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 | Aug 5, 2025 | Features, News
In Michigan, opening our doors to travelers is nothing new. Families have been renting out lake homes, cabins, and cottages to out-of-town guests for generations. It’s part of our culture—and part of what has long fueled our local economies and small businesses. But...
by MiSTRA | Jun 17, 2025 | Alliance News, News
MiSTRA Updates Why Local STR Advocacy Matters in Michigan Michigan’s “home rule” structure means every town sets its own rules for short-term rentals, creating both a challenge and an opportunity for local voices to shape fair regulation. That’s why MiSTRA is building...
by MiSTRA | Jun 16, 2025 | Alliance News, Features, News
In Michigan, we live in a home rule state—which means that all 1,773 municipalities have the authority to regulate land use and short-term rentals as they see fit. There is no single, statewide rulebook. Instead, short-term rental owners and operators must navigate a...
by MiSTRA | May 30, 2025 | Alliance News, Member Updates
MiSTRA Updates 🎉Welcome New Members!🎉We’re thrilled to welcome some new faces to MiSTRA this month! Thank you for joining us in championing the success and growth of short-term rentals across Michigan.Your support strengthens our community, and we’re so glad to...
by MiSTRA | Mar 17, 2025 | Alliance News, Features, Member Updates, News
March marks the one-year anniversary of MiSTRA, and with it, a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come—and where we’re headed. This past month, our Board gathered in person for the first time, bringing together a diverse group of industry advocates, business owners,...
by MiSTRA | Feb 21, 2025 | Alliance News, Member Updates, News
🎉Welcome New Members!🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome some new faces to MiSTRA this month! Thank you for joining us in championing the success and growth of short-term rentals across Michigan. Your support makes our community stronger, and we’re so glad to have...
by MiSTRA | Oct 28, 2024 | Alliance News, Member Updates, News
October 2024 Newsletter MiSTRA Updates Welcome Our Newest MiSTRA Members! Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our newest members. Thank you for supporting Michigan STRs! Maureen Hatfield Jami Osterman Sue Torgerson Carmen Veurink Kori Steigerwald Cody Zahn...
by MiSTRA | Sep 19, 2024 | Alliance News, Member Updates, News
Last evening, members and guests of the Michigan Short-Term Rental Association (MiSTRA) gathered at the picturesque Parkside Farm in Byron Center for a special event that highlighted the burgeoning field of agritourism. The event, co-sponsored by the Kent County Farm...
