File & Pay Muskegon County Accommodation Taxes

Use this page to file accommodation tax returns, make payments, and access filing resources for lodging properties operating in Muskegon County.

Muskegon County's accommodation tax applies to lodging providers offering stays of 30 nights or fewer, including short-term rentals, vacation rentals, Airbnb® properties, VRBO® properties, hotels, motels, inns, resorts, and bed & breakfasts. Lodging providers are responsible for collecting and remitting the required accommodation tax and filing returns according to established reporting requirements.

Determine Your Filing Requirement

Accommodation tax filing requirements are based on how long your property is available for rent during the year.

Preferred Filing Method: Granicus Online Filing

Granicus is Muskegon County's official online accommodation tax filing system and is required for monthly filers. Seasonal lodging providers may also choose to participate in monthly online filing. Through Granicus, eligible lodging providers can file returns, manage account information, view filing history, and submit payments by ACH, credit card or check.

Important Notice About Airbnb® & VRBO® Bookings

If you accept reservations through Airbnb®, VRBO®, or another online booking platform, contact the platform directly to determine whether taxes are being collected from your guests and where those taxes are being remitted.

Muskegon County does not currently receive accommodation tax payments directly from Airbnb® or VRBO® booking platforms. Property owners and operators are responsible for understanding their accommodation tax obligations and confirming whether taxes collected by a booking platform are being remitted to the appropriate jurisdiction.

If you are unsure about your filing obligations, please contact Visit Muskegon for assistance.

Filing Deadlines

Accommodation tax returns and payments are due by the 15th day of the month following the reporting period. All required returns must be filed even if no taxable rentals occurred during the reporting period.

Monthly Filing Schedule

Monthly filing and payment are due the 15 of the month after the filing month. For example

January Return → Due February 15
February Return → Due March 15
March Return → Due April 15

Quarterly Filing Schedule

Seasonal lodging providers filing quarterly should use the quarterly filing schedule provided with their filing forms. 

Payment Options

Online Payments

Monthly filers using Granicus may submit payments electronically by ACH or credit card, or mail payment after completing an online filing.

Check Payments

Accommodation tax payments by check should be made payable to Muskegon County CVB and mailed to Visit Muskegon 610 W Western Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49440. Include any required filing documentation or invoice with your payment.

Additional Resources

Looking for more information? The resources below provide additional guidance on accommodation tax filing requirements, legal authority, and account management.

Links

• Accommodation Tax Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Michigan Public Act 263 of 1974 (Accommodations Tax Act)
• Muskegon County Ordinance No. 2013-406
• Granicus User Guide

Need Assistance?

Visit Muskegon staff are available to assist lodging providers with filing requirements, Granicus account access, payment questions, compliance assistance, and accommodation tax reporting.

Contact Visit Muskegon 

📧 ATAX@VisitMuskegon.org

📞 231-724-3100