Riley County adopts short‑term rental rule changes, requires in‑person response to complaints

Feb 23, 2026

Riley County commissioners approved Resolution 022326 on Feb. 23, 2026, revising short‑term rental rules to clarify waiver criteria for a 500‑foot separation and to require the responsible agent to respond in person to complaints within one hour, according to planning staff.

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Riley County commissioners on Feb. 23 approved Resolution No. 022326, adopting text amendments to the county’s Land Development Regulations that tighten the rules governing short‑term rentals (STRs) and the obligations of their responsible agents. The motion passed on a voice vote after planning staff summarized the changes.

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