North Dakota short-term rental regulations

North Dakota · The Peace Garden State3 markets coveredUpdated Apr 10, 2026

Restriction mix3 markets

Prohibited0

Strict0

Moderate1 · 33%

Permissive2 · 67%

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Moderate

Permit required · STRs broadly allowed

1 market

Permit + tax registration required; otherwise STRs are broadly allowed.

Grand Forks

North Dakota

Moderate

Grand Forks requires short-term rentals to obtain a specialized permit, undergo safety inspections, and collect a total lodging tax of 10.5%.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence

0.1% tax

Permissive

Light-touch rules · STRs welcome

2 markets

Minimal restrictions: basic registration, no permit caps, no night limits.

Bismarck

North Dakota

Permissive

Short-term rentals are permitted in any housing unit in Bismarck with no specific permit requirement as of 2025, provided they maintain a residential...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Free permit0.1% tax

Fargo

North Dakota

Permissive

Fargo does not currently require a dedicated short-term rental permit, but properties must be recorded with the city's Inspections Department and are subject...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Free permit0.1% tax

Neighboring states & common comparisons

Montana14 markets Minnesota10 markets South Dakota6 markets

Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your local planning department before operating a short-term rental.