Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Burnsville, MN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Burnsville, MN, but with restrictions. The City requires a Short-Term Vacation Rental (STR) license for those renting private homes or accessory dwelling units (Airbnb/VRBO). Annual renewal is required; operators must notify adjacent neighbors as a courtesy (the City will not deny a permit based on neighbor objection) and must file a monthly lodging tax sales report and remit taxes within 25 days of month’s end. 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.

The City requires a Short-Term Vacation Rental (STR) license for those renting private homes or accessory dwelling units (Airbnb/VRBO). Annual renewal is required; operators must notify adjacent neighbors as a courtesy (the City will not deny a permit based on neighbor objection) and must file a monthly lodging tax sales report and remit taxes within 25 days of month’s end.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Burnsville. 1) Apply online through the City’s licensing/permits portal (ViewPoint): https://burnsvillemn.viewpointcloud.com/; 2) Submit required application materials and pay the annual short-term rental permit fee as listed in the City’s Fees & Charges schedule; 3) Renew annually and file monthly lodging tax sales reports.

1) Apply online through the City’s licensing/permits portal (ViewPoint): https://burnsvillemn.viewpointcloud.com/; 2) Submit required application materials and pay the annual short-term rental permit fee as listed in the City’s Fees & Charges schedule; 3) Renew annually and file monthly lodging tax sales reports.

Vrbo is permitted in Burnsville, 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 Burnsville 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 Burnsville. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.