✅ Investor Note: St. Louis is considered an STR-friendly market. Rules are straightforward and the city actively supports vacation rental tourism.
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Quick Facts
Yes
No
$125/yr
Not required
Minimal
Overview
St. Louis has a permissive STR environment with no owner-occupancy requirement. Simple annual license required. Strong demand from Cardinals/Blues sports tourism, Washington University medical visitors, and Gateway Arch national park tourism. Affordable entry price point makes it attractive for new STR investors.
Permit Requirements
Short-Term Rental Operating License
A Short-Term Rental Operating License is required to legally operate a short-term rental in St. Louis. The annual cost is $125.
Apply for Permit →Fines & Enforcement
St. Louis currently has minimal active STR enforcement. However, regulations can change — always maintain compliance.
Investor Tips for St. Louis
- St. Louis is one of the more STR-friendly markets — straightforward permit process.
- Check local HOA rules even where city allows STRs.
- Collect and remit lodging/occupancy taxes — platforms often handle this automatically.