Washtenaw County sets no STR occupancy limit — cities and townships do. Ann Arbor's Zoning Code allows a maximum of 4 persons plus offspring in any district, or 6 persons in multiple-family and mixed-use districts, unless a Certificate of Compliance sets a lower number.
Maximum overnight occupancy in an Ann Arbor STR is governed by the Zoning and Housing Codes, not the county. Under the Zoning Code, a maximum of 4 persons plus their offspring (descendants, adopted and foster children) are permitted in all zoning districts, and up to 6 persons as a single unit in multiple-family and mixed-use districts. A Certificate of Compliance may specify a lower number based on the Housing Code, which sets occupancy by square footage, lighting, ventilation and exits. Hosts cannot require guests to sleep in areas that are not habitable. Outside Ann Arbor, occupancy limits follow the local city or township code.
Exceeding the zoning or Certificate-of-Compliance occupancy limit is a Housing/Zoning Code violation; Ann Arbor Community Standards enforces it.
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