New Buffalo, MI · Berrien County
Short-Term Rental Application
Property owners apply for a New Buffalo short-term rental permit using this form, which collects rental-unit details, owner and local-agent information, and required certifications.
What this form is
This application is for owners seeking a New Buffalo short-term rental permit and must be completed with the required information, nonrefundable payment, and a scheduled inspection. It asks about the rental unit, ownership, local agent, safety measures, and compliance with city requirements; owners and agents also initial statements and sign certifications.
Who needs it
Owners applying for a New Buffalo short-term rental permit need to complete this application and provide the required owner and local-agent information.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; its affidavit section asks for certifications, but no notarized attachment or sworn notary step is stated.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Short-Term Rental Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the rental-unit, owner, and local-agent information and complete the required initials, certifications, signatures, and dates.
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Gather Identification
Include a copy of each owner's valid driver's license or state ID card and a copy of the local agent's valid driver's license or state ID card.
- 4
Submit And Schedule Inspection
Submit the completed application with nonrefundable payment and schedule the inspection within 21 days of submitting the application.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Short-Term Rental Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Its affidavit section asks for certifications, but it does not state that an attachment must be notarized or sworn before a notary.
- Who completes the Short-Term Rental Application?
- Property owners seeking a New Buffalo short-term rental permit complete the application. Each owner provides information and a copy of a valid driver's license or state ID; the local agent also provides information and identification.
- What does the application ask for?
- It asks for rental-unit details, owner and local-agent contact information, identification copies, and certifications about safety, inspections, and city requirements.
- How do I submit the Short-Term Rental Application?
- The form says to submit the completed application with nonrefundable payment and schedule an inspection. It does not name a submission department or provide contact details, so check the city website.
Need something notarized?
This Short-Term Rental Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.