Court Blocks St. Louis Short-Term Rental Law, Halts All Permits and Fees

Restraining order against City of St Louis on short term rental permits

On April 22, 2025, a court issued a temporary restraining order preventing the City of St. Louis from enforcing Ordinance 71729, which governs short-term rentals in the city. As a result, the city has paused all activity related to the permitting and regulation of short-term rentals, including accepting new applications, conducting inspections, issuing permits, and collecting associated fees. This pause also affects the recently passed Proposition S, halting the collection of the 3% fee approved by voters in November 2024.

While the legal dispute continues, short-term rentals can continue to operate in the City of St. Louis without permits as Continue Reading →