Can I Airbnb in St. Paul, MN? (2026)
Short-term rentals (stays under 30 days) have been legal throughout St. Paul since December 2, 2017, but every host must hold an annual Short-Term Rental Host License ($45 per dwelling unit) from the Department of Safety and Inspections, and platforms need their own license. Owner-occupancy is not required, though zoning standards cap how many units in a building may be STRs (more units allowed when the owner is in residence), and hosts must carry $300,000 liability coverage or book exclusively through a covered platform. Lodging is taxed heavily: 6.875% state sales tax plus 3% city lodging tax and 3% in combined city/county/metro local sales taxes, for roughly 12.9% total.
What’s required: a Short-Term Rental Host License ($45) is required; occupancy taxes apply; renew annual.
Check a specific address
Rules can vary by zone and parcel. Resolve any Minnesota street address to its jurisdiction and see the verified rules that apply.
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Verified July 21, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Also check HOA/condo rules and your lease, which can prohibit short-term rentals even where the city allows them.