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Verified Aug 16, 2026 · Primary Sources Cited

Table Rock Lake, MO Short-Term Rental Regulations

Current permit-cap status, minimum-stay requirements, owner-occupancy rules, and jurisdiction breakdown for short-term rentals in Table Rock Lake. Every field is cited to a primary source below. Always verify the specific parcel with the operating jurisdiction before writing an offer.

Table Rock Lake, MO regulatory profile

Last material change: 2012-02-01 (Stone County Health Code Division 4 Vacation Rental Ordinance reinstated; no material amendments identified since)
Mixed
Summary

The Table Rock Lake shoreline crosses Stone and Taney counties in Missouri; Stone County Health Department requires a $150 annual vacation rental permit (2012 ordinance) for any rental under 28 days, while unincorporated Taney County has no STR ordinance and Branson city limits enforce a separate STR permit.

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Notes for investors

Parcel jurisdiction drives the compliance regime. Stone County (Kimberling City, most of Indian Point) requires a Stone County Health Department vacation rental permit for any stay under 28 days: $150 application, $150 annual renewal, all expiring June 30, plus an onsite wastewater treatment system inspection by a licensed inspector filed with the application. Taney County unincorporated shoreline has no STR ordinance identified. Lakefront in Branson city limits triggers the full Branson STR regime (see branson-mo entry). Confirm parcel county on the recorder plat before underwriting.

Permit required
Yes
Permit cap in place
No
No numeric cap in Stone County Health Code vacation rental ordinance (Division 4). Taney County has no STR-specific ordinance; Branson city rules apply only to properties inside city limits.
Minimum stay
No minimum specified
Owner-occupancy required
No
Primary residence only
No
Operator on site required
No

Operating jurisdictions · primary sources

Stone County Health Department
All of Stone County including Kimberling City, Indian Point (Stone side), Cape Fair, Reeds Spring
https://stonecountyhealthdepartment.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/vacation-rental-ordinance_9_7_2012.pdf
Taney County (unincorporated)
Unincorporated Taney County shoreline including Indian Point (Taney side), Rockaway Beach, Kirbyville
https://taneycounty.gov/
City of Branson (for lakefront parcels inside city limits)
Portions of Table Rock Lake shoreline within Branson corporate boundary
https://www.bransonmo.gov/969/NightlyShort-Term-Rentals
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Frequently asked questions · Table Rock Lake STR regulations

Are short-term rentals legal in Table Rock Lake, MO?

Short-term rentals in Table Rock Lake are classified as mixed as of 2026-08-16. The Table Rock Lake shoreline crosses Stone and Taney counties in Missouri; Stone County Health Department requires a $150 annual vacation rental permit (2012 ordinance) for any rental under 28 days, while unincorporated Taney County has no STR ordinance and Branson city limits enforce a separate STR permit.

Is there a short-term rental permit cap in Table Rock Lake?

No. No numeric cap in Stone County Health Code vacation rental ordinance (Division 4). Taney County has no STR-specific ordinance; Branson city rules apply only to properties inside city limits.

What is the minimum-stay requirement for short-term rentals in Table Rock Lake?

The primary source does not specify a minimum stay for short-term rentals.

Does Table Rock Lake require owner-occupancy for short-term rental permits?

Table Rock Lake does not require owner-occupancy for short-term rental operators as of 2026-08-16. Verify the specific parcel with the operating jurisdiction before offering, as owner-occupancy rules interact with zoning overlays.

How can I check if a specific property in Table Rock Lake qualifies for short-term rental use?

Contact the operating jurisdiction directly using the primary-source links published on this page. Zoning, HOA restrictions, and pending regulatory changes are parcel-specific and can override the citywide profile above. DepreciMax's $99 property report separately sizes the Year-1 §168(k) bonus depreciation deduction for a specific address, once regulatory clearance is confirmed.

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Not legal or tax advice. Short-term rental regulations change frequently and vary by parcel, zone, and HOA. The information on this page is a summary of publicly available primary sources as of 2026-08-16. Before acting — buying, listing, or operating a short-term rental in Table Rock Lake — verify current rules with the operating jurisdiction and consult a local attorney and CPA.