Short-term rental permit rules in Prior Lake, MN — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Prior Lake City Code Sections 4-380 through 4-388 prohibit rental or lease of a dwelling unit for less than 60 days in all Residential Use Districts. Short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO of single-family homes are effectively banned citywide.
After amending its 2015 ordinance, Prior Lake adopted Sections 4-380 through 4-388 establishing a 60-day minimum rental period in all R-S, R-1, R-2, and R-3 Residential Use Districts. Any rental of a dwelling unit (or part of one) for fewer than 60 consecutive days is prohibited - this captures essentially every Airbnb, VRBO, and weekend-rental arrangement. Legally established short-term rentals predating the ordinance change may continue under non-conforming use protections, but no new short-term rentals can be created in residential districts. A temporary rental permit application carries a $250 fee. Operating without the required permit triggers an after-the-fact authorization at double the stated fee under the city's general permit policy.
Operating a short-term rental in violation of the 60-day minimum is a misdemeanor under City Code with fines up to $1,000 per day and/or 90 days in jail. Each rental period counts as a separate offense. After-the-fact permit fees are double the standard fee.
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