Kinney, Minnesota

Short-Term Rental Regulations — St. Louis County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for St. Louis County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
300 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap300 ft
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Allowed in FAM, SMU, RES, MU, LSO, LCO zone districts; RES zone requires 300-foot buffer between each STR use

Official Sources

stlouiscountymn.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=3BF0wwXddNw%3D&tabid=57&portalid=0&mid=1011
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Kinney, Minnesota

Kinney, Minnesota has no separate city ordinance, so St. Louis County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Kinney, Minnesota?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Kinney, Minnesota.

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

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

These details are verified against Kinney'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 Kinney, St. Louis County, or Minnesota authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.