City of Minneapolis
Licenses and Consumer Services
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Telephone: 612-673-2080
For Office Use Only
Expiration: Nov 1
AP: BLB&L/BLRental
MCO: 351
Adm Issuance: Yes
License Application: Short-Term Rental Hosting Platforms
Definition: A hosting platform provides booking and transaction services through an online website. This allows an
owner of a short-term rental property to advertise to potential guests.
A short-term rental property offers overnight accommodations for a fee, in a private residence or a portion of the
residence, for 30 days or less.
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website. We are sorry for this temporary inconvenience. Underlined words in dark blue are active hyperlinks.
If you have questions, send an email to businesslicenses@minneapolismn.gov or call 612-673-2080.
2. Background Information
Applicant Name (Last, First, MI)
Business Telephone Number
Minnesota Sales Tax ID Number
Type of Ownership: Corporation LLC Sole Proprietor
Partnership Non Profit
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Application Requirements
1. Complete the application and include all the requirements listed below. Incomplete applications may be
returned.
2. There is a fee, plus a new license processing charge, for this application. You can pay by
Cash: Drop off your application at our office.
Check: Mail or drop off your application at our office.
Credit Card: Mail, drop off or email your application to businesslicenses@minneapolismn.gov. Do not
add your credit card information on this application. We will call you to securely charge your credit card.
3. Personal Information Form (Form #1) - Additional copies are on our website.
This is required for each of the following with a copy of a government issued photo ID attached:
applicant
authorized agent/contact person
the owners, partners, officers, and shareholders who own 25% or more corporate stock; or
the three members who own the highest percentage of interest in the company.
4. Company Structure – Attach the following:
a list of all online Short-Term Rental Platform Trades Names and
Company Relationship Structure which includes online rental identification domains for
each trade name listed above. These records must be updated with the City of Minneapolis when a change is
made in your operational structure. Failure to comply indicates your business is operating without a license.
5. Company Status
Attach a Certificate of Good Standing from the State of Minnesota Secretary of State Office.