MSU Extension offering training on short-term rental policy options for local communities across the state
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This fall, Michigan State University Extension will be hosting in-person programs around the state and one webinar to help local government officials understand their policy options for short-term rentals (STRs).
These 90-minute programs will begin by exploring trends and research related to STRs, as well as where local communities can find data to examine their own local situation. This will be followed by an overview of policy approaches, regulatory tools, enforcement, and key STR court cases. The program will highlight several Michigan examples of community regulatory approaches to STRs.
Registration is now open for in-person programs and the virtual option via Zoom here by visiting events.anr.msu.edu/STR2025.
This program is being offered in-person locally at the locations and dates below:
| Date | County | Location | Time (ET) |
| Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 | Ontonagon County |
Twilly's Sports Bar |
6:30 - 8 PM |
| Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 | Chippewa County | Kinross Charter Township 4884 W. Curtis St. Kincheloe, MI 49788 |
6:30 - 8 PM |
| Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 | Antrim County | Kearny Township 4820 Aero Park Dr. Bellaire, MI 49615 |
6 - 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 | Kalkaska County | Kaliseum Complex, Conference Room 1900 Fairgrounds Rd. Kalkaska, MI 49646 |
6 - 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 | Delta County | Escanaba Township 4618 County 416 20th Rd. Gladstone, MI 49837 |
6:30 - 8 PM |
| Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 | Van Buren County | MSU Extension - Van Buren County 57418 CR 681, Suite A Harford, MI 49057 |
6 - 7:30 PM |
| Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 | Manistee County | MSU Extension - Manistee County 395 Third Street, Manistee, MI 49660 |
6 - 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 | Calhoun County | Calhoun County Building, Garden Level Conference Room, 315 W Green Street, Marshall, MI 49068 |
6 - 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 | St. Clair County | St. Clair County Administration Building, 200 Grand River Ave., Port Huron, MI 48060 |
6 - 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 | Virtual | Webinar via Zoom | 6:30 - 8 PM |
As the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy’s recent report, “The Short-Term Rental Economy in Michigan: Implications, Policy Options, & Potential Solutions” highlights, STRs have been expanding across the state and may be having impacts on local housing markets. STRs can also fill a local or regional gap in visitor housing and offer an alternative type of lodging that is in demand to leisure and business travelers alike.
As the state continues to see increases in the number of dwellings being used for STRs, some Michigan communities are reviewing their plans and policies around STRs to ensure they reflect the community’s vision and needs. This program presents various approaches to STRs being taken around the state.
How to register
Registration is available by visiting events.anr.msu.edu/STR2025.
The cost to register is $25 per person, or $20 for Master Citizen Planners (MCPs). All registrants will receive a recording of the program after the virtual offering on November 12.
To contact your local MSU Extension office, visit msue.msu.edu or call 1-888-678-3464.
