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Minnesota Short-Term Rental Regulations by City

Comprehensive short-term rental guides for 10 markets in Minnesota.

2
🚫 Prohibited
20%
4
⚠️ Moderate
40%
4
✅ Permissive
40%

🚫 Prohibited

2 markets

Duluth

Minnesota

Prohibited

Duluth regulates STRs through a three-tiered permitting system that distinguishes between owner-occupied home shares and full-time vacation rentals, the latter of which is subject to a citywide cap.

Permit requiredNight limits
Primary residence
0.1% total tax

Bloomington

Minnesota

Prohibited

Short-term rentals of less than 30 consecutive days are strictly prohibited in Bloomington.

0.2% total tax

⚠️ Moderate

4 markets

St. Paul

Minnesota

Moderate

St. Paul requires all short-term rental hosts to obtain a Fire Certificate of Occupancy and register with the Department of Safety and Inspections. The city distinguishes between owner-occupied and non-owner occupied units, with the latter potentially requiring additional zoning approvals.

Permit required
0.2% total tax

Minneapolis

Minnesota

Moderate

The City of Minneapolis requires all short-term rental hosts to obtain a license under Chapter 350 of the Municipal Code. Regulations differentiate between owner-occupied (Tier 1) and non-owner occupied (Tier 2) units, with higher fees for the latter.

Permit required
0.1% total tax

Winona

Minnesota

Moderate

Short-term rentals (Tourist Homes) in Winona require a rental housing license, property inspection, and may necessitate a public hearing for an Interim Use Permit in residential zones.

Permit required
0.1% total tax

Mankato

Minnesota

Moderate

Mankato requires short-term rental operators to obtain a specific Short-Term Rental License, adhere to a 25% neighborhood density cap, and comply with strict parking and occupancy standards.

Permit required
0.1% total tax

✅ Permissive

4 markets

Moorhead

Minnesota

Permissive

Moorhead requires all short-term rental properties to be registered annually with the city and undergo mandatory safety inspections and owner training.

Permit required
0.1% total tax

Eden Prairie

Minnesota

Permissive

Short-term rentals in Eden Prairie are permitted provided the owner obtains an annual Rental Housing License and passes a mandatory fire safety inspection.

Permit required
0.1% total tax

Northfield

Minnesota

Permissive

Northfield requires all short-term rentals to obtain a rental license, pass a safety inspection, and adhere to local zoning density caps and residency requirements for property managers.

Permit required
0.1% total tax

Rochester

Minnesota

Permissive

Rochester requires all short-term rentals to be registered and licensed, distinguishing between owner-occupied and non-owner occupied units.

Permit required
0.2% total tax