Short-Term Rental Permits in Leelanau Township

Thinking about renting your place in Leelanau Township for short stays? You’ll need a permit from the township before you list or advertise — that rule kicked in on January 1, 2021.

Guest limits are built into the property itself. The number of guests you can host depends on how many bedrooms were approved on a Health Department or Building Permit. On top of that, the township caps everyone at 15 guests over age 5. The idea behind that limit is straightforward: keep short-term rentals from being over-packed and protect the septic systems they rely on.

If rental income is part of your buying plan, it’s worth a quick call to the township before you close. Getting your permit in order from the start keeps things simple.