Minneapolis, MN Hotels & Lodging: Transient Occupancy Tax (2026)
Key Facts
- State sales tax
- 6.875 percent
- Minneapolis lodging tax
- 3 percent
- Convention Center tax
- 2.625 percent
- Combined effective rate
- About 13 percent
- Statute
- Minn. Stat. Chapter 297A
Summary
Hotel and short-term lodging stays in Minneapolis carry a combined tax burden of about 13 percent: 6.875 percent Minnesota sales tax, 3 percent Minneapolis lodging tax, and 2.625 percent Minneapolis Convention Center tax.
This subdivision shall not apply to any statutory or home rule charter city or town that has a lodging tax authorized by special law or enacted prior to 1972 at the time of enactment of this section. § Subd.
Full Breakdown
Lodging in Minneapolis is taxed at three layered rates. Minnesota imposes a 6.875 percent state sales tax under Minn. Stat. Chapter 297A. Minneapolis adds a 3 percent local lodging tax dedicated to tourism promotion and convention support, plus a 2.625 percent Convention Center tax that supports the Minneapolis Convention Center facility. The combined effective rate is approximately 13 percent on the room charge. Hotels, motels, and short-term rental hosts using platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo are responsible for collecting and remitting these taxes. Some platforms collect on behalf of hosts under voluntary collection agreements with the state and city.
Violations & Fines
Failure to collect or remit lodging taxes triggers state and city audits, back taxes, interest, and penalties. Persistent noncompliance can affect a property's short-term rental license under Title 8 Chapter 277.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Airbnb and Vrbo collect lodging taxes automatically?
Are stays over 30 days exempt?
Sources & Official References
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