Medford, Minnesota

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Steele County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

State-level data: No city- or county-specific STR ordinance found. Showing Minnesota statewide rules (tax, registration, and any state preemption) that apply here.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTgeneral rate sales tax and any applicable local and lodging taxes

Official Sources

revenue.state.mn.us/guide/sales-residential-short-term-rentals
Data confidence: 70%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Medford, Minnesota

Medford has no city- or county-specific short-term-rental ordinance, so Minnesota statewide rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of general rate sales t applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Medford, Minnesota?

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

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Medford?

Short-term rentals in Medford are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of general rate sales t.

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

These details are verified against Medford'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 Medford, Steele County, or Minnesota authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.