Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Pope County, MN

Vacation Home Rentals (VHRs) are defined as transient rentals under 30 days and are allowed only in permitted zoning districts with performance standards including a one-unit-per-parcel limit. Maximum overnight guests are limited to the lesser of septic system capacity (45 gallons per person) or 12 guests; rentals must have a 24/7 local contact capable of responding within 60 minutes by phone and 120 minutes in person.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Pope County. 1. Submit the Vacation Home Rental Application (L&RM Form 30) to Land & Resource Management with fees ($125 for a 3-year permit) and required documents including a site plan and septic system records. 2. Obtain a health license from Horizon Public Health and include the license number on all advertisements. 3. If requesting more than one unit per parcel or occupancy over 12, apply for an Interim Use Permit (IUP) which requires a public hearing.

1. Submit the Vacation Home Rental Application (L&RM Form 30) to Land & Resource Management with fees ($125 for a 3-year permit) and required documents including a site plan and septic system records. 2. Obtain a health license from Horizon Public Health and include the license number on all advertisements. 3. If requesting more than one unit per parcel or occupancy over 12, apply for an Interim Use Permit (IUP) which requires a public hearing.