Short-Term Rental Regulations
in St. Louis Park, MN

Airbnb listings are allowed in St. Louis Park, MN, but with restrictions. City requires an annual rental/business license for any non-owner-occupied single-family home, duplex, townhome, condominium or multifamily unit; owner-occupied dwellings occupied by the owner for a minimum of six months per calendar year and rented rooms within an owner-occupied dwelling are exempt. The city may inspect rental properties on a two-year cycle and requires rental-license training for owners/managers before a license is issued. 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.

City requires an annual rental/business license for any non-owner-occupied single-family home, duplex, townhome, condominium or multifamily unit; owner-occupied dwellings occupied by the owner for a minimum of six months per calendar year and rented rooms within an owner-occupied dwelling are exempt. The city may inspect rental properties on a two-year cycle and requires rental-license training for owners/managers before a license is issued.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in St. Louis Park. 1) Complete and return the City’s 2026 Rental License application. 2) Ensure the owner or property manager completes the required City rental-license training program (required every three years). 3) Comply with property maintenance inspections conducted by city staff every two years and renew the license annually by January 1.

1) Complete and return the City’s 2026 Rental License application. 2) Ensure the owner or property manager completes the required City rental-license training program (required every three years). 3) Comply with property maintenance inspections conducted by city staff every two years and renew the license annually by January 1.

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