Short-Term Rentals
Licensing, inspection, address list, and resources for short-term rentals in the City of Harrison.
City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-02, Short-Term Rental License Ordinance, at its June 1, 2026 meeting. The ordinance becomes effective July 11, 2026. A Short-Term Rental License is required before a dwelling unit, or any portion of a dwelling unit, is advertised, offered, rented, leased, or operated as a short-term rental in the City of Harrison.
Short-Term Rental Documents and Resources
| Short-Term Rental License Application | View Application |
| Short-Term Rental Inspection Checklist | View Checklist |
| Short-Term Rental Ordinance | View Ordinance |
| STR Rules Summary for Owners and Guests | Coming Soon |
Licensed Short-Term Rentals
The City maintains a list of licensed short-term rental properties for public reference. The City does not publish owner contact information, Local Contact information, or complaint history on this page.
| STR Property Address | License Status | Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|
| No short-term rental licenses have been issued at this time. | Pending Ordinance Effective Date | Ordinance effective July 11, 2026 |
Application and Inspection
Applications may be submitted before July 11, 2026, but will not be processed until the ordinance becomes effective. Before a license is issued, the property must pass inspection using the City’s Short-Term Rental Inspection Checklist.
The license is valid for twelve months from the date of issuance unless suspended or revoked. A license is not transferable and terminates if the property is sold or ownership changes.
Short-Term Rental Fees
| Initial Short-Term Rental License Fee | $100.00 |
| Annual Short-Term Rental License and Inspection Fee | $200.00 |
| Reinspection Fee | $50.00 |
| Missed Inspection / No Access Fee | $75.00 |
| Verified Complaint Inspection Fee | $75.00 |
| Appeal Fee | $100.00 |
| Late Renewal Administrative Fee | Waived through December 31, 2026. $50.00 beginning January 1, 2027. |
Submit a Short-Term Rental Concern
Use this form for non-emergency short-term rental concerns, suspected unlicensed short-term rentals, licensing questions, or general issues related to short-term rental operation.
For emergencies, call 911. For active, time-sensitive issues such as an active noise complaint, disorderly conduct, blocked access, parking obstruction, or another issue requiring law enforcement response, contact Clare County Central Dispatch non-emergency at (989) 539-1336.
Complaints may be submitted anonymously. However, providing your name, phone number, or email may help the City follow up if more information is needed. Anonymous complaints may be more difficult to verify.
A complaint by itself is not a violation. For enforcement purposes, violations must be verified and documented by City staff, law enforcement, or another authorized agency.