Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Aitkin County, MN

STRs are allowed in all five zoning classifications, with specific restrictions on Natural Environmental (NE) lakes (no motorized watercraft for guests). Occupancy is limited to the lesser of 2 persons per bedroom plus 2, or 1 person per 75 gallons of septic design flow. A local 24-hour contact must be available to respond within 60 minutes, and no more than two STRs are permitted per parcel.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Aitkin County. 1. Submit an Interim Use Permit (IUP) application including a scaled floor plan, site plan, septic certificate of compliance (<3 years old), and a current water test (<1 year old). 2. Obtain a Minnesota Department of Health lodging license if renting for periods less than 7 days. 3. Attend a Planning Commission meeting for application review; once approved, the IUP is valid for 3 years and requires annual inspections.

1. Submit an Interim Use Permit (IUP) application including a scaled floor plan, site plan, septic certificate of compliance (<3 years old), and a current water test (<1 year old). 2. Obtain a Minnesota Department of Health lodging license if renting for periods less than 7 days. 3. Attend a Planning Commission meeting for application review; once approved, the IUP is valid for 3 years and requires annual inspections.