Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. In 2018, when Holland began a pilot program allowing short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods, city officials set a limit of 25 non-owner occupied units. At the heart of the issue is whether short-term rentals are a residential or commercial use of property. 2021 MI HB4722 (Votes) Land use: zoning and growth management; Michigan zoning enabling act; amend to include short-term rentals. Each one has different needs and different makeups. She called it a freshman mistake and fielded complaints from constituents and local officials in her district for months. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Amends 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3101 - 125.3702) by adding sec. Noise, trash and nuisance complaints, and a lack of affordable housing for year-round residents, are some of the issues associated with too many short-term rentals in a community. Use our new PolitiCorps to join with friends and collegaues to monitor & discuss bills through the process.Monitor Legislation or view this same bill number from multiple sessions or take advantage of our national legislative search. City staff found few complaints. You cannot approach this as a one-size-fits-all, she told the, Lightners office declined a request for an interview, but sent the, The key thing here is, from our perspective, were very strong on private property rights, and people should be able to do what they want with their own property, said Mackinac Center Director of Marketing and Communications Jarrett Skorup, who, Calls to Michigan Realtors were not returned for this story, but the association does have a statement on its. The city allows short-term rentals in specific zoning districts and requires out-of-town owners to designate a local agent to manage the rental and address problems. The legislation would give local governments the authority to limit the number of short-term rentals owned by the same person in an effort to prevent investors from buying up multiple homes. If its 30% as proposed, right now it would allow up to 500 short-term rentals in the city of Petoskey, and I think thats way too much, Murphy said. Access to affordable housing has been a prevalent issue throughout greater-Holland. Providing tools allowing you to research pending legislation, stay informed with email alerts, content feeds, and share dynamic reports. Many lakeshore communities have already adopted short-term rental ordinances that officials say are in the best interest of local residents and homeowners. Metcalf lives in the area and has several short- and long-term rentals in and around Suttons Bay, which he manages and maintains. The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform. MARQUETTE State Rep. Sara Cambensy, D-Marquette, is a cosponsor of House Bill 4722, which would "amend the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act to provide that the short-term rental dwelling, for 30 . Holland Township does not allow short-term rentals through services like VRBO, Airbnb and Homestay. Michigan House Bill 4722 ( Prior Session Legislation) MI State Legislature page for HB4722 Summary Sponsors Texts Votes Research Comments Track Status Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Republican 12-1) Status: Engrossed on October 27 2021 - 50% progression, died in chamber Action: 2022-10-11 - Referred To Committee Of The Whole This is a local issue.. Like any land use, too much of one thing becomes a negative impact on other things.. Permanent residents also have the right to enjoy their property, negate nuisances and protect property values. However, the bill loosely defines common ownership as ownership in whole or in part by the same individual, individuals, or legal entity. Consequently, it seems that an individual could potentially circumvent a limit on the number of short-term rental units under common ownership by forming business entities to own additional units. There is a tradition up here, long before Vrbo and Airbnb, of short-term rentals. a Southwest Michigan lakefront community 35 miles from Chicago. Marla R. Miller is an award-winning journalist and content marketing writer who previously worked for newspapers in Indiana and the Muskegon Chronicle. House Bill (HB) 4722 says short-term rental properties can't be banned, be subject to a conditional use permit, or be considered a commercial property. WHEREAS, While the amendments to HB 4722 as passed by the House emphasize the ability of local governments to inspect properties for health and safety . Other studies show short-term rentals deplete housing stock and increase rent for long-term renters. City officials from Grand Rapids, Frankenmuth and Marquette joined the press conference to voice their concern over short-term rentals eating away at an already competitive housing market.
Michigan Legislature - Bills DEIJ Policy | Ethics Policy | Privacy Policy. No legislative action had been taken on HB 4722 in [] Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). While those opposed to the bill say communities arent banning outright short-term rentals, Skorup argues that municipalities like Holland Township and St. Clair Shores essentially have full bans through their zoning. McGinnis has attended previous legislative hearings in Lansing to address attempts to change the law. Michigan Advance is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. ), protects an owners right to rent. Bill authors are adamant that the. The average limit is 6.4% of the housing stock based on other Leelanau County communities that have short-term rental caps. In addition, the law allows local governments to limit the number of units under common ownership used for short-term rentals to two. DONATE YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Grand Haven welcomes short-term rentals, but there needs to be a balanced approach, McGinnis said. Both the Michigan Realtors, an advocacy group for Michigans real estate professionals, and the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, a free-market think tank, support the legislation. We dont agree with that, but they should have the ability to regulate them to balance the need of full-time residents as well as accommodate visitors. Were the ones that live here and try to make it a livable place for everybody and set the rules and priorities.. Besides taking business away from traditional hotels, short-term rentals arent subject to the same taxes or regulations. The village issued a. moratorium on short-term rental licenses in June and recently extended it for an additional 90 days. Amid the wrangling, three of the bills co-sponsors Reps. Sara Cambensy (D-Marquette), Samantha Steckloff (D-Farmington Hills) and Brad Paquette (R-Niles) withdrew their names from the bill, in a somewhat unusual move. Toilet paper wasnt the only shortage caused by the pandemic. Saying that were going to let nuisances happen, and then well let people issue a noise violation. President and CEO Justin Winslow said 70% of voters oppose legislation that strips power from local governments to control short-term rentals and 79% believe they should be taxed the same as hotels.
Bridgman Council members told short-term rental bill alive in State Several of the hotels in Holland Township opened in the past three years. Many lakeshore communities have already adopted short-term rental ordinances that officials say are in the best interest of local residents and homeowners. The legislation states a short-term rental is a residential use of property and a permitted use in all residential zones. as long as such regulations are applied consistently to owner-occupied residences as well. When it comes to the property rights issue, there seems to be a lack of acknowledgement that everybody has property rights, Rigterink told the, . DEIJ Policy | Ethics Policy | Privacy Policy. The general feeling in our community and not just in resort towns, but all communities is that were not supportive of efforts to do land-use planning from Lansing, said Grand Haven City Manager Pat McGinnis. Amends 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3101 - 125.3702) by adding sec. Before HB 4722 can become law, it still must be passed by the Senate and then signed into law by Governor Whitmer. Short-term rentals are properties that are available for tourists and vacationers visiting an area for a brief stay, or not more than 30 days. House Bill 4722 was not on the Oct. 26 agenda, but an amended version passed 55-48 after the GOP-controlled House stayed in session past 2 a.m. Oct. 27. Thirty percent of 12,185 is 3,655 meaning if HB 4722 were to become law as written, Holland couldnt set a limit on the number of short-term rentals below 3,655. Register now for our free OneVote public service or GAITS Pro trial account and you can begin tracking this and other legislation, all driven by the real-time data of the LegiScan API. The city allows short-term rentals in specific zoning districts and requires out-of-town owners to designate a local agent to manage the rental and address problems. - Amendments made by the Senate will be red, such as: Senate amended text. Local elected officials know better what is good for a small community such as ours rather than it being dictated to us out of Lansing.. ), protects an owners right to rent. Ottawa County has also opposed it. Legislation is moving through the house and senate seeking to stop Michigan communities from outright banning short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO. Multiply that by five, and theyre much more likely to occur near water, and those neighborhoods could become completely overrun with short-term rentals and thats just not good for our town.. My biggest fear is housing and apartments for our seasonal and everyday laborers in Petoskey; that it will take up those spaces with short-term rentals knowing someone can make one months rent in a week during the busy season of the year, said Petoskey, Petoskey has an ordinance that permits short-term rentals in a business district with a city license. Whats next in the fight over regulating short-term rentals, After years of misogyny, racism and threats in Lansing,, Hes doing their bidding: Critics say Republicans use. I dont have two identical townships. In 2017, the city developed a. in response to complaints from residents who showed up at public meetings. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. This is not a false concern. The Village of Suttons Bay, Suttons Bay Township, Village of Northport, Bingham Township, Empire Township, Leelanau Township, Leland Township and Elmwood Township have adopted short-term rental ordinances. HB 4722 would amend the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act to establish the rental of a dwellingincluding, but not limited to, short-term rentalsto be a residential use of property that is permitted in all residential zoning districts, and not to be considered a commercial use nor subject to any permit requirements different from those applicable to other dwellings in the same zone. 59, District The ordinance has been in place since 2014, prohibiting new vacation rentals in residential districts, but Petoskey still has a problem with STRs operating illegally. Grand Rapids does allow short-term rentals, but only home sharing and not entire properties. The blanket bans some communities have issued against short-term rentals completely disregard the private property rights of Michigan citizens. We feel local communities are best equipped to deal with planning and zoning issues. The bill would prohibit local governments from adopting zoning regulations banning short-term rentals. The Airbnb app icon is seen on an iPad screen, Saturday, May 8, 2021. Right now, we just have under 300 short-term rentals, McGinnis said. Theres also some opposition from business groups, like the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, which says the legislation would add to the challenges the hotel and lodging industry faces while continuing to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. It just doesnt make sense and it does nothing to protect against the rights of the property owners that live around that vacation rental.. Related: Lawmakers look to stop cities from banning short-term rentals, but some say they add to housing shortage. "It was disappointing, then, to see the House of Representatives work through the night to pass legislation that will make the hotel industry's recovery that much harder.". HOLLAND The Michigan House of Representatives stayed in session through the early hours of Wednesday morning, passing a bill that local officials say will largely strip communities of their ability to regulate short-term rentals. HB 4722 would amend the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act of 2006 to define and add the term short-term rental to the Code as a residential use of property that is permitted in all residential zoning districts. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT: Sec. In Grand Haven, that means up to 1,500 homes could convert to short-term rentals. Nobody knew they were voting on it.. (The Center Square) - In an overnight session, the Michigan House voted 55-48 to pass a bill that aims to prohibit local governments from banning short-term rentals. An unintended consequence is a decline in population, school enrollment and quality of life for year-round residents. Several communities in Ottawa County have regulations on short-term rentals or continue to examine the issue, while also opposing the bill. HB 4722 would allow limited authority to oversee short-term rentals in some scenarios including if local noise and traffic ordinances are violated and if the number of occupants in a unit is more than permitted although this would have to take place on an individual basis for units.