Otter Lake, Michigan

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Lapeer County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/15/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Costdetermined by Village Council resolution
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNo
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Capyes - 300 feet minimum separation; council sets maximum number by resolution
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4; also C-1, C-2 only in legal nonconforming residential structures

Official Sources

villageofotterlake.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/41-Short-Term-Rental-Ordinance.pdf
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 15, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Otter Lake, Michigan

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Otter Lake, Michigan are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: determined by Village Council ).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Otter Lake, Michigan?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Otter Lake?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is determined by Village Council .

Where do these Otter Lake short-term rental rules come from?

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