I am from NE Missouri and vacation yearly in Branson. After diving into LTR in SFHs for the last few years, we are interested in purchasing a home (preferably lakefront or lakeview) with dock access on Table Rock Lake. Not as interested in HOA fees, but willing to consider. The intent would be to rent it out as much as possible other than the 2 weeks we would use it ourselves. This is about a 5 hour drive for us, so manageable if we needed to be present for any reason. Look for real estate agents with experience for STR around Indian Point or toward Kimberling City. Thank you for any information.
Property Manager · Branson Missouri · Member since 2022 · 73 posts · 51 votes
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A bit late to this discussion... Kelly is correct about connecting with local people to understand our market place. Branson area STR's are experiencing great cap rates and returns for our investors in Stone and Taney County. There are many areas in Stone and Taney that STR's are approved outside of any HOA or COA. Please feel free to connect with our team at RentBranson.com for questions about STR's. We do not sell properties as we focus on being the best and largest Vacation Rental Property Managers serving the Branson area for over 16 years.
Scottsdale, AZ · Member since 2018 · 22 posts · 36 votes
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So, here's the thing I've found. You basically can't purchase a SFH in Taney or Stone country because of the regulations against STR - be wary of people selling their homes as STRs (they are probably trying to get out before more regulations kick in) - you will not legally be able to rent it. You basically need to purchase in a new-build neighborhood of "free-standing" townhomes (usually not next to the lake) or get into a non-warrantable condo to get near the lake. Barry county (just to the west) does not currently have such restrictions but further from Branson. I'm still also interested in that area but getting frustrated with the regulations (especially for people who do not like HOAs - nearly impossible)
Olympia, WA · Member since 2016 · 8k+ posts · 7k+ votes
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So here is the Stone County regs on STR - Section 25, Short-Term Rentals. A. Short-term rentals of residences, as defined in Article 1, Section 5, may be Conditional Uses in the A-1, A-R, RR-1, R-1, and R-2 Zoning Districts, provided that the following requirements and limitations are adhered to: 1. Such use does not violate subdivision restrictive covenants. 2. Such use does not endanger public health or safety, or create a public nuisance. 3. Such use does not adversely affect property values in the subdivision, neighborhood, or area. 4. Such use is compatible with the existing uses in the subdivision, neighborhood, or area.Stone County Zoning Regulations Amendments current through May 24 2012 5. Such use’s vehicle traffic and noise levels are compatible with the existing uses in the subdivision, neighborhood, or area. 6. A representative or agent is available at all times. 7. Missouri sales tax license is in effect at all times. 8. Stone County merchant’s license is in effect at all times. 9. Stone County Health Department permit under the Vacation Home Rental Ordinance is in effect at all times. 10. Parking: a. Minimum two (2) parking spaces for up to three bedrooms and one (1) parking space for each additional two bedrooms. b. All vehicles are parked on the residence’s premises, and not on a roadside. c. Parking is limited to three (3) outside vehicles, in addition to any garaged vehicle
Doesn't say anything about no STR's at all. Just need to meet this requirements. Here is another bit of info - https://support.cohost.com/por...
Scottsdale, AZ · Member since 2018 · 22 posts · 36 votes
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Thanks for this good information. I guess my fear is purchasing a home in STONE county and then applying for it to be a STR and being denied. tonight there is a meeting of Stone County Planning & Zoning and there are two families trying to get the zoning of their home changed to operate a STR. Let's see if they succeed.
I do know that in Taney County there is actually a motion on the ballet this next February 14th to remove permanently R-1 for nightly rental conditional use permits.
CUP‐22‐008 – Andrea Davis is requesting permission to operate a short‐term rental on her property located at 3787 State Hwy JJ, Blue Eye, MO (13‐4.0‐20‐000‐000‐039.000). This property is zoned A‐1.
CUP‐22‐009 – Adam & Dayna Jett are requesting permission to operate a short‐term rental on their property located at 4177 State Hwy 265, Branson, MO (12‐8.0‐33‐000‐000‐002.005). This property is zoned A‐1.
Real Estate Agent · Branson, MO · Member since 2020 · 21 posts · 17 votes
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These are great questions. Yes, zoning restrictions are very real here in Stone and Taney Counties. The regulations are really pointing vacation rental investors toward areas that are already zoned for vacation rental. It is very difficult to get a single-family home zoned for vacation rental because neighborhoods are opposed to it. Your best bet would be to get with an agent who knows what areas are already zoned properly. I get so many clients sending me homes on Zillow that would be great STRs, and they’re right! But then there are so many processes you have to go through that it isn’t really worth it. In addition, you have to fire suppress the home which typically costs around $40-$50,000, depending on the size of home. One more interesting thing about this area is that vacation rentals are the only thing that you can actually build cheaper than buying outright. For example, most new constructions are costing around $250 a square foot whereas turn key is costing approximately $300-$350 a square foot.
Property Manager · Branson Missouri · Member since 2022 · 73 posts · 51 votes
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A bit late to this discussion... Kelly is correct about connecting with local people to understand our market place. Branson area STR's are experiencing great cap rates and returns for our investors in Stone and Taney County. There are many areas in Stone and Taney that STR's are approved outside of any HOA or COA. Please feel free to connect with our team at RentBranson.com for questions about STR's. We do not sell properties as we focus on being the best and largest Vacation Rental Property Managers serving the Branson area for over 16 years.
Realtor · Leawood, KS · Member since 2015 · 4 posts · 4 votes
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So that is not necessarily true. While certain neighborhoods in those areas restrict STR, there are others that allow it. It all depends on how STR is zoned within a given area, or if in and HOA, how it is addressed in the covenants of the HOA of those neighborhoods. I have had several friends and clients buy SFH in both Stone and Taney counties. But your statement about people selling before "more regulations lick in" is inaccurate.
So, here's the thing I've found. You basically can't purchase a SFH in Taney or Stone country because of the regulations against STR - be wary of people selling their homes as STRs (they are probably trying to get out before more regulations kick in) - you will not legally be able to rent it. You basically need to purchase in a new-build neighborhood of "free-standing" townhomes (usually not next to the lake) or get into a non-warrantable condo to get near the lake. Barry county (just to the west) does not currently have such restrictions but further from Branson. I'm still also interested in that area but getting frustrated with the regulations (especially for people who do not like HOAs - nearly impossible)
Property Manager · Branson Missouri · Member since 2022 · 73 posts · 51 votes
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@Clint Thezan We (Rent Branson Vacation rental property management company along side the buyer) have had success this past year in gaining permits from the county to allow an SFH conduct nightly rentals. It is a process but is achievable if the SFH is in the right area and meets the counties criteria. Specifically, these properties were in Stone county. For Taney you should make sure the property is located in an NR1 or Commercial zoned area that P & Z has rezoned in 2021.
@Clint Thezan We (Rent Branson Vacation rental property management company along side the buyer) have had success this past year in gaining permits from the county to allow an SFH conduct nightly rentals. It is a process but is achievable if the SFH is in the right area and meets the counties criteria. Specifically, these properties were in Stone county. For Taney you should make sure the property is located in an NR1 or Commercial zoned area that P & Z has rezoned in 2021.
@Clint Thezan We (Rent Branson Vacation rental property management company along side the buyer) have had success this past year in gaining permits from the county to allow an SFH conduct nightly rentals. It is a process but is achievable if the SFH is in the right area and meets the counties criteria. Specifically, these properties were in Stone county. For Taney you should make sure the property is located in an NR1 or Commercial zoned area that P & Z has rezoned in 2021.
Scottsdale, AZ · Member since 2018 · 22 posts · 36 votes
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@John Morgan I'm not actually sure. To be honest, I moved my strategy to Florida so did not keep up on whether or not Stone Country voted to approve those two homes. I decided it's best to work in a county that has STR regulations so that I didn't need to worry about not being approved. Branson is still on my future list possibility but I will probably stick with Taney County.
Realtor · Branson, MO · Member since 2018 · 272 posts · 283 votes
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@Christy Flora Yeah I've worked with a ton of buyers and trying to go through the headache of getting a property rezoned or a special use permit... I've just never seen it succeed. My opinion, I think they (Stone County P&Z) don't want to issue more of these permits because they have these purpose built developments scattered throughout the area that have resort amenities and are meant for vacation rentals and they are of the opinion that we've got plenty and need to reserve housing supply for residents. I'm all for a free market, but it does kind of make sense why they are doing what they are doing. I still work with a ton of investors though and there are great options, especially turnkey ones!
is this new regulation on fire suppression part of a specific building code? Or is it above and beyond the building code? I haven’t been able to find any details on requirements on taney county’s website for specifics. I’m curious on whether properties are grandfathered in because I haven’t seen any STR’s with one in them yet as I browse listings and walk properties.
These are great questions. Yes, zoning restrictions are very real here in Stone and Taney Counties. The regulations are really pointing vacation rental investors toward areas that are already zoned for vacation rental. It is very difficult to get a single-family home zoned for vacation rental because neighborhoods are opposed to it. Your best bet would be to get with an agent who knows what areas are already zoned properly. I get so many clients sending me homes on Zillow that would be great STRs, and they’re right! But then there are so many processes you have to go through that it isn’t really worth it. In addition, you have to fire suppress the home which typically costs around $40-$50,000, depending on the size of home. One more interesting thing about this area is that vacation rentals are the only thing that you can actually build cheaper than buying outright. For example, most new constructions are costing around $250 a square foot whereas turn key is costing approximately $300-$350 a square foot.
is this new regulation on fire suppression part of a specific building code? Or is it above and beyond the building code? I haven’t been able to find any details on requirements on taney county’s website for specifics. I’m curious on whether properties are grandfathered in because I haven’t seen any STR’s with one in them yet as I browse listings and walk properties.
These are great questions. Yes, zoning restrictions are very real here in Stone and Taney Counties. The regulations are really pointing vacation rental investors toward areas that are already zoned for vacation rental. It is very difficult to get a single-family home zoned for vacation rental because neighborhoods are opposed to it. Your best bet would be to get with an agent who knows what areas are already zoned properly. I get so many clients sending me homes on Zillow that would be great STRs, and they’re right! But then there are so many processes you have to go through that it isn’t really worth it. In addition, you have to fire suppress the home which typically costs around $40-$50,000, depending on the size of home. One more interesting thing about this area is that vacation rentals are the only thing that you can actually build cheaper than buying outright. For example, most new constructions are costing around $250 a square foot whereas turn key is costing approximately $300-$350 a square foot.
Hi Seth,
Some are grandfathered in. If it is new construction in Stone & Taney counties, it will most likely be fire suppressed. My agents are all taught to be the source of the source. In other words, I would direct you to the COA to read rules and regulations, speak with Planning & Zoning of that particular county, and call the fire chief to verify as well.