CALUMET, MI (AP)— Some of Michigan's smallest towns are seeing ripples from short-term lodging popularized by Airbnb and other websites.
Short-term rentals came up at a recent meeting of the Calumet village council. The planning commission chairwoman says the rentals are not a permitted use under Calumet’s zoning law, but they are occurring. Colleen Kobe says even if the ordinance is changed, Airbnb-style rentals could reduce long-term rentals and cause a population loss in the village.
Hancock Planning Commissioner Virginia Dwyer says the city allows short-term rentals, but the owner must pay for a permit and have a property inspected.
