West Union, Minnesota

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Todd County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Todd County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/10/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
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

  • Allowed with licensing (A/CU1) in AF-1, AF-2, R-10, R-2, UG, RT, S zones; Conditional Use Permit required if over certain capacity; not allowed (X) in C zone; in L-MI zone only allowed if structure was permitted prior to August 30th, 2006

Official Sources

toddcountymn.gov/20250819WS.pdf?t=202510081350250
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 10, 2026

Short-term rental rules in West Union, Minnesota

West Union, Minnesota has no separate city ordinance, so Todd County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in West Union, Minnesota?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in West Union?

A short-term rental permit is required.

Where do these West Union short-term rental rules come from?

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