Saint Paul, MN Short-Term Rentals: Taxes & Fees (2026)

Short-term rental hosts in Saint Paul are responsible for collecting and remitting multiple taxes on stays of fewer than 30 consecutive days. The Minnesota state sales tax of 6.875% applies to the full lodging price. The City of Saint Paul levies a 1.5% local sales tax and a 3% lodging tax. Additional transit improvement taxes of 0.25% (housing) and 0.75% (transportation) also apply, bringing the combined effective tax rate to approximately 12.375%. Under Minnesota Revenue Notice 17-06, hosts using accommodations intermediary platforms such as Airbnb or VRBO may have the state sales tax collected and remitted by the platform on their behalf; however, hosts should verify which specific taxes the platform handles, as they may still be responsible for certain local taxes. Hosts must register with the Minnesota Department of Revenue to collect and remit any taxes not handled by their platform. The annual STR Host License fee is $42, paid to the Department of Safety and Inspections. Failure to collect and remit required taxes may result in penalties from both the state and city. Contact the Minnesota Department of Revenue or Saint Paul DSI at (651) 266-8989 for current rates and registration requirements.