Short-term rentals in Minnesota local government
What Minnesota city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about short-term rentals — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
31 Minnesota meetings since 2024 covered short-term rentals. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Minnesota with the most short-term rentals activity
- Winona, MN (7)
- Lake Elmo, MN (4)
- Roseville, MN (4)
- Hopkins, MN (3)
- Rice County, MN (3)
- Richfield, MN (2)
- Isanti County, MN (1)
- Cottage Grove, MN (1)
- Bayport, MN (1)
- Faribault County, MN (1)
- Cass County, MN (1)
- Chanhassen, MN (1)
Latest matching meetings
Council considers zoning updates for short-term rentals and new business regulations
The Hopkins City Council will approve routine items including liquor licenses for Bear Cave Brewing and the Elks Lodge, a youth planning commission appointment, and ratify $3,708,693.40 in June payments. The council will also hold first readings on two development code amendments: one reclassifying short-term rentals…
Commission to vote on reclassifying cannabis, liquor, tobacco as conditional uses downtown
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two development code amendments. One would reclassify cannabis sales, off-sale liquor stores, and tobacco shops as conditional uses in the MX-D downtown district, adding a public review process. The other would classify short-term rentals as a permitted…
Planning Commission hearing on five zoning requests including two plats and three permits
The Isanti County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2026, to consider five land-use requests. These include two preliminary plats (Maple Ridge Pines and Black Fox Farm), an interim use permit for a Limited Rural Business selling utility trailers, a conditional use permit for a Rural Tourism…
CVB to review 2027 preliminary budget and River Oaks business plan
The Cottage Grove Convention and Visitors Bureau will hold a regular meeting to hear presentations on the 2026-2030 River Oaks Business Plan, the 2026 events schedule, short-term rental updates, a website redesign, and first-quarter lodging tax collections. The board will also discuss the 2027 preliminary budget as a…
Council to extend ATT temporary cell tower lease at 3303 Langly Ct
The Lake Elmo City Council will consider several approvals, including a lease extension for AT&T's temporary cell tower at 3303 Langly Ct. The council will also adopt a public art policy, approve city center wall art, and move forward with publishing the short‑term rental ordinance. Additional items include…
Planning Commission to consider LP gas storage tank expansion
The Rice County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss and vote on recommendations for five land-use items, including a conditional use permit to add two liquefied petroleum gas storage tanks at an existing distribution site, a waiver of plat, a preliminary plat, two other conditional use permits…
Lake Elmo Planning Commission to hear zoning and development proposals
The Lake Elmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning text amendment for short-term rentals and a preliminary plat for a 78-acre residential development. The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council.
Public hearing on short‑term rental zoning amendment
The Lake Elmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment that would regulate short‑term rental properties, reviewing draft ordinance and resolution documents. The commission will also consider a rezoning, preliminary plat, and variance requests for the Highpointe Crossing development on…
City Council to discuss 2026 goals and bed‑and‑breakfast zoning criteria
The Bayport City Council will hold a workshop on February 2, 2026 at the Bayport Public Library. Council members will discuss goals and priorities for 2026 and review proposed zoning criteria for bed‑and‑breakfast establishments. Staff will present a spreadsheet comparing criteria from surrounding communities and…
City Council to discuss 2026 legislative priorities
The City Council will discuss Roseville's 2026 legislative priorities. The body will also consider several consent agenda items, including short-term rental license renewals and professional service agreements.
Council will discuss licensing rules for short‑term rentals
The Faribault City Council will hold a work session on Jan. 20, 2026. Council members will discuss the proposed 2026 Strategic Plan priorities. They will also consider licensing requirements for short‑term rentals. A lead service line replacement plan will be reviewed.
Planning Commission to review residential plat and land reclassifications
The Cass County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider a 15-lot residential preliminary plat and a request to reclassify 150.68 acres of land. The body will also review several variance requests for residential additions and conditional use permits for retail and short-term rental operations.
Planning Commission will discuss short‑term rentals and the 2026 work plan.
The Planning Commission will discuss short‑term rental issues following the November City Council workshop and consider next steps. Commissioners will review the proposed 2026 work plan for the Planning Commission. The meeting includes updates from the City Council (RLS #132 dated 12/2/2025). Upcoming meetings are…
Winona City Council to consider 2026 budget and property tax levy
The City Council will hold public hearings to discuss the 2026 proposed budget and property tax levy, as well as the Visit Winona 2026 proposed budget. The body will also consider amendments to the short-term rental ordinance and a major abatement for 1171 West Mark Street.
Commission to consider PUD and sale of 501 Mainstreet and 15 6th Ave N
The Hopkins Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Planned Unit Development and the sale of the properties at 501 Mainstreet and 15 6th Avenue North. It will also consider a Conditional Use Permit for a short‑term rental at 29 Van Buren Ave S. In addition, the commission will review the 2026‑2030…
Planning Commission to hold public hearings on short-term rental limits
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding the limitation of short-term rentals and a specific use permit for a tourist home. The body will also review minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting.
City Council to establish 2026 preliminary budget and property tax levy
The City Council will consider the 2026 preliminary budget and property tax levy. The body is also reviewing updates to building, planning, and zoning fees and regulations for short-term rentals.
Planning Commission to review the 2026 Capital Improvement Program
The Winona Planning Commission will conduct a final review of the 2026 Capital Improvement Program. It will also discuss proposed amendments to limit short‑term rentals. A public hearing will be held on the 270 West Broadway Tourist Home IUP application. The meeting includes approval of the August 25, 2025 minutes.
Council to consider new short-term rental and multifamily zoning regulations
The City Council will discuss first readings of ordinances regarding short-term rental licensing and multifamily development regulations for MR-2 and MR-3 districts. The body is also considering updates to city codes for wildlife feeding, portable storage containers, and solid waste disposal.
Public hearing on 162 Mankato Ave tourist home and short‑term rental limits
The Winona Planning Commission will consider approval of the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hold a public hearing on a proposed tourist home at 162 Mankato Avenue. The commission will also discuss a proposal to limit short‑term rentals, including a non‑owner rental with a 500‑foot buffer.
City Council to review Civic Campus Master Plan and road projects
The City Council will consider the approval of RFP and RFQ documents for the Civic Campus Master Plan. The body will also discuss the County Road C Project and various right-of-way and easement vacations.
Planning Commission will consider limiting short‑term rentals
The Winona Planning Commission meeting on July 14, 2025 will review the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting and discuss a proposal to limit short‑term rentals. The commission will also address any other business items before adjourning.
City Council to approve contracts and discuss short-term rentals
The Chanhassen City Council will approve routine items, including claims, contracts for geotechnical services, and meeting minutes. The body will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance regulating short-term rentals.
Planning Commission to discuss short-term rentals and rowhouse zoning
The Winona Planning Commission will meet to discuss limiting short-term rentals and text amendments regarding rowhouses or townhouses. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 23, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
City Council to set sale date for electric fire engine financing
The City Council will consider a right-of-way vacation for Aldine and set a sale date for certificates to fund an electric fire engine. The body will also receive reports on police department efficiency and the Civic Campus Master Plan.
Council to hold public hearing on Hotel Redevelopment TIF plan modifications
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider modifications to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for District No. 2-2. The meeting includes votes on development agreements for hotel redevelopment and the sale of general obligation improvement bonds.
Planning Commission to review Northfield 2045 Comprehensive Plan draft
The Planning Commission will consider text amendments to the Land Development Code regarding cannabis, short-term rentals, and rental density. The body will also hold public hearings for a microdistillery permit and land use table changes.
Planning Commission to hold hearings on two tourist home applications
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding tourist home IUPs for two specific properties. The body will also discuss short-term rental information and address postponed ADU ordinance amendments.
Council considers sign code amendment for dynamic displays
The City Council will discuss fire department staffing and a request to allow dynamic displays in sign regulations. Members will also review the Strategic Plan and potential changes to public comment time limits.
Planning Commission hears proposed zoning ordinance amendments
The Rice County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the county zoning ordinance. The changes aim to align the ordinance with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and recent state legislation. Items include standards for cannabis and hemp businesses, standards for short‑term rentals, and…
Joint session to discuss zoning changes for cannabis, short‑term rentals, industrial
The Rice County Board of Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session to continue discussion of zoning ordinance amendments. Topics include proposed zoning regulations for cannabis businesses, proposed requirements for short‑term rentals, and miscellaneous issues affecting industrial districts…