Lakeville, Minnesota

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Dakota County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$100 initial; $50 annual renewal
Renewalannual
Permit Cap2 permits
Business License RequiredNo
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNo
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap2 permits per owner
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

lakevillemn.gov/1256/Short-Term-Rentals
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Lakeville, Minnesota

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Lakeville, Minnesota are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $100 initial; $50 annual renew).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Lakeville, Minnesota?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $100 initial; $50 annual renew.

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

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