by MiSTRA | Oct 8, 2026 | Features
There is a fairly persistent belief in conversations about short-term rentals (STRs) which suggests that STRs are especially hard on septic systems. In some communities, that concern has translated into requirements that every STR applicant with a septic system obtain...
by MiSTRA | Oct 7, 2026 | Features
Where good STR regulation starts At a recent training for Michigan townships about regulating short-term rentals, much of the discussion focused on examples of regulations already being used around the state, accompanied by an important caveat: no claim was being made...
by MiSTRA | Sep 17, 2026 | Features, News
If you operate a short-term rental in Michigan, “the tax rate” is not always one number. Depending on where your property is located, how it is managed, and what happens in Lansing this year, several different taxes or assessments can potentially land on the same...
by MiSTRA | Sep 11, 2026 | Features, News
Michigan’s short-term rental regulatory landscape continues to evolve — but not necessarily in the way many owners might expect. While several bills involving short-term rentals remain in Lansing, the most consequential issue for Michigan STR owners today may not be...
by MiSTRA | Sep 1, 2026 | Features, News
Michigan Short-Term Rental Association (MiSTRA) is seeking individuals interested in serving on our Board of Directors. Board service is an opportunity to help shape the direction of the organization, strengthen Michigan’s short-term rental community, and support...
by MiSTRA | Feb 19, 2026 | City News, Features, News
Pittsfield Township as a Case Study in Michigan’s STR Crossroads A Policy Perspective from the Michigan Short Term Rental Association (MiSTRA) March 2026 By Kate Stoermer, MiSTRA President Introduction: A Statewide Structural Challenge Across Michigan,...
by MiSTRA | Jan 22, 2026 | Alliance News, Features, News
Travelers aren’t just booking places to stay anymore—they’re booking experiences, connection, and stories they want to share. That’s one of the clearest takeaways from Airbnb’s newly released 2026 Travel Predictions, which highlight a continued shift toward outdoor...
by MiSTRA | Sep 10, 2025 | Alliance News, Features, News
MiSTRA Virtual Meetup Recap & What’s Ahead Thank you to everyone who joined our Virtual Meetup on Wednesday, Sept. 3! Your energy and participation made it a meaningful gathering where we connected, shared ideas, and supported one another. From the thoughtful...
by MiSTRA | Aug 5, 2025 | Features, News
For many short-term rental (STR) owners, Friday night isn’t for relaxing—it’s the unofficial kickoff to a whirlwind of check-ins, access questions, parking confusion, and repeat messages asking about the Wi-Fi password (yes, the one you already emailed and framed in...
by MiSTRA | Aug 5, 2025 | Features, News
In communities across Michigan, property owners who offer short-term rentals are showing up—tired, frustrated, and determined to be heard. While the vacation rental industry is evolving, the regulatory conversation around it often isn’t. In fact, it’s frequently...
