https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/missouri/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates across Missouri markets. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:32 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/missouri/kansas-city/ Kansas City enforced its prohibition on Non-Resident STRs in residential zones, issuing citations and suspension orders to investors operating non-owner-occupied rentals in areas zoned for single-family or duplex use. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT missouri-kansas-city-2024-10-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/missouri/st-louis/ St. Louis increased monitoring of STR listings for compliance with the 2-night minimum stay requirement, issuing notices to operators offering single-night bookings in violation of the city code. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT missouri-st-louis-2024-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/missouri/osage-beach/ Osage Beach enforced its 30-day minimum stay requirement in R-3 multi-family zones, issuing compliance notices to vacation rental operators in condominium complexes zoned R-3 who were advertising nightly stays. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT missouri-osage-beach-2024-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/missouri/kansas-city/ The City audited Non-Resident STR permits in eligible zones for compliance with the 1,000-foot separation requirement, revoking permits for properties found within the buffer zone of another Non-Resident STR. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT missouri-kansas-city-2024-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/missouri/branson/ Taney County conducted outreach to identify vacation rental operators booking outside major platforms who are not collecting and remitting the county lodging tax. Operators using direct booking channels are reminded of their independent tax remittance obligations. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT missouri-branson-2024-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/missouri/osage-beach/ Camden County and Miller County issued reminders to Osage Beach STR operators about their obligation to collect and remit the Missouri state tourism tax and any applicable local surcharges on all vacation rental stays. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT missouri-osage-beach-2024-04-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/missouri/st-louis/ St. Louis clarified that the 24/7 local agent must be able to respond to the property within 90 minutes of a complaint or emergency, not merely be reachable by phone. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT missouri-st-louis-2024-04-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/missouri/kansas-city/ Kansas City updated its Resident STR annual renewal process, requiring hosts to re-certify their primary residency at the property each year as a condition of renewal. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT missouri-kansas-city-2024-02-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/missouri/osage-beach/ Osage Beach published guidance clarifying which condominium complexes near the Lake of the Ozarks fall under R-3 zoning (30-day minimum) versus zones where nightly rentals are permitted, following widespread operator confusion. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT missouri-osage-beach-2024-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/missouri/st-louis/ The City issued citations to STR operators displaying unauthorized exterior signage — including banners, yard signs, and window signs identifying the property as a vacation rental — beyond the permitted 1x1 city-issued marker. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT missouri-st-louis-2024-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/missouri/branson/ Branson requires all short-term rental operators to obtain a city business license and STR permit. The permit requires proof of compliance with city safety codes (smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, egress) and registration for city and county lodging tax collection. Renewal is annual. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT missouri-branson-2023-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/missouri/branson/ Missouri's marketplace facilitator law now requires Airbnb, Vrbo, and similar platforms to collect and remit Missouri state sales tax and applicable local lodging taxes on behalf of hosts. This simplifies compliance for most Branson vacation rental operators and has improved overall tax collection rates. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT missouri-branson-2023-01-01