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Short-term rental rules in Holland, MI
How Holland regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.
Rules here limit which homes may operate as short-term rentals, how many, where, or for how many nights a year.
- hard numeric cap of 25 non-owner-occupied STRs in residential zones (currently maxed, no openings)
- 500-foot separation distance required between non-owner-occupied STRs
- owner-occupied whole-home STR limited to 60 days per year
- STR certificate of compliance required with inspection and registration
Based on: City of Holland Ordinance Code Ch. 14 (Housing-Property Maintenance) Div. 12 / Sec. 14-4.27; Zoning Sec. 39-4.02.Q
Summary of the rule
Non-owner-occupied short-term rentals are allowed ... in a Residential Zone District (LDR, CNR, MDR, and TNR) with a maximum of 25 properties and a 500 foot separation distance. There is currently not any openings at this time.
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Last reviewed Sep 21, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
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