Minnesota short-term rental regulations

Minnesota · The North Star State10 markets coveredUpdated Apr 19, 2026

Restriction mix10 markets

Prohibited2 · 20%

Strict0

Moderate4 · 40%

Permissive4 · 40%

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Prohibited

Banned or owner-occupied only

2 markets

STRs are banned outright or limited to owner-occupied stays only.

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...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Permit fee $2920.1% tax

Bloomington

Minnesota

Prohibited

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

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Permit fee $2000.2% tax

Moderate

Permit required · STRs broadly allowed

4 markets

Permit + tax registration required; otherwise STRs are broadly allowed.

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.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Permit fee $1000.2% 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.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Permit fee $500.1% 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 requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Permit fee $1800.1% 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...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Permit fee $500.1% tax

Permissive

Light-touch rules · STRs welcome

4 markets

Minimal restrictions: basic registration, no permit caps, no night limits.

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 requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Permit fee $1500.1% 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 requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Permit fee $1100.1% 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...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Permit fee $1500.1% 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 requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Permit fee $1500.2% tax

Disclaimer: Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your local planning department before operating a short-term rental.

Minnesota short-term rental regulations

Banned or owner-occupied only

Duluth

Bloomington

Permit required · STRs broadly allowed

St. Paul

Minneapolis

Winona

Mankato

Light-touch rules · STRs welcome

Moorhead

Eden Prairie

Northfield

Rochester

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