Landlords who own residential property in the City and are renting or intend to rent their property must obtain a Rental License from the City for each rental property.

Renewals may be paid online via credit card. Click the link below to access: 

https://prairievillage.accessgovernment.net/BusinessLicensing/Account/SignIn

To create a new account, you must use the Web Registration Key indicated in the Online Renewal Instructions mailed with your renewal notice.  If you do not have the Web Registration Key, you can request one from the City Clerk's Office: 913-381-6464 or licensing@pvkansas.com.

• License fee is $77
• Download a Rental License Application [PDF]

Common Questions

Q: How long is the license valid?
A: The license if valid for one year and must be renewed annually.

Q: Is an inspection required?
A: All single family residential rental properties are inspected for compliance with the City's Property Maintenance Code annually.  This is an exterior inspection.

Q: What is the license fee?
A: A license for residential rental houses and duplexes is $77/year.  The license fee for apartments is $.01 per square foot of the interior living space.

Q: When should a landlord apply for a rental license?
A: All new rental properties need to be licensed as soon as they are made available for or offered for rent.

Q: Is a Property Manager required?
A: Any property owned by someone outside of Johnson County, Kansas must have a local resident agent/manager.  If it is an apartment, the resident manager should be listed. 

Q: Are short-term rentals allowed in Prairie Village? 
A: During it’s meeting October 21, 2024, the Prairie Village City Council amended the City’s rental licensing program to require a minimum rental duration of 30 days. The move bans short-term rentals in Prairie Village. The new requirement, for a 30-day minimum stay, will go into effect November 1, 2025. Short-term rentals will continue to be permitted until that time, while still subject to all other City codes, including nuisance codes. Timing of the enforcement is to allow City staff to notify property owners, to allow property owners to change the use of their property, to allow those with existing bookings to have those bookings honored through that period; and to minimize difficulties for staff and affected property owners during the phase out of short-term rentals. Review the ordinance.

More questions? Contact the City Clerk's Office at 913-381-6464 or send an e-mail to Licensing@pvkansas.com.

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