Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Peterson, MN

Fillmore County zoning explicitly lists 'Boarding or rental of rooms, including bed and breakfast establishments' as conditional uses in residential districts. Bed & Breakfasts are limited to 1–5 guest rooms, meals only to registered overnight guests, and the owner must obtain a Minnesota Department of Health license where required; Country Inns require a conditional use permit and minimum lot size (3 acres). Site plans and compliance with zoning/performance standards apply.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Peterson. 1) Meet with the Fillmore County Zoning Administrator to obtain application forms and instructions. 2) Submit the completed Conditional Use Permit or Bed & Breakfast permit application with required exhibits (site plan, evidence of ownership, soils/septic/water info as applicable) and pay the filing fee. 3) Application is referred to the Planning Commission, includes a public hearing, and is decided by the County Board; B&B operators must also obtain any required Minnesota Department of Health licenses.

1) Meet with the Fillmore County Zoning Administrator to obtain application forms and instructions. 2) Submit the completed Conditional Use Permit or Bed & Breakfast permit application with required exhibits (site plan, evidence of ownership, soils/septic/water info as applicable) and pay the filing fee. 3) Application is referred to the Planning Commission, includes a public hearing, and is decided by the County Board; B&B operators must also obtain any required Minnesota Department of Health licenses.