Saugatuck, Michigan

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Allegan County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $540.00Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/14/2026
$540.00License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$540.00
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Capyes - R-1 zoning districts capped (Community Residential R-1: 67, Peninsula West R-1: 10, Maple Street R-1: 7, Peninsula South R-1: 11, Peninsula North Duneside R-1: 3, Peninsula North Riverside R-1: 2)
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

saugatuckcity.com/short-term-rentals.html
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 14, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Saugatuck, Michigan

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Saugatuck, Michigan are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $540.00).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Saugatuck, Michigan?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $540.00.

Where do these Saugatuck short-term rental rules come from?

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