Ferguson, Missouri
Short-Term Rental Regulations — St. Louis County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: Required
100 ftBuffer Distance
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNo
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap100 ft
Parking RequiredYes
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 82%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Ferguson, Missouri
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Ferguson, Missouri are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Ferguson, Missouri?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Ferguson, Missouri.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Ferguson?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Ferguson short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Ferguson'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 Ferguson, St. Louis County, or Missouri authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.