Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Ramsey County, MN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Ramsey County, MN, but with restrictions. STRs are regulated at the municipal level across Ramsey County. Individual cities impose rules such as owner-occupancy requirements (Saint Paul), annual licensing for non-owner occupied units (Roseville), and the requirement of a designated 'resident agent' capable of responding to issues within 30 miles (New Brighton). Most cities require insurance (typically $300,000 minimum), fire safety inspections, and guest documentation. 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.

STRs are regulated at the municipal level across Ramsey County. Individual cities impose rules such as owner-occupancy requirements (Saint Paul), annual licensing for non-owner occupied units (Roseville), and the requirement of a designated 'resident agent' capable of responding to issues within 30 miles (New Brighton). Most cities require insurance (typically $300,000 minimum), fire safety inspections, and guest documentation.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Ramsey County. 1) Identify the specific city of the property and access its official licensing portal (e.g., PAULIE for St. Paul, ePermits for Roseville). 2) Submit the application with required documentation, including proof of ownership, insurance certificates, and fire safety certificates where applicable. 3) Schedule and pass a city-conducted property inspection and pay the annual licensing fee.

1) Identify the specific city of the property and access its official licensing portal (e.g., PAULIE for St. Paul, ePermits for Roseville). 2) Submit the application with required documentation, including proof of ownership, insurance certificates, and fire safety certificates where applicable. 3) Schedule and pass a city-conducted property inspection and pay the annual licensing fee.

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