Missouri Short-Term Rental Laws by City (2026)
Short-term rental rules in Missouri are set city by city — a property that is legal to rent nightly in one town can be prohibited a few miles away. The table below covers 1 Missouri city (1 human-verified against official sources), with each city's legal status, permit cost, and last-verified date.
Statewide short-term rental rules in Missouri
Missouri has no statewide short-term rental license, registration, or permit, and no state law preempting local STR regulation — cities and counties are free to allow, restrict, or ban short-term rentals. The state's main role is tax: stays of less than 30 days are subject to Missouri's 4.225% state sales tax (plus local sales and tourism taxes), and since January 1, 2023 marketplace platforms like Airbnb must register with the Department of Revenue and collect these taxes on facilitated bookings. A separate statewide pain point is property tax: some county assessors reclassify STRs from residential (19% assessment) to commercial (32%) under the 'transient housing' loophole in RSMo 137.016; bills to fix this (HB 1086 in 2025, SB 1066 / HBs 1768 & 2060 in 2026) passed at least one chamber but died before final passage. City and county rules apply on top of state law — check your local market's page.
| City | Status | Permit fee | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branson | Permit required | $150 | July 10, 2026 |
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This page is informational only and is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Regulations change frequently — verify current requirements with each jurisdiction before operating. HOA and condo rules may prohibit short-term rentals regardless of city law.