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1. Do I have a water leak and what can the City do to help?

The City of Osage Beach is willing to help utility customers when possible leak issues are suspected by checking the meter to ensure it is working and reading properly, by assisting in determining whether water usage is normal, and by shutting off the water, if necessary. However, in most cases, the City is not responsible for leaks on private property and City employees are not allowed to enter a private residence to assist in locating or repairing a leak. Any leak on private property is the sole responsibility of the homeowner and may require the homeowner to hire a private contractor or plumber to handle repairs.

2. Why is my sewer charge so much higher than my water charge?

The base rate for sewer is less than the base rate for water; however, the sewer volumetric rate is higher than the water volumetric rate. Therefore, with increased usage the total sewer charge will become higher than the total water charge. The capital and maintenance expenses associated with safely and adequately transporting sewage from homes and businesses to the sewage treatment plant are significantly higher than transporting water to homes and businesses. Click HERE for the most recent water and sewer rates.

3. What are the different forms of payment accepted by the City for utility payments?

The City of Osage Beach accepts cash, checks, and money orders via mail or at City Hall. The City also accepts credit/debit cards at the City Hall window, online at www.municipalonlinepayments.com/osagebeachmo, or over the phone by calling 833-227-1755. In addition, the City offers direct debit as an electronic alternative by automatically drafting the utility payment out of a checking or savings account every month on the due date. Click HERE for the Direct Debit Authorization Form.

4. If I have questions about Ambulance or Airport billing, who do I direct them to?

Airport Questions

• Billing questions for both airports:  573-302-2000, extension 1034
• General questions for Lee C. Fine Airport:  573-348-5251
• General questions for Grand Glaize Airport:  573-348-4469

Ambulance Questions

• Billing questions:  800-473-2278
• General questions:  573-302-2010

5. Does the public have access to the City of Osage Beach Annual Financial Reports?

Yes, after these documents are audited, they are made available to the public. Copies are available for review at City Hall, electronic copies can be accessed by clicking HERE, and a copy is mailed to both the Osage Beach Public Library and the Camdenton Public Library for public viewing each year.

6. I have a short-term rental in the City, what are my requirements?

A short-term rental, or a short-term vacation rental (STR), is defined as a rental of a residential dwelling or unit for periods of less than 30 consecutive days.

The City of Osage Beach does NOT have specific regulations that restrict or prohibit short-term rentals within our residential zones or in commercial zones where residential condominiums are a permitted use; except for the R-3 multi-family zones, which do have a requirement of a 30-day minimum stay.

A City of Osage Business License or Occupational License is NOT required. Renting residential property in and of itself does not meet the City’s definition of engaging in business. However, property management of other similar activity may meet said definition to require a license. Contact the City Clerk’s Office for more information.

Collection of Sales Tax and Lodging Tax is required! 

                a) Sales taxes are required to be collected and remitted to the State of Missouri. The City’s sales tax to be collected on applicable rental charges and other applicable services (i.e., cleaning service) for Camden County portion of the City = 7.475%, Miller County portion of the City = 7.725%.  Contact the Missouri Department of Revenue for tax identification registration and tax forms for remittance. https://dor.mo.gov/business/

                b) Lodging taxes are required to be collected and remitted to the county where the property is located. For properties in Camden County, lodging tax of 3.0% are to be collected on rental charges; for properties in Miller County, lodging tax of 5.0% are to be collected on rental charges. Contact the Tri-County Lodging Association (TCLA) for property registration and tax forms for remittance.  http://tri-countylodging.com/forms.html