Short-term rental guests in Shawnee County follow the same noise rules as residents: Topeka's code (TMC 9.45.170) and K.S.A. 21-6203. In Topeka, repeated nuisance complaints can also jeopardize the property's special use permit.
There is no STR-specific noise rule in Shawnee County; guests answer to Topeka's general noise prohibition, TMC 9.45.170, and to K.S.A. 21-6203, which makes unreasonable noise a class C misdemeanor. Because Topeka issues short-term rental permits under Title 18 zoning, conduct is tied to that permit, so repeated verified noise or nuisance complaints can support non-renewal or revocation, not just a fine. In the unincorporated county the Shawnee County Sheriff enforces the state statute. Hosts remain responsible for guest behavior and are expected to respond to complaints.
Guest noise draws a Topeka noise-code fine and can be charged as disorderly conduct under K.S.A. 21-6203. Repeated complaints can cost a Topeka host their special use permit.
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