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—Blue Springs has new rules for short-term rental hosts, and some in the community are already weighing what the changes mean for their hosting businesses ahead of a busy World Cup summer.
Blue Springs passes short-term rental ordinance as World Cup summer approaches
The Blue Springs City Council passed an ordinance 4-3 Monday requiring short-term rental hosts to register with the city annually. Hosts must list a local contact person, follow noise and parking rules, and collect the city’s hotel tax. Every rental listing must display a city registration number.
Hosts who violate the rules face fines of up to $500 per violation and could lose their registration entirely.
Two Blue Springs sisters-in-laws shared their experiences with KSHB 41 News to learn more about how they have been preparing their properties — both for the new regulations and for the influx of visitors expected during World Cup…