Anyone seeking to operate a short-term rental in the City of Blue Springs must complete the required City registration process and obtain a business license before operating. For questions regarding the STR registration process, contact Business Services before submitting your application to ensure all required information is included.

Registration Requirements for Short-Term Rentals

Before You Apply

Applicants should be prepared to provide:

  • Property address and parcel information
  • Owner/operator contact information
  • Local responsible agent information
  • Number of bedrooms/sleeping areas
  • Parking information
  • Required self-certifications
  • Required attachments and fee

The City’s short-term rental application requires disclosure of occupancy limits, parking, quiet hours, local responsible agent information and tax compliance acknowledgments.


Citizens' Self-Service Portal

Application Process

Step 1: Apply for a Business License
All short-term rental applicants must begin by applying for a City business license.

Step 2: Receive Required STR Materials
Once your business license request is received, City staff will provide:

  • Short-Term Rental Registration Application
  • Short-Term Rental Tax Return Form
  • Short-Term Rental Tax Return Instructions

Step 3: Submit Complete STR Materials
Return the completed application packet with all required attachments and any applicable fee.

Step 4: City Review
City staff will review your materials for completeness and compliance.

Step 5: Issuance
Once the review is complete and approved, the City will issue the business license and finalize the STR registration process.

Ongoing Requirements

Short-term rental operators are responsible for ongoing compliance, including:

  • Maintaining annual registration
  • Including required registration information on listings
  • Complying with occupancy, parking and operational standards
  • Submitting required hotel/motel tax reporting and payments

The tax materials explain that monthly hotel/motel tax reporting is due on or before the last day of the following month and may include penalties if submitted late.

Operational Standards

Operators are responsible for complying with City requirements, including:

  • Maximum occupancy limits
  • Quiet hours
  • Trash service
  • Parking compliance
  • Maintaining a local responsible agent available 24 hours a day
  • Prohibitions on commercial events and similar activities

Required Forms

After a business license application is completed, you will receive the following forms from city staff.

  • Short-Term Rental Registration Application
  • Short-Term Rental Tax Return Instructions
  • Short-Term Rental Tax Return Form