Short Term Rentals Notice
June 29, 2026
Notice: City of Ishpeming Residents
Short Term Rentals Update:
On April 1st 2026, at a Second Reading, the Ishpeming City Council adopted the Short Term Rentals Ordinance #7-700.
Here are some main points:
- This ordinance became effective on April 10, 2026.
- A Short-Term Rental is any residential unit that will be used for thirty (30) days or less.
- A rental permit is only valid for one (1) year.
- This ordinance allows for a city-wide maximum total of fifty (50) short-term rentals. If your short-term rental (STR) exceeded the maximum total before the adoption of this ordinance then you are not restricted to this cap.
- Fees:
- Application Fee: $50.00 per unit
- Inspection Fee: $100.00 per unit
- Renewal Fee: $50.00 per unit
- Appeal Fee: $100.00 per unit
All active short-term rentals must be registered by August 31, 2026. Any unregistered short-term rentals will be subject to penalties stated in Ordinance 7-700 Section 10.
This notice is only a short overview of the newly adopted short-term rental ordinance. For more information please refer to Ordinance 7-700 Short-Term Rentals.
For any questions or concerns please contact Greg Place of the City of Ishpeming Rental Inspection Department:
Greg Place
Phone: (906)-485-1091, Ext. 211
Email: rentalregistration@ishpemingcity.org
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