Hennepin County, MN Hotels & Lodging: Transient Occupancy Tax (2026)
Key Facts
- County rate
- 0.5%
- MN sales tax
- 6.875%
- Mpls lodging tax
- 3%
- Typical Mpls total
- ~14.65%
Summary
Hennepin County levies a 0.5 percent county lodging tax on top of the 6.875 percent Minnesota sales tax, with cities like Minneapolis adding their own lodging taxes for a typical 13 to 15 percent total.
Notwithstanding section 477A.016 or any other law, 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 at a hotel, motel, rooming house, tourist court, or resort, other than the renting or leasing of it for a continuous period of 30 days or more. A statutory or home rule charter city may by ordinance impose the tax authorized under this subdivision on the camping site receipts of a municipal campground.
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Subd. 2.Existing taxes.
Full Breakdown
Hennepin County imposes a 0.5 percent county lodging tax authorized by special legislation, layered on top of the 6.875 percent Minnesota sales tax. Minneapolis adds a 3 percent lodging tax plus an additional entertainment and sports facility tax, putting downtown hotel rates near 14.65 percent before short-term-rental fees. Bloomington and other host cities have their own lodging taxes funding tourism bureaus and convention infrastructure. Short-term rentals booked through Airbnb or Vrbo collect Minnesota sales tax automatically; county and city taxes may need to be remitted directly.
Violations & Fines
Hotels and STR hosts who fail to collect or remit lodging taxes face Minnesota Department of Revenue audits, interest, and penalties up to 10 percent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Airbnb collect all the right taxes?
Are stays under 30 days always taxed?
Sources & Official References
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