Hennepin County, MN Short-Term Rentals: Taxes & Fees (2026)
Key Facts
- MN state sales tax
- 6.875%
- Minneapolis lodging
- 6.5%
- Bloomington lodging
- Up to 7%
- Combined typical
- 10-13%
- Airbnb auto-remits
- State only
Summary
Short-term rentals in Hennepin County collect 6.875% Minnesota sales tax plus city-specific lodging taxes ranging from 3% (Bloomington) to 6.5% (Minneapolis), totaling roughly 10-13% on guest stays. Platforms like Airbnb collect MN state tax automatically.
Notwithstanding section 477A.016 or any other law, a statutory or home rule charter city may by ordinance, and a town may by the affirmative vote of the electors at the annual town meeting, or at a special town meeting, impose a tax of up to three percent on the gross receipts from the furnishing for consideration of lodging at a hotel, motel, rooming house, tourist court, or resort, other than the renting or leasing of it for a continuous period of 30 days or more. A statutory or home rule charter city may by ordinance impose the tax authorized under this subdivision on the camping site receipts of a municipal campground.
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Full Breakdown
Minnesota requires STR hosts to collect the 6.875% state sales tax on stays under 30 days. Hennepin County does not impose a separate county lodging tax in most areas, but member cities add their own: Minneapolis charges 6.5% lodging plus 3% entertainment district tax in some zones; Bloomington 7% (Mall of America area); Edina 3%. Hosts using Airbnb or VRBO have state tax remitted automatically, but most city lodging taxes must be filed by the host directly. MSP Airport-adjacent properties in Bloomington face higher combined rates near 13%.
Violations & Fines
Failure to collect or remit results in MN Department of Revenue back-tax assessments, penalties up to 25%, plus city license revocation in cities that condition STR permits on tax compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Airbnb collect city lodging tax?
Are stays over 30 days exempt?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Hennepin County
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