Kansas City, MO Short-Term Rentals: Registration Rules (2026)

Kansas City regulates short-term rentals (rentals of 30 days or less) under Chapter 38 and related zoning provisions. All STR operators must register the property annually with the City Planning & Development Department, designate a local responsible agent who can respond within 60 minutes, and obtain a business license. Registration requires proof of insurance, a floor plan, and notification of adjacent property owners. The 2024 Missouri STR preemption bill (§67.2677) limits what cities can prohibit outright but expressly preserves local authority to require registration, inspections, parking rules, noise rules, occupancy caps, and tax collection. Kansas City applies its 7.5 percent convention and tourism tax plus general sales taxes to STR stays, collected by platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo under voluntary collection agreements. Non-owner-occupied STRs face additional zoning conditions in certain residential districts. Operating without registration is subject to fines and listing takedowns. Registration renewals are annual, and operators must maintain compliance with building, fire, and life-safety codes.