Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Stillwater, MN

Short-term rentals (30 days or less) require a city license and are capped at 50 licenses outside the Central Business District. Non-owner-occupied units must meet R-1 accessibility and MN building code standards with certified architectural plans; all units must have on-site parking, no events/parties, and a host or operator available within 60 minutes.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Stillwater. 1) Submit the Short-Term Home Rental application and required documents to the Planning Division with a $600 fee (plus background check fees). 2) Pass building and fire inspections and provide certified architectural plans if the property is non-owner-occupied. 3) Obtain City Council approval; licenses are valid for three years and are nontransferable.

1) Submit the Short-Term Home Rental application and required documents to the Planning Division with a $600 fee (plus background check fees). 2) Pass building and fire inspections and provide certified architectural plans if the property is non-owner-occupied. 3) Obtain City Council approval; licenses are valid for three years and are nontransferable.