In anticipation for the influx of visitors to the Kansas City region throughout the FIFA 2026 World Cup, and demonstrating our commitment to being one of the most welcoming destinations in the Kansas City region, the City of Parkville adopted an ordinance at the Board of Aldermen meeting on May 20, 2025, to temporarily allow an unlimited number of short-term rentals in Parkville between May 1 and July 31, 2026, to coincide with the FIFA World Cup from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Short-term residential dwelling unit rentals (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) were first allowed in 2021 when the Board of Aldermen adopted regulations that allowed a total of four short-term rentals per Ward, with one dwelling unit per owner-occupied property and one dedicated parking space.
The temporary regulations will lift restrictions relating to the total number of short-term rentals and the number of dwelling units per property between May 1 and July 31, 2026. Under the revised policy, property owners will still be required to provide at least one parking space for the rental, but the property owner will not be required to live at the residence. The application fee will remain at $300 and each short-term rental will be required to obtain a Parkville business license and remit the five percent guest room tax.
Community Development Director Stephen Lachky said, “Even though the 2026 FIFA World Cup is not until next summer, we anticipate guests will want to make reservations well in advance of coming to our region. Property owners can go ahead and register now as a third-party platform (Airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO) host. Simply complete an Application for Lodging – Short-Term RDR online at https://parkvillemo.gov/business/short-term-rentals/.”
Mayor Katerndahl agrees stating, “This is a great opportunity for locals to benefit and for Parkville to show how welcoming we are. With the world visiting our region, we want Parkville to play an active role. Temporarily easing rental rules helps meet demand while allowing residents to share in the excitement and hospitality of the World Cup.”
For more information, contact Community Development Director Stephen Lachky at (816) 741-7676.
