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Minnetonka short-term rental rules (2026)

Minnesota · United States
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These rules apply inside Minnetonka city limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
Rules last checked  ·  Region: US

Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 30 nights

Allowed, with material limits.

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Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

License
Required
Primary residence
Required
Tax on stays
8.525%
total, on our records
Night cap
None

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ALLOWEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Stays of 30 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals.

Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Not legal advice. The legal framework, notes and sources are in the full report.

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The full Minnetonka rules

8 rules on record for Minnetonka, 3 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: minnetonkamatters.com, checked 7 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Minnetonka?

Yes, with material limits.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Minnetonka?

Yes, a license or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Minnetonka?

8.525% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Minnetonka?

No night cap is on record.

Can I rent for longer stays in Minnetonka?

Stays of 30 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

When were the Minnetonka rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Minnetonka on 7 Nov 2026.

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