St. Charles short-term rental noise rules.
St. Charles asks every short-term rental to have a working noise monitoring device that notifies both the tenant and the owner of unreasonable noise. Here's what the city expects, in plain English, with a link to the code for each point.
At a glance
- Noise monitor
- Each short-term rental must have an operable noise monitoring device that notifies the tenant and the property owner of any noise deemed unreasonable. Inspectors check it at the annual safety inspection.123
- Quiet hours
- No amplified or reproduced sound used outside, or audible from the property line, between 10pm and 10am.1
- Response time
- A local contact must be available 24/7 to respond to complaints within 45 minutes.1
- Permit consequences
- Failing the yearly safety inspection, or not responding to complaints in a timely and appropriate way, are grounds for permit revocation.1
How Alertify helps
How Alertify covers each point.
Alertify helps you meet St. Charles' noise monitor rule. It notifies you, and sends your guest a friendly message, when sound stays above your threshold.
Alerts you and your guest.
You get a notification and your guest gets a friendly message, automatically.
Unlimited days of record.
Every reading is kept, ready if you're asked to see it.
Early notice.
Know the moment sound rises, so you can respond well within the City's 45 minutes.
Quiet-hours thresholds.
Set a night-time limit that matches 10pm–10am.
FAQ
St. Charles noise rules, answered.
Do St. Charles short-term rentals need a noise monitor?
Yes. Each rental must have an operable noise monitoring device that notifies both the tenant and the owner of unreasonable noise. It is checked at the annual safety inspection.
What are the quiet hours?
No amplified or reproduced sound used outside, or audible from the property line, between 10pm and 10am.
How fast must I respond to a complaint?
Your local contact must be available 24/7 and respond within 45 minutes.
Sources
- Ordinance 22-104 (City of St. Charles)stcharlescitymo.gov
- Short-Term Rentals (City of St. Charles)stcharlescitymo.gov
- Annual Short Term Rental Inspections flyer (City of St. Charles)stcharlescitymo.gov