Johnson County Adopts New Rules for STRs Outside City Limits

3/16/2026

Johnson County, Missouri, has adopted new short-term rental regulations for properties outside city limits, effective April 1, just ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The rules require a $150 annual permit, a 24/7 local contact, off-street parking, trash management, and limits guests to two per bedroom plus two extra. Parties and large gatherings are prohibited, and quiet hours are set from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Accessory dwelling units may be rented, and enforcement will occur based on complaints. The regulations aim to provide clarity for hosts while protecting neighbors, with applications available on the county planning website.

Fox 4 Kansas City (03/12/26) Delaney Eyermann