Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Washington County, MN

Regulations vary by municipality: Stillwater caps licenses at 50 outside the downtown and requires operators to be within 60 minutes of the property. Stillwater Township limits rentals to two weekends per month or 75 days per year and caps total licenses at 10. Afton restricts STRs to specific commercial zones (VHS-C) as conditional uses.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Washington County. 1. Submit a Short-Term Home Rental license application to the local Planning Division with the required fee (e.g., $600 in Stillwater). 2. Pass a property inspection and background check for owners/operators. 3. Obtain City Council or Town Board approval; licenses typically require renewal every 1-3 years depending on the municipality.

1. Submit a Short-Term Home Rental license application to the local Planning Division with the required fee (e.g., $600 in Stillwater). 2. Pass a property inspection and background check for owners/operators. 3. Obtain City Council or Town Board approval; licenses typically require renewal every 1-3 years depending on the municipality.