St. Louis County, MO Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Driveway
- Paved required
- Front yard
- Banned
- Street
- Standard §1207 rules
Summary
STR guest parking falls under the same rules as all residential parking: paved driveway required (§1003.165), no front-yard parking (§1207.060), and on-street limits (§1207.040). Guests do not get special parking privileges.
Chapter 1207 — Parking Regulations. §1207.060 Parking Prohibited in Residential Front Yards; §1207.040 Parking Prohibited in Specified Places; §1003.165 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements—General.
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
Short-term rental operators are responsible for ensuring guests comply with all county parking rules. Driveway capacity often limits the practical number of guests in a single-family STR. Cities with permit parking zones (Clayton, University City) require guest passes that hosts must provide. Commercial vehicle restrictions (§1207.075) apply to guests with work vehicles.
Violations & Fines
Standard parking citations against vehicles; STR hosts can be cited for repeated guest violations under Chapter 825 license conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my guests park on the lawn?
Do guests need a permit in University City?
Sources & Official References
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