How Florissant Handles Short-Term Rentals: A Practical Guide

Florissant maintains 29 local ordinances across all categories, and 4 of those deal specifically with short-term rentals. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Florissant falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Noise Rules

Florissant prohibits short-term rentals and vacation rentals in all residential zoning districts under Section 605.462 of the Code, leaving only B-3 lodging establishments, bed and breakfasts, and private clubs as legal overnight-lodging uses. Whichever lodging form applies, guests are bound by the citywide peace-disturbance ordinance at Section 210.750, which makes any loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that disturbs neighbors a municipal offense.

Key details: STR Status: Prohibited in residential. Prohibition Section: Sec. 605.462. Noise Section: Sec. 210.750. State Statute: RSMo 574.010. Permitted Lodging Zone: B-3 special permit.

Operating a short-term rental in any Florissant residential zoning district directly violates Section 605.462 and is enforceable under Article XVII (Residential Rental Real Estate) license suspension and revocation provisions and the city's general penalty schedule. Noise disturbances at a permitted B-3 lodging establishment are charged under Section 210.750 (peace disturbance) and prosecuted in Florissant Municipal Court; repeated nuisance complaints can support revocation of the lodging-establishment special permit by the Building Department.

This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. Florissant actively enforces its noise rules requirements.

Parking Rules

Because Florissant's Section 605.462 bans short-term and vacation rentals in residential zoning districts, the only lawful overnight lodging in the city is a B-3 bed and breakfast, lodging establishment, or private club, each of which must satisfy the off-street parking standards in Chapter 405 (Zoning Code). Guest parking on residential streets is governed by the citywide street-parking rules in Chapters 355 and 365 and the supplementary district regulations of the Zoning Code.

Key details: STR Status: Prohibited in residential. Prohibition Section: Sec. 605.462. Lodging Zone: B-3 special permit. Heavy-Vehicle Limit: 12,000 lbs licensed. RV Street Permit: 24-hour, Police Dept..

Operating a short-term rental in a residential zone, including providing on-site parking for paying overnight guests, violates Section 605.462. Street-parking infractions by guests of a permitted B-3 lodging operation are enforced by the Florissant Police Department under Chapters 355, 365, and 370 (Violations Bureau) with fines set on the city's published bail schedule, and continued nuisance parking can support revocation of the special-use permit by the Building Department.

This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. Florissant actively enforces its parking rules requirements.

Permit Requirements

Florissant amended its code to prohibit short-term rentals (Bill No. 9695, amending Article XVII Residential Rental Real Estate). All residential rental properties require a license; STRs appear to be prohibited under the residential rental licensing framework.

Key details: STR Status: Prohibited — Bill No. 9695 (Article XVII). Rental License: Required for all rental properties. License Revocation: For criminal activity by residents or guests. Contact: City Clerk, Florissant City Hall: 314-921-5700.

Operating without zoning authorization may result in code enforcement action, cease-and-desist orders, and fines up to $1,000.

This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. Florissant actively enforces its permit requirements requirements.

Taxes & Fees

Since STRs are prohibited in Florissant, no STR-specific tax structure applies. Standard Missouri state sales tax (4.225%) and any applicable city sales taxes apply to lodging in general. Operating a prohibited STR exposes operators to fines.

Key details: STR Status: Prohibited. State Tax: 4.225% on lodging if applicable. Penalty: Fines for operating prohibited STR. Note: No STR tax regime exists — STRs banned.

Non-remittance: penalties + interest per MO Dept. of Revenue. Tax evasion: Class A misdemeanor.

Compared to other cities, Florissant takes a harder line on taxes & fees. The enforcement and penalty structure reflects that.

The Bottom Line

Florissant is tougher than many cities when it comes to short-term rentals. Out of the 4 rules covered here, 4 are rated strict. If you are a homeowner, renter, or business owner in Florissant, take the time to understand these requirements before they become a problem. Most violations come with fines, and some repeat violations can escalate.

These rules come from Florissant's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.