Frequently Asked Questions

No, but the property owner must apply for an Short-Term Rental Administrative Permit.

Yes. Property owners who obtain a Short-Term Rental Administrative Permit can rent the entire home (or rooms) for short-term use. The property owner does not need to be present during the short-term rental stay.

Yes. The maximum number of overnight occupants, including permanent occupants of the property if they are present, is limited to two (2) adults per bedroom, plus their dependent children. Adults are defined as 18 years or older.

Yes. All guest vehicles must be parked within the garage or upon a driveway surface within the short-term rental property. No trucks and trailers are allowed.

Any visitors of the short-term rental cannot be parked on public streets between the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.

No. Special events, loud parties, camping, fireworks, or discharge of firearms are not permitted during the short-term rental stay.

Yes. Noise shall not carry beyond property lines and shall be subject to section 4-1-4 of the city code, including reduced noise levels between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

NOTE: Special events, loud parties, camping, fireworks, or discharge of firearms are not permitted during the short-term rental stay.

Yes. Property owners are limited to a maximum of two (2) Short-Term Rental Administrative Permits in Lakeville.

The initial Short-Term Rental Administrative Permit costs $100. All permits require an annual renewal, and the renewal costs $50 per year.

All Short-Term Rental Administrative Permits require annual renewal based on the following guidelines:   

• A short-term rental permit issued between January 1 and October 31 of any given calendar year shall expire at midnight on December 31 of that same calendar year.
• A short-term rental permit issued between November 1 and December 31 of any given calendar year shall authorize use of the property as a short-term rental through December 31 of the following calendar year.

Application for renewal is encouraged to be made at least sixty (60) days before the expiration date. The City cannot guarantee renewal by January 1 without a minimum of thirty (30) days renewal notice.

Yes. The ordinance requires that the short-term rental property owner pay all federal, state and local taxes, including local lodging tax as required by title 3, chapter 17 of city code during the short-term rental permit term.

There are not restrictions on the number of stays. The length of stay should be 31 days or less for short-term rentals. If you plan to rent your property for 32+ days, that is considered a long-term rental and requires Residential Rental Registration.

Short-term rentals are defined as a stay of 31 days or less. If you plan to rent your property for 32+ days, that is considered a long-term rental and requires Residential Rental Registration.

No. The new property owner is required to apply for and obtain a new Short-Term Rental Administrative Permit.

Short-term rentals are only allowed in residential-zoned properties.

No. The City does not require an inspection with the issuance of a Short-Term Rental Administrative Permit.

Yes, your Short-Term Rental Administrative Permit can be suspended or revoked if your property is found to be out of compliance with the general provisions and performance standards of Title 9, Chapter 10 or any other provision of city code.  

Upon determining that a short-term rental property is out of compliance, the permittee shall be ordered by the Zoning Administrator to correct the violation and take any/all appropriate actions necessary to prevent further violations. This process includes first, second and third offense notices before revocation will occur.

Any appeals related to permit revocation shall be filed by the property owner or local management with the Zoning Administrator within ten (10) days of the order. Appeals received within the designated timeline shall be heard by the City Council at its next regular meeting.

Revocation of a short-term home rental permit by the City will prohibit the property owner’s ability to reapply for a permit until after three hundred sixty-five (365) calendar days have passed from the date of revocation.

More information about this process can be found by reading 9-10-8: Suspension and Revocation in city code.