Sauk Centre, Minnesota

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Stearns County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredYes
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

  • Allowed by IUP in R-1 (Low and Medium Density Residential) zoning district

Official Sources

saukcentre.govoffice2.com/vertical/sites/%7BD28FAE32-EDE3-421C-BD2D-FA8E76EA5F8C%7D/uploads/October_10_2023_Planning_Commission_Meeting_Packet.pdf
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Sauk Centre, Minnesota

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Sauk Centre, Minnesota are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Sauk Centre, Minnesota?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Sauk Centre?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

Where do these Sauk Centre short-term rental rules come from?

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