Kimball, Minnesota

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Stearns County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Stearns County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License CostConsultation fee $275; Provisional Use Registration $800; Interim Use Permit $2000; Lodging license $360 + $10/room
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stayless than 30 consecutive days (definition of STR, not a minimum)
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • yes — determined by zoning district, lot size, and sewage treatment system; lot size must be 66% of dimensional standard for zoning district

Official Sources

stearnscountymn.gov/1667/Short-Term-Rental-Information
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Kimball, Minnesota

Kimball, Minnesota has no separate city ordinance, so Stearns County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: Consultation fee $275; Provisi).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Kimball, Minnesota?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Kimball, Minnesota.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Kimball?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is Consultation fee $275; Provisi.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Kimball?

Yes — Kimball sets a minimum stay of 30 nights.

Where do these Kimball short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Kimball's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Kimball, Stearns County, or Minnesota authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.