Non-owner-occupied short-term rentals in Kansas City may be subject to annual rental night caps in certain residential zoning districts, while owner-occupied rentals face no cap.
Kansas City's STR rules differentiate between owner-occupied rentals (the host lives on site) and non-owner-occupied rentals (entire unit, investor-owned). Owner-occupied rentals generally face no annual night cap. Non-owner-occupied STRs in lower-density residential zones may be limited to a set number of rental nights per year, commonly in the range of 95 to 120 nights, or may require special zoning approval to operate at all. The exact cap depends on the zoning district and conditions imposed at registration. Missouri §67.2677 (2024) limits cities from banning STRs outright in residentially zoned property but expressly preserves authority to regulate through registration, inspection, and density controls, which the city interprets to allow night caps. Operators exceeding the cap can face fines and registration revocation. Platform listings are cross-checked with registration data. Commercial and mixed-use zones typically have no cap.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Kansas City code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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