Sedgwick County sets no annual cap on the number of nights an STR may be rented; it regulates through the administrative permit (renewed every five years) rather than a night limit. A stay qualifies as short-term when it is 28 days or fewer. Cities may set their own terms.
Unlike some coastal markets, Sedgwick County does not impose an annual maximum number of rented nights on short-term rentals. Instead the county controls STRs through the administrative permit adopted in January 2026, which is renewed every five years, along with occupancy and owner-proximity conditions. The 28-day threshold defines what counts as a short-term/transient stay for tax and zoning purposes rather than functioning as a night cap. The City of Wichita likewise licenses STRs annually without a published night cap. Confirm any evolving permit conditions with MAPD or the relevant city.
Because there is no night cap, enforcement focuses on permit/license status, occupancy, tax remittance, and nuisance conditions rather than nights rented.
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