Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Waubun, MN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Waubun, MN, but with restrictions. Mahnomen County zoning and shoreland rules apply to property use; the Shoreland Management Ordinance defines dwelling units to include rental/timeshare accommodations. At the state level, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) requires licensing for vacation home rentals, and the MN Department of Revenue requires sales tax collection on residential short-term rentals. 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.

Mahnomen County zoning and shoreland rules apply to property use; the Shoreland Management Ordinance defines dwelling units to include rental/timeshare accommodations. At the state level, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) requires licensing for vacation home rentals, and the MN Department of Revenue requires sales tax collection on residential short-term rentals.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Waubun. 1) Contact MDH Food, Pools and Lodging Services (FPLS) to obtain a lodging license application for a vacation home rental. 2) Register for state lodging and sales tax with the Minnesota Department of Revenue. 3) Contact Mahnomen County Zoning (David Jurina) to confirm if a conditional use or shoreland permit is required for the specific property.

1) Contact MDH Food, Pools and Lodging Services (FPLS) to obtain a lodging license application for a vacation home rental. 2) Register for state lodging and sales tax with the Minnesota Department of Revenue. 3) Contact Mahnomen County Zoning (David Jurina) to confirm if a conditional use or shoreland permit is required for the specific property.

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