Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Maplewood, MO

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).