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Kent County, MI Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Short-term rental permit rules in Kent County, MI, also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration, list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.

Key Facts

County registry
None
Kentwood governing chapter
Chapter 74, Article 3
Kentwood requires
Registry + Certificate of Compliance
Registry data
Owner name, address, phone, email
Local agent
Required if owner is out-of-area

Summary

Kent County keeps no STR registry. Cities do. Kentwood, for instance, requires every rental dwelling to be entered in its rental registry and hold a Certificate of Compliance before it may be occupied.

City-specific rules exist: Grand Rapids, and Wyoming have their own short-term rental permits rules that differ from Kent County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

All rental dwellings and rental units shall be registered under this article prior to use or occupancy as a rental dwelling or rental unit.

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Full Breakdown

There is no countywide short-term-rental registry in Kent County; registration is a municipal function. Kentwood's ordinance is representative: under Chapter 74, owners must register the property, provide owner and agent contact details, and obtain a Certificate of Compliance following inspection before letting it for occupancy. Grand Rapids similarly requires rental registration plus its Home Occupation license and a floor plan on file. Details, fees, and inspection cycles differ by city, so register with the municipality where the property is located rather than expecting a single county process.

Violations & Fines

Kentwood: 'It is a violation of this article for an owner to fail to provide information required by the city for the rental registry, or to provide inaccurate information.'

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there one Kent County STR registry?
No. Each city or township maintains its own rental registry. Register with the municipality where your property sits, not with the county.
What must a Kentwood registration include?
The rental address, parcel number, number and type of units, and the owner's name, address, phone, and email, plus a local agent if the owner lives out of the area.

Sources & Official References

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