Ramsey County, MN Short-Term Rentals: Host Presence Rule (2026)
Key Facts
- County host-presence rule
- None
- St. Paul on-site rule
- Not required
- Required instead
- Responsible-party contact
- Posted with
- Emergency contact info
- Suburbs
- May require local contact
Summary
Ramsey County sets no host-presence requirement. St. Paul does not require the host to stay on-site, but every rental must post a responsible-party contact reachable to handle problems during a guest's stay.
You must post the following information in a conspicuous place within each dwelling unit used as a Short-term rental: Emergency contact information; Contact information for the Short-term rental host or the Responsible party...
Full Breakdown
Host-presence rules are municipal in Minnesota, so Ramsey County imposes none. St. Paul allows non-owner-occupied short-term rentals, meaning the host need not live in the unit; instead, the required posted information must include contact information for the short-term rental host or the responsible party, plus emergency contacts, so someone can respond to issues. Neighboring cities may require a local contact within a set distance or on-site presence, so confirm the specific city's rule where the property is located.
Violations & Fines
Failing to designate and post a reachable responsible party is a Chapter 379 licensing violation; unresponsive hosts risk enforcement and license action by St. Paul DSI.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the host have to be present during a St. Paul stay?
Is there a countywide host-presence rule?
Sources & Official References
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