East Tawas, Michigan
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Iosco County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Permit Cap30 permits
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap30
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Special use in HDR, MDR, MFR, OSC, TLWFR (density cap of 30); permitted use in HSC, WF, CBD
Official Sources
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 10, 2026
Short-term rental rules in East Tawas, Michigan
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in East Tawas, Michigan are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in East Tawas, Michigan?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in East Tawas, Michigan.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in East Tawas?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these East Tawas short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against East Tawas'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 East Tawas, Iosco County, or Michigan authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.