Muskegon County is partnering with Granicus, a new online accommodation tax system. While the system is being prepared, payments can be made manually. Please bring accommodation tax payments through Sept. 2025 current by Oct. 15, 2025 using the temporary manual filing form available below.
Have questions or need assistance with your short-term rental? Check out the FAQ sheet. You can also contact Amber Mae at Visit Muskegon with questions. Her contact information is in the FAQ sheet.
This guide is for hotels, motels, vacation rentals, and other lodging partners using the Visit Muskegon Partner Portal to manage and update their free listing on the Visit Muskegon website. New to VisitMuskegon.org? Request your free listing by completing the form below.
All short-term rentals in Muskegon County are required to collect and remit a 5% accommodation tax on stays of 30 nights or fewer. To learn more, view Muskegon County Ordinance No. 2013-406.
Many cities and townships within the County have their own short-term rental (STR) registration or licensing requirements. These local registrations are separate from the County tax filing process. Below, you’ll find links to municipal STR guidelines where available.
Spend a week or a weekend at a beautiful vacation rental in Muskegon County, on the shores of Lake Michigan. With sugar sand beaches and dunes, fine dining and entertainment, your vacation cottage on Lake Michigan will offer fun and relaxation for your entire family.
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