Charlevoix, Michigan

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Charlevoix County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$300.00 annual license; $300.00 registration with inspection; $150.00 registration without inspection
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Capcapped in each residential zone
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • yes - capped per residential zone

Official Sources

charlevoixmi.gov/427/Short-Term-Rentals
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 10, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Charlevoix, Michigan

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Charlevoix, Michigan are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $300.00 annual license; $300.0).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Charlevoix, Michigan?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Charlevoix, Michigan.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Charlevoix?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $300.00 annual license; $300.0.

Where do these Charlevoix short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Charlevoix'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 Charlevoix, Charlevoix County, or Michigan authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.