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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

TaxRateWho 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 Tax0.15%varies
Hennepin County Transit Sales Tax0.5%varies
Metro Area Sales Tax for Housing0.25%varies
Metro Area Transportation Sales Tax0.75%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.

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