Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Sunrise Beach, MO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Sunrise Beach, MO, but with restrictions. Sunrise Beach’s zoning (R-1) permits short-term rentals; a Short-Term Rental is defined by the City as use of a single-family dwelling for temporary lodging <30 consecutive days where the dwelling is not the guest’s primary residence. Conditions listed in City planning materials: owner-occupancy or local management with a designated 24/7 contact; maximum occupancy consistent with building/fire codes; off-street parking required for guest vehicles; no signage advertising rentals; enforceable noise/trash/nuisance controls with penalties; no outdoor events/parties or commercial activities. 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.

Sunrise Beach’s zoning (R-1) permits short-term rentals; a Short-Term Rental is defined by the City as use of a single-family dwelling for temporary lodging <30 consecutive days where the dwelling is not the guest’s primary residence. Conditions listed in City planning materials: owner-occupancy or local management with a designated 24/7 contact; maximum occupancy consistent with building/fire codes; off-street parking required for guest vehicles; no signage advertising rentals; enforceable noise/trash/nuisance controls with penalties; no outdoor events/parties or commercial activities.

Vrbo is permitted in Sunrise Beach, MO under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Sunrise Beach 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 Sunrise Beach. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.