Ann Arbor — Ch. 97 Short-Term Rentals § 7:652
Short-term rental unit license and fee
Operative Text
(1) The city shall only issue a short-term rental license for a short-term rental unit to the owner or permanent resident of the property. (2) The city shall issue only 1 short-term rental license per dwelling unit. (3) The application for a short-term rental license shall at a minimum include the following: (a) Address of the short-term rental unit. (b) Type of dwelling unit (e.g., single-family home, apartment, condominium). (c) Type of short-term rental unit (non-principal residence, principal residence homestay, principal residence whole house). (d) For principal residence short-term rental unit, the permanent resident shall submit a sworn statement affirming that the licensed dwelling unit is and will remain the applicant's principal residence for the duration of the license. (e) Number of bedrooms available for rent. (f) Maximum permitted occupancy pursuant to section 5.16.1.A.2 of the UDC, "limits on occupancy of dwelling unit." (g) The names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of 2 contact persons responsible for the short-term rental unit. For principal residence homestay and principal residence whole house short-term rental units at least 1 of the contact persons shall be a permanent resident of the property. Contact information shall be updated with the city as necessary. (4) Applicant shall pay the fee described in subsection (7). (5) The short-term rental license shall not be transferred or assigned to another person or address, nor shall the license authorize any person, other than the person named therein, to operate a short-term rental unit on the property. (6) Any licensee that has submitted a sworn statement pursuant to paragraphs (3) of this section as part of its original application shall complete the following each year within 30 days of the anniversary of the original issuance of the license: (a) For principal residence short-term rental units, the permanent resident shall submit a sworn statement affirming that the licensed dwelling unit continues to be the applicant's principal residence. (b) Pay the fee described in subsection (7) "short-term rental licensing fees." (7) Short-term rental licensing fee. (a) The applicant of the property shall be responsible for payment of a nonrefundable license fee, with the license fee amount to be determined by annual resolution of City Council.
Ann Arbor — Ch. 97 Short-Term Rentals § 7:652 establishes the licensing framework for short-term rental units in the city. Only property owners or permanent residents may obtain a license, and only one license may be issued per dwelling unit. Licenses are non-transferable, and principal-residence operators must annually reaffirm their residency status and pay a fee set by City Council resolution.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ann Arbor — Ch. 97 Short-Term Rentals § 7:652, compliant operators obtain a short-term rental license in their own name as the property owner or permanent resident, and they do not attempt to transfer or assign that license. When applying, operators provide all required information—including contact persons, bedroom count, and maximum occupancy—and for principal-residence units, they submit a sworn statement confirming the unit is their primary home. Each year, within 30 days of the license anniversary, principal-residence licensees renew their sworn statement and pay the City Council-determined fee to remain in good standing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ann Arbor — Ch. 97 Short-Term Rentals § 7:652 limits who can legally operate a short-term rental in the city, which can be relevant to tenants living in or near such units. If a tenant believes a short-term rental is being operated without a proper license, or that a license was obtained through a false residency claim, they may raise those concerns with the City of Ann Arbor's licensing or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Ann Arbor's rental regulations can help residents understand how this provision may relate to their housing situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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