Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Baudette, MN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Baudette, MN, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are licensed with specific operational standards: guest registry retained 18 months, primary renter must be 21+, local-agent required if owner resides 100+ miles away, and a 30-minute onsite response requirement for complaints. Requirements also include written notice to property owners within 350 feet, minimum two off-street parking spaces, smoke/CO alarms, liability insurance, and noise limits (no amplified outdoor sound 10:00 p.m.–8:00 a.m.). A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals are licensed with specific operational standards: guest registry retained 18 months, primary renter must be 21+, local-agent required if owner resides 100+ miles away, and a 30-minute onsite response requirement for complaints. Requirements also include written notice to property owners within 350 feet, minimum two off-street parking spaces, smoke/CO alarms, liability insurance, and noise limits (no amplified outdoor sound 10:00 p.m.–8:00 a.m.).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Baudette. 1) Complete and submit the City of Baudette Short-Term Rental Permit Application to Planning & Zoning and pay the $150 fee. 2) Attach required documents: floor plan, aerial/site plan (showing property lines, garbage, and parking), proof of written notice to property owners within 350 feet, and proof of liability insurance. 3) City reviews and approves the application; permits must be renewed annually on January 1 and expire upon property sale or transfer.

1) Complete and submit the City of Baudette Short-Term Rental Permit Application to Planning & Zoning and pay the $150 fee. 2) Attach required documents: floor plan, aerial/site plan (showing property lines, garbage, and parking), proof of written notice to property owners within 350 feet, and proof of liability insurance. 3) City reviews and approves the application; permits must be renewed annually on January 1 and expire upon property sale or transfer.

Vrbo is permitted in Baudette, MN under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Baudette are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Baudette. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.