Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Grand Forks County, ND

County ordinance does not explicitly define 'short-term rentals'; analogous uses must comply with county zoning district use allowances and performance standards and may require a Special Use, Interim Use, or Administrative Permit; applicable building code, sewage/water requirements, and parking/performance standards must be met. City of Grand Forks (within city limits) has a rental licensing/certificate-of-occupancy program for one- and two-family rentals.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Grand Forks County. 1) Request a pre-application meeting with the Grand Forks County Planning Department; 2) Submit a completed Special Use/Interim/Administrative permit application to the Planning Department with required site plan and supporting information and pay the fee established by the County Commission; 3) For Special/Interim uses, participate in public hearings (Planning Commission and County Commission) and satisfy conditions (inspections, building/sewage compliance) documented in the permit.

1) Request a pre-application meeting with the Grand Forks County Planning Department; 2) Submit a completed Special Use/Interim/Administrative permit application to the Planning Department with required site plan and supporting information and pay the fee established by the County Commission; 3) For Special/Interim uses, participate in public hearings (Planning Commission and County Commission) and satisfy conditions (inspections, building/sewage compliance) documented in the permit.