The Cleveland Township Board adopted a new short-term rental (STR) ordinance cracking down on rentals in residential and agricultural districts this week. The board previously held a public hearing on the ordinance in May, but postponed action to this week to confirm if the ordinance would conflict with legislation being discussed in Lansing.
After reviewing the Michigan house bill (HB) in question, the board decided to pass the ordinance.
At the May public hearing, the board had been alerted during the public comment period that the Michigan House of Representatives is considering a bill regulating STRs. According to the Michigan Municipal League, HB 5438 would create a statewide STR database and impose a new excise tax of 6% of the occupancy charge.
