Short-term rentals in Kansas local government
What Kansas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about short-term rentals — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
24 Kansas meetings since 2024 covered short-term rentals. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Kansas with the most short-term rentals activity
- Bonner Springs, KS (5)
- Wichita County, KS (3)
- Bel Aire, KS (3)
- Miami County, KS (3)
- Basehor, KS (2)
- Manhattan, KS (2)
- Topeka, KS (1)
- Wichita, KS (1)
- Eudora, KS (1)
- Pittsburg, KS (1)
- Mission Hills, KS (1)
- Riley County, KS (1)
Latest matching meetings
Planning Commission to consider connectivity plan amendment and rezoning proposals
The commission will hold a public hearing on a Comprehensive Plan amendment to adopt the Bonner Springs Connectivity and Walkability Plan. It will also consider final plat approvals for Carter Acres and Tiner Acres, and rezoning requests for Tiner Acres, Lynn Valley Subdivision, and the Lynn Valley Preliminary Plat…
Planning Commission discusses short-term rental rules and easement vacation
The Planning Commission will consider amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding short-term rental regulations. The body will also review a request to vacate an access easement at 1781 S. 136 Street.
Council to discuss DREAMS program changes for 2027
The Topeka Governing Body will hear presentations on the 2025 Q4 financial report and effective utilities management, then consider a consent agenda including a $212,240 engineering contract for DREAMS 2 and 3 sidewalk and park projects. Action items include a vote on a conditional use permit allowing social events at…
Council to vote on building permit fee increases and new short-term rental rules
The Basehor City Council will consider adjusting building permit fees, including raising the per-square-foot valuation for one- and two-family dwellings from $62 to $90 and adding plan review fees for commercial and multifamily buildings. They will also vote on an ordinance regulating short-term rentals, a resolution…
Wichita City Council to consider purchase of SPOT robotic dogs for police
The City Council will discuss the purchase of SPOT Robotic Dogs from RADeCO, Inc. and the potential dissolution of the Wichita Land Bank. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure petitions and short-term rental licensing amendments.
Council to vote on $ for police robotic dogs, SPOT
The council will decide on funding and purchasing robotic dogs for police, simplifying short-term rental licenses, and dissolving the Wichita Land Bank. They will also hold public hearings on multifamily housing bonds and a tax agreement for Webb Industrial.
City Commission to adopt ordinance creating special use fund for economic development
The Eudora City Commission will consider several items, including a proclamation for Arbor Month, a digital sign request for Gene’s Heartland Foods at 1402 Church Street, a resolution on temporary short‑term rental guidelines, and Ordinance 1185 to create a special use fund for economic development. The commission…
Bel Aire City Council to discuss short-term rental code and comprehensive plan
The City Council will hold a workshop to review a draft code for short-term rentals. The body will also discuss code enforcement abatement processes and the goals of the comprehensive plan.
City Council to vote on $258,852 lighting project for Lions Park Ballfields
The City Council will consider a bid for ballfield lighting and a new ordinance regulating short-term rentals. The body will also decide on the acceptance of infrastructure for Sandstone Townhomes and the termination of industrial revenue bonds for the Guy B. Tiner Project.
Council to vote on zone change at 51st & Meridian from residential to commercial/office
The City Council will consider a zone change at 51st Street North and Meridian Avenue from single-family residential to limited commercial and general office. Council will also decide on stormwater utility rate increases, with options requiring ordinance readings if selected. Other business includes approving design…
Planning Commission to vote on short‑term rental amendment to city ordinance
The Planning Commission will first approve the minutes from its January 20 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing and vote on a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance that would add regulations for short‑term rentals.
Basehor City Council to consider multiple rezoning requests
The City Council will vote on several rezoning applications and the appointment of a municipal court judge and prosecutor. A work session will also be held to discuss short-term rental regulations and a transient guest tax.
Council to consider referendum on amending Home Rule Charter budget rules
The Standing Committee will consider a referendum question for the May 2026 primary election asking voters whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to change budget approval rules. Other business includes resolutions for bridge preliminary engineering agreements, payments in lieu of taxes for three housing developments…
Planning Board to review Southwind Capital PUD modification and short-term rental rules
The Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a signage modification for the Southwind Capital Planned Unit Development. The board will also conduct a work session on proposed short-term rental regulation amendments for the Riley County Board of County Commissioners.
Council & Planning Commission to discuss short-term rental and storage container rules
The Bonner Springs City Council and Planning Commission will hold a special joint meeting to discuss two topics. They will review proposed revisions to municipal code regulating storage containers. They will also discuss creating new regulations for short-term rentals. No formal votes are scheduled; these are…
Council workshop to discuss rentals, noise, speed limits, and 53rd‑Ave accidents
The Bel Aire City Council workshop will review a memo on short‑term rentals, provide a brief overview of current noise ordinances, discuss existing speed limits and a speed‑limit map, and examine recent accident data for intersections along 53rd Avenue. No formal actions are indicated; the meeting is for discussion…
Council to vote on 2026 IT services agreement with Johnson County
The Mission Hills City Council will consider two contract resolutions: one for a 2026 IT services agreement with Johnson County and another for window replacements at City Hall by Pirotte Restoration. The meeting also includes updates on sidewalk material feedback, potential pedestrian improvements on 69th Street, and…
Public hearings on Cherokee Meadows subdivision and a Bed & Breakfast short‑term rental
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for subdivision 25002‑Z Cherokee Meadows and for 25001‑TA Bed & Breakfast and Short‑term Rental Facilities. The commission will also adopt its 2026/2027 calendar and approve recent meeting minutes. Subdivision items Broken Lance Ranch (25007‑SUB) and T&T Addition…
Public hearing on short‑term rental regulation amendment in Riley County
The Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board will hold two public hearings to consider amendments to local development codes. One hearing will address a correction to the Manhattan Development Code, and the other will consider changes to short‑term rental standards in the Riley County Land Development Regulations. The…
City Council discusses street maintenance, short‑term rentals and airport zoning
The council will review the 2026 Street Maintenance Plan presented by Luke Peter of Professional Engineering Consultants. They will hear a presentation on short‑term rentals from Paula Downs, Director of Community Development. The meeting will also include a discussion of the airport zoning code.
Planning Commission will consider approval of the Tall Grass Acres Subdivision
The commission will adopt the agenda, approve the minutes from the August 7 meeting, and consider the Tall Grass Acres Subdivision (item 25004‑SUB). New business includes rescheduling the KS5406 Drexel Corner – AT&T project to October 7 and a discussion of proposed short‑term rental regulations. The meeting also opens…
Public hearing on 25001-CUP: 1880 Enterprises
The Miami County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the 25001-CUP project submitted by 1880 Enterprises. Commissioners will also discuss possible future moratoriums on solar farms and sign regulations, as well as issues related to short-term rentals, residential antenna height limits, telecommunications…
City Council to consider Section 18 disposition of 137 public housing homes
The council will vote on submitting a HUD application to remove 137 single-family homes and seven non-housing properties from the public housing portfolio. Other major decisions include restoring a 1.5% utility late fee, approving a financial advisory services contract, and setting a public hearing for a Community…
Commissioners to consider contract updates for University Park wastewater project
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss various administrative updates and project reports. A key action item involves amending contracts with SMH Consultants to allow the disbursement of grant funding for a wastewater facility project. The meeting also includes work sessions on short-term rental…