St. James, Minnesota
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Watonwan County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: RequiredFee: $60.00
$60.00License Cost
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$60.00
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 / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 60%Last updated: June 9, 2026
Short-term rental rules in St. James, Minnesota
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in St. James, Minnesota are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $60.00).
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in St. James, Minnesota?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in St. James, Minnesota.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in St. James?
A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $60.00.
Where do these St. James short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against St. James'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. James, Watonwan County, or Minnesota authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.