Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Maplewood, MO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Maplewood, MO, but with restrictions. Short-term vacation rentals are allowed only as conditional uses in residential districts (SR, LR, MR) when they meet the requirements of Article XIII, Division 3 (sections 14-800 to 14-804) of the Maplewood Code; accessory dwelling units are explicitly prohibited from operating as short-term vacation rentals. All dwelling units require an occupancy permit and subject rental units must pass the City’s Property Maintenance Inspection Program (annual inspections for rentals; owner schedules and pays for inspection). 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 vacation rentals are allowed only as conditional uses in residential districts (SR, LR, MR) when they meet the requirements of Article XIII, Division 3 (sections 14-800 to 14-804) of the Maplewood Code; accessory dwelling units are explicitly prohibited from operating as short-term vacation rentals. All dwelling units require an occupancy permit and subject rental units must pass the City’s Property Maintenance Inspection Program (annual inspections for rentals; owner schedules and pays for inspection).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Maplewood. 1) Submit a conditional-use permit application per the Maplewood zoning/article IV (applications are considered by Plan & Zoning Commission/City Council with a public hearing). 2) Obtain/maintain an occupancy permit by scheduling and passing the City Property Maintenance inspection (owner schedules and pays; use the City inspection checklist). 3) Comply with any conditions specified in Article XIII, Division 3 (sections 14-800 to 14-804) and any zoning/plan approvals required by the Board/Commission (public hearings are part of the process).

1) Submit a conditional-use permit application per the Maplewood zoning/article IV (applications are considered by Plan & Zoning Commission/City Council with a public hearing). 2) Obtain/maintain an occupancy permit by scheduling and passing the City Property Maintenance inspection (owner schedules and pays; use the City inspection checklist). 3) Comply with any conditions specified in Article XIII, Division 3 (sections 14-800 to 14-804) and any zoning/plan approvals required by the Board/Commission (public hearings are part of the process).

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