Short-term rentals (STRs) in Camden County, Missouri, commonly referred to as short-term vacation rentals, are largely legal and regulated by local jurisdictions, like the City of Osage Beach. While the city does not impose specific restrictions on STRs within most residential or commercial zones, properties located in R-3 multi-family zones require a minimum stay of 30 days. Popular property types for STRs include cabins in the more rural areas around the Lake of the Ozarks, appealing to tourists and vacationers, as well as some urban apartments that attract business travelers, particularly during seasonal peaks. The local market trends favor tourism, and demand is heightened during summer vacations and holidays. Owners must collect a lodging tax of 3% on rental charges to be remitted to Camden County, alongside applicable sales taxes. The local government authority overseeing STR regulations is the City Clerk’s Office for Osage Beach, with resources related to business licenses and tax requirements also available through the Missouri Department of Revenue. For more information, visit the City of Osage Beach's official site at and the Missouri Department of Revenue at.