St. Paul

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.

To host an Airbnb in St. Paul, you must get a special fire safety permit called a 'Fire Certificate of Occupancy.' An inspector will come to your house to check for working smoke detectors and safe exit windows. Once you pass and pay the $100 fee, you'll get a registration number that you must include in your Airbnb description. Don't forget that the city collects a total tax of about 15.9%, though platforms like Airbnb usually handle this for you.