Rental Registrations & Inspections

The Belton City Council approved a Rental Registration and Inspection Program for all rental units in the city limits on October 10, 2023 by Ordinance No. 2023-4810. As part of this amendment, a $20 per unit rental registration fee is required annually and inspections are required to be scheduled between tenant occupancies (after a tenant leaves, but before a new tenant moves in). This fee will cover the costs of registration and inspections for the unit (separate fees for re-inspections, late inspections, and late renewal fees apply). Program, registration, and inspection details can be found in the tabs below. Please email rental@belton.org to schedule inspections or for questions about the program.

The Belton City Council approved short-term rental regulations on November 25, 2025 by Ordinance No. 2025-4950(PDF, 7MB). Short-term rentals are limited to the Old Town Belton Redevelopment Area and on large single-family lots over 3 acres in size.

Rental registrations and short-term rental registrations must be applied for through the online portal. Select "Apply for New Licenses." Types will be either "rental registration" or "short term rental."

Rental Registration Program Requirements

View the Adopted Ordinance and Amended Ordinance

Quick Guide(PDF, 151KB)

How to register in eTRAKiT, schedule, and view inspections guide(PDF, 336KB)

All rental units in city limits are required to be registered. Inspections are required between tenants (after a tenant leaves, but before a new tenant moves in). 

Registration fees are $20/unit and are required to be renewed every 12 months. A $50 late fee per registration is required for each 30-day period past due.

Late inspections (inspections that happen after a tenant has moved in) are $20 per inspection.

Reinspection fees are assessed after 2 failed inspections and are $20 per reinspection.

Please email rental@belton.org to schedule inspections or for questions about the program.

 

Tenant Responsibilities

Tenants should:

  1. Pay rent on time.
  2. Use reasonable care and not damage property.
  3. Properly dispose of garbage.
  4. Refrain from taking on additional occupants or subleasing without the
    landlord’s written permission.

View Missouri's Landlord-Tenant Law(PDF, 2MB)

Landlord responsibilities

Landlords should:

  1. Make property habitable before tenants move in.
  2. Make and pay for repairs due to ordinary wear and tear.
  3. Refrain from turning off a tenant’s water, electricity or gas.
  4. Provide written notice to tenants when ownership of the property is transferred to a new landlord. Not unlawfully discriminate. 

View Missouri's Landlord-Tenant Law(PDF, 2MB)

Foreclosed Property Registration

All foreclosed properties are required to be registered. 

View the Code Requirement

Register a Foreclosed Property(PDF, 113KB)

 

 

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