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Please note, this article covers Casco Township in Allegan County, which borders Lake Michigan. Be careful not to confuse it with a township of the exact same name that is in St. Clair County, outside of Detroit. Does Casco Township (Allegan County) Allow Short-Term Rentals? Yes, Casco Township allows short-term rentals. There is an annual … Read more

Grand Haven Township is a suburb of Grand Haven City. But please note, the Township and the City are separate legal entities, each with its own ordinances. Both the Township and the City will be covered in this article. DOES GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP ALLOW SHORT-TERM RENTALS? Per the Township website, Short-Term Rentals are NOT allowed … Read more

Does Charlevoix Township Allow Short-Term Rentals? Yes, short-term rentals are allowed in Charlevoix Township. There is an annual registration, inspection, and fee requirement. The ordinance and form are available on our website: Application and Ordinance WHAT CITIES ARE LOCATED IN CHARLEVOIX TOWNSHIP? Charlevoix Township has one city located within it, which is the city of … Read more

Does New Buffalo Township Allow Short-Term Rentals? Yes, short-term rentals are allowed as long as the property is registered and inspected every three years. There is a $300 fee.  The township has a good website on the topic, providing the ordinance, the application, safety tips, an inspection checklist, and more. WHAT CITIES ARE LOCATED IN … Read more

Does Stevensville (Lincoln Charter Township) Allow Short-Term Rentals? Yes, Lincoln Charter Township has a Rental Ordinance, so long as you comply with the ordinance and it is allowed in your subdivision, you may have a short-term rental. WHAT CITIES ARE LOCATED IN LINCOLN CHARTER TOWNSHIP? Lincoln Charter Township has one city, Stevensville, located within its … Read more

Does Benton Charter Township Allow Short-Term Rentals? Yes, Benton Charter Township allows short-term rentals, as long as the properties are registered and inspected. The fee is $50 per dwelling. On August 3rd 2021, a town official replied: “All rentals are required to be registered and inspected annually. We currently make no distinction between short and … Read more

Does Lake Charter Township Allow Short-Term Rentals? Yes, on June 4 2021, the township building administrator said there are no restrictions on short-term rentals at this time. WHAT CITIES ARE LOCATED IN LAKE CHARTER TOWNSHIP? The city of Bridgman is located within Lake Charter Township, and the city of Baroda is nearby. BRIDGMAN WHAT IS … Read more

Does Covert Township Allow Short-Term Rentals? Yes, the township allows rentals, and its ordinance does not treat one rental term differently from another. According to the township ordinance, the following is required for all rentals: Registration ($25 fee) and an inspection is required to secure a Certificate of Occupancy Registration and inspection must occur every … Read more

Does Chikaming Township Allow Short-Term Rentals? Yes, on June 1st of 2021, the township supervisor said that short-term rentals are allowed in Chikaming Township. The town then provided a document with a small number of requirements including a one-time inspection and annual registration (with fees). WHAT CITIES ARE LOCATED IN CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP? Chikaming Township has … Read more