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 | 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 Abbi Booth | Sep 1, 2026
Michigan short-term rental bills are heading to the House floor. Join the Michigan Short Term Rental Association (MiSTRA) for a free, open session covering the latest developments and what they could mean for short-term rental owners and operators across the state....
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 | 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 | 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 | Jan 31, 2025 | Member Updates
MiSTRA Updates Welcome New Members! We’re excited to welcome some new faces to MiSTRA this month! A special thank you to everyone who attended our Michigan STR 2025 Outlook webinar and chose to join us in championing the success and growth of short-term...
by MiSTRA | Jan 8, 2025 | Events / Event Recaps and Recordings, Member Updates
The MiSTRA 2025 Outlook brought together Michigan’s short-term rental (STR) community for an enlightening and dynamic session, setting the stage for a productive and innovative year ahead. With a record-breaking turnout, the event underscored the collective commitment...
