The City Council of Mission Kansas passed an ordinance back in August to impose a new $500 license fee on short-term rentals. This takes effect on January 1.

The Basic Rules of Mission’s Short Term Rental Ordinance

• Anyone who rents out a dwelling or dwelling unit as a STR must FIRST submit an application, pay a license fee of $500 for each STR property, and obtain a license from the City.  
• Requirements that STRs must be for a minimum stay of two nights.  
• Rentals cannot be used for gatherings, meetings, or any other kind of event that would allow third-party (non-renting) guests to attend.  
• Occupancy for any STR is limited to two adults per bedroom and no more than ten (10) individuals total in the dwelling.  
• The license is only applicable to the property being rented and is non-transferrable.  
• A STR owner cannot hold more than two (2) licenses within City Limits. Owners possessing more than two STR properties at the time the ordinance takes effect will be grandfathered in in accordance with specific provisions included in the ordinance. That grandfathering is non-transferable. 
• The number of STR dwelling units per property is limited based on the underlying zoning of the property as follows:  
• One (1) Dwelling Unit per parcel of property zoned R-1 (RP-1) Single Family Residential District or R-3 (RP-3) Town-House District.  
• Two (2) Dwelling Units per parcel of property zoned R-2 (RP-2) Two-Family Residential District or DND Downtown Neighborhood District.  
• Four (4) Dwelling Units per parcel of property zoned R-4 (RP-4) Garden Apartment District; R-6 (RP-6) High-Rise Apartment District; MS-1 and MS-2 Main Street District; or MXD Mixed-Use District.  
• Each owner must designate a Management Agent who resides within 40 miles of the property and who will regularly inspect the property, be responsible for its care and the actions of any renters, and to take service from the City for notices of any violations. The Owner may be the Management Agent if they meet the distance requirements.  

The New Ordinances Apply to:
🏠 Single-family homes
🏢 Multi-family units
🏚️ Owner-occupied properties & dwellings in commercial buildings 

📋 Steps to Get Started:
1️⃣ Review the ordinance requirements (Chapter 675 of the Municipal Code).
2️⃣ Complete your licensing application & submit payment by January 1, 2025.
3️⃣ Submit the required safety certification. 
4️⃣ Post your license and the Good Neighbor Guidelines in the unit & include the license number in your listing. hyperlink to the Good Neighbor Guidelines media file. 

Learn More & Apply:
👉 Visit https://bit.ly/MissionSTRs for more details and license application! Don’t wait—get your short-term rental ready for 2025!