St. Louis County, Minnesota Short-Term Rental Rules 2026
LawfulStay tracks short-term rental rules for 3 places in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Each city and town sets its own rules, so select a place below for its permit, tax and other rules, or see all of Minnesota.
St. Louis County at a glance
- Places tracked
- 3 places: 1 conditional, 2 restricted
- License or registration
- Required in all 2 local places
- Tax on stays
- Applies in 1 of 2 local places
- County law
- In the townships where St. Louis County runs zoning, every STR needs a county permit ($430, or $720 for a CUP), an MDH lodging license, liability insurance and a compliant septic system. County rules ›
St. Louis County short-term rental questions
Are short-term rentals legal in St. Louis County?
In all 3 places we track in St. Louis County, short-term rentals are allowed, all with permit conditions or limits.
Do I need a license for a short-term rental in St. Louis County?
All 2 local places we track in St. Louis County require a license, permit or registration. Check your city's page for its rules.
Is there a countywide short-term rental law in St. Louis County?
In the townships where St. Louis County runs zoning, every STR needs a county permit ($430, or $720 for a CUP), an MDH lodging license, liability insurance and a compliant septic system.
Which places in St. Louis County have the strictest rules?
On our records: Duluth, Babbitt.
St. Louis County Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview
The short-term rental regulatory landscape in St. Louis County encompasses 3 tracked jurisdictions: 1 where rentals are allowed with conditions, 2 with restrictions. Hosts operating on platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com should verify local requirements before listing, as rules vary significantly between cities and regions.
All 3 tracked jurisdictions in St. Louis County require some form of permit, license, or registration for short-term rental operations. Requirements range from simple online registration to comprehensive permit applications with inspections.
Tax obligations apply in 2 of 3 jurisdictions. Common taxes include occupancy taxes, tourist levies, and sales taxes. Many jurisdictions require hosts to register for tax collection, and some platforms like Airbnb collect and remit taxes automatically in select locations.
Cities with significant restrictions on vacation rentals include Duluth, Babbitt. These jurisdictions typically impose permit caps, zoning limitations, or primary residence requirements.
LawfulStay monitors St. Louis County STR regulations daily and updates this page as rules change. Each city page includes detailed permit requirements, fee schedules, tax rates, zoning rules, and penalty information sourced from official government websites.