East Tawas, Michigan

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Iosco County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

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

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.