Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Winona County, MN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Winona County, MN, but with restrictions. In the City of Winona, STRs (Tourist Homes) require a Planning Commission public hearing for residential districts and must pay local lodging taxes. For unincorporated Winona County, rentals must comply with Minnesota Department standards, particularly in Shoreland areas, and may require conditional use permits for specific lodging types like resorts or guest houses. 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.

In the City of Winona, STRs (Tourist Homes) require a Planning Commission public hearing for residential districts and must pay local lodging taxes. For unincorporated Winona County, rentals must comply with Minnesota Department standards, particularly in Shoreland areas, and may require conditional use permits for specific lodging types like resorts or guest houses.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Winona County. For the City of Winona: 1) Schedule and pass a property inspection. 2) Apply for a Rental Housing License (valid for 5 years). 3) If in a residential zone, attend a Planning Commission public hearing. For Winona County: Submit applications through the online permitting portal.

For the City of Winona: 1) Schedule and pass a property inspection. 2) Apply for a Rental Housing License (valid for 5 years). 3) If in a residential zone, attend a Planning Commission public hearing. For Winona County: Submit applications through the online permitting portal.

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