Moose Lake, Minnesota

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Carlton County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $150.00
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Carlton County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
$150.00License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$150.00
Renewal3 years
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Carlton County Zoning authority applies to all unincorporated areas except cities of Barnum, Carlton, Cloquet, Cromwell, Kettle River, Moose Lake, Wrenshall, Wright, and Thomson Township

Official Sources

Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Moose Lake, Minnesota

Moose Lake, Minnesota has no separate city ordinance, so Carlton County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $150.00).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Moose Lake, Minnesota?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Moose Lake?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $150.00.

Where do these Moose Lake short-term rental rules come from?

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