Hardwood Acres, Michigan

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Benzie County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Benzie County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
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

  • permitted in any zoning district in which single-family dwellings are permitted

Official Sources

homesteadtwpmi.gov/downloads/HIartIII_final.pdf
Data confidence: 85%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Hardwood Acres, Michigan

Hardwood Acres, Michigan has no separate city ordinance, so Benzie County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Hardwood Acres, Michigan?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Hardwood Acres?

A short-term rental permit is required.

Where do these Hardwood Acres short-term rental rules come from?

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