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Oak Grove approves temporary short-term rental ordinance for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Summary
The Oak Grove Board of Aldermen adopted a temporary amendment to the Unified Development Code allowing short-term rentals June 1–July 31, 2026, with occupancy limits, fees, safety requirements and 'Good Neighbor' rules intended to limit noise and safety risks.
The Oak Grove Board of Aldermen on Feb. 17 adopted a temporary ordinance allowing short-term rentals in residential, agricultural and commercial districts from June 1 through July 31, 2026, to accommodate visitors for the FIFA World Cup.
The ordinance, approved as Bill 26-01 and adopted as Ordinance No. 2155, was presented by Matt, a city staff member, who said the temporary easing of restrictions "will help accommodate visitors and support local businesses, also create economic opportunities for residents who are able to offer their homes for lodging." The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval of the draft ordinance.
The ordinance sets a cap of two transient persons (including children) per legally conforming bedroom; staff explained that requirement replaces an earlier six-person cap proposed by staff. Operators must obtain a City of Oak Grove business license before operating a short-term rental, with a $125 application fee and a $50 reinspection fee if a unit fails its initial inspection. Units must be inspected by the building official prior to occupancy and must meet safety standards including a working fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms, a portable flashlight and emergency lighting. The ordinance also requires hosts to post local emergency contact information and the host's contact number inside the rental unit.
To limit neighborhood impacts, the ordinance creates "Good Neighbor" requirements: a responsible person must be reachable and able to be on-site within 45 minutes; the unit must display an information sheet stating maximum occupancy and parking rules; quiet hours are set from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.; and an exterior sign identifying the property as a short-term rental is required. The city warned that serious violations of noise, trash or occupancy rules could lead to revocation of the short-term rental permit for the remainder of the temporary period. Matt also noted the ordinance would not supersede homeowners' association or condominium rules that prohibit short-term rentals.
Board members discussed parking, permit requirements and inspections before moving to take first and second readings by title only and then to adopt the ordinance. The motion to adopt passed by roll call and the measure became Ordinance No. 2155.
The measure takes effect as a temporary amendment for the dates specified; the board did not amend the effective dates during the meeting. Further implementation details and permit application procedures will be handled by city staff and the building official.
