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Best Vacation Rental Management in Lee Township, Michigan

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$410

Avg. Nightly Rate

40%

Occupancy Rate

34

Active Listings

$59,977

Avg. Annual Revenue

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Is Lee Township a good vacation rental investment?

ROAM Market Score

88
Strong

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Lee Township, Michigan

Poor Challenging Solid Strong Exceptional
Yield
100
Occupancy
50
Regulations
100
Density
99
Seasonality
80
Population
100
100

Gross Yield

Income / Average Home Value

15.8%

ROAM: Lee Township: 15.8% Michigan: 6.1% National: 5.4%

Scale 0–15% · Based on $343K avg home

100

Population

Drive Time Reach

23.9M
1 hr: 2.1M 2 hr: 13.5M 3 hr: 23.9M

Population within driving distance · 4M benchmark

50

Occupancy Rate

Booked Nights / Available Nights

58%
National
54%
Michigan
40%
Lee Township
ROAM

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100

Regulatory

Compliance & Permit Status

Exceptional

Regulatory environment at a glance.

99

Density

Local, County & Regional Listings

Lee Township
4,548
Columbia Township
4,333
Casco Township
4,525
Geneva Township
4,525
Ganges Township
4,452
Local city Rest of County Rest of 1 hr drive

Compared with 4 nearest markets within 60 mi · bars normalized to densest

Revenue Trend

12-Month Performance

$484 $363 $242 $121 $0
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Market median Market IQR (25th–75th %ile)
80

Seasonal Demand

Monthly Revenue Distribution

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What ROAM Can Do In Lee Township

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Projected Annual Revenue per Listing

Market
$60.0K
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Projected uplift vs. market average

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Why Lee Township Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets

Lee Township carries a market score of 88 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 15.76%, running 9.7 points above Michigan's 6.1% state yield. The typical home value (Zillow index) runs about $343,000, and the market's 34 active listings sit inside a catchment of roughly 2.1 million people within an hour, 13.5 million within two hours, and nearly 23.9 million within three — with Kalamazoo as the nearest metro. 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 about $54,000 a year, the top quartile at about $78,000, and the top tenth at about $105,000. ROAM brings dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to every property it manages. Lee Township carries no STR-specific permit — the township applies general zoning and nuisance codes, and short-term stays under 30 days are subject to the state's 6% use tax. Explore full-service vacation rental management in Lee Township, see Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve, check the Allegan County hub, or start with a revenue assessment.

Best Times to Rent Your Lee Township Vacation Property

Revenue in Lee Township peaks in July and bottoms out in April — July revenue runs about 3.77 times April's. That's a wide peak-to-trough swing on the revenue side, not a booking or occupancy figure — and shoulder-season pricing benefits from being set deliberately, separate from peak-month rates. ROAM's approach applies dynamic, calendar-aware pricing across that curve, adjusting rates up toward the July peak and back down through the April trough.

Explore the region: see the Allegan County hub, Casco Township, Douglas, Fennville, and the wider Southwest Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.

Lee Township Short-Term Rental Regulations & Permit Requirements

Regulation Status
Friendly
Permit Required
No
Permit Type
None
Owner-Occupancy Required
No
Governing Body
Township Zoning/Planning

No STR-specific ordinance found for Lee Township as of 2026-04-22. General zoning and nuisance codes apply. State 6% use tax required on transient accommodations under 30 days. County context: Allegan County has no countywide STR ordinance. Saugatuck, Douglas, and Casco Twp have active ordinances. Laketown Twp and Ganges Twp have moratoria. This is one of Michigan's most actively evolving STR regulatory corridors.

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What Types of Properties Perform Best in Lee Township?

In Lee Township, revenue by bedroom count climbs steadily with size: studios average about $31,000 a year at a $194 nightly rate, while five-bedroom properties average about $85,600 at a $602 nightly rate — the highest figures in the mix. Occupancy runs the other direction, from 45.3% for studios down to 38.14% for five-bedroom homes, so larger properties earn more per booked night but sit vacant more often. Three- and four-bedroom homes land in between, averaging about $59,977 and $67,882 with occupancy near 40%. ROAM's full-service management covers pricing and distribution across every bedroom size in this range.

Revenue by Bedroom Count

Studio

$31,039/yr

$194/night

1BR

$35,334/yr

$229/night

2BR

$44,330/yr

$294/night

3BR

$59,977/yr

$410/night

4BR

$67,882/yr

$472/night

5BR

$85,603/yr

$602/night

Full-Service Vacation Rental Management in Lee Township

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Compliance Handled

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lee Township Vacation Rentals

Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Lee Township, Michigan?

No. Lee Township has no STR-specific permit requirement as of 2026-04-22 — general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and short-term stays under 30 days are subject to the state's 6% use tax. The township's regulatory posture is classified as friendly, with Township Zoning/Planning as the governing body.

How much can a vacation rental make in Lee Township?

Market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — put the average Lee Township listing at about $54,027 a year, with a median of about $55,957. The top quartile averages about $78,096, and the top tenth about $105,401.

What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Lee Township?

Lee Township's average occupancy rate is 40.17%, which runs 13.8 points below the Michigan benchmark.

What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Lee Township?

Nightly rates vary by bedroom count, from about $194 for studios up to about $602 for five-bedroom homes, with three-bedroom properties averaging about $410 a night.

Is Lee Township a good market for short-term rental investment?

Lee Township scores 88 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 15.76%, running 9.7 points above Michigan's 6.1% state yield. The typical home value (Zillow index) is about $342,789, against average annual revenue of about $54,027.

What are the short-term rental regulations in Lee Township?

As of 2026-04-22, Lee Township has no STR-specific ordinance — general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days. No permit is required. Allegan County itself has no countywide STR ordinance, though this is described as one of Michigan's most actively evolving STR regulatory corridors.

What's peak season for vacation rentals in Lee Township?

July is peak season in Lee Township, with revenue running about 3.77 times April's, the trough month.

What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Lee Township?

By average annual revenue, five-bedroom properties perform best at about $85,603, followed by four-bedroom homes at about $67,882. Occupancy trends the opposite way, from 45.3% for studios down to 38.14% for five-bedroom homes, so the larger sizes earn more per year despite booking fewer nights.

What gross yield can a rental property earn in Lee Township?

Lee Township properties show a gross yield of 15.76%, which is 9.7 points above Michigan's 6.1% state yield, against a typical home value (Zillow index) of about $342,789.

Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Lee Township?

Two separate breakdowns show revenue spread in Lee Township. By bedroom count, average annual revenue ranges from about $31,039 for studios to about $85,603 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 — run from about $54,027 average to about $78,096 at the top quartile and about $105,401 at the top decile.

How much does vacation rental management cost in Lee Township?

ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Lee 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 Lee Township, Michigan?

ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Lee Township — offering full-service Airbnb management, dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations for owners who want more than self-management delivers.

How much can I make renting my Lee Township property on Airbnb?

The average Lee Township vacation rental earns approximately $59,977 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 Lee Township?

Lee Township does not currently require a specific STR permit. ROAM handles all permit applications and renewals for managed properties.

What does vacation rental management cost in Lee 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 Lee 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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