AirBnB

The measure levies an extra 3%-per-night fee on the cost of a short-term rental, with the money going to affordable housing.

The regulations include requiring short-term rental operators to get a permit before leasing out their properties on Airbnb and other platforms.

St. Louis’ assessor says some Airbnb and Vrbo hosts are running unlicensed businesses. They need to pay up.

“We’re finding that some of these short-term rentals, if not managed appropriately, can be harmful for the housing market for residents who live in our city,” said the Board of Aldermen president.

Some Belleville Airbnb owners don’t go through the permitting process — and start earning extra money without obtaining business licenses or paying the city’s 8% hotel-motel tax, some in the city allege.

Some Airbnb hosts in the region are glad the company is helping to combat parties, but they also worry the rules could be unfair to first-time guests who don’t have any reviews yet.

The St. Louis assessor’s office on Friday sent out letters to the owners of 235 properties listed on Airbnb, informing them that their property value —…

Although St. Louis Airbnb hosts brought in more revenue and more guests than anywhere else in the state last year, some are worried a proposed city bill…

Airbnb hosts brought in more than $48 million in 2018, a 67% increase over the previous year. The company notes rural areas had particularly strong...

A global online company will start collecting two taxes in St. Louis next month.Vacation rental website Airbnb and the city have reached a deal involving…