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Muskegon, MI local landlord rules

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State law also applies. See Michigan landlord-tenant law.

Last reviewed 2026-10-16

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Short-term rentals (Airbnb)In Muskegon, a short-term rental must be registered with the city before it can operate or be advertised (§ 10-353).
Rental licensing / registrationRental housing covered by this code must be registered, licensed or permitted with the city.

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Short-term rentals (Airbnb)

In Muskegon, a short-term rental must be registered with the city before it can operate or be advertised (§ 10-353). Code text: "No person shall operate or conduct, maintain or manage or advertise for lease a short-term vacation rental establishment without first obtaining a certificate of short-term vacation rental registration in the manner provided in this chapter and if the owner has more than three short-term vacation rental establishments a business registration."

Verified Source: Muskegon, MI Code of Ordinances § 10-353 · last checked 2026-10-16

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Rental licensing / registration

Rental housing covered by this code must be registered, licensed or permitted with the city. The code states: "All rental dwellings shall be registered with the city" (§ 10-351).

Verified Source: Muskegon Code of Ordinances § 10-351 · last checked 2026-10-16

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