Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Laporte, MN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Laporte, MN, but with restrictions. STRs are permitted subject to performance standards. Occupancy is limited to one person per 75 gallons/day of SSTS design flow (or 200 gallons/person for holding tanks). Overnight guests are defined as those present between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., and rentals must adhere to quiet hours, parking rules, and annual renewal requirements. 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.

STRs are permitted subject to performance standards. Occupancy is limited to one person per 75 gallons/day of SSTS design flow (or 200 gallons/person for holding tanks). Overnight guests are defined as those present between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., and rentals must adhere to quiet hours, parking rules, and annual renewal requirements.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Laporte. 1. Submit a completed STR License Application to Hubbard County Environmental Services with the applicable fee ($300-$500 based on occupancy). 2. Provide required documentation including an SSTS certificate of compliance, a passing water test within one year, a parcel map, and photos. 3. Obtain the annual license and renew it each year.

1. Submit a completed STR License Application to Hubbard County Environmental Services with the applicable fee ($300-$500 based on occupancy). 2. Provide required documentation including an SSTS certificate of compliance, a passing water test within one year, a parcel map, and photos. 3. Obtain the annual license and renew it each year.

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