Portal, North Dakota

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Burke County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
State-level data: No city- or county-specific STR ordinance found. Showing North Dakota statewide rules (tax, registration, and any state preemption) that apply here.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

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 RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

tax.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/guidelines/business/sales-use/guideline-hotels-and-motels.pdf
Data confidence: 82%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Portal, North Dakota

Portal has no city- or county-specific short-term-rental ordinance, so North Dakota statewide 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 Portal, North Dakota?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Portal, North Dakota.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Portal?

A short-term rental permit is required.

Where do these Portal short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Portal'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 Portal, Burke County, or North Dakota authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.