Bear Lake, Michigan
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Manistee County
Conditional
STR Status
Permit: Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance CapMaximum of 2 STRs per zoning district; at least 2 lots between each STR within a district
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Only allowed in 'Multiple Use 1' and 'Downtown Business Overlay' zoning districts
Official Sources
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 15, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Bear Lake, Michigan
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Bear Lake, Michigan are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Bear Lake, Michigan?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Bear Lake, Michigan.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Bear Lake?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Bear Lake short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Bear Lake'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 Bear Lake, Manistee County, or Michigan authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.