Florence, MO

Florence Regulations

Lake Ozark explicitly permits STRs in three specific districts (R-3, C-2, Lake Front Mixed-Use) while strictly banning them in R-1/R-2, offering clarity on legality but restricting supply. The city is moving to a formal registration/licensing process with moderate requirements (insurance, safety docs, local contact, occupancy, tax compliance) and has demonstrated strong enforcement against prohibited operations. This creates a manageable, known path in permitted areas without evident strict caps, but the outright ban in single-family zones and active enforcement raise investor risk and complexity outside of those districts.