MI · 2026 rates · statute-cited
Michigan RV rental
sales tax, every line.
Marketplace facilitator law collects state + local sales tax automatically. Effective combined rate: 7%. Marketplace facilitator law: PickRV collects + remits, you don't file separately.
The rate stack
WORKED EXAMPLE — 5 NIGHTS @ $105/NT
Optional coverage (carrier-quoted at checkout) + cleaning fee + service charge calculated separately. See full trip-cost calculator.
Host side · Michigan
Hosting in Michigan — the legal floor and the practical ceiling
Every PickRV host listing in Michigan signs into these statutory minimums. Numbers below are primary-sourced; statute citations are linked at the bottom of the section.
Income tax on net
4.25% flat
Applied to Schedule E net after maintenance + depreciation + insurance deductions.
Liability insurance floor
$50K / $100K / $10K
Commercial-rental status also requires full collision + comprehensive coverage.
Deposit hold
Up to 30 days after return
Mich. Comp. Laws §554.613 (residential analog; no specific rental-vehicle statute)
Sales-tax permit
Required from day one
Michigan requires Form 518 registration with the Department of Treasury for sales tax collection. Detroit, Lansing, and other home-rule cities do NOT impose additional sales tax (uniform 6% statewide). Michigan's strict no-fault auto insurance law applies to commercial-rental vehicles — minimum unlimited PIP coverage by default unless explicitly elected lower.
Worked example · Michigan host at $48,000 net
Net rental income
$48,000
State income tax
$2,040
After-state
$45,960
Band: Flat 4.25% state income tax. Effective rate 4.25% on Schedule E net (after maintenance, insurance, depreciation, and commission paid to PickRV). Federal tax + self-employment tax apply separately and are not modeled here.
Interactive · Michigan host projection
What your monthly net could look like
Move the sliders to your nightly rate and projected booked nights. The math chain uses real PickRV fees and Michigan's actual income tax band. All numbers are projections, not guarantees.
$60 - $450 range
1 - 28 (default 10 — 60% occupancy on 200 listed days)
Commission
+15% markup
PickRV adds a 15% commission ON TOP of your base, baked into the price renters see — nothing is deducted from your base. Renters also pay a transparent 10% service fee shown before checkout (never a deduction from your payout).
Your gross (base take-home)
$175/night base × 10 nights
$1,750
PickRV commission (added on top — $0 from you)
$0 — the 15% commission is added ON TOP of your base for the renter, never withheld from you
$0
Insurance + maintenance reserve (10%)
Conservative reserve; actual varies by rig age + miles
−$175
Net before state tax
$1,575
Michigan income tax (4.25%)
Flat 4.25% state income tax
−$67
Take-home (after Michigan tax)
≈ $18,097/year before federal + self-employment tax
$1,508
Numbers are projections based on the values you set + the published PickRV fee schedule (PickRV adds a 15% commission on top of your base, baked into the price renters see; renters pay a transparent 10% service fee shown before checkout) + Michigan's 2026 income tax brackets cited above. Federal income tax + self-employment tax (15.3% Social Security + Medicare on Schedule SE) apply on top and are not modeled here. Pre-LLC: zero verified bookings; this is a planning tool, not a revenue commitment. Projections are illustrative, not guarantees — the full set of assumptions is listed above.
What hosts get caught by
Mackinac Bridge restricts high-profile vehicles in winds above 20 mph (escort required) and closes them outright above 50 mph
The Mackinac Bridge Authority restricts vehicles with a side-area-to-weight ratio above 35 sq ft per ton when sustained winds exceed 20 mph (escort + 20 mph speed limit), and prohibits them entirely above 50 mph sustained. Toll is $5 per axle. Hosts marketing UP trips with Class A motorhomes must build in a wind-day buffer day for both legs — closures are common Nov-Mar.
Primary source ↗(opens in new tab)Tunnel of Trees (M-119 north of Harbor Springs) has a 25 ft single-vehicle restriction and no centerline for 20 miles
M-119 between Harbor Springs and Cross Village is signed as the Tunnel of Trees — a winding 2-lane scenic road with no centerline, posted at 35 mph and explicitly not recommended for RVs over 25 ft. The MDOT alternate route (US-31) adds 18 miles. Hosts marketing this route must specify rig length.
Primary source ↗(opens in new tab)Primary sources · 3 citationsShow
- Michigan Dept of Treasury — Individual Income Tax ↗
Flat 4.25% state income tax (briefly dipped to 4.05% in 2023 via revenue trigger then reverted).
- Michigan Treasury — Sales and Use Tax ↗
Flat 6% state sales tax statewide — no local additions.
- Michigan Secretary of State — Vehicle Registration ↗
Recreational vehicle registration $50-$230/yr by weight. Commercial scale $150-$1,100/yr by GVWR.
Last verified: 2026-06-04. State law changes at budget cycle (typically Jan 1 / Jul 1). PickRV refreshes this dataset annually. Not legal or tax advice — consult a state-licensed CPA before high-volume operation.
Frequently asked
Do I owe Michigan sales tax on an RV rental?+
Yes. Michigan taxes RV rentals as either tangible-property sales (most states) or accommodation services. The combined effective rate is ~7%. PickRV collects and remits via the marketplace facilitator law, so you don't file separately.
What's the marketplace facilitator law in Michigan?+
Michigan's marketplace facilitator law (effective post-Wayfair) requires platforms like PickRV to collect and remit sales tax on behalf of owners and renters. State Department of Revenue, Marketplace Facilitator Act.
Are there any per-day surcharges on Michigan RV rentals?+
No per-day flat surcharge. Standard sales tax + local option only.
Can I get the tax refunded if I cancel?+
Yes. Per PickRV's cancellation policy (default flexible: full refund up to 48 hours before pickup), the entire tax-inclusive total auto-refunds. Owner-set strict cancellation may retain a portion of subtotal but state-collected tax is generally refunded per each state's rules if booking is voided.
Michigan rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- · Tax: 8.50%
- · Min driver age: 21+ standard, 25+ Class A
- · Gravel roads: Allowed — disclosure required
- · Generator quiet: 22:00-07:00
Ready to roll?
Michigan is waiting.
Flat 15% commission · 48h free cancel. Owners + companies + tour operators all welcome.