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ROAM Market Score
Strong
Hayes Township, Michigan
How the ROAM Market Score is calculated
Each of the six inputs below is normalized to a 0–100 scale, multiplied by its weight, and summed. Weights are fixed across all ROAM markets so scores are directly comparable. The score reflects market fundamentals — ROAM's own performance is surfaced separately on the cards below.
| Input | Weight | 0–100 | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield | 25% | 100 | 25.00 |
| Occupancy | 20% | 56 | 11.20 |
| Regulations | 20% | 77 | 15.40 |
| Density | 15% | 92 | 13.80 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 90 | 9.00 |
| Population | 10% | 57 | 5.70 |
| Hayes Township Total | 80 | ||
Ratios (Yield, Occupancy, Population) are normalized as ratio × 66.7 and capped at 150% to prevent outlier skew. Regulation is a direct 0–100 rubric. Density uses piecewise decay: gentle linear under 10/1K, logarithmic above. Seasonality is median month ÷ mean month × 100. Tiers: 90+ Exceptional · 75–89 Strong · 60–74 Solid · 40–59 Challenging · 0–39 Poor.
Gross Yield
Income / Average Home Value
10.3%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $400K avg home
Population
Drive Time Reach
Population within driving distance · 4M benchmark
Occupancy Rate
Booked Nights / Available Nights
ROAM portfolio vs market comparison pending
Regulatory
Compliance & Permit Status
Strong
Regulatory environment at a glance.
Density
Local, County & Regional Listings
Compared with 4 nearest markets within 60 mi · bars normalized to densest
Revenue Trend
12-Month Performance
Seasonal Demand
Monthly Revenue Distribution
Score = median month ÷ mean month × 100 · 100 = perfectly balanced year
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Why Hayes Township Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Hayes Township scores 80 — a strong tier — with a gross yield of 10.27%, 4.2 points ahead of Michigan's statewide yield of 6.1%. The market carries 62 active listings, with a wider catchment of about 302,720 people within an hour, 882,997 within two, and 3,424,654 within three; Saginaw is the nearest metro. Typical home value (Zillow index) runs about $400,415.
Market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — put the average listing at $41,122 a year, the top quartile at $55,062, and the top tenth at $73,355. ROAM brings dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to full-service vacation rental management in Hayes Township, positioned as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve.
Regulation here is moderate: Hayes Township requires a license-type permit through the Township Board, with no hard cap on permits. See Charlevoix County for the broader region, or start with a revenue assessment.
Best Times to Rent Your Hayes Township Vacation Property
Revenue in Hayes Township follows a sharp seasonal curve: July, the peak month, brings in about 2.42 times what February, the trough month, generates. That's a wide spread between high and low season, and the months between July and February call for pricing that moves with the curve rather than staying fixed. Owners who price the shoulder months too casually risk under- or over-shooting both ends. ROAM's approach to pricing tracks that curve through the year, from the July peak to the February trough.
Explore the region: see the Charlevoix County hub, Boyne Falls, Boyne Valley Township, Charlevoix Township, and the wider Northern Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Hayes Township Short-Term Rental Regulations & Permit Requirements
- Regulation Status
- Moderate
- Permit Required
- Yes
- Permit Type
- License
- Owner-Occupancy Required
- No
- Governing Body
- Township Board
- Official Source
- View Ordinance
STR ordinance under Act 246 of 1945 (general township police power rather than zoning). Active permit system with fee set by board. No hard cap. Hayes Township is in Charlevoix County on Lake Charlevoix's south arm. The use of Act 246 rather than zoning authority is notable — it gives the ordinance a different legal foundation than most Michigan STR regulations.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Hayes Township?
In Hayes Township, revenue rises with bedroom count. Studios and one-bedrooms average $22,177 and $24,047 a year, both near 48% occupancy; two-bedrooms average $30,472 at 47.81% occupancy. Three-, four-, and five-bedroom homes pull further ahead at $45,323, $52,116, and $72,597, even as occupancy eases down to 43.26% for five-bedrooms. Nightly rates climb alongside size too, from a $129.66 average daily rate for studios to $468.93 for five-bedrooms. ROAM's full-service management prices each bedroom size to its own demand curve.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$22,177/yr
$130/night
1BR
$24,047/yr
$141/night
2BR
$30,472/yr
$177/night
3BR
$45,323/yr
$278/night
4BR
$52,116/yr
$327/night
5BR
$72,597/yr
$469/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Hayes Township Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Hayes Township, Michigan?
Yes. Hayes Township requires a license-type permit, administered by the Township Board under an STR ordinance built on Act 246 of 1945 — the township's general police power rather than zoning authority. There's no hard cap on permits, and the overall regulatory posture here is moderate.
How much can a vacation rental make in Hayes Township?
Market-wide, the average listing in Hayes Township earns about $41,122 a year, with a median of $40,521. The top quartile of listings reaches $55,062, and the top tenth reaches $73,355.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Hayes Township?
The market-wide occupancy rate in Hayes Township is 45.53%, which sits 8.5 points below the Michigan benchmark.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Hayes Township?
Nightly rates vary by size in Hayes Township, from about $129.66 for a studio up to $468.93 for a five-bedroom home, based on the market's per-bedroom averages.
Is Hayes Township a good market for short-term rental investment?
Hayes Township scores 80 — a strong tier — with a gross yield of 10.27%, 4.2 points above Michigan's statewide yield of 6.1%. Typical home value (Zillow index) here runs about $400,415.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Hayes Township?
Hayes Township's STR regulatory status is moderate. A license-type permit is required through the Township Board, under an ordinance built on Act 246 of 1945 general police power rather than zoning, with no hard cap on the number of permits. This was last verified April 22, 2026.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Hayes Township?
July is peak season in Hayes Township, generating about 2.42 times the revenue of February, the trough month.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Hayes Township?
By annual revenue, five-bedroom properties perform best in Hayes Township, averaging $72,597 a year at a $468.93 average daily rate, though occupancy for that size runs 43.26%.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Hayes Township?
Hayes Township's gross yield runs 10.27%, compared with Michigan's statewide yield of 6.1% — a gap of 4.2 points.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Hayes Township?
Revenue varies in two separate ways here. By bedroom size, annual revenue ranges from about $22,177 for studios up to $72,597 for five-bedroom homes. Separately, market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — show the average listing earning $41,122, the top quartile $55,062, and the top tenth $73,355.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Hayes Township?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Hayes Township as one transparent, per-property structure — [start with a revenue assessment](https://roammgmt.com/get-started/) to see the numbers for your home.
Who manages Airbnbs and vacation rentals in Hayes Township, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Hayes Township — offering full-service Airbnb management, dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations for owners who want more than self-management.
How much can I make renting my Hayes Township property on Airbnb?
The average Hayes Township vacation rental earns approximately $45,323 per year, based on current market data. Properties managed by ROAM typically outperform the market average by 30-50% through optimized pricing, professional photography, and listing optimization.
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Hayes Township?
Yes, Hayes Township requires a short-term rental permit. ROAM handles all permit applications and renewals for managed properties.
What does vacation rental management cost in Hayes Township?
ROAM offers competitive management packages with transparent pricing. Our fees are structured to align our success with yours — we earn more when your property earns more. Visit our packages page for current pricing.
How does ROAM compare to other Hayes Township property managers?
ROAM combines local Michigan expertise with proprietary technology (Signal) for listing optimization and dynamic pricing. Unlike national platforms, we have boots on the ground in your market and treat every property as our own.
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