Columbia License fee ordinance (§ 13-260.8)
Chapter 13: Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations · Article IX. Miscellaneous Business Regulations
In short: Short-term rentals won't be charged a business license fee under this division until July 1, 2026.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
There shall be no business license fee assessed for issuance of a business license to a short-term rental under this division until July 1, 2026.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 13-260.8
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.