Short-Term Rentals in Dakota County, MN (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Dakota County, Minnesota.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Dakota County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Taxes & Fees

Minnesota sales tax applies to short-term rentals under 30 days. Dakota County has no county-wide lodging tax. Cities and towns may impose up to a 3% local lodging tax under Minn. Stat. 469.190. Operators must remit all applicable taxes.

STR Taxes: State Sales Tax Plus Any City Lodging Tax

Some Restrictions

Minn. Stat. 469.190, subd. 1

A statutory or home rule charter city may by ordinance, and a town may by the affirmative vote of the electors at the annual town meeting, or at a special town meeting, impose a tax of up to three percent on the gross receipts from the furnishing for consideration of lodging.

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