Shafer, Minnesota
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Chisago County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: RequiredFee: $400
$400License Cost
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$400
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes
Limits & Restrictions
Parking RequiredYes
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- may be further restricted or prohibited by host City or Township
Official Sources
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 14, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Shafer, Minnesota
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Shafer, Minnesota are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $400).
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Shafer, Minnesota?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Shafer, Minnesota.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Shafer?
A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $400.
Where do these Shafer short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Shafer'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 Shafer, Chisago County, or Minnesota authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.