Short-Term Rentals

Step 1.Complete and submit the application.

Check out the application(PDF, 1MB) and do not hesitate to give us a call with any questions. In addition to the signed and notarized application, you will need to submit a fee, affidavit of ownership, title report, and pictures. 

Step 2.Await application feedback.

Within five (5) business days of submission, a member of the Planning & Urban Design staff will review the application for completeness. If it is determined your application is incomplete, the department will provide in writing an explanation. If you do not receive any feedback within the five business days, the application will be considered complete.

Step 3.Host a meeting and notify the neighbors.

A neighborhood meeting is required for certain development applications to be conducted fourteen (14) days prior to the City Planning Commission meeting. When optional, applicants are encouraged by the Unified Government to meet with property owners who will be affected by the proposed changes.

Neighborhood Meeting Guidelines

Neighborhood meetings are required to be conducted fourteen (14) days prior to the City Planning Commission meeting for special use permits. The Planning & Urban Design Department can provide you with a sample letter to send out in advance of the meeting; an affidavit to be signed to confirm that the meeting was held; list of people to be notified within 200' of the property; list of possible meeting locations; and sample minutes to follow when taking minutes at the meeting.

Notice of Neighborhood Meeting

You must identify a location within Kansas City, KS and in close proximity to the proposed project. Opt for a public meeting place and hold the meeting in late afternoon/early afternoon to make it easier for neighbors to attend. Use this sample letter to write your letter to notice neighbors and make sure you mail the notices ten (10) days prior to the meeting date. 

Neighborhood Meeting

Provide a sign-in sheet and, if no one shows up at the start, please be sure to wait at least 30 minutes before leaving. Your presentation to neighbors should include accurate details/photos/plans for review, a question and answer period to address any concerns, detail who will be involved (clients, customers, etc.) and provide detailed information about operational activities.

After the Neighborhood Meeting

The following shall be sent to the Planning & Urban Design Department via email, fax or United States Postal Service or delivered in-person two (2) days after your meeting and twelve (12) days before the City Planning Commission meeting: sign-in sheet; minutes from meeting; affidavit confirming that the neighborhood meeting was conducted.

Step 4.Post a zoning sign.

We will provide you with a zoning sign which is important to the notification process about the upcoming public hearing. The following criteria will help you with placing the sign at your property:

1. Place the sign conspicuously.
2. Place the face of the sign parallel to the street.
3. If there is a choice of streets, place the sign on the most traveled street.
4. Post the sign so that it is legible above grass and shrubs.
5. The sign should not be placed in the public right-of-way which typically begins at the fence line, utility line or sidewalk. When in doubt, place the sign at least 10 feet behind the edge of the street.
6. The use of trees and fences near the right-of-way are ideal spots for posting the notice. If not available, use two tomato stakes or a realty-style sign are preferred.
7. The sign must be posted at least 20 days prior to the public hearing and needs to be kept in place until the Planning Commission meeting.