Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Duluth, MN

STRs are categorized into Accessory Home Share (owner present, max 4 guests), Accessory Vacation Dwelling Unit Limited (homestead, max 21 nights/year), and Vacation Dwelling Units (non-owner occupied). VDUs are subject to a city-wide cap (except in Form Districts) and occupancy is generally limited to 9 guests across a maximum of 4 bedrooms.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Duluth. 1) Determine permit category and request a pre-application meeting via the Planning Division (required for VDUs). 2) Submit the application and required documents (site plans, surveys) through the ePlace portal and pay the application fee. 3) Complete Life Safety fire inspections and obtain an Operational Permit; VDUs additionally require a Planning Commission public hearing and City Council approval.

1) Determine permit category and request a pre-application meeting via the Planning Division (required for VDUs). 2) Submit the application and required documents (site plans, surveys) through the ePlace portal and pay the application fee. 3) Complete Life Safety fire inspections and obtain an Operational Permit; VDUs additionally require a Planning Commission public hearing and City Council approval.