Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Ste. Genevieve County, MO

No county-level STR ordinance exists; short-term lodging is governed by Missouri DHSS rules and Ste. Genevieve County Health Department inspections for sanitation and safety. Within the City of Ste. Genevieve, 'vacation rentals by owner' are classified as lodging establishments requiring annual registration, occupancy permits (with inspections upon change of occupancy), compliance with zoning/building codes, and smoke alarm safety standards.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Ste. Genevieve County. 1) For unincorporated county: Obtain a state lodging license by submitting an application to the Missouri DHSS/local public health agency, including an approved inspection report from the Ste. Genevieve County Health Department. 2) For City of Ste. Genevieve: Submit a city lodging/permit application to the Building Commissioner/City Clerk with a Missouri sales tax number, pass an occupancy inspection, and pay the required fees ($25 annual license fee for 5 or fewer rooms).

1) For unincorporated county: Obtain a state lodging license by submitting an application to the Missouri DHSS/local public health agency, including an approved inspection report from the Ste. Genevieve County Health Department. 2) For City of Ste. Genevieve: Submit a city lodging/permit application to the Building Commissioner/City Clerk with a Missouri sales tax number, pass an occupancy inspection, and pay the required fees ($25 annual license fee for 5 or fewer rooms).