Dakota County, MN Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- County parking rule
- None
- Overnight cap basis
- City Property Maintenance Code
- Garage vehicles
- Not counted (Mendota Hts)
- Listing must state
- Overnight vehicle limit
- Posting required
- Parking map in unit
Summary
Dakota County has no STR parking rule. Cities set them. Mendota Heights limits overnight vehicles to the number allowed by its Property Maintenance Code and requires listings to state the overnight vehicle cap and post a parking map.
The maximum number of vehicles that may be parked overnight on the property shall be consistent with the Property Maintenance Code. Vehicles in garages shall not be counted towards total number of vehicles.
Full Breakdown
Parking for short-term rentals is regulated by cities, not Dakota County. Under Mendota Heights City Code 3-5A-4(A), the maximum number of vehicles parked overnight must be consistent with the city's Property Maintenance Code, and vehicles inside garages are not counted. The listing must state the overnight vehicle limit, and the operator must post a parking map showing all allowable parking locations inside the unit. Other Dakota County cities impose their own driveway and street-parking limits, so confirm the rules with your city before hosting.
Violations & Fines
Over-parking or failing to post required parking information is a city licensing violation subject to notice and enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cars can guests park?
Do I need to post parking rules?
Sources & Official References
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