Ann Arbor, Michigan

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Washtenaw County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $500Owner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026
$500License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$500
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Residential zones (R-zones) require principal residence; non-principal residence only permitted in zones listed in UDC STR Permitted Use Table; ADUs prohibited

Official Sources

a2gov.org/planning/short-term-rentals/
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Ann Arbor, Michigan are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $500). The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Ann Arbor, Michigan?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The property must be owner-occupied.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Ann Arbor?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $500.

Where do these Ann Arbor short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Ann Arbor's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, or Michigan authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.