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Kansas short-term rental regulations

Kansas · The Sunflower State6 markets coveredUpdated Apr 11, 2026
Restriction mix6 markets
Prohibited0
Strict0
Moderate4 · 67%
Permissive2 · 33%
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Moderate

Permit required · STRs broadly allowed

4 markets

Permit + tax registration required; otherwise STRs are broadly allowed.

Wichita

Kansas

Moderate

Short-term rentals in Wichita are regulated under Chapter 3.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1250.1% tax

Topeka

Kansas

Moderate

Topeka requires a biennial Short-Term Rental Permit and classifies properties into three types based on occupancy and bedroom count.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1250.2% tax

Lawrence

Kansas

Moderate

Lawrence requires a short-term rental license for all units, with a strict city-wide cap of 80 permits for non-owner occupied properties.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1500.2% tax

Manhattan

Kansas

Moderate

Short-term rentals in Manhattan are regulated through the Manhattan Development Code (MDC) and require a Limited Use Permit for legal operation.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1200.2% tax
Permissive

Light-touch rules · STRs welcome

2 markets

Minimal restrictions: basic registration, no permit caps, no night limits.

Olathe

Kansas

Permissive

Olathe does not currently have specific short-term rental (STR) ordinances or permit requirements, though standard business standards and transient guest taxes...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Free permit0.2% tax

Overland Park

Kansas

Permissive

Overland Park does not have short-term rental-specific zoning but requires all units to have a biennial rental license and comply with the city's nuisance...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1200.2% tax

Neighboring states & common comparisons

Colorado
40 markets
Missouri13 markets
Oklahoma8 markets
Nebraska3 markets

Disclaimer: Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your local planning department before operating a short-term rental.