Overview: Are short‑term rentals allowed in Marysville, MI?

• On public housing operated by the Marysville Housing Commission (MHC), short‑term rentals are not allowed. The MHC lease and tenant handbook explicitly prohibit subletting, using the unit as anything other than the tenant’s primary residence, having unauthorized “roomers and boarders,” and allowing guests to stay beyond cumulative limits (e.g., 14 days in any 12‑month period). These constraints preclude any transient/short‑term rental activity in MHC units.
• For non‑public housing in the City of Marysville (private single‑family homes, condos, or rentals), the provided materials do not contain city‑specific short‑term rental (STR) regulations such as caps, licensing, or occupancy limits. In the absence of a local STR ordinance, STRs are governed by Michigan state law, including the Short‑Term Rental Accommodation Act (2022 PA 263) and associated tax and registration requirements. Investors should monitor the City of Marysville and St. Clair County for any future local STR rules.

How to start a short‑term rental business in this market

1. Confirm zoning eligibility

• Determine zoning/use type at your parcel. The most permissive categories for STRs are typically residential owner‑occupied or non‑owner‑occupied dwelling units, subject to any future city/county rules.
• Do not use MHC properties for STRs; they are public housing with strict occupancy limits and prohibitions against subletting and transient use.

2. State registration and compliance (non‑public housing)

• Register as a Michigan Short‑Term Rental provider under the Short‑Term Rental Accommodation Act if operating in a dwelling unit that is not the provider’s permanent residence (non‑owner‑occupied STR).
• Keep required documentation and post health and safety information in each STR unit per the Act.
• Comply with state fire, health, and building safety rules applicable to transient guest lodging.

3. Taxes and filings

• Sales tax: Remit Michigan sales tax on transient accommodation rentals.
• Use tax: Self‑assess and remit use tax on taxable purchases made for the STR (e.g., furniture, amenities).
• Income reporting: Report STR income on federal and state tax returns. Maintain records for at least four years.

4. Insurance and risk management

• Obtain adequate liability coverage (often $1 million or more) and property insurance appropriate for a rental. Consider loss of rental income coverage. MHC‑operated units must carry renter’s insurance for personal belongings.

5. Hosting operations

• Develop guest screening, quiet hours, occupancy policies, and house rules aligned with city and state requirements.
• Provide safety information and ingress/egress/emergency instructions to guests. For MHC properties, ensure no subletting, unauthorized occupancy, or guest stays that violate limits.

6. Ongoing compliance

• Monitor for city‑specific STR rules if Marysville or St. Clair County adopts them (registration, caps, local taxes, inspections).

Required documents, permits, licenses, and guidelines

• MHC‑operated units (public housing)
  • Dwelling Lease and Attachments (House Rules; Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy; Damage and Service Charge Schedule; Pet Policy; No Smoking/Smoke‑Free Policy; Lead‑Based Paint information; Bed Bug Policy; Community Service Policy; Parking Policy; Rent Collection Policy; Transfer Policy; Weapons/Firearms Policy; etc.)
  • Tenants must use the apartment as their primary residence and cannot sublet or permit roomers/boarders or prolonged guest stays; any STR‑like activity is prohibited and grounds for eviction.
• Non‑public housing (private homes/condos)
  • State STR registration under the Short‑Term Rental Accommodation Act, where applicable.
  • Michigan sales tax return for transient accommodation; use tax filings where applicable.
  • Proof of property, liability, and appropriate insurance.
  • Local building/fire/health permits if required by the unit’s jurisdiction or unit type (confirm with local building department).
  • Posting of safety and compliance information inside the STR as required by state law.

Specific regulations for short‑term rentals in the city, county, and state

• City of Marysville
  • No STR‑specific local ordinance is present in the provided materials. Therefore, no local registration, caps, or occupancy restrictions are specified here. Monitor the city for future actions.
• St. Clair County
  • No STR‑specific county regulations are identified in the provided materials.
• State of Michigan (Short‑Term Rental Accommodation Act; Sales/Use Tax)
  • STRs must register if the unit is not the provider’s permanent residence.
  • Requirements include guest health/safety information, compliance with fire/health/building codes, and records retention.
  • Sales tax applies to transient accommodation; use tax applies to taxable purchases.
  • Units in public housing operated by MHC are subject to strict HUD and lease terms prohibiting subletting/transient use and limiting guest stays.

Contact information for the local authority in charge of STRs (and related contacts)

• Short‑Term Rental registration and related state questions: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) – Business Licensing and Enforcement
  • Phone: 517‑241‑0205
• State sales/use tax: Michigan Department of Treasury
  • Phone: 517‑373‑3200
• Marysville Housing Commission (public housing administration; no STR activity permitted)
  • Address: 1100 New York Avenue, Marysville, MI 48040
  • Management Office: (810) 364‑4020
  • Fax: (810) 364‑4510
  • Office Hours: Mon–Thu 9:00 am–3:00 pm; Fri 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  • After‑hours Emergency Maintenance: (810) 941‑9736
• City of Marysville (general information; check for future STR ordinances)
  • Not provided in the materials
• St. Clair County (general information; check for future STR ordinances)
  • Not provided in the materials

Source pages (linked where available)

• MHC Tenant Handbook (public housing rules)
  • marysvillehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/MHC-Tenant-Handbook-080121.pdf
• State short‑term rental law and agency links (verify current versions)
  • www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(1/mcl?objectId=1635953
  • www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-89334-358717–,00.html
  • www.michigan.gov/taxes/0,,7,160-163-6495—,00.html

Notes for investors

• Treat the MHC Tenant Handbook as a regulatory constraint only for MHC‑owned units. For private housing, rely on Michigan’s STR law and any future Marysville or St. Clair County ordinances.
• When uncertainty exists, default to conservative hosting practices (e.g., owner‑occupancy; limiting guest stays and functions) and seek written confirmations from the city or county.