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The City of Kearney requires all short-term rentals to obtain an annual permit, adhere to specific occupancy limits based on sleeping areas, and remit both sales and hotel occupation taxes.
Score: 8 (restrictive)
Kearney recently introduced rules requiring hosts to get a $100 permit (renewing for $25 annually). You must provide a local contact who can respond within 30 minutes and follow occupancy limits of two people per sleeping area. While no mandatory inspection is required for the permit, your home must have working smoke and CO detectors.
Permit Required
Yes
Night Limit
None
Primary Residence
Not Required
Total Tax Rate
0.1%
Permit Fee
$100
Processing Time
7-10 business days
Disclaimer
Regulatory information is AI-researched for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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