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Kansas City

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Missouri

$200
Permit Fee
7.5%
Occupancy Tax
No
Owner Only
No cap
Day Limit

Full Requirements

Permit RequiredYes
Permit Fee$200
Permit RenewalAnnual
Registration RequiredYes
Owner Occupied OnlyNo
Max Rental DaysNo cap
Occupancy Tax Rate7.5%
Platform Collects TaxYes (Airbnb/VRBO collect)
Prohibited ZonesNon-owner occupied heavily restricted in low-density residential zones.

Day Limit Notes

Recent ordinances highly restrict non-owner-occupied STRs in residential zones.

⚠ Tax Notes

7.5% Convention and Tourism Tax plus standard sales tax.

⚠ Prohibited Zones

Non-owner occupied heavily restricted in low-density residential zones.

Official Source

Kansas City City Government

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Last verified: 2026-03-23 · Always confirm with your local government before listing.