Short-Term Rental Regulations
in O Fallon, MO

Airbnb listings are allowed in O Fallon, MO, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are governed by the City’s Residential Rental Inspection and Occupancy requirements and a 5% Transient Guest Tax. A 'transient guest' is defined as someone occupying a room for no more than 30 days within a one-year period. Permits must be obtained prior to occupancy, and taxes must be remitted monthly to the City Collector. 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 governed by the City’s Residential Rental Inspection and Occupancy requirements and a 5% Transient Guest Tax. A 'transient guest' is defined as someone occupying a room for no more than 30 days within a one-year period. Permits must be obtained prior to occupancy, and taxes must be remitted monthly to the City Collector.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in O Fallon. 1) Apply online for a Residential Rental Occupancy Permit via the City’s CitizenServe portal. 2) Schedule and pass a required rental-occupancy inspection (typically requires 2 days' notice). 3) Pay applicable permit fees and ensure compliance with the 5% Transient Guest Tax reporting requirements.

1) Apply online for a Residential Rental Occupancy Permit via the City’s CitizenServe portal. 2) Schedule and pass a required rental-occupancy inspection (typically requires 2 days' notice). 3) Pay applicable permit fees and ensure compliance with the 5% Transient Guest Tax reporting requirements.

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