January 31st Update - Take Action Today
We are one month into the Missouri legislative session, and it has already been a roller coaster.
The good news: both HB 1768 and SB 1066 have been referred to committee, which is a major step forward. These bills clarify that single-family homes remain residential for property tax purposes, and they are officially moving through the legislative process.
That said, progress has not come without challenges. The hotel lobby is actively working against us, and our bills were stalled for much of the month as a result. They have deep pockets and years of experience working the halls in Jefferson City—but we have something more powerful: you, your voice, and your vote.
Now is the moment to engage. Here’s what’s coming up:
Key Dates
Monday, Feb 9 – 2:00 PM: Senate hearing on SB 1066
Tuesday, Feb 10 – 12:00 PM: House hearing on HB 1768 (tentative)
Wednesday, Feb 18 – 10:00 AM–3:00 PM: Lobby Day in Jefferson City
What You Can Do
Email your legislators. It’s quick and easy using this link:
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Please send Message 1 and Message 2—one to your Representative and one to your Senator—and share why it matters to you that single-family homes remain classified as residential.Join us for Lobby Day (Feb 18). If you can only come to Jefferson City one day, make it this one. This is a free event – SIGN UP HERE. Lunch will be provided by Cozy in KC.
Attend the hearings if you can. A strong showing matters. While only a few will testify, we encourage everyone attending to submit written testimony. More details on that coming soon.
We can win this—but only if we show up! Thank you for standing with us and for helping protect homeowners across Missouri.
Press Release
Kansas City is about to be on the global stage. The 2026 World Cup will bring an estimated wave of visitors that our hotels alone can’t absorb. Local homeowners are answering the call to help. They shouldn’t face financial penalties for doing it.
That’s why we support House Bill 1768 and Senate Bill 1066.
These bills create a fair tax framework for single-family homes used as short-term rentals during major events. They keep those homes classified as residential property for tax purposes. That matters because the alternative is chaos—unexpected spikes that hit everyday owners instead of giant companies.
This isn’t about deregulation. This is about fairness. The bills stop selective tax treatment that targets some rental owners while letting others slide. They also make sure investors and hosts can participate in big events without risking long-term financial damage.
Missouri lawmakers have already shown bipartisan momentum on this issue. A near-identical bill passed the House overwhelmingly in 2025 and cleared a Senate committee unanimously before the session clock ran out. HB 1768 and SB 1066 simply pick the ball back up so homeowners aren’t left exposed when the World Cup arrives.
We believe early advocacy wins more than last-minute resistance. These bills are a step in the right direction for rental owners, investors, and the communities that depend on them.
We’d like to ask everyone who reads this to take a few minutes to send a few emails of support to your Missouri Senator.
- Look up your senator here (https://www.senate.mo.gov/LegisLookup/Default)
- Sample Letter Below (download here)
The official press release from the Missouri Vacation Home Alliance follows below.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 23, 2025
Missouri Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Protect Kansas City Homeowners Supporting the 2026 World Cup
Kansas City, MO — As Kansas City prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Missouri lawmakers have introduced legislation to protect local homeowners who are stepping up to house visitors from facing unfair and punitive property tax increases.
The Missouri Vacation Home Alliance (MOVHA) announced the filing of HB 1768, sponsored by Rep. Chris Brown, along with its companion bill SB 1066, sponsored by Sen. Ben Brown, for the 2026 Missouri Legislative Session. The bills are identical to HB 1086, which overwhelmingly passed the Missouri House and unanimously cleared a Senate committee in 2025 before running out of time.
The legislation ensures that single-family homes used as short-term rentals remain classified as residential property for tax purposes, consistent with long-term rentals and bed-and-breakfasts. Without this clarity, Kansas City homeowners risk sudden property tax hikes simply for renting their homes during major events like the World Cup. A similar situation was resolved earlier this year when the Jackson County Legislature overturned the assessors’ actions and relieved her of duties.
“Kansas City is asking residents to help accommodate tens of thousands of visitors for the World Cup,” said Susan Brown, Vice President of MOVHA and President of the KC Short-Term Rental Alliance. “But without these protections, homeowners could see their property taxes double or triple for renting only a few weeks out of the year.”
Kansas City and surrounding communities have already begun temporarily easing short-term rental restrictions to meet anticipated lodging demand. MOVHA warns that these temporary policy changes could unintentionally expose homeowners to property tax reclassification — even when rentals are limited and event-driven.
“Picking and choosing only certain rentals for sky-high tax increases is almost certainly unconstitutional,” Brown added. “All single-family residential rentals must be treated equally under the law. It’s simply good policy to provide rental flexibility in our communities for events like the World Cup, NFL Draft, Women’s World Cup.”
Short-term rental owners in Kansas City are overwhelmingly local residents, not corporations, and already comply with zoning, licensing, and safety requirements. MOVHA emphasizes that the legislation does not limit local regulation — it simply prevents selective and arbitrary property tax treatment.
MOVHA and its partners are urging swift passage of HB 1768 and SB 1066 before World Cup matches begin in Kansas City on June 16, 2026, so residents can confidently participate in hosting this historic event without fear of long-term financial harm.
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Kansas City,” Brown said. “Homeowners should not be punished for helping our city shine on the world stage.”
About MOVHA
The Missouri Vacation Home Alliance (MOVHA) is the statewide voice of Missouri’s vacation and short-term rental community, including hosts, property managers, local businesses, and advocates who:
- Protect homeowners’ rights to responsibly rent their properties
- Support fair, consistent, and reasonable regulations
- Recognize the critical role hosting plays in local tourism and economic growth
Media Contact:
Susan Brown
Vice President, Missouri Vacation Home Alliance
President, KC Short-Term Rental Alliance
📧 [email protected]
📞 816-877-6760
🌐 www.MOVHA.org
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Don’t forget that I pay HOA dues as a long term rental owner. Also I pay $120 for an inspection report to obtain a rental license. It costs me many thousands of dollars to meet or exceed local codes.
Ĺooks like for the first time ever we now have two short term rentals on 96th ter. In overland Park
And I don’t think my long term renters like it.
For that reason I don’t like either.