Missouri Deposit Interest Rules
no interest requiredMissouri has no statewide requirement that landlords pay interest on security deposits (14 of 51 US jurisdictions do). Your lease may still promise interest — if it does, that promise is enforceable.
Educational information: generated from our Missouri law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Missouri compares
14 of 51 US jurisdictions require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Here is how Missouri compares with other states in our database.
| State | Deposit Interest Rules |
|---|---|
| Missouri | no interest required |
| Montana | no interest required |
| Nebraska | no interest required |
| Nevada | no interest required |
| New Hampshire | interest required (deposits held 1+ year) |
Frequently asked questions
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Missouri?
- No statewide statute requires it in Missouri, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. Maximum 2 months rent. Must be held in federally insured financial institution. Return within 30 days with itemized statement. Wrongful retention: 2x damages. Pet deposits excluded from security deposit rules. Move-out inspection notice required.
- How large can the deposit itself be in Missouri?
- Missouri generally allows at most 2 months' rent as a security deposit.
- When do I get my security deposit back in Missouri?
- Generally within 30 days after move-out.
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