Do I need a notary for the Short-Term Rental Permit Application?

No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the property owner or authorized agent signs and dates it.

How do I submit the Short-Term Rental Permit Application?

Mail or drop it off at the Village of Kaleva Office, 9208 Kauko Street, P.O. Box 45, Kaleva, MI 49645, with the $400 annual permit fee and required submittals.

What materials must accompany the application?

The application lists a site plan, documentation of approved bedrooms, proof of septic or holding tank pumping or inspection within three years, and a list of neighbors within 300 feet.

Who can sign the application?

The property owner or an agent or manager may sign. If the applicant is not the property owner, written authorization from the owner is required.

Kaleva, MI · Manistee County

No notary required

Short-Term Rental Permit Application

Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a Village of Kaleva permit to operate or advertise a short-term rental.

What this form is

The application requests property, rental, applicant, owner, and local 24-hour contact details, along with certifications about the rental and its compliance with village requirements. The village requires a permit to operate or advertise a short-term rental, and the application lists the fee and supporting materials to submit, including a site plan, bedroom documentation, septic or holding tank records, and a nearby-neighbor list.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized agent must apply to operate or advertise a short-term rental in the Village of Kaleva.

How to submit it

Mail or drop off the application at the Village of Kaleva Office, 9208 Kauko Street, P.O. Box 45, Kaleva, MI 49645. Include the $400 annual permit fee and required submittals listed on the application.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Short-Term Rental Permit Application.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the property, rental, applicant, owner, and local 24-hour contact information, then sign and date the certification.
3
Gather Required Submittals
Include the listed site plan, bedroom documentation, septic or holding tank records, neighbor list, and written owner authorization if applicable.
4
Submit To The Village
Mail or drop off the application and $400 annual permit fee at the Village of Kaleva Office.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Short-Term Rental Permit Application?: No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the property owner or authorized agent signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Short-Term Rental Permit Application?: Mail or drop it off at the Village of Kaleva Office, 9208 Kauko Street, P.O. Box 45, Kaleva, MI 49645, with the $400 annual permit fee and required submittals.
What materials must accompany the application?: The application lists a site plan, documentation of approved bedrooms, proof of septic or holding tank pumping or inspection within three years, and a list of neighbors within 300 feet.
Who can sign the application?: The property owner or an agent or manager may sign. If the applicant is not the property owner, written authorization from the owner is required.

Need something notarized?

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