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There’s an excellent article by MiBiz.com about the short-term rental housing issue in Michigan that’s worth checking out and sharing with your constituents and those running for state office this summer. The Michigan Municipal League’s Jennifer Rigterink is our lead on the short-term rental housing issue and she’s quoted extensively...

When meeting with your state lawmakers and candidates running for state office this summer, be sure to bring up the topic of Michigan’s housing crisis in relation to the ongoing short-term rental issue. This recent article by DBusiness takes a deep-drive look at a newly updated version of the Michigan...

The Michigan House and Senate wrapped up their work last week for the calendar year as the mid-point of the current 2021-22 legislative session.  Following the holidays, the legislature will return to session on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 to resume action.  All legislation introduced during 2021 remains eligible for action...

Please contact your State Representatives tonight as they move forward with voting on the harmful House Bill 4722 that would eliminate a municipality’s ability to regulate short-term vacation rentals. The Michigan Municipal League is hearing the House could vote on the bill tonight and it does not include compromises with...

Page one of the new Short-Term Rental fact sheet. As the legislature goes in to session this week, the Michigan Municipal League is hearing there's interest in the House to take up House Bill 4722. Discussions will be happening TODAY. Contact your Representative to oppose HB 4722! The legislation seeks...

The House of Representatives has adjorned for the evening without taking up House Bill 4722. The bill was pulled from the agenda. Thank you to everyone who reached out and contacted your state representative today to oppose. Those interactions matter! The House is back in session next week, and we...

The Michigan Municipal League believes short-term rentals are an important and valuable part of the tourist economy for visitors and property owners. Here are two good neighbor policy options that give property owners freedom to monetize their home while maintaining the residential environment that makes their neighborhood enjoyable and livable....

The Michigan Municipal League continues to show our willingness to compromise and find a reasonable and balanced solution on the short-term rental issue. The League is taking an all-hands-on-deck approach to this extremely important issue to our communities, and we continue to need our members to contact their lawmakers on...

The Michigan Municipal League is keeping the pressure on state legislators looking to prohibit local governments from regulating short-term rental issues by hosting a news conference (watch video here) on the issue Monday morning. We also continue to seek help from our League members by encouraging them to contact their...

Senate Bill 446 and House Bill 4722 are headed for floor votes this week in their respective chambers. SB 446 is on General Orders on the senate session agenda this morning, and it’s anticipated HB 4722 will be acted on before the end of the week. The Michigan Municipal League...