Independence, MO Short-Term Rentals: Repeat Violator Strikes (2026)

Section 14-424-25 lets the City suspend or revoke a short-term rental license in addition to any fine already imposed elsewhere in the chapter. The Community Development Director must commence revocation proceedings if any of four things happen: the operator has been cited for two or more offenses in a three-month period; the operator submitted an application or document containing fraud, misrepresentation or false information; the operator has violated the chapter in a way that significantly endangers public health, safety or welfare; or the operator failed to report and pay transient guest tax, sales tax or property taxes.

Once triggered, the City must mail written notice to the address on the operator's application at least 14 calendar days before the public hearing, following the application-review process outlined at Section 14-424-22 through 14-424-23. At the hearing, the Planning Commission weighs the nature and seriousness of the violation, its impact on the neighborhood, any corrective action taken by the operator or Responsible Agent, prior violations, the likelihood of recurrence, the full circumstances, and how long the operator has held the license. The Commission then votes to recommend action to the City Council, which holds its own hearing on the record and issues findings that are final and conclusive, served the same way as the original revocation notice.