Rental Rules by City / Missouri / Branson

Branson short-term rental rules & tax calculator

Taney County, Missouri · Verified against official sources Oct 24, 2026

📋 The Basics

Can I rent my place short-term here?: Yes, with a license or tax registration
Do I need a permit?: Yes. Inside city limits you need a business license, an STR permit and a tourism-tax bond.
What taxes do I pay?: Total about 8.225%. Airbnb collects some; you pay Branson's 4% tourism tax yourself.

Your 3 steps to be legal

Get the business license, STR permit and bond.
Pass a fire and safety inspection.
File Branson's 4% tourism tax yourself.

⚠️ Biggest risk: Forgetting the tourism tax, which platforms don't pay for you.

Words confusing? See the glossary. Details and official sources are below.

Tax calculator

Nightly rate ($) Nights Cleaning fee ($)

Rates used: Missouri state sales tax 4.225% + City of Branson tourism tax 4% = 8.225%. Mandatory cleaning fees are included in the taxable total. City tourism tax 4% on guest charges, due the 20th monthly. Local (city/county) sales taxes not included: verify with Missouri DOR.

What Airbnb collects: Per the City, platforms do not remit Branson's 4% tourism tax; you must file it. Confirm what Airbnb collects for state/local sales tax in your payouts.

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Rules

Permit & license	Inside city limits: annual business license per address, a short-term rental permit and a $100 tourism-tax bond (fees reported as $100 license, $150 permit: verify).
Inspection	Pass a fire and life safety inspection (smoke/CO alarms, extinguisher, posted evacuation plan).
Definition	STR = 1 to 30 consecutive days; primary residences and established lodging are excluded.
Tourism tax	Per the city, Airbnb and Vrbo cannot remit Branson's tourism tax for you.

Items marked "Verify with the city" could not be confirmed from an official source; call the office listed before relying on them.

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Not legal or tax advice. Last verified Oct 24, 2026. Rules and rates change: confirm with the official sources linked before you rent or file.