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Cape Girardeau requires a business license for all short-term rentals and limits their operation by right to higher-density residential and commercial zones, while requiring a Special Use Permit in low-density residential areas.
To operate an Airbnb or VRBO in Cape Girardeau, you must obtain a city business license and ensure your property is in a permitted zone. If your house is in a strictly residential (R-1, R-2, or R-3) neighborhood, you will likely need to apply for a Special Use Permit before you can host.
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