Excelsior, Minnesota

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Hennepin County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/10/2026
70 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap70 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Prohibited in residential districts unless primary residence in R1/R2; permitted in downtown commercial, cottage commercial, and mixed-use commercial districts if unit is above ground floor

Official Sources

Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 10, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Excelsior, Minnesota

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Excelsior, Minnesota are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. The home must be the host's primary residence.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Excelsior, Minnesota?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Excelsior, Minnesota. The home must be the host's primary residence.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Excelsior?

A short-term rental permit is required.

Where do these Excelsior short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Excelsior's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Excelsior, Hennepin County, or Minnesota authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.