Is Your Short-Term Rental Permitted?

Find current STR regulations, permit requirements, taxes, and compliance rules for Airbnb and Vrbo hosts. Up-to-date short-term rental laws for every major US city : independent and accurate.

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28Cities Covered
19States
2026Updated

⚠️ High-Risk Enforcement Zones

Cities with active enforcement, registration deadlines, or recent crackdowns. If your STR is here, compliance is urgent.

AustinTX : STR license required New York CityNY : Class B / Class E only Miami BeachFL : High fines, active enforcement San FranciscoCA : Primary residence + cap NashvilleTN : Permit moratorium risk New OrleansLA : Platform enforcement Q3 2026

💰 Top Investor Markets

Cities where STR investment still pencils out : reasonable fees, manageable rules, strong tourism demand.

ScottsdaleAZ : $175/yr, investor-friendly PhoenixAZ : State preemption protection CharlotteNC : ~$50-200/yr, no STR permit needed DenverCO : Primary residence, solid demand OrlandoFL : STR hub near parks Las VegasNV : High ADR, clear rules HoustonTX : No zoning restrictions San AntonioTX : $300/3yr, 12.5% cap

📋 Policy In Motion

Cities where regulations are actively evolving : rules may change within the next 12 months.

AtlantaGA : Ordinance under review DallasTX : Registration system expanding Los AngelesCA : Platform data-sharing live ChicagoIL : Shared housing ordinance updates PhiladelphiaPA : 3-license stack, World Cup 2026 HonoluluHI : County-level changes pending BostonMA : Statewide bill watch

Latest Regulation Updates

Aug 03, 2026 Charlotte, NC — Regulation page updated — similarity 68.1% vs baseline. https://www.charlottenc.gov/Growth-and-Development/Planning-and-Development
Aug 03, 2026 Denver, CO — Regulation page updated — similarity 83.4% vs baseline. https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Excise-and-Licenses/Short-Term-Rentals
Jul 13, 2026 Charlotte, NC — Regulation page updated — similarity 64.9% vs baseline. https://www.charlottenc.gov/Growth-and-Development/Planning-and-Development
Jul 13, 2026 Denver, CO — Regulation page updated — similarity 89.9% vs baseline. https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Excise-and-Licenses/Short-Term-Rentals
Jul 13, 2026 Los Angeles, CA — Regulation page updated — similarity 89.2% vs baseline. https://planning.lacity.gov/plans-policies/transient-occupancy-registration
Jul 13, 2026 Orlando, FL — Regulation page updated — similarity 89.0% vs baseline. https://www.orlando.gov/Building-Development/Permits/Short-Term-Rental
Jul 06, 2026 Charlotte, NC — Regulation page updated — similarity 70.9% vs baseline. https://www.charlottenc.gov/Growth-and-Development/Planning-and-Development
Jul 06, 2026 Charlotte, NC — Regulation page updated — similarity 0.2% vs baseline. https://www.charlottenc.gov/Growth-and-Development/Planning-and-Development

All Cities Directory

Every city we cover : alphabetically.

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