Springfield, MO Short-Term Rentals: Extended Home Share (2026)
Key Facts
- Occupancy
- Not owner's primary residence
- Spacing
- 500 feet between Type 2 rentals
- Fee
- $350 application fee
- Process
- Neighborhood meeting required
Summary
Springfield's Type 2 short-term rental covers R-SF or R-TH properties that aren't the owner's primary residence, requiring a $350 permit, a neighborhood meeting, and 500 feet of separation from the next Type 2 rental.
(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 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;
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 23 Update 2 | Land Development Code: Supplement 9 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Where a short-term rental sits in an R-SF or R-TH district but isn't the owner or operator's primary residence, the Land Development Code regulates it as Type 2 rather than Type 1. Type 2 rentals must be spaced at least 500 feet apart from each other, can't remove a residential structure for parking or expansion, and can't be rented for receptions, parties, or weddings. Getting a permit requires a $350 application fee plus a certificate of occupancy and annual business license, and a mandatory neighborhood meeting with mailed notice to owners and occupants within 500 feet; if at least two owners, or 30 percent (whichever is greater), file written objections, the application is denied unless overturned on appeal to the planning and zoning commission.
Violations & Fines
Operating a Type 2 rental without the required permit or certificate of occupancy, violating the 500-foot spacing rule, or hosting a party, reception, or wedding on the property violates Sec. 36-473 and its penalty clause.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a Type 2 short-term rental different from Type 1 in Springfield?
Can neighbors block a Type 2 short-term rental permit?
Sources & Official References
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