St. Cloud, Minnesota

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Stearns County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026
100 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$161 for non-owner occupied 1st unit; $76 for owner occupied 1st unit; $22 per additional unit; $150 pre-rental application fee
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap100 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

ci.stcloud.mn.us/402/Information-for-Owners-of-Rental-Propert
Data confidence: 60%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in St. Cloud, Minnesota

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in St. Cloud, Minnesota are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $161 for non-owner occupied 1s).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in St. Cloud, Minnesota?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in St. Cloud?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $161 for non-owner occupied 1s.

Where do these St. Cloud short-term rental rules come from?

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