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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Glenwood, MN

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Vacation Home Rentals (VHR/STRs) are permitted only in "allowed zoning districts" per Pope County LUCO and are prohibited in certain shoreland and industrial/commercial districts; limited to one VHR per parcel unless approved by Interim Use Permit; maximum overnight occupancy is limited by SSTS design capacity (45 gal/person/day) or 12 guests, whichever is less; VHRs must have a compliant subsurface sewage treatment system (holding tanks prohibited), display license information in advertisements, provide onsite parking, 24/7 local contact, noise/lighting/garbage and property-boundary controls, and post required information inside the unit.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Consult Pope County Land & Resource Management; submit the Vacation Home Rental application (Land Use Permit or Interim Use Permit if required) including SSTS design/inspection/as-built records, site plan, local contact info and advertisement details; 2) Pay stated fees (VHR land use permit $125 for a 3-year permit; renewal $75; SSTS operating permit fee VHR $150 and renewal $30) and obtain an SSTS Operating Permit; 3) Obtain Horizon Public Health license and comply with posting, recordkeeping and permit conditions; renew per stated cadence (VHR permit 3-year term).

Official Resources

Official Glenwood STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Glenwood, MN?
Vacation Home Rentals (VHR/STRs) are permitted only in "allowed zoning districts" per Pope County LUCO and are prohibited in certain shoreland and industrial/commercial districts; limited to one VHR per parcel unless approved by Interim Use Permit; maximum overnight occupancy is limited by SSTS design capacity (45 gal/person/day) or 12 guests, whichever is less; VHRs must have a compliant subsurface sewage treatment system (holding tanks prohibited), display license information in advertisements, provide onsite parking, 24/7 local contact, noise/lighting/garbage and property-boundary controls, and post required information inside the unit.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Glenwood?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Glenwood. 1) Consult Pope County Land & Resource Management; submit the Vacation Home Rental application (Land Use Permit or Interim Use Permit if required) including SSTS design/inspection/as-built records, site plan, local contact info and advertisement details; 2) Pay stated fees (VHR land use permit $125 for a 3-year permit; renewal $75; SSTS operating permit fee VHR $150 and renewal $30) and obtain an SSTS Operating Permit; 3) Obtain Horizon Public Health license and comply with posting, recordkeeping and permit conditions; renew per stated cadence (VHR permit 3-year term).
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Glenwood?
1) Consult Pope County Land & Resource Management; submit the Vacation Home Rental application (Land Use Permit or Interim Use Permit if required) including SSTS design/inspection/as-built records, site plan, local contact info and advertisement details; 2) Pay stated fees (VHR land use permit $125 for a 3-year permit; renewal $75; SSTS operating permit fee VHR $150 and renewal $30) and obtain an SSTS Operating Permit; 3) Obtain Horizon Public Health license and comply with posting, recordkeeping and permit conditions; renew per stated cadence (VHR permit 3-year term).

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction