STR operators in Kansas City must collect and remit a 7.5% Transient Boarding and Accommodation Tax plus a $3 per night per unit lodging fee, filed via Form RD-306 through the city's QuickTax system.
Effective August 2023, Kansas City applies a 7.5% Transient Boarding and Accommodation Tax to all STR income, plus a $3/night/unit occupancy fee, similar to hotel taxes. Operators file using Form RD-306 through the City's QuickTax system. State sales tax of 4.225% also applies, plus any applicable Jackson County and KCMO local sales taxes. Annual registration fee is $200 (CPI-adjusted). A special event registration for the 2026 FIFA World Cup period (May 3–July 31, 2026) is available for a $50 fee under Ordinance 250965.
Failure to collect and remit taxes may result in back taxes, penalties, and interest. Registration may be suspended.
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