Lawrence, Kansas

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Douglas County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$17.00 annual license fee plus $50.00 inspection fee
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNo
Primary Residence RequiredNo
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Accessory Dwelling Units prohibited as STR; Non-owner occupied requires Special Use Permit

Official Sources

assets.lawrenceks.org/pds/devservices/ced/shorttermrental/Ord9560.pdf
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Lawrence, Kansas

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Lawrence, Kansas are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $17.00 annual license fee plus).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Lawrence, Kansas?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Lawrence, Kansas.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Lawrence?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $17.00 annual license fee plus.

Where do these Lawrence short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Lawrence's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Lawrence, Douglas County, or Kansas authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.