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 | Nov 18, 2025 | Alliance News, News
Ending 2025 with New Legislative Proposals Michigan lawmakers are once again looking to short-term rentals (STRs) as a new revenue source. Rep. Joey Andrews’ package to be re-presented for this session creates a statewide STR registry and allows an additional 6%...
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 14, 2025 | Alliance News, City News, News
TL;DR: On July 9, 2025, the Michigan Supreme Court split 3–3 in Berlin Trust v. Rubin (the Swift Estates case). That deadlock leaves the Court of Appeals’ 2023 decision in place for that case, confirming that an HOA’s “single-family residence purposes” covenant can be...
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...
