Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Cass County, MN

Cass County requires every short-term rental to hold a valid STR Annual License; the county maintains a 24/7 complaint hotline and call-center process that notifies local contacts for permitted properties. Additional operational details (zoning, occupancy limits, primary-residence rules, inspections, fees, and other conditions) are set forth in the Cass County Short-Term Rental Ordinance 2024-04.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Cass County. 1) Create an account and submit an STR Annual License application through the Cass County STR Annual License Portal (Deckard portal) linked on the county’s Permits & Forms page; 2) Complete the online application and pay any required fees through the portal; 3) Contact Cass County Environmental Services with questions or for submission alternatives at the phone/email listed on the county Permits & Forms page. Licenses are annual.

1) Create an account and submit an STR Annual License application through the Cass County STR Annual License Portal (Deckard portal) linked on the county’s Permits & Forms page; 2) Complete the online application and pay any required fees through the portal; 3) Contact Cass County Environmental Services with questions or for submission alternatives at the phone/email listed on the county Permits & Forms page. Licenses are annual.