Short-Term Rental Regulations in Missouri

State Overview
Missouri does not preempt local STR regulation. Cities and counties have broad authority to enact their own short-term rental ordinances. The state imposes a 4.225% State Sales Tax (Tourism Tax) in addition to any local taxes.

Cities in Missouri

City Permit Tax Rate Day Limit Primary Res.
Branson ✓ Required 12.975% No limit No →
Kansas City ✓ Required ~17.5%+ No limit Varies →
Kimberling City ✓ Required 9.975% No limit No →
Osage Beach Not required 16.95% No limit No →
Wright City ✓ Required 9.725% No limit No →

Missouri's STR Landscape

Missouri does not have a uniform STR framework, leaving regulation to individual municipalities. The state imposes a 4.225% State Sales Tax (Tourism Tax) in addition to local taxes.

Regulation varies significantly across cities. Some cities (Kansas City) require primary residence, while others (Branson, Kimberling City, Osage Beach, Wright City) allow non-owner-occupied rentals. Tax rates vary from 9.725% to ~17.5%.

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Other States

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