St. Paul, Minnesota
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Ramsey County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap50% of dwelling units up to 4 for buildings with more than four units
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- yes — number of STR units varies by building type, owner-occupancy status, and zoning district (e.g. RL-RT1 vs other zoning districts); conditional use permit required to exceed 4 units
Official Sources
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 7, 2026
Short-term rental rules in St. Paul, Minnesota
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in St. Paul, Minnesota are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in St. Paul, Minnesota?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in St. Paul?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these St. Paul short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against 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 St. Paul, Ramsey County, or Minnesota authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.