Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Leavenworth County, KS

Airbnb listings are allowed in Leavenworth County, KS, but with restrictions. In the City of Leavenworth, STRs are restricted to commercial zones, while owner-occupied B&Bs in residential zones require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). In Lansing, STRs require a CUP, a business license, a designated 24-hour local contact, and specific safety equipment like smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. 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.

In the City of Leavenworth, STRs are restricted to commercial zones, while owner-occupied B&Bs in residential zones require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). In Lansing, STRs require a CUP, a business license, a designated 24-hour local contact, and specific safety equipment like smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Leavenworth County. 1. Obtain a Business License from the City Clerk. 2. Submit a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application including details on bedrooms and local contact info. 3. Pass a safety inspection by the City Building Inspector prior to Planning Commission review.

1. Obtain a Business License from the City Clerk. 2. Submit a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application including details on bedrooms and local contact info. 3. Pass a safety inspection by the City Building Inspector prior to Planning Commission review.

Vrbo is permitted in Leavenworth County, 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 Leavenworth County 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 Leavenworth County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.