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McDonald County adopts Missouri occupancy law as Ordinance 2024-5, effective Jan. 1, 2025
Summary
The McDonald County Commission voted unanimously Nov. 20 to adopt Missouri’s occupancy law (RSMo 137.082) as Ordinance 2024-5; the ordinance becomes effective Jan. 1, 2025. The measure was introduced after Assessor Sue Ann Stokes provided a copy of the state statute.
The McDonald County Commission voted unanimously Nov. 20 to adopt Missouri’s occupancy law, RSMo 137.082, by passing Ordinance 2024-5. Presiding Commissioner Bryan Hall moved to adopt the state statute; Western Commissioner Rick Lett seconded, and the motion passed by unanimous vote.
Assessor Sue Ann Stokes had provided the commissioners with a copy of RSMo 137.082 for review. Commissioners discussed the statute during the meeting; the minutes record the motion to adopt but do not list further implementing provisions or local amendments. The ordinance will take effect in McDonald County on Jan. 1, 2025.
The minutes do not specify additional implementing steps, timelines for enforcement, or which county department will oversee implementation. The commission’s next officeholder meeting is scheduled for Dec. 18, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., at which follow-up items could be placed on the agenda.
