Mankato, Minnesota
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Blue Earth County
STR Status
Permit & Licensing
Owner Requirements
Limits & Restrictions
Taxes & Fees
Zoning Restrictions
- Allowed in Agriculture, Conservation, Rural Residence, Rural Townsite, Shoreland, Urban Fringe Overlay districts; standards only apply outside cities and outside of Mankato Township and Lime Township
Official Sources
Short-term rental rules in Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato, Minnesota has no separate city ordinance, so Blue Earth 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 Mankato, Minnesota?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Mankato, Minnesota.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Mankato?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Mankato short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Mankato'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 Mankato, Blue Earth County, or Minnesota authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.