Michigan imposes a 6% state use tax on lodging under 30 days. Washtenaw County levies a 5% accommodations excise tax under Public Act 263 of 1974, but it applies only to facilities providing rooms to transient guests as a business — its application to owner-rented Airbnb/Vrbo units is enforced primarily on hotels and motels.
Michigan use tax (6%) under MCL 205.93a applies to STR room charges for stays under 30 continuous days; rentals of more than one month to the same tenant are exempt. Washtenaw County is one of eight counties authorized to levy a county accommodations tax under PA 263 of 1974 (MCL 141.861-141.867); the county imposes the maximum 5% rate on transient lodging providers and uses revenue for convention and tourism facilities. The City of Ann Arbor adds STR licensing fees on top. Airbnb collects and remits the state 6% use tax for hosts; Vrbo and direct-booking hosts must register with Michigan Treasury and self-remit. Stays in licensed STRs may also owe the 5% county excise — owners should confirm with the Washtenaw County Treasurer.
Failure to remit MI use tax: penalty up to 25% plus interest under MCL 205.23. Failure to remit county 5% accommodations tax under PA 263 of 1974 may trigger county collection action and interest.
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