Short-term Rentals

A short-term rental (STR) as defined in STR Ordinance 395 is a home, cabin, condominium, town-home or similar building that is advertised as, or held out to be, a place where sleeping quarters are furnished to the public on a nightly, weekly, or for less than a 30-day period and is not a bed and breakfast, resort, hotel or motel. Before you advertise and operate a STR property within the City of Crosslake, you are required to have an approved STR license.

The Whitefish Area Lodging Association (WALA) exists to promote tourism and lodging on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes. WALA is made up of more than 50 lodging facilities including resorts, hotels, townhomes, B&Bs, and home rentals in the City of Crosslake and Ideal Township. Property owners in those jurisdictions are required to collect a 1% lodging tax. For more information, visit Whitefish Area Lodging Association Owner Resources.

Short-Term Rental License Steps

1. Review STR Ordinance

2. Collect and complete the documents listed below.

Crosslake Short-Term Rental Application
Short-Term Rental Local Representative & Owner Authorization Affidavit
Notarized Documents
- Short-Term Rental Self Compliance Affidavit
- Short-Term Rental Insurance Affidavit
Health and Life Safety Guidance
A copy of the designated local representative’s driver’s license showing a physical address within 30 minutes of the rental property.
Septic Compliance
Method of payment for the $750.00 license fee – Pay here or mail a check to Crosslake City Hall.

3. Insure your property is ready for a fire inspection and complete the STR Fire & Life Safety Inspection Checklist. You will schedule the fire and life safety inspection when all documents are completed. Please schedule this inspection by contacting chief1@crosslake.net

Once the inspection has been completed and approved you will receive an inspection document from the Crosslake Fire Department.

Our STR platform is currently under development. We appreciate your patience as we work to complete it. Once ready, a link will be available on our website to streamline your application process.