Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Park Rapids, MN

Short-term rentals require an annual City short-term rental permit and must be located in the correct zoning district; the property must have a current rental registration and pass required rental inspections before permit issuance. Operators must pay and report lodging tax monthly, post guest behavior rules and a guest vehicle log, and comply with linear street-density limits; the City Planner may impose conditions and permits must be displayed on-site.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Park Rapids. 1) Complete and submit the City Short-Term Rental Permit Application to the City Planner with the applicable fee ($100 annual, $50 if filed after Oct 1). 2) Ensure the property has a current rental registration and has passed required rental inspections and provide any required certifications (zoning confirmation, guest rules, lodging-tax reporting). 3) City Planner conducts administrative review, may impose conditions, issues the permit (must be displayed onsite); renew annually.

1) Complete and submit the City Short-Term Rental Permit Application to the City Planner with the applicable fee ($100 annual, $50 if filed after Oct 1). 2) Ensure the property has a current rental registration and has passed required rental inspections and provide any required certifications (zoning confirmation, guest rules, lodging-tax reporting). 3) City Planner conducts administrative review, may impose conditions, issues the permit (must be displayed onsite); renew annually.