Bear Lake, MI · Manistee County
Short-Term Rental License Application
Property owners use this application to request a Village of Bear Lake license for a short-term rental and provide property, owner, and local contact details.
What this form is
The application is for owners seeking a Village of Bear Lake short-term rental license. It requests rental property, owner, and local contact information, and requires supporting documents, an application fee, and a property inspection before a license is issued. Applicants also provide sleeping-area and occupancy details and sign to affirm the information is accurate and that applicable village ordinances will be followed.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a Village of Bear Lake short-term rental license must complete the application and provide the required attachments and fee.
How to submit it
Return the completed application, application fee, and required attachments to Village of Bear Lake, 12016 Russell Street, P.O. Box 175, Bear Lake, Michigan 49614. Email questions to [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Short-Term Rental License Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter rental property, owner, and local contact information, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the current property tax bill and insurance, a floor plan, proof of septic inspection, and the application fee.
- 4
Submit To The Village
Return the completed application, fee, and attachments to the Village of Bear Lake address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Short-Term Rental License Application?
- No. The application calls for owner and local contact signatures and dates, but does not require notarization or identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Short-Term Rental License Application?
- Return the completed application, application fee, and required attachments to Village of Bear Lake, 12016 Russell Street, P.O. Box 175, Bear Lake, Michigan 49614. Email questions to [email protected].
- What attachments does the application require?
- The application lists a current property tax bill, current property insurance, a floor plan showing sleeping areas and bathrooms, and proof of septic inspection. It also requires an application fee.
- What happens after the application is received?
- The application says the STR Administrator will contact the owner and local contact to schedule a property inspection after receiving the application and application fee. The inspection takes place before a license is issued.