RSMo Chapter 315 and DHSS rule 19 CSR 20-3.050; annual lodging license (licensing year Oct 1 - Sep 30), fee tiers start at 5 rooms. Enforced by Dept. of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.
A license requires an approved inspection for the current year, a certificate of no tax due and the fee ($50 for 5-10 rooms; $50 plus $2 per room over 10 for 11-20; $70 plus $1 per room over 20). Inspections are unannounced, by DHSS or a local public health agency.
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DHSS licensing page re-read Oct 21, 2026: licensing year Oct 1 - Sep 30 and fee tiers unchanged; no pending change or new effective date listed
RSMo Chapter 315 and DHSS rule 19 CSR 20-3.050; annual lodging license (licensing year Oct 1 - Sep 30), fee tiers start at 5 rooms. A license requires an approved inspection for the current year, a certificate of no tax due and the fee ($50 for 5-10 rooms; $50 plus $2 per room over 10 for 11-20; $70 plus $1 per room over 20). Inspections are unannounced, by DHSS or a local public health agency.
Dept. of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).
Rulemaking pending. DHSS licensing page re-read Oct 21, 2026: licensing year Oct 1 - Sep 30 and fee tiers unchanged; no pending change or new effective date listed
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