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Alpena council holds first reading of 12-month moratorium on new short-term rentals
Summary
At its March 2 meeting the Alpena City Council heard first reading of Ordinance 26-517, a proposal to impose a temporary moratorium (up to 12 months) on registration and commencement of new short-term rental units; existing registered units would continue to operate and enforcement could include misdemeanor penalties and daily fines.
City Attorney Bill introduced Ordinance 26-517 at the Alpena City Council meeting on March 2, 2026, proposing a temporary moratorium of up to 12 months on the registration and commencement of new short-term rental units in the city of Alpena. Bill said the measure includes background findings on local housing conditions and that any short-term rentals already registered and approved would be allowed to continue operating under the ordinance.
Bill told council the ordinance’s duration could be up to 12 months, could end earlier if the council adopts a replacement ordinance, and could be extended briefly if needed to…
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