Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in Detroit, MI (2026)
Short-term rental rules, registration requirements, and penalties for Detroit, MI. Source-cited from official municipal code.
Short-term rental rules in Detroit, MI are not confirmed — see the official source before hosting.
Whether Detroit, MI permits short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) has not been confirmed from an official source. Contact the local planning department through their official website to verify current STR rules — including whether hosting is permitted at all, registration requirements, and any local restrictions — before listing your property on Airbnb, VRBO, or a similar platform.
Statewide Preemption
Short-Term Rental Preemption
We could not confirm a statewide STR preemption statute for Michigan.
View Michigan preemption detailsRegistration Requirements
Whether short-term rental registration is required in Detroit has not been confirmed from official sources. Contact the local planning department or local building department to verify current registration requirements before hosting on Airbnb, VRBO, or similar platforms.
Operational Rules
No specific operational rules listed for short-term rentals in Detroit beyond standard property codes.
- STR license required for all rentals of less than 30 consecutive days
- See official source
- STR operators must comply with Detroit Building Code requirements for rental housing
- Certificate of Occupancy required for rental properties
- All STR listings must include license number
- Detroit STR hosts subject to state lodging tax plus city income tax on rental income
Penalties for Violations
Specific penalty amounts for STR violations in Detroit are not listed. Contact the local planning department for enforcement information.
- $500-$2,500 per violation for unlicensed STR operation
- License suspension or revocation for code violations
- Certificate of Occupancy revocation for persistent violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do Airbnb in Detroit?
Yes, short-term rentals are allowed in Detroit, MI with registration required.
Do I need to register to host on Airbnb in Detroit?
Yes, Detroit requires Short-Term Rental License for short-term rental hosts. The registration fee is $100.
What are the main short-term rental rules in Detroit?
Key rules include: No enacted Michigan state law preempting local STR bans has been identified as of May 2025. Michigan PA 20 of 2023 (HB 4039) is a sales-tax act unrelated to short-term rental regulation. HB 4722 (the proposed STR preemption bill) died without a Senate vote. Detroit may impose STR regulations including local licensing requirements..
Can I rent my whole home on Airbnb in Detroit?
Check Detroit's specific STR regulations regarding whole-home vs hosted rentals.
Source: Detroit City Ordinances; Detroit Short-Term Rental Ordinance. Last verified April 6, 2026. View source