Kansas City

Kansas City, MO requires all short-term rentals to be registered and licensed, with distinct categories for owner-occupied (Type 1) and non-owner occupied (Type 2) properties. The city recently increased the lodging tax to 7.5% and enforces strict neighborhood notification requirements.

To host an Airbnb in Kansas City, you must first determine if your home is your primary residence. If you live there most of the year (Type 1), registration is generally easier than if the property is a dedicated investment home (Type 2). You'll need to pay a $200 annual fee and, most importantly, you must notify your immediate neighbors via certified mail before applying. Once approved, you are responsible for collecting a 7.5% local tax plus a nightly per-occupancy fee, though major platforms like Airbnb will handle the percentage-based tax for you.