Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Chesterfield, MO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Chesterfield, MO, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals of single-family dwellings for terms of less than 30 days are strictly prohibited in part or in whole. Violations are considered ordinance violations punishable by fines ranging from $5 to $1,000 and/or up to three months of imprisonment. 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 of single-family dwellings for terms of less than 30 days are strictly prohibited in part or in whole. Violations are considered ordinance violations punishable by fines ranging from $5 to $1,000 and/or up to three months of imprisonment.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Chesterfield.

Vrbo is permitted in Chesterfield, MO under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.