Okemos, Michigan

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Ingham County

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STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $518Tax: 10.62%Min Stay: 10 nightsOwner Occupancy Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Ingham County which apply to this area.
$518License Cost
10 nightsMin. Night Stay
14 nights/yrAnnual Cap
10.62%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$518
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stay10 nights
Max Nights Per Year14 nights
Density / Distance Cap200
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT10.62%

Zoning Restrictions

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Official Sources

legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/House/pdf/2023-HLA-5437-52D26EA3.pdfmichiganstra.org/regulations/micondolaw.com/2020/05/18/executive-order-2020-92-michigan-maintains-ban-on-short-term-rentals-and-areas-of-public-accommodation/lodgecompliance.com/states/michiganlibrary.municode.com/mi/lansing_charter_township,_(ingham_co.)/hc.ingham.org/departments_and_officials/housing_commission/index.phpredawning.com/pm/post/michigan-short-term-rental-lawscheckmaterentals.com/blog/michigan-short-term-rental-regulations
Data confidence: 87%Last updated: May 20, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Okemos, Michigan

Okemos, Michigan has no separate city ordinance, so Ingham County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $518). The property must be owner-occupied. A lodging/occupancy tax of 10.62% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Okemos, Michigan?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Okemos, Michigan. The property must be owner-occupied.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Okemos?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $518.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Okemos?

Short-term rentals in Okemos are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 10.62%.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Okemos?

Yes — Okemos sets a minimum stay of 10 nights and a cap of 14 rental nights per year.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Okemos, Ingham County, or Michigan authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.