Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Platte County, MO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Platte County, MO, but with restrictions. In Parkville, STRs are restricted to one unit per property and must be the owner's primary residence (waived for 2026 World Cup). Weatherby Lake prohibits STRs entirely, and Weston requires a Bed & Breakfast special use permit for stays under 31 days. Unincorporated county areas require remittance of a transient guest tax for stays of 31 days or less. 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 Parkville, STRs are restricted to one unit per property and must be the owner's primary residence (waived for 2026 World Cup). Weatherby Lake prohibits STRs entirely, and Weston requires a Bed & Breakfast special use permit for stays under 31 days. Unincorporated county areas require remittance of a transient guest tax for stays of 31 days or less.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Platte County. 1. Submit a Short-Term Rental application to the Community Development staff and pay the $300 fee. 2. Obtain a Parkville Business License through the City Clerk’s Office. 3. Remit the 5% tourism/guest room tax to the City on a monthly basis.

1. Submit a Short-Term Rental application to the Community Development staff and pay the $300 fee. 2. Obtain a Parkville Business License through the City Clerk’s Office. 3. Remit the 5% tourism/guest room tax to the City on a monthly basis.

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