Baltimore vs Minneapolis
Maryland Legal but Limited | Minnesota Legal with Permit
Disclaimer: General information only — not legal advice. Verify with your local government.
| Requirement | Baltimore, Maryland | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Legality Status | Legal but Limited | Legal with Permit |
| Permit Fee | $200 biennial license fee per dwelling unit | $64 short-term rental registration fee |
| Tax Rate | 9.5% Baltimore Hotel Tax + 6% state lodging tax | 6.875% state sales tax + up to 3% Minneapolis entertainment tax (~10% combined) |
| Annual Day Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Renewal Interval | Biennial | Annual |
| Platform Remits Taxes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Fine Example | $500/violation for unlicensed operation; up to $1,000 for state registration violations | Up to $2,000 per violation; license revocation for repeated offenses |
| Verdict | Minneapolis has more favorable STR regulations overall. | |
Baltimore, Maryland
Status Legal but Limited
Permit Fee $200 biennial license fee per dwelling unit
Tax Rate 9.5% Baltimore Hotel Tax + 6% state lodging tax
Day Limit No limit
Renewal Biennial
Platform Tax Yes
Max Fine $500/violation for unlicensed operation; up to $1,000 for state registration violations
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Status Legal with Permit
Permit Fee $64 short-term rental registration fee
Tax Rate 6.875% state sales tax + up to 3% Minneapolis entertainment tax (~10% combined)
Day Limit No limit
Renewal Annual
Platform Tax Yes
Max Fine Up to $2,000 per violation; license revocation for repeated offenses
Minneapolis has more favorable STR regulations overall.
Baltimore Overview
Primary residence required; max two licenses per host. Stays must be under 90 consecutive nights. Must pass home inspection.
Full Baltimore guide →Minneapolis Overview
Owners limited to one STR property plus their homesteaded residence; buildings with 20+ units capped at 10% STR units. $300,000 liability insurance and neighbor notification required.
Full Minneapolis guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Is it easier to Airbnb in Baltimore or Minneapolis?
Baltimore is classified as "Legal but Limited" while Minneapolis is "Legal with Permit." Baltimore's permit fee is $200 biennial license fee per dwelling unit compared to $64 short-term rental registration fee in Minneapolis.
Which city has higher STR taxes — Baltimore or Minneapolis?
Baltimore charges 9.5% Baltimore Hotel Tax + 6% state lodging tax, while Minneapolis charges 6.875% state sales tax + up to 3% Minneapolis entertainment tax (~10% combined). Compare the full breakdown in the table above.
Which city has stricter fines for illegal short-term rentals?
Baltimore: $500/violation for unlicensed operation; up to $1,000 for state registration violations. Minneapolis: Up to $2,000 per violation; license revocation for repeated offenses.