St. Louis County, MO Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Noise standard
- §716.073 audible at 50 ft
- License risk
- Chapter 825
- City rules
- Often stricter
Summary
STR noise complaints in St. Louis County are handled under SLCRO §716.073 (Loud Noise), plainly audible at 50 feet is presumed a violation, plus the host's Chapter 825 license is at risk for repeated nuisance complaints.
Sec. 716.073. — It is presumed that if the volume of the offending source is plainly audible to persons more than fifty (50) feet away from the source of the noise, a noise violation exists.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 85 | Traffic: Supplement 80).
Full Breakdown
St. Louis County has no STR-specific noise window, but hosts who allow recurring disturbance can lose their Chapter 825 rental license. Many cities (Maplewood, Webster Groves) impose stricter 10 p.m. / 11 p.m. quiet hours that apply equally to STR guests. Hosts are responsible for posting house rules and responding to complaints.
Violations & Fines
Police citations against occupants under §716.073; host license action for chronic violations; up to $1,000 fine.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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