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Rental Property Rules in Wyandotte County, KS (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Wyandotte County, Kansas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Wyandotte County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Rental Registration

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas bars anyone from renting out a dwelling unit until the owner has obtained a rental license or filed a license application under Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Sections 19-225 through 19-249. One license covers every unit in a building under common ownership, and licenses expire every April 30.

Rental Dwelling License Required in Wyandotte County

Significant Restrictions

Code of Ordinances, Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS § 19-226

No person shall rent to another for occupancy, shall offer for rent, or shall allow to be occupied any rental dwelling unit unless the owner has first obtained a license or made application for a license under the terms of this article.

Repairs & Habitability

Sec. 8-432 requires any landlord who agrees to furnish heat to keep rented dwelling units, rooming units, dormitories, or guestrooms at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. Narrow exceptions apply in extreme cold or mild climates.

Wyandotte County Sets 68-Degree Rental Heat Rule

Some Restrictions

Code of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas § 8-432 (2018 IPMC § 602.3)

Section 602.3 Heat supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases, or lets one or more dwelling unit, rooming unit, dormitory or guestroom on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat to maintain a temperature of not less than 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. E...

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