Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Alexandria, MN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Alexandria, MN, but with restrictions. City regulation requires registration/licensing and inspection; occupancy is limited to three guests per bedroom or a total of 12 unless a conditional use permit is issued. A local contact must be available 24/7 and able to respond within 60 minutes by phone, and the license number must be posted on all advertisements. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

City regulation requires registration/licensing and inspection; occupancy is limited to three guests per bedroom or a total of 12 unless a conditional use permit is issued. A local contact must be available 24/7 and able to respond within 60 minutes by phone, and the license number must be posted on all advertisements.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Alexandria. 1) Apply for licensing and schedule an inspection through Horizon Public Health; 2) Complete the City of Alexandria rental registration via the Alexandria HRA portal; 3) Submit required documentation including local contact info, property aerial images, and septic compliance (if applicable).

1) Apply for licensing and schedule an inspection through Horizon Public Health; 2) Complete the City of Alexandria rental registration via the Alexandria HRA portal; 3) Submit required documentation including local contact info, property aerial images, and septic compliance (if applicable).

Vrbo is permitted in Alexandria, MN under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Alexandria are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Alexandria. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.