Minneapolis Short-Term Rental Regulations
| Permit | ✓ Required — Short-Term Rental Registration or Short-Term Rental Hosting License ($64) |
| Primary Residence | Not required |
| Annual Day Limit | No limit — 29 days or fewer per stay |
| Tax Rate | 13.025% |
| Max Penalty | Not publicly specified |
| Insurance | $300,000 liability required |
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Permit & Licensing
Short-Term Rental Registration or Short-Term Rental Hosting License
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Initial cost | $64 |
| Renewal | $64 / 1 year |
This permit type does not require primary residence.
Application Process
In-person application at Business Licenses & Consumer Services, Public Service Building, 505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Tax Obligations
| Tax | Rate | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Tax breakdown not available. See combined rate below. | ||
Combined rate: 13.025% of gross rental income.
Collection: Platform auto-remit or property owner self-remit, depending on arrangement
Rental Limits
Minneapolis does not impose an annual cap on the number of nights you can rent. Each individual stay must be 29 days or fewer per stay.
Occupancy & Density Limits
10 occupants maximum
Zoning & Restrictions
In buildings with 20+ units, no more than 10% can be short-term rentals
Insurance & Safety
Insurance
Operators must maintain at least $300,000 in liability insurance covering the property's use as a short-term rental.
Safety & Operating Requirements
- Management plan
- Neighbor notification
- Posted floor plan showing exits and escape routes
- Registration number listed in online listings
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Not publicly specified
Compliance Checklist
Follow these steps to legally operate a short-term rental in Minneapolis:
- Meet safety requirements. Management plan. Neighbor notification. Posted floor plan showing exits and escape routes. Registration number listed in online listings.
- Obtain liability insurance. $300,000 minimum.
- Apply for Short-Term Rental Registration or Short-Term Rental Hosting License. Submit application + $64 fee.
- Register for tax accounts. Set up lodging tax accounts with Minnesota Department of Revenue.
- Collect and remit taxes. 13.025% on all bookings.
- Renew annually. $64 renewal fee.