Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Itasca County, MN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Itasca County, MN, but with restrictions. Itasca County has drafted an ordinance establishing a licensing program for short-term rental units to mitigate public health, safety, and environmental impacts; the ordinance adopts Minnesota lodging statutes and states that short-term rentals are to be licensed under county rules except that units rented for 6 days or less may be licensed under the Minnesota Department of Health and be exempt from county licensing. Required materials in the county license include SSTS compliance, water test results, and a site plan. 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.

Itasca County has drafted an ordinance establishing a licensing program for short-term rental units to mitigate public health, safety, and environmental impacts; the ordinance adopts Minnesota lodging statutes and states that short-term rentals are to be licensed under county rules except that units rented for 6 days or less may be licensed under the Minnesota Department of Health and be exempt from county licensing. Required materials in the county license include SSTS compliance, water test results, and a site plan.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Itasca County. 1) Complete and submit the Itasca County Short-Term Rental License Application to Itasca County Environmental Services; 2) Include required documents: completed application, copy of valid Certificate of SSTS Compliance, accredited lab water test results meeting MDH requirements, and a site plan; 3) Pay the stated fee ($450; $100 if valid MDH license), license covers three years and must be renewed by January 1 prior to rental activity.

1) Complete and submit the Itasca County Short-Term Rental License Application to Itasca County Environmental Services; 2) Include required documents: completed application, copy of valid Certificate of SSTS Compliance, accredited lab water test results meeting MDH requirements, and a site plan; 3) Pay the stated fee ($450; $100 if valid MDH license), license covers three years and must be renewed by January 1 prior to rental activity.

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