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Perham Considers Short-Term Rental Tax to Boost Tourism

10/29/2025

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Perham, Minnesota, collects a lodge tax on local hotels, generating about $65,000 annually since 2010 to fund marketing.
The city is considering a short-term rental ordinance to include rentals in the lodge tax.
Marketing Director Leah Monson said campaigns targeted Western Iowa and Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and promoted the Heart of Lakes Trail.
Officials say tourism remains vital to the economy, attracting visitors for outdoor recreation and cultural experiences.

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Perham, Minnesota, collects a lodge tax on local hotels, generating about $65,000 annually since 2010 to fund marketing.
The city is considering a short-term rental ordinance to include rentals in the lodge tax.
Marketing Director Leah Monson said campaigns targeted Western Iowa and Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and promoted the Heart of Lakes Trail.
Officials say tourism remains vital to the economy, attracting visitors for outdoor recreation and cultural experiences.