Lodging Establishments

annual sanitation inspections

Lodging Establishments

The environmental health section is responsible for conducting annual sanitation inspections in state licensed lodging establishments in Stone County. The inspections are conducted pursuant to a contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has established new rules pertaining to sanitation and safety standards for lodging establishments. All inspections are conducted pursuant to those standards, which became effective July 1, 2002.

Review DHSS

To review DHSS “Sanitation and Safety Standards for Lodging Establishments” (19 CSR 20-3.050), click here: Lodging in Missouri

application

Vacation Home Rental

An application for a permit must be filed with the Stone County Health Department before use of the property as a vacation rental. A fee of $150.00 must accompany an application for a vacation rental permit. Owners who hold a vacation rental permit shall pay a renewable annual fee of $150.00. Each permit shall expire on the thirtieth day of June following its issuance.

Permit applications for properties used as vacation rentals must be filed with the Stone County Health Department and must contain
the following information:

The name, address, and telephone number of the owner of the vacation rental for which the permit is issued.

The name, address, and telephone number of the managing agency, agent or local contact person for the owner of the vacation rental.

A diagram or photograph of the premises showing and indicating the number and location of designated on-site parking spaces and the maximum number of vehicles allowed for overnight occupants.

Evidence of a valid transient occupancy tax remittance form issued by the county for the vacation rental.

Acknowledgment that the owner, agent, and local contact person have read all regulations pertaining to the operation of a vacation rental.

Onsite wastewater treatment system inspection report performed by a licensed onsite system inspector. If the onsite wastewater treatment system is found to be insufficient, the initial onsite wastewater treatment system repair permit fee will be waived.

Lodging Establishments