Short-term rental permit rules in Scott County, MN — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Minnesota has no statewide STR law, so rules vary by city. Prior Lake effectively bans rentals under 60 days in residential zones, while Savage licenses owner-occupied STRs. Shakopee has no dedicated STR license.
Short-term rentals in Scott County are governed locally, and the approach differs sharply by city. Prior Lake's code (Sections 4-380 to 4-388) prohibits renting a home for fewer than 60 days in residential districts and only permits stays of 60 to 180 days by permit. Savage has adopted an ordinance licensing owner-occupied short-term rentals. Shakopee has no dedicated STR license, so operators fall under general zoning and nuisance rules. In the unincorporated townships, Scott County zoning controls. Always confirm current rules with the city or county before listing.
Operating without a required permit, or in a district where short stays are banned, can bring daily fines, often $200 to $1,000, plus orders to stop renting.
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