Excelsior, Minnesota
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Hennepin County
STR Status
Permit & Licensing
Owner Requirements
Limits & Restrictions
Taxes & Fees
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
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.