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Ann Arbor short-term rental rules

Inside Ann Arbor city limits, a dwelling rented for 30 consecutive days or less needs a short-term rental license. The City charges $500.00 per unit per year and requires annual renewal. Accessory dwelling units cannot be short-term rentals, and only principal residence properties may apply in residential zones beginning with R. Permitted non-owner-occupied properties need a valid Certificate of Compliance before applying. Advertisements must display the license number and maximum occupancy; the host is responsible for nuisance and enforcement complaints. The City says third-party companies cannot apply for the license. For an address outside the city, check its own municipality or township rather than applying Ann Arbor's city license rules. Michigan Treasury's use-tax registration guidance includes taxable lodging; the state use tax rate is 6%, and a continuous rental longer than one month to the same tenant is exempt. Washtenaw County's ordinance levies 5% on accommodation charges for transient guests staying less than 30 consecutive days, with exemptions including bed and breakfasts and individual homes or rooms periodically leased for one-time events. Ask County Finance how those definitions apply to your operation. Non-exempt collectors must report and remit monthly. Confirm the collection and filing responsibilities for each booking channel.

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