Short-Term Rental Regulations
in St. Charles, MO

STRs are limited to properties within the EHP (Extended Historic Preservation) District; residential STRs are capped at 0.15% of total housing units (allowing up to 48 units) and the City states it is currently at that maximum (no new residential applications accepted); proposed residential STRs must meet a 500-foot buffer from other approved/existing residential STRs; only the primary residence (primary structure) may be used as a short-term rental; off-street parking required (one space per bedroom), mandatory noise monitoring device, no amplified sound audible at property line 10:00 pm–10:00 am, and occupancy limited to the primary structure.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in St. Charles. 1) For residentially zoned properties: obtain Conditional Use Permit approval (public hearing and City Council decision) before applying for the Short Term Rental Permit; for commercially zoned properties within the EHP overlay a Conditional Use Permit is not required—contact staff to begin application. 2) Submit the City Short-Term Rental Permit application (Short-Term Rental Permit form) and pay stated fee (application PDF lists Fee: $75.00); staff will schedule an annual safety inspection and the permit must be renewed annually (valid through Dec. 31 each year; new permits received after July 1 are prorated). 3) Follow application requirements: maintain guest identification and acknowledgement records for 3 years, post the short-term rental permit number in advertisements, and comply with neighbor notification/processing requirements (seven business day processing period after notification to property owners within 200 feet).

1) For residentially zoned properties: obtain Conditional Use Permit approval (public hearing and City Council decision) before applying for the Short Term Rental Permit; for commercially zoned properties within the EHP overlay a Conditional Use Permit is not required—contact staff to begin application. 2) Submit the City Short-Term Rental Permit application (Short-Term Rental Permit form) and pay stated fee (application PDF lists Fee: $75.00); staff will schedule an annual safety inspection and the permit must be renewed annually (valid through Dec. 31 each year; new permits received after July 1 are prorated). 3) Follow application requirements: maintain guest identification and acknowledgement records for 3 years, post the short-term rental permit number in advertisements, and comply with neighbor notification/processing requirements (seven business day processing period after notification to property owners within 200 feet).