Short-Term Rentals in Springfield, MO (2026)

Springfield Land Development Code § 36-473(2)(c)

A short-term rental type 2 permit shall be required for short-term rental type 2 uses. ... Applicant(s) shall hold a neighborhood meeting at the property involved in the application or in the immediate vicinity. Notice of the meeting shall be sent by first-class mail, postage paid, at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to the owner of each real property within 500 feet of the short-term rental...

Springfield Land Development Code § 36-473(2)(b)5, (4)(a)3, (4)(a)6

A short-term rental type 2 shall not be rented for receptions, parties, weddings, or any similar activities on the property... The owner of a short-term type 2 or short-term type 3 rental shall post, conspicuously in each rental unit... 3.The restrictions on noise applicable under section 36-485, noise standards, including limitations on the use of amplified sound;...6.That the short-term renta...

Springfield Land Development Code § 36-473(2)(c)1, (8)(b)

A fee of $350.00 or as set forth in the schedule of fees, shall accompany any short-term rental type 2 application and is in addition to the permit and certificate of occupancy fee required by this section. ... Hosting platforms shall be responsible for collecting all applicable city taxes and remitting the same to the city. The hosting platform shall be considered an agent of the short-term re...

Springfield Land Development Code § 36-473(4)(a)4

(4)Short-term rental notification requirements.(a)The owner of a short-term type 2 or short-term type 3 rental shall post, conspicuously in each rental unit the following information:1.The names and contact information of the person or persons responsible for the day-to-day operations of the short-term rental;2.The certificate of occupancy and business license number;3.The restrictions on noise...

Springfield Land Development Code § 36-473(2)(b)1; § 36-473(3)(b)1

Density limitations: No short-term rental type 2 shall be located within 500 feet of another short-term rental type 2, as measured by the shortest distance between the two closest property lines; ... No more than two short-term rental type 3 units are allowed on a premises;

Springfield Land Development Code § 36-473(1)

(1)Short-term rental type 1.(a)This section (1) shall apply to a short-term rental use that:1.Is rented for periods of less than 30 consecutive days;2.Is located within a R-SF or R-TH zoning district; and3.Is a residential dwelling that is the primary residence of the short-term rental owner or operator.(b)The following provisions shall apply to a short-term rental type 1:1.A short-term rental ...

Springfield Land Development Code § 36-473(2)

(2)Short-term rental type 2.(a)This section (2) shall apply to a short-term rental use that:1.Is rented for periods of less than 30 consecutive days;2.Is located within a R-SF or R-TH zoning district; and3.Is not a residential dwelling that is the primary residence of the short-term rental owner or operator.(b)The following provisions shall apply to a short-term rental type 2:1.Density limitati...

Springfield Land Development Code § 36-473(9)

(9)Penalties.(a)Any violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment in jail for a period not exceeding 180 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. The court shall not suspend imposition of sentence for any violation of this section.(c)Any person found guilty of a violation of this section shall be sentenced to a minimum fine of $500.00.(d)...

Springfield Land Development Code § 36-473(8)(b), (d)

Hosting platforms shall be responsible for collecting all applicable city taxes and remitting the same to the city. The hosting platform shall be considered an agent of the short-term rental licensee for tax collection and remittance responsibilities as set forth in Chapter 70, Article V of this Code.(c)Subject to applicable laws, hosting platforms shall disclose to the city on a regular basis ...