Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Wayne County

Prohibited

STR Status

✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Prohibited citywide with exceptions for bed-and-breakfasts, boarding houses, hotels, motels, nursing homes, lodging or rooming houses, convalescent homes or rest homes, and State licensed residential facilities

Official Sources

Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Dearborn Heights, Michigan are prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Dearborn Heights, Michigan?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are prohibited in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.

Where do these Dearborn Heights short-term rental rules come from?

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