St. Ignace, Michigan

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Mackinac County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$300 (Category 1 STR) or $500 (Category 2 STR) permit fee plus $150 inspection fee
Renewalevery 3 years
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • In residential zones, new STR permits are restricted; only previously licensed operators may renew, others added to waitlist

Official Sources

cityofstignace.com/services/pages/short-and-long-term-rental-permitting
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 10, 2026

Short-term rental rules in St. Ignace, Michigan

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in St. Ignace, Michigan are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $300 (Category 1 STR) or $500 ).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in St. Ignace, Michigan?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in St. Ignace?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $300 (Category 1 STR) or $500 .

Where do these St. Ignace short-term rental rules come from?

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