Independence

Independence requires a short-term rental permit and an annual business license, subject to a strict 500-foot buffer rule and a 1-per-8 structure density cap on residential block faces.

To host a short-term rental in Independence, you must first confirm your home isn't within 500 feet of another rental and fits the density limit for your block. You need to pass a safety inspection, install a noise monitoring device, and obtain both a city STR permit and an annual business license. Owners are prohibited from living in the unit while guests are present, meaning the entire home must be rented out unhosted.