Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Lansing, MI (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Lansing pay roughly 11% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.
Itemized tax rates
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Use Tax on accommodations6% state use tax applies to rooms/lodging furnished to guests for a continuous period of less than 1 month. Airbnb collects and remits it on its bookings ('Use Tax: 6% of the listing price including any cleaning fee for reservations 30 nights and shorter' per Airbnb's Michigan occupancy-tax page); Vrbo does NOT collect Michigan use tax — it relies on hosts to remit (Crain's Detroit Business, 2026-02-17, reporting on a bill Airbnb backs that would force other platforms to collect). Hosts must collect and remit on Vrbo and direct bookings. Michigan has no additional state/local sales tax on lodging. | 6% | platform |
| Ingham County Accommodations (Hotel/Motel) Excise TaxCounty excise tax levied since 1991 under Public Act 263 of 1974 on persons engaged in the business of providing rooms for lodging to guests staying less than 30 consecutive days, including Airbnb and other short-term rentals; operators remit to the county. An August 4, 2026 primary ballot proposal would raise it from 5% to 8%; the increase requires voter approval under 2024 state legislation. | 5% | host |
What will guests pay on a Lansing stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Lansing occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Michigan Use Tax on accommodations (6%)· usually collected by platform | $27.00 |
| Ingham County Accommodations (Hotel/Motel) Excise Tax (5%)· host remits | $22.50 |
| Total tax (11%) | $49.50 |
| Guest pays | $499.50 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 21, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Lansing and your booking platform.