Interlochen, Michigan

Interlochen short-term rentals are governed by Green Lake Township Ordinance No. 07122021.2, most recently revised January 9, 2024 (effective February 13, 2024). Any owner renting a dwelling for fewer than 30 nights must obtain an annual Short-Term Rental License from the Township Zoning Administrator before operating or advertising. A separate license is required for each dwelling. Licenses expire December 31 each year and may be renewed beginning October 1. The application requires owner and caretaker contact information, a floor plan, a parking site plan, and a well-and-septic inspection report (valid for 3 years) reviewed by the Grand Traverse County Health Department, which determines the allowed bedroom count for occupancy purposes. The application fee is set by the Township fee schedule and was not published in the ordinance text; confirm the current amount directly with Green Lake Township. Owner occupancy is not required and there is no primary-residence requirement or annual night cap. Occupancy is limited to 2 guests per legally conforming bedroom plus 2 guests age 15 and under, subject to septic capacity. Operating requirements include weekly trash service, quiet hours from 11pm to 7am, no on-street parking of vehicles, boats, or trailers, and a 24-hour caretaker who must be reachable by phone and within 30 minutes’ travel. The 6% Michigan state lodging tax applies and is typically collected and remitted by Airbnb and VRBO automatically. Enforcement is rated moderate. Grand Traverse County was debating a proposed local excise tax on lodging as of 2026, not yet enacted.