The Columbia Police Department’s (CPD) Code Enforcement Division is now accepting applications for required short-term rental (STR) property permits and business licenses.
Beginning today, all STRs must comply with the ordinance that City Council approved in order to operate and allow occupancy. STR permit information and a checklist to help you can be found on the CPD website:
https://columbiapd.net/short-term-rentals/
All current STR’s must comply with the new ordinance within 120 days from today’s effective date without penalty.
The CPD website also has a FAQ sheet that includes permit and license costs, permit requirements, and the renewal process, plus, Code Enforcement contact information to help you navigate through the new process.