Minneapolis Title 8 Chapter 277 distinguishes between hosted short-term rentals (host on-site) and unhosted dwelling rentals, applying different licensing tiers and operational requirements to each category.
Minneapolis short-term rental ordinance (Title 8 Ch. 277) creates separate license categories. A hosted rental occurs when the operator resides on the property during the guest stay, typically renting a room within an owner-occupied home. An unhosted whole-dwelling rental requires a more rigorous Short-Term Rental Dwelling License with stricter inspection, insurance, and annual fee obligations. Hosted operations face fewer restrictions because the resident host provides on-site oversight reducing nuisance risk. Operators must accurately classify their listing on the application; misclassification triggers license revocation under Regulatory Services enforcement.
Operating an unhosted whole-dwelling rental under a hosted-only license, or failing to update license type after moving out, results in license revocation, civil penalties, and listing platform takedown notices.
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