Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Mc Grath, MN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Mc Grath, MN, but with restrictions. Aitkin County requires an Interim Use Permit (IUP) for any dwelling rented for less than 30 consecutive days; IUPs are valid up to three years with annual inspections and fees. Vacation/Short-Term Rentals are allowed in all county zoning classifications, with lake-specific limits (Natural Environmental lakes: no motorized watercraft) and limits such as no more than two STRs per parcel; occupancy limited to 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional persons (or limited by SSTS capacity of 1 person per 75 gallons/day). Hosts must post emergency contact information, maintain septic and water testing documentation, and ensure advertising matches approved occupancy. 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.

Aitkin County requires an Interim Use Permit (IUP) for any dwelling rented for less than 30 consecutive days; IUPs are valid up to three years with annual inspections and fees. Vacation/Short-Term Rentals are allowed in all county zoning classifications, with lake-specific limits (Natural Environmental lakes: no motorized watercraft) and limits such as no more than two STRs per parcel; occupancy limited to 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional persons (or limited by SSTS capacity of 1 person per 75 gallons/day). Hosts must post emergency contact information, maintain septic and water testing documentation, and ensure advertising matches approved occupancy.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Mc Grath. 1) Submit an Interim Use Permit application via Aitkin County’s online permitting portal including required attachments: scaled floor plan, to-scale site plan, septic compliance certificate (<3 years), current water test (<1 year), emergency contact info, solid waste plan, pet policy, and advertising list; pay the $696 fee. 2) Environmental Services conducts an inspection and the applicant must attend the Planning Commission meeting. 3) If approved, the IUP is valid for 3 years with annual inspections ($100) and bedroom fees ($100/bedroom) required.

1) Submit an Interim Use Permit application via Aitkin County’s online permitting portal including required attachments: scaled floor plan, to-scale site plan, septic compliance certificate (<3 years), current water test (<1 year), emergency contact info, solid waste plan, pet policy, and advertising list; pay the $696 fee. 2) Environmental Services conducts an inspection and the applicant must attend the Planning Commission meeting. 3) If approved, the IUP is valid for 3 years with annual inspections ($100) and bedroom fees ($100/bedroom) required.

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