Missouri state sales tax of 4.225% applies to lodging. Columbia levies additional local transient guest tax. MO Rev. Stat. §67.1000. Total 8 to 14% typical.
Missouri imposes 4.225% state sales tax on transient accommodations (under 30 days). Columbia levies additional local transient guest tax under MO Rev. Stat. §67.1000 to 67.1018. County taxes may also apply. Platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) collect state sales tax automatically. Local transient guest tax collection varies - hosts may need to register and remit locally. MO Dept. of Revenue administers state taxes.
Non-remittance: penalties + interest per MO Dept. of Revenue. Tax evasion: Class A misdemeanor.
Columbia, MO
Columbia prohibits storing abandoned, inoperable, or unregistered vehicles on public streets or visible on private property. Vehicles may be tagged and towed...
Columbia, MO
Columbia regulates electric vehicle charging infrastructure for residential and commercial properties. Building codes may require EV-ready parking in new con...
Columbia, MO
Columbia regulates overnight parking on public streets. Many areas restrict parking between certain hours or require permits for overnight street parking.
Columbia, MO
Columbia requires pool barriers meeting safety codes to prevent drowning. Fences must be at least 4 to 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates.
Columbia, MO
Columbia requires permits for retaining walls above a certain height, typically 4 feet. Engineering review may be required for taller walls.
Columbia, MO
Columbia restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and nuisan...
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