Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Cass County, ND

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Cass County, ND because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No county-level short-term rental (STR) ordinance or licensing program exists for Cass County, ND; land use is administered by the Planning Office and individual township zoning. Operators must comply with North Dakota state law requiring sales and use tax collection for rentals under 30 consecutive days. Specific municipalities within the county may have their own independent licensing requirements. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No county-level short-term rental (STR) ordinance or licensing program exists for Cass County, ND; land use is administered by the Planning Office and individual township zoning. Operators must comply with North Dakota state law requiring sales and use tax collection for rentals under 30 consecutive days. Specific municipalities within the county may have their own independent licensing requirements.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Cass County.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Cass County, ND for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Cass 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 Cass County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.