Bill > HB2481

This bill modifies the definition of what constitutes a "hotel, motel or tourist court" for tax purposes by removing the previous requirement that such establishments must have at least two bedrooms, and instead requires them to have more than two bedrooms to be subject to taxation on transient guests, who are individuals staying for 28 consecutive days or less. Additionally, the bill temporarily prohibits municipalities from limiting the number or duration of short-term rentals or vacation properties between May 15, 2026, and July 25, 2026, and mandates that during this period, all applications for such rentals must be processed and responded to within 15 calendar days, with applications being automatically approved if this deadline is missed.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2481/