Short-term rental licenses
Who needs this license
Requirements
If you plan to charge rent for a stay of 30 days or less, you will need a short-term rental license. This also applies to internet platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo.
An owner can only have one short-term rental property besides their home. This includes limited liability corporations (LLCs). It also applies to people with more than one LLC.
You cannot get more than one short-term rental license. If you own other units, you must get a regular rental license for them.
In a building with 20 or more units, only 10 percent can be short-term rentals.
Exemptions
You do not need a short-term rental license if:
- You rent a spare room while you remain in your home
- The rental is more than 30 days
If the rental is more than 30 days, you will need a regular rental license.
Short-term rental packet
Requirements
Types of short-term rentals
| What you rent | What is required |
|---|---|
| Room |
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| Homestead unit or condo |
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| Non-homestead units, in a building with less than 20 units |
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| Non-homestead units, in a building with over 20 units |
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Registration numbers
When you list your unit on an internet platform, you can use your license number as your registration number.
If you register a space that does not need a license, like a spare bedroom, state that you are exempt.
Print a license
Contact us
Inspections Services
Regulatory Services
Phone
Address
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 510
Minneapolis, MN 55415