STR rules by city / Branson, MO
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Branson, MO short-term-rental rules
Branson, MO requires both a Short-Term Rental business license and a Short-Term Rental permit (issued after a fire-safety inspection) to operate; short-term rentals are prohibited in Low Density Residential Districts and may not operate within a primary residence.
What does Branson, MO require?
Branson, MO requires both a Short-Term Rental business license and a Short-Term Rental permit (issued after a fire-safety inspection) to operate; short-term rentals are prohibited in Low Density Residential Districts and may not operate within a primary residence.
How much is the Branson permit fee?
$100 annual Short-Term Rental business license fee + $150 STR Permit fee (paid prior to scheduling the fire-safety inspection) under Ordinance No. 2024-0065 (effective May 1, 2025).
How often do I renew?
Business license: annual (May 1–April 30 license year). STR Permit (fire-safety inspection approval): valid for 3 years from the approval date.
What else should I know?
- An STR does not include rentals that operate within a primary residence.
- Short-term rentals are prohibited from operation in Low Density Residential Districts.
- A Tourism Tax bond is collected during the application process.
Source: City of Branson, MO — Official Website, Nightly/Short-Term Rentals (Ordinance No. 2024-0065). Verified as of July 5, 2026. Rules change, so confirm the current requirement with your city before you submit.
Branson, MO short-term-rental permit questions
- Do I need a permit to run a short-term rental in Branson, MO?
- Branson, MO requires both a Short-Term Rental business license and a Short-Term Rental permit (issued after a fire-safety inspection) to operate; short-term rentals are prohibited in Low Density Residential Districts and may not operate within a primary residence.
- How much does a Branson short-term-rental permit cost?
- $100 annual Short-Term Rental business license fee + $150 STR Permit fee (paid prior to scheduling the fire-safety inspection) under Ordinance No. 2024-0065 (effective May 1, 2025).
- How often do I renew my Branson short-term-rental registration?
- Business license: annual (May 1–April 30 license year). STR Permit (fire-safety inspection approval): valid for 3 years from the approval date.
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