West St. Paul, Minnesota
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Dakota 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 RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap10% of single-family lots per block in R-1 Zoning District
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Density cap applies in R-1 Zoning District; max 10% of lots per block eligible for rental license
Official Sources
Data confidence: 65%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in West St. Paul, Minnesota
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in West St. Paul, Minnesota are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in West St. Paul, Minnesota?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in West St. Paul, Minnesota.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in West St. Paul?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these West St. Paul short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against West 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 West St. Paul, Dakota County, or Minnesota authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.