Can I Airbnb in Detroit, MI? (2026)
Detroit's Zoning Code (Sec. 50-12-492(d), effective Feb. 6, 2018) prohibits using a dwelling to accommodate paid overnight guests as a home occupation, so Airbnb/Vrbo-style short-term rentals in homes are currently prohibited citywide; only bed-and-breakfast inns operating as public accommodations outside R1 and R2 districts are permitted. The city has drafted a licensing ordinance (most recently in January 2024) but as of July 2026 no STR ordinance has been adopted, and the city's own Legislative Policy Division confirmed in June 2025 that short-term rentals remain prohibited. Enforcement has historically been limited, but hosts operate without any legal permit pathway.
What’s required: no dedicated STR permit is required; occupancy taxes apply.
Check a specific address
Rules can vary by zone and parcel. Resolve any Michigan street address to its jurisdiction and see the verified rules that apply.
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Verified July 21, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Also check HOA/condo rules and your lease, which can prohibit short-term rentals even where the city allows them.