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Short Term Rental
On June 14, 2020 Crow Wing County passed a Short-Term Rental Licensing ordinance requiring all property owners that operate a short term rental to obtain a license through the county beginning January 1st, 2021 and renewed annually. In addition to these Crow Wing County licensing requirements, it is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that the property meets any short-term rental requirements of the city or township in which the property is located.
Short Term Rental Licensing ordinance
Applying for a license
Please review our helpful guide to ensure you have all the information you will need to fill out your application.
Click here Version OptionsShort Term RentalHeadlineto apply for a Short-Term Rental License.
Current septic compliance inspections are required for license approval. During the winter months an inspection is not always possible. A winter window form may be filled out and attached to your license application allowing you until July 1st to have an inspection completed.Winter Window Form *This form must be notarized
If you are connected to one of the following subsurface septic treatment systems (SSTS), a city/municipal sewer or a local sanitary sewer district a wavier form will need to be filled out and attached to your application.
Septic Compliance Inspection Waiver Form
A 24 hour, 7 days a week contact is required for all rentals. An authorized agent form is required on all applications to list who this contact is, whether it be yourself or someone acting on your behalf as an authorized agent.
Short Term Rental Authorized Agent Form
Complaints
All complaints of violations of this ordinance are handled by our 24/7 hotline which can be reached at 218-824-1132 or by filling out the online complaint form. The online form allows you to upload and submit photo evidence of the violation.
Licensing Fee:
$200 - 2 bedroom or less$300 - 3-4 bedroom
$400 - 5-6 bedroom
$500 - 7 + bedroom
Frequently Asked Questions
Short Term Rental Questions?
Email us at shorttermrental@crowwing.us