Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Perham, MN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Perham, MN, but with restrictions. Bed-and-breakfasts are restricted to owner-occupied residences with a limit of one guest bedroom per dwelling unit. Guests are limited to a maximum stay of 14 days within any 90-day period, and operators must maintain a guest register and meet specific off-street parking requirements (2 spaces for the dwelling plus 1 per guest room). 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.

Bed-and-breakfasts are restricted to owner-occupied residences with a limit of one guest bedroom per dwelling unit. Guests are limited to a maximum stay of 14 days within any 90-day period, and operators must maintain a guest register and meet specific off-street parking requirements (2 spaces for the dwelling plus 1 per guest room).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Perham. 1) Apply for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) through the City Planning Commission and City Council, providing a site plan that demonstrates compliance with parking and owner-occupancy rules. 2) Register the property as a rental unit by submitting the City’s rental-housing registration application to City Hall. 3) Comply with any required building or code inspections and maintain a guest register as mandated by the zoning ordinance.

1) Apply for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) through the City Planning Commission and City Council, providing a site plan that demonstrates compliance with parking and owner-occupancy rules. 2) Register the property as a rental unit by submitting the City’s rental-housing registration application to City Hall. 3) Comply with any required building or code inspections and maintain a guest register as mandated by the zoning ordinance.

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