Dearborn caps STR occupancy via the state and property maintenance codes, typically two persons per bedroom plus two, with additional limits based on bedroom square footage.
Dearborn follows the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) as adopted in Chapter 10 of the City Code, which sets minimum room sizes and maximum occupancy: 70 square feet for the first occupant of a bedroom and 50 additional square feet per additional occupant. The Michigan Housing Law of 1966 (MCL 125.401 et seq.) applies to non-owner-occupied rentals. A common industry practice is a cap of two guests per bedroom plus two additional, though the code-based math may differ. Dearborn rental certificates can be conditioned on specific occupancy limits based on the unit's floor plan. Exceeding limits creates life-safety and egress issues and can trigger enforcement. Hosts should list the verified maximum in their listing and enforce through rental agreements. Infants under one year are often excluded from the count for short stays.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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