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Columbia, MO Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Parking ratio
1 space per 2 occupants
Applies to
Tier 2 and Tier 3 STRs
Surface
code-compliant off-street surface
Tier 1 exempt
30-night owner-occupied rentals

Summary

Columbia, Missouri requires one off-street parking space per two occupants for Tier 2 and Tier 3 short-term rentals in Boone County.

Except as set forth in section 29-3.3(vv)(2)(v) below, one (1) off-street parking space for every two (2) occupants of the dwelling unit shall be provided. Such parking shall be provided off-street on the site of the short-term rental on a parking surface compliant with the provisions of this Code and shall not result in the displacement of required parking.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 138).

Full Breakdown

Under Columbia, Missouri's Unified Development Code § 29-3.3(vv)(1)(ii)(A)2, a Tier 2 short-term rental in Boone County must provide one off-street parking space for every two occupants of the dwelling unit. The parking must sit on-site on a code-compliant surface and cannot displace parking already required for the principal dwelling. Tier 3 rentals carry the identical one-space-per-two-occupants standard under UDC § 29-3.3(vv)(1)(iii)(B). Tier 1 rentals, capped at 30 nights a year in an owner's principal residence, are not subject to this added parking requirement.

Violations & Fines

Failing to provide the required off-street parking for a Tier 2 or Tier 3 short-term rental violates UDC § 29-3.3(vv) and can result in denial or revocation of the short-term rental certificate of compliance under § 29-6.6.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much parking does a Columbia short-term rental need?
Tier 2 and Tier 3 rentals need one off-street parking space for every two guests, per UDC § 29-3.3(vv)(1)(ii)(A)2, without reducing the home's required parking.
Does a Tier 1 short-term rental need extra parking in Columbia?
No. Tier 1 STRs, capped at 30 nights a year in the owner's principal residence, are not assigned this added parking standard.

Sources & Official References

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