Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Hennepin County, MN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Hennepin County, MN, but with restrictions. Hennepin County has no single countywide ordinance; rules are set by cities. Minneapolis allows STRs with a management plan, $300,000 liability insurance, neighbor notification, and a 10-person occupancy cap. Edina and Bloomington currently prohibit STRs, while Hopkins requires a conditional use permit. 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.

Hennepin County has no single countywide ordinance; rules are set by cities. Minneapolis allows STRs with a management plan, $300,000 liability insurance, neighbor notification, and a 10-person occupancy cap. Edina and Bloomington currently prohibit STRs, while Hopkins requires a conditional use permit.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Hennepin County.

Vrbo is permitted in Hennepin County, MN under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Hennepin County 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 Hennepin County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.