Grand Haven, Michigan

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Ottawa County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$165.00 per short term rental unit (annual); $525.00 initial registration fee per unit
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • yes - only permitted in specific zoning districts: Southside (Franklin between 5th and Harbor), Old Town (Key Street Segments with special use approval), Central Business District, Dune Residential (special use approval), Waterfront-2, Grand Landing, The Elliott on Seventh, and Harbourfront Condos

Official Sources

grandhaven.org/departments/public-safety/rental-housing/
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Grand Haven, Michigan

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Grand Haven, Michigan are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $165.00 per short term rental ).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Grand Haven, Michigan?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Grand Haven, Michigan.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Grand Haven?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $165.00 per short term rental .

Where do these Grand Haven short-term rental rules come from?

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