Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Minneapolis, MN (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Minneapolis pay roughly 15.03% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.
Itemized tax rates
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota state general sales taxApplies to short-term lodging (rentals under 30 days). Accommodations intermediaries (Airbnb/Vrbo) must collect and remit on platform bookings; hosts must register and collect on direct bookings. | 6.875% | varies |
| Minneapolis Sales TaxLocal sales tax applying to lodging; platform collects on platform bookings, host on direct bookings. | 0.5% | varies |
| Hennepin County Sales Tax | 0.15% | varies |
| Hennepin County Transit Sales Tax | 0.5% | varies |
| Metro Area Sales Tax for Housing | 0.25% | varies |
| Metro Area Transportation Sales Tax | 0.75% | varies |
| Minneapolis Entertainment TaxApplies citywide to all short-term lodging accommodations, including residential STRs. Total tax on a typical STR stay (50 rooms or less) is 12.025% per MN DOR Fact Sheet 164M. | 3% | varies |
| Minneapolis Lodging TaxOnly applies to lodging establishments with more than 50 rooms, so it generally does NOT apply to typical short-term rentals. Combined Minneapolis city taxes on lodging are capped at 6.5%. | 3% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Minneapolis stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Minneapolis occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Minnesota state general sales tax (6.875%)· collection varies | $30.94 |
| Minneapolis Sales Tax (0.5%)· collection varies | $2.25 |
| Hennepin County Sales Tax (0.15%)· collection varies | $0.68 |
| Hennepin County Transit Sales Tax (0.5%)· collection varies | $2.25 |
| Metro Area Sales Tax for Housing (0.25%)· collection varies | $1.13 |
| Metro Area Transportation Sales Tax (0.75%)· collection varies | $3.38 |
| Minneapolis Entertainment Tax (3%)· collection varies | $13.50 |
| Minneapolis Lodging Tax (3%)· collection varies | $13.50 |
| Total tax (15.03%) | $67.61 |
| Guest pays | $517.61 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 21, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Minneapolis and your booking platform.