LaPorte County – Michigan City
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Renting the home you live in: Permit required
Renting a home you don’t live in: Permit required
Michigan City needs a short term rental permit for each property. It costs $40 the first time and is free to renew each year.
PERMIT
Short Term Rental Permit
How to apply
Apply for a permit for each property through the city Cloudpermit portal. List owner and manager contact details, how you advertise, the advertised guest count, and the property type. A company also lists its officers. The city issues the permit within 30 days of a complete application.
Fee
$40 for a new permit. It also costs $40 to get a permit back after it is revoked.
Renewal
The permit lasts one year. Renew each year with updated details at no cost. Report changes within 30 business days. A permit does not transfer to a new owner.
Where rentals are allowed
The permit rule applies citywide to single family homes, units in two family or multifamily buildings, condos, co ops, timeshares, and guest houses.
Guest limits
The application must list the advertised guest count.
Parking, trash, and noise
Normal city rules apply. The city can revoke a permit for up to one year after 3 or more citations at the property in one calendar year. The owner gets notice and a hearing first.
Local contact
List the property manager on the application if you use one.
Penalties
Renting without a permit is a class C infraction. Each rental without a permit is a separate violation. Other violations carry a $500 fine.
Last changed
November 6, 2024
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Official rules
More information
- Ch. 26, Art. V, Secs. 26-325 to 26-328: Short term rental permit
- Sec. 50-167(a): Permit fee
- Sec. 50-167(b): $500 fine
- Sec. 26-327: Permit revocation
- Sec. 26-328(a): Renting without a permit
- Ord. 4749: Fee change, 2024