Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Cass County, MN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Cass County, MN, but with restrictions. 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. 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.

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.

Vrbo is permitted in Cass County, 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 Cass County 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 Cass County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.