South St. Paul, Minnesota

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Dakota County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$100.00 for Single-Family Dwelling (includes Townhouse, Condo, Apartment, Mobile Home); $125.00 for Duplex; $150.00 for Triplex; $50 Building Fee + $30 per unit for Multi-Family (4+ units); $50 Administrative Fee (new applications only); $25 Investigation Fee (new applications only)
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

southstpaulmn.gov/131/Rental-Housing-Licensing
Data confidence: 60%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in South St. Paul, Minnesota

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in South St. Paul, Minnesota are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $100.00 for Single-Family Dwel).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in South St. Paul, Minnesota?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in South St. Paul?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $100.00 for Single-Family Dwel.

Where do these South St. Paul short-term rental rules come from?

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