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Minneapolis, MN Short-Term Rentals: Host Presence Rule (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Exemption trigger
Owner occupies unit during rental
Partial rental only
Only a portion of unit rented
Homestead but absent
Registration still required, no license
Non-homestead property
Full rental dwelling license required
Citation
§ 244.1845(b) and (d)

Summary

Homestead short-term rentals in Minneapolis need only a registration, not a full rental license, when the owner lives in the unit and stays there during the rental period; renting the whole home while away instead requires the registration without that exemption.

Short-term rental registration is not required for a homestead status property if the owner lives in the dwelling unit, only a portion of the dwelling unit is rented, and the owner occupies the dwelling unit during the rental period.

Source: Minneapolis Code of OrdinancesView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 72).

Full Breakdown

Under Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1845(b), a homestead-status short-term rental dwelling unit needs a short-term rental registration, not a full rental dwelling license. Subsection (d) waives even that registration when the owner lives in the dwelling unit, rents only a portion of it, and occupies the unit during the rental period, the classic host-present exception for renting a spare room while living there. Step outside those bounds, renting the whole unit while away, or operating a non-homestead property, and a registration (homestead) or full rental dwelling license (non-homestead) is required, along with inspections and compliance with the housing maintenance code.

Violations & Fines

Operating a homestead short-term rental without the required registration, or exceeding the host-presence exemption's scope, is enforceable under Chapter 244's licensing provisions: registration denial, revocation, or administrative citation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to rent a spare room in my Minneapolis home?
No: under § 244.1845(d), no registration is required if you live in the unit, rent only part of it, and are present during the stay.
What if I rent my whole home while I'm away?
You lose the exemption: a homestead property not occupied during the rental needs the short-term rental registration under § 244.1845(b), even though a full license applies only to non-homestead property.

Sources & Official References

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