4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Johnson County, Kansas.
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Kansas has no statewide STR preemption. On March 12, 2026, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners adopted new short-term rental regulations for unincorporated areas, effective April 1, 2026, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Operators must obtain an annual STR permit from the Planning Department for $150, designate a 24/7 local representative, provide off-street parking, and limit guests to two per bedroom plus two additional. Quiet hours run 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily; parties and large gatherings are prohibited. Cities such as Olathe, Overland Park, and Lenexa administer their own STR rules.
Effective April 1, 2026, unincorporated Johnson County requires a $150 annual STR permit from the Planning Department. Operators must also collect Kansas state sales tax (6.5%) plus the Johnson County local sales tax on stays under 29 days. Kansas transient guest tax (up to 2% under K.S.A. 12-1693) is collected only by jurisdictions that have adopted it; the unincorporated County has not enacted a transient guest tax. Marketplace facilitators (Airbnb, Vrbo) collect Kansas sales tax automatically.
Effective April 1, 2026, unincorporated Johnson County STRs must provide adequate off-street parking outside the roadway for all guests. Parking on lawns is prohibited. Vehicles may not block the public right-of-way, and the host's designated 24/7 local representative is responsible for resolving guest parking complaints. Cities — Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Shawnee — set their own STR parking standards inside city limits.
Effective April 1, 2026, short-term rentals in unincorporated Johnson County are limited to two guests per bedroom plus two additional guests (for example, a 3-bedroom listing tops out at 8 guests). Renting individual bedrooms separately from the rest of the dwelling is prohibited. Parties and large gatherings are banned. Quiet hours run 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily, and the host must designate a local representative reachable 24/7 during any rental period.
2 cities in Johnson County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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