Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Otter Tail County, MN

Yes — Airbnb and other short-term rentals are allowed in Otter Tail County, MN, but operators must obtain a permit before listing. Vacation home rentals are governed by a county ordinance establishing a licensing program to mitigate impacts on public health, safety, and environmental quality. Operators must meet specific standard requirements detailed in the county's plan-review application to maintain a valid license. "Airbnb" is a brand name; the rules on this page apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.). See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Vacation home rentals are governed by a county ordinance establishing a licensing program to mitigate impacts on public health, safety, and environmental quality. Operators must meet specific standard requirements detailed in the county's plan-review application to maintain a valid license.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Otter Tail County. 1) Complete the Vacation Home Rental Application (VHR Application) PDF. 2) Review the plan-review requirements on page three of the application to ensure property standards are met. 3) Mail the completed application and required payment to Otter Tail County Public Health.

1) Complete the Vacation Home Rental Application (VHR Application) PDF. 2) Review the plan-review requirements on page three of the application to ensure property standards are met. 3) Mail the completed application and required payment to Otter Tail County Public Health.

Yes. Vrbo operates under the same short-term rental rules as Airbnb in Otter Tail County, MN, since regulations apply to the rental activity rather than the booking platform. A permit is required before you list on Vrbo or any other platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.