STR rules by city / Kansas City, MO
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Kansas City, MO short-term-rental rules
Kansas City, MO requires a valid Short-Term Rental Registration under Chapter 56, Article VIII of the City Code before operating any short-term rental (fewer than 30 consecutive days); both resident and non-resident owners must register.
What does Kansas City, MO require?
Kansas City, MO requires a valid Short-Term Rental Registration under Chapter 56, Article VIII of the City Code before operating any short-term rental (fewer than 30 consecutive days); both resident and non-resident owners must register.
How much is the Kansas City permit fee?
$200 standard annual registration fee (applies to both resident and non-resident registrants).
How often do I renew?
Annual. Registration expires at the end of its 1-year period; renewal is accepted beginning 30 days before expiration.
What else should I know?
- Non-Resident registrants (who do not live at the property) face added requirements: business license, zoning compliance, and density limits (1 STR per 1,000 ft / no more than 12.5% of a multi-family structure).
- Non-Resident STRs cannot be within 1,000 feet of another Non-Resident STR near a single-family home or duplex.
Source: City of Kansas City, MO — Short-Term Rental (STR) program (kcmo.gov), per Code of Ordinances Chapter 56, Article VIII. Verified as of July 5, 2026. Rules change, so confirm the current requirement with your city before you submit.
Kansas City, MO short-term-rental permit questions
- Do I need a permit to run a short-term rental in Kansas City, MO?
- Kansas City, MO requires a valid Short-Term Rental Registration under Chapter 56, Article VIII of the City Code before operating any short-term rental (fewer than 30 consecutive days); both resident and non-resident owners must register.
- How much does a Kansas City short-term-rental permit cost?
- $200 standard annual registration fee (applies to both resident and non-resident registrants).
- How often do I renew my Kansas City short-term-rental registration?
- Annual. Registration expires at the end of its 1-year period; renewal is accepted beginning 30 days before expiration.
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