Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Ely, MN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Ely, MN, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals in the City of Ely are regulated by a city short term rental license (pursuant to City Code Chapters 16 and 17). Key constraints: occupancy limit set as "Two times the number of bedrooms or sleeping areas plus one," applicants must provide a site/floor plan, proof of insurance, and a Minnesota Department of Health lodging license where applicable; a 24-hour local contact who can respond within 60 minutes is required; number of licenses available may be limited by City Council resolution and inspections/annual fees apply. 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.

Short-term rentals in the City of Ely are regulated by a city short term rental license (pursuant to City Code Chapters 16 and 17). Key constraints: occupancy limit set as "Two times the number of bedrooms or sleeping areas plus one," applicants must provide a site/floor plan, proof of insurance, and a Minnesota Department of Health lodging license where applicable; a 24-hour local contact who can respond within 60 minutes is required; number of licenses available may be limited by City Council resolution and inspections/annual fees apply.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Ely. 1) Complete and submit the City of Ely Short Term Rental License Application (attach site/floor plan, proof of insurance, MN Department of Health lodging license if applicable, and 24-hour contact information). 2) Pay the annual license fee (and schedule/use the rental inspection as required by the current fee schedule). 3) License issuance is subject to available licenses per Council resolution; licenses are annual and require inspection before issuance per the packet.

1) Complete and submit the City of Ely Short Term Rental License Application (attach site/floor plan, proof of insurance, MN Department of Health lodging license if applicable, and 24-hour contact information). 2) Pay the annual license fee (and schedule/use the rental inspection as required by the current fee schedule). 3) License issuance is subject to available licenses per Council resolution; licenses are annual and require inspection before issuance per the packet.

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