Minnesota Short-Term Rental Laws by City (2026)
Short-term rental rules in Minnesota are set city by city — a property that is legal to rent nightly in one town can be prohibited a few miles away. The table below covers 2 Minnesota cities (2 human-verified against official sources), with each city's legal status, permit cost, and last-verified date.
Statewide short-term rental rules in Minnesota
Minnesota is one of the few states with a true statewide permit: because state law defines any place furnishing sleeping accommodations for periods of less than one week as a 'hotel or motel,' vacation home rentals must hold an annual lodging license from the Minnesota Department of Health (or a delegated local public health agency) under Minn. Stat. ch. 157. There is no state preemption law, so cities, towns, and counties remain free to layer on their own STR licensing, zoning limits, caps, or outright bans. Rentals of less than 30 days are subject to the 6.875% state sales tax plus any local sales and lodging taxes (up to 3% under Minn. Stat. 469.190), and booking platforms ('accommodations intermediaries') must register and collect tax on the sales they facilitate.
| City | Status | Permit fee | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | Restricted | $64 | July 21, 2026 |
| St. Paul | Permit required | $45 | July 21, 2026 |
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This page is informational only and is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Regulations change frequently — verify current requirements with each jurisdiction before operating. HOA and condo rules may prohibit short-term rentals regardless of city law.