Grow Your Columbia Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From The District to Old Southwest, Benton Stephens to the suburbs of Ashland — MaidProfit gives Columbia cleaning companies the tools to serve Missouri’s best college town market.
Why Columbia Is a College Town Goldmine for Cleaning
Columbia is home to the University of Missouri (Mizzou), one of the largest public universities in the Midwest with over 30,000 students. This massive student population creates seasonal demand for apartment turnovers, move-in/move-out cleaning, and regular maintenance cleaning throughout the academic year.
Beyond the university, Columbia’s economy benefits from major healthcare employers (MU Health Care, Boone Hospital Center), insurance companies (Shelter Insurance, State Farm), and the university’s research operations. This creates a professional class that values and pays for cleaning services.
Columbia’s growing suburbs and new developments in the southwest part of the city offer families in newer homes who want recurring cleaning. The city’s central Missouri location also positions it between KC and STL, offering potential expansion corridors.
30,000 Students = Predictable Revenue Spikes
Every August and May, Mizzou’s student population cycles through apartments. Move-in and move-out cleaning during these periods can generate 20–30% of a cleaning business’s annual revenue. MaidProfit’s bulk scheduling handles the rush.
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What Columbia Cleaners Charge
Columbia cleaning rates reflect the college town’s mix of budget-conscious students and professional homeowners.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $90 – $195 | $130 |
| Deep Cleaning | $170 – $360 | $250 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $210 – $420 | $300 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.07 – $0.14 | $0.10 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $75 – $165 | $110 |
Old Southwest and the estates along Stadium Boulevard command premium rates. Student-area apartments near campus offer high volume at lower per-job rates. The southwest suburbs provide growing family market demand.
Columbia Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Columbia Business License
Columbia requires a business license from the Finance Department. Fees vary by business type and revenue. Home-based businesses must comply with zoning.
Missouri Business Registration
Register your LLC with the Missouri Secretary of State ($50 filing fee). Obtain a Missouri Tax ID for tax obligations.
Sales Tax Compliance
Missouri charges 4.225% state sales tax plus local additions. Columbia’s total rate is approximately 8.5%. Determine whether your cleaning services are taxable.
General Liability Insurance
Recommended for all Columbia cleaning businesses. Property managers for student housing especially require proof of coverage. Expect $300–$600/year.
Workers’ Compensation
Required in Missouri for businesses with 5 or more employees. Columbia’s university-town labor pool includes students seeking part-time cleaning work.
Student Housing Compliance
If cleaning student housing managed by property companies, you may need to meet specific insurance requirements and pass background checks per company policies.
Up and running in minutes
No technical setup required. If you can send an email, you can run MaidProfit.
Simple, predictable pricing
No per-job fees. No surprise charges. Cancel anytime.
- Up to 50 jobs/month
- 1 team member
- Online booking page
- Client management
- Basic invoicing
- Analytics dashboard
- Integrations
- Unlimited jobs
- Up to 10 team members
- Online booking + client portal
- Full CRM
- Automated invoicing & payments
- Analytics dashboard
- QuickBooks + Stripe integrations
- Everything in Growth
- Unlimited team members
- Multi-location support
- Custom reporting
- Priority support + onboarding
- API access
- White-label options
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.
Trusted by cleaning businesses everywhere
Hear from real cleaning business owners.
“Columbia’s student market is a goldmine during move-out season. MaidProfit’s bulk scheduling handled 150 apartment turnovers last May without a single overlap. The rest of the year, our faculty clients keep us busy.”
“We serve Old Southwest families and Mizzou faculty. MaidProfit’s client profiles track every detail so our service is personalized every visit. Our retention rate is 93%.”
“I hired Mizzou students as part-time cleaners, which keeps my labor costs low and gives them flexible work. MaidProfit’s team scheduling makes managing a rotating workforce surprisingly easy.”