Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Gardner, KS

Airbnb listings are allowed in Gardner, KS, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are defined as "Lodging – Short-Term Rental of Detached House" (a dwelling rented for any term less than 30 consecutive days) and are permitted only as a conditional use in specified residential districts (shown as C* in the City’s Use Table). Owners must provide tenants with city ordinance information on parking/noise/nuisances, post and enforce occupancy limits, provide owner and property-manager contact information to tenants and the City, mark property boundaries to prevent trespass, and not rent solely to host parties or special events (GMC 17.05.050 R). A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals are defined as "Lodging – Short-Term Rental of Detached House" (a dwelling rented for any term less than 30 consecutive days) and are permitted only as a conditional use in specified residential districts (shown as C* in the City’s Use Table). Owners must provide tenants with city ordinance information on parking/noise/nuisances, post and enforce occupancy limits, provide owner and property-manager contact information to tenants and the City, mark property boundaries to prevent trespass, and not rent solely to host parties or special events (GMC 17.05.050 R).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Gardner. 1) File a Conditional Use Permit application with the City of Gardner Community Development/Planning & Zoning (submit application and required site plan/design materials and pay the non-refundable fee per the City Fee Schedule). 2) Complete required public notice (mailed notice to property owners within 200 feet or 1,000 feet when adjacent to unincorporated land, and/or post signage), and appear before the Planning Commission for review/hearing per the Planning Commission application timeline. 3) If approved, comply with the specific standards in GMC 17.05.050 R (occupancy posting, tenant information, contact information on-file and maintained with the City, boundary marking, event prohibition) and any conditions of approval.

1) File a Conditional Use Permit application with the City of Gardner Community Development/Planning & Zoning (submit application and required site plan/design materials and pay the non-refundable fee per the City Fee Schedule). 2) Complete required public notice (mailed notice to property owners within 200 feet or 1,000 feet when adjacent to unincorporated land, and/or post signage), and appear before the Planning Commission for review/hearing per the Planning Commission application timeline. 3) If approved, comply with the specific standards in GMC 17.05.050 R (occupancy posting, tenant information, contact information on-file and maintained with the City, boundary marking, event prohibition) and any conditions of approval.

Vrbo is permitted in Gardner, KS under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Gardner are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Gardner. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.