Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Olmsted County, MN

Yes — Airbnb and other short-term rentals are allowed in Olmsted County, MN, but operators must obtain a permit before listing. STRs are defined as stays under 30 days. Owner-occupied units must be registered, while non-owner-occupied units require a license and inspection; a lodging license from Olmsted County Public Health is required if the structure rents 5 or more beds. Change-of-occupancy reviews are triggered if more than two STR units are requested or more than 25% of a multi-family building is used for STRs. "Airbnb" is a brand name; the rules on this page apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.). See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

STRs are defined as stays under 30 days. Owner-occupied units must be registered, while non-owner-occupied units require a license and inspection; a lodging license from Olmsted County Public Health is required if the structure rents 5 or more beds. Change-of-occupancy reviews are triggered if more than two STR units are requested or more than 25% of a multi-family building is used for STRs.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Olmsted County. 1. Determine if the unit is owner-occupied (requires registration) or non-owner-occupied (requires a Short Term Rental certificate). 2. Submit the appropriate application and fee to Rochester Community Development. 3. For non-owner-occupied units, schedule and pass a rental safety inspection.

1. Determine if the unit is owner-occupied (requires registration) or non-owner-occupied (requires a Short Term Rental certificate). 2. Submit the appropriate application and fee to Rochester Community Development. 3. For non-owner-occupied units, schedule and pass a rental safety inspection.

Yes. Vrbo operates under the same short-term rental rules as Airbnb in Olmsted County, MN, since regulations apply to the rental activity rather than the booking platform. A permit is required before you list on Vrbo or any other platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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