KSHB 41 News reporter Braden Bates covers parts of Jackson County, Missouri, including Lee's Summit. Send Braden a story idea by e-mail.
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Are you cashing in on the World Cup by listing your home for rent? Well, some city ordinances may prevent you from making extra money.
Some cities across the metro are looking at ways to reduce guidelines, while others are choosing to keep them in place.
The Lee's Summit City Council decided not to change its ordinance, even temporarily.
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Lee's Summit will allow residents to rent out their homes as long as they follow the city ordinance. Under the guidelines, the renter must get a license.
Other guidelines include limiting the number of guests to four and only renting out two rooms. If your home is not in the Old Town Development Plan area, your lot needs to be at least an acre.
Read the full ordinance here.
Tracy Albers, Lee's Summit development services director, said the city had several conversations with residents. The feedback they got overall led to the council's decision.
"Our city council focused on the potential for adverse impacts, noise complaints, parking congestion, public safety calls and even party house-like behavior," Albers said.
Other nearby cities decided to change their ordinances for two months during the World Cup. Included in those were Independence and Grandview.
Melva Kamp has lived in Lee's Summit for around 30 years. She feels the city's missing an opportunity for its residents to make a little money.
"It’s really good because I think it gives the people here the opportunity to maybe, [for those] who don’t have a business, to make a little extra money," Kemp said. "I think they should reconsider."
Before you decide to put your house up for rent, make sure you check your city's ordinances. Also, if you live in an HOA, there may be additional rules you have to follow.
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