Kansas City, Missouri

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Jackson County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $3Tax: 7.5%
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
$3License Cost
7.5%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$3
Renewalannually
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNo
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance CapNo non-resident STR within 1,000 feet of another non-resident STR (1-2 unit structures); max 12.5% of units in multi-family structures (3+ units)
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT7.5%

Zoning Restrictions

  • Non-resident STRs prohibited in residentially zoned areas; only allowed in commercially zoned areas; 1,000-foot density rule for single-family/duplex structures; 12.5% cap on multi-family structures

Official Sources

kcmo.gov/programs-initiatives/str
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Kansas City, Missouri

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Kansas City, Missouri are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $3). A lodging/occupancy tax of 7.5% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Kansas City, Missouri?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Kansas City, Missouri.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Kansas City?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $3.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Kansas City?

Short-term rentals in Kansas City are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 7.5%.

Where do these Kansas City short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Kansas City'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 Kansas City, Jackson County, or Missouri authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.