Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Battle Lake, MN

STRs are restricted to a maximum of 15 overnight guests. Owners must maintain a guest registry for 18 months and ensure a contact person can respond onsite within 30 minutes to complaints. A valid Otter Tail County vacation home rental license must be obtained before applying for the city permit.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Battle Lake. 1. Obtain a Vacation Home Rental License from Otter Tail County. 2. Submit the City of Battle Lake application with a $150 fee, the county license, a floor plan, an aerial property map, and proof of liability insurance. 3. Notify all property owners within 350 feet of the rental unit prior to permit issuance.

1. Obtain a Vacation Home Rental License from Otter Tail County. 2. Submit the City of Battle Lake application with a $150 fee, the county license, a floor plan, an aerial property map, and proof of liability insurance. 3. Notify all property owners within 350 feet of the rental unit prior to permit issuance.