Marshall, Minn., Mun. Code art. 18-VIII (2026) § 18-149
Additional Conditions For Short-Term Rental Units
Operative Text
No additional occupancy in recreational vehicles, campers, and tents shall be permitted. Off-street parking shall comply with Section 86-230, the City Parking Ordinance. Additionally, no more than two guest parking on the street shall be permitted. If the short-term rental owner owns both short-term and regular rental units in the same property, the owner must register the short-term and regular units separately. Short-term rental registration follow the same fee structure and registration cycle as regular registrations and may include either a conversion fee or a change of ownership fee, depending on the type of unit being rented. The biennial fee for a short-term rental registration shall be as established in the city fee schedule. Any person operating a short-term rental property must comply with Minnesota Department of Health rules regarding public pools and shall, during the course of any such rental period, post a sign with the information required by the Department of Health. Any identification signs must comply with City’s sign ordinance. The property shall not be listed for sale at the time of initial application for registration or any renewals. If a short-term rental unit is located in a single-family residence or a duplex, the short-term rental owner must post either on the property or in the agreement, the provisions related to pets. Additionally, the property lines shall be clearly marked with hedge line, fencing, or corner posts. If pets are permitted, then, when outside, pets must be contained within the yard, including by leash or secured kennel, if the yard is not fenced in a manner that provides a containment area for the pet within the yard. The owner, local property manager, or responsible party shall include the applicable short-term rental registration number on all advertisements, listings, or postings of the unit. The owner of any short-term rental dwelling unit required to be registered shall maintain liability insurance appropriate to cover the short-term rental use in the aggregate of not less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) or conduct each short-term rental transaction through a short-term rental platform that provides equal or greater coverage. Unless further restricted by occupancy laws, no short-term dwelling unit shall be occupied by more than two (2) times the number of legal bedrooms plus one. A "legal bedroom" is "any room or space used or intended to be used for sleeping purposes in either a dwelling or sleeping unit as required by the most recent International Property Maintenance Code regardless of property size. The owner, local property manager, or responsible party shall post the following information in a conspicuous place within each dwelling unit used as a short-term rental: Emergency contact information that is accessible at all times; Contact information for the property owner, or local property manager; Street address; Floor plan indicating fire exits and escape routes; and The short-term rental registration number. In Bed and Breakfast facilities, the owner shall operate and permanently occupy such facility, shall not operate other commercial enterprises, including food and beverage services to anyone other than registered guests, from such facility, and shall not permit or provide cooking equipment in guest bedrooms. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 24-003 on 2/13/2024
Marshall Art. 18-VIII Residential Rental Code § 18-149 establishes a broad set of operating conditions for short-term rental units within the city. The rule covers matters ranging from parking and occupancy limits to insurance requirements, registration procedures, signage, pet policies, and mandatory postings inside each unit. Short-term rentals may not be occupied by more than twice the number of legal bedrooms plus one person, and owners must carry at least $300,000 in liability insurance or use a platform that provides equivalent coverage.
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Operators of short-term rentals in Marshall should be familiar with the full scope of § 18-149, which touches nearly every aspect of day-to-day management. Compliant operators generally register each short-term and regular rental unit separately, include the registration number on all advertisements and listings, post required emergency and property information conspicuously inside the unit, and ensure liability coverage meets the $300,000 aggregate minimum. Operators also typically verify that parking arrangements conform to Section 86-230, that occupancy does not exceed the formula set in § 18-149, and that any property listed for short-term rental is not simultaneously listed for sale at the time of registration or renewal.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Guests and tenants staying in Marshall short-term rentals are protected by the standards set out in § 18-149, including the right to find clearly posted emergency contacts, a floor plan with fire exits, the property's street address, and a valid registration number displayed inside the unit. The occupancy formula—no more than two times the number of legal bedrooms plus one—limits how many people may lawfully share a unit, and the owner is required to carry substantial liability insurance. Those who believe a short-term rental is operating outside the conditions of § 18-149 may consider contacting the City of Marshall's relevant code enforcement or housing office to report potential violations.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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