Effective date and purpose.
Kansas City Code § 56-801
in effectSec. 56-801. - Effective date and purpose.
The purpose of this article is:
(1) To identify those properties in the city that operate as short-term rentals, to better ensure they operate in a manner consistent with public health and safety, and to gain contact information for code enforcement and compliance;
(2) To allow non-resident short-term rentals to operate in the city in a manner that promotes accountability and preserves the established character of existing neighborhoods; and
(3) To encourage the cooperation of short-term rental booking service providers in accomplishing these purposes.
(Ord. No. 250965, § 1, 11-13-25)
Source: City of Kansas City, Missouri, Code of Ordinances, Charter and Zoning and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORKAMIVOII_CH56PRMACO_ARTVIIISHRMRERE_S56-801EFDAPUFetched: 10/28/2026