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Richfield City Council approves short-term rental ordinance with five-day minimum stay
Summary
The Richfield City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance restricting short-term rentals, adopting a five-day minimum stay as an amendment, and authorized summary publication. Council directed staff to develop a business-licensing program and may consider a cap on licenses.
RICHFIELD, Minn. — The Richfield City Council on May 27 approved the second reading of an ordinance restricting short-term rentals (STRs) in the city and authorized summary publication after amending the proposal to require a five-day minimum stay.
The ordinance had been presented by staff recommending a one-week minimum stay unless the operator lives on-site and is present during the rental term; staff also recommended treating STRs as a business license, requiring inspections and remittance of lodging tax, and an implementation date of Jan. 1, 2026. Council members debated whether a three-, five- or seven-day minimum would best balance neighborhood concerns and hosts’ business needs.
Councilmember Burke, who led discussion of the ordinance, said residents worried about housing availability and neighborhood disruption. “Those are the voices…
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