Elberta, MI · Benzie County

No notary required

Short-Term Rental Application & Renewal 2026

Property owners use this application to apply for or renew a Village of Elberta short-term rental permit and provide rental property and owner information.

What this form is

The application records the rental property address, parcel tax ID, building and occupancy details, safety equipment, owner contact information, and emergency contact. Owners certify that the application is complete and accurate and that the $250 permit fee is paid. Attach property rules, a floor plan, and a site plan; for renewals, attach items that have changed.

Who needs it

Owners applying for or renewing a short-term rental permit for a property in the Village of Elberta need to complete this application.

How to submit it

The form lists the Village of Elberta at 151 Pearson Street, PO Box 8, Elberta, MI 49628, and a $250 permit fee. It does not specify a submission method.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment is identified, so the owner-operator just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Village of Elberta Short-Term Rental Application & Renewal 2026.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the rental property, occupancy, safety equipment, owner, and emergency contact information, then sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    Attach property rules, a floor plan, and a site plan; for renewals, include items that have changed.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Village

    The form lists the Village at 151 Pearson Street, PO Box 8, Elberta, MI 49628, and a $250 permit fee; it does not state a submission method.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Short-Term Rental Application?
No. The application does not require a notary; the owner-operator signs and dates it. No notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
Who uses the Short-Term Rental Application?
Property owners use it to apply for or renew a Village of Elberta short-term rental permit.
What attachments does the application require?
Attach property rules, a floor plan showing room dimensions and sleeping areas, and a site plan showing the building layout and parking spaces. For renewals, attach items that have changed.
How do I submit the Short-Term Rental Application?
The form lists the Village of Elberta at 151 Pearson Street, PO Box 8, Elberta, MI 49628, and a $250 permit fee, but does not specify how to submit it.

Need something notarized?

This Short-Term Rental Application & Renewal 2026 doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.