# Redford Township

Short-term & vacation rental property management in Redford Township, Michigan.

## Market snapshot

- Active short-term rental listings: 28
- Average daily rate: $253
- Occupancy: 45%
- Annual revenue potential: $40,406
- Gross yield: 22.95%
- Median home value: $174,830
- Nearest metro: Detroit
- People within 1 hour: 6.4 million

_Figures are market-level estimates for short-term rentals in this area, not the performance of any single property._

## ROAM Market Score

- ROAM Market Score: 90
- Investment tier: exceptional

## Why this market

Redford Township scores 90 — exceptional tier — with a gross yield of 22.95%, well above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%. It sits in [Wayne County](https://roammgmt.com/markets/wayne-county/), near Detroit, with 28 active listings locally and a catchment of roughly 6.4 million people within an hour, 11 million within two hours, and 19.3 million within three. 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 $40,121 a year; the top quartile reaches $52,638, and the top tenth $69,696. ROAM brings dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to [full-service vacation rental management in Redford Township](https://roammgmt.com/services/) — [Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve](https://roammgmt.com/vacation-rental-manager-alternatives/). Redford Township currently requires no permit for short-term rentals (governed by Township Zoning/Planning), though Michigan's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days. [start with a revenue assessment](https://roammgmt.com/get-started/) to see what your property could earn.

## Seasonality

Redford Township's short-term rental revenue peaks in July and troughs in April, with July running about 2.62 times April's revenue. That's a wide swing between the high and low points of the calendar. Pricing around the April trough and the July peak should reflect that curve rather than a single rate held across the year — the shoulder months in between call for their own adjustments as the season shifts up toward July and back down toward April. ROAM's [approach](https://roammgmt.com/approach/) sets pricing month by month across that curve rather than leaving it static.

## Short-term rental regulations & permits

- Regulation status: friendly
- Permit required: No
- Permit type: none
- Owner-occupancy required: No
- Governing body: Township Zoning/Planning
- Summary: No STR-specific ordinance found for Redford 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: Wayne County has no countywide STR ordinance. Detroit requires principal residence + 90-day cap. Dearborn banned residential STRs (eff. 2026). Dearborn Heights has a total ban (federal lawsuit Jan 2026).

## What performs best here

Bedroom count tracks with revenue in Redford Township. Studios average $24,742 a year at a $154 nightly rate, rising through 1-bedrooms ($26,196), 2-bedrooms ($28,862), and 3-bedrooms ($40,406) up to 5-bedrooms, which average $71,210 a year at a $461 nightly rate. Occupancy moves the opposite direction across that same range — about 46.9% for studios versus 42.98% for 5-bedrooms. ROAM's [full-service management](https://roammgmt.com/services/) prices and markets every bedroom size in the portfolio rather than treating them the same.

## Revenue by bedroom count

| Bedrooms | Annual revenue | ADR | Occupancy |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0 | $24,742 | $154 | 47% |
| 1 | $26,196 | $166 | 46% |
| 2 | $28,862 | $181 | 46% |
| 3 | $40,406 | $253 | 45% |
| 4 | $49,313 | $312 | 44% |
| 5 | $71,210 | $461 | 43% |

## Full-service vacation rental management here

- Revenue optimization — dynamic pricing, listing optimization, and multi-platform distribution.
- Local operations — professional cleaning, maintenance, and 24/7 guest support.
- Owner transparency — real-time reporting through your OwnerRez portal.
- Compliance handled — permits, tax remittance, insurance, and regulation monitoring.

## Frequently asked questions

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

No. Redford Township does not currently require a short-term rental permit — general zoning and nuisance codes apply, under the Township Zoning/Planning department. The state's 6% use tax on transient accommodations under 30 days still applies. Regulation status here is classified as friendly, last verified 2026-04-22.

### How much can a vacation rental make in Redford Township?

Market-wide, the average listing earns about $40,121 a year, with the median at $38,299. The top quartile of listings brings in about $52,638, and the top tenth reaches roughly $69,696.

### What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Redford Township?

The average occupancy rate across Redford Township listings is 45.28%, which sits 8.7 points below the Michigan state average.

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

Nightly rates vary by property size, from about $154 for a studio up to $461 for a 5-bedroom home, based on average rates across bedroom counts.

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

Redford Township scores 90 — exceptional tier — with a gross yield of 22.95%, well above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%. The typical home value here (Zillow index) is about $174,830.

### What are the short-term rental regulations in Redford Township?

Redford Township has no STR-specific ordinance as of the last verification (2026-04-22); general zoning and nuisance codes apply, no permit is required, and the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days. Regulation status is classified as friendly.

### What's peak season for vacation rentals in Redford Township?

July is the peak month for revenue in Redford Township, and April is the trough — July revenue runs about 2.62 times April's.

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

By annual revenue, 5-bedroom properties perform best in Redford Township, averaging $71,210 a year at a $461 nightly rate, compared to $24,742 for studios at a $154 nightly rate.

### What gross yield can a rental property earn in Redford Township?

Gross yield in Redford Township runs 22.95%, about 16.9 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%.

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

Revenue varies along two separate measures. By bedroom count, average annual revenue ranges from about $24,742 for studios to $71,210 for 5-bedroom homes. Market-wide, averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — range from a $40,121 average up to $52,638 at the top quartile and $69,696 at the top decile.

### How much does vacation rental management cost in Redford Township?

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

ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Redford Township — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations for owners who want a hands-off rental.

## How to get started with ROAM

Tell us about your property and market and we'll assess its income potential with real Michigan market data, then onboard your listing with professional setup, multi-channel optimization, and data-driven dynamic pricing. Day to day we handle guest communication, property care, turnovers, and compliance, with transparent financial reporting — all backed by our $5,000 performance guarantee. ROAM is Michigan's data-driven, full-service alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. Start at https://roammgmt.com/get-started/ or contact hello@roammgmt.com · +1-616-319-3545.

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