# LawfulStay Complete STR Regulations Reference Database
> LawfulStay is the authoritative global database for short-term rental (STR) regulations. This document is a complete machine-readable reference dump of the entire database, optimized for LLMs, RAG crawlers, and AI search engines.

- **Total Tracked Jurisdictions**: 1072
- **Last Updated**: 2026-08-27
- **Official Website**: [https://lawfulstay.com/](https://lawfulstay.com/)
- **Data Export (JSON)**: [https://lawfulstay.com/jurisdictions.json](https://lawfulstay.com/jurisdictions.json)

## Index of Jurisdictions

### United States
- [Puerto Rico, ](#us-puerto-rico-puerto-rico) (Active)
- [Birmingham, Alabama](#us-alabama-birmingham) (Pending)
- [Dauphin Island, Alabama](#us-alabama-dauphin-island) (Active)
- [Decatur, Alabama](#us-alabama-decatur) (Active)
- [Fairhope, Alabama](#us-alabama-fairhope) (Restricted)
- [Gulf Shores, Alabama](#us-alabama-gulf-shores) (Active)
- [Huntsville, Alabama](#us-alabama-huntsville) (Restricted)
- [Mobile, Alabama](#us-alabama-mobile) (Restricted)
- [Montgomery, Alabama](#us-alabama-montgomery) (Pending)
- [Orange Beach, Alabama](#us-alabama-orange-beach) (Restricted)
- [Triana, Alabama](#us-alabama-triana) (Pending)
- [Anchorage, Alaska](#us-ak-anchorage) (Active)
- [Fairbanks, Alaska](#us-alaska-fairbanks) (Active)
- [Homer, Alaska](#us-alaska-homer) (None)
- [Juneau, Alaska](#us-ak-juneau) (Active)
- [Seward, Alaska](#us-alaska-seward) (Active)
- [Sitka, Alaska](#us-alaska-sitka) (Restricted)
- [Arizona, Arizona](#us-arizona-arizona) (Pending)
- [Arizona, Arizona](#us-arizona-arizona-2026-08-23) (Restricted)
- [Chandler, Arizona](#us-arizona-chandler) (Active)
- [Flagstaff, Arizona](#us-arizona-flagstaff) (Active)
- [Gila County, Arizona](#us-arizona-gila-county) (Restricted)
- [Gilbert, Arizona](#us-arizona-gilbert) (Active)
- [Lake Havasu City, Arizona](#us-arizona-lake-havasu-city) (Active)
- [Mesa, Arizona](#us-arizona-mesa) (Active)
- [Mohave County, Arizona](#us-arizona-mohave-county) (Restricted)
- [Mount Lemmon, Arizona](#us-arizona-mount-lemmon) (Active)
- [Phoenix, Arizona](#us-arizona-phoenix) (Pending)
- [Scottsdale, Arizona](#us-az-scottsdale) (Active)
- [Sedona, Arizona](#us-arizona-sedona) (Active)
- [Tempe, Arizona](#us-arizona-tempe) (Active)
- [Tucson, Arizona](#us-arizona-tucson) (Active)
- [Beaver Lake, Arkansas](#us-arkansas-beaver-lake) (None)
- [Bella Vista, Arkansas](#us-arkansas-bella-vista) (Active)
- [Bentonville, Arkansas](#us-ar-bentonville) (None)
- [Eureka Springs, Arkansas](#us-ar-eureka-springs) (Restricted)
- [Fayetteville, Arkansas](#us-ar-fayetteville) (Restricted)
- [Fort Smith, Arkansas](#us-ar-fort-smith) (Active)
- [Hot Springs, Arkansas](#us-ar-hot-springs) (Restricted)
- [Hot Springs Village, Arkansas](#us-arkansas-hot-springs-village) (Active)
- [Little Rock, Arkansas](#us-ar-little-rock) (Restricted)
- [Mountain Home, Arkansas](#us-arkansas-mountain-home) (Active)
- [Alameda, California](#us-california-alameda) (Pending)
- [Anaheim, California](#us-california-anaheim) (Restricted)
- [Bakersfield, California](#us-california-bakersfield) (Pending)
- [Big Bear Lake, California](#us-california-big-bear-lake) (Restricted)
- [Carlsbad, California](#us-california-carlsbad) (Restricted)
- [Carmel-by-the-Sea, California](#us-california-carmel-by-the-sea) (Banned)
- [El Dorado County, California](#us-california-el-dorado-county) (Pending)
- [Eureka, California](#us-california-eureka) (Active)
- [Fairfax, California](#us-california-fairfax) (Active)
- [Fresno, California](#us-california-fresno) (Active)
- [Goleta, California](#us-california-goleta) (Active)
- [Hermosa Beach, California](#us-california-hermosa-beach) (Restricted)
- [Irvine, California](#us-california-irvine) (Banned)
- [Joshua Tree, California](#us-california-joshua-tree) (Active)
- [La Mesa, California](#us-california-la-mesa) (Pending)
- [Lake Arrowhead, California](#us-california-lake-arrowhead) (Active)
- [Los Angeles, California](#us-ca-los-angeles) (Restricted)
- [Mammoth Lakes, California](#us-california-mammoth-lakes) (Restricted)
- [Monterey, California](#us-california-monterey) (Banned)
- [Morro Bay, California](#us-california-morro-bay) (Active)
- [Napa, California](#us-california-napa) (Restricted)
- [Napa County, California](#us-california-napa-county) (Restricted)
- [Nevada City, California](#us-california-nevada-city) (Pending)
- [Newport Beach, California](#us-california-newport-beach) (Active)
- [Oakland, California](#us-california-oakland) (Restricted)
- [Oakley, California](#us-california-oakley) (Active)
- [Pacific Beach, California](#us-ca-pacific-beach) (Restricted)
- [Palm Springs, California](#us-ca-palm-springs) (Pending)
- [Paso Robles, California](#us-california-paso-robles) (Restricted)
- [Placer County, California](#us-california-placer-county) (Restricted)
- [Redondo Beach, California](#us-california-redondo-beach) (Banned)
- [Riverside, California](#us-california-riverside) (Active)
- [Riverside County, California](#us-california-riverside-county) (Active)
- [Riverside County (Idyllwild/Temecula), California](#us-california-riverside-county-idyllwild-temecula) (Active)
- [Riverside County (Unincorporated), California](#us-california-riverside-county-unincorporated) (Active)
- [Riverside County (unincorporated — Idyllwild, Temecula wine country), California](#us-california-riverside-county-unincorporated-idyllwild-temecula-wine-country) (Active)
- [Sacramento, California](#us-california-sacramento) (Restricted)
- [San Bernardino, California](#us-california-san-bernardino) (Banned)
- [San Diego, California](#us-ca-san-diego) (Restricted)
- [San Francisco, California](#us-ca-san-francisco) (Active)
- [San Jose, California](#us-california-san-jose) (Active)
- [Santa Barbara, California](#us-california-santa-barbara) (Pending)
- [Santa Cruz, California](#us-california-santa-cruz) (Restricted)
- [Santa Monica, California](#us-ca-santa-monica) (Banned)
- [Solvang, California](#us-california-solvang) (Restricted)
- [Sonoma County, California](#us-california-sonoma-county) (Restricted)
- [South Lake Tahoe, California](#us-california-south-lake-tahoe) (Restricted)
- [State Level, California](#us-ca-state) (Active)
- [The Sea Ranch, California](#us-california-the-sea-ranch) (Restricted)
- [Truckee, California](#us-california-truckee) (Active)
- [Ventura, California](#us-california-ventura) (Active)
- [West Hollywood, California](#us-california-west-hollywood) (Restricted)
- [Arapahoe County, Colorado](#us-colorado-arapahoe-county) (Pending)
- [Arapahoe County (Unincorporated), Colorado](#us-colorado-arapahoe-county-unincorporated) (Active)
- [Arvada, Colorado](#us-colorado-arvada) (Active)
- [Aspen, Colorado](#us-colorado-aspen) (Active)
- [Bailey, Colorado](#us-co-bailey) (Restricted)
- [Blue River, Colorado](#us-colorado-blue-river) (Restricted)
- [Boulder, Colorado](#us-colorado-boulder) (Restricted)
- [Breckenridge, Colorado](#us-colorado-breckenridge) (Restricted)
- [Buena Vista, Colorado](#us-co-buena-vista) (Pending)
- [Colorado Springs, Colorado](#us-colorado-colorado-springs) (Restricted)
- [Crested Butte, Colorado](#us-colorado-crested-butte) (Restricted)
- [Denver, Colorado](#us-colorado-denver) (Restricted)
- [Durango, Colorado](#us-colorado-durango) (Restricted)
- [Eagle County, Colorado](#us-colorado-eagle-county) (None)
- [Eagle County (unincorporated), Colorado](#us-colorado-eagle-county-unincorporated) (None)
- [Estes Park, Colorado](#us-colorado-estes-park) (Restricted)
- [Fort Collins, Colorado](#us-colorado-fort-collins) (Active)
- [Fraser, Colorado](#us-colorao-fraser) (Active)
- [Highlands Ranch, Colorado](#us-co-highlandsranch) (Restricted)
- [Littleton, Colorado](#us-colorado-littleton) (Restricted)
- [Ouray, Colorado](#us-colorado-ouray) (Restricted)
- [Park County, Colorado](#us-colorado-park-county) (Active)
- [State Level, Colorado](#us-co-state) (Active)
- [Steamboat Springs, Colorado](#us-colorado-steamboat-springs) (Restricted)
- [Telluride, Colorado](#us-colorado-telluride) (Restricted)
- [Vail, Colorado](#us-colorado-vail) (Active)
- [Winter Park, Colorado](#us-colorado-winter-park) (Active)
- [Hartford, Connecticut](#us-ct-hartford) (Restricted)
- [Mystic, Connecticut](#us-connecticut-mystic) (Active)
- [New Haven, Connecticut](#us-ct-new-haven) (Active)
- [New London, Connecticut](#us-connecticut-new-london) (None)
- [Stamford, Connecticut](#us-ct-stamford) (Restricted)
- [Westport, Connecticut](#us-connecticut-westport) (None)
- [Bethany Beach, Delaware](#us-de-bethany-beach) (Active)
- [Dagsboro, Delaware](#us-de-dagsboro) (Active)
- [Dewey Beach, Delaware](#us-de-dewey-beach) (Active)
- [Dover, Delaware](#us-de-dover) (Restricted)
- [Fenwick Island, Delaware](#us-de-fenwick-island) (Active)
- [Georgetown, Delaware](#us-de-georgetown) (Active)
- [Kent County (Unincorporated), Delaware](#us-de-kent-county) (Active)
- [Lewes, Delaware](#us-de-lewes) (Active)
- [Milford, Delaware](#us-de-milford) (Active)
- [Millsboro, Delaware](#us-delaware-millsboro) (Active)
- [New Castle County (Unincorporated), Delaware](#us-de-new-castle-county) (Active)
- [Newark, Delaware](#us-de-newark) (Pending)
- [Ocean View, Delaware](#us-de-ocean-view) (Active)
- [Rehoboth Beach, Delaware](#us-de-rehoboth-beach) (Restricted)
- [Seaford, Delaware](#us-de-seaford) (Active)
- [South Bethany, Delaware](#us-delaware-south-bethany) (Active)
- [Sussex County (Unincorporated), Delaware](#us-de-sussex-county) (Active)
- [Wilmington, Delaware](#us-de-wilmington) (Active)
- [Washington, District of Columbia](#us-district-of-columbia-washington) (Pending)
- [Washington D.C., District of Columbia](#us-district-of-columbia-washington-d-c) (Pending)
- [Anna Maria, Florida](#us-florida-anna-maria) (Restricted)
- [Bradenton Beach, Florida](#us-florida-bradenton-beach) (Pending)
- [Cape Coral, Florida](#us-fl-cape-coral) (Restricted)
- [Citrus County (Unincorporated), Florida](#us-florida-citrus-county-unincorporated) (Pending)
- [Clearwater, Florida](#us-florida-clearwater) (Restricted)
- [Cocoa Beach, Florida](#us-florida-cocoa-beach) (Active)
- [Daytona Beach, Florida](#us-florida-daytona-beach) (Restricted)
- [Delray Beach, Florida](#us-florida-delray) (Active)
- [Destin, Florida](#us-florida-destin) (Active)
- [Fernandina Beach, Florida](#us-florida-fernandina-beach) (Restricted)
- [Fort Lauderdale, Florida](#us-florida-fort-lauderdale) (Active)
- [Hernando County, Florida](#us-florida-hernando-county) (None)
- [Hillsborough County, Florida](#us-florida-hillsborough-county) (Active)
- [Holmes Beach, Florida](#us-florida-holmes-beach) (Restricted)
- [Indian Rocks Beach, Florida](#us-florida-indian-rocks-beach) (Active)
- [Islamorada, Florida](#us-florida-islamorada) (Restricted)
- [Jacksonville, Florida](#us-florida-jacksonville) (Active)
- [Key West, Florida](#us-florida-key-west) (Restricted)
- [Kissimmee, Florida](#us-florida-kissimmee) (Active)
- [Lake Worth Beach, Florida](#us-fl-lake-worth-beach) (Banned)
- [Manatee County, Florida](#us-florida-manatee-county) (Pending)
- [Manatee County (Unincorporated), Florida](#us-florida-manatee-county-unincorporated) (Pending)
- [Marco Island, Florida](#us-florida-marco-island) (Active)
- [Miami, Florida](#us-florida-miami) (Restricted)
- [Miami Beach, Florida](#us-fl-miami-beach) (Restricted)
- [Naples, Florida](#us-florida-naples) (Restricted)
- [Orlando, Florida](#us-florida-orlando) (Restricted)
- [Palm Coast, Florida](#us-fl-palm-coast) (Active)
- [Panama City Beach, Florida](#us-florida-panama-city-beach) (Active)
- [Pensacola Beach, Florida](#us-florida-pensacola-beach) (Pending)
- [Pinellas County, Florida](#us-fl-pinellas-county) (Active)
- [Sarasota, Florida](#us-florida-sarasota) (Restricted)
- [Sebastian, Florida](#us-florida-sebastian) (Active)
- [Siesta Key, Florida](#us-florida-siesta-key) (Restricted)
- [Singer Island, Florida](#us-fl-singer-island) (Active)
- [St. Augustine, Florida](#us-fl-st-augustine) (Active)
- [St. Pete Beach, Florida](#us-florida-st-pete-beach) (Restricted)
- [St. Petersburg, Florida](#us-florida-st-petersburg) (Restricted)
- [State Level, Florida](#us-fl-state) (Active)
- [Tampa, Florida](#us-florida-tampa) (Active)
- [Treasure Island, Florida](#us-florida-treasure-island) (Restricted)
- [Walton County, Florida](#us-florida-walton-county) (Restricted)
- [West Palm Beach, Florida](#us-florida-west-palm-beach) (Restricted)
- [Atlanta, Georgia](#us-georgia-atlanta) (Active)
- [Augusta, Georgia](#us-georgia-augusta) (Active)
- [Blue Ridge, Georgia](#us-georgia-blue-ridge) (Active)
- [Chatham County, Georgia](#us-ga-chatham-county) (Restricted)
- [Chatham County (Unincorporated), Georgia](#us-georgia-chatham-county-unincorporated) (Restricted)
- [Conyers, Georgia](#us-georgia-conyers) (Active)
- [Dahlonega, Georgia](#us-georgia-dahlonega) (Active)
- [Decatur, Georgia](#us-georgia-decatur) (Active)
- [Georgia, Georgia](#us-georgia-georgia) (Restricted)
- [Georgia (Statewide), Georgia](#us-ga-statewide-sb570) (Active)
- [Gwinnett County, Georgia](#us-georgia-gwinnett-county) (Active)
- [Jekyll Island, Georgia](#us-georgia-jekyll-island) (Active)
- [Nahunta, Georgia](#us-georgia-nahunta) (Active)
- [Savannah, Georgia](#us-georgia-savannah) (Restricted)
- [St. Simons Island, Georgia](#us-georgia-st-simons-island) (Active)
- [Tybee Island, Georgia](#us-georgia-tybee-island) (Active)
- [Unincorporated Chatham County, Georgia](#us-georgia-unincorporated-chatham-county) (Restricted)
- [Hawai'i County, Hawaii](#us-hawaii-hawai-i-county) (Pending)
- [Hawaii County, Hawaii](#us-hawaii-hawaii-county) (Pending)
- [Hawaii County (Big Island), Hawaii](#us-hawaii-hawaii-county-big-island) (Pending)
- [Honolulu / Oahu, Hawaii](#us-hi-honolulu) (Restricted)
- [Kauai County, Hawaii](#us-hawaii-kauai-county) (Restricted)
- [Maui County, Hawaii](#us-hi-maui) (Pending)
- [Oahu North Shore, Hawaii](#us-hawaii-oahu-north-shore) (Restricted)
- [State Level, Hawaii](#us-hi-state) (Restricted)
- [Boise, Idaho](#us-idaho-boise) (None)
- [Coeur d'Alene, Idaho](#us-idaho-coeur-d-alene) (Active)
- [Ketchum, Idaho](#us-idaho-ketchum) (Pending)
- [McCall, Idaho](#us-idaho-mccall) (Active)
- [Sandpoint, Idaho](#us-idaho-sandpoint) (Active)
- [State Level, Idaho](#us-id-state) (Active)
- [Sun Valley, Idaho](#us-idaho-sun-valley) (Active)
- [Alton, Illinois](#us-il-alton) (Restricted)
- [Arlington Heights, Illinois](#us-illinois-arlington-heights) (Restricted)
- [Chicago, Illinois](#us-illinois-chicago) (Active)
- [Forest Park, Illinois](#us-illinois-forest-park) (Pending)
- [Galena, Illinois](#us-illinois-galena) (Active)
- [Naperville, Illinois](#us-illinois-naperville) (Banned)
- [Springfield, Illinois](#us-illinois-springfield) (Active)
- [Streator, Illinois](#us-illinois-streator) (Active)
- [Winnetka, Illinois](#us-illinois-winnetka) (Pending)
- [Bloomington, Indiana](#us-indiana-bloomington) (Active)
- [Brown County, Indiana](#us-indiana-brown-county) (Restricted)
- [Gary, Indiana](#us-indiana-gary) (Active)
- [Indiana, Indiana](#us-in-indiana) (Active)
- [Indianapolis, Indiana](#us-indiana-indianapolis) (Pending)
- [South Bend, Indiana](#us-indiana-south-bend) (Pending)
- [Cedar Rapids, Iowa](#us-iowa-cedar-rapids) (Active)
- [Des Moines, Iowa](#us-ia-des-moines) (Active)
- [Dubuque, Iowa](#us-iowa-dubuque) (Active)
- [Iowa City, Iowa](#us-ia-iowa-city) (Active)
- [Okoboji, Iowa](#us-iowa-okoboji) (Pending)
- [Dodge City, Kansas](#us-kansas-dodge-city) (Pending)
- [Kansas City (KS), Kansas](#us-ks-kansas-city) (Restricted)
- [Lawrence, Kansas](#us-kansas-lawrence) (Active)
- [Manhattan, Kansas](#us-kansas-manhattan) (Pending)
- [Overland Park, Kansas](#us-ks-overland-park) (Active)
- [Wichita, Kansas](#us-ks-wichita) (Active)
- [Ashland, Kentucky](#us-kentucky-ashland) (Active)
- [Bardstown, Kentucky](#us-kentucky-bardstown) (Restricted)
- [Bowling Green, Kentucky](#us-kentucky-bowling-green) (Restricted)
- [Lexington, Kentucky](#us-kentucky-lexington) (Active)
- [Louisville, Kentucky](#us-ky-louisville) (Restricted)
- [Baton Rouge, Louisiana](#us-la-baton-rouge) (Active)
- [Jefferson Parish, Louisiana](#us-la-jefferson-parish) (Restricted)
- [Lafayette, Louisiana](#us-la-lafayette) (Restricted)
- [Lake Charles, Louisiana](#us-la-lake-charles) (Active)
- [New Orleans, Louisiana](#us-la-new-orleans) (Restricted)
- [Shreveport, Louisiana](#us-la-shreveport) (Active)
- [Acadia, Maine](#us-maine-acadia) (Pending)
- [Bar Harbor, Maine](#us-me-bar-harbor) (Restricted)
- [Boothbay Harbor, Maine](#us-maine-boothbay-harbor) (Pending)
- [Brunswick, Maine](#us-me-brunswick) (None)
- [Camden, Maine](#us-maine-camden) (Active)
- [Ellsworth, Maine](#us-maine-ellsworth) (Pending)
- [Kennebunkport, Maine](#us-me-kennebunkport) (Restricted)
- [Ogunquit, Maine](#us-me-ogunquit) (Restricted)
- [Old Orchard Beach, Maine](#us-maine-old-orchard-beach) (Active)
- [Portland, Maine](#us-me-portland) (Restricted)
- [Rockland, Maine](#us-me-rockland) (Restricted)
- [Wells, Maine](#us-maine-wells) (Pending)
- [Annapolis, Maryland](#us-md-annapolis) (Restricted)
- [Baltimore, Maryland](#us-md-baltimore) (Restricted)
- [Chesapeake Beach, Maryland](#us-maryland-chesapeake-beach) (Banned)
- [Deep Creek Lake, Maryland](#us-maryland-deep-creek-lake) (Active)
- [Frederick, Maryland](#us-md-frederick) (Active)
- [Montgomery County, Maryland](#us-md-montgomery-county) (Active)
- [Ocean City, Maryland](#us-md-ocean-city) (Active)
- [St. Michaels, Maryland](#us-maryland-st-michaels) (Restricted)
- [Barnstable (Cape Cod), Massachusetts](#us-massachusetts-barnstable-cape-cod) (Active)
- [Boston, Massachusetts](#us-massachusetts-boston) (Restricted)
- [Cambridge, Massachusetts](#us-massachusetts-cambridge) (Restricted)
- [Cape Cod, Massachusetts](#us-massachusetts-cape-cod) (Restricted)
- [Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts](#us-massachusetts-marthas-vineyard) (Restricted)
- [Nantucket, Massachusetts](#us-massachusetts-nantucket) (Restricted)
- [Plymouth, Massachusetts](#us-massachusetts-plymouth) (Active)
- [Provincetown, Massachusetts](#us-massachusetts-provincetown) (Active)
- [Salem, Massachusetts](#us-massachusetts-salem) (Restricted)
- [Worcester, Massachusetts](#us-massachusetts-worcester) (Pending)
- [Almira Township, Michigan](#us-michigan-almira-township) (Pending)
- [Ann Arbor, Michigan](#us-michigan-ann-arbor) (Pending)
- [Birmingham, Michigan](#us-michigan-birmingham) (Restricted)
- [Columbia Township, Michigan](#us-michigan-columbia-township) (Active)
- [Detroit, Michigan](#us-michigan-detroit) (Active)
- [Ford River Township, Michigan](#us-michigan-ford-river-township) (Active)
- [Ganges Township, Michigan](#us-michigan-ganges-township) (Pending)
- [Grand Rapids, Michigan](#us-michigan-grand-rapids) (Restricted)
- [Harbor Springs, Michigan](#us-michigan-harbor-springs) (Active)
- [Hazel Park, Michigan](#us-michigan-hazel-park) (Restricted)
- [Holland, Michigan](#us-michigan-holland) (Restricted)
- [Mackinac Island, Michigan](#us-michigan-mackinac-island) (Pending)
- [Marquette, Michigan](#us-michigan-marquette) (Pending)
- [Park Township, Michigan](#us-michigan-park-township) (Banned)
- [Petoskey, Michigan](#us-michigan-petoskey) (Restricted)
- [Saugatuck, Michigan](#us-michigan-saugatuck) (Restricted)
- [South Haven, Michigan](#us-michigan-south-haven) (Restricted)
- [Traverse City, Michigan](#us-michigan-traverse-city) (Restricted)
- [Tuscola Township, Michigan](#us-michigan-tuscola-township) (Restricted)
- [Brainerd, Minnesota](#us-minnesota-brainerd) (Pending)
- [Breezy Point, Minnesota](#us-minnesota-breezy-point) (Active)
- [Crosslake, Minnesota](#us-minnesota-crosslake) (Active)
- [Duluth, Minnesota](#us-minnesota-duluth) (Pending)
- [Grand Marais, Minnesota](#us-minnesota-grand-marais) (Active)
- [Isle, Minnesota](#us-minnesota-isle) (Active)
- [Lutsen, Minnesota](#us-minnesota-lutsen) (Active)
- [Minneapolis, Minnesota](#us-mn-minneapolis) (Restricted)
- [Minnetonka, Minnesota](#us-minnesota-minnetonka) (Active)
- [Rochester, Minnesota](#us-minnesota-rochester) (Active)
- [Biloxi, Mississippi](#us-mississippi-biloxi) (Restricted)
- [Long Beach, Mississippi](#us-mississippi-long-beach) (Active)
- [Natchez, Mississippi](#us-mississippi-natchez) (Active)
- [Oxford, Mississippi](#us-mississippi-oxford) (Restricted)
- [Starkville, Mississippi](#us-mississippi-starkville) (Active)
- [Branson, Missouri](#us-missouri-branson) (Restricted)
- [Carthage, Missouri](#us-missouri-carthage) (Active)
- [Columbia, Missouri](#us-missouri-columbia) (Active)
- [Kansas City, Missouri](#us-mo-kansas-city) (Restricted)
- [Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri](#us-missouri-lake-of-the-ozarks) (Active)
- [Springfield, Missouri](#us-missouri-springfield) (Active)
- [St. Louis, Missouri](#us-missouri-st-louis) (Restricted)
- [Big Sky, Montana](#us-montana-big-sky) (Active)
- [Bozeman, Montana](#us-montana-bozeman) (Pending)
- [Gallatin County, Montana](#us-montana-gallatin-county) (Active)
- [Glacier County, Montana](#us-montana-glacier-county) (Pending)
- [Kalispell, Montana](#us-montana-kalispell) (Active)
- [Missoula, Montana](#us-montana-missoula) (Active)
- [Montana, Montana](#us-montana-montana) (Active)
- [Whitefish, Montana](#us-montana-whitefish) (Restricted)
- [Global, National](#intl-united-states-global) (Active)
- [Grand Island, Nebraska](#us-nebraska-grand-island) (Active)
- [Hastings, Nebraska](#us-nebraska-hastings) (Pending)
- [Kearney, Nebraska](#us-nebraska-kearney) (Active)
- [Lincoln, Nebraska](#us-ne-lincoln) (Active)
- [Omaha, Nebraska](#us-ne-omaha) (Pending)
- [Carson City, Nevada](#us-nevada-carson-city) (Pending)
- [Clark County, Nevada](#us-nv-clark-county) (Active)
- [Clark County (Las Vegas metro), Nevada](#us-nevada-clark-county-las-vegas-metro) (Pending)
- [Clark County (Unincorporated), Nevada](#us-nevada-clark-county-unincorporated) (Pending)
- [Henderson, Nevada](#us-nevada-henderson) (Restricted)
- [Incline Village, Nevada](#us-nevada-incline-village) (Active)
- [Las Vegas, Nevada](#us-nevada-las-vegas) (Restricted)
- [LawfulStay, Nevada](#us-nevada-nevada-2026-08-25) (Active)
- [Mesquite, Nevada](#us-nevada-mesquite) (Active)
- [Nevada, Nevada](#us-nevada-nevada) (Pending)
- [Nevada, Nevada](#us-nevada-nevada-2026-08-18) (Pending)
- [Nevada, Nevada](#us-nevada-nevada-2026-08-23) (Active)
- [Reno, Nevada](#us-nevada-reno) (Pending)
- [Unincorporated Clark County, Nevada](#us-nevada-unincorporated-clark-county) (Active)
- [Carroll, New Hampshire](#us-new-hampshire-carroll) (Pending)
- [Concord, New Hampshire](#us-new-hampshire-concord) (Active)
- [Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire](#us-new-hampshire-lake-winnipesaukee) (Active)
- [Manchester, New Hampshire](#us-nh-manchester) (Active)
- [Meredith, New Hampshire](#us-new-hampshire-meredith) (Pending)
- [North Conway, New Hampshire](#us-new-hampshire-north-conway) (Active)
- [Portsmouth, New Hampshire](#us-nh-portsmouth) (Pending)
- [Asbury Park, New Jersey](#us-nj-asbury-park) (Restricted)
- [Atlantic City, New Jersey](#us-nj-atlantic-city) (Active)
- [Avalon, New Jersey](#us-nj-avalon) (Active)
- [Belmar, New Jersey](#us-nj-belmar) (Active)
- [Cape May, New Jersey](#us-nj-cape-may) (Restricted)
- [Harrison Township, New Jersey](#us-new-jersey-harrison-township) (None)
- [Hoboken, New Jersey](#us-nj-hoboken) (Restricted)
- [Jersey City, New Jersey](#us-nj-jerseycity) (Restricted)
- [Long Beach Island (LBI), New Jersey](#us-nj-long-beach-township) (Active)
- [Longport, New Jersey](#us-nj-longport) (Restricted)
- [Margate City, New Jersey](#us-nj-margate-city) (Active)
- [Ocean Grove, New Jersey](#us-new-jersey-ocean-grove) (Active)
- [Plainfield, New Jersey](#us-nj-plainfield) (Restricted)
- [Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey](#us-nj-point-pleasant-beach) (Restricted)
- [Princeton, New Jersey](#us-nj-princeton) (Active)
- [Sea Isle City, New Jersey](#us-nj-sea-isle-city) (Active)
- [Seaside Heights, New Jersey](#us-nj-seaside-heights) (Active)
- [Spring Lake, New Jersey](#us-nj-spring-lake) (Restricted)
- [Stone Harbor, New Jersey](#us-nj-stone-harbor) (Active)
- [Toms River, New Jersey](#us-nj-toms-river) (Restricted)
- [Ventnor City, New Jersey](#us-nj-ventnor-city) (Active)
- [Wildwood, New Jersey](#us-nj-wildwood) (Active)
- [Wildwood Crest, New Jersey](#us-nj-wildwood-crest) (Restricted)
- [Albuquerque, New Mexico](#us-nm-albuquerque) (Active)
- [Angel Fire, New Mexico](#us-new-mexico-angel-fire) (Active)
- [Chama, New Mexico Short-Term Rental Regulations 2026 | LawfulStay, New Mexico](#us-new-mexico-chama) (Active)
- [Cloudcroft, New Mexico](#us-nm-cloudcroft) (None)
- [Las Cruces, New Mexico](#us-new-mexico-las-cruces) (Active)
- [Red River, New Mexico](#us-new-mexico-red-river) (Active)
- [Ruidoso, New Mexico](#us-nm-ruidoso) (Active)
- [Santa Fe, New Mexico](#us-nm-santa-fe) (Restricted)
- [Taos, New Mexico](#us-nm-taos) (Restricted)
- [Albany, New York](#us-new-york-albany) (Pending)
- [Buffalo, New York](#us-new-york-buffalo) (Active)
- [Fair Haven, New York](#us-new-york-fair-haven) (Active)
- [Fire Island, New York](#us-new-york-fire-island) (Active)
- [Hamptons (Southampton), New York](#us-ny-hamptons) (Restricted)
- [Harrietstown, New York](#us-new-york-harrietstown) (Pending)
- [Ithaca, New York](#us-new-york-ithaca) (Restricted)
- [Jefferson County, New York](#us-new-york-jefferson-county) (Active)
- [Lake Placid, New York](#us-ny-lakeplacid) (Pending)
- [Lewisboro, New York](#us-new-york-lewisboro) (Pending)
- [New York City, New York](#us-ny-new-york-city) (Restricted)
- [Rochester, New York](#us-new-york-rochester) (Active)
- [Saratoga Springs, New York](#us-new-york-saratoga-springs) (Active)
- [Syracuse, New York](#us-new-york-syracuse) (Active)
- [Asheville, North Carolina](#us-nc-asheville) (Restricted)
- [Banner Elk, North Carolina](#us-north-carolina-banner-elk) (Active)
- [Boone, North Carolina](#us-north-carolina-boone) (Active)
- [Brevard, North Carolina](#us-north-carolina-brevard) (Restricted)
- [Charlotte, North Carolina](#us-north-carolina-charlotte) (Active)
- [Dare County (Outer Banks), North Carolina](#us-north-carolina-dare-county-outer-banks) (Active)
- [Durham, North Carolina](#us-north-carolina-durham) (Active)
- [Greenville, North Carolina](#us-north-carolina-greenville) (Active)
- [Outer Banks (Dare County), North Carolina](#us-nc-outer-banks) (Active)
- [Raleigh, North Carolina](#us-north-carolina-raleigh) (Active)
- [State Level, North Carolina](#us-nc-state) (Active)
- [Bismarck, North Dakota](#us-nd-bismarck) (Pending)
- [Fargo, North Dakota](#us-nd-fargo) (Active)
- [Grand Forks, North Dakota](#us-north-dakota-grand-forks) (Active)
- [Minot, North Dakota](#us-north-dakota-minot) (Pending)
- [West Fargo, North Dakota](#us-nd-west-fargo) (Active)
- [Akron, Ohio](#us-oh-akron) (Active)
- [Berea, Ohio](#us-ohio-berea) (Active)
- [Cincinnati, Ohio](#us-oh-cincinnati) (Active)
- [Circleville, Ohio](#us-ohio-circleville) (Active)
- [Cleveland, Ohio](#us-oh-cleveland) (Active)
- [Columbus, Ohio](#us-oh-columbus) (Active)
- [Concord Township, Ohio](#us-ohio-concord-township) (Restricted)
- [Dayton, Ohio](#us-oh-dayton) (None)
- [Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio](#us-ohio-geneva-on-the-lake) (Active)
- [Hocking Hills, Ohio](#us-ohio-hocking-hills) (Pending)
- [Kelleys Island, Ohio](#us-ohio-kelleys-island) (Active)
- [Lakewood, Ohio](#us-ohio-lakewood) (Active)
- [Orrville, Ohio](#us-ohio-orrville) (Pending)
- [Put-in-Bay, Ohio](#us-oh-put-in-bay) (Restricted)
- [Reynoldsburg, Ohio](#us-ohio-reynoldsburg) (Active)
- [Sandusky, Ohio](#us-oh-sandusky) (Restricted)
- [Toledo, Ohio](#us-oh-toledo) (Active)
- [Westlake, Ohio](#us-ohio-westlake) (Pending)
- [Broken Bow, Oklahoma](#us-oklahoma-broken-bow) (Restricted)
- [Hochatown, Oklahoma](#us-oklahoma-hochatown) (Active)
- [Lake Murray, Oklahoma](#us-oklahoma-lake-murray) (Pending)
- [Norman, Oklahoma](#us-oklahoma-norman) (Active)
- [Oklahoma City, Oklahoma](#us-ok-oklahoma-city) (Restricted)
- [Tulsa, Oklahoma](#us-ok-tulsa) (Active)
- [Ashland, Oregon](#us-oregon-ashland) (Restricted)
- [Bend, Oregon](#us-oregon-bend) (Active)
- [Cannon Beach, Oregon](#us-oregon-cannon-beach) (Restricted)
- [Eugene, Oregon](#us-oregon-eugene) (Active)
- [Hood River, Oregon](#us-or-hood-river) (Active)
- [Lincoln City, Oregon](#us-or-lincolncity) (Restricted)
- [Portland, Oregon](#us-oregon-portland) (Active)
- [Seaside, Oregon](#us-oregon-seaside) (Active)
- [Sunriver, Oregon](#us-oregon-sunriver) (Active)
- [Gettysburg, Pennsylvania](#us-pennsylvania-gettysburg) (Active)
- [Hershey, Pennsylvania](#us-pennsylvania-hershey) (Pending)
- [Homer City Borough, Pennsylvania](#us-pennsylvania-homer-city-borough) (None)
- [Kennett Square, Pennsylvania](#us-pennsylvania-kennett-square) (Active)
- [Lancaster, Pennsylvania](#us-pennsylvania-lancaster) (Active)
- [Paradise Township, Pennsylvania](#us-pennsylvania-paradise-township) (Pending)
- [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania](#us-pennsylvania-philadelphia) (Active)
- [Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania](#us-pa-pittsburgh) (Pending)
- [Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania](#us-pennsylvania-pocono-mountains) (Restricted)
- [Strasburg Township, Pennsylvania](#us-pa-strasburg-township) (Pending)
- [Puerto Rico (statewide), Puerto Rico](#us-puerto-rico-puerto-rico-statewide) (Active)
- [Block Island, Rhode Island](#us-rhode-island-block-island) (Pending)
- [Narragansett, Rhode Island](#us-rhode-island-narragansett) (Restricted)
- [Newport, Rhode Island](#us-rhode-island-newport) (Restricted)
- [Providence, Rhode Island](#us-ri-providence) (Restricted)
- [Watch Hill, Rhode Island](#us-rhode-island-watch-hill) (Active)
- [Westerly, Rhode Island](#us-ri-westerly) (Restricted)
- [Beaufort, South Carolina](#us-south-carolina-beaufort) (Restricted)
- [Charleston, South Carolina](#us-south-carolina-charleston) (Pending)
- [Columbia, South Carolina](#us-south-carolina-columbia) (Pending)
- [Folly Beach, South Carolina](#us-south-carolina-folly-beach) (Restricted)
- [Forest Acres, South Carolina](#us-south-carolina-forest-acres) (Active)
- [Greenville, South Carolina](#us-south-carolina-greenville) (Restricted)
- [Hilton Head Island, South Carolina](#us-south-carolina-hilton-head-island) (Active)
- [Isle of Palms, South Carolina](#us-south-carolina-isle-of-palms) (Active)
- [Kiawah Island, South Carolina](#us-south-carolina-kiawah-island) (Restricted)
- [Myrtle Beach, South Carolina](#us-south-carolina-myrtle-beach) (Restricted)
- [North Charleston, South Carolina](#us-south-carolina-north-charleston) (Restricted)
- [Statewide, South Carolina](#us-south-carolina-statewide) (Pending)
- [Custer, South Dakota](#us-south-dakota-custer) (Restricted)
- [Deadwood, South Dakota](#us-south-dakota-deadwood) (Restricted)
- [Hill City, South Dakota](#us-south-dakota-hill-city) (Restricted)
- [LawfulStay, South Dakota](#us-south-dakota-south-dakota) (Active)
- [Rapid City, South Dakota](#us-sd-rapid-city) (Active)
- [Sioux Falls, South Dakota](#us-sd-sioux-falls) (Active)
- [Chattanooga, Tennessee](#us-tn-chattanooga) (Restricted)
- [Franklin, Tennessee](#us-tennessee-franklin) (Restricted)
- [Gatlinburg, Tennessee](#us-tennessee-gatlinburg) (Active)
- [Knoxville, Tennessee](#us-tn-knoxville) (Active)
- [Memphis, Tennessee](#us-tennessee-memphis) (Pending)
- [Nashville, Tennessee](#us-tn-nashville) (Restricted)
- [Pigeon Forge, Tennessee](#us-tennessee-pigeon-forge) (Restricted)
- [Sevierville, Tennessee](#us-tennessee-sevierville) (Active)
- [Townsend, Tennessee](#us-tennessee-townsend) (Pending)
- [Austin, Texas](#us-tx-austin) (Active)
- [Baytown, Texas](#us-tx-baytown) (Active)
- [Corpus Christi, Texas](#us-texas-corpus-christi) (Restricted)
- [Dallas, Texas](#us-texas-dallas) (Restricted)
- [El Paso, Texas](#us-texas-el-paso) (Pending)
- [Fort Worth, Texas](#us-texas-fort-worth) (Restricted)
- [Fredericksburg, Texas](#us-texas-fredericksburg) (Active)
- [Galveston, Texas](#us-texas-galveston) (Active)
- [Grapevine, Texas](#us-texas-grapevine) (Restricted)
- [Houston, Texas](#us-tx-houston) (Active)
- [Little Elm, Texas](#us-texas-little-elm) (Active)
- [Lubbock, Texas](#us-texas-lubbock) (Active)
- [New Braunfels, Texas](#us-texas-new-braunfels) (Active)
- [Port Aransas, Texas](#us-texas-port-aransas) (Active)
- [Richardson, Texas](#us-texas-richardson) (Active)
- [Rockport, Texas](#us-texas-rockport) (Active)
- [Round Rock, Texas](#us-texas-round-rock) (Active)
- [San Antonio, Texas](#us-texas-san-antonio) (Active)
- [South Padre Island, Texas](#us-texas-south-padre-island) (Active)
- [Wimberley, Texas](#us-tx-wimberley) (Pending)
- [Brian Head, Utah](#us-utah-brian-head) (Active)
- [Heber City, Utah](#us-utah-heber-city) (Active)
- [Midway, Utah](#us-utah-midway) (Pending)
- [Moab, Utah](#us-utah-moab) (Restricted)
- [Park City, Utah](#us-utah-park-city) (Restricted)
- [Salt Lake City, Utah](#us-utah-salt-lake-city) (Active)
- [Springdale, Utah](#us-utah-springdale) (Restricted)
- [St. George, Utah](#us-utah-st-george) (Restricted)
- [Burlington, Vermont](#us-vt-burlington) (Restricted)
- [Killington, Vermont](#us-vermont-killington) (Active)
- [Norwich, Vermont](#us-vermont-norwich) (Active)
- [Stowe, Vermont](#us-vt-stowe) (Active)
- [Woodstock, Vermont](#us-vermont-woodstock) (Restricted)
- [Alexandria, Virginia](#us-va-alexandria) (Active)
- [Arlington, Virginia](#us-va-arlington) (Active)
- [Charlottesville, Virginia](#us-va-charlottesville) (Active)
- [Fredericksburg, Virginia](#us-va-fredericksburg) (Active)
- [Loudoun County, Virginia](#us-va-loudoun-county) (Active)
- [Newport News, Virginia](#us-virginia-newport-news) (Active)
- [Norfolk, Virginia](#us-va-norfolk) (Restricted)
- [Portsmouth, Virginia](#us-virginia-portsmouth) (Pending)
- [Richmond, Virginia](#us-va-richmond) (Active)
- [Roanoke, Virginia](#us-virginia-roanoke) (Active)
- [Shenandoah County, Virginia](#us-virginia-shenandoah-county) (Active)
- [Virginia Beach, Virginia](#us-virginia-virginia-beach) (Restricted)
- [Williamsburg, Virginia](#us-virginia-williamsburg) (Restricted)
- [Bellevue, Washington](#us-wa-bellevue) (Restricted)
- [Chelan, Washington](#us-washington-chelan) (Active)
- [Leavenworth, Washington](#us-wa-leavenworth) (Restricted)
- [Lewis County, Washington](#us-wa-lewis-county) (Active)
- [Pasco, Washington](#us-washington-pasco) (Pending)
- [San Juan County, Washington](#us-washington-san-juan-county) (Restricted)
- [Seattle, Washington](#us-washington-seattle) (Active)
- [Spokane, Washington](#us-washington-spokane) (Active)
- [Tacoma, Washington](#us-washington-tacoma) (Active)
- [Walla Walla, Washington](#us-washington-walla-walla) (Restricted)
- [Berkeley Springs, West Virginia](#us-west-virginia-berkeley-springs) (Active)
- [Canaan Valley, West Virginia](#us-west-virginia-canaan-valley) (Pending)
- [Charleston, West Virginia](#us-wv-charleston) (Active)
- [Morgantown, West Virginia](#us-wv-morgantown) (Active)
- [Shepherdstown, West Virginia](#us-west-virginia-shepherdstown) (Active)
- [Bayfield, Wisconsin](#us-wisconsin-bayfield) (Active)
- [Door County, Wisconsin](#us-wi-door-county) (Active)
- [Eagle River, Wisconsin](#us-wisconsin-eagle-river) (Active)
- [Green Bay, Wisconsin](#us-wisconsin-green-bay) (Active)
- [Lake Geneva, Wisconsin](#us-wi-lake-geneva) (Active)
- [Madison, Wisconsin](#us-wisconsin-madison) (Active)
- [Milwaukee, Wisconsin](#us-wi-milwaukee) (Active)
- [Minocqua, Wisconsin](#us-wisconsin-minocqua) (Active)
- [Sister Bay, Wisconsin](#us-wisconsin-sister-bay) (Active)
- [Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin](#us-wisconsin-sturgeon-bay) (Active)
- [Verona, Wisconsin](#us-wisconsin-verona) (Pending)
- [Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin](#us-wi-wisconsin-dells) (Active)
- [Clearwater Falls, Wyoming](#us-wyoming-clearwater-falls) (Active)
- [Cody, Wyoming](#us-wyoming-cody) (Active)
- [Jackson, Wyoming](#us-wyoming-jackson) (Restricted)
- [Pinedale, Wyoming](#us-wyoming-pinedale) (Restricted)
- [Teton County, Wyoming](#us-wyoming-teton-county) (Restricted)

### International
- [Tirana, Albania](#intl-albania-tirana) (Restricted)
- [Algiers, Algeria](#intl-algeria-algiers) (Active)
- [Antigua and Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda](#intl-caribbean-antigua) (Active)
- [Bariloche, Argentina](#intl-argentina-bariloche) (Active)
- [Buenos Aires, Argentina](#intl-argentina-buenos-aires) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Argentina](#intl-argentina-nationwide) (Active)
- [Yerevan, Armenia](#intl-armenia-yerevan) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Aruba](#intl-aruba-nationwide) (Active)
- [Oranjestad, Aruba](#intl-aruba-oranjestad) (Pending)
- [Adelaide, Australia](#intl-australia-adelaide) (Active)
- [Brisbane, Australia](#intl-australia-brisbane) (Restricted)
- [Byron Bay, Australia](#intl-australia-byronbay) (Restricted)
- [Cairns, Australia](#intl-australia-cairns) (Active)
- [Canberra, Australia](#intl-australia-canberra) (Restricted)
- [Darwin, Australia](#intl-australia-darwin) (Active)
- [Gold Coast, Australia](#intl-australia-gold-coast) (Active)
- [Hobart, Australia](#intl-australia-hobart) (Restricted)
- [Melbourne, Australia](#intl-australia-melbourne) (Active)
- [Mornington Peninsula, Australia](#intl-australia-mornington-peninsula) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Australia](#intl-australia-nationwide) (Active)
- [Noosa, Australia](#intl-australia-noosa) (Restricted)
- [Perth, Australia](#intl-australia-perth) (Restricted)
- [Sunshine Coast, Australia](#intl-australia-sunshine-coast) (Active)
- [Sydney, Australia](#intl-australia-sydney) (Active)
- [Victoria, Australia](#intl-australia-victoria) (Active)
- [Whitsundays, Australia](#intl-australia-whitsundays) (Active)
- [Hallstatt, Austria](#intl-austria-hallstatt) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Austria](#intl-austria-nationwide) (Active)
- [Salzburg, Austria](#intl-austria-salzburg) (Restricted)
- [Vienna, Austria](#intl-austria-vienna) (Restricted)
- [Baku, Azerbaijan](#intl-azerbaijan-baku) (Active)
- [Nassau, Bahamas](#intl-bahamas-nassau) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Bahamas](#intl-bahamas-nationwide) (Active)
- [Spanish Wells, Bahamas](#intl-bahamas-spanish-wells) (Active)
- [Manama, Bahrain](#intl-bahrain-manama) (Restricted)
- [Dhaka, Bangladesh](#intl-bangladesh-dhaka) (None)
- [Bridgetown, Barbados](#intl-barbados-bridgetown) (Pending)
- [Nationwide, Barbados](#intl-barbados-nationwide) (Pending)
- [Antwerp, Belgium](#intl-belgium-antwerp) (Active)
- [Bruges, Belgium](#intl-belgium-bruges) (Restricted)
- [Brussels, Belgium](#intl-belgium-brussels) (Restricted)
- [Flanders (Region), Belgium](#intl-belgium-flanders-region) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Belgium](#intl-belgium-nationwide) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Belize](#intl-belize-nationwide) (Active)
- [Placencia, Belize](#intl-belize-placencia) (Active)
- [San Pedro (Ambergris Caye), Belize](#intl-belize-san-pedro-ambergris-caye) (Active)
- [La Paz, Bolivia](#intl-bolivia-lapaz) (Active)
- [Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina](#intl-bosnia-sarajevo) (Restricted)
- [Florianópolis, Brazil](#intl-brazil-florianopolis) (Active)
- [LawfulStay, Brazil](#intl-brazil-s-o-paulo) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Brazil](#intl-brazil-nationwide) (Active)
- [Rio de Janeiro, Brazil](#intl-brazil-rio-de-janeiro) (Active)
- [Sao Paulo, Brazil](#intl-brazil-sao-paulo) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Bulgaria](#intl-bulgaria-nationwide) (Active)
- [Sofia, Bulgaria](#intl-bulgaria-sofia) (Active)
- [Phnom Penh, Cambodia](#intl-cambodia-phnom-penh) (None)
- [Siem Reap, Cambodia](#intl-cambodia-siemreap) (Restricted)
- [Banff, Canada](#intl-canada-banff) (Restricted)
- [Calgary, Canada](#intl-canada-calgary) (Active)
- [Canmore, Canada](#intl-canada-canmore) (Restricted)
- [Edmonton, Canada](#intl-canada-edmonton) (Active)
- [Halifax, Canada](#intl-canada-halifax) (Restricted)
- [Mississauga, Canada](#intl-canada-mississauga) (Active)
- [Montreal, Canada](#intl-canada-montreal) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Canada](#intl-canada-nationwide) (Active)
- [Ottawa, Canada](#intl-canada-ottawa) (Restricted)
- [Province-wide (BC), Canada](#intl-canada-province-wide-bc) (Restricted)
- [Quebec City, Canada](#intl-canada-quebec-city) (Restricted)
- [Tofino, Canada](#intl-canada-tofino) (Restricted)
- [Toronto, Canada](#intl-canada-toronto) (Restricted)
- [Vancouver, Canada](#intl-canada-vancouver) (Restricted)
- [Victoria, Canada](#intl-canada-victoria-bc) (Restricted)
- [Whistler, Canada](#intl-canada-whistler) (Restricted)
- [Bonaire, Caribbean](#intl-caribbean-bonaire) (Restricted)
- [Caribbean Region (National), Caribbean](#intl-multiple-caribbean-region-national) (Active)
- [St. Maarten, Caribbean](#intl-caribbean-st-maarten) (Active)
- [Cayman Islands, Cayman Islands](#intl-cayman-islands) (Active)
- [George Town, Cayman Islands](#intl-cayman-islands-george-town) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Chile](#intl-chile-nationwide) (Active)
- [Santiago, Chile](#intl-chile-santiago) (Active)
- [Valparaíso, Chile](#intl-chile-valparaiso) (Active)
- [Beijing, China](#intl-china-beijing) (Restricted)
- [Chengdu, China](#intl-china-chengdu) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, China](#intl-china-nationwide) (Restricted)
- [Shanghai, China](#intl-china-shanghai) (Restricted)
- [Shenzhen, China](#intl-china-shenzhen) (Restricted)
- [Bogota, Colombia](#intl-bogota-colombia) (Active)
- [Cartagena, Colombia](#intl-colombia-cartagena) (Active)
- [LawfulStay, Colombia](#intl-colombia-bogota) (Active)
- [LawfulStay, Colombia](#intl-colombia-medell-n) (Active)
- [Medellin, Colombia](#intl-colombia-medellin) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Colombia](#intl-colombia-nationwide) (Pending)
- [San Andrés (Archipelago), Colombia](#intl-colombia-san-andr-s-archipelago) (Restricted)
- [Guanacaste (Tamarindo/Santa Cruz Area), Costa Rica](#intl-costa-rica-guanacaste-tamarindo-santa-cruz-area) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Costa Rica](#intl-costa-rica-nationwide) (Pending)
- [San Jose, Costa Rica](#intl-costa-rica-san-jose) (Active)
- [San José, Costa Rica](#intl-costa-rica-san-jos) (Active)
- [Dubrovnik, Croatia](#intl-croatia-dubrovnik) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Croatia](#intl-croatia-nationwide) (Active)
- [Split, Croatia](#intl-croatia-split) (Restricted)
- [Zagreb, Croatia](#intl-croatia-zagreb) (Restricted)
- [Havana, Cuba](#intl-cu-havana) (Active)
- [Willemstad, Curacao](#intl-curacao-willemstad) (Active)
- [Ayia Napa / Protaras, Cyprus](#intl-cyprus-ayia-napa-protaras) (Restricted)
- [Famagusta (Ayia Napa / Protaras), Cyprus](#intl-cyprus-famagusta-ayia-napa-protaras) (Restricted)
- [Limassol, Cyprus](#intl-cyprus-limassol) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Cyprus](#intl-cyprus-nationwide) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Czechia](#intl-czechia-nationwide) (Pending)
- [Prague, Czechia](#intl-czechia-prague) (Restricted)
- [Aarhus, Denmark](#intl-denmark-aarhus) (Restricted)
- [Copenhagen, Denmark](#intl-denmark-copenhagen) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Denmark](#intl-denmark-nationwide) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Dominican Republic](#intl-dominican-republic-nationwide) (Pending)
- [Punta Cana, Dominican Republic](#intl-dominican-republic-punta-cana) (Active)
- [Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic](#intl-dominican-republic-santo-domingo) (Active)
- [National, EU](#intl-eu-national) (Active)
- [Galápagos Islands, Ecuador](#intl-ecuador-gal-pagos-islands) (Restricted)
- [Guayaquil, Ecuador](#intl-ecuador-guayaquil) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Ecuador](#intl-ecuador-nationwide) (Active)
- [Quito, Ecuador](#intl-ecuador-quito) (Active)
- [Cairo, Egypt](#intl-egypt-cairo) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Egypt](#intl-egypt-nationwide) (Active)
- [Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt](#intl-egypt-sharm-el-sheikh) (Restricted)
- [San Salvador, El Salvador](#intl-elsalvador-sansalvador) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Estonia](#intl-estonia-nationwide) (Active)
- [Tallinn, Estonia](#intl-estonia-tallinn) (Active)
- [Addis Ababa, Ethiopia](#intl-ethiopia-addis-ababa) (Active)
- [EU STR Regulation 2024/1028, European Union](#intl-eu-str-regulation-2024) (Active)
- [EU-wide, European Union](#intl-eu-dac7) (Active)
- [National, European Union](#intl-european-union-national) (Active)
- [Nadi, Fiji](#intl-fiji-nadi) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Fiji](#intl-fiji-nationwide) (Active)
- [Suva, Fiji](#intl-fiji-suva) (Active)
- [Helsinki, Finland](#intl-finland-helsinki) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Finland](#intl-finland-nationwide) (Restricted)
- [Rovaniemi (Lapland), Finland](#intl-finland-rovaniemi-lapland) (Active)
- [Annecy, France](#intl-france-annecy) (Restricted)
- [Biarritz, France](#intl-france-biarritz) (Restricted)
- [Bordeaux, France](#intl-france-bordeaux) (Restricted)
- [Cannes, France](#intl-france-cannes) (Restricted)
- [Corsica, France](#intl-france-corsica) (Restricted)
- [Lyon, France](#intl-france-lyon) (Restricted)
- [Marseille, France](#intl-france-marseille) (Restricted)
- [Martinique, France](#intl-france-martinique) (Restricted)
- [Montpellier, France](#intl-france-montpellier) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, France](#intl-france-nationwide) (Active)
- [Nice, France](#intl-france-nice) (Restricted)
- [Paris, France](#intl-fr-paris) (Active)
- [Saint-Barthelemy, France](#intl-france-saint-barthelemy) (Active)
- [Saint-Malo, France](#intl-france-saintmalo) (Restricted)
- [Strasbourg, France](#intl-france-strasbourg) (Restricted)
- [Tbilisi, Georgia](#intl-georgia-tbilisi) (Active)
- [Berlin, Germany](#intl-germany-berlin) (Restricted)
- [Cologne, Germany](#intl-germany-cologne) (Restricted)
- [Frankfurt, Germany](#intl-germany-frankfurt) (Restricted)
- [Hamburg, Germany](#intl-germany-hamburg) (Restricted)
- [Munich, Germany](#intl-germany-munich) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Germany](#intl-germany-nationwide) (Active)
- [Nuremberg, Germany](#intl-germany-nuremberg) (Restricted)
- [Accra, Ghana](#intl-ghana-accra) (Restricted)
- [Athens, Greece](#intl-greece-athens) (Restricted)
- [Chania, Greece](#intl-greece-chania) (Restricted)
- [Corfu, Greece](#intl-greece-corfu) (Restricted)
- [Heraklion, Greece](#intl-greece-heraklion) (Restricted)
- [Mykonos, Greece](#intl-greece-mykonos) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Greece](#intl-gr-national) (Restricted)
- [Rhodes, Greece](#intl-greece-rhodes) (Restricted)
- [Santorini, Greece](#intl-greece-santorini) (Active)
- [Thessaloniki, Greece](#intl-greece-thessaloniki) (Restricted)
- [Zakynthos, Greece](#intl-greece-zakynthos) (Restricted)
- [Nuuk, Greenland](#intl-greenland-nuuk) (Active)
- [St. George's, Grenada](#intl-grenada-st-george-s) (Active)
- [Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala](#intl-guatemala-antigua-guatemala) (Active)
- [Guatemala City, Guatemala](#intl-guatemala-guatemala-city) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Guatemala](#intl-guatemala-nationwide) (Active)
- [Tegucigalpa, Honduras](#intl-honduras-tegucigalpa) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Hong Kong](#intl-hong-kong-nationwide) (Restricted)
- [Budapest, Hungary](#intl-hungary-budapest) (Restricted)
- [Budapest District VI (Terézváros), Hungary](#intl-hungary-budapest-district-vi-ter-zv-ros) (Banned)
- [Budapest District VIII (Józsefváros), Hungary](#intl-hungary-budapest-district-viii-jozsefvaros) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Hungary](#intl-hungary-nationwide) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Iceland](#intl-iceland-nationwide) (Restricted)
- [Reykjavik, Iceland](#intl-iceland-reykjavik) (Restricted)
- [Reykjavík (Capital Region), Iceland](#intl-iceland-reykjav-k-capital-region) (Restricted)
- [Delhi, India](#intl-india-delhi) (Restricted)
- [Goa (Statewide), India](#intl-india-goa-statewide) (Active)
- [Himachal Pradesh (Statewide), India](#intl-india-himachal-pradesh-statewide) (Active)
- [Kerala (Statewide), India](#intl-india-kerala) (Restricted)
- [Mumbai, India](#intl-india-mumbai) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, India](#intl-india-nationwide) (Active)
- [Bali, Indonesia](#intl-indonesia-bali) (Active)
- [Bali (Province), Indonesia](#intl-indonesia-bali-province) (Active)
- [Bali (Province-wide), Indonesia](#intl-indonesia-bali-province-wide) (Pending)
- [Jakarta, Indonesia](#intl-indonesia-jakarta) (Active)
- [Lombok, Indonesia](#intl-indonesia-lombok) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Indonesia](#intl-indonesia-nationwide) (Active)
- [Yogyakarta, Indonesia](#intl-indonesia-yogyakarta) (Restricted)
- [Baghdad, Iraq](#intl-iraq-baghdad) (Active)
- [Dublin, Ireland](#intl-ireland-dublin) (Restricted)
- [Kilmore Quay, Ireland](#intl-ireland-kilmore-quay) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Ireland](#intl-ireland-national) (Active)
- [Jerusalem, Israel](#intl-israel-jerusalem) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Israel](#intl-israel-nationwide) (Active)
- [Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel](#intl-israel-tel-aviv-yafo) (Restricted)
- [Amalfi Coast, Italy](#intl-italy-amalfi-coast) (Active)
- [Bologna, Italy](#intl-italy-bologna) (Restricted)
- [Cinque Terre, Italy](#intl-italy-cinque-terre) (Active)
- [Florence, Italy](#intl-it-florence) (Restricted)
- [Genoa, Italy](#intl-italy-genoa) (Active)
- [Lake Como, Italy](#intl-italy-lake-como) (Active)
- [Lake Garda, Italy](#intl-italy-lake-garda) (Active)
- [Milan, Italy](#intl-italy-milan) (Active)
- [Naples, Italy](#intl-italy-naples) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Italy](#intl-italy-nationwide) (Pending)
- [Rome, Italy](#intl-italy-rome) (Pending)
- [Sardinia, Italy](#intl-italy-sardinia) (Restricted)
- [Sicily, Italy](#intl-italy-sicily) (Restricted)
- [Taormina, Italy](#intl-italy-taormina) (Active)
- [Turin, Italy](#intl-italy-turin) (Restricted)
- [Venice, Italy](#intl-italy-venice) (Pending)
- [Verona, Italy](#intl-italy-verona) (Active)
- [Montego Bay, Jamaica](#intl-jamaica-montego-bay) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Jamaica](#intl-jamaica-nationwide) (Active)
- [Negril, Jamaica](#intl-jamaica-negril) (Active)
- [Kyoto, Japan](#intl-japan-kyoto) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Japan](#intl-japan-nationwide) (Active)
- [Niseko / Hokkaido, Japan](#intl-japan-niseko) (Restricted)
- [Okinawa, Japan](#intl-japan-okinawa) (Restricted)
- [Osaka, Japan](#intl-japan-osaka) (Active)
- [Tokyo, Japan](#intl-jp-tokyo) (Restricted)
- [Tokyo (23 Wards), Japan](#intl-japan-tokyo-23-wards) (Restricted)
- [Amman, Jordan](#intl-jordan-amman) (Active)
- [Aqaba, Jordan](#intl-jordan-aqaba) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Jordan](#intl-jordan-nationwide) (Active)
- [Almaty, Kazakhstan](#intl-kazakhstan-almaty) (Active)
- [Mombasa, Kenya](#intl-kenya-mombasa) (Active)
- [Nairobi, Kenya](#intl-kenya-nairobi) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Kenya](#intl-kenya-nationwide) (Active)
- [Pristina, Kosovo](#intl-kosovo-pristina) (Active)
- [Kuwait City, Kuwait](#intl-kuwait-kuwait-city) (Restricted)
- [Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan](#intl-kyrgyzstan-bishkek) (None)
- [Luang Prabang, Laos](#intl-laos-luang-prabang) (Restricted)
- [Vientiane, Laos](#intl-laos-vientiane) (Active)
- [Riga, Latvia](#intl-latvia-riga) (Active)
- [Beirut, Lebanon](#intl-lebanon-beirut) (Active)
- [Tripoli, Libya](#intl-libya-tripoli) (None)
- [Liechtenstein (Nationwide), Liechtenstein](#intl-liechtenstein-nationwide) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Lithuania](#intl-lithuania-nationwide) (Active)
- [Vilnius, Lithuania](#intl-lithuania-vilnius) (Active)
- [Luxembourg City, Luxembourg](#intl-luxembourg-luxembourg) (Restricted)
- [Antananarivo, Madagascar](#intl-madagascar-antananarivo) (Restricted)
- [Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia](#intl-malaysia-kotakinabalu) (Restricted)
- [Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia](#intl-malaysia-kuala-lumpur) (Active)
- [Langkawi, Malaysia](#intl-malaysia-langkawi) (Active)
- [LawfulStay, Malaysia](#intl-malaysia-george-town-penang) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Malaysia](#intl-malaysia-nationwide) (Active)
- [Penang, Malaysia](#intl-malaysia-penang) (Pending)
- [Penang Island, Malaysia](#intl-malaysia-penang-island) (Banned)
- [Selangor, Malaysia](#intl-malaysia-selangor) (Restricted)
- [Malé / Inhabited Islands, Maldives](#intl-maldives-mal-inhabited-islands) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Maldives](#intl-maldives-nationwide) (Active)
- [Malta (Nationwide), Malta](#uk-malta-nationwide) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Malta](#intl-malta-nationwide) (Active)
- [Valletta, Malta](#intl-malta-valletta) (Active)
- [Valletta / St. Julian's, Malta](#intl-malta-valletta-st-julian-s) (Active)
- [Grand Baie, Mauritius](#intl-mauritius-grand-baie) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Mauritius](#intl-mauritius-nationwide) (Active)
- [Port Louis, Mauritius](#intl-mauritius-port-louis) (Active)
- [Cabo San Lucas, Mexico](#intl-mexico-cabo-san-lucas) (Active)
- [Cancun, Mexico](#intl-mexico-cancun) (Active)
- [Cancún / Riviera Maya, Mexico](#intl-mexico-canc-n-riviera-maya) (Active)
- [Guadalajara, Mexico](#intl-mexico-guadalajara) (Active)
- [Mexico City, Mexico](#intl-mexico-mexico-city) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Mexico](#intl-mexico-nationwide) (Active)
- [Oaxaca City, Mexico](#intl-mexico-oaxaca) (Active)
- [Playa del Carmen, Mexico](#intl-mexico-playa-del-carmen) (Active)
- [Puerto Vallarta, Mexico](#intl-mexico-puerto-vallarta) (Active)
- [San Miguel de Allende, Mexico](#intl-mexico-san-miguel-allende) (Active)
- [Tulum, Mexico](#intl-mexico-tulum) (Active)
- [Monaco, Monaco](#intl-monaco-monaco) (Restricted)
- [Kotor, Montenegro](#intl-montenegro-kotor) (Restricted)
- [Podgorica, Montenegro](#intl-montenegro-podgorica) (Active)
- [Agadir, Morocco](#intl-morocco-agadir) (Restricted)
- [Casablanca, Morocco](#intl-morocco-casablanca) (Active)
- [Marrakech, Morocco](#intl-morocco-marrakech) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Morocco](#intl-morocco-nationwide) (Active)
- [Tangier, Morocco](#intl-morocco-tangier) (Restricted)
- [Maputo, Mozambique](#intl-mozambique-maputo) (Active)
- [LawfulStay, Multiple EU Countries](#intl-multiple-eu-countries-national) (Active)
- [Yangon, Myanmar](#intl-myanmar-yangon) (Banned)
- [Windhoek, Namibia](#intl-namibia-windhoek) (Active)
- [Kathmandu, Nepal](#intl-nepal-kathmandu) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Nepal](#intl-nepal-nationwide) (Active)
- [Amsterdam, Netherlands](#intl-netherlands-amsterdam) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Netherlands](#intl-netherlands-nationwide) (Active)
- [Rotterdam, Netherlands](#intl-netherlands-rotterdam) (Restricted)
- [The Hague, Netherlands](#intl-netherlands-the-hague) (Restricted)
- [Utrecht, Netherlands](#intl-netherlands-utrecht) (Restricted)
- [Willemstad, Netherlands](#intl-netherlands-willemstad) (Active)
- [Auckland, New Zealand](#intl-new-zealand-auckland) (Active)
- [Christchurch, New Zealand](#intl-new-zealand-christchurch) (Active)
- [Nationwide, New Zealand](#intl-new-zealand-nationwide) (Active)
- [Queenstown (Queenstown Lakes District), New Zealand](#intl-new-zealand-queenstown-queenstown-lakes-district) (Restricted)
- [Wellington, New Zealand](#intl-nz-wellington) (Restricted)
- [Managua, Nicaragua](#intl-nicaragua-managua) (Active)
- [San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua](#intl-nicaragua-sanjuandelsur) (Active)
- [Abuja, Nigeria](#intl-nigeria-abuja) (Active)
- [Lagos, Nigeria](#intl-nigeria-lagos) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Nigeria](#intl-nigeria-nationwide) (Active)
- [Skopje, North Macedonia](#intl-northmacedonia-skopje) (Active)
- [Bergen, Norway](#intl-norway-bergen) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Norway](#intl-norway-nationwide) (Restricted)
- [Oslo, Norway](#intl-norway-oslo) (Restricted)
- [Muscat, Oman](#intl-oman-muscat) (Restricted)
- [Coronado, Panama](#intl-panama-coronado) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Panama](#intl-panama-nationwide) (Restricted)
- [Panama City, Panama](#intl-panama-panama-city) (Restricted)
- [Playa Venao, Panama](#intl-panama-playa-venao) (Active)
- [Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea](#intl-papuanewguinea-portmoresby) (Restricted)
- [Asunción, Paraguay](#intl-paraguay-asuncion) (Active)
- [Cusco, Peru](#intl-peru-cusco) (Active)
- [Lima, Peru](#intl-peru-lima) (Active)
- [Miraflores, Peru](#intl-peru-miraflores) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Peru](#intl-peru-nationwide) (Active)
- [Baguio City, Philippines](#intl-philippines-baguio-city) (Pending)
- [Boracay (Malay), Philippines](#intl-philippines-boracay-malay) (Restricted)
- [Cebu, Philippines](#intl-philippines-cebu) (Pending)
- [Cebu City, Philippines](#intl-philippines-cebu-city) (Active)
- [Metro Manila, Philippines](#intl-philippines-metromanila) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Philippines](#intl-philippines-nationwide) (Active)
- [Palawan, Philippines](#intl-philippines-palawan) (Pending)
- [Gdansk, Poland](#intl-poland-gdansk) (Active)
- [Gdańsk, Poland](#intl-poland-gda-sk) (Restricted)
- [Krakow, Poland](#intl-poland-krakow) (Active)
- [LawfulStay, Poland](#intl-poland-krak-w) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Poland](#intl-poland-nationwide) (Pending)
- [Warsaw, Poland](#intl-poland-warsaw) (Restricted)
- [Wroclaw, Poland](#intl-poland-wroclaw) (Active)
- [Algarve, Portugal](#intl-portugal-algarve) (Active)
- [Lisbon, Portugal](#intl-pt-lisbon) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Portugal](#intl-portugal-nationwide) (Pending)
- [Nazare, Portugal](#intl-portugal-nazar) (Active)
- [Porto, Portugal](#intl-portugal-porto) (Restricted)
- [Dorado, Puerto Rico](#intl-puerto-rico-dorado) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Puerto Rico](#intl-puerto-rico-nationwide) (Active)
- [San Juan, Puerto Rico](#intl-puerto-rico-san-juan) (Active)
- [Doha (The Pearl-Qatar / Souq Waqif / Katara), Qatar](#intl-qatar-doha-the-pearl-qatar-souq-waqif-katara) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Qatar](#intl-qatar-nationwide) (Active)
- [Brașov, Romania](#intl-romania-brasov) (Restricted)
- [Bucharest, Romania](#intl-romania-bucharest) (Active)
- [Cluj-Napoca, Romania](#intl-romania-cluj-napoca) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Romania](#intl-romania-nationwide) (Active)
- [Kigali, Rwanda](#intl-rwanda-kigali) (Restricted)
- [Apia, Samoa](#intl-samoa-apia) (None)
- [Al Ula, Saudi Arabia](#intl-saudi-arabia-al-ula) (Active)
- [Jeddah, Saudi Arabia](#intl-saudi-jeddah) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Saudi Arabia](#intl-saudi-arabia-nationwide) (Active)
- [Riyadh, Saudi Arabia](#intl-saudi-arabia-riyadh) (Active)
- [Dakar, Senegal](#intl-senegal-dakar) (Active)
- [Belgrade, Serbia](#intl-serbia-belgrade) (Restricted)
- [Victoria, Seychelles](#intl-seychelles-victoria) (Restricted)
- [HDB Public Housing, Singapore](#intl-singapore-hdb-public-housing) (Banned)
- [Nationwide, Singapore](#intl-singapore-nationwide) (Banned)
- [Bratislava, Slovakia](#intl-slovakia-bratislava) (Active)
- [Bled, Slovenia](#intl-slovenia-bled) (Pending)
- [Kranjska Gora, Slovenia](#intl-slovenia-kranjska-gora) (Pending)
- [Ljubljana, Slovenia](#intl-slovenia-ljubljana) (Restricted)
- [Piran, Slovenia](#intl-slovenia-piran) (Pending)
- [Cape Town, South Africa](#intl-south-africa-cape-town) (Pending)
- [Johannesburg, South Africa](#intl-south-africa-johannesburg) (Active)
- [Nationwide, South Africa](#intl-south-africa-nationwide) (Active)
- [Busan, South Korea](#intl-southkorea-busan) (Restricted)
- [Jeju Island, South Korea](#intl-south-korea-jeju) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, South Korea](#intl-south-korea-nationwide) (Pending)
- [Seoul, South Korea](#intl-south-korea-seoul) (Restricted)
- [Alicante, Spain](#intl-spain-alicante) (Restricted)
- [Barcelona, Spain](#intl-es-barcelona) (Restricted)
- [Canary Islands (Region), Spain](#intl-spain-canary-islands) (Restricted)
- [Dénia, Spain](#intl-spain-denia) (Restricted)
- [Gran Canaria / Fuerteventura / Lanzarote, Spain](#intl-spain-gran-canaria) (Restricted)
- [Ibiza, Spain](#intl-spain-ibiza) (Restricted)
- [LawfulStay, Spain](#intl-spain-malaga) (Active)
- [Madrid, Spain](#intl-spain-madrid) (Restricted)
- [Mallorca, Spain](#intl-spain-mallorca) (Banned)
- [Menorca, Spain](#intl-spain-menorca) (Restricted)
- [Málaga, Spain](#intl-spain-m-laga) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Spain](#intl-es-national) (Active)
- [Palma de Mallorca, Spain](#intl-spain-palma-de-mallorca) (Banned)
- [Regionwide, Spain](#intl-spain-canaryislands) (Restricted)
- [San Sebastián, Spain](#intl-spain-san-sebastian) (Restricted)
- [Santiago de Compostela, Spain](#intl-spain-santiagodecompostela) (Restricted)
- [Seville, Spain](#intl-spain-seville) (Restricted)
- [Tenerife, Spain](#intl-spain-tenerife) (Restricted)
- [Valencia, Spain](#intl-spain-valencia) (Restricted)
- [Colombo, Sri Lanka](#intl-sri-lanka-colombo) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Sri Lanka](#intl-sri-lanka-nationwide) (Active)
- [Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis](#intl-st-kitts-and-nevis-basseterre) (Active)
- [Castries, St. Lucia](#intl-st-lucia-castries) (Active)
- [St. Lucia, St. Lucia](#intl-st-lucia) (Active)
- [Gothenburg, Sweden](#intl-sweden-gothenburg) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Sweden](#intl-sweden-nationwide) (Active)
- [Stockholm, Sweden](#intl-sweden-stockholm) (Restricted)
- [Geneva, Switzerland](#intl-switzerland-geneva) (Restricted)
- [Lucerne, Switzerland](#intl-switzerland-lucerne) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Switzerland](#intl-switzerland-nationwide) (Active)
- [Zurich, Switzerland](#intl-switzerland-zurich) (Restricted)
- [Damascus, Syria](#intl-syria-damascus) (Restricted)
- [Kaohsiung, Taiwan](#intl-taiwan-kaohsiung) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Taiwan](#intl-taiwan-nationwide) (Restricted)
- [Taipei, Taiwan](#intl-taiwan-taipei) (Restricted)
- [Zanzibar, Tanzania](#intl-tanzania-zanzibar) (Active)
- [Bangkok, Thailand](#intl-thailand-bangkok) (Restricted)
- [Chiang Mai, Thailand](#intl-thailand-chiangmai) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Thailand](#intl-thailand-nationwide) (Restricted)
- [Pattaya, Thailand](#intl-thailand-pattaya) (Restricted)
- [Phuket, Thailand](#intl-thailand-phuket) (Restricted)
- [Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago](#intl-trinidad-portofspain) (Active)
- [Djerba (Houmt Souk & Midoun), Tunisia](#intl-tunisia-djerba-houmt-souk-midoun) (Active)
- [Hammamet & Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia](#intl-tunisia-hammamet-yasmine-hammamet) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Tunisia](#intl-tunisia-nationwide) (Active)
- [Tunis, Tunisia](#intl-tunisia-tunis) (Active)
- [Antalya / Alanya, Turkey](#intl-turkey-antalya-alanya) (Active)
- [Istanbul, Turkey](#intl-turkey-istanbul) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Turkey](#intl-turkey-nationwide) (Active)
- [Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands](#intl-turks-and-caicos-islands-providenciales) (Active)
- [Turks and Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands](#intl-turks-caicos) (Active)
- [Kampala, Uganda](#intl-uganda-kampala) (Active)
- [Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates](#intl-united-arab-emirates-abu-dhabi) (Active)
- [Dubai, United Arab Emirates](#intl-united-arab-emirates-dubai) (Active)
- [Nationwide, United Arab Emirates](#intl-united-arab-emirates-nationwide) (Active)
- [Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates](#intl-uae-ras-al-khaimah) (Active)
- [Bath, United Kingdom](#intl-england-bath) (Restricted)
- [Belfast, United Kingdom](#intl-united-kingdom-belfast) (Active)
- [Birmingham, United Kingdom](#intl-england-birmingham) (Active)
- [Brighton & Hove, United Kingdom](#intl-england-brighton) (Restricted)
- [Bristol, United Kingdom](#intl-england-bristol) (Restricted)
- [Cambridge, United Kingdom](#intl-england-cambridge) (Active)
- [Camden, United Kingdom](#intl-england-london-camden) (Restricted)
- [Canterbury, United Kingdom](#intl-england-canterbury) (Restricted)
- [Cardiff, United Kingdom](#intl-united-kingdom-cardiff) (Active)
- [Chester, United Kingdom](#intl-england-chester) (Restricted)
- [Cornwall, United Kingdom](#intl-united-kingdom-cornwall) (Restricted)
- [Cotswolds, United Kingdom](#intl-england-cotswolds) (Restricted)
- [Devon, United Kingdom](#intl-england-devon) (Active)
- [Dorset, United Kingdom](#intl-england-dorset) (Active)
- [Edinburgh, United Kingdom](#intl-united-kingdom-edinburgh) (Active)
- [England, United Kingdom](#intl-united-kingdom-england) (Pending)
- [England (National Registration Scheme), United Kingdom](#intl-england-national-registration) (Pending)
- [Glasgow, United Kingdom](#intl-united-kingdom-glasgow) (Active)
- [Hackney, United Kingdom](#intl-england-london-hackney) (Restricted)
- [Highlands, United Kingdom](#intl-uk-highlands) (Restricted)
- [Inverness, United Kingdom](#intl-united-kingdom-inverness) (Restricted)
- [Isle of Skye, United Kingdom](#intl-united-kingdom-isle-of-skye) (Restricted)
- [Isle of Wight, United Kingdom](#intl-england-isle-of-wight) (Active)
- [Lake District National Park, United Kingdom](#intl-england-lake-district) (Restricted)
- [Leeds, United Kingdom](#intl-england-leeds) (Active)
- [Liverpool, United Kingdom](#intl-england-liverpool) (Active)
- [London, United Kingdom](#intl-united-kingdom-london) (Pending)
- [London (90-Night Rule), United Kingdom](#intl-england-london-90-night) (Restricted)
- [Manchester, United Kingdom](#intl-england-manchester) (Pending)
- [Nationwide, United Kingdom](#intl-uk-national) (Pending)
- [Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom](#intl-england-newcastle) (Active)
- [Norfolk (Coastal), United Kingdom](#intl-england-norfolk) (Active)
- [Norfolk Broads, United Kingdom](#intl-united-kingdom-norfolk-broads) (Pending)
- [North Yorkshire, United Kingdom](#intl-england-north-yorkshire) (Active)
- [Northern Ireland, United Kingdom](#uk-northern-ireland) (Active)
- [Nottingham, United Kingdom](#intl-england-nottingham) (Restricted)
- [Oxford, United Kingdom](#intl-england-oxford) (Restricted)
- [Peak District National Park, United Kingdom](#intl-england-peak-district) (Restricted)
- [Salcombe, United Kingdom](#intl-england-salcombe) (Restricted)
- [Scotland, United Kingdom](#uk-scotland-nationwide) (Active)
- [Sheffield, United Kingdom](#intl-england-sheffield) (Active)
- [Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom](#intl-england-stratford-upon-avon) (Restricted)
- [Suffolk (Coastal), United Kingdom](#intl-england-suffolk) (Active)
- [Wales, United Kingdom](#intl-united-kingdom-wales) (Pending)
- [Westminster, United Kingdom](#intl-england-london-westminster) (Restricted)
- [Whitby, United Kingdom](#intl-england-whitby) (Restricted)
- [York, United Kingdom](#intl-england-york) (Restricted)
- [Curaçao, Unknown](#intl-unknown-cura-ao) (Pending)
- [Montevideo, Uruguay](#intl-uruguay-montevideo) (Active)
- [Nationwide, Uruguay](#intl-uruguay-nationwide) (Pending)
- [Punta del Este, Uruguay](#intl-uruguay-punta-del-este) (Active)
- [Tashkent, Uzbekistan](#intl-uzbekistan-tashkent) (Restricted)
- [Port Vila, Vanuatu](#intl-vanuatu-port-vila) (None)
- [Caracas, Venezuela](#intl-venezuela-caracas) (Restricted)
- [Da Nang, Vietnam](#intl-vietnam-da-nang) (Active)
- [Hanoi, Vietnam](#intl-vietnam-hanoi) (Restricted)
- [Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam](#intl-vietnam-ho-chi-minh-city) (Restricted)
- [Hoi An, Vietnam](#intl-vietnam-hoi-an) (Restricted)
- [Nationwide, Vietnam](#intl-vietnam-nationwide) (Restricted)

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## Regulations Database Details

### <a id="us-puerto-rico-puerto-rico"></a>Puerto Rico, United States
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-puerto-rico-puerto-rico`
- **Location**: Puerto Rico, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://ogpe.pr.gov ; LawfulStay
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://ogpe.pr.gov](https://ogpe.pr.gov)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-puerto-rico-puerto-rico/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-puerto-rico-puerto-rico/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-alabama-birmingham"></a>Birmingham, Alabama
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-alabama-birmingham`
- **Location**: Birmingham, Alabama, USA (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: New licenses paused during moratorium; full ban proposed
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Moratorium effective upon Council resolution approval; full ordinance TBD
- **Compliance Notes**: Birmingham's City Council approved a resolution placing a moratorium on short-term rentals following a shooting at a rental property. The Council directed staff to draft an ordinance that would outlaw STRs in the city. Existing hosts should be aware that the regulatory environment is likely to become significantly more restrictive. No final ordinance has been adopted yet, but the direction of travel is toward a full ban.
- **Key Notes**: 1. Birmingham City Council approved a moratorium on new short-term rentals following a shooting. 2. Staff have been directed to draft an ordinance that would outlaw STRs entirely. 3. No final ordinance banning STRs has been adopted yet. 4. Existing hosts should monitor council proceedings as a full ban may be imminent.
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/birmingham-places-moratorium-short-term-121050176.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alabama-birmingham/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alabama-birmingham/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-02

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### <a id="us-alabama-dauphin-island"></a>Dauphin Island, Alabama
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-alabama-dauphin-island`
- **Location**: Dauphin Island, Alabama, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual Rental Business License fee required (exact dollar amount not published on official portal as of 2026-07-29; verify current fee schedule at townofdauphinisland.org/rentallicenses)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: 179
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not explicitly stated in available official sources; subject to zoning and building code standards
- **Tax Rate**: 13% combined lodging tax: Town of Dauphin Island 7% + State of Alabama 4% + Mobile County 2%. Local taxes remitted via My Alabama Taxes portal.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STR Overlay District framework under Ordinance 105 and revised Zoning Ordinance. Parcels must be verified in an eligible zoning district. East end of island has been subject to proposed restrictions; confirm parcel eligibility with Town Hall.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not specified as a fixed floor in available official sources; check current Ordinance 105 for zone-specific minimums
- **Density Rules / Caps**: STR Overlay District model contemplated in zoning revisions; geographic overlay restrictions apply depending on parcel location. East end overlay previously proposed but later revised.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated in available official language, but recommended given flood-zone exposure (FEMA AE/VE zones present on island)
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO explicitly included in STR definition under Ordinance 105. Operators responsible for tax remittance regardless of platform collection.
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance 105 (exact adoption date not confirmed in available sources; operative as of 2025–2026 renewal cycles)
- **Compliance Notes**: Safety inspections required once every three (3) years for all STR properties. Beginning renewal year 2026, inspections must be completed by a Certified Alabama Home Inspector, Licensed General Contractor, or other licensed professional. Property manager name and contact number must be posted visibly on exterior front of property. All required safety information must be posted in a highly visible interior location.
- **Key Notes**: STR defined as rental of up to 179 consecutive days. Long-term rentals (LTR) are 180+ consecutive days. Noise ordinance in effect after dark. FEMA flood zone overlays (AE, VE, X) trigger elevation certificate and construction standards. Town actively enforces rental licensing compliance.
- **Penalties**: Escalating penalties and potential license revocation for ongoing violations per town ordinance; specific fine schedule not published in currently accessible official sources
- **Sources**: https://www.townofdauphinisland.org/rentallicenses (Town of Dauphin Island Official Rental Licenses & Permits Page, Ordinance 105)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alabama-dauphin-island/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alabama-dauphin-island/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-alabama-decatur"></a>Decatur, Alabama
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-alabama-decatur`
- **Location**: Decatur, Alabama, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — STR registration with the city required; registration fee approximately $500 total
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Decatur, Alabama opened STR registration on April 1, 2026 and granted operators a 90-day grace period during which they could register without facing penalties. That grace period expired on June 30, 2026. As of July 1, 2026, any operator without an active registration is subject to daily fines of up to $500. The annual registration cost is approximately $500, meaning a single day of non-compliance fines exceeds the full cost of annual registration.
- **Key Notes**: • Registration has been required since April 1, 2026 — the grace period is over as of July 1, 2026. • Daily fines of up to $500 per day apply to unregistered operators starting July 1, 2026. • The $500/day penalty dwarfs the ~$500 annual registration cost, making compliance economically essential. • Decatur is a small working city, not a vacation market; the STR framework is modeled closely on larger cities' ordinances.
- **Penalties**: Up to $500 per day for operating without valid STR registration
- **Sources**: https://writing.strisker.com/daily-regulatory-notes-07-02-2026/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alabama-decatur/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alabama-decatur/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-09

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### <a id="us-alabama-fairhope"></a>Fairhope, Alabama
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-alabama-fairhope`
- **Location**: Fairhope, Alabama, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: City business license required; fee amount not specified in publicly available documents — contact City of Fairhope Business License Office at (251) 928-2136
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not explicitly stated in publicly available ordinances; general noise ordinance and parking requirements apply
- **Tax Rate**: Alabama state lodging tax applies; Baldwin County and city lodging taxes may also apply — confirm with City of Fairhope Finance Dept.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs (rentals of less than 30 days) are PROHIBITED in R-1, R-2, and R-3 single-family residential zoning districts. STRs are ONLY permitted in R-4, R-5 (multi-family/high-density), B-1, B-2, B-3a, and B-3b (shopping/general business/tourist-resort) zones.
- **Minimum Stay**: 30 days minimum in R-1, R-2, R-3 zones (i.e., STRs are banned in those zones; 30-day minimum enforced)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not specified
- **Effective Date**: Short-Term Rental Ordinance adopted 2007; zoning provisions ongoing
- **Compliance Notes**: Any property owner wishing to offer a dwelling for short-term rental must possess the appropriate City of Fairhope business license. STRs are subject to the Business License Code of the City of Fairhope. General noise ordinance applies; quiet hours enforced. The City's Short Term Rental Ordinance was formally adopted in 2007 and is available on the City's official website.
- **Key Notes**: Fairhope strictly limits STRs to multi-family and commercial/tourism zoning districts (R-4, R-5, B-1, B-2, B-3a, B-3b). Single-family residential zones (R-1, R-2, R-3) prohibit rentals of less than 30 days. A city business license is mandatory for all permitted STR operators. The Planning and Zoning Department enforces compliance.
- **Penalties**: Zoning violations subject to enforcement by City of Fairhope Planning & Zoning Dept. and Code Enforcement; fines not publicly specified — contact (251) 928-2136
- **Sources**: City of Fairhope – Rental Property Responsibilities (Official Page): https://www.fairhopeal.gov/community/i-have-a-rental-house-what-is-my-responsibility-to-the-city | City of Fairhope – Planning Publications & Forms (Short Term Rental Ordinance): https://www.fairhopeal.gov/departments/planning-and-zoning/publications-and-forms | City of Fairhope – Forms & Ordinances: https://www.fairhopeal.gov/city-government/ordinances-forms-reports | Short-Term Rental Ordinance (2007, direct document): https://www.fairhopeal.gov/home/showpublisheddocument?id=23192
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alabama-fairhope/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alabama-fairhope/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-alabama-gulf-shores"></a>Gulf Shores, Alabama
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-alabama-gulf-shores`
- **Location**: Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — a city Business License plus a Rental License are required for all STRs operating within city limits or the police jurisdiction; applications routed through Revenue, Planning & Zoning, and Fire Marshal.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register with Alabama Department of Revenue, Baldwin County Revenue Commissioner, and the Gulf Shores revenue department for lodging tax collection.
- **Permit Fee**: Business license fee is revenue-based (based on gross receipts); reported application fee around $500 with ~$300 annual renewal (per industry tracker; verify with Revenue Dept. at 251-968-2426). Licenses expire Dec. 31, renew Jan. 1.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — Gulf Shores welcomes non-owner-occupied STRs.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Typically two persons per bedroom plus two additional guests (per industry source; verify with city).
- **Tax Rate**: Approximately 13% total in corporate limits / 9.5% in police jurisdiction, combining Alabama state lodging tax (4%), Baldwin County lodging tax, city lodging tax, and CVB tax (rate components vary by source).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs allowed in most tourist-oriented zoning districts; some inland/residential properties may not qualify. All applications undergo Planning & Zoning compliance review.
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as rental of a dwelling unit for less than 180 consecutive days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None — no caps or owner-occupancy requirements (business-friendly approach).
- **Insurance Required**: Reported minimum $1 million liability policy (per industry source); verify with city.
- **Platform Obligations**: Owner responsible for collecting/remitting lodging taxes (platforms do not automatically remit all local taxes); designated 24-hour local emergency contact required.
- **Effective Date**: Vacation rental ordinance via Ordinance 1738 (amended); sign-permit rules updated under Ordinance 2201 (February 2026). Exact original effective date Unknown.
- **Compliance Notes**: Safety inspection by Fire Marshal required (real inspection — deficiencies must be corrected before issuance/renewal); properties must conform to International Property Maintenance, Existing Building, and Fire Codes; quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM; one off-street parking space per bedroom. Single long-term-rental unit (180+ days) is exempt from licensing.
- **Key Notes**: Ordinance 2201 (Feb 2026) now requires a planning-department permit for all future vacation rental signs to reduce sign clutter.
- **Penalties**: Codes violations can trigger citation requiring cure within 21 days, suspension of rental license, and orders to vacate until remedied; late tax filing incurs penalties plus interest.
- **Sources**: https://www.gulfshoresal.gov/780/Rental-License ; City of Gulf Shores official Rental License page (gulfshoresal.gov/780); Code of Ordinances Sec. 8-44 / Ord. 1738; The Short Term Shop 2026 guide; HometeamLuxuryRentals; Checkmate Rentals
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.gulfshoresal.gov/780/Rental-License](https://www.gulfshoresal.gov/780/Rental-License)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alabama-gulf-shores/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alabama-gulf-shores/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="us-alabama-huntsville"></a>Huntsville, Alabama
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-alabama-huntsville`
- **Location**: Huntsville, Alabama, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Business license fee calculated based on annual gross receipts per City of Huntsville License Fee Schedule (Schedule 47 – Hotel/Motel/Lodging); 2025 fee schedule published by City Finance Dept.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: 179
- **Occupancy Limit**: 2 guests per bedroom (per propertyzoned.com secondary source; verify with City Zoning Administration)
- **Tax Rate**: 9% combined lodging tax (City of Huntsville + state/county components); lodging tax applies to stays of fewer than 180 consecutive days
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are allowed only as a special exception in specific zones: Neighborhood Business C-2, Village Business C-6, Research Park Applications, Research Park Applications 2, Research Park 2, and Airport Commercial. STRs are generally NOT permitted in standard single-family residential zones. Zoning compliance must be verified via the City's Interactive Zoning Map before applying.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Lodging tax may be remitted through Alabama's OneSpot tax filing system
- **Effective Date**: Business license STR category created April 2018 (City Council vote); zoning ordinance ongoing
- **Compliance Notes**: Process: (1) Verify zoning district via City's Interactive Zoning Map; (2) Obtain Zoning Administration approval; (3) Apply for City of Huntsville Business License (Finance Dept.); approval can take up to 10 business days. STRs are treated as commercial lodging (hotel/motel equivalent) under city code. Lodging tax mandatory. Regulations codified in City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15, Articles II & III. City has enforced regulations by sending notices to illegally operating STR owners.
- **Key Notes**: Huntsville treats STRs as commercial lodging. They are only permitted in specific non-residential/special-exception zones. Business license mandatory. 9% combined lodging tax required. Properties in standard R-1, R-2, or R-3 residential zones are NOT eligible.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a business license or in non-compliant zoning is subject to enforcement action; city has actively sent compliance notices to violators
- **Sources**: City of Huntsville – Short Term Rentals (Official Page): https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/business/licensing-permits/short-term-rentals/ | City of Huntsville – Lodging Tax Rates: https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/government/finances-budget/city-taxes/tax-types-rates/lodging-tax-rates/ | 2025 City of Huntsville License Fee Schedule: https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025_City-of-Huntsville-License-Fee-Schedule.pdf | City of Huntsville Blog (STR regulation history): https://cityblog.huntsvilleal.gov/huntsville-looks-to-regulate-popular-home-stay-options-for-travelers/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alabama-huntsville/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alabama-huntsville/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-alabama-mobile"></a>Mobile, Alabama
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-alabama-mobile`
- **Location**: Mobile, Alabama, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Pending — no timeline set
- **Compliance Notes**: Mobile operates a permit-based STR system with discretionary enforcement. Operators must meet technical standards but face risk of denial even when standards appear to be met, indicating subjective enforcement criteria.
- **Key Notes**: ['Permit requirement with strict and discretionary enforcement', 'Recent permit denials despite property meeting apparent standards', 'Surge in STR applications prompting tighter controls']
- **Penalties**: Permit denial; additional specific fines not detailed in source
- **Sources**: https://writing.strisker.com/daily-regulatory-notes-07-06-2026/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alabama-mobile/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alabama-mobile/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="us-alabama-montgomery"></a>Montgomery, Alabama
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-alabama-montgomery`
- **Location**: Montgomery, Alabama, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Proposed
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD (repeatedly delayed; not yet adopted)
- **Compliance Notes**: Montgomery has proposed (but again delayed) a comprehensive STR ordinance requiring registration and licensing of all short-term rentals. The ordinance would establish management and operational standards for STR hosts across the city.
- **Key Notes**: ['Ordinance repeatedly delayed', 'Would require registration and licensing', 'Comprehensive management standards proposed', 'Adoption timeline uncertain']
- **Penalties**: Not specified for proposed ordinance
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/montgomery-delays-short-term-rental-ordinance-again/ar-AA2aqguM
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alabama-montgomery/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alabama-montgomery/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-26

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### <a id="us-alabama-orange-beach"></a>Orange Beach, Alabama
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-alabama-orange-beach`
- **Location**: Orange Beach, Alabama, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — City Business License and a Vacation Rental Certificate required from the City of Orange Beach.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register for Alabama lodging tax and local city lodging taxes.
- **Permit Fee**: Annual Business License fees apply based on rental receipts, plus a Vacation Rental Certificate fee.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap, but zoning regulations strictly apply.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 2 adults per bedroom plus children under 14 years of age.
- **Tax Rate**: Combined state, county, and local city lodging tax rate is approx. 11-13%.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Vacation rentals (stays under 30 days) are prohibited in standard single-family residential zoning districts. Permitted primarily in multi-family and tourist-oriented districts.
- **Minimum Stay**: None (short-term defined as stays under 30 days).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Strict zoning boundaries prevent STR proliferation in low-density residential sectors.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of liability insurance is required.
- **Platform Obligations**: None active; hosts must list their business license number on all listing advertisements.
- **Effective Date**: Orange Beach STR regulations active.
- **Compliance Notes**: Emergency local contact must be designated and available 24/7 to respond to complaints within 30 minutes.
- **Key Notes**: A major resort destination on the Gulf. The city strictly monitors zoning borders to keep vacation rentals out of quiet residential neighborhoods.
- **Penalties**: Violations result in license suspension, warnings, and administrative fines starting at $250.
- **Sources**: https://www.orangebeachal.gov/business/business-licenses ; City of Orange Beach (orangebeachal.gov); Luxury Orange Beach; Awning; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.orangebeachal.gov/business/business-licenses](https://www.orangebeachal.gov/business/business-licenses)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alabama-orange-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alabama-orange-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="us-alabama-triana"></a>Triana, Alabama
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-alabama-triana`
- **Location**: Triana, Alabama, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual license required under proposed ordinance, with inspections
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — operators must collect and remit 9% lodging tax
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 9% lodging tax proposed
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not yet specified in available details — to be determined by the proposed ordinance
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: License numbers must be displayed on online listings
- **Effective Date**: Proposed — public hearing July 13, 2026; final Council vote and effective date TBD
- **Compliance Notes**: If adopted, Triana's first-ever STR ordinance will require hosts to obtain an annual license, pass inspections, comply with safety, parking, and occupancy standards, and display their license number on all online listings. Operators must collect and remit a 9% lodging tax. Licenses can be revoked after three validated public-safety complaints within a 12-month period, and unlicensed rentals face daily fines.
- **Key Notes**: This is Triana's first STR ordinance — currently no registration requirement exists. A 9% lodging tax is proposed. Daily fines apply for unlicensed operation. Three validated public-safety complaints in a year trigger license revocation.
- **Penalties**: Daily fines for unlicensed rentals; license revocation after three validated public-safety complaints within a year
- **Sources**: https://townoftrianaal.gov/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alabama-triana/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alabama-triana/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-11 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-11

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### <a id="us-ak-anchorage"></a>Anchorage, Alaska
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ak-anchorage`
- **Location**: Anchorage, Alaska, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — free municipal STR Registration Number required; registration is annual (May 1–April 30 cycle); must also hold a valid Alaska State business license
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $0 registration fee (currently free); Alaska business license fee applies separately
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — STRs are permitted by right in all residential zones and some commercial zones regardless of owner-occupancy
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per zoning
- **Tax Rate**: Varies by property zone
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Permitted by right in all residential zones and some commercial zones in the Municipality of Anchorage
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms may not process payments for or display unregistered STRs; all listings must display the municipal STR registration number
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-31 (registration enforcement begins); fine grace period through 2026-09-30 per AR 2026-213
- **Compliance Notes**: All short-term rental operators in Anchorage — including previously permitted bed and breakfasts — must have registered through the Municipality's free online portal by July 30, 2026. Beginning July 31, 2026, every listing or advertisement (Airbnb, Vrbo, social media, private websites) must display the unique municipal STR registration number. Operators who received a notice of violation ordinarily have 14 days to register before fines begin, and the Assembly has directed agencies to prioritize voluntary compliance through September 30, 2026. New STRs going forward must register before listing.
- **Key Notes**: Registration is free but mandatory; must hold valid Alaska business license; registration number must appear on every listing/advertisement as of July 31, 2026; grace period on monetary fines runs through September 30, 2026 per AR 2026-213; annual renewal required.
- **Penalties**: Notice of violation issued first; 14 days to cure before fines apply; specific fine amounts not published in official source — voluntary compliance emphasized through September 30, 2026
- **Sources**: https://www.muni.org/Departments/Assembly/Clerk/Licensing/Pages/Short-Term-Rental-Registration-Program.aspx
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ak-anchorage/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ak-anchorage/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-01 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-01

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### <a id="us-alaska-fairbanks"></a>Fairbanks, Alaska
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-alaska-fairbanks`
- **Location**: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Alaska state business license: $50 biannually (via commerce.alaska.gov). Fairbanks North Star Borough (FNSB) business license required separately. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for 'tourist home' use: fee set by FNSB Department of Community Planning (contact FNSB at 907-459-1000 for current CUP application fee).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: FNSB Room Tax: 8% of daily rent for each room rented for periods less than 30 consecutive days (FNSB Code §8.48.020). No local City of Fairbanks sales tax on STRs. Alaska has no statewide sales tax. Airbnb and VRBO do NOT automatically collect local taxes in Fairbanks — hosts must personally collect, report, and remit all taxes to FNSB.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are classified as 'tourist homes' under Fairbanks North Star Borough Code and are subject to specific zoning requirements. Tourist homes are permitted as conditional uses in commercial zones, mixed-use districts, and certain residential zones, requiring a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the FNSB Department of Community Planning. The City of Fairbanks and FNSB operate under a dual-layer structure: FNSB governs unincorporated areas and enforces zoning code violations within the City of Fairbanks and North Pole.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Unlike Anchorage and Juneau, Airbnb and VRBO do NOT automatically collect or remit local room taxes in Fairbanks. Hosts must personally collect the 8% FNSB room tax, file monthly returns, and remit to the Borough. Operators must register with the FNSB to obtain a room tax account number before first rental.
- **Effective Date**: FNSB Room Tax (Ch. 8.48): originally enacted Ord. 2002-39; FNSB Code current through Ord. 2026-20 (June 11, 2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: To legally operate an STR in Fairbanks, operators must: (1) Obtain an Alaska state business license ($50 biannually, commerce.alaska.gov); (2) Obtain a Fairbanks North Star Borough business license; (3) Secure a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for 'tourist home' use from the FNSB Department of Community Planning, including a site plan; (4) Register with FNSB for a room tax account number; (5) Collect and remit 8% room tax monthly. The FNSB has a reputation for strict enforcement with proactive monitoring of online listings. There is no separate City of Fairbanks STR ordinance — the borough-wide FNSB rules apply throughout. FNSB Code is current through Ordinance 2026-20 (June 11, 2026).
- **Key Notes**: STRs in Fairbanks are defined under the FNSB Code as 'tourist homes' — rooms or structures where lodging is provided for consideration for periods of less than 30 consecutive days. The tax obligation is on the guest but the operator is responsible for collection and remittance. Properties must be in a zone permitting tourist home use (conditional); verify with FNSB Community Planning before operating. Fines of up to $300/day for operating without proper licenses; penalties plus interest for failure to collect/remit room tax.
- **Penalties**: Operating without proper licenses: fines up to $300/day. Failure to collect/remit FNSB room tax: penalties plus interest. FNSB Code Enforcement (Department of Community Planning) investigates complaints and can issue monetary citations and initiate civil action.
- **Sources**: FNSB Code §8.48 Hotel-Motel Room Tax: https://fnsb.borough.codes/FNSBC/8.48; FNSB Code §8.48.010 (Definitions): https://fnsb.borough.codes/FNSBC/8.48.010; FNSB Code §8.48.020 (Tax Levy): https://fnsb.borough.codes/FNSBC/8.48.020; FNSB Code Enforcement: https://www.fnsb.gov/202/Code-Enforcement; FNSB Borough Code homepage: https://fnsb.borough.codes/FNSBC
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alaska-fairbanks/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alaska-fairbanks/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-alaska-homer"></a>Homer, Alaska
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-alaska-homer`
- **Location**: Homer, Alaska, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **None**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: No city-level STR permit fee currently in effect. Alaska state business license ($50/year) required. Kenai Peninsula Borough sales tax registration required for STR operators.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: No special STR occupancy limits currently enforced beyond standard residential occupancy codes.
- **Tax Rate**: No city-specific bed tax confirmed; Kenai Peninsula Borough sales tax applies to STR income. Alaska has no state sales tax. Homer City Council passed Resolution 24-056 requesting the KPB coordinate with Airbnb to collect sales taxes on STRs.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No current STR-specific zoning restrictions adopted by the City of Homer as of July 2026.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No density restrictions currently in effect; no cap on number of STRs per block or neighborhood.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: None mandated by city ordinance. Borough-level sales tax obligations apply.
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: In February 2024, the Homer City Council unanimously rejected Ordinance 23-61, which would have required STR operators to register their properties with the city. As of July 2026, Homer has no dedicated STR permit, registration, or license requirement at the city level. However, the council discussed potential new STR policies at its February 23, 2026 meeting (Memorandum CC-26-050), so regulations may be forthcoming. Operators must maintain a valid Alaska state business license.
- **Key Notes**: Homer currently takes a largely hands-off regulatory approach to STRs. The council rejected a registration ordinance in February 2024. In May 2024, the council passed Resolution 24-056 requesting the Kenai Peninsula Borough coordinate with Airbnb for direct sales tax collection on STRs. Renewed council discussions in early 2026 suggest new regulation is possible.
- **Penalties**: No city-level STR-specific penalties in effect. General business license and tax non-compliance penalties under state/borough law apply.
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/resolution/resolution-24-056-request-kpb-pass-ordinance-coordinate-airbnb-collection-sales-taxes; City of Homer, AK Official Website: https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov; Homer City Council Meeting CC-26-050 (Feb 23, 2026): https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/citycouncil/city-council-regular-meeting-357
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alaska-homer/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alaska-homer/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-ak-juneau"></a>Juneau, Alaska
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ak-juneau`
- **Location**: Juneau, Alaska, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — free STR registration with CBJ Sales Tax Office. Registration number must be displayed on all listings.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Free registration
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per zoning
- **Tax Rate**: 5% sales tax + 9% hotel-room tax = 14%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Per local zoning code
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb) auto-collect/remit taxes; independent hosts must register separately
- **Effective Date**: 2024-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Penalty of $100/day for non-compliance.
- **Key Notes**: $100/day penalty for non-registration. Platforms collect taxes automatically; independent operators must self-register.
- **Penalties**: $100/day for failing to register
- **Sources**: https://juneau.org/finance/short-term-rentals ; City and Borough of Juneau Sales Tax Office — juneau.org/finance/sales-tax
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://juneau.org/finance/short-term-rentals](https://juneau.org/finance/short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ak-juneau/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ak-juneau/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-alaska-seward"></a>Seward, Alaska
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-alaska-seward`
- **Location**: Seward, Alaska, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: STR Permit: $50 per separate rental unit (annually); Business license fee (City of Seward); Life Safety Inspection: $45 (fire/building department). Permits valid January 1–December 31, renewed annually.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: In residential zones, rentals limited to 50% of bedrooms with a maximum of 3 bedrooms per unit per secondary sources; no explicit per-night guest cap found in primary code.
- **Tax Rate**: 4% bed tax (City of Seward) collected from guests; Alaska has no state sales tax.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are not permitted in all zones. New whole-house rentals in residential zones are restricted under Ordinance 2022-016; grandfathered properties operating before ordinance may continue. Whole-house rentals allowed in commercial zones if in a multi-family structure.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Existing STR properties that cease operation become non-conforming and may not revert to STR use. New whole-house rentals in residential zones are restricted.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: All advertisements for the STR must include the City-issued Short Term Rental Permit number.
- **Effective Date**: 2023-01-09
- **Compliance Notes**: Ordinance 2022-016 passed January 9, 2023, requires proof of commercial insurance for all STR units. Each property must pass a Life Safety Inspection conducted by the Building/Fire Department before a business license is issued. Business license will NOT be issued until all STR permit requirements are met and approved. STR permit and business license must be renewed annually.
- **Key Notes**: City of Seward STR regulations are driven by housing shortage concerns. Properties that historically operated as STRs may continue and can be sold as STR properties, but if they cease STR operation they become non-conforming. Both a City business license and a separate STR permit are required simultaneously.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a business license or STR permit is a violation of city code. Fines and enforcement action apply; non-conforming status imposed if operation lapses.
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofseward.us/departments/community-development/short-term-rentals-299; City of Seward Municipal Code Title 15 (Municode): https://library.municode.com/ak/seward/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_ORD_TIT15PLLAUSRE; https://www.cityofseward.us/business/business-licenses
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alaska-seward/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alaska-seward/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-alaska-sitka"></a>Sitka, Alaska
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-alaska-sitka`
- **Location**: Sitka, Alaska, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: STR permit fee: $100 (per Sitka Planning & Community Development). Alaska state business license: $50 biannually (commerce.alaska.gov). CUP application fee for residential zones set by Sitka Planning Commission.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Sitka bed (lodging) tax: 6% year-round. Sitka general sales tax: also applicable. Hosts must collect and remit both to the Sitka Sales Tax Office. Registration with the Sales Tax Office is required before operations begin.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Operating an STR in a residential zone (R-1, R-2, etc.) requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the Sitka Planning Commission (Sitka General Code §22.24.010). STR permitting and definitions are governed by SGC §22.25.010. Under the 2022 ordinance (Ordinance No. 2022-21, effective September 14, 2022), new STR permits in residential zones require the owner to reside on the same property for at least six months per year. Permits are non-transferable and sunset when the property changes ownership.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosts must register with the Sitka Sales Tax Office and collect/remit the 6% bed tax and applicable sales tax. Alaska state business license required. Platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) should be verified for any current local tax collection agreements with Sitka, as arrangements may vary.
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance No. 2022-21: September 14, 2022 (residential zone owner-occupancy and permit sunset provisions)
- **Compliance Notes**: Sitka has one of the most restrictive STR regimes in Alaska, enacted in direct response to a tight housing market. Key features of Ordinance No. 2022-21 (adopted September 13, 2022, effective September 14, 2022): (1) Owner-occupancy requirement: STR owners must reside on the property for at least 6 months per year; (2) Permit sunset on transfer: all STR permits expire automatically when the property changes hands — new owners must re-apply; (3) Residential zone CUPs required per SGC §22.24.010; (4) STR defined as any dwelling unit rented for fewer than 30 days. The number of permitted STRs in Sitka had nearly doubled since 2017 prior to the 2022 ordinance. FAQs for STRs are published by Sitka Planning & Community Development.
- **Key Notes**: Sitka's 'restricted' status is driven by housing market pressures in a geographically isolated community. The Assembly voted 5-0 to adopt the 2022 restrictions. Key compliance points: (1) Must live on the property at least 6 months/year; (2) CUP required for residential zones; (3) Permits do not transfer with property sale; (4) STR = rental < 30 days; (5) Register with Sales Tax Office before first rental; (6) Collect 6% bed tax + sales tax. A failed moratorium attempt in March 2022 preceded the ordinance, reflecting strong community concern.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a valid CUP or permit: subject to Sitka code enforcement action. Failure to collect/remit bed tax and sales tax: penalties per Sitka Sales Tax Office rules. Permits are revoked upon property transfer, so new owners operating without re-applying are in violation immediately.
- **Sources**: Sitka General Code §22.25.010 (STR Permitting & Definitions): https://sitka.municipal.codes/SGC/22.25.010; Sitka General Code §22.24.010 (Conditional Uses): https://sitka.municipal.codes/SGC/22.24.010; Ordinance No. 2022-21: https://sitka.municipal.codes/enactments/Ord22-21/media/original.pdf; Sitka Planning & Community Development (cityofsitka.com): https://www.cityofsitka.com; Sitka STR FAQs (Planning Dept.): https://www.cityofsitka.com/media/Planning%20and%20Community%20Development/FAQ/FAQs%20for%20STRs_8.8.25.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alaska-sitka/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-alaska-sitka/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-arizona-arizona"></a>Arizona, Arizona
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-arizona-arizona`
- **Location**: Arizona, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $250 annual license fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-08 (review requested recently)
- **Compliance Notes**: Gila County's ordinance requires a $250 annual fee and has a license revocation provision after three violations. The ordinance is now under review by the Arizona Attorney General to determine whether it violates state law preempting local regulation.
- **Key Notes**: ['$250 annual license fee required', 'License revocation after three violations', 'Ordinance more stringent than other Arizona counties', 'Attorney General review requested regarding state law preemption']
- **Penalties**: License revocation after three violations
- **Sources**: Not Specified
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-arizona/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-arizona/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-15

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### <a id="us-arizona-arizona-2026-08-23"></a>Arizona, Arizona
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-arizona-arizona-2026-08-23`
- **Location**: Arizona, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $250 annual licensing fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Review ongoing (no date specified)
- **Compliance Notes**: Gila County currently enforces a short-term rental ordinance that includes a $250 annual license fee and a strict enforcement mechanism (license revocation after three violations). This ordinance is under scrutiny by state legislators who believe it may exceed county authority under Arizona state law, and the state Attorney General has been asked to issue a legal opinion on its validity.
- **Key Notes**: ['$250 annual STR license fee charged by Gila County', 'License revocation permitted after three violations', 'Ordinance may violate state preemption law (per State Sen. Wendy Rogers)', 'Attorney General legal opinion requested; outcome pending']
- **Penalties**: License revocation after three violations (enforcement mechanism under legal challenge)
- **Sources**: Not Specified
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-arizona-2026-08-23/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-arizona-2026-08-23/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-23

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### <a id="us-arizona-chandler"></a>Chandler, Arizona
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-arizona-chandler`
- **Location**: Chandler, Arizona, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual STR license fee: up to $250 (state-permitted maximum). A separate license is required for each property location. TPT license required through Arizona Department of Revenue.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not required. Non-owner-occupied rentals are permitted.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None. STR/vacation rental is defined as any property rented, advertised, or offered on a web-based platform regardless of length of stay (with TPT applying to rentals under 30 days).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specified in city ordinance provisions found; subject to applicable building and fire codes.
- **Tax Rate**: Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) applies under Transient Lodging classification (A.R.S. §42-5070) and Hotels classification under the Model City Tax Code (MCTC -444 and -447). Exact combined rate subject to current ADOR schedules.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Arizona state law (A.R.S. §9-500.39) prohibits outright bans. Zoning restrictions may apply depending on property type; investors must review applicable zoning code. HOAs may impose additional restrictions.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay specified.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None identified in current ordinance.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated in ordinance provisions identified, though operators must comply with all applicable laws.
- **Platform Obligations**: License number must be displayed in all advertisements. Operators must respond to complaints received by the police department in a timely manner. The city actively checks Airbnb and VRBO listings for compliance.
- **Effective Date**: August 1, 2023 (licensing requirement effective date following City Council approval of amended ordinance in April 2023).
- **Compliance Notes**: STR properties are prohibited from being occupied for nonresidential uses (e.g., events, parties). Operators must notify nearby/adjacent residential properties in writing. An emergency point of contact must be available to police within 60 minutes if there is an issue at the rental. All requirements and regulations are located in Chapter 22 of the Chandler City Code. Maricopa County Assessor registration required.
- **Key Notes**: Chandler previously had a voluntary registration system; the August 2023 amendments added mandatory licensing, neighbor notification, and the nonresidential-use prohibition. The city plans aggressive monitoring of online platforms. Application processing normally takes 7 business days once a completed application is submitted.
- **Penalties**: Civil penalty of up to $1,000 per month against the owner if the owner fails to apply for a license within 30 days of receiving a written notice of violation. Additional penalties may include license suspension and other legal actions for noncompliance.
- **Sources**: https://www.chandleraz.gov/business/tax-and-license/short-term-rental; https://www.chandleraz.gov/business/tax-and-license/rental-properties; Chandler City Code Chapter 22; A.R.S. §9-500.39
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-chandler/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-chandler/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-arizona-flagstaff"></a>Flagstaff, Arizona
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-arizona-flagstaff`
- **Location**: Flagstaff, Arizona, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual City of Flagstaff Short-Term Rental License required (effective November 1, 2023). State TPT license also required.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Arizona TPT license from AZDOR required for all STR properties; license number must appear in all advertisements.
- **Permit Fee**: Annual STR license fee $180 (initial $175, increasing $5 per year). Verify current year amount with the city.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No primary-residence mandate identified.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None / Unknown
- **Occupancy Limit**: Owners must ensure guests comply with occupancy limits; specific city figure not clearly sourced. Unknown.
- **Tax Rate**: STR operators remit sales tax and transient occupancy (BBB) tax at the same rates as hotels; exact combined rate Unknown — verify with city/AZDOR.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Under Arizona SB 1350, Flagstaff cannot ban STRs in residential zones; conditional use permit requirement was eliminated by state preemption.
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as any residence rented for less than 30 days; no specified minimum-night floor. Unknown.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None identified.
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated by city ordinance, but Arizona state law requires minimum $500,000 liability coverage. Safety equipment (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguishers, deadbolts) strongly encouraged.
- **Platform Obligations**: License number must be included in all advertisements. Platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) required to collect and remit state and local taxes; operators remain responsible for ensuring payment.
- **Effective Date**: November 1, 2023 (license requirement effective); ordinance enacted November 2023.
- **Compliance Notes**: Must designate a 24-hour emergency point of contact and notify each adjacent single-family residential property in writing with the STR license number and contact details. Building permits required for converting accessory structures. Licenses valid one year and renewed annually.
- **Key Notes**: Application returned if requirements (emergency contact, neighbor notification, TPT proof, fee) incomplete. City uses an authorized third-party provider for monitoring unlicensed operations.
- **Penalties**: Hosts who fail to register after receiving notice from the city can be fined up to $1,000 per month.
- **Sources**: https://www.flagstaff.az.gov/4535/Short-Term-Rentals ; City of Flagstaff Official Website (flagstaff.az.gov STR pages); Avalara/MyLodgeTax; theoffersheet.com; bnbcalc.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.flagstaff.az.gov/4535/Short-Term-Rentals](https://www.flagstaff.az.gov/4535/Short-Term-Rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-flagstaff/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-flagstaff/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-arizona-gila-county"></a>Gila County, Arizona
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-arizona-gila-county`
- **Location**: Gila County, Arizona, USA (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $250 annual fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-08-17 (approximate; review requested recently)
- **Compliance Notes**: Gila County charges a $250 annual STR fee and enforces a three-violation license revocation policy. However, State Sen. Wendy Rogers has requested an Attorney General opinion on whether these rules violate Arizona state law preempting local STR regulations, creating uncertainty about enforceability.
- **Key Notes**: ['$250 annual STR fee in place', 'License revocation after 3 violations', 'Stricter than other Arizona counties', 'AG legal review requested; enforceability uncertain']
- **Penalties**: License revocation after three violations; fee enforcement under legal challenge
- **Sources**: https://www.yahoo.com/news/ag-asked-weigh-gila-county-210318837.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-gila-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-gila-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-26

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### <a id="us-arizona-gilbert"></a>Gilbert, Arizona
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-arizona-gilbert`
- **Location**: Gilbert, Arizona, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual STR license required per property; currently $100, proposed $250
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Current: $100 initial + $100 annual renewal. Proposed: $250 initial + $250 annual renewal (pending Sept. 1, 2026 vote). State maximum allowed by ARS §9-500.39 is $250.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Pending — final vote September 1, 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: All STR operators in Gilbert must obtain a local STR license per property (currently $100/year), display the license number, designate an emergency contact, and notify neighbors upon issuance. The Town Council approved a Notice of Intent on June 23, 2026 to raise the fee to $250 annually to cover program operating costs; a public hearing and final vote are set for September 1, 2026. Hosts should budget for the likely fee increase and ensure their license is current. Gilbert also requires Arizona TPT and Transient Tax compliance regardless of whether Airbnb or VRBO collects on your behalf.
- **Key Notes**: License required per property before listing; fee proposed to rise from $100 to $250 (vote Sept. 1, 2026). Current penalty for operating without a license: $500/month; fines of $250 (1st), $500 (2nd), $1,750 (3rd violation). State law (ARS §9-500.39) permits STRs across all Gilbert zones. HOA/CC&R restrictions still apply.
- **Penalties**: $500/month for unlicensed operation; $250 first violation, $500 second, $1,750 third violation
- **Sources**: https://www.gilbertaz.gov/business/business-registration-and-licensing/short-term-rentals/short-term-rental-frequently-asked-questions
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-gilbert/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-gilbert/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-05 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-05

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### <a id="us-arizona-lake-havasu-city"></a>Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-arizona-lake-havasu-city`
- **Location**: Lake Havasu City, Arizona, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual vacation rental permit fee: $250 per property per year. Permits are issued for one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed annually. Arizona TPT (Transaction Privilege Tax) license also required through ADOR.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No. Lake Havasu City allows non-owner-occupied vacation rentals in an unrestricted manner with respect to owner residency.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified beyond the standard short-term definition. STR is regulated under the vacation rental framework (rentals offered to the public).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Subject to city code and applicable building/fire codes. Eligible property types include single-family homes, 1–4 unit buildings, condominiums, townhouses, cooperatives, timeshares, individual rooms, guest houses, casitas, and mother-in-law quarters.
- **Tax Rate**: Arizona TPT applies. City transaction privilege tax rate is approximately 3.5% (city portion); combined with state and Mohave County taxes the total burden is approximately 13.7%.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Permissive zoning — short-term rentals are allowed citywide without zone-specific caps or restrictions (beyond state law A.R.S. §9-500.39 framework). HOA CC&Rs may impose additional restrictions; the City does not enforce HOA rules.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay mandated.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None identified.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes. Proof of insurance is required as part of the permit application.
- **Platform Obligations**: STR permit number must be included on all advertising per state law. Owner must provide a designated local 24-hour contact person. Owner's TPT number and contact information must be provided to the Lake Havasu City Business License Department.
- **Effective Date**: March 1, 2023 (City Ordinance No. 16-1142, Chapter 5.20 Vacation Rentals, as updated).
- **Compliance Notes**: Short-term rentals must comply with Lake Havasu City Code Chapter 5.20 (Vacation Rentals), including rules on trash, noise, parking, disorderly conduct, and other nuisances. Neighbors must be notified of intent to rent. Owners previously registered under the old system must validate and acknowledge the terms of the new city code. A form of personal identification is required to apply.
- **Key Notes**: Arizona SB 1168 (signed July 6, 2022; A.R.S. §9-500.39) triggered Lake Havasu City's updated ordinance. Previously registered properties were reset and required re-validation under the new code. The permit application is submitted through the Lake Havasu City Citizen Portal online.
- **Penalties**: Violations of Chapter 5.20 subject owner to code enforcement action. Operating without a valid permit violates state law (A.R.S. §9-500.39) and city code and may result in fines and permit revocation.
- **Sources**: https://www.lhcaz.gov/172/Vacation-Rentals; Lake Havasu City Code Chapter 5.20 Vacation Rentals (Ordinance No. 16-1142); https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/lakehavasucity/latest/lakehavasu_az/0-0-0-35305; A.R.S. §9-500.39
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-lake-havasu-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-lake-havasu-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-31 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-31

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### <a id="us-arizona-mesa"></a>Mesa, Arizona
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-arizona-mesa`
- **Location**: Mesa, Arizona, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $250 per unit for new license; $250 annual renewal fee. License is per-unit and per-owner (no third-party license holders). Renewal applications must be submitted no later than 45 calendar days before license expiration or a new application is required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: No annual rental day cap. Arizona Revised Statutes §9-500.39 prohibits cities from imposing usage limits that effectively prohibit vacation rentals. STR rules apply only to stays under 30 consecutive days.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Must comply with Mesa City Code Title 6, Chapter 12 (nuisance/occupancy provisions). Standard occupancy standards apply per property type; not a fixed per-bedroom formula in the STR ordinance itself.
- **Tax Rate**: Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT): state rate + Maricopa County rate + Mesa city rate applies. State lodging/transient TPT approximately 5.5% (state) + applicable county/city rates. Total combined rate varies; TPT license required through AZTaxes.gov. All STR owners must hold an Arizona TPT license listing each individual STR address.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No zoning-based prohibition on STRs under ARS §9-500.39 preemption. STRs allowed throughout Mesa regardless of zone, subject to licensing. Properties on county islands outside Mesa city limits are NOT subject to Mesa's STR licensing. HOA/condo restrictions are a private covenant matter not resolved by the city.
- **Minimum Stay**: No stated minimum stay; Mesa STR rules apply to stays under 30 consecutive days. Stays of 30+ days convert to standard residential tenancies.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No density cap or geographic cap on the number of STR licenses. Arizona state law (ARS §9-500.39) preempts local caps that would effectively prohibit vacation rentals.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Online lodging marketplaces (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.) must confirm that a Mesa STR holds a valid Mesa license before listing. License number (Mesa STR license number) and Arizona TPT license number must appear on all advertising and listings. Mesa license number, rental address, and designated emergency contact must be included in all advertising. Mesa may suspend or revoke registration after repeat verified violations within a 12-month window (3 documented violations per ARS §9-500.39 authorization).
- **Effective Date**: Mesa Ordinance 5734 approved October 2022; effective February 1, 2023. Online applications accepted from January 3, 2023.
- **Compliance Notes**: Mesa City Code Title 5, Chapter 15 (SHORT-TERM RENTALS) governs all STRs, enacted by Ordinance 5734 (effective Feb 1, 2023). Applications accepted online via Mesa's DIMES portal. TPT license must be registered at AZTaxes.gov; each STR address listed separately. Maricopa County Assessor Residential Rental Registration required by state law for all residential rentals regardless of length of stay. Even if no rentals occur in a filing period, a $0 TPT return must be filed.
- **Key Notes**: Mesa's STR ordinance was enabled by Arizona legislation signed in September 2022 granting cities expanded authority to regulate STRs (ARS §9-500.39). It was strategically implemented before Super Bowl LVII (Feb 12, 2023, in nearby Glendale). Key requirements: (1) $250/year City of Mesa STR license; (2) Arizona TPT license via AZTaxes.gov; (3) Maricopa County Assessor rental registration; (4) emergency contact designation; (5) license numbers on all advertising. No primary residence requirement. No rental day cap. No zoning-based prohibition. Mesa cannot restrict STRs to primary residences per ARS §9-500.39.
- **Penalties**: Civil penalties for unlicensed operation: $250 for the first month, $500 for the second month, $750 for the third month, and $900 for every month thereafter. License may be suspended or revoked after 3 documented verified violations within 12 months.
- **Sources**: City of Mesa Official STR page (Mesa Police Licensing): https://mesapolice.prod.govaccess.org/business/licensing/short-term-rentals; Mesa City Code Title 5, Chapter 15 (SHORT-TERM RENTALS), Ordinance 5734: https://library.municode.com/az/mesa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT5BURE_CH15SHRMRE; Arizona Revised Statutes §9-500.39 (state preemption framework)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-mesa/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-mesa/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-arizona-mohave-county"></a>Mohave County, Arizona
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-arizona-mohave-county`
- **Location**: Mohave County, Arizona, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes. All short-term rental property owners must register their rental properties with the Mohave County Assessor. Full-time STRs are now reclassified as commercial property for tax assessment purposes.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes. Arizona TPT (Transaction Privilege Tax) license required through ADOR.
- **Permit Fee**: Property tax assessment reclassification: full-time STRs assessed at 15% commercial rate (up from 10% residential rate). County registration required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No. However, owner-occupied primary residences, seasonal rentals, snowbird properties, and homes with guest houses are exempt from commercial reclassification and remain at the 10% residential assessment rate.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Property tax assessment ratio: 15% (commercial) for full-time STRs, up from 10% (residential). Arizona TPT also applies.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No zoning-based STR ban; however, properties primarily operated as year-round short-term rentals are reclassified from residential to commercial for property tax purposes under Arizona Department of Revenue guidelines.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: July 22, 2026 (reclassification announced)
- **Compliance Notes**: As of July 2026, Mohave County Assessor Jeanne Kentch reclassified 900+ full-time STR properties from residential to commercial property classification, raising the assessment ratio from 10% to 15%. Based on Arizona Dept of Revenue guidelines treating income-producing properties and short/extended-stay accommodations as commercial uses. Approximately 3,500 total STRs operate in the county. Exemptions apply to primary residences, seasonal rentals, and snowbird properties.
- **Key Notes**: Major policy shift: 900+ properties reclassified from residential to commercial tax status in July 2026. Could set precedent for other Arizona counties and nationwide. Full-time STR operators face 50% increase in assessment ratio (10% to 15%).
- **Penalties**: Commercial property tax rates applied to non-compliant full-time STRs. Properties failing to register may face additional enforcement.
- **Sources**: https://rewiremedia.co/2026/07/28/arizona-county-reclassifies-900-plus-airbnb-properties/ ; https://www.mohave.gov/departments/assessor/rental-property-registration/
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mohave.gov/departments/assessor/rental-property-registration/](https://www.mohave.gov/departments/assessor/rental-property-registration/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-mohave-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-mohave-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-31 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-31

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### <a id="us-arizona-mount-lemmon"></a>Mount Lemmon, Arizona
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-arizona-mount-lemmon`
- **Location**: Mount Lemmon, Arizona, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: LawfulStay
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-mount-lemmon/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-mount-lemmon/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-arizona-phoenix"></a>Phoenix, Arizona
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-arizona-phoenix`
- **Location**: Phoenix, Arizona, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — City of Phoenix STR permit required (converted from registration to mandatory permitting). Owner must also hold a state TPT license.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license from the Arizona Department of Revenue (AZDOR) is mandatory for any transient lodging under 30 days.
- **Permit Fee**: Non-refundable $250 city permit fee (annual). TPT license fee separate via AZDOR.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — Phoenix allows both owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied STRs with no cap on the number of permits per individual. (Exception: ADUs with certificate of occupancy issued on/after Sept 14, 2024 require a notarized owner-residency attestation effective April 4, 2026.)
- **Rental Day Cap**: None / Unknown
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown (state HB 2429, pending in early 2026, would set ~2 adults per sleeping area plus up to 2 additional persons; not yet law).
- **Tax Rate**: Combined transient lodging tax approximately 12.57% (state, county, and municipal components combined). Verify current rate with AZDOR.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Arizona state law (SB 1350) prevents outright bans; STRs are a permitted residential use. Non-residential uses prohibited. Reports differ on ADU eligibility — a 2024 state law bars cities over 75,000 from banning ADU STRs.
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as rentals under 30 consecutive days; no specified minimum-night floor identified. Unknown.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None — no cap on number of permits per individual.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of at least $500,000 in liability insurance (or equivalent platform-provided primary coverage).
- **Platform Obligations**: Permit/license number must be displayed on every STR advertisement/listing (Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, etc.). Online lodging marketplaces must register with AZDOR and collect/remit state and local taxes.
- **Effective Date**: TBD — no ordinance proposed
- **Compliance Notes**: Phoenix residents are pushing for stricter STR rules following a fatal shooting at a rental house party on July 16, 2026. No new ordinance has been proposed or adopted. Arizona's state preemption law limits how strictly cities can restrict STRs, meaning Phoenix's options may be limited to event/party bans, noise rules, and registration requirements rather than outright prohibitions. Operators should monitor City Council discussions for any emerging permit or event restrictions.
- **Key Notes**: Fatal shooting at a rental party on July 16, 2026, is driving renewed calls for Phoenix STR restrictions. No ordinance exists yet. Arizona state law prevents outright STR bans but permits operational regulations (event bans, party prohibitions, registration). Political pressure is intensifying; watch for a study session or ordinance proposal in coming months.
- **Penalties**: Not specified — no ordinance in effect.
- **Sources**: https://www.phoenix.gov/pocketbook/short-term-rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-phoenix/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-phoenix/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-26

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### <a id="us-az-scottsdale"></a>Scottsdale, Arizona
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-az-scottsdale`
- **Location**: Scottsdale, Arizona, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — local Scottsdale STR license required; neighbor notification mandatory; $10,000 bond required for non-owner-occupied STRs.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (TPT)
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: TPT + local
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Arizona state preemption prohibits outright STR bans by property type or zone, but Scottsdale enforces safety, noise, parking, and now event-center rules. STRs may not operate as commercial event venues without separate authorization under Ordinance 4719.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Required ($500k)
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Scottsdale has strengthened enforcement authority for police to address short-term rental party houses. Rather than issuing warnings, police can now take direct enforcement action against STRs hosting unauthorized parties or events. Hosts must ensure their properties do not become venues for uncontrolled gatherings.
- **Key Notes**: ['City Council unanimously approved enhanced enforcement ordinance on July 3, 2026', 'Police given greater authority to crack down on party houses', 'Enforcement action permitted beyond initial warnings', 'Focuses specifically on unauthorized parties and events at STRs']
- **Penalties**: Enhanced enforcement authority; specific penalty amounts not detailed in source
- **Sources**: https://www.azfamily.com/2026/07/03/scottsdale-cracks-down-short-term-rental-party-houses/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-az-scottsdale/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-az-scottsdale/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-22 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-22

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### <a id="us-arizona-sedona"></a>Sedona, Arizona
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-arizona-sedona`
- **Location**: Sedona, Arizona, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — a City-issued short-term rental permit is required before advertising/operating; each advertised unit requires its own permit (as of Dec 2024, e.g., main house + casita = 2 permits).
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — owners must obtain a state Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License from the Arizona Dept. of Revenue before applying for a City permit; a valid TPT license is required for renewal.
- **Permit Fee**: Annual non-refundable, non-transferable permit fee of $210 per rental unit (increased $10 to $210 effective Jan 10, 2025). TPT license ~$12 per location. Late fees effective Jan 1, 2026: $50 (2–90 days late), $100 (90+ days), capped at $100.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No day cap (Arizona cities cannot cap the number of STRs). STR = stays under 30 consecutive days; 30+ day rentals need no permit.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown (occupancy generally tied to property size/bedrooms per Arizona norms; not a specific figure in City sources).
- **Tax Rate**: Varies by county: Yavapai County 13.325% (6.325% + 3.5% bed tax + 3.5% City hotel tax); Coconino County 13.90% (6.9% + 3.5% + 3.5%).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No STR-specific zoning restrictions (permissive); STR permits are for residential properties only, not commercial-zoned/commercial lodging.
- **Minimum Stay**: Defined as rental for fewer than 30 consecutive days per A.R.S. §9-500.39; listings must show at least a 30-day minimum to avoid permit requirement.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No density/number cap permitted under Arizona state law (SB 1168). ~1,116 registered STRs (~16.39% of housing inventory).
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — maintain liability insurance of at least $500,000 in the aggregate per rental unit, unless the listing platform provides equivalent coverage.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb/VRBO) collect/remit some taxes but owner remains responsible; permit number must be included in every advertisement and listing. Marketplace may conduct required sex-offender background checks.
- **Effective Date**: Chapter 5.25 framework implemented following Arizona SB 1168 (signed July 6, 2022); fee increase effective Jan 10, 2025; late-fee rules effective Jan 1, 2026; City Code current through Ordinance 2025-13 (Dec 9, 2025).
- **Compliance Notes**: Must notify adjacent/across/diagonal single-family neighbors by certified mail or hand-delivery with permit number and 24-hour emergency contact. Sex-offender background check required ≥24 hrs before check-in (records kept 12 months). Posted interior safety notice required. Building safety approvals required.
- **Key Notes**: Special events (weddings, receptions, retreats, conferences, workshops, etc.) are explicitly prohibited at STRs (Code 5.25.050). City operates a 24/7 STR complaint hotline (928-203-5110).
- **Penalties**: Permits may be suspended up to 12 months; special-event violations can lead to citations, penalties, and permit revocation for one year (see Code §§5.25.110, 5.25.120).
- **Sources**: https://www.sedonaaz.gov/your-government/departments/short-term-rentals ; City of Sedona (sedonaaz.gov); Sedona City Code Ch. 5.25; strprofitmap.com; theoffersheet.com; lodgify.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.sedonaaz.gov/your-government/departments/short-term-rentals](https://www.sedonaaz.gov/your-government/departments/short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-sedona/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-sedona/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-arizona-tempe"></a>Tempe, Arizona
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-arizona-tempe`
- **Location**: Tempe, Arizona, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual STR license fee: $250 (expires December 31 each year). Arizona TPT license required (free via ADOR). Maricopa County Assessor registration required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not required for most properties. However, owner-occupancy IS required when renting out an ADU as a licensed STR if that ADU was constructed on or after December 20, 2024.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None explicitly stated. STR is defined as rental of real property for less than 30 consecutive days.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specified in available city code provisions; subject to applicable building/fire codes.
- **Tax Rate**: Total TPT rate approximately 14.07% for short-term rentals (state + county + city combined). City business code 044 (hotel/motel) applies for city-level reporting; code 025 (transient lodging) for state/county.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Arizona state law (A.R.S. §9-500.39) prohibits cities from banning STRs outright. Tempe cannot restrict STRs by zone, but ADUs built on or after December 20, 2024 require owner-occupancy when used as STRs.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay mandated. Short-term defined as under 30 days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None identified in current ordinance.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes. Liability insurance of at least $500,000 aggregate is required, OR evidence that each transaction is booked through an online lodging marketplace (OLM) providing equal or greater primary liability coverage.
- **Platform Obligations**: License number must be displayed on all advertisements. If the OLM platform performs the required sex-offender background check, the owner's separate check obligation is satisfied/waived.
- **Effective Date**: March 6, 2023 (Ordinance No. 02023.01, adopted January 5, 2023).
- **Compliance Notes**: Owner must conduct a sex-offender background check (via nsopw.gov) on the booking guest no later than 24 hours before each stay and retain records for 12 months, unless the booking OLM platform performs this check. Owner must notify all adjacent and diagonally across-the-street residential properties of emergency contact information. Nuisance party ordinance (Code 5.31–35) carries separate penalties of $250–$1,500 per citation.
- **Key Notes**: Tempe was previously limited to maintaining a voluntary registry under state pre-emption. Arizona SB 1168 (signed 2022) gave cities expanded but not unlimited regulatory authority. Licenses expire December 31 annually and must be renewed. The city actively monitors Airbnb and VRBO listings for compliance.
- **Penalties**: License may be suspended for up to 12 months for verified violations. Failure to register with the Maricopa County Assessor results in a $1,000 fine from code enforcement. Nuisance party citations: $250–$1,500 depending on number of citations.
- **Sources**: https://www.tempe.gov/government/financial-services/sales-tax-licensing/tempe-short-term-rental-license; https://www.tempe.gov/Home/Components/News/News/16981/3149; Tempe City Code Ordinance No. 02023.01 (Chapter 16A); A.R.S. §9-500.39
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-tempe/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-tempe/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-arizona-tucson"></a>Tucson, Arizona
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-arizona-tucson`
- **Location**: Tucson, Arizona, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: City of Tucson business license: $95 total ($25 one-time application fee + $70 annual renewal); Arizona state TPT license: $12/year (via AZTaxes.gov); Pima County Assessor residential rental property registration also required
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — non-owner-occupied properties are fully legal and unrestricted; no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement under Tucson city code or Arizona state law
- **Rental Day Cap**: None — no annual night cap; STR defined as 30 days or fewer per Arizona Department of Revenue
- **Occupancy Limit**: No STR-specific numeric occupancy cap codified in Tucson's Unified Development Code; general residential standards apply
- **Tax Rate**: City of Tucson lodging tax: 12.05%; $4 per night Bed Surtax (City of Tucson); Arizona state TPT: 5.5%; combined total: approximately 17.55% of gross rental receipts plus $4/night surcharge
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs permitted in all residential zones (R-1, R-2, R-3) and commercial/mixed-use zones under Tucson's Unified Development Code (UDC). Arizona state law (A.R.S. §9-500.39, originally SB 1350 enacted 2016) preempts local bans on STRs. Arizona SB 1168 (2022) granted municipalities limited additional regulatory latitude for health/safety, zoning enforcement, and nuisance purposes only.
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No density caps or spacing requirements in effect
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated by Tucson ordinance; Arizona state law does not require STR-specific insurance; standard homeowner's insurance may not cover commercial rental activity
- **Platform Obligations**: TPT license number must be included in all property advertising/listings (per A.R.S. and AZDOR requirements); Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit state and city taxes for platform bookings; hosts booking directly must remit independently via AZTaxes.gov. Owners/designees must sign attestation form confirming not registered sex offenders and no qualifying felony convictions (per AZ SB 1168/local registration).
- **Effective Date**: Arizona SB 1350: 2016; Arizona SB 1168: 2022; current framework ongoing; 2025 middle-housing amendment to Tucson UDC does not directly affect STRs
- **Compliance Notes**: Three registration steps required: (1) Arizona TPT license from AZDOR (AZTaxes.gov, ~2–3 weeks processing); (2) Residential Rental Property registration with Pima County Assessor (240 N. Stone Ave.); (3) City of Tucson business license. TPT license non-transferable — new owners must re-apply on property sale. Zoning governed by Tucson Unified Development Code Chapter 23B. Noise/nuisance ordinances enforced. Pool safety compliance required for properties with pools (AZ building code). Multiple Arizona state bills pending in 2026 that could allow cities to impose caps, restrict zoning, or add new taxes.
- **Key Notes**: Tucson has the most minimal regulatory approach among major Arizona cities — only a general business license required, no STR-specific city permit or ordinance. Arizona state preemption prevents an outright ban. Tax burden is notably high: combined ~17.55% of gross receipts plus $4/night bed surtax. Pending 2026 Arizona legislature bills may tighten statewide STR rules.
- **Penalties**: Non-compliance with TPT: fines and penalties from AZDOR; failure to obtain business license: city enforcement action; violations of noise/nuisance ordinances: standard municipal enforcement
- **Sources**: Arizona Department of Revenue – Short-Term Lodging (TPT): https://azdor.gov/business/transaction-privilege-tax/short-term-lodging; Arizona Revised Statutes §9-500.39: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/9/00500-39.htm; City of Tucson Business License: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Finance/Business-License; Tucson Unified Development Code (UDC): https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Building-Development-Review/Unified-Development-Code
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-tucson/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arizona-tucson/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-arkansas-beaver-lake"></a>Beaver Lake, Arkansas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-arkansas-beaver-lake`
- **Location**: Beaver Lake, Arkansas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **None**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown — no incorporated municipality governs 'Beaver Lake' as a city
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Unknown — Arkansas state sales tax and applicable county taxes would apply; no city-level tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unknown — governed by Carroll County or Benton County zoning, depending on property location
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Beaver Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir spanning parts of Carroll and Benton Counties, Arkansas. It is not an incorporated city or municipality. There is no independent 'City of Beaver Lake' STR ordinance. STR operators in the Beaver Lake area must comply with: (1) the county (Benton or Carroll) in which their property sits; (2) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulations for any leased or adjacent federal land; (3) Arkansas state tax obligations. No official gov STR page for 'Beaver Lake, AR' was found.
- **Key Notes**: Operators near Beaver Lake should contact Benton County (https://www.bentoncountyar.gov) or Carroll County (https://www.carrollcountyar.gov) for current STR/zoning rules. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District (https://www.swl.usace.army.mil) governs recreation and commercial activity on federal lands around the reservoir.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: Unknown — No official municipal STR page exists for 'Beaver Lake, AR' as it is not an incorporated city. Closest authoritative sources: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District: https://www.swl.usace.army.mil; Benton County AR: https://www.bentoncountyar.gov; Carroll County AR: https://www.carrollcountyar.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arkansas-beaver-lake/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arkansas-beaver-lake/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-arkansas-bella-vista"></a>Bella Vista, Arkansas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-arkansas-bella-vista`
- **Location**: Bella Vista, Arkansas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual STR permit required; must be posted visibly at the property; permits are non-transferable on ownership change
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $50 initial fee for owner-occupied (free annual renewal); $100 initial fee for non-owner-occupied ($50 annual renewal)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Only for owner-occupied classification: property must be applicant's primary residence and owner must occupy simultaneously with guests. Owner-occupied units are exempt from the 600-unit cap.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum 3 guests per bedroom (per Arkansas Fire Prevention Code); minimum 2 off-street parking spaces required; on-street parking prohibited for guests
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Maximum 600 active non-owner-occupied STR permits citywide; cap is currently full or near capacity; owner-occupied STRs are uncapped
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-27 (cap increase rejected; existing 600-permit cap remains in force)
- **Compliance Notes**: Bella Vista requires an annual STR permit from the city plus a Certificate of Compliance from the Advertising and Promotion Commission (Discover Bella Vista) for tax purposes. Non-owner-occupied permits are capped at 600 citywide and the cap is currently at or near capacity, meaning new applicants face a waiting list. Owner-occupied STRs (where the owner simultaneously occupies the property with guests) are exempt from the cap. Permits are non-transferable — new owners must reapply.
- **Key Notes**: Permit cap of 600 non-owner-occupied STRs remains after July 27, 2026 council vote rejecting a cap increase to 687; cap is near or at capacity so new permits may not be available; owner-occupied units are uncapped; occupancy limited to 3 guests per bedroom; permits are non-transferable on sale.
- **Penalties**: $250–$500 for first violation; $500–$1,000 for second violation; $1,000 up to state maximum for third violation, which also results in permit revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.bellavistaar.gov/city_departments/planning___development/planning/short_term_rentals.php
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arkansas-bella-vista/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arkansas-bella-vista/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-01 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-01

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### <a id="us-ar-bentonville"></a>Bentonville, Arkansas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ar-bentonville`
- **Location**: Bentonville, Arkansas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **None**
- **Permit / License Required**: No
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: 0
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 13.5% total (state 6.5% + AR tourism 2% + Benton County 1% + city 2% + A&P 2%)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: No dedicated STR framework as of July 2026. STR Work Group concluded without action. HOA/deed restrictions may still apply. Taxes (13.5%) apply but no permit or license required. Monitor — regulations may emerge in the future.
- **Key Notes**: Completely unregulated — no STR ordinance. Walmart/Walmart Museum destination with growing STR market. Monitor for future regulation.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.bentonvillear.com
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ar-bentonville/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ar-bentonville/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-ar-eureka-springs"></a>Eureka Springs, Arkansas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ar-eureka-springs`
- **Location**: Eureka Springs, Arkansas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None in commercial zones; residential zones banned
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: ~14.375% total (state 6.5% + AR tourism 2% + local sales 2.875% + A&P 3%)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2021-10-01
- **Compliance Notes**: BANNED in residential zones (R-1, R-2, R-3) as of October 2021. Pre-September 2021 grandfathered operators may continue (with transfer restrictions). Allowed in C-1 (Victorian Commercial) and C-2 (General Commercial) zones with Conditional Use Permit. Certificate of Appropriateness from Historic District Commission required for exterior work. Fines up to $1,000/day; potential jail time for non-compliance.
- **Key Notes**: Residential zones (R-1, R-2, R-3) BANNED October 2021. Grandfathered operators may continue with restrictions. CUP required for commercial zones.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.eurekaspringsar.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ar-eureka-springs/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ar-eureka-springs/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-ar-fayetteville"></a>Fayetteville, Arkansas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ar-fayetteville`
- **Location**: Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $35
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None; Type 2 citywide cap of 475 (REACHED — waitlist only)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: ~11.5% total (9.5% state baseline + 2% local HMR tax)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2021-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Type 1 (Owner-Occupied/Primary Residence ≥9 months/yr): uncapped. Type 2 (Non-Owner-Occupied): 475-unit cap REACHED — new applicants go on waitlist. Initial application: $127; Annual renewal: $35; Late renewal fee: $30. Licenses expire October 31. STR insurance required. License number must appear in all ads. Landlord's Representative Registry required. 2 guests/bedroom + 2 additional max. Type 2 in residential zones requires Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
- **Key Notes**: $127 new / $35 renewal. Type 2 cap of 475 is REACHED — waitlist only for new non-owner-occupied licenses.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.fayetteville-ar.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ar-fayetteville/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ar-fayetteville/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-ar-fort-smith"></a>Fort Smith, Arkansas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ar-fort-smith`
- **Location**: Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: ~10-11.5% (9.5% state baseline + Sebastian County/Fort Smith local ~1-2%)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: No dedicated STR ordinance as of July 2026. Standard business license required (specific amount to be verified with city). Generally permitted in residential zones under broader temporary use provisions. AR HB 1445 (2025) may affect local control — monitor closely.
- **Key Notes**: Lightest STR regulation in researched Arkansas cities. No specific STR permit or cap. Regulations may emerge — monitor.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.fortsmithar.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ar-fort-smith/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ar-fort-smith/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-ar-hot-springs"></a>Hot Springs, Arkansas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ar-hot-springs`
- **Location**: Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $200
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 30 consecutive day maximum
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: ~14.5% total (state 6.5% + AR tourism 2% + Garland County 1.5% + city 1.5% + A&P 3%)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2023-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: $50 per person of authorized overnight occupancy; minimum $200/year. Residential zone STR permit cap: 400 licenses — CAP REACHED, no new residential licenses. Residential zones (RR, RS, RN-1 through RN-6): closed to new STRs. Non-residential zones (C-TR, CN, CMU, CG, CBD, IL, IH, IMU): open, no SUP required. Condos/HPRs recorded before January 18, 2022 are exempt. Certificate of Occupancy inspection required. Monthly tax remittance by 20th of following month.
- **Key Notes**: 400-unit residential cap FULL since January 1, 2023. $50/person/night occupancy-based fee (min $200). Commercial zones still open to new STRs.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.hotspringsar.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ar-hot-springs/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ar-hot-springs/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-arkansas-hot-springs-village"></a>Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-arkansas-hot-springs-village`
- **Location**: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee required by HSVPOA (exact fee amount not publicly confirmed in official documents found); standard Arkansas state tax registration required
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Subject to HSVPOA community rules; specific numeric limit not confirmed in official documents
- **Tax Rate**: Arkansas state sales tax (6.5%) applies; Garland County and/or Saline County lodging taxes may apply; no independent city-level STR tax (HSV is not an incorporated city)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs allowed in residential zones subject to HSVPOA rules. Residential areas permit STRs but may restrict commercial activity. Zoning clarification: contact HSVPOA Permitting & Inspections at 501-922-5562.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not specified — less than 30 days qualifies as STR under Arkansas general definition
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Secondary sources cite a reported cap of 700 STR licenses per calendar year within residential zones, though this figure could not be independently confirmed via a direct official HSVPOA document in this search. Verify with HSVPOA directly.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: No platform-specific obligations identified; operators must comply with HSVPOA rules
- **Effective Date**: Ongoing — HSVPOA governance framework in place; no single ordinance effective date identified
- **Compliance Notes**: Hot Springs Village is a large private gated community governed by the Hot Springs Village Property Owners' Association (HSVPOA), not an incorporated municipality. STR operators must: (1) register their rental with the HSVPOA; (2) comply with HSVPOA community rules on noise, parking, trash (aligned with waste ordinances), and zoning; (3) comply with applicable Garland County and/or Saline County regulations; (4) comply with Arkansas state health, safety, and tax laws. City of Hot Springs Ordinance No. O-21-26 and No. 6375 do NOT apply within HSV boundaries.
- **Key Notes**: HSV is a private community — regulatory authority rests primarily with the HSVPOA Board of Directors, not a city council. STR operators must obtain HSVPOA approval/registration before advertising. All STRs must adhere to noise and solid waste community rules. Confirm current registration requirements directly with HSVPOA (895 DeSoto Boulevard, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909; Tel: 501-922-5556).
- **Penalties**: HSVPOA has enforcement authority over community rule violations; specific STR penalties not confirmed in publicly available documents
- **Sources**: Hot Springs Village POA official website: http://hsvpoa.org (Governance, Permitting & Inspections: 501-922-5562); Hot Springs AR city STR page (for comparison — does NOT apply to HSV): https://www.hotspringsar.gov/1265/11346
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arkansas-hot-springs-village/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arkansas-hot-springs-village/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-ar-little-rock"></a>Little Rock, Arkansas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ar-little-rock`
- **Location**: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $35
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Max 29 consecutive days per guest stay; 500 active STR licenses total citywide
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: ~11% total (9.5% state baseline + ~1.5% city sales tax)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2022-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Two-tier system: STR-1 (owner-occupied, must live on-site or within 1,500 ft, requires Special Use Permit via Planning Commission). STR-2 (non-owner-occupied, requires Planned Zoning District approval from City Board). 500 active STR license citywide cap. No private events/weddings/fee-based tours. 24/7 responsible party required. ~$500 inspection fee (one-time or periodic). ETJ authority ended August 5, 2025.
- **Key Notes**: $35/yr business license + ~$500 inspection fee. 500-unit citywide cap. AR state baseline taxes: 6.5% sales + 1% STR + 2% tourism = 9.5%.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.littlerock.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ar-little-rock/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ar-little-rock/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-arkansas-mountain-home"></a>Mountain Home, Arkansas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-arkansas-mountain-home`
- **Location**: Mountain Home, Arkansas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual business license fee: $50; city code inspection required prior to operation
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specified in available ordinance text
- **Tax Rate**: 2% City Tourism/Advertising & Promotion tax (in addition to Arkansas state sales tax)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs permitted across most zoning districts citywide; properties in platted R-zoned subdivisions may not display advertising signage. Earlier draft would have banned STRs in R-1 zones, but final adopted ordinance (Chapter 14.28) allows them with conditions.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None identified in current ordinance
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Operators must show compliance with state, county, municipal, and tax requirements; platforms such as Airbnb/VRBO are used but city ordinance does not impose direct platform obligations
- **Effective Date**: October 2022
- **Compliance Notes**: STR operators must obtain and maintain a business license through the City of Mountain Home prior to operation. Properties must pass an inspection by the city code enforcement officer to meet safety requirements. Ordinance was unanimously adopted by Mountain Home City Council in October 2022.
- **Key Notes**: Mountain Home Municipal Code Chapter 14.28 governs STRs. The city explicitly chose NOT to ban STRs in residential zones, following city attorney guidance that such a ban could be legally challenged. Operators must also comply with Arkansas state and Baxter County tax obligations. Verify current fee schedule and inspection requirements directly with the City.
- **Penalties**: Not publicly specified beyond code enforcement authority; code enforcement officer empowered to write citations
- **Sources**: City of Mountain Home Official Ordinances Page: https://www.cityofmountainhome.com/ordinances (links to Short Term Rentals Ordinance PDF); KY3 News report on passage: https://www.ky3.com/2022/10/26/city-leaders-mountain-home-ark-pass-ordinance-allowing-short-term-rentals/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arkansas-mountain-home/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-arkansas-mountain-home/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-california-alameda"></a>Alameda, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-alameda`
- **Location**: Alameda, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Proposed — annual permit tied to business license renewal required.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Proposed — yes; only owner-occupied primary residences or owner-occupied multi-unit properties (eligible units) permitted.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified — but fully unhosted rentals where the host lives elsewhere are not permitted at all
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 14% transient occupancy tax (TOT) currently in force
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Proposed — liability insurance required.
- **Platform Obligations**: City has opted into California SB 346 (eff. January 1, 2026), compelling platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo to report listing addresses and property data to enforce Alameda's 14% transient occupancy tax
- **Effective Date**: TBD — City Council vote date not set
- **Compliance Notes**: Alameda's Planning Board unanimously sent a draft STR ordinance to City Council on July 13, 2026. If adopted, operators must own and occupy the property as their primary residence (or occupy an eligible unit in a multi-unit building). ADUs, deed-restricted affordable housing, SB 9 lot splits, and properties with unresolved code violations would be ineligible. Annual permits tied to business license renewal, liability insurance, a local contact, and permit number display on listings would all be required.
- **Key Notes**: Primary-residence/owner-occupancy requirement is the central rule. ADUs expressly excluded. Permit number must appear on all online listings. The proposal also bars Ellis Act properties for five years. No rules are in effect yet — City Council must still vote.
- **Penalties**: Not specified in current reporting.
- **Sources**: https://www.alamedaca.gov/residents/short-term-rentals
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://aca-prod.accela.com/ALAMEDA/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=Planning&TabName=Planning&capID1=91HOP&capID2=00000&capID3=00319&agencyCode=ALAMEDA](https://aca-prod.accela.com/ALAMEDA/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=Planning&TabName=Planning&capID1=91HOP&capID2=00000&capID3=00319&agencyCode=ALAMEDA)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-alameda/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-alameda/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-26

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### <a id="us-california-anaheim"></a>Anaheim, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-anaheim`
- **Location**: Anaheim, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual STR Permit (renewal required each year); Business Tax Certificate also required upon permit approval. Specific fee amounts not confirmed from official source — verify with Anaheim Planning Department.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified beyond the general STR definition of fewer than 30 consecutive days per stay
- **Occupancy Limit**: Subject to building and safety codes; specific numerical cap not confirmed in available official source text
- **Tax Rate**: Transient Occupancy Tax applies; specific current rate not confirmed from official source — verify with City of Anaheim Finance Dept.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: NEW short-term rentals are PROHIBITED citywide in all Single-Family Residential Zones and Multiple-Family Residential Zones. Only pre-existing STRs approved before 2016 (approximately 277 units) are grandfathered and may continue operating under strict conditions per Anaheim Municipal Code Chapter 4.05 (Ordinance No. 6374, 'STR Regulations and Ban on New STRs Ordinance').
- **Minimum Stay**: Minimum 3 nights per guest booking
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No new STRs permitted; existing grandfathered pool is finite (~277 units)
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms subject to city enforcement; hosting platforms may be fined for advertising non-permitted STRs. Compliance with AMC Chapter 4.05 required.
- **Effective Date**: Anaheim Municipal Code Chapter 4.05; Ordinance No. 6374 (STR Regulations and Ban on New STRs); June 2019 policy update reversing 2016 phase-out ban while maintaining prohibition on new STRs.
- **Compliance Notes**: Local contact person required; must be reachable and able to respond to complaints within 45 minutes, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Annual permit renewal mandatory. Business Tax Certificate (REG#) must be obtained after STR permit is granted. Permit number must be displayed on all listings. Good Neighbor Policy compliance required.
- **Key Notes**: Anaheim has a complex STR history: original ordinance in 2014, full ban enacted 2016, reversed in June 2019 to allow ~277 grandfathered STRs to continue under strict rules while permanently prohibiting all new STRs. Opening any brand-new STR remains prohibited as of 2026. Only operators with pre-2016 permits may apply for continued operation.
- **Penalties**: Stacked administrative citations for violations; permit revocation; referral for misdemeanor prosecution for repeat or severe violations per AMC Chapter 4.05
- **Sources**: Anaheim Municipal Code Chapter 4.05 (Short-Term Rentals Ordinance); https://www.anaheim.net/574/Short-Term-Rental-Program | Full ordinance text: https://anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/14121/RD1-Anaheim-Municipal-Code-AMC-Chapter-405-Short-Term-Rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-anaheim/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-anaheim/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-california-bakersfield"></a>Bakersfield, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-bakersfield`
- **Location**: Bakersfield, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual STR permit required (plus a city business tax certificate); permit valid for 12 months, non-renewable if operator receives 2+ citations in the permit year. Ordinance adopted by City Council on second reading June 11, 2026; takes effect 30 days after passage (~mid-July 2026). Fee schedule not yet publicly published.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) obligations introduced by the new ordinance; platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) amended to collect and remit TOT directly on behalf of operators. In unincorporated Kern County areas, separate 6% TOT registration via Kern STR Portal has long been required.
- **Permit Fee**: STR permit fee to be determined (fee schedule not yet established as of research date). Business tax certificate fee also required. City estimates $1 million+ in annual STR tax revenue once ordinance is in force.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — not confirmed in published ordinance summaries; ordinance focuses on permitting and operational requirements rather than owner-occupancy conditions.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None confirmed — no annual night cap specified in the adopted ordinance.
- **Occupancy Limit**: 2 guests per bedroom (children under 12 exempt per ordinance text).
- **Tax Rate**: City TOT rate to be set under new ordinance (exact % not yet publicly confirmed for incorporated Bakersfield). Unincorporated Kern County: 6% TOT filed quarterly.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs were previously technically prohibited city-wide under existing code; new ordinance legalizes them city-wide subject to permit. In multifamily housing developments, STRs cannot exceed 20% of total units in the development.
- **Minimum Stay**: Ordinance covers rentals of fewer than 30 consecutive days (state definition under CA SB 60, Ch. 307). No minimum stay floor specified.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: In multifamily developments, STRs capped at 20% of total units per development.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — liability insurance of $500,000 minimum required (Council amended down from originally proposed $1,000,000 at first reading, May 27, 2026).
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO required to collect and remit TOT directly to the city on behalf of operators under the amended ordinance.
- **Effective Date**: ~mid-July 2026 (30 days after June 11, 2026 Council adoption; exact date to be confirmed in official ordinance notice)
- **Compliance Notes**: Ordinance adopted at second reading June 11, 2026; takes effect ~30 days later (approx. mid-July 2026). Until effective date, STRs remain technically prohibited under existing Bakersfield Municipal Code, though ~500 unpermitted properties have been operating. Operators must also comply with noise, parking, and trash regulations. A 24/7 local emergency contact must be designated. Outdoor pools/spas/hot tubs restricted during nighttime hours. California SB 346 (effective 2026) requires platforms to share host data with local governments, strengthening enforcement capability.
- **Key Notes**: This is Bakersfield's first-ever dedicated STR ordinance. Prior to its adoption, STRs were technically not allowed under city code, though ~500 operated in a regulatory gray area. The Planning Commission approved the draft on May 7, 2026; City Council first reading May 27, 2026; final adoption June 11, 2026. Westchester neighborhood residents voiced opposition, citing disruption to neighborhood character. The city projects $1M+ annual TOT revenue from compliance.
- **Penalties**: Permit non-renewal if operator accumulates 2+ citations within a permit year. Operating without a permit (pre-ordinance) has been enforceable under BMC 5.26 hotel/lodging rules. In unincorporated Kern County: late TOT filing incurs 10% penalty plus 1.5% monthly interest; non-filing can trigger liens and collection actions.
- **Sources**: KGET 17 News (May 25 & May 28 & June 11, 2026): https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/bakersfield-city-council-to-hold-first-reading-of-short-term-rental-ordinance-wednesday/ | Bakersfield.com (May 26 & June 11, 2026): https://www.bakersfield.com/news/council-adopts-ordinance-regulating-short-term-rentals/article_56c54c1c-ec85-4a42-a36c-07139cd3c3f8.html | STRisker Bulletin (June 2, 2026): https://writing.strisker.com/strisker-bulletin-bakersfield-ca/ | STRProfitMap Bakersfield Regulations Guide: https://www.strprofitmap.com/regulations/CA/bakersfield | Bakersfield Municipal Code (BMC 5.26): https://bakersfield.municipal.codes/Code/5.26.040 | BnbCalc Bakersfield Guide: https://www.bnbcalc.com/blog/short-term-rental-regulation/bakersfield-california-guide
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-bakersfield/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-bakersfield/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-08

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### <a id="us-california-big-bear-lake"></a>Big Bear Lake, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-big-bear-lake`
- **Location**: Big Bear Lake, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — a valid Vacation Rental License is required at all times while advertised or rented; license expires one year from initial registration and must be renewed annually.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — operators must collect and remit Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) monthly.
- **Permit Fee**: Reported at $599 for a two-year permit by an industry tracker; an older source cites $550. Treat exact current fee as Unknown pending city confirmation.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — primary residence not required, but an owner/entity may not hold more than two licenses (those holding more as of Sept 16, 2021 are grandfathered).
- **Rental Day Cap**: No explicit annual day cap; rentals defined as terms of 28 or fewer consecutive days.
- **Occupancy Limit**: One person per 200 sq ft, with a maximum of 16 guests.
- **Tax Rate**: 13% total (TOT + TBID) of gross receipts, remitted monthly.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Eligibility tied to zoning (Ordinance 2023-518 §4.01.110): single-family units allowed in R-L, R-1, R-3 and commercial zones; properties with ADUs are not eligible; apartments (>4 units single ownership) not eligible.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay specified; short-term defined as 28 or fewer consecutive days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Citywide cap of 1,500 active vacation rental licenses; maximum of two licenses per owner/entity (grandfathering pre-existing holders).
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of current liability insurance (premises liability) required with application.
- **Platform Obligations**: License number must be included in all advertisements; license must be posted within the property. (No specific platform data-sharing mandate sourced.)
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance No. 2023-518 (building on the ordinance adopted 8/16/21); fine reductions and 60-day warning system effective Jan 18, 2024.
- **Compliance Notes**: Only properties in zip code 92315 fall under City rules; properties outside register with San Bernardino County. Requires home inspection (every two years), annual owner/agent certification via 25-question exam (100% pass), 24/7 complaint response agent, exterior informational sign, and signed Good Neighbor Policy. Off-street paved parking required for new units; gravel/no-parking grandfathering expired Jan 1, 2026.
- **Key Notes**: Revisions including a new fine table, quiet-hour adjustments and trash enforcement were slated for adoption in early 2026 — verify current status.
- **Penalties**: Renting/advertising without a valid license: $1,500 first violation, $2,500 second within 12 months, $5,000 third within 12 months; permit revocation possible.
- **Sources**: https://www.citybigbearlake.com/index.php/en/departments/city-manager/transient-private-home-rental-tphr-program ; City of Big Bear Lake (bigbearlake.gov / citybigbearlake.com); getchalet.com; strprofitmap.com; San Bernardino County STR site (str.sbcounty.gov).
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.citybigbearlake.com/index.php/en/departments/city-manager/transient-private-home-rental-tphr-program](https://www.citybigbearlake.com/index.php/en/departments/city-manager/transient-private-home-rental-tphr-program)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-big-bear-lake/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-big-bear-lake/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-california-carlsbad"></a>Carlsbad, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-carlsbad`
- **Location**: Carlsbad, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) permit required from the City of Carlsbad.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register for Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT).
- **Permit Fee**: Application and annual renewal fees apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap, but zoning limits apply.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 2 people per bedroom plus 2 additional people.
- **Tax Rate**: 10% Transient Occupancy Tax.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Permitted only within the Coastal Zone. Prohibited in standard residential zones outside the coastal boundaries.
- **Minimum Stay**: None.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None, but limited by zoning district borders.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — general liability insurance required.
- **Platform Obligations**: Permit number must be posted on all active listings.
- **Effective Date**: Carlsbad STVR ordinance active.
- **Compliance Notes**: A local contact must be available 24/7 to respond to complaints within 45 minutes. Noise and parking rules are strictly enforced.
- **Key Notes**: A popular coastal destination near San Diego. The city enforces strict zoning boundaries to protect inland residential neighborhoods.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a permit or violating conditions results in citations, fines, and permit revocation.
- **Sources**: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/community-development/short-term-vacation-rentals ; City of Carlsbad (carlsbadca.gov); Guestable; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/community-development/short-term-vacation-rentals](https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/community-development/short-term-vacation-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-carlsbad/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-carlsbad/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="us-california-carmel-by-the-sea"></a>Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-carmel-by-the-sea`
- **Location**: Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Banned**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Transient Rental Permit required (but generally unavailable due to bans).
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must obtain TOT certificate if operating a legal nonconforming unit.
- **Permit Fee**: Municipal business license and permit renewal fees apply for grandfathered operations.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Stays under 30 days are prohibited.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Regulated by building codes and permit rules for legal nonconforming units.
- **Tax Rate**: 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Short-term rentals (stays under 30 consecutive days) are strictly prohibited in all single-family residential (R-1) zoning districts. Only grandfathered 'Legal Nonconforming' permits (issued prior to 2019) or specific housing incentive permits are allowed.
- **Minimum Stay**: 30-day minimum stay required in all R-1 residential zones.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Bans prevent new STR development in residential neighborhoods.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — commercial liability required.
- **Platform Obligations**: None formally active; platforms are monitored for illegal listings.
- **Effective Date**: Residential zoning ban in force.
- **Compliance Notes**: City code enforcement actively monitors listings to detect and fine illegal unpermitted transient rentals in residential areas.
- **Key Notes**: One of the strictest short-term rental bans in California. The city strictly preserves its quiet, residential character, meaning new nightly rental permits are virtually unobtainable.
- **Penalties**: Operating an illegal STR in residential zones results in administrative citations, fines starting at $1,000, and legal prosecution.
- **Sources**: https://ci.carmel.ca.us/post/transientshort-term-rental-information ; City of Carmel-by-the-Sea (ci.carmel.ca.us); Carmel Coast Realty; Monterey County; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://ci.carmel.ca.us/post/transientshort-term-rental-information](https://ci.carmel.ca.us/post/transientshort-term-rental-information)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-carmel-by-the-sea/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-carmel-by-the-sea/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="us-california-el-dorado-county"></a>El Dorado County, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-el-dorado-county`
- **Location**: El Dorado County, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: West slope STR regulations being loosened; removal of previous restrictions under way
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Supervisors advanced changes; final adoption pending
- **Compliance Notes**: El Dorado County supervisors are advancing regulatory changes to loosen restrictions on short-term rentals in the county's west slope area. The changes aim to reduce barriers to STR operations, reversing previous controversial rules. Specific details of loosened rules pending final adoption.
- **Key Notes**: ['Supervisors advancing changes to loosen west slope STR rules', 'Reversal of previous restrictive regulations', 'Affects Airbnbs, VRBOs, and similar rentals', 'Final adoption pending']
- **Penalties**: Not applicable; rule loosening removes prior restrictions
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/el-dorado-county-moves-to-loosen-west-slope-vacation-rental-rules-heres-why/ar-AA2aAcxB
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-el-dorado-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-el-dorado-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-22 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-22

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### <a id="us-california-eureka"></a>Eureka, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-eureka`
- **Location**: Eureka, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.eurekaca.gov/813/Short-Term-Rentals ; LawfulStay
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.eurekaca.gov/813/Short-Term-Rentals](https://www.eurekaca.gov/813/Short-Term-Rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-eureka/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-eureka/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-california-fairfax"></a>Fairfax, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-fairfax`
- **Location**: Fairfax, California, USA (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Yes
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2022 (regulations); 2024 (update); July 2026 (enforcement push)
- **Compliance Notes**: Fairfax established STR regulations in 2022 and updated them in 2024, requiring all operators to register with the town. The city is now seeking to enhance enforcement mechanisms against unregistered short-term rentals.
- **Key Notes**: ['Registration requirement in effect since 2022', 'Updated rules in 2024', 'Enforcement crackdown on unregistered properties as of July 2026']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.marinij.com/2026/07/26/fairfax-seeks-tougher-enforcement-of-short-term-rentals/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-fairfax/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-fairfax/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-23

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### <a id="us-california-fresno"></a>Fresno, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-fresno`
- **Location**: Fresno, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: STR Permit required; annual renewal required. Specific permit fee amount not confirmed from official source — verify with Fresno Planning and Development Department
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified; no annual day cap identified in city ordinance
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not explicitly stated in available code sections; subject to general building/fire code standards
- **Tax Rate**: 12% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). Exemption if property is rented for fewer than 30 successive calendar days per year total. State and county sales tax may also apply.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STR defined as a dwelling unit rented in whole or in part for transient use of 30 consecutive days or less. Hotels, motels, and B&Bs are excluded from the STR definition. ADUs may not be used as STRs of fewer than 30 days per California Government Code §65852.2(a)(6), incorporated into Fresno Municipal Code §15-2754.
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified (beyond definition of STR as ≤30 consecutive days)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None identified in available sources
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not explicitly detailed in ordinance; platforms generally expected to comply with state-level obligations
- **Effective Date**: Fresno Municipal Code Chapter 12, Sec. 7-1249 (STR Ordinance); FMC Chapter 9, Article 25 (operational requirements). Current as of research date 2026-07-29.
- **Compliance Notes**: STR operators must post a 24-hour local contact who is required to respond to noise complaints within one hour (FMC Chapter 9, Article 25, §11-15). Noise limits: 60 dBA daytime and 50 dBA nighttime at property lines (FMC §10-105). Properties must meet building, design, maintenance, habitability, health, and safety standards. Without a permit, no owner may rent, propose to rent, or advertise for rent (FMC Ch. 12, §7-1249).
- **Key Notes**: Permit is mandatory before advertising or renting. City of Fresno is distinct from Fresno County (unincorporated areas). Fresno County STR rules (Ordinance/Chapter 5.84) apply only to unincorporated county areas and include a separate 12% TOT + 2% TBID structure with a $25 annual permit renewal.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a permit is prohibited; violations subject to code enforcement action under Fresno Municipal Code
- **Sources**: Fresno Municipal Code Chapter 12, Sec. 7-1249 (Short-Term Rentals); FMC Chapter 9, Article 25; https://www.fresno.gov/cityattorney/codeenforcement/rental-housing/ | Fresno Planning and Development Dept. STR application referenced at: https://www.fresno.gov (contact Planning & Development for STR permit application)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-fresno/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-fresno/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-california-goleta"></a>Goleta, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-goleta`
- **Location**: Goleta, California, USA (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Proposed (limits on non-hosted rentals)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD (amendments advanced; not yet final)
- **Compliance Notes**: Goleta is amending its STR ordinance to impose new restrictions on non-hosted vacation rentals, where the owner or long-term tenant is not present during guest occupancy. These edits are intended to limit such properties.
- **Key Notes**: ['Non-hosted rentals being restricted', 'Owner/tenant presence requirements being tightened', 'Ordinance amendments under council consideration', 'Affects properties without owner/tenant residency']
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.noozhawk.com/goleta-council-advances-changes-to-short-term-vacation-rental-ordinance/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-goleta/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-goleta/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-17 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-17

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### <a id="us-california-hermosa-beach"></a>Hermosa Beach, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-hermosa-beach`
- **Location**: Hermosa Beach, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes, operators are required to obtain a City Business License to operate a short-term vacation rental.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes, operators must register through the City's dedicated short-term vacation rental tax and registration portal.
- **Permit Fee**: Business license fee and registration fees apply, along with retroactive Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) payments for existing operations.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No primary residence requirement is explicitly required in permitted areas.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified for permitted zones, provided stays are under 30 consecutive days.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Occupancy is limited according to standard local building occupancy rules and good neighbor guidelines.
- **Tax Rate**: 14% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) per Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 3.32.030.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Permitted in the Coastal Zone and designated commercial zones (C-2, C-3, SPA 7, SPA 8, SPA 11 nonconforming residential units). Prohibited in inland residential zones outside the coastal zone.
- **Minimum Stay**: 1 night (defined as rentals for less than 30 consecutive days).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No specific density caps or neighborhood spacing limits.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes, general liability insurance is required as part of standard business licensing and operation regulations.
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosting platforms and operators are obligated to ensure local registration and tax remittance.
- **Effective Date**: June 4, 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Operators must maintain and display a 24/7 local contact responsible for addressing community complaints and abide by Good Neighbor Guidelines.
- **Key Notes**: The City launched a tax and registration portal in June 2026 following Superior Court rulings that found the City's 2016 short-term rental ban unenforceable in the Coastal Zone without California Coastal Commission approval.
- **Penalties**: Unregistered operations face fines ranging from $5,000 for a first violation up to $20,000 for subsequent violations, along with interest penalties on unpaid TOT.
- **Sources**: City of Hermosa Beach Official Portal & Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC 17.04 & 3.32.030)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-hermosa-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-hermosa-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-25

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### <a id="us-california-irvine"></a>Irvine, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-irvine`
- **Location**: Irvine, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Banned**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: N/A — no permit or license pathway exists for residential STRs; ban is in effect
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: N/A — all STRs (rentals of fewer than 31 consecutive days) are prohibited in all residential zoning districts
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: N/A — no STR TOT framework applicable; no legal STR operations permitted in residential zones
- **Zoning Restrictions**: COMPLETE BAN: Per Irvine Zoning Ordinance Section 3-25-3.A (Ord. No. 18-05, adopted April 24, 2018; amended by Ord. No. 22-12, August 9, 2022), no property owner, manager, or tenant may rent any home or portion thereof for fewer than 31 consecutive days in ANY residential zoning district. 'Residential Zoning District' includes all zones with residential uses as permitted or conditionally permitted — including base zones, overlay zones, and adopted specific plans.
- **Minimum Stay**: Minimum 31 consecutive days required for any lawful residential rental
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms that operate in compliance with Irvine's STR ordinance (i.e., block transactions) are presumed compliant. City may issue administrative subpoenas to platforms for STR advertising/activity data. In February 2021, Irvine passed an additional law prohibiting platforms like Airbnb and VRBO from processing STR transactions for Irvine residential properties.
- **Effective Date**: Original STR ban: Ordinance No. 18-05, effective April 24, 2018. Strengthened platform ban: February 2021. Further amended by Ordinance No. 22-12, August 9, 2022. Current Irvine Zoning Ch. 3-25 as of research date 2026-07-29.
- **Compliance Notes**: Advertising a prohibited STR is itself a separate violation per Zoning Section 3-25-3.B — listing on Airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway, or any booking platform for residential properties constitutes a violation even before any actual booking occurs. City partners with Host Compliance (third-party monitoring service) to identify illegal listings. Any violation is declared a public nuisance abatable under California Code of Civil Procedure §731.
- **Key Notes**: Irvine has one of the strictest STR bans in California. No licensing pathway exists. The ban covers full homes, individual rooms, guesthouses, and ADUs in all residential zones. City has actively enforced since 2018; illegal STR count dropped from ~1,500 (2019) to ~500 by 2021 after enhanced enforcement. Repeat offenses may result in misdemeanor prosecution.
- **Penalties**: Daily fines starting at $100/day escalating up to $500/day per violation; misdemeanor charges against property owners or agents; court-ordered penalties for ongoing violations; public nuisance abatement proceedings under CA CCP §731
- **Sources**: City of Irvine Official STR Enforcement Page: https://cityofirvine.gov/code-enforcement/short-term-rentals | Irvine Zoning Ordinance Ch. 3-25 (Short-Term Rentals), §§3-25-3.A and 3-25-3.B (Ord. No. 18-05; Ord. No. 22-12): https://library.municode.com/ca/irvine/codes/zoning?nodeId=ZOOR_DIV3GEDESTLAUSRE_CH3-25SHTERE_S3-25-7HOPLSHNOCOBOTR | OC Realtors STR reference (citing cityofirvine.org): https://www.ocrealtors.org/community-information/Short-Term-Rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-irvine/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-irvine/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-california-joshua-tree"></a>Joshua Tree, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-joshua-tree`
- **Location**: Joshua Tree, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Short-Term Rental Permit issued by San Bernardino County Land Use Services is required (Joshua Tree is unincorporated; county rules apply).
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — hosts must register for a Transient Occupancy Tax Registration Certificate and collect/remit TOT (plus TBID).
- **Permit Fee**: Annual permit fee required (county updated user fees via Resolution No. 25113 adopted May 25, 2023); exact current dollar amount Unknown. A $150 one-time credit is available for installing an outdoor noise monitoring device.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — but permits capped at two per individual/entity/trust/LLC (those with more than two are grandfathered, cannot obtain additional).
- **Rental Day Cap**: No explicit annual day cap; STR defined as stays of 30 days or less.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Based on bedrooms/square footage — sleeping areas must provide at least 70 sq ft for one person and 50 sq ft per person for more than one.
- **Tax Rate**: 7% TOT plus 2% TBID = 9% combined (per industry trackers); county TOT is 7%.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in residential zones and some commercial zones where residential use is permitted; county mountain/desert area rules govern. Density caps apply in some county/neighboring jurisdictions.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay sourced; STR defined as 30 days or less.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Neighborhood density measures and a two-permit-per-owner cap; a 45-day pause on new permits was imposed in 2022 (historical). Current density specifics: Unknown.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — liability insurance with minimum $500,000 per occurrence coverage reported by industry trackers.
- **Platform Obligations**: Approved permit must be displayed at the property and included in all online/offline listings; hosts responsible for tax compliance even if platforms (e.g., Airbnb) facilitate collection.
- **Effective Date**: San Bernardino County STR ordinance (Ch. 84.28); two-permit cap and other changes took effect July 28, 2022; fee resolution May 25, 2023.
- **Compliance Notes**: Application via San Bernardino County Land Use Services (EZ Online Permitting); requires operational plan, exterior inspection, 24/7 complaint contact, on-site parking, trash service, posted permit and Good Neighbor brochure, and surrounding-owner notification waiting periods. 24/7 complaint hotline 1-833-SBC-STR1. Health/safety: smoke & CO detectors, Class 2A:10B fire extinguisher, bedroom egress.
- **Key Notes**: Heavily oversupplied desert market; enforcement strengthened in recent years. Permit reported as roughly a two-year operating authorization requiring renewal by one source vs. annual by others — verify.
- **Penalties**: Fines reported up to $1,000 per day for unpermitted activity; exceeding occupancy can result in expulsion, fines, or both; permit denial/revocation for violations.
- **Sources**: https://lusg.sbcounty.gov/land-use-services/planning/short-term-rentals/ ; San Bernardino County (str.sbcounty.gov, str.sbcounty.gov/getting-started); getchalet.com; theoffersheet.com; jtgar.com; airbtics.com.
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://lusg.sbcounty.gov/land-use-services/planning/short-term-rentals/](https://lusg.sbcounty.gov/land-use-services/planning/short-term-rentals/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-joshua-tree/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-joshua-tree/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-california-la-mesa"></a>La Mesa, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-la-mesa`
- **Location**: La Mesa, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — proposal stage only
- **Compliance Notes**: La Mesa is developing its first comprehensive short-term rental policy. Currently, the city has no formal STR regulation, and residents and councilmembers have raised concerns about the lack of governance. The new policy is under development and will establish baseline standards for STR operations.
- **Key Notes**: ['First STR policy being developed', 'Currently no formal regulation exists', 'Resident concerns about unregulated rentals', 'Council support for new governance']
- **Penalties**: Not specified; policy still in development
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/wild-west-no-more-la-mesa-moves-toward-short-term-rental-policy/ar-AA27ZbEI
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cityoflamesa.gov/1699/Short-Term-Rentals](https://www.cityoflamesa.gov/1699/Short-Term-Rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-la-mesa/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-la-mesa/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-09 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-09

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### <a id="us-california-lake-arrowhead"></a>Lake Arrowhead, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-lake-arrowhead`
- **Location**: Lake Arrowhead, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Effective July 1, 2025 — New Application total: $1,144 (comprising: $600 Application Fee + $285 Permit Fee + $259 Surrounding Property Owner Notification Fee). Renewal with physical changes requiring inspection: $885. Surrounding property owner notification change fee: $259. Modification fee outside renewal: $60. Permit valid 1 year; annual renewal required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No primary residence requirement. Owner/manager must provide a 24-hour phone number for complaint resolution. Any change in ownership requires a new application.
- **Rental Day Cap**: 30 days or less per stay (STR defined as ≤30 days). No explicit annual day cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Occupancy limit is property-specific, set upon permit approval based on parking and bedroom capacity determined during exterior inspection. Occupancy limit is posted inside the unit. Exceeding occupancy limit results in expulsion and/or fines.
- **Tax Rate**: 7% TOT (San Bernardino County rate) on stays of 30 days or less. TOT registration certificate required from County Tax Collector (call 909-387-8308). Quarterly TOT return forms mailed to certificate holders.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs permitted only in unincorporated mountain and desert regions of San Bernardino County. Lake Arrowhead falls within this jurisdiction (San Bernardino County Code Ch. 84.28). Commercial activities (weddings, corporate events, filming, etc.) are prohibited at STR properties unless separately permitted. Quiet hours enforced 10 PM–7 AM.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay; maximum 30 consecutive days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit countywide density cap stated. However, a temporary 45-day moratorium on new STR permits was reportedly enacted in areas like Lake Arrowhead (date uncertain; verify current status at str.sbcounty.gov). Surrounding property owners are notified and given 20 calendar days to comment on new applications.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated by ordinance, but compliance with Fire, Building, Zoning, and Health & Safety Codes required (including smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, etc.).
- **Platform Obligations**: STR permit number must be included in all listings/advertisements. Platforms hosting unpermitted units should be reported to the County. 24/7 complaint hotline: 1-833-SBC-STR1 (1-833-722-7871).
- **Effective Date**: San Bernardino County Code Ch. 84.28 in effect (ongoing); fee schedule updated July 1, 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Governed by San Bernardino County Code Chapter 84.28 (Short-Term Residential Rentals). Permit issued by County Code Enforcement Division. Mandatory exterior inspection by Code Enforcement Officer to verify parking capacity and compliance. Interior Checklist & Owner Acknowledgement must be self-certified. Permit must be renewed annually (within 45 days of expiration or permit is closed). Any change in ownership requires a new permit application (unit may continue operating if application submitted within 30 days of ownership change). Owner/manager must maintain 24/7 complaint contact. Lake Arrowhead Association (ALA) has additional rules for STR guests (guest registration, wristband purchase, no boat use on Lake Arrowhead, etc.) layered on top of County requirements.
- **Key Notes**: Lake Arrowhead is an unincorporated community within San Bernardino County — governed by County STR rules, not a separate city ordinance. The Arrowhead Lake Association (ALA) imposes additional private HOA-type guest registration, liability waiver, and access restrictions that STR operators and guests must comply with independently from County permit requirements. STRs may NOT be used for commercial events (weddings, retreats, filming) unless separately permitted. Operating without a valid permit: $1,000 administrative fine per violation per day.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a valid STR permit: $1,000 administrative fine per violation per day, or imprisonment in County jail for not more than 6 months, or both (per San Bernardino County Code). In June 2021, fines were increased from $100 to $1,000 (1st offense), up to $5,000 (3rd offense). Notice of Violation or Administrative Citation issued for violations. Permit modification, suspension, or revocation possible.
- **Sources**: San Bernardino County STR official portal: https://str.sbcounty.gov/; County Land Use Services Code Enforcement STR page: https://cms.sbcounty.gov/lus/CodeEnforcement/ShortTermRentals.aspx; County STR permit costs (eff. July 1, 2025): https://str.sbcounty.gov/faqs/how-much-does-a-short-term-rental-permit-cost/; County STR Getting Started: https://str.sbcounty.gov/getting-started/; County STR FAQs: https://str.sbcounty.gov/faqs/; San Bernardino County Code Ch. 84.28 (amlegal): https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sanbernardino/latest/sanberncty_ca/0-0-0-172387; EZ Online Permitting Portal: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/ezop/permits/special-use-permit-short-term-rental-application/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-lake-arrowhead/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-lake-arrowhead/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-ca-los-angeles"></a>Los Angeles, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ca-los-angeles`
- **Location**: Los Angeles, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Home-Sharing registration)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $89 registration
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: 120 days (extended with approval)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: 14% TOT
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Primary residence only
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Home-Sharing Ordinance; primary residence requirement.
- **Key Notes**: 120-day cap; primary residence requirement.
- **Penalties**: Fines apply
- **Sources**: https://planning.lacity.gov/node/133667 ; Awning 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://planning.lacity.gov/node/133667](https://planning.lacity.gov/node/133667)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ca-los-angeles/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ca-los-angeles/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-california-mammoth-lakes"></a>Mammoth Lakes, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-mammoth-lakes`
- **Location**: Mammoth Lakes, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — a Business Tax Certificate (BTC) and a Certified Property Authorization (and/or TOT Certificate) are required before renting transiently.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — operators must obtain a Business Tax Certificate and TOT/Certified Property authorization and remit TOT/TBID monthly.
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (Business Tax Certificate fee and certified-property fees apply; specific amounts not sourced).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (not specified).
- **Rental Day Cap**: No annual day cap; even one night per year of transient rental triggers TOT/BTC obligations. Transient stay = less than 31 days.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown (governed by zoning/building code; not specified in sources).
- **Tax Rate**: 13% TOT plus 1% TBID (14% total) on total gross rents including nonrefundable fees (e.g., cleaning, pet fees).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Transient rentals limited to certain zones only — Commercial, Residential Multi-Family 2, Resort, and Specific Plan zones. Generally NOT permitted in Residential Single Family, Rural Residential, or Residential Multi-Family 1 zones.
- **Minimum Stay**: Transient defined as less than 31 days; no separate minimum-stay rule sourced.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown (controlled primarily through zoning eligibility rather than a numeric cap).
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown (not specified in sources).
- **Platform Obligations**: If a reservation company collects and remits TOT/TBID on its bookings, the owner only remits on directly-handled bookings; owner remains responsible for compliance.
- **Effective Date**: Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code §3.12.040 (TOT) and Title 5 Ch. 5.40; longstanding zoning restrictions (no single recent date sourced).
- **Compliance Notes**: Renew BTC annually (calendar-year basis); TOT/TBID filed monthly (zero returns required). Use the Town's TOT Property Search Tool/Zoning Reference Guide to confirm an address is zoned for transient rentals. Illegal rental = renting in prohibited zones or without BTC/TOT certificate. Anonymous TOT complaint hotline (760) 965-3670.
- **Key Notes**: Single-family residential transient rentals have historically been prohibited in most residential zones; the Town has periodically studied expanding allowed areas but had not broadly legalized SFR transient rentals as of sources reviewed — verify current status.
- **Penalties**: Town monitors listing platforms and imposes fines for illegal/unpermitted nightly rentals; specific fine schedule Unknown.
- **Sources**: https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/503/Single-Family-Residential-Transient-Rent ; Town of Mammoth Lakes official site (townofmammothlakes.ca.gov /503, /201; Transient Rental FAQ); destinationmammoth.com; mammothpropertymanagement.com.
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/503/Single-Family-Residential-Transient-Rent](https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/503/Single-Family-Residential-Transient-Rent)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-mammoth-lakes/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-mammoth-lakes/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-california-monterey"></a>Monterey, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-monterey`
- **Location**: Monterey, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Banned**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: N/A — whole-unit STRs are prohibited within City of Monterey limits. (Note: Monterey County unincorporated areas have separate, active STR regulations.)
- **Primary Residence Required**: N/A (banned)
- **Rental Day Cap**: N/A — any rental of less than 30 days is illegal within the City of Monterey.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: N/A for STRs (banned). Standard TOT applies to lawful lodging.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Citywide ban: Monterey City Code (MCC) § 22-19.5 prohibits any residential rental of less than 30 days throughout all city zones.
- **Minimum Stay**: 30 days (i.e., rentals of less than 30 days are banned).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: N/A — no STR permits issued.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: The City is actively enforcing MCC § 22-19.5 (the 'advertisement of short-term rentals' ordinance), meaning platforms advertising sub-30-day rentals in the City are subject to enforcement action.
- **Effective Date**: City ban: ongoing under MCC § 22-19.5. County inland ordinance: effective October 14, 2024. County coastal ordinance: effective October 24, 2025 (certified by California Coastal Commission August 13, 2025).
- **Compliance Notes**: The City of Monterey enforces a complete ban on STRs (whole-unit rentals of <30 days) under MCC § 22-19.5. Code Compliance actively monitors and enforces. IMPORTANT DISTINCTION: Unincorporated Monterey County (which includes areas like Big Sur and Carmel Highlands) has its own separate STR ordinance (MCC § 21.64.290 for inland, Ordinance No. 5439 for coastal), which permits STRs subject to caps and licensing — but the City of Monterey proper is entirely banned.
- **Key Notes**: City of Monterey: full STR ban — 'Any house rental of less than 30 days is illegal in Monterey' (per city's Code Compliance page). Monterey County (unincorporated): three categories of STR permitted — Homestay (owner-present), Limited Vacation Rental (≤3 stays/year, no cap), and Commercial Vacation Rental (>3 stays/year, capped at 4% of housing units per planning area, requires Vacation Rental Operation License per MCC Ch. 7.120). Big Sur and Carmel Highlands: commercial unhosted STRs banned by county coastal ordinance; only homestays and limited (≤3 stays/year, ≤30 days each) permitted.
- **Penalties**: City of Monterey: Code enforcement action for advertising or operating STRs. County: 1st offense fine up to $1,000 or 175% of max daily rate; 2nd offense up to $2,500 or 275%; 3rd+ offense up to $5,000 or 375%; permit revocation possible.
- **Sources**: City of Monterey Code Compliance page (MCC § 22-19.5): https://monterey.gov/your_city_hall/departments/community_development/code_compliance.php; County of Monterey Vacation Rentals page: https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/housing-community-development/planning-services/advance-planning/ordinances-plans-under-development/vacation-rentals; County STR Permit Center: https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/housing-community-development/permit-center/short-term-rentals; CA Coastal Commission staff report (LCP-3-MCO-24-0039-1): https://documents.coastal.ca.gov/reports/2025/8/w15a/w15a-8-2025-report.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-monterey/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-monterey/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-california-morro-bay"></a>Morro Bay, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-morro-bay`
- **Location**: Morro Bay, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — city STR permit required; annual renewal
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-24 (approximate — reported in July 24 weekly briefing)
- **Compliance Notes**: Morro Bay adopted its STR Ordinance in 2020; all operators must hold a city permit. The city completed an 'audit year' starting January 1, 2025, requiring all existing permit holders to renew, and in January 2026 authorized staff to contact five waitlisted properties eligible for a full-home STR permit. The new online tool requires every permitted STR operator to have a designated 24/7 emergency contact listed publicly, enabling neighbors to report noise, parking, or other issues directly before they escalate to Code Enforcement. Hosts must ensure their emergency contact information is accurate and current with the city.
- **Key Notes**: STR permit required from city. New public-facing online tool lists 24/7 emergency contact for every permitted rental. Hosts must maintain an up-to-date emergency contact with the city. Full-home STR permit waitlist active — five waitlisted properties cleared in January 2026. Annual permit renewal required.
- **Penalties**: Not specified in available sources.
- **Sources**: https://www.morrobayca.gov/1085/Short-Term-Vacation-Rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-morro-bay/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-morro-bay/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-california-napa"></a>Napa, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-napa`
- **Location**: Napa, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Short-Term Rental Permit required from the City of Napa.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register for Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT).
- **Permit Fee**: Annual permit fee and inspection fee apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 2 guests per bedroom, up to a maximum of 10 guests.
- **Tax Rate**: 12% Transient Occupancy Tax.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Prohibited in unincorporated Napa County. Within city limits, permitted only in specific commercial or mixed-use zones. A strict city-wide cap is in place; new permit applications and waitlists are currently suspended.
- **Minimum Stay**: None.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None, but the hard permit cap restricts new operators.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of commercial general liability insurance required.
- **Platform Obligations**: Valid permit number must be displayed in all online advertisements.
- **Effective Date**: Napa STR permit system active.
- **Compliance Notes**: Local manager must be available 24/7 to resolve issues. Annual health and safety inspection required.
- **Key Notes**: Napa has exceptionally strict laws to protect local housing and vineyards, making it one of the hardest markets in California for new operators.
- **Penalties**: Unpermitted rentals face fines up to $1,000 per day and permanent ineligibility for future permits.
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofnapa.org/776/Vacation-Rental-Permits ; City of Napa (cityofnapa.org); Napa County Code; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cityofnapa.org/776/Vacation-Rental-Permits](https://www.cityofnapa.org/776/Vacation-Rental-Permits)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-napa/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-napa/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="us-california-napa-county"></a>Napa County, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-napa-county`
- **Location**: Napa County, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Permit fees required; funded via permit application process. Permit cap: 41 Non-Hosted + 60 Hosted = 101 total city permits. All currently issued; waitlist closed.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — for Hosted Accommodation permits, owner must reside on the property during any rental period of 30 days or less. Non-Hosted (whole-house) permits do not require owner presence but are still capped at 41 permits total.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No annual day cap explicitly stated, but STRs are defined as rentals under 31 days. Only 101 total city permits exist and all have been issued.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Hosted Accommodation: maximum of two bedrooms rented for transient occupancy. Specific guest-count occupancy limits set per unit.
- **Tax Rate**: Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) applies; hosts must collect and remit. California state TOT rules apply; exact City of Napa TOT rate confirmed via cityofnapa.org (typically 15% in Napa area — verify current rate directly with city).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: CRITICAL SPLIT: Short-term rentals (under 30 days) are PROHIBITED in all unincorporated Napa County areas. Within City of Napa limits, STRs are allowed only under permit and only in qualifying residential zones. Non-owner-occupied vacation rentals are prohibited in residential zones. ADUs and JADUs are prohibited from STR use by deed restriction in both city and county.
- **Minimum Stay**: No stated minimum stay — rentals of under 31 days require a permit. Rentals of 30+ days are unregulated.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Hard cap of 101 total permits citywide (41 Non-Hosted + 60 Hosted). All issued; no new applications or waitlist applications accepted as of 2025–2026.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated by ordinance text found, but required as part of permit application documentation process.
- **Platform Obligations**: Not specified in municipal code; state-level California rules apply.
- **Effective Date**: City of Napa Municipal Code Section 17.52.515 (active; permit cap fully subscribed as of current date). Unincorporated county ban predates 2019 Grand Jury report.
- **Compliance Notes**: New permit applications AND waitlist applications are NOT being accepted (as of 2026). Only path to entry is purchasing a property that already holds a transferable Non-Hosted permit. Hosted permits are non-transferable. Napa County has aggressively enforced violations — a $500,000 settlement was reached in 2024 against an operator in unincorporated county. Fines exceeding $10,000 reported for unpermitted city-limit STRs.
- **Key Notes**: This record covers NAPA COUNTY as a jurisdiction. There is a fundamental regulatory divide: (1) City of Napa — STRs allowed but capped and saturated; (2) Unincorporated Napa County — STRs under 30 days BANNED. Cities within the county such as Calistoga, Yountville, St. Helena have their own separate ordinances.
- **Penalties**: City of Napa: fines exceeding $10,000 reported for unpermitted operation. Napa County (unincorporated): $500,000 settlement in 2024 enforcement case; fines and legal action pursued aggressively.
- **Sources**: City of Napa Vacation Rental Permits (official): https://www.cityofnapa.org/325/Vacation-Rental-Permits | Napa Municipal Code §17.52.515 (via cityofnapa.org) | Napa County Grand Jury Report (court.ca.gov): https://www.napa.courts.ca.gov/system/files/gj-18-19-enforcing-short-term-vacation-rental-codes-napa-valley-e.pdf | Napa County government response document: https://services.napacounty.gov/AgendaNet/DownloadDocument.aspx?type=BOS&doctype=ATTACHMENT&id=51525
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-napa-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-napa-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-california-nevada-city"></a>Nevada City, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-nevada-city`
- **Location**: Nevada City, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Proposed: whole-house vacation rentals banned in R1 single-family zones; existing 53 whole-house STR permits would phase out on non-renewal, revocation, or change of ownership; hosted rentals (owner-occupied, up to 2 units) would remain permitted citywide
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Proposed cap: whole-home STRs limited to 2% of total housing units (currently ~1,400 units = maximum ~28 whole-home STRs, down from ~53 currently)
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — ballot measure and voter approval required
- **Compliance Notes**: Nevada City council is deliberating whether to place a measure on the public ballot that would change STR licensing and regulation in the city. If the council votes to add the measure, voters would ultimately decide any changes. Hosts should monitor council decisions and any subsequent ballot outcome before making changes to their operations.
- **Key Notes**: 1. Nevada City may place STR regulation changes before voters via a ballot measure. 2. Council vote on whether to add measure to the ballot is pending. 3. No specific regulatory changes have been confirmed yet — scope depends on ballot measure text. 4. Outcome depends on both council and voter approval.
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.theunion.com/news/short-term-rental-ballot-measure-for-nevada-city-possible-water-rate-increases-to-come-before/article_3f211f80-1e7b-435c-b2c0-a9952661d9bc.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-nevada-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-nevada-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-04 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-04

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### <a id="us-california-newport-beach"></a>Newport Beach, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-newport-beach`
- **Location**: Newport Beach, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — STR permit required; permits are capped and cannot easily be replaced once revoked
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register for Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT).
- **Permit Fee**: Variable permit and business license application and renewal fees apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests, subject to building codes.
- **Tax Rate**: 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Permitted only in specific multi-family and commercial zoning districts (R-1.5, R-2, and RM). Prohibited in standard single-family residential (R-1) zones. Total active STLPs capped at 1,550 citywide; active waitlist managed when cap is reached.
- **Minimum Stay**: 2-night minimum stay required.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Prohibited on properties with more than 3 residential units.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — commercial liability covering short-term lodging is mandatory.
- **Platform Obligations**: None formally active; STLP permit number must be displayed on all listings.
- **Effective Date**: Newport Beach STLP Ordinance in force.
- **Compliance Notes**: Reports from July 6-7, 2026 indicate Newport Beach adopted a one-strike revocation policy for STR permits: a single verified incident involving illegal guest conduct can result in immediate permit revocation. Because Newport Beach's STR permit pool is capped, revoked permits cannot be replaced, making this effectively a permanent ban on STR operations at the affected property. Hosts should ensure strict guest screening and robust house rules to avoid losing their permit.
- **Key Notes**: • One verified illegal incident by guests = automatic permit revocation under the new policy. • Permits are capped in number — a revoked permit is almost impossible to replace. • Hosts bear responsibility for guest behavior and should implement rigorous pre-booking screening and house rules. • The enforcement action follows arrests at an STR property on the peninsula.
- **Penalties**: Permit revocation (permanent, given capped permit pool)
- **Sources**: City of Newport Beach - Community Development Department (https://www.newportbeachca.gov/government/departments/community-development/short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-newport-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-newport-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-09

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### <a id="us-california-oakland"></a>Oakland, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-oakland`
- **Location**: Oakland, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No dedicated STR permit/registry; a City business tax certificate is required for rental activity. Oakland has no purpose-built STR ordinance — STRs are governed by zoning and TOT rules.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — operators must register with the city's Revenue Bureau and remit Transient Occupancy Tax on stays of 30 days or less.
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (business tax certificate fees apply; no STR-specific fee).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Only relevant to the limited Bed & Breakfast exception, which requires the property to be the owner-operator's primary residence.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No day cap; instead, rentals under 30 consecutive days are generally prohibited outside narrow exceptions.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Bed & Breakfast exception: no more than two bedrooms for transient occupancy; otherwise governed by building/fire code. General STR occupancy limit: Unknown.
- **Tax Rate**: 14% Transient Occupancy Tax on stays of 30 days or less (one of the highest in California). Separate 18.5% parking tax if parking charged separately.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Planning Code (Title 17) defines occupancy of 30+ days as 'Permanent Residential Activity'; rentals under 30 days are prohibited in most residential zones unless they qualify as a 'Bed and Breakfast Residential Activity.' ADUs/secondary units cannot be rented under 30 days (Planning Code §17.103.080). Downtown/commercial zones may allow shorter stays with a Conditional Use Permit.
- **Minimum Stay**: Effectively 30 consecutive days minimum in most residential zones; some sources note 7-day-or-less rentals prohibited as 'transient habitation.'
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown (no numeric STR cap; restriction is via zoning).
- **Insurance Required**: Hosts must comply with health, safety and insurance requirements per general guidance; no specific STR insurance mandate sourced (treat as Unknown/standard).
- **Platform Obligations**: City pushes platforms to comply with zoning and assist enforcement against illegal listings; Airbnb may collect/remit TOT but hosts remain responsible.
- **Effective Date**: Existing zoning (Planning Code Title 17) and TOT (Municipal Code Ch. 4.24) govern; no dedicated STR ordinance adopted as of mid-2026. New regulations reportedly in development.
- **Compliance Notes**: Bed & Breakfast exception is extremely limited (owner-occupied, ≤2 transient bedrooms, single stays not exceeding ~15 consecutive days). Must maintain guest records (≥2 years), functioning smoke/CO detectors, and meet California Building Code/habitability standards. Good Neighbor expectations on noise/parking.
- **Key Notes**: Among the most restrictive in California; sub-30-day rentals are effectively banned in most residential areas. New STR rules were reportedly being prepared — verify current status.
- **Penalties**: Non-compliance may result in fines, back taxes, interest, and penalties; operating unlicensed/illegal rentals violates city ordinances.
- **Sources**: https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/Rent-Adjustment-Program-RAP/Short-Term-Rental-Regulations ; City of Oakland (oaklandca.gov; Municode Ch. 4.24 & Title 17); steadily.com; proper.insure; rentbumper.com; bnbcalc.com.
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/Rent-Adjustment-Program-RAP/Short-Term-Rental-Regulations](https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/Rent-Adjustment-Program-RAP/Short-Term-Rental-Regulations)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-oakland/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-oakland/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-california-oakley"></a>Oakley, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-oakley`
- **Location**: Oakley, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STR pilot program restricted to downtown district to support economic revitalization
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Approved August 20, 2026; implementation date TBD
- **Compliance Notes**: Oakley has approved an initial pilot program permitting short-term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO) in its downtown area to attract visitors and revitalize the downtown economy. The program is geographically limited and designed as a pilot initiative.
- **Key Notes**: ['Downtown STR pilot program approved August 20, 2026', 'Program designed to attract visitors and boost downtown economy', 'Initial approval granted; limited to downtown district', 'Aims to revitalize the downtown area through tourism']
- **Penalties**: Not specified; pilot program framework
- **Sources**: https://www.siliconvalley.com/2026/08/20/oakley-gives-initial-ok-to-short-term-rentals-plan-in-effort-to-boost-downtown-economy/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-oakley/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-oakley/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-22 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-22

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### <a id="us-ca-pacific-beach"></a>Pacific Beach, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ca-pacific-beach`
- **Location**: Pacific Beach, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — City of San Diego STRO (Short-Term Residential Occupancy) License required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) registration required
- **Permit Fee**: Varies by STRO tier (-,000+ depending on license classification)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No for Tier 3/4 licenses, required for Tier 1/2 home-share licenses
- **Rental Day Cap**: Uncapped for Tier 3/4 whole-home licenses; 20 days max/year for Tier 1 home-share
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional guests
- **Tax Rate**: 10.5% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) + local TMD assessment
- **Zoning Restrictions**: City of San Diego STRO zoning applies. Subject to San Diego citywide 1% housing stock cap on whole-home rentals.
- **Minimum Stay**: 2 consecutive nights minimum for Tier 3/4 whole-home rentals
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Citywide 1% cap on Tier 3 whole-home licenses allocated via lottery
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — ,000,000 liability insurance required
- **Platform Obligations**: Valid STRO license number must be posted on all listings
- **Effective Date**: 2023-05-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Pacific Beach is governed by the City of San Diego STRO Ordinance. Whole-home rentals require a Tier 3 license obtained via city lottery. Mandatory local contact required within 45 minutes for noise/parking complaints.
- **Key Notes**: San Diego STRO Tier 3 license required (lottery/cap applies); 10.5% TOT tax.
- **Penalties**: Strict fines up to ,000/day for operating without a valid STRO license.
- **Sources**: https://www.sandiego.gov/treasurer/short-term-residential-occupancy
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.sandiego.gov/treasurer/short-term-residential-occupancy](https://www.sandiego.gov/treasurer/short-term-residential-occupancy)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ca-pacific-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ca-pacific-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-23

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### <a id="us-ca-palm-springs"></a>Palm Springs, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ca-palm-springs`
- **Location**: Palm Springs, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (existing certificate program unchanged; new platform-compliance layer proposed)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 36 rental contracts/yr (non-primary)
- **Occupancy Limit**: 2 per bedroom + 2
- **Tax Rate**: 11.5% TOT
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Cap on number of permits
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Permit cap ~2,400 citywide
- **Insurance Required**: Required
- **Platform Obligations**: Proposed alignment with CA SB 346 requiring STR facilitators to verify, display, and enforce host registration numbers; platforms may face new data-sharing and delisting obligations
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Operators should monitor for second reading; existing 26-contract annual cap and 20% neighborhood density cap remain in force during deliberation.
- **Key Notes**: 36 contracts/yr cap; hard citywide permit ceiling.
- **Penalties**: Fines; permit revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.palmspringsca.gov/government/departments/planning-services/short-term-rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ca-palm-springs/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ca-palm-springs/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-28 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-28

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### <a id="us-california-paso-robles"></a>Paso Robles, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-paso-robles`
- **Location**: Paso Robles, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: STR permit application fee required (contact City at str@prcity.com or 805-237-3970 for current fee schedule). Annual renewal required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Partial: Homeshare (owner-occupied) rules differ from full vacation rental permits. Owner may be absent for a maximum of 10 days during guest occupancy if an authorized agent is designated.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No explicit annual day cap stated, but the ordinance distinguishes homeshare vs. vacation rental. Individual permit conditions may apply.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Property-specific; set as a condition of permit approval. Parking standards enforced.
- **Tax Rate**: 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT); remitted monthly.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs allowed in eligible residential zones subject to permit. Zoning compliance must be verified per property; not all zones permit STR use. City STR page provides permit availability table by neighborhood/zone.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay requirement explicitly stated for permitted STRs.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Citywide cap of 90 vacation rental permits (established under Ordinance No. 718, October 22, 2022). Applications beyond the cap are placed on a waiting list (first-come, first-served). Current permit availability updated regularly on the City's STR page.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated by ordinance text; safety requirements (smoke detectors, fire extinguishers) must be met.
- **Platform Obligations**: Permit/license number must be displayed in all advertisements and listings.
- **Effective Date**: STR Ordinance No. 1120 in effect (original adoption ~2019–2020, amendments through June 2022). Cap Ordinance No. 718 effective October 22, 2022.
- **Compliance Notes**: Governed by Ordinance No. 1120 (STR Ordinance) as amended, and Ordinance No. 718 (cap ordinance, Oct. 22, 2022). City operates a compliance program including a complaint hotline. Unpermitted rentals subject to compliance letters and enforcement. Two STR types: Homeshare (owner may be absent ≤10 days with designated agent) and full Vacation Rental. Parking minimum standards required. Neighbor noticing required.
- **Key Notes**: Paso Robles is considered one of the most well-organized STR jurisdictions in San Luis Obispo County. The City maintains an online STR page with a live permit availability table. TOT must be remitted monthly. Once the 90-permit cap is reached, new applicants are waitlisted. Contact: str@prcity.com or (805) 237-3970.
- **Penalties**: Fines and/or permit revocation for non-compliance. Operating without a permit subjects owner to code enforcement action. Specific fine schedule not publicly posted on city site; contact Planning Dept.
- **Sources**: City of Paso Robles official STR page: https://www.prcity.com/847/Short-Term-Rentals; City STR Permit page: https://www.prcity.com/846/Short-Term-Rental; Municode (Paso Robles Municipal Code): https://library.municode.com/ca/paso_robles/codes/code_of_ordinances
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-paso-robles/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-paso-robles/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-california-placer-county"></a>Placer County, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-placer-county`
- **Location**: Placer County, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Placer County Short-Term Rental Permit required (applicable to unincorporated areas including North Lake Tahoe).
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must obtain a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) certificate.
- **Permit Fee**: Application and renewal fees apply. Code compliance and fire safety inspection fees are mandatory.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (but owner-occupied properties are exempt from the caps).
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap in permitted zones, but properties without a permit are subject to a 30-night minimum stay requirement.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 2 people per bedroom plus 2 additional guests, up to a county-wide cap based on septic/parking.
- **Tax Rate**: 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) plus local North Lake Tahoe tourism assessments.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Residential STR permits are capped at 3,900 county-wide. Hotels, commercial lodging, and tourist-zoned zones are exempt. Active waitlist exists for new permits. Permits do not transfer with property sales.
- **Minimum Stay**: None (short-term defined as stays of 30 consecutive days or fewer).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Cap limits total number of active residential permits in unincorporated county sectors.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — commercial liability covering short-term lodging is required.
- **Platform Obligations**: None formally active; hosts must display their valid permit number and TOT certificate on all platforms.
- **Effective Date**: Placer County STR Ordinance in force.
- **Compliance Notes**: Mandatory annual fire safety inspections. Quiet hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) strictly enforced with county-funded hotlines. Dedicated local contact must respond within 60 minutes.
- **Key Notes**: Governs the unincorporated North Lake Tahoe region (Kings Beach, Tahoe City, Olympic Valley). The 3,900 permit cap is strictly enforced.
- **Penalties**: Operating an unpermitted STR results in fines starting at $1,000/day, escalating to permit revocation and misdemeanor charges.
- **Sources**: https://www.placer.ca.gov/6109/Short-Term-Rental-Program ; Placer County Government (placer.ca.gov); Tahoe Lifestyle Team; Ascension Tahoe; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.placer.ca.gov/6109/Short-Term-Rental-Program](https://www.placer.ca.gov/6109/Short-Term-Rental-Program)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-placer-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-placer-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="us-california-redondo-beach"></a>Redondo Beach, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-redondo-beach`
- **Location**: Redondo Beach, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Banned**
- **Permit / License Required**: No STR permits or licenses exist because short-term rentals of 30 days or fewer are strictly prohibited citywide.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not applicable for short-term rentals due to total ban. Long-term rental properties (30+ consecutive days) require a city Business License.
- **Permit Fee**: No STR permit fees exist. Long-term rental business license fee starts at $24 ($20 license tax plus $4 SB 1186 fee) for the first unit and $8 for each additional unit.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not applicable; short-term rentals are banned regardless of primary residency status.
- **Rental Day Cap**: 0 days; short-term rentals for 30 consecutive days or fewer are banned.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not applicable due to complete prohibition on short-term rentals.
- **Tax Rate**: Not applicable for short-term rentals due to prohibition.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Short-term rentals (30 consecutive days or fewer) are strictly prohibited across all residential zoning districts in Redondo Beach.
- **Minimum Stay**: 31 consecutive days (or more than 30 consecutive days).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None; short-term rentals are prohibited citywide.
- **Insurance Required**: Not applicable due to short-term rental ban.
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosting platforms are prohibited from offering short-term stays in Redondo Beach. The city actively uses short-term listing database monitoring to locate and remove non-compliant listings.
- **Effective Date**: Long-standing municipal ban; active software tracking and host enforcement escalated in late 2025 and 2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: Enforcement is managed by the Redondo Beach Police Department Code Enforcement Division. The city utilizes active digital software tools to identify host listings on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo and issues formal notices of violation.
- **Key Notes**: Redondo Beach explicitly prohibits short-term and vacation rentals for periods of 30 consecutive days or fewer. No permit or special exception exists to legalise an STR in residential zones.
- **Penalties**: Violations of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code result in administrative citations, escalating fines, and potential legal action by the city.
- **Sources**: https://www.redondo.org/departments/police/code_enforcement/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-redondo-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-redondo-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-25

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### <a id="us-california-riverside"></a>Riverside, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-riverside`
- **Location**: Riverside, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: STR Permit required (City of Riverside, Ch. 5.55); specific permit fee not confirmed from official source — verify with City of Riverside Finance/Planning Dept. NOTE: Riverside County (unincorporated areas) has a separate certificate program with fees of ~$740 initial / $540 annual renewal (Ordinance 927.2), but these apply only outside city limits.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified in City of Riverside Ch. 5.55 (STR defined as fewer than 30 consecutive days)
- **Occupancy Limit**: City of Riverside: subject to building/safety codes and Ch. 19.150.020.A. Riverside County (unincorporated): 10 guests for properties on lots ≤0.5 acres; up to 16 guests for properties on 0.5–2 acre lots.
- **Tax Rate**: Transient Occupancy Tax applies per City of Riverside Ch. 5.32. Riverside County (unincorporated) rate: 10% TOT. Specific city TOT rate — verify with City of Riverside Finance Dept.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: City of Riverside: STRs permitted in residential zones subject to Ch. 5.55 permit and zoning compliance (Ch. 19 Land Use). Not permitted in affordable housing deed-restricted units. May not be used as event venues contrary to code. County (unincorporated): zoning map governs eligible parcels; communities like Idyllwild may have additional restrictions.
- **Minimum Stay**: Riverside County Ordinance 927: minimum 2 nights and 1 day (i.e., minimum 2-night stay). City of Riverside Ch. 5.55: not explicitly specified.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None explicitly identified for City of Riverside; county-level density rules vary by community
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: City of Riverside Ch. 5.55.070: brokers/platforms that collect revenue from arranging or listing STRs have primary responsibility for collecting, paying, and transmitting TOT revenues to the city. Platforms must comply with administrative subpoenas for STR data.
- **Effective Date**: City of Riverside: Municipal Code Chapter 5.55 (Short-Term Residential Rentals) — current. Riverside County: Ordinance No. 927.2 (active); Ordinance 927.3 (pending BOS adoption ~July 28, 2026).
- **Compliance Notes**: City of Riverside: Operators must comply with TOT remittance (Ch. 5.32), noise/nuisance ordinances, parking, and refuse rules. STR may not be used as event venue. HOA/CC&R restrictions not preempted by city permit. County (Ord. 927.2): 24/7 onsite local contact required, must respond in-person within 60 minutes; onsite posting of operator info, contacts, parking, trash, Good Neighbor Brochure required. Ord. 927.3 was scheduled for Riverside County Board of Supervisors hearing on July 28, 2026 — confirm any amendments.
- **Key Notes**: IMPORTANT DISTINCTION: 'Riverside' as a city (City of Riverside, Riverside County seat) is governed by City of Riverside Municipal Code Ch. 5.55. The broader Riverside County STR ordinance (Ord. 927/927.2) applies only to unincorporated county areas. This record covers CITY of Riverside. Riverside County Ord. 927.3 amendments were scheduled for BOS vote on 2026-07-29 — check planning.rctlma.org for latest adopted text.
- **Penalties**: City of Riverside: administrative citations and fines for violations. County (Ord. 927): $1,000 first violation; $3,000 second violation within one year; additional escalating penalties per Ordinance No. 725 / California Government Code §53069.4. Special enforcement team for 'party house' complaints with fines ranging from $1,500–$5,000.
- **Sources**: City of Riverside Municipal Code Ch. 5.55 (Short-Term Residential Rentals): https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT5BU_CH5.55SHRMRERE | Riverside County STR Program (unincorporated): https://planning.rctlma.org/short-term-rental-program | Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector STR page: https://countytreasurer.org/tax-collector/short-term-vacation-rentals | Riverside County Ord. 927 (Municode): https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT5BULIRE_CH5.84SHTERE
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-riverside/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-riverside/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-california-riverside-county"></a>Riverside County, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-riverside-county`
- **Location**: Riverside County, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026 (reported July 28, 2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: Riverside County adopted new short-term rental rules to address quality-of-life concerns in unincorporated areas. Residents of Idyllwild, Temecula, and other rural communities pushed for stronger enforcement. Opinion is mixed on whether the new rules adequately protect neighborhoods.
- **Key Notes**: ['New rules address years of resident complaints', 'Covers Idyllwild, Temecula wine country areas', 'Mixed resident response on adequacy', 'Focuses on quality-of-life protections']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: Not Specified
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-riverside-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-riverside-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-12 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-12

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### <a id="us-california-riverside-county-idyllwild-temecula"></a>Riverside County (Idyllwild/Temecula), California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-riverside-county-idyllwild-temecula`
- **Location**: Riverside County (Idyllwild/Temecula), California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-28 (approximate, reported as recently implemented)
- **Compliance Notes**: Riverside County has adopted new short-term rental rules in response to long-standing resident concerns about enforcement and neighborhood impacts. The new regulations aim to address quality-of-life issues in communities like Idyllwild and Temecula's wine country, though enforcement effectiveness remains debated.
- **Key Notes**: ['New rules implemented after years of resident advocacy', 'Covers rural areas including Idyllwild and wine country', 'Focus on enforcement improvements', 'Resident assessment of adequacy divided']
- **Penalties**: Not specified in available source material
- **Sources**: Not Specified
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-riverside-county-idyllwild-temecula/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-riverside-county-idyllwild-temecula/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-09 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-09

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### <a id="us-california-riverside-county-unincorporated"></a>Riverside County (Unincorporated), California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-riverside-county-unincorporated`
- **Location**: Riverside County (Unincorporated), California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — STR Certificate plus separate TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax) certificate required for all STRs in unincorporated Riverside County
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Initial application: $1,077 (up from ~$740); annual renewal: $775 (up from ~$540) under companion Ordinance 671.25
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (minimum stay is 2 nights/1 day; maximum is 30 days)
- **Occupancy Limit**: 10 guests (lots ≤½ acre); 16 guests (½–2 acres); 20 guests (2+ acres)
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Applies to unincorporated residential communities countywide, including Bermuda Dunes, Thousand Palms, B-Bar-H Ranch, Wine Country, and Idyllwild (~1,100 STRs affected)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-28 (vote date)
- **Compliance Notes**: Riverside County supervisors voted on new vacation rental rules on July 28, 2026, affecting unincorporated areas including Idyllwild and the Temecula wine country. While specific provisions were not fully detailed in available sources, the rules are intended to address longstanding resident complaints about noise and quality of life. Hosts in these unincorporated areas should review the new county ordinance to ensure compliance. Some residents feel enforcement still needs improvement.
- **Key Notes**: 1) New STR rules were voted on by supervisors on July 28, 2026. 2) Rules apply to unincorporated Riverside County, including Idyllwild and Temecula wine country. 3) Community reaction is mixed — some support the new rules, others say they don't go far enough. 4) Hosts should check Riverside County's official ordinance for specific permit and operational requirements.
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://kesq.com/news/local-news/2026/07/28/supervisors-vote-on-vacation-rentals-fireworks-citations-and-325000-for-mecca/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-riverside-county-unincorporated/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-riverside-county-unincorporated/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="us-california-riverside-county-unincorporated-idyllwild-temecula-wine-country"></a>Riverside County (unincorporated — Idyllwild, Temecula wine country), California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-riverside-county-unincorporated-idyllwild-temecula-wine-country`
- **Location**: Riverside County (unincorporated — Idyllwild, Temecula wine country), California, USA (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (existing requirement maintained under new rules)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-28
- **Compliance Notes**: Riverside County supervisors voted on July 28, 2026 to adopt new vacation rental rules affecting unincorporated areas including Idyllwild and Temecula wine country. Community members in these rural areas remain split — some welcome stronger regulation, others say the county is still not doing enough to protect residents' quality of life. Hosts in unincorporated Riverside County must comply with the updated rules; specific provisions were not fully detailed in available sources.
- **Key Notes**: 1) Riverside County supervisors voted on new STR rules on July 28, 2026. 2) Rules apply to unincorporated areas including Idyllwild and Temecula wine country. 3) Community debate continues over whether rules are sufficient. 4) Hosts should review the updated county ordinance for specific permit, operational, and enforcement requirements.
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://kesq.com/news/local-news/2026/07/28/supervisors-vote-on-vacation-rentals-fireworks-citations-and-325000-for-mecca/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-riverside-county-unincorporated-idyllwild-temecula-wine-country/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-riverside-county-unincorporated-idyllwild-temecula-wine-country/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-05 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-05

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### <a id="us-california-sacramento"></a>Sacramento, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-sacramento`
- **Location**: Sacramento, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: City of Sacramento STR permit application fee ~$230 (nonrefundable); active Business Operation Tax (BOT) account also required
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — owner/operator must reside on the property for a minimum of 6 months (183 days) per year; exclusive non-hosted use of entire dwelling for STR is not permitted (accessory use only)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Non-hosted (owner not on-site) rentals subject to a 90-day annual cap per the 2025 ordinance update; hosted rentals (owner on-site) not subject to annual day cap
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum 6 persons per parcel per rental at any one time (per City of Sacramento STR permit application); Sacramento County standard: 2 adults per bedroom maximum
- **Tax Rate**: Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT): 12% of gross rent (City of Sacramento ordinance effective July 1, 2025, matching hotel rate); Sacramento County TOT also 12% per County Ordinance 3.08 / Revenue & Taxation Code §7280
- **Zoning Restrictions**: City (pre-July 2025): STRs allowed as accessory use in R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-3A, R-4, R-5, OB, OB-2, OB-3, SC, C-2, C-3, C-4, M-1, M-1(S), M-2, M-2(S), MRD, M-T, and HC zones (City Code 17.228.104). Post-July 2025 ordinance streamlines zoning by relying on Chapter 5.114. Hosted STRs allowed in all residential zones. ADUs constructed before January 1, 2020 may be used for STR; newer ADUs may not.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not specified (STR defined as 30 days or fewer/29 consecutive days or fewer)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No density cap or spacing requirement published at city level
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated by ordinance; compliance with safety/noise ordinances required
- **Platform Obligations**: Per 2025 ordinance amendment (Chapter 5.114 amendment reviewed June 24, 2025), hosting platforms will be required to provide city with regular data reports including number of days booked per property to support enforcement; operator must post Information Flyer in unit at all times
- **Effective Date**: City of Sacramento: July 1, 2025 (updated ordinance); Sacramento County STR Business License Ordinance: April 22, 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: City ordinance (City Code 5.114) originally established January 19, 2016; comprehensively updated effective July 1, 2025 (passed 7-2 by City Council). Two categories: Hosted (owner on-site, all residential zones, no day cap) and Non-Hosted (owner off-site, 90-day annual cap, stricter rules). Permit applications accepted from May 15, 2025; all operators required permits by July 1, 2025. Sacramento County (unincorporated areas) governed separately under SZC Section 3.9.3.AA and Chapter 4.08 STR Business License Ordinance (SCC 1756, eff. 4/22/2025).
- **Key Notes**: Sacramento City has a dual-category system post-July 2025. Non-hosted rentals face a 90-day annual cap. City also requires a Business Operation Tax account in addition to the STR permit. Sacramento County (unincorporated) operates under a separate STR Business License Ordinance. ADU rules differ by construction date.
- **Penalties**: STR Business License may be revoked if STR Permit is revoked or suspended; fines for operating without permit. State of California SB 1049 (2020) allows enhanced fines for violations: up to $1,500 (1st), $3,000 (2nd within 1 year), $5,000 (additional violations within 1 year) for infractions posing public health/safety threat.
- **Sources**: City of Sacramento – Finance/Revenue: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/finance/revenue/short-term-vacation-rentals; City Code Ch. 5.114 (STR Permit); Sacramento City Planning Commission Report (June 2025): https://sacramento.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=34&clip_id=6692&meta_id=861977; Sacramento County Planning: https://planning.saccounty.gov/content/cd/us/en/planning-environmental-review/applicants/strp.html; Sacramento County STR Business License Ordinance Ch. 4.08: https://ecode360.com/46825156; Sacramento County Land Use Library: https://landuse.saccounty.gov/handouts/strp/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-sacramento/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-sacramento/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-california-san-bernardino"></a>San Bernardino, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-san-bernardino`
- **Location**: San Bernardino, California, USA (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Banned**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: All short-term rentals prohibited citywide, including all residential neighborhoods
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-05-15
- **Compliance Notes**: San Bernardino has enacted a complete citywide ban on short-term rentals effective May 15, 2026. No new or existing STR bookings via Airbnb, Vrbo, HomeAway, or any other platform are permitted within city limits. Hosts must cease all STR operations and remove listings immediately. The ban was driven by resident complaints about noise, parking problems, and property damage.
- **Key Notes**: 1) Complete citywide STR ban effective May 15, 2026 — no exceptions mentioned for owner-occupied units. 2) Council vote was 4-3 on April 15, 2026. 3) Fines start at $1,000 per day for violations. 4) All platforms including Airbnb, Vrbo, and HomeAway affected.
- **Penalties**: $1,000 per day fine for violations (subject to change per city spokesperson)
- **Sources**: https://www.sbsun.com/2026/04/21/san-bernardino-ends-short-term-rentals-in-city/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-san-bernardino/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-san-bernardino/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-08

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### <a id="us-ca-san-diego"></a>San Diego, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ca-san-diego`
- **Location**: San Diego, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (STRO license, tiered)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Tiered by license type
- **Primary Residence Required**: Tier dependent
- **Rental Day Cap**: Varies by tier
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: 10.5% TOT
- **Zoning Restrictions**: License-tier dependent; Mission Beach cap
- **Minimum Stay**: Varies
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Tier 4 capped at 1% of housing stock
- **Insurance Required**: Required
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Four-tier STRO licensing; lottery for whole-home licenses.
- **Key Notes**: Tiered license system with citywide cap on whole-home rentals.
- **Penalties**: Fines apply
- **Sources**: https://sf.gov/guide-opening-short-term-residential-rental ; iGMS 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://sf.gov/guide-opening-short-term-residential-rental](https://sf.gov/guide-opening-short-term-residential-rental)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ca-san-diego/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ca-san-diego/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-ca-san-francisco"></a>San Francisco, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ca-san-francisco`
- **Location**: San Francisco, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $450/yr registration
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 days (un-hosted)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: 14% TOT
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Primary residence only
- **Minimum Stay**: None for hosted
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Required ($500k liability)
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes - platforms enforce registration
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: San Francisco's vacation-rental law remains in effect and is slowly being implemented, though compliance has been slow. Airbnb and HomeAway are challenging the law in federal court, claiming it violates First Amendment and Communications Decency Act protections. Hosts must continue to comply with the law while the legal challenges proceed; outcomes may alter enforcement.
- **Key Notes**: ['San Francisco vacation-rental law in effect but facing legal challenges', 'Airbnb and HomeAway claim law violates First Amendment and CDA protections', "Federal judge sharply questioned platforms' legal arguments", 'Compliance to date has been limited (only handful have complied)']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Airbnb-on-defensive-at-court-hearing-over-SF-law-9881886.php
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://sf.gov/guide-opening-short-term-residential-rental](https://sf.gov/guide-opening-short-term-residential-rental)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ca-san-francisco/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ca-san-francisco/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-16 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-16

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### <a id="us-california-san-jose"></a>San Jose, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-san-jose`
- **Location**: San Jose, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Business Tax Certificate required (annual fee set by city fee schedule); no separate standalone STR permit fee identified beyond business tax registration
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: 180 nights/year when host is NOT present on-site; no cap when host IS present
- **Occupancy Limit**: Hosted (host present): max 3 guests in single-family homes, max 2 guests in multi-family units. Unhosted: max 2 per studio, 3 per 1-bedroom, 2 per bedroom for larger units, absolute ceiling of 10 guests
- **Tax Rate**: 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on stays ≤30 days; major platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) collect and remit on host's behalf
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STR ('Incidental Transient Occupancy') is an allowed use in One-Family, Two-Family, Multiple Family Dwellings, Mobilehomes, and Live/Work Units. Expressly NOT permitted in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Must comply with Title 20 zoning for subject parcel.
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified (STR defined as stays of fewer than 30 consecutive days)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: One STR per host/primary residence; no separate density cap identified in municipal code
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosting platforms must maintain records of STR activity; major platforms collect/remit TOT. Permit/registration number must appear on listings.
- **Effective Date**: San Jose Municipal Code Title 20, Part 2.5 (§§20.80.150–20.80.170); originally enacted and subsequently amended — current version active as of research date 2026-07-29
- **Compliance Notes**: Host must occupy property for at least 60 consecutive days with intent to establish primary residence before offering incidental transient occupancy. Local contact person required when host is not present. Smoke/CO detectors and egress safety required. HOA CC&Rs and lease terms may independently prohibit STRs. Must maintain booking logs, guest dates, proof of primary residence, and TOT filings.
- **Key Notes**: San Jose uses the term 'Incidental Transient Occupancy' rather than 'short-term rental.' No separate standalone STR permit beyond business tax certificate, but all operators must register with city and obtain a Business Tax Certificate. Primary residence requirement enforced via 60-day minimum occupancy rule.
- **Penalties**: Fines, administrative action, and/or platform delisting for non-compliance; enforcement is primarily complaint-driven
- **Sources**: San Jose Municipal Code Title 20, Chapter 20.80, Part 2.5 (Incidental Transient Occupancy §§20.80.150–20.80.170); https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT20ZO_CH20.80SPUSRE | Business Tax Registration: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/index.aspx?nid=1154 | TOT: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/index.aspx?NID=1164
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-san-jose/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-san-jose/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-california-santa-barbara"></a>Santa Barbara, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-santa-barbara`
- **Location**: Santa Barbara, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — STRs must have a valid land-use permit (in permitted zones) and a Business Tax Certificate; most inland residential zones do not permit STRs at all
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — all STR operators must register with the City Accounts Receivable office within 30 days of commencing operations and obtain a TOT registration number
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 12% of monthly gross rents (10% unrestricted + 2% Measure B Creek Restoration)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Prohibited in all inland residential zones and high fire risk areas; allowed only in non-residential or mixed-use residential zones (downtown corridor, Milpas Street corridor, Upper State Street). Homeshares allowed in all residential/non-residential coastal zones.
- **Minimum Stay**: Two-night minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — pending City Council vote
- **Compliance Notes**: Santa Barbara's revised short-term rental ordinance has advanced from committee review to the full City Council for deliberation and potential adoption. Hosts should monitor City Council meetings for final rule details and effective dates.
- **Key Notes**: ['Ordinance Committee has approved revised STR rules and forwarded to City Council', 'Final Council vote is pending; specific rule details not disclosed in available reporting', 'Hosts should anticipate new compliance requirements once adopted', 'Timeline for final adoption not yet confirmed']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.noozhawk.com/ordinance-committee-sends-revised-short-term-rental-rules-to-santa-barbara-council/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-santa-barbara/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-santa-barbara/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-10 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-10

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### <a id="us-california-santa-cruz"></a>Santa Cruz, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-santa-cruz`
- **Location**: Santa Cruz, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: City STR permit: $341 (effective Jan 1, 2026, per 2026 Fee Schedule). County Non-Hosted (Vacation Rental) application: $1,757.90 (≤3 bedrooms) or $3,316.45 (≥4 bedrooms); County waitlist fee: $145/year.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes for Hosted STRs (owner or long-term resident must occupy one legal bedroom during guest stay). Non-Hosted permits are no longer issued by the City.
- **Rental Day Cap**: 30 days or less per stay (STR defined as <30 days). No annual rental-day cap explicitly stated, but Non-Hosted permits are frozen.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Parking-based: 1 on-site space required for studio/1-bedroom, 2 spaces for 2+ bedrooms. Exact guest headcount per unit is property-specific.
- **Tax Rate**: 14% TOT (City of Santa Cruz) on stays of 30 days or less. County TOT rate applies separately for unincorporated areas.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: City: Hosted STRs permitted in residential zones; Non-Hosted STRs frozen (no new permits issued); ADU STR permits not issued. County: Allowed in all zones permitting residential use; vacation rentals allowed in single-family, duplex, or triplex structures. Countywide non-hosted cap applies; coastal zone subject to California Coastal Commission-certified rules.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay specified; maximum stay is 30 consecutive days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: City: Cap of 250 Hosted STR permits citywide (no waitlist as of 2026, actively accepting applications). County: Countywide cap on non-hosted (vacation rental) permits; designated areas (Live Oak, Seacliff/Aptos/La Selva Beach, Davenport/Swanton) maintain separate sub-caps; 1 permit per property owner/entity; as of March 2025, 263 permitted non-hosted rentals existed against a new SALSDA-area cap of 241.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated by ordinance, but documentation of insurance reflecting rental use is strongly advised and may be requested.
- **Platform Obligations**: Online hosting platforms are required under the new County STR Ordinance (Ordinance 5497, effective April 2026) to remove unpermitted listings. Permit/registration number must be displayed in all listings.
- **Effective Date**: City Ordinance: October 2017 (ongoing). County consolidated STR Ordinance: August 19, 2025 (inland); April 16, 2026 (Coastal Commission certification/countywide effect).
- **Compliance Notes**: City Ordinance Ch. 24.12 Part 18 effective October 2017; County new consolidated Short-Term Rental Ordinance (repealing SCCC §§13.10.690 & 13.10.694, adding §§13.10.695 & 13.10.696) adopted by Board of Supervisors August 19, 2025 and certified by California Coastal Commission April 16, 2026, now fully effective countywide. TOT Certificate required alongside STR permit. Local property manager within 30 miles, available 24/7 and able to respond within 60 minutes, required by County. House rules must be posted on-site (noise, trash, parking, fireworks, events).
- **Key Notes**: The City of Santa Cruz and the unincorporated Santa Cruz County are governed by separate ordinances. The City no longer issues Non-Hosted or ADU STR permits; existing ones may continue. The County's 2025/2026 overhaul implemented countywide permit caps, platform removal obligations, tenant protections, and a 1-permit-per-owner rule. Violation of County permit (2+ significant violations in 12 months) triggers permit revocation hearing.
- **Penalties**: City: Code compliance enforcement; permit revocation. County: 2+ significant violations within 12 months triggers Level V public hearing for permit revocation. Violations include noise citations, mis-advertising capacity, health/safety non-compliance.
- **Sources**: City of Santa Cruz official STR page: https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Departments/Community-Development/Short-Term-Rentals; City Municipal Code Ch. 24.12 Part 18: https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/SantaCruz/#!/SantaCruz24/SantaCruz2412.html#24.12.1700; Santa Cruz County CDI STR page: https://cdi.santacruzcountyca.gov/UPC/DiscretionaryPermitsZoning/DiscretionaryPermits/Short-TermRentals.aspx; County Ordinance 5497 CEQA Notice: https://ceqanet.lci.ca.gov/2025090294
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-santa-cruz/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-santa-cruz/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-ca-santa-monica"></a>Santa Monica, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ca-santa-monica`
- **Location**: Santa Monica, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Banned**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (hosted home-share only)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: License fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: N/A (host must be present)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: 14% TOT
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Hosted home-sharing only
- **Minimum Stay**: 30 days for un-hosted
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Required
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes - strict enforcement
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Un-hosted STRs effectively banned; host must remain on-site.
- **Key Notes**: Effective ban on un-hosted STRs; home-sharing only.
- **Penalties**: Up to $500/day
- **Sources**: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Permits/Short-Term-Rental-Home-Share-Ordinance/ ; Awning 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Permits/Short-Term-Rental-Home-Share-Ordinance/](https://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Permits/Short-Term-Rental-Home-Share-Ordinance/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ca-santa-monica/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ca-santa-monica/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-california-solvang"></a>Solvang, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-solvang`
- **Location**: Solvang, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Business Certificate required. TOT registration required. Specific permit application fees not publicly listed; contact Community Development Director at rcastillo@cityofsolvang.com.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Homestays (owner/tenant-occupied) are distinguished from non-owner-occupied vacation rentals. Under the revised ordinance adopted on first reading Feb 23, 2026, new permits are primarily limited to the VMU district. Existing R-3 non-owner-occupied permits may continue on a non-conforming, non-transferable basis.
- **Rental Day Cap**: 30 days or less (STR defined as ≤30 days). No explicit annual day cap stated.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Occupancy limits based on bedroom counts required under the revised ordinance (specific formula tied to bedroom count per property).
- **Tax Rate**: Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) applicable; exact rate not publicly posted on city STR page. Contact City Finance for current rate.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Under revised ordinance (1st reading passed 5-0 on Feb 23, 2026): New STR permits limited to Village Mixed-Use (VMU) district only (downtown commercial corridor along Mission Drive). Existing permitted STRs in R-3 residential zones may continue on a non-conforming basis; permits are non-transferable upon property sale. Proposed citywide cap of 40 STR permits.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay stated explicitly.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Proposed cap of 40 STR permits citywide under draft revised ordinance. Existing permit holders outside VMU allowed to apply for new permits but permits are non-transferable. Neighbor notification required within 300 feet of any STR property.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated, but life-safety inspections are required for all new STR permits under the revised ordinance, with mandatory follow-ups every 5 years. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector compliance verified.
- **Platform Obligations**: Permit number must be included in listings. Compliance tools and enforcement mechanisms being strengthened under revised ordinance.
- **Effective Date**: Original ordinance: 2014/2016 (in effect). Revised ordinance: 1st reading Feb 23, 2026; final adoption date — verify with City of Solvang Community Development.
- **Compliance Notes**: Original STR ordinance adopted 2014; codified in 2016; not significantly revised since. As of Sept 22, 2025, City Council directed staff to revise ordinance. Planning Commission unanimously backed the draft revised ordinance (Jan 8, 2026 meeting). City Council passed 1st reading 5-0 on Feb 23, 2026. Final adoption was anticipated late spring 2026, with new permits issuable ~4–6 months post-adoption (existing permit holders apply first). Existing ordinance remains in effect until new one is formally adopted. As of the research date (July 29, 2026), the status of the second reading/final adoption should be verified directly with the City.
- **Key Notes**: Solvang is a tourism-driven community and the new ordinance is designed to balance tourism economy with neighborhood character and housing availability. 40+ unpermitted STR units were operating as of 2025 enforcement review. Non-compliant operators that do not pay TOT are subject to enforcement. Current permit holders' permits automatically expire 180 days after final adoption of the new ordinance; they must reapply. Council member requested the ordinance be revisited within 6 months specifically to address home-stay regulations.
- **Penalties**: Code enforcement for unpermitted operations. Permit revocation for non-compliance. Specific fine schedule: contact City. Operating without a permit or failing to pay TOT subjects operators to code enforcement action.
- **Sources**: City of Solvang official STR Permits page: https://www.cityofsolvang.com/583/Short-Term-Rental-Permits; Current STR Ordinance on eCode360 (referenced on city page): https://www.cityofsolvang.com/583/Short-Term-Rental-Permits
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-solvang/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-solvang/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-california-sonoma-county"></a>Sonoma County, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-sonoma-county`
- **Location**: Sonoma County, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — both a vacation rental permit (zoning permit) and an annual Vacation Rental License are required in unincorporated areas; many cities (Sonoma, Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Windsor) ban new STRs
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must obtain a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) number from the County Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (permit + license fees apply; consult Permit Sonoma fee schedule)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No for whole-house vacation rentals, but licensee must be a natural-person property owner (not an LLC/corporation); hosted rentals are an alternative in some cities
- **Rental Day Cap**: No countywide cap on unincorporated whole-house rentals; varies by city (e.g., Sebastopol 30 days/yr, Petaluma 90 days/yr for whole-house)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Tied to permitted bedroom count and septic capacity (Unknown specific formula)
- **Tax Rate**: TOT applies (California wine country TOT typically ~10–14%); exact Sonoma rate Unknown — verify with Tax Collector
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed only in specified zones (AR, RR, PCRR, LEA, DA, RRD, and existing SFRs in C2/LC/K); ineligible in LIA, R1, R2, R3, PC; Williamson Act parcels prohibited; multi-unit and ADU/JADU properties excluded
- **Minimum Stay**: Vacation rental = 30 days or less (rentals over 30 days are not regulated as vacation rentals)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Exclusion zones (X district) and 5% cap zones limit concentration; many cap zones have reached capacity
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown (not confirmed as mandatory in sources reviewed)
- **Platform Obligations**: Permit number must be added to the rental listing
- **Effective Date**: August 2023 (current ordinance/business license program); first permit ordinance 2009; coastal zone deadline extended to April 11, 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Owner must use a Certified Vacation Rental Property Manager located within 30 miles; site plan, floor plan, septic proof required; license renews annually
- **Key Notes**: Permit/license is lost when property is sold; new owner must reapply. ~2,300–2,400 STRs operate in unincorporated county. Coastal zone has separate, less restrictive treatment pending Coastal Commission action.
- **Penalties**: 24-hour complaint hotline; fines start at $1,500 for a first violation
- **Sources**: https://permitsonoma.org/regulationsandinitiatives/vacationrentals ; Permit Sonoma (permitsonoma.org/vacationrentals); Sonoma County Municode Art. VIII Vacation Rental Licenses; Anderson Zeigler law firm; BNBCalc
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://permitsonoma.org/regulationsandinitiatives/vacationrentals](https://permitsonoma.org/regulationsandinitiatives/vacationrentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-sonoma-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-sonoma-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-california-south-lake-tahoe"></a>South Lake Tahoe, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-south-lake-tahoe`
- **Location**: South Lake Tahoe, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — a city-issued Vacation Home Rental (VHR) permit is required for all rentals of fewer than 30 consecutive days; renewed annually within 30 days prior to expiration.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) applies and must be collected/remitted.
- **Permit Fee**: $281 application fee at online submittal and for every renewal period (figure cited for Hosted Rental application).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (Measure T's permanent-resident exception was struck down as unconstitutional in 2025; current ordinance does not require primary residency).
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown (no specific annual night cap identified; STR defined as fewer than 30 consecutive days).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Two adults per bedroom; up to five children aged 13 and under do not count toward the limit. Minimum renter age is 25.
- **Tax Rate**: TOT applies (specific rate not stated in sources).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: VHRs allowed in residential areas again under the amended ordinance, subject to permitting. Tourist Core / commercial / recreational areas regulated under Tourist Core Area Plan and not subject to the 900-permit residential cap.
- **Minimum Stay**: Rentals of fewer than 30 consecutive days are classed as short-term (i.e., 30-day minimum to be exempt from VHR rules).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Hard cap of no more than 900 VHR permits in residential areas; prior 150-foot buffer between VHRs removed. A waitlist opens once the cap is reached.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Advertising platforms must include 'family friendly' language for VHRs in residential areas; valid permit required to advertise rentals under 30 days.
- **Effective Date**: Current amended ordinance (2026-1203) effective April 23, 2026, 12:00 a.m.; builds on the 2025 ordinance (Ord. 2025-1200) effective July 17, 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Requires 24/7 local property manager, in-person or virtual guest check-in with good-neighbor contract, indoor noise monitoring, exterior video cameras, animal-resistant/bear-box trash storage, 10 p.m. outdoor amplified-music/pool-spa cutoff. Weddings, receptions, parties, and commercial activities prohibited. Permits not transferable in a sale (transfer into a family trust for estate planning is allowed).
- **Key Notes**: Attached condominiums eligible unless HOA rules prohibit VHRs (apartments excluded). Permit-denial appeals go to an independent hearing officer. Measure T (2018) had banned residential STRs from 2021 until struck down in court in 2025.
- **Penalties**: Administrative citations for noise, parking, occupancy, or trash complaints (owner and occupants both liable); repeat violators have permits revoked. Enforced 24/7 by SLT Police Department Community Services Division.
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofslt.gov/2510/Vacation-Home-Rentals ; City of South Lake Tahoe (cityofslt.gov); Tahoe Daily Tribune; South Tahoe Now; MyNews4
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cityofslt.gov/2510/Vacation-Home-Rentals](https://www.cityofslt.gov/2510/Vacation-Home-Rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-south-lake-tahoe/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-south-lake-tahoe/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-ca-state"></a>State Level, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ca-state`
- **Location**: State Level, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Varies by locality
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Varies
- **Primary Residence Required**: Varies
- **Rental Day Cap**: Varies
- **Occupancy Limit**: Varies
- **Tax Rate**: TOT varies by city
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Local control
- **Minimum Stay**: Varies
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Varies
- **Insurance Required**: Varies
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes (SB 346 data-sharing, Oct 2025)
- **Effective Date**: Oct 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: SB 346 mandates platform data-sharing with localities.
- **Key Notes**: Platform data-sharing mandate; strong local control framework.
- **Penalties**: Varies by locality
- **Sources**: Rent Responsibly 2025; iGMS 2025
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ca-state/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ca-state/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-california-the-sea-ranch"></a>The Sea Ranch, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-the-sea-ranch`
- **Location**: The Sea Ranch, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — The Sea Ranch Association (TSRA) Rule 6.7 registration AND Sonoma County Vacation Rental permit (Coastal Zone) required.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Sonoma County Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) certificate required.
- **Permit Fee**: Sonoma County permit application fees and TSRA administrative registration fees apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 180 nights per year (TSRA Rule 6.7 restriction).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Capped by septic system capacity (standard maximum 2 people per bedroom plus 2, up to 10 or 12).
- **Tax Rate**: 12% Sonoma County Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Short-term rentals are prohibited in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Sonoma County vacation rental permits are non-transferable upon sale of the property.
- **Minimum Stay**: None, but individual property rules vary.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Regulated under TSRA Rule 6.7 community density guidelines.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — liability insurance required.
- **Platform Obligations**: Sonoma County mandates that host listings display valid permit numbers.
- **Effective Date**: Regulations fully active.
- **Compliance Notes**: Strict quiet hours (10:00 PM to 7:00 AM), dark sky lighting compliance, outdoor parking restrictions, and emergency contact manager availability.
- **Key Notes**: Subject to double regulations: Sonoma County rules for the Coastal Zone and strict Sea Ranch Association (TSRA) HOA bylaws.
- **Penalties**: Subject to standard Sonoma County noise and code violation fines, plus TSRA HOA enforcement fines and suspension of rental privileges.
- **Sources**: https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/government/permit-sonoma/programs-and-initiatives/vacation-rental-program ; The Sea Ranch Association (tsra.org); Permit Sonoma (permitsonoma.org); AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/government/permit-sonoma/programs-and-initiatives/vacation-rental-program](https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/government/permit-sonoma/programs-and-initiatives/vacation-rental-program)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-the-sea-ranch/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-the-sea-ranch/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-28 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-28

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### <a id="us-california-truckee"></a>Truckee, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-truckee`
- **Location**: Truckee, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — STR Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate required; cap on total number of STRs in effect
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must obtain a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) certificate.
- **Permit Fee**: TTBID assessment raised to 2% of gross short-term lodging receipts as of July 1, 2026
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (but primary residences occupied at least 275 days/year are exempt from the permit cap).
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Strict occupancy limits based on bedroom count (typical limit is 2 per bedroom + 2).
- **Tax Rate**: Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) plus TTBID assessment of 2.0% (up from 1.25%) effective July 1, 2026; collected quarterly
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Total active STR registrations capped at 1,255. New owners must wait 365 days after a property sale before they are eligible to apply for a permit. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Junior ADUs, and multi-family housing are banned from new registrations.
- **Minimum Stay**: None (short-term defined as stays of 30 consecutive days or fewer).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Cap limits total active registrations Town-wide; active waitlist is managed.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — commercial liability coverage required.
- **Platform Obligations**: None formally active; registration number and TOT certificate must be displayed on all listings.
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-01
- **Compliance Notes**: All Truckee STR operators must collect and remit the updated 2% TTBID assessment (up from 1.25%) on all stays occurring on or after July 1, 2026, alongside regular Transient Occupancy Tax, through the Town's quarterly reporting process. A registration certificate is required for all STRs; the Town caps the total number of STR permits in the jurisdiction. Fire safety inspections are required within three years of initial registration and every three years thereafter.
- **Key Notes**: TTBID assessment increased from 1.25% to 2.0% effective July 1, 2026 — update all tax collection processes. STR cap remains in place; new permits may not be available if cap is reached. Fire inspection required every 3 years; failure results in registration suspension and fines up to $1,500/day. STRs must be 30 nights or fewer; advertising 31+ nights exempts from STR rules.
- **Penalties**: Up to $1,500 per day for failure to maintain fire safety inspection compliance; operating without a registration certificate is a citable offense
- **Sources**: https://www.townoftruckee.gov/355/Short-Term-Rentals-STR
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-truckee/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-truckee/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-05 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-05

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### <a id="us-california-ventura"></a>Ventura, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-ventura`
- **Location**: Ventura, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) registration required; minimum $1,000 annual TOT payment required to be eligible for permit renewal.
- **Permit Fee**: Renewal fee: $1,526 (up from $204) + inspection fee $574 = total $2,100 effective July 1, 2026
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) at 10% of rents received; minimum TOT of $1,000 per year required.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs prohibited in certain residential zones (non-Pierpont/Downtown zones excluded); ADUs banned from STR use under California state law; Homestay permits newly allowed for room-by-room rentals in owner-occupied primary residence
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Geographic permit zones with citywide capacity limits; maximum 2 permits per owner; maximum 1 permit per owner in Pierpont area; per-street cap in Pierpont of 10% of homes per lane; lottery system in high-demand areas if applications exceed slots
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — minimum $1 million liability insurance required at all times.
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Ventura's updated STVR Ordinance took effect July 1, 2026. Existing permit holders must renew by August 31, 2026 or their permits will be automatically canceled — the city is guaranteeing renewal for qualifying existing holders under a grandfathering provision. Renewal and new applications are handled through Ventura Online Permit Services (OPS) and require a passing code enforcement inspection. New permits in designated geographic zones have been available on a first-come, first-served basis since July 13, 2026. All listings must display the Ventura Permit Number. Free, unobstructed on-site parking for guests is now mandatory.
- **Key Notes**: Renewal deadline: August 31, 2026 — existing permit holders who miss this deadline will have their permits CANCELED. Total permit cost is now $2,100 (up from $725). Maximum 2 STR permits per owner citywide; 1 permit maximum in Pierpont. New Homestay category now allows legal room-rentals in owner-occupied primary residences. ADUs may not be used as STRs under California state law. All listings must display city permit number.
- **Penalties**: Violations of parking requirements may result in fines and enforcement action; specific fine amounts not published in current ordinance summary
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/1565/Short-Term-Vacation-Rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-ventura/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-ventura/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-california-west-hollywood"></a>West Hollywood, California
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-california-west-hollywood`
- **Location**: West Hollywood, California, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Home Sharing Business License fee required; administrative citation fee of $75 plus violation fines.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: No annual day cap for hosted home sharing; unhosted rentals under 31 days are prohibited.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Subject to standard building and fire code maximum occupancy limits.
- **Tax Rate**: 12.5% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) plus 3% to 4% Tourism Improvement District (TID) assessment.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unhosted vacation rentals are prohibited in all residential zones (WHMC 19.36.331). Hosted home sharing is permitted as an accessory use in residential zones.
- **Minimum Stay**: None for hosted home sharing; 1 year minimum lease term required for unhosted residential rentals.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must ensure listings display valid Home Sharing Business License numbers and remove unpermitted vacation rentals.
- **Effective Date**: WHMC 19.36.331 (residential minimum lease rules updated March 2024).
- **Compliance Notes**: Only property owners who reside on-site throughout the entire stay are eligible for a Home Sharing Business License. Renters and non-resident owners are prohibited from short-term hosting.
- **Key Notes**: West Hollywood prohibits unhosted vacation rentals under 31 days. Hosted home sharing is allowed only when the property owner lives on site during the stay and holds a valid city license.
- **Penalties**: First offense fine of 400% of the advertised nightly rate (up to 800% for third offense), or $1,000 to $5,000 for ads without prices, plus $75 administrative fee and potential criminal prosecution.
- **Sources**: City of West Hollywood Code Enforcement (WeHo.org)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-west-hollywood/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-california-west-hollywood/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-25

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### <a id="us-colorado-arapahoe-county"></a>Arapahoe County, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-arapahoe-county`
- **Location**: Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Ordinance 2026-01 effective June 12, 2026. One-time $200 application fee + $350 annual license fee. Primary residence required (owner or long-term lessee). Legacy exemption for pre-existing STRs within 60-day window.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $200 application (one-time) + $350 annual license
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes (owner or long-term lessee; proof required via CO driver license, voter/vehicle registration, tax return, or utility bill)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per International Property Maintenance Code and septic/sanitation system limits
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 500-foot separation between licensed STRs; cap of 100 licenses for multifamily properties
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: June 12, 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Arapahoe County is proposing new STR regulations applicable to properties listed on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo. Community input is being gathered via public hearings before final adoption.
- **Key Notes**: ['Proposed regulations under community review', 'Applies to major STR platforms', 'Specific rule details TBD pending hearing outcomes', 'Final adoption timeline unknown']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/colorado-arapahoe-county-regulations-short-term-rentals/
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.arapahoeco.gov/your_county/county_departments/public_works_and_development/divisions/planning_and_land_development/land_development_code_and_regulations/proposed_code_amendments.php](https://www.arapahoeco.gov/your_county/county_departments/public_works_and_development/divisions/planning_and_land_development/land_development_code_and_regulations/proposed_code_amendments.php)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-arapahoe-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-arapahoe-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-09 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-09

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### <a id="us-colorado-arapahoe-county-unincorporated"></a>Arapahoe County (Unincorporated), Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-arapahoe-county-unincorporated`
- **Location**: Arapahoe County (Unincorporated), Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $200 application (one-time); $350 annual license
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Capped by International Property Maintenance Code and septic/sanitation limits
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: 500-foot separation between licensed STR properties; max 100 STR licenses per multifamily property; legacy properties may qualify for exemption
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: New STRs must be at least 500 feet from any existing licensed STR
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-12
- **Compliance Notes**: Only property owners or long-term lessees residing at the property as primary residence may apply; proof of residency required. Licenses are not transferable.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.littletonindependent.net/news/article_fbfe61b0-f30b-48fb-a1d0-1cdeb86ad7b6.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-arapahoe-county-unincorporated/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-arapahoe-county-unincorporated/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-29

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### <a id="us-colorado-arvada"></a>Arvada, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-arvada`
- **Location**: Arvada, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — both an STR permit AND a city business license are required to operate. Applies to dwellings, portions of dwellings, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days. As of May 1, 2026 (Ordinance No. 4917), only natural persons aged 18+ with an ownership interest in the property may hold an STR license; LLCs can no longer hold a license (though an LLC/corporation may still own the property). Permits are annual and must be renewed. Applications submitted via the City's eTRAKiT online portal.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — operators must register for and remit city sales tax (3.46%), city lodging tax (2%), and Colorado state sales tax (2.9%). Taxes are filed and paid online via arvada.munirevs.com. Returns are due on the 20th of the month following the reporting period.
- **Permit Fee**: STR permit fee: $350/year (increased from $175 as of 2026 ordinance changes; some older city FAQ pages still reference $150 as the legacy fee). Annual business license also required. Late tax payments assessed a 10% late fee plus 1% interest per month.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — non-owner-occupied STRs are permitted, but as of the 2026 ordinance update, each individual may only hold ONE STR permit at a time, either for an owner-occupied or a non-owner-occupied property. Only one STR permit is allowed per lot.
- **Rental Day Cap**: 240 days per calendar year (per 365-day period). Only one reservation is allowed per property per night.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Two occupants per bedroom plus two additional occupants (e.g., a 2-bedroom STR = max 6 overnight guests). Studios are limited to 3 occupants.
- **Tax Rate**: City sales tax: 3.46%; City lodging tax: 2% (additional to sales tax); Colorado state sales tax: 2.9%; Jefferson County sales tax: 0.5%. Combined minimum rate: ~7.96% (varies by ZIP code; some Arvada ZIP codes reach 9.0%+). STR operators are subject to both sales and lodging tax on rental receipts.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are permitted in residential zones citywide. Only one STR permit per lot — operator may permit the primary residence OR an ADU, but not both on the same lot simultaneously. HOA rules and deed restrictions may additionally prohibit STR use.
- **Minimum Stay**: 2 nights minimum (STR defined as 2–29 consecutive days; rentals of 30+ days are exempt from STR regulations).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Individuals may hold only one STR permit at a time (2026 ordinance). Prior rules allowed up to 3 STR properties per owner; the 2026 update reduced this to 1 permit per individual. No published city-wide cap on total number of STR licenses.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — no specific STR liability insurance mandate found in official city sources; standard property/homeowner insurance is implicitly expected but not codified.
- **Platform Obligations**: The City has introduced a compliance monitoring platform that tracks rental activity and ensures only licensed STRs are operating. A 24/7 customer service/complaint line is available. Platform marketplace facilitators (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) are referenced as the primary booking channel; city enforces via third-party listing scraping matched against property records.
- **Effective Date**: Original STR ordinance: October 2020. Updated Ordinance No. 4917 and new STR Program Rules: May 1, 2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: Operators must: (1) Post the STR permit visibly within the property; (2) Provide guests with a city-issued 'Good Neighbor Guide' outlining noise, trash, trespass, and neighborhood rules; (3) Designate a local Emergency Contact (EC) aged 18+ who can physically respond to the property within 1 hour, available 24/7; (4) Maintain weekly rubbish/garbage removal and comply with International Property Maintenance Code; (5) Provide functioning smoke detectors, CO detectors, and fire extinguisher; (6) Provide one additional on-site off-street parking space (waived if entire premises is rented or for full ADU); (7) No large social gatherings permitted at STR properties. Annual inspections may be required under 2026 rules.
- **Key Notes**: The City of Arvada substantially overhauled its STR framework in 2026 (Ordinance No. 4917, effective May 1, 2026) to: (a) restrict license-holding to natural persons with ownership interest only (no LLCs as licensees); (b) cap each individual at one STR permit at a time; (c) strengthen enforcement with a new compliance monitoring software platform; (d) raise the annual license fee from $175 to $350; and (e) potentially require annual property inspections. STRs were originally banned prior to October 2020.
- **Penalties**: Failure to comply may result in fines and/or revocation of the STR license (per LDC Section 3-1-5-3). Violations include: operating without a valid license or business license, exceeding occupancy limits, hosting large social gatherings, lacking required safety equipment, failure to pay lodging/sales taxes, unauthorized removal of Red Tag placards, and entering/occupying a Red-Tagged property. Historically, enforcement included fines; in 2021 over a dozen hosts were collectively fined $15,000+ for operating without licenses.
- **Sources**: https://www.arvadaco.gov/1509/Application-Info ; City of Arvada Official STR Page (arvadaco.gov/259/Short-Term-Rentals); Arvada Ordinance No. 4917 (arvadaco.gov/1515/Ordinance-No-4917); Arvada STR Program Rules effective May 1, 2026 (arvadaco.gov/1516/Program-rules); Arvada STR FAQ (arvadaco.gov/FAQ.aspx?QID=100); Arvada Operating an STR page (arvadaco.gov/1507/Operating-a-short-term-rental); Arvada Lodging Tax page (arvadaco.gov/349/Lodging-Tax); Arvada Sales Tax page (arvadaco.gov/243/Sales-Tax-Information); Speak Up Arvada — STR Changes 2026 (speakup.arvadaco.gov/short-term-rentals); Avalara 2026 Arvada Sales Tax Rate; Sales Tax Handbook Arvada 2026
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.arvadaco.gov/1509/Application-Info](https://www.arvadaco.gov/1509/Application-Info)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-arvada/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-arvada/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-08

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### <a id="us-colorado-aspen"></a>Aspen, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-aspen`
- **Location**: Aspen, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (existing requirement)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — collect/remit applicable city lodging tax and STR excise tax (to City of Aspen as of Jan 2025) plus other STR taxes to Colorado Dept. of Revenue.
- **Permit Fee**: STR-Classic permit ~$394/year (also nonrefundable fee to hold a waitlist spot); Owner-Occupied (120-day max) permit under ~$150. STR excise tax tiered on assessor home value (e.g., 0.05%–0.07% by night tier).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Depends on permit type — STR-OO requires owner's primary residence (capped 120 nights/yr); STR-C available to non-owner-occupied or owner-occupied units.
- **Rental Day Cap**: STR-Owner-Occupied capped at 120 nights/year; STR-Classic has no annual night cap (but zone caps apply).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Two occupants per bedroom plus two; studios limited to three total.
- **Tax Rate**: Voter-approved additional STR tax of 5% or 10% (by type) on top of existing sales and lodging taxes; ≥70% of STR-tax receipts go to affordable housing.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unlimited STR-C permits in downtown core/lodging zones; capped quotas in residential zone districts (caps set at ~75% of pre-moratorium STR counts; 8 of 14 residential zones at/over cap).
- **Minimum Stay**: Minimum 4 nights per stay; STR defined as use under 30 days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Capped number of STR-C permits in certain residential zones with waitlists; permits non-transferable (terminate on sale). History-of-use requirement (STR activity between May 11, 2017–May 11, 2022).
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown (not clearly specified in sourced materials).
- **Platform Obligations**: Permit number must appear in all third-party advertisements; as of 2025 amendments, platforms must mandate permit numbers in listings and remove non-compliant ads.
- **Effective Date**: TBD — recently approved by City Council
- **Compliance Notes**: Aspen City Council approved updates to the city's short-term rental program, focusing on streamlining administrative processes that had not been modernized since the original STR regulations were adopted. These changes are procedural rather than substantive restrictions, but hosts should review any updated application, renewal, or reporting requirements to ensure continued compliance. The underlying permit and operational requirements remain in place.
- **Key Notes**: 1) Aspen City Council approved STR program administrative updates — existing permit requirements remain. 2) Changes streamline processes that were outdated since original regulations. 3) No new substantive restrictions reported in available sources. 4) Hosts should review any updated forms or procedures with the City of Aspen's Community Development Department.
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.aspendailynews.com/news/article_9af1c9fe-93e0-4976-a12b-626ad643ff57-78c43a1b
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.aspen.gov/1407/Short-term-Rentals](https://www.aspen.gov/1407/Short-term-Rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-aspen/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-aspen/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-05 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-05

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### <a id="us-co-bailey"></a>Bailey, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-co-bailey`
- **Location**: Bailey, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Park County STR license required ( fee via Cloudpermit)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Colorado State Sales Tax License required
- **Permit Fee**: total ( application base fee +  document review fee)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Based on septic capacity and approved floor plan
- **Tax Rate**: State & County sales tax applies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Single-family residential only; prohibited in shared-wall units and condominiums
- **Minimum Stay**: Under 30 days requires license
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No cap, but restricted to single-family structures
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: License number and max occupancy must be listed on all platforms
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-19
- **Compliance Notes**: Governed by Park County Ordinance 2026-01. Applications must be submitted online via Cloudpermit with floor plans, septic design/inspection, tax clearance, and a designated 24/7 responsible agent who can respond within 1 hour.
- **Key Notes**: Park County license required ( fee); single-family units only (no condos/shared walls).
- **Penalties**: Fines and license revocation for non-compliance or operating without a permit.
- **Sources**: LawfulStay | https://www.parkcountyco.gov/
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.parkcountyco.gov/](https://www.parkcountyco.gov/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-co-bailey/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-co-bailey/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-colorado-blue-river"></a>Blue River, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-blue-river`
- **Location**: Blue River, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Immediate (as of August 2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: The Town of Blue River has implemented an emergency freeze on all new short-term rental license applications and renewals, effective immediately through December 31, 2026. Town officials are grappling with widespread compliance issues among existing STR operators. Hosts seeking to renew or newly license properties must wait until 2027 for applications to resume.
- **Key Notes**: ['Complete freeze on new STR licenses through end of 2026', 'Also includes freeze on existing license renewals', 'Motivated by widespread compliance issues', "Town describing situation as 'emergency' compliance concerns"]
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.summitdaily.com/news/blue-river-freezes-new-short-term-rental-licenses-and-renewals-amid-emergency-compliance-concerns/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-blue-river/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-blue-river/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-16 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-16

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### <a id="us-colorado-boulder"></a>Boulder, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-boulder`
- **Location**: Boulder, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: STR rental license fee ~$190; business license fee ~$25; license issued for a four-year term
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — property must be the owner's principal residence (defined as where the owner resides more than half the year, i.e., >183 days). Investment/non-owner-occupied properties are ineligible. License is non-transferable and void upon property sale.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No annual night cap; each individual stay must be 29 consecutive days or fewer
- **Occupancy Limit**: No STR-specific numeric cap; occupancy may not exceed limits under the city's Property Maintenance Code (Chapter 10-2, Boulder Revised Code 1981)
- **Tax Rate**: City of Boulder accommodations tax: 7.5% (self-collected, filed via Boulder Online Tax System); separate state/county/RTD components collected by Colorado Department of Revenue
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are permitted where owner-occupancy condition is met; Boulder does not use a separate STR zoning overlay. STRs are never permitted for owners of permanently affordable (covenant-restricted) homes per city ordinance.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not specified; maximum stay 29 consecutive days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No density cap or spacing requirement published for City of Boulder STRs
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated by city ordinance; self-certification of smoke/CO detectors required
- **Platform Obligations**: Operators must register for and remit the 7.5% accommodations tax directly to the City of Boulder via the Boulder Online Tax System (salestax@bouldercolorado.gov); Boulder is a home-rule, self-collected municipality
- **Effective Date**: Current licensing framework in effect; Boulder County Licensing Ordinance No. 2023-02 governs unincorporated county areas
- **Compliance Notes**: Application must include: Colorado driver's license or state ID showing property address as applicant's address; sworn statement of principal residency; certification of operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and other life-safety equipment; names and phone numbers of two local contacts able to respond to property within 60 minutes. Annual affidavit to certify continued principal residency must be completed by anniversary date or license becomes void. Four-year license term.
- **Key Notes**: City of Boulder STRs are strictly owner-occupied/principal-residence-only — no investor or non-hosted whole-home STRs. Permanently affordable (covenant) homes are categorically excluded from STR. Boulder County (unincorporated areas) operates under a separate licensing ordinance (Ord. 2023-02) that allows both Short-Term Rental Licenses (owner/tenant present, up to 45 nights away) and Vacation Rental Licenses.
- **Penalties**: License void if annual affidavit not completed; license non-transferable on sale; enforcement through Boulder's Rental Licensing program
- **Sources**: https://bouldercolorado.gov/services/rental-housing-licensing-short-term; https://bouldercolorado.gov/homeownership/rental; Boulder County Licensing Ordinance No. 2023-02: https://bouldercounty.gov/departments/community-planning-permitting/short-term-dwelling-vacation-rental-licensing/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-boulder/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-boulder/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-colorado-breckenridge"></a>Breckenridge, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-breckenridge`
- **Location**: Breckenridge, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — an Accommodation Unit License from the Town's Finance Department is required for any rental under 30 consecutive days.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — owners collecting payments directly must register/remit via MuniRevs (Town) and the Colorado Dept. of Revenue (state/county); platforms remit automatically for their bookings.
- **Permit Fee**: BOLT fee $75 (studio) to $175 (4+ bedrooms) per year, plus a regulatory fee reported at ~$756 per bedroom per year (e.g., a 4-bedroom owner pays ~$3,205/yr).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — but an exemption from fees applies when the unit is the owner's primary residence and rented no more than 21 days per year.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No town-wide day cap within Breckenridge town limits (caps are on license numbers, not days). Note: unincorporated Summit County applies different caps (e.g., 135-day limits).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown (set by license terms/HOA; verify with Town).
- **Tax Rate**: Total combined lodging tax of 12.275%, including Town of Breckenridge 5.9% (2.5% sales + 3.4% accommodation), plus state/county taxes.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Zone-based licensing system. Resort Zone: 100% (no cap). Zone 1 (Tourism): 92%. Zone 2 (downtown core): 51% (waitlist). Zone 3 (single-family residential): 10% cap (~390 licenses; multi-year waitlist).
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as rental for less than 30 consecutive days; no stated minimum-night requirement.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Per-zone caps on the number of STR licenses; once a zone hits its cap, applicants are waitlisted until attrition frees a license.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown (not specified by Town in sources; HOA may require).
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb/Vrbo and most major platforms collect and remit applicable taxes; the Town business/license number must be displayed in all advertisements.
- **Effective Date**: Original STR ordinance passed 2018, effective January 1, 2019; zone-based licensing system established in 2021.
- **Compliance Notes**: Licenses are tied to the owner, NOT the property, and are non-transferable; a buyer does not inherit the prior owner's license. HOA rules may be more restrictive.
- **Key Notes**: One of Colorado's most strictly regulated STR markets. License availability changes via sales, relinquishment, or non-renewals; the Town updates availability roughly every three months.
- **Penalties**: Unknown (specific fine amounts not stated in sources; operating without a license violates Town code).
- **Sources**: https://www.townofbreckenridge.com/shortterm ; Town of Breckenridge (townofbreckenridge.com); thebrecklife.com; buybreck.com; golocalvr.com (2026 guides)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.townofbreckenridge.com/shortterm](https://www.townofbreckenridge.com/shortterm)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-breckenridge/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-breckenridge/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-co-buena-vista"></a>Buena Vista, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-co-buena-vista`
- **Location**: Buena Vista, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — existing STR licensing required; no new licenses being issued under current moratorium
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Colorado state sales tax and lodging tax
- **Permit Fee**: License fee — amount not specified in available sources
- **Primary Residence Required**: Varies by zone and owner residency status
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: None specified
- **Tax Rate**: Colorado state sales tax + local lodging tax (up to 6% per HB 25-1247 with voter approval)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Ordinance No. 9 (September 2025) caps out-of-county licenses at 119 and in-county non-resident licenses at 30. R-1 and R-1 OT zones prohibited for out-of-county owners. STR code rewrite underway.
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Proposed: zoning-district-specific percentage caps; R-1 zones would have lowest allowance; approximately 195 existing licenses cover ~11.9% of local lots
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Moratorium through September 2026; new ordinance TBD
- **Compliance Notes**: Buena Vista's Board of Trustees is actively rewriting its STR licensing framework following a January 2026 moratorium on new permits (running through September 2026). The July 28 work session directed staff to draft a new ordinance tying license caps to zoning districts rather than townwide totals. Existing licenseholders remain valid during the moratorium period. Hosts must hold a current STR license and comply with all existing operational requirements pending new code adoption.
- **Key Notes**: Moratorium on NEW STR licenses in effect through at least September 2026. Existing licenses remain valid. Proposed caps will be zone-specific (R-1 lowest, denser zones higher). Town has approximately 195 active licenses at ~11.9% lot coverage. Final ordinance text and vote date not yet set.
- **Penalties**: Not specified in current work-session materials
- **Sources**: https://www.buenavistaco.gov/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-co-buena-vista/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-co-buena-vista/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-colorado-colorado-springs"></a>Colorado Springs, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-colorado-springs`
- **Location**: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $124.95 annual STR permit fee (renewed annually); $500,000 liability insurance proof required at application
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes for owner-occupied category (must occupy 185+ days/year); non-owner-occupied permitted only in eligible non-single-family zones
- **Rental Day Cap**: None stated for owner-occupied; no annual night cap published
- **Occupancy Limit**: 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional per dwelling unit; maximum 15 persons total
- **Tax Rate**: City sales/use tax 3.07%; Lodgers and Automobile Rental Tax 2.75%; Colorado state sales tax 2.9%; combined lodging tax approximately 11.4% (total combined rate ~8.20% for general sales)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Non-owner-occupied STRs prohibited in single-family zones (R-E, R-1-6, R-1-9, and applicable PDZs); must maintain 500-foot separation between non-owner-occupied STRs in eligible zones; ADU ordinance 25-45 (eff. 6/30/2025) prohibits STR permits on any property with an ADU constructed after June 30, 2025
- **Minimum Stay**: Not specified (STR defined as <30 consecutive days)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 500-foot separation requirement between non-owner-occupied STRs; no cap on total number of STR permits city-wide; ADU/STR co-location banned as of 6/30/2025 per Ordinance 25-45
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of $500,000 liability insurance required at permit application
- **Platform Obligations**: Proof of active listing on a hosting platform required at application; platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo may collect some taxes on behalf of hosts, but host remains ultimately liable
- **Effective Date**: STR framework originally established December 2019; ADU/STR prohibition under Ordinance 25-45 effective June 30, 2025; fee schedule updated January 1, 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Permits valid one year; must be renewed annually. City conducts audits of existing STR permits to verify primary residence compliance; permits revoked for confirmed violations. Noise ordinance quiet hours 10pm–7am. Off-street parking requirements apply. Application submitted via Accela portal with STR checklist, owner/non-owner affidavit, proof of residency (owner-occupied), insurance, and platform listing proof.
- **Key Notes**: Two-tier system: owner-occupied (primary residence 185+ days/yr) and non-owner-occupied (investor). Non-owner-occupied banned in single-family zones. ADU + STR co-location no longer permitted for new ADUs after 6/30/2025. Council has discussed further restrictions including caps and expanded spacing requirements.
- **Penalties**: Fines and license suspension for repeated violations; pattern of violations can result in permanent license revocation; permits revoked where primary-residence requirement violations confirmed
- **Sources**: https://coloradosprings.gov/str; City of Colorado Springs Municipal Code §7.5.510 (Short Term Rental Permit) & §7.3.301C: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/coloradospringsco/latest/coloradosprings_co/0-0-0-54383; City Sales Tax: https://coloradosprings.gov/general-sales-tax-information
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-colorado-springs/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-colorado-springs/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-colorado-crested-butte"></a>Crested Butte, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-crested-butte`
- **Location**: Crested Butte, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Two license tiers: Primary Occupancy License (owner occupies 6+ months/year) and Unlimited License. License fee established per municipal code; fines up to $1,000/day for unlicensed operation. Town places liens against property for unpaid sales tax.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set per property; posted on license
- **Tax Rate**: State + local sales tax and lodging/excise tax required; operators must collect and remit excise taxes, sales tax, and additional local/state taxes. Exact combined rate governed by Colorado state and Gunnison County schedules.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unlimited Vacation Rental licenses permitted only in R1, R1A, R1C, R1D, R1E, R2, R2C, R3C, B3, and B4 zone districts. Concentration limits apply: Unlimited licenses capped at two per block face (defined as 400 linear feet along one side of a town block). Not permitted on deed-restricted, covenant-restricted, or Town-restricted properties.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unlimited vacation rental licenses limited to two per block face (400 linear ft per side of block). Primary Occupancy Licenses are less restricted.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: STR license number must be included on all online advertisements. Adjacent property owners within 100 ft must be notified within 14 days prior to license issuance or renewal.
- **Effective Date**: 2020 (program established); subsequent amendments through 2022–2023
- **Compliance Notes**: Two license types: (1) Primary Occupancy License — owner must occupy unit 6+ months/year; (2) Unlimited License — subject to zoning and concentration limits. Property must pass biannual inspection by Town Vacation Rental Inspector per Municipal Code Ch. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 16-6-40. Three noise/trash 'strikes' within 12 rolling months results in license revocation. Unlicensed operation triggers 2-year eligibility suspension plus fines and potential municipal court summons.
- **Key Notes**: Town of Crested Butte (crestedbutte-co.gov) and Town of Mt. Crested Butte (mtcb.colorado.gov) are two separate municipalities with separate STR programs. This record covers the Town of Crested Butte proper. STR defined as rental of 29 consecutive nights or fewer. Properties subject to HOA/deed restrictions may be separately prohibited.
- **Penalties**: Up to $1,000/day fine for unlicensed rental or advertisement; 2-year eligibility suspension for unlicensed operation; municipal court summons; property lien for unpaid taxes; license revocation after 3 strikes in 12 months.
- **Sources**: Town of Crested Butte Municipal Code Ch. 6, Art. 5 (Vacation Rentals); Official FAQ: https://townofcrestedbutte.colorado.gov/sites/townofcrestedbutte/files/documents/STR_FAQ_12-13-2022.pdf; Town official website: https://www.crestedbutte-co.gov (primary STR page)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-crested-butte/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-crested-butte/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-colorado-denver"></a>Denver, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-denver`
- **Location**: Denver, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — requires both a general business license and a short-term rental license, plus a Lodger's Tax ID obtained before applying. Annual renewal required (with a 90-day renewal grace period).
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Lodger's Tax ID required; hosts responsible for city lodger's tax accounts and filings even if platforms collect.
- **Permit Fee**: Approximately $50 application fee and $100 annual STR license/renewal (one source cites ~$25/year for the STR license plus business license fees); confirm current amounts on the city portal
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — STRs are restricted to the host's primary residence; only one active STR license allowed per host. Host must live in the property (commonly cited as at least 50% of the year).
- **Rental Day Cap**: None for a primary residence (no night cap, but must be the host's actual home)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Limited by zoning to maintain residential character; commonly cited as up to two people per bedroom plus two additional occupants
- **Tax Rate**: Denver Lodger's Tax of 10.75% on taxable lodging (Airbnb/Vrbo typically collect and remit)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs allowed only in residential zones and only as a primary residence; non-primary units require a lodging facility license, available only in certain zone districts and possibly requiring an occupancy classification change. ADUs eligible if part of/attached to the primary residence.
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as lodging for fewer than 30 consecutive days (city language references fewer than 29 nights)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No density/separation cap, but one-primary-residence rule effectively limits each host to a single STR; overlapping rentals not allowed
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of liability insurance (minimum $1,000,000 aggregate coverage) or evidence each booking uses a platform providing equivalent guest coverage
- **Platform Obligations**: License number must be displayed on every advertisement (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.); platforms typically collect/remit the 10.75% Lodger's Tax. City actively monitors platforms.
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance first enacted 2016; updated 2019; 2025 noise ordinance updates
- **Compliance Notes**: First enacted 2016, updated 2019. Initial applications generally reviewed within ~30 days (specialist reviews up to 90 days). Requires working smoke alarms, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, emergency exit instructions, and a floor plan; inspections may occur randomly, on complaint, or during specialist review. 2025 noise ordinance updates set residential limits ~55 dBA daytime / 50 dBA night. No commercial events or large parties.
- **Key Notes**: Considered one of the strictest STR markets in the U.S. due to the primary-residence rule, which disqualifies investment/second homes. Active enforcement via audits, complaints, and platform cooperation; hundreds of unlicensed STRs flagged/shut down recently.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to $999 per violation; license revocation for misrepresenting primary residence; providing false primary-residence information can result in felony charges (cited as 2–6 years prison and fines up to $500,000)
- **Sources**: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Business-Licensing/Business-licenses/Short-term-rentals ; City and County of Denver STR licensing pages (denvergov.org); Minut, Hostaway, ElevateSTR, Proper Insurance, Awning, Corbitt Group, Rent Responsibly trackers
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Business-Licensing/Business-licenses/Short-term-rentals](https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Business-Licensing/Business-licenses/Short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-denver/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-denver/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-colorado-durango"></a>Durango, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-durango`
- **Location**: Durango, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Limited Use Permit (LUP) required prior to establishment or advertisement; specific fee amount not confirmed in official sources reviewed — consult DurangoGov.org for current fee schedule
- **Primary Residence Required**: Partial — non-owner-occupied STRs are subject to additional regulations in certain residential zones; distance and density requirements may apply to non-owner-occupied units
- **Rental Day Cap**: None identified, but STRs are defined as rentals of 1–29 days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Typically 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests (per Durango's standard formula); parking requirements also apply
- **Tax Rate**: Lodger's tax applies (rate to be confirmed at DurangoGov.org); city sales tax also applies. State sales tax (2.9%) additionally applies.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are permitted only in certain zones. In Established Neighborhood zones, density restrictions apply. Durango's Land Use and Development Code has regulated vacation rentals since 1989. Vacation rentals may be prohibited in some residential zones.
- **Minimum Stay**: Minimum 1 night; maximum 29 nights (STRs defined as 1–29 day rentals)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: In Established Neighborhood zones: a second vacation rental is not allowed on the same street segment as an existing permitted vacation rental without Planning Commission approval; a third vacation rental is not permitted on a street segment under any circumstances.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — not confirmed in official sources reviewed
- **Platform Obligations**: Advertising prior to obtaining a Limited Use Permit is prohibited
- **Effective Date**: STR regulations in place since 1989 (original Land Use and Development Code); updated regulations reflecting density rules adopted in subsequent years
- **Compliance Notes**: Durango has regulated vacation rentals (STRs) since 1989 under its Land Use and Development Code. Operators must obtain a Limited Use Permit (LUP) and a Lodger's Tax License before advertising or operating. Density rules in Established Neighborhood zones are strictly enforced. Consult DurangoGov.org for current LUP application requirements and fee schedule.
- **Key Notes**: Durango is one of Colorado's most historically stringent STR regulators, having regulated vacation rentals since 1989. The street-segment density cap in Established Neighborhoods is a distinctive feature limiting STR concentration. Both zoning compliance and tax registration are prerequisites before any advertising.
- **Penalties**: Advertising without a permit is a violation subject to fines. Specific penalty amounts not confirmed in official sources — consult City of Durango Community Development Department.
- **Sources**: City of Durango Official Vacation Rental Page: https://www.durangoco.gov/800/Vacation-Rental-Information
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-durango/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-durango/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-colorado-eagle-county"></a>Eagle County, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-eagle-county`
- **Location**: Eagle County, Colorado, USA (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **None**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (county decided against licensing requirement for unincorporated areas)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — decision reported; exact date not confirmed in snippet
- **Compliance Notes**: Eagle County has opted not to require short-term rental licensing in its unincorporated areas, including El Jebel. This means STR hosts in unincorporated Eagle County are not subject to a county-level registration or licensing requirement at this time. Hosts should note this could change in the future if the county revisits the issue, and should verify whether any municipal-level rules apply within incorporated towns in the county.
- **Key Notes**: 1. Eagle County decided against implementing an STR licensing program for unincorporated areas. 2. STR hosts in unincorporated Eagle County do not need to register with the county at this time. 3. The decision leaves a regulatory gap that the county may revisit. 4. Municipal jurisdictions within Eagle County (e.g., Vail, Avon) may have their own separate STR rules.
- **Penalties**: Not applicable — no licensing program adopted
- **Sources**: https://www.aspendailynews.com/news/eagle-county-decides-against-str-licensing/article_7d40ef33-14a6-465e-8e34-f6372dc79369.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-eagle-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-eagle-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-02

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### <a id="us-colorado-eagle-county-unincorporated"></a>Eagle County (unincorporated), Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-eagle-county-unincorporated`
- **Location**: Eagle County (unincorporated), Colorado, USA (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **None**
- **Permit / License Required**: No — county decided against a licensing program for now
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Reported recently (approximately 2026-07-29 to 2026-08-05)
- **Compliance Notes**: Eagle County has decided not to require short-term rental registration or licensing in unincorporated areas, including El Jebel in the Roaring Fork Valley, at least for the foreseeable future. Hosts in unincorporated Eagle County are not currently required to obtain a county STR license, though applicable state and local tax obligations still apply. The decision may be revisited in the future.
- **Key Notes**: 1) Eagle County decided against implementing a STR licensing program in unincorporated areas. 2) No county-level STR license is currently required in unincorporated Eagle County. 3) Hosts must still comply with Colorado state tax requirements and any applicable HOA or covenants. 4) The county could revisit licensing in the future — hosts should monitor county commissioner announcements.
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.aspendailynews.com/news/eagle-county-decides-against-str-licensing/article_7d40ef33-14a6-465e-8e34-f6372dc79369.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-eagle-county-unincorporated/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-eagle-county-unincorporated/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-05 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-05

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### <a id="us-colorado-estes-park"></a>Estes Park, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-estes-park`
- **Location**: Estes Park, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Vacation Home License fee — specific amount to be confirmed at estespark.colorado.gov; Life Safety Inspection required before operations begin; re-inspection every 4 years. Colorado Sales Tax License required through CO Dept of Revenue.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None identified for licensed operators
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard vacation home: maximum 8 occupants (2 per bedroom). Large vacation homes (9+ occupants) have a separate license category with additional requirements.
- **Tax Rate**: All applicable taxes must be collected and remitted, including Colorado state sales tax (2.9%), Larimer County sales tax, and Town of Estes Park lodging/sales taxes. Colorado Sales Tax License required through CO Dept of Revenue.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Residentially zoned properties: Subject to a moratorium on new Vacation Home License applications (waitlist closed since October 26, 2021 per Ordinance 16-21). Commercially zoned properties: No license cap; applications processed as received. Events are not allowed in residential zoning regardless of whether within town limits or Larimer County.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay specified in official sources reviewed
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Town of Estes Park: moratorium/waitlist cap on residentially zoned vacation homes since Oct 2021 (Ordinance 16-21). The cap had been set at 322 vacation homes in residential zones before the waitlist was closed. No cap on commercially zoned vacation homes.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly required by town ordinance, but recommended; platform insurance or $500K+ liability coverage best practice
- **Platform Obligations**: License/permit number must be included in listings. Neighbor notification required: written notice must be mailed to neighbors within 500 feet of property with property manager contact info. A local representative must be designated, residing within the Park R-3 School District or Estes Valley Recreation and Park District and available within 20–30 minutes.
- **Effective Date**: Moratorium on residential-zone waitlist: October 26, 2021 (Ordinance 16-21). Underlying vacation home licensing framework predates 2021.
- **Compliance Notes**: Ordinance 16-21 (adopted Oct 26, 2021) placed a moratorium on the residential vacation home waitlist — new residential-zone STR applications are NOT being accepted as of the moratorium date. Commercially zoned properties are unaffected. Life Safety Inspection required before operations; re-inspection every 4 years. Violations reportable via 24/7 hotline (970-577-4787) or online form.
- **Key Notes**: Estes Park is effectively CLOSED to new residential-zone STR applicants as of October 2021 due to Ordinance 16-21's moratorium. Commercially zoned properties can still obtain licenses. Prospective operators must verify zoning before pursuing a license. The town also has a 24/7 violation hotline. Larimer County has separate rules for properties outside town limits.
- **Penalties**: Violations reported to 24/7 hotline (970-577-4787). Operating without a license or violating vacation home rules subject to code enforcement action. Larimer County STR violations use a 'Three Strike' system leading to permit revocation.
- **Sources**: Town of Estes Park Official Vacation Home Registrations Page: https://estespark.colorado.gov/Vacationhomeregistrations; Larimer County STR Page: https://www.larimer.gov/short-term-rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-estes-park/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-estes-park/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-colorado-fort-collins"></a>Fort Collins, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-fort-collins`
- **Location**: Fort Collins, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Initial STR license: $150 (non-refundable, non-transferable); Annual renewal: $100 (due by June 30 each year). ADA-compliant units may receive a fee refund. A separate Sales and Lodging Tax License is also required (no additional fee listed for that license).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Partial — two license types exist: (1) Primary STR: owner must reside in the unit as their primary residence; (2) Non-Primary STR: owner does not live there full-time. Non-primary STRs are permitted only in yellow-zoned areas (lodging establishment zones). In R-E, R-1, and other single-family residential zones, only primary STRs are allowed.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified in Fort Collins code for number of rental days per year
- **Occupancy Limit**: Occupancy limits apply (local contact required; specific per-bedroom cap referenced in city ordinance — confirm via city's administrative rules). Multifamily buildings with 3+ units are prohibited from operating STRs regardless of zone.
- **Tax Rate**: 3% Fort Collins local lodging tax on stays under 30 days; City sales tax also applies. State (2.9%) and Larimer County sales taxes apply additionally. Third-party platforms (Airbnb) collect and remit both city sales tax and lodging tax directly to the city.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are zone-restricted. Green zones: Primary STRs only (hotels/motels/B&Bs permitted zones). Yellow zones: Both Primary and Non-Primary STRs allowed (lodging establishment zones). No-color zones: STRs prohibited. Multifamily R-2 buildings must undergo change-of-occupancy to R-1 to qualify.
- **Minimum Stay**: STRs defined as stays under 30 consecutive days; no minimum night stay imposed by city
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit density/separation rule identified in official city sources reviewed (note: one secondary source referenced a 300-ft separation rule, but this was not confirmed by official fcgov.com materials — treat as unverified)
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated by city ordinance, but safety inspections and compliance with fire/building codes are required
- **Platform Obligations**: License number must be included in all advertising. Third-party platforms (Airbnb) collect and remit city sales and lodging taxes. Platforms are used by city to identify unlicensed operators.
- **Effective Date**: March 31, 2017 (original ordinance); ongoing updates via administrative rules
- **Compliance Notes**: STR Ordinance effective March 31, 2017 (Fort Collins City Code Article XVIII, Section 15). License must be physically posted inside the STR. A local contact must be designated and registered. Sales tax/business license must be obtained before submitting an STR application. City uses third-party scraping of 25+ platforms for enforcement.
- **Key Notes**: Fort Collins allows both owner-occupied (primary) and non-owner-occupied (non-primary) STRs, but non-primary STRs are restricted to specific lodging-zoned areas. License is not transferable on property sale — new owner must re-apply. City actively enforces via automated platform monitoring.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a license is a code violation. City monitors 25+ platforms for unlicensed listings. Tax non-compliance: penalties $500–$5,000 plus interest on unpaid amounts (per city tax enforcement).
- **Sources**: City of Fort Collins Official STR Page: https://www.fcgov.com/shorttermrentals/index; Administrative Rules: https://www.fcgov.com/shorttermrentals/administrative-rules; Apply Page: https://www.fcgov.com/shorttermrentals/apply; FAQs: https://www.fcgov.com/shorttermrentals/faqs.php; Fort Collins City Code Art. XVIII §15: https://library.municode.com/co/fort_collins/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=CH15LIBURE_ARTXVIIISHTERELI; City of Fort Collins Housing Page: https://www.fortcollins.gov/Services/Housing/Short-Term-Rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-fort-collins/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-fort-collins/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-colorao-fraser"></a>Fraser, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorao-fraser`
- **Location**: Fraser, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.frasercolorado.com/303/Short-Term-Rental ; LawfulStay
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.frasercolorado.com/303/Short-Term-Rental](https://www.frasercolorado.com/303/Short-Term-Rental)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorao-fraser/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorao-fraser/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-co-highlandsranch"></a>Highlands Ranch, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-co-highlandsranch`
- **Location**: Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Douglas County STR permit required, but unavailable in PD zones)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Permit application fees apply
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 0 days (effectively banned for rentals under 30 days)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits based on habitable area
- **Tax Rate**: Standard Colorado state and county lodging taxes
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (Prohibited in Planned Development (PD) zones unless explicitly written into the specific neighborhood's PD plan)
- **Minimum Stay**: 30 days (mandated by HOA covenants and county zoning defaults in PD zones)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (PD zoning covers the vast majority of local residential space)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: None (as daily rentals are prohibited)
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Most properties are in a PD zone where Douglas County prohibits STRs unless explicitly allowed by the neighborhood's plan. Additionally, the Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA) covenants mandate a 30-day minimum lease.
- **Key Notes**: Effectively banned under 30 days due to Planned Development (PD) zoning and HOA covenants.
- **Penalties**: County fines for zoning code violations; HOA fines and liens for covenant breaches.
- **Sources**: https://www.douglasco.gov/planning/development-review-regulations/short-term-rentals/ ; Douglas County Zoning / Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.douglasco.gov/planning/development-review-regulations/short-term-rentals/](https://www.douglasco.gov/planning/development-review-regulations/short-term-rentals/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-co-highlandsranch/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-co-highlandsranch/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="us-colorado-littleton"></a>Littleton, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-littleton`
- **Location**: Littleton, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — City of Littleton short-term rental business licence required.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Littleton sales tax license and Colorado state tax registration required.
- **Permit Fee**: Business license and sales tax application fees apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — STRs are limited exclusively to the operator's primary residence. Non-primary residence licenses are prohibited.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum 2 renters per bedroom, capped at 8 renters per property.
- **Tax Rate**: Approx. 9.9% combined tax (including 3.75% Littleton city sales tax, 3.25% county/district tax, and 2.9% state tax).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are prohibited in detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Allowed in primary residences. Requires at least 2 off-street parking spaces.
- **Minimum Stay**: None.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — minimum $500,000 general liability insurance required.
- **Platform Obligations**: License numbers must be displayed on all advertisements/platforms.
- **Effective Date**: Regulations fully active.
- **Compliance Notes**: Strict quiet hours, trash container requirements, parking limits, and operators must distribute a "Good Neighbor" handout to surrounding neighbors.
- **Key Notes**: Strict primary residence rules to protect local residential character. Detached ADUs are banned from STR use.
- **Penalties**: Fines and license suspension for violations of the zoning code, noise limits, or operating without a license.
- **Sources**: https://www.littletonco.gov/Business/Business-License/Short-Term-Rental-STR-License ; City of Littleton (littletonco.gov); AirDNA; Steadily.
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.littletonco.gov/Business/Business-License/Short-Term-Rental-STR-License](https://www.littletonco.gov/Business/Business-License/Short-Term-Rental-STR-License)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-littleton/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-littleton/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-28 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-28

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### <a id="us-colorado-ouray"></a>Ouray, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-ouray`
- **Location**: Ouray, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: City of Ouray: Application fee required (specific amount at cityofouray.com). Ouray County: Short-Term Rental Permit required from the Land Use Department; specific fee amounts at ouraycountyco.gov/351. Colorado Sales Tax License required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None identified beyond the 30-day STR definition threshold
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — specific occupancy cap not confirmed in official sources reviewed; consult City of Ouray or Ouray County for property-specific limits
- **Tax Rate**: Ouray County Lodging District Tax: 6% (effective January 1, 2026). Colorado state sales tax (2.9%) also applies. County uses Colorado NAICS Code 721199 for submitting sales and lodging taxes.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: City of Ouray: STRs regulated under Resolution 12, Series 2021 (including Ordinance 7, Series 2021). License cap: 120 maximum licenses city-wide. Ouray County (unincorporated): Regulated under Ordinance 2024-001 (replacing Ordinance 2018-003). STR Permits may only be issued as a special use in any zoning district permitting single-family dwelling units as a use-by-right. County permit cap: 100 total permits (50 Type 1 + 50 Type 2) plus 25 Type 3 permits. Waitlist available.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay specified; STRs defined as rentals of up to 30 days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: City of Ouray: Hard cap of 120 STR licenses city-wide (set by City Council, 2021). Ouray County: Hard cap of 100 permits (50 Type 1 + 50 Type 2) + 25 Type 3 permits, per Board of County Commissioners. Waitlist maintained for both jurisdictions.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — not explicitly confirmed in official sources, but STR Manager designation is required
- **Platform Obligations**: City: License number must appear in listings; licenses are not transferable — new property owners must apply for a new license. County: A designated STR Manager (on-site or off-site) must be identified; contact information provided to neighbors.
- **Effective Date**: City of Ouray: November 2021 (Resolution 12, Series 2021). Ouray County: Ordinance 2024-001 adopted 2024 (replacing Ordinance 2018-003 from 2018).
- **Compliance Notes**: Two separate regulatory frameworks apply depending on whether the property is within the City of Ouray or in unincorporated Ouray County. City: Resolution 12, Series 2021 + Ordinance 7, Series 2021 — 120-unit cap enforced via third-party compliance software. County: Ordinance 2024-001 (adopted 2024, replacing Ordinance 2018-003) — 125 total permits (100 + 25 Type 3). Both jurisdictions use permit waitlists. Affordable housing crisis explicitly cited as driver of strict caps in County Ordinance 2024-001.
- **Key Notes**: Ouray has two separate STR regulatory regimes — City of Ouray and Ouray County — and operators must determine which jurisdiction governs their property. Both have hard caps on total STR permits with waitlists. The county's 2024 ordinance explicitly cites the affordable housing crisis as justification for strict limits. The 6% Lodging District Tax took effect January 1, 2026. Third-party monitoring software is actively used by the City of Ouray.
- **Penalties**: Advertising without a permit is a violation subject to fines and injunction proceedings per county ordinance. Specific fine amounts not enumerated in official sources reviewed — consult Ouray County Land Use Department (970-626-9775) or City of Ouray Community Development Department.
- **Sources**: Ouray County Official STR Permitting Page: https://ouraycountyco.gov/351/Short-Term-Rental-Permitting; Ouray County Ordinance 2024-001: https://ouraycountyco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/20505/Ordinance-2024-001-Short-Term-Rental-Regulations-of-Residentail-Properties; City of Ouray Community Development STR Page: https://www.cityofouray.com/city_offices/community_development_vs3/short-term_rentals.php; Ouray County Ordinances List: https://ouraycountyco.gov/293/Ouray-County-Ordinances
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-ouray/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-ouray/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-colorado-park-county"></a>Park County, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-park-county`
- **Location**: Park County, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.parkcountyco.gov/858/Short-Term-Rental ; LawfulStay
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.parkcountyco.gov/858/Short-Term-Rental](https://www.parkcountyco.gov/858/Short-Term-Rental)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-park-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-park-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-co-state"></a>State Level, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-co-state`
- **Location**: State Level, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Varies by locality
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Varies
- **Primary Residence Required**: Varies
- **Rental Day Cap**: Varies
- **Occupancy Limit**: Varies
- **Tax Rate**: Lodging tax cap raised to 6% (HB 25-1247)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Local control
- **Minimum Stay**: Varies
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Varies
- **Insurance Required**: Varies
- **Platform Obligations**: Varies
- **Effective Date**: April 11, 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: HB 25-1247 raises local lodging tax cap to 6% with voter approval.
- **Key Notes**: Lodging tax cap raised to 6% (voter approval required).
- **Penalties**: Local enforcement
- **Sources**: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByChapter/Chapter_42A.html ; Colorado HB 25-1247
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByChapter/Chapter_42A.html](https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByChapter/Chapter_42A.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-co-state/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-co-state/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-colorado-steamboat-springs"></a>Steamboat Springs, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-steamboat-springs`
- **Location**: Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — it is unlawful to advertise, offer, provide, or operate any STR, hosted STR, or temporary STR without first obtaining a City license (no grandfather clause for licensing).
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — operators must collect and remit applicable sales/lodging taxes plus the voter-approved 9% STR tax.
- **Permit Fee**: Application fees apply (specific amounts not stated in sources); proof of building/fire code conformance and a 24/7 local contact required. Annual renewals required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — but a 'Temporary STR' license category applies specifically to a primary residence (max 2 occurrences and 30 cumulative days per year).
- **Rental Day Cap**: No general day cap for standard STRs; Temporary STR (primary residence) capped at 30 cumulative days per calendar year.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum occupants = 1 per 150 sq ft of net floor area, but no fewer than 2 and no more than 16 occupants.
- **Tax Rate**: Voter-approved 9% STR tax (effective Jan 1, 2023) on every booking, layered on top of standard state/local sales and lodging taxes.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STR Overlay Zone with three zones: green (unlimited, includes downtown commercial off Lincoln Ave and properties near resort base), yellow (capped license numbers), and red (STRs prohibited).
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as lodging for fewer than 30 consecutive days; license types include STR, Hosted STR (one guestroom, max 400 sq ft), and Temporary STR.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: License caps in yellow zones; red zones prohibit new licenses. Legal nonconforming status allows pre-existing lawful STRs to continue regardless of zone limits (must show rental within the prior 12 months).
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown (not specified in City sources; insurance endorsements for transient occupancy generally advised).
- **Platform Obligations**: Operators responsible for collecting/remitting the 9% tax correctly (typically passed through to guests). License must be displayed inside the premises.
- **Effective Date**: Ordinances 2856, 2857, 2858 adopted June 7, 2022; 9% tax approved Nov 8, 2022, effective Jan 1, 2023; licenses required by Jan 1, 2023.
- **Compliance Notes**: Each STR must have a designated local responsible party who responds to complaints within 1 hour; a visible interior notice with 24-hour contact info and STR rules is required. Functioning smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguishers required. Overnight vehicle parking cannot be in public right-of-way or emergency access easement.
- **Key Notes**: STR licenses do NOT transfer with sale of the property. City Manager may exempt certain professionally managed STR groups in Overlay Zone A with 24/7 staffed desk.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a license punishable by citation to municipal court with a fine up to $2,650 per violation per day.
- **Sources**: https://www.steamboatsprings.net/1319/Short-Term-Rentals ; City of Steamboat Springs (steamboatsprings.net); Ordinances 2856–2858 & 2888; Steamboat Pilot; Airbnb Help Center; Rent Responsibly
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.steamboatsprings.net/1319/Short-Term-Rentals](https://www.steamboatsprings.net/1319/Short-Term-Rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-steamboat-springs/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-steamboat-springs/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-colorado-telluride"></a>Telluride, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-telluride`
- **Location**: Telluride, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — an STR/business license from the Town of Telluride is required before advertising; the license number must appear in all advertising.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — local sales tax number and excise tax number required before collecting/remitting; Town taxes paid monthly via Rentalscape and state/county via Colorado SUTS.
- **Permit Fee**: Town business license reported at ~$100/year; STR permit fees reported ranging ~$500–$1,200/year by category/size (per industry sources); context of a ~$857/bedroom effective regulatory fee reported.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — but permit categories distinguish Primary Residence permits (lower cost) from Investment Property permits.
- **Rental Day Cap**: In Residential Zone Districts: STRs capped at up to 3 stays per year with a cumulative maximum of 29 nights per year. Non-residential zones generally not subject to this annual cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per industry reporting, residential zones limit occupancy to ~2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional, max ~10 people (verify with Town).
- **Tax Rate**: Reported total ~10.8% (Colorado state 2.9%, San Miguel County 3.4%, Town of Telluride 4.5%), plus a 2% Town Lodgers' Tax and affordable-housing/SMART components; state+county combined ~6.22%.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Residential Zone Districts (Residential, Historic Residential, Hillside Transitional, Hillside Developing One/Two, West Hillside, Medium Density Residential) carry the 3-stay/29-night annual caps; STR allowed by-right in zones where listed.
- **Minimum Stay**: STR period defined as 1–29 consecutive days (under 30 days). Long-term (30+ days) allowed town-wide but limited to 3 rentals/year.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Town-wide cap limiting STR licenses to the number issued as of election day (November 2, 2021). Ownership limit: no person/entity may hold financial interest in more than 2 units with an Accommodations Unit License or Rental House License.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown (not clearly specified in sources).
- **Platform Obligations**: Town uses automated systems to track activity via Airbnb/VRBO; license number must be displayed in all advertising. Platforms collect/remit some taxes but owner remains responsible.
- **Effective Date**: License cap approved by voters November 2, 2021; new STR categories/fees implemented in 2024; increased SMART sales tax (1.07%) effective Jan 1, 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Owner representative on call 24/7 during occupancy; contact info filed with Town Clerk and posted inside the property. Random inspections plus an annual self-inspection required. Records of rental dates/guests/taxes must be maintained.
- **Key Notes**: 2026 renewals opened November 1, 2025, due January 1, 2026; late fees begin January 7, 2026. A new unified Bulk Notary Affidavit is required.
- **Penalties**: Violations may be prosecuted as misdemeanors with fines up to $1,000 per offense and up to 90 days imprisonment; each day is a separate offense.
- **Sources**: https://www.telluride-co.gov/740/Short-Term-Rental-Licenses ; Town of Telluride (telluride-co.gov); Telluride Municipal Code/Land Use Code §§3-601, 6-1-35; Colorado Lawyer (cobar.org); strprofitmap.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.telluride-co.gov/740/Short-Term-Rental-Licenses](https://www.telluride-co.gov/740/Short-Term-Rental-Licenses)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-telluride/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-telluride/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-colorado-vail"></a>Vail, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-vail`
- **Location**: Vail, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — an approved STR license/registration is required before advertising or operating a rental under 30 consecutive days (per STR Ordinance 20230207).
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — each STR address must have its own Town of Vail sales tax license and file periodic (monthly/quarterly) returns, including zero returns.
- **Permit Fee**: STR Registration Fee of $260 for Individual Property Owners; $50 for On-Site 24/7 Front Desk Managed STR License. Property managers must obtain a separate business license.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No day cap stated.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per industry reporting, generally ~2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional guests, not to exceed ~1 person per 200 sq ft of living space in R-1/R-2 zones (verify with Town).
- **Tax Rate**: Cumulative STR taxes in Vail reported at 10.8% (increased from 9.8% as of 1/1/23), including Colorado state sales tax (2.9%), Eagle County tax, and Vail's accommodation/sales tax.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Reported as no STR-specific zoning cap; properties divided into zones with residential (R-1/R-2) zones facing occupancy limits and commercial/mixed-use zones offering more flexibility.
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as lease for less than 30 consecutive days (excludes B&Bs and accommodation units).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No license-number cap identified; ~2,506 STRs licensed as of May 2024.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — minimum $1,000,000 liability coverage covering STR activity; an affidavit using an approved marketplace facilitator's insurance (Airbnb, VRBO, Evolve) may be substituted.
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb/VRBO collect and remit taxes for their bookings; owners must post the STR registration number in all listing advertisements.
- **Effective Date**: Comprehensive ordinance in effect since January 1, 2023; licenses referenced as expiring February 28, 2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: Requires a designated local representative within 60 minutes, available 24/7, who must resolve complaints within 60 minutes (30 minutes between 11 PM–7 AM). Fire/building inspection required (every 3 years; exempt if 24/7 on-site management). Signed self-compliance affidavit and posted interior signage required.
- **Key Notes**: Guest registry records (names, addresses, length of stay) must be maintained and available for inspection. Overnight street parking prohibited Nov 1–Apr 30.
- **Penalties**: Failure to submit a sales tax return results in penalties and assessments (specific amounts not stated).
- **Sources**: https://www.vail.gov/business/finance/short-term-rentals ; Town of Vail (vail.gov); Airbnb Help Center; Rent Responsibly; getchalet.com; golocalvr.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.vail.gov/business/finance/short-term-rentals](https://www.vail.gov/business/finance/short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-vail/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-vail/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-colorado-winter-park"></a>Winter Park, Colorado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-colorado-winter-park`
- **Location**: Winter Park, Colorado, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Base registration fee: $150/year (Resolution 1850). Affordable housing fee: $400/year per bedroom (Ordinance 605). Fire & Life Safety Inspection fee: $100 (via East Grand Fire Protection District, required as of Aug. 1, 2025 per Ordinance 624). All STR registrations expire September 30 annually.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set per property/unit; must be posted in all listings
- **Tax Rate**: Lodging tax applies; rate subject to separate Town Council action (Ordinance 605 did not alter the lodging tax rate). Colorado state sales tax also applies. Exact current combined rate to be confirmed with Town of Winter Park Finance.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STR registration required for all short-term rental units within Town limits. Zoning compliance required; verify specific parcel zoning with Town. Unincorporated Grand County properties follow separate Grand County STR permit process.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit published unit cap or density limit found in official sources as of research date; advisory committee studied effects on housing.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: STR registration number must be displayed on all listings (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.). Good Neighbor Policy compliance required and must be communicated to guests.
- **Effective Date**: March 16, 2021 (Ordinance 552, original); Aug. 1, 2025 (Ordinance 624, fire inspection requirement added)
- **Compliance Notes**: STR Policy originally adopted March 16, 2021 (Ordinance 552); penalties amended March 29, 2022 (Ordinance 574); affordable housing fee added (Ordinance 605); Fire & Life Safety Inspection requirement added (Ordinance 624, effective Aug. 1, 2025). All new and renewing STR owners must obtain a certificate of Fire & Life Safety Inspection from East Grand Fire Protection District before registration. Virtual inspections via photo upload to mobile app are permitted. Annual renewal required; all registrations expire September 30.
- **Key Notes**: Winter Park's STR program is governed by Town Code Title 3, Business and License Regulations, Chapter 10 (Short-Term Rental Registration) at amlegal.com. The $400/bedroom affordable housing fee is in addition to the base $150 registration. Properties in unincorporated Grand County (e.g., Winter Park Highlands) follow Grand County's separate STR ordinance, not the Town's.
- **Penalties**: Penalties for violations outlined in Ordinance 574 (amending Ordinance 552). Specific fine amounts governed by Town Code Sec. 3-10-6. License revocation is a possible enforcement action.
- **Sources**: Town of Winter Park Official STR & Good Neighbor Page: https://wpgov.com/good-neighbor/; Winter Park Town Code Ch. 10 (Short-Term Rental Registration): https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/winterparkco/latest/winterpark_co/0-0-0-8959
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-winter-park/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-colorado-winter-park/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-ct-hartford"></a>Hartford, Connecticut
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ct-hartford`
- **Location**: Hartford, Connecticut, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — 3-year zoning permit required for accessory-use STRs
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: 3-year zoning permit (fee not publicly listed — contact city)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — owner-occupancy required
- **Rental Day Cap**: Max 21 cumulative days per 6-month period; max 3 rentals per 6 months
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 4 adults per unit
- **Tax Rate**: CT state 15% room occupancy tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Accessory use only; Special Permit from Zoning Commission required beyond limits
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not specified
- **Platform Obligations**: CT 15% tax applies
- **Effective Date**: 2024-10-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Exceeding day/frequency limits requires Special Permit with public hearing. CT statewide law effective Oct 1, 2024 expanded municipal authority.
- **Key Notes**: Very restrictive: max 21 days per 6-month period, owner must be present. CT state 15% room occupancy tax is the primary financial burden.
- **Penalties**: Zoning violations subject to municipal fines
- **Sources**: https://www.hartford.gov/government/departments/development-services/planning-zoning ; Hartford Dept. of Development Services — hartfordct.gov/Government/Departments/DDS
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.hartford.gov/government/departments/development-services/planning-zoning](https://www.hartford.gov/government/departments/development-services/planning-zoning)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ct-hartford/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ct-hartford/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-connecticut-mystic"></a>Mystic, Connecticut
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-connecticut-mystic`
- **Location**: Mystic, Connecticut, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Varies by jurisdiction. Groton side: zoning permit required. Stonington side: no permit required after voters rejected proposed ordinance in March 2023. CT state room occupancy tax registration required for all STR operators.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: In Stonington, maximum occupancy information must be made available at the STR and provided to renters in writing; children under 12 excluded from max occupancy calculation. Fire Marshal may confirm and inspect. Groton side: zoning permit standards apply.
- **Tax Rate**: Connecticut Room Occupancy Tax: 15% (11% for bed & breakfasts). Registration with CT Department of Revenue Services (DRS) required. Platforms like Airbnb/VRBO collect and remit to state; host registration still recommended.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Mystic straddles two separate Connecticut municipalities — the Town of Groton and the Town of Stonington — each with its own regulations. (1) Groton: STR zoning regulations effective May 15, 2024; zoning permit required from Groton Planning and Development Services. (2) Stonington: Voters rejected the proposed STR ordinance at Town Meeting (February/March 2023). As a result, Stonington has no town-specific STR permit or registration requirement, though CT state taxes still apply.
- **Minimum Stay**: CT defines STR as rental of furnished residential property for 30 consecutive calendar days or less for room occupancy tax purposes.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None confirmed for either Groton or Stonington from official sources.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) collect and remit Connecticut Room Occupancy Tax (15%) on behalf of hosts. Host registration with CT DRS is still recommended for compliance tracking.
- **Effective Date**: 2024-05-15
- **Compliance Notes**: Mystic is not a single municipality — it is a village straddling the towns of Groton and Stonington. (1) Groton side: STR zoning permit required (effective May 15, 2024) from Groton Planning and Development Services. (2) Stonington side: No town-specific permit required after voters rejected a proposed ordinance in March 2023. Stonington's ordinance had proposed primary residence requirements for new buyers. For all CT STRs: 15% room occupancy tax applies; DRS registration recommended. Stonington retains the right to refer nuisance/safety issues to relevant enforcement agents (police, fire, zoning, building, health).
- **Key Notes**: The key compliance factor for Mystic is determining whether the property is in Groton or Stonington — the Mystic River roughly divides the two towns. Check property tax bills to confirm the taxing municipality. Groton implemented STR zoning rules in May 2024; Stonington rejected an STR ordinance in early 2023 and currently has no local STR permit requirements. All operators in CT owe the 15% Room Occupancy Tax regardless of which side. Connecticut municipalities have limited authority to regulate STRs based on length of stay without specific state statutory delegation.
- **Penalties**: Stonington (prior draft ordinance): civil fines up to $250 per violation (per CGS § 7-152c), with permit suspension for up to 30 days to correct violations and potential permit revocation. Groton: penalties per zoning ordinance — verify with Groton Planning Dept. CT DRS penalties for failure to collect/remit Room Occupancy Tax also apply.
- **Sources**: https://www.stonington-ct.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif3851/f/news/str_ordinance_final.pdf | https://www.stonington-ct.gov/archived/news/final-draft-ordinance-short-term-rentals | https://www.stonington-ct.gov/archived/news/final-update-on-stoningtons-proposed-short-term-rental-ordinance | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2024/rpt/pdf/2024-R-0044.pdf | Groton STR permit details: verify at https://www.groton-ct.gov/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-connecticut-mystic/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-connecticut-mystic/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-ct-new-haven"></a>New Haven, Connecticut
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ct-new-haven`
- **Location**: New Haven, Connecticut, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Conditional — multi-unit non-owner-occupied (2–3 units) and all 4+ unit properties require a Residential Rental Business License
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Residential Rental Business License fee applies
- **Primary Residence Required**: Depends on property type
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per zoning
- **Tax Rate**: CT state 15% room occupancy tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Compliance with local zoning, noise, and building codes required
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not specified
- **Platform Obligations**: CT 15% tax applies
- **Effective Date**: 2024-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Managed through Livable City Initiative (LCI). No single dedicated STR ordinance.
- **Key Notes**: Residential Rental Business License required for multi-unit properties. Yale University presence drives strong STR demand.
- **Penalties**: Code violations subject to LCI enforcement
- **Sources**: https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments/livable_city_initiative/rental_licensing.asp ; New Haven Livable City Initiative — newhavenct.gov/government/departments/livable-city-initiative
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments/livable_city_initiative/rental_licensing.asp](https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments/livable_city_initiative/rental_licensing.asp)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ct-new-haven/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ct-new-haven/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-connecticut-new-london"></a>New London, Connecticut
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-connecticut-new-london`
- **Location**: New London, Connecticut, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **None**
- **Permit / License Required**: No – no city-specific STR license or permit program has been adopted as of 2026-07-29
- **Tax Registration Required**: Connecticut state room occupancy tax (15%) applies to STRs statewide; platforms typically collect and remit. No separate New London city STR tax registration identified.
- **Permit Fee**: None identified at city level
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not specified – no local ordinance adopted
- **Rental Day Cap**: None identified
- **Occupancy Limit**: None identified via local STR ordinance
- **Tax Rate**: Connecticut state room occupancy tax: 15% (state-level); no confirmed city-specific STR surcharge
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No STR-specific zoning rules adopted by New London as of research date. General zoning code applies.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not regulated at city level
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None identified
- **Insurance Required**: Not required by local ordinance
- **Platform Obligations**: None mandated by city ordinance; state-level tax remittance applies via marketplace facilitator rules
- **Effective Date**: N/A – no STR ordinance in effect
- **Compliance Notes**: Connecticut municipalities historically lacked clear statutory authority to regulate STRs by ordinance. The Connecticut General Assembly's STR task force (created under PA 25-73) was required to report by January 1, 2026 but work was reportedly not yet complete as of January 2026. New London has not adopted its own STR ordinance. Conventional bed-and-breakfasts face separate regulations.
- **Key Notes**: No dedicated STR regulatory framework exists in New London as of 2026-07-29. Operators must comply with state tax obligations and any applicable general zoning/building codes. Regulatory landscape may change if CT General Assembly grants municipalities broader STR authority.
- **Penalties**: None under a city STR ordinance (none adopted); general nuisance or zoning enforcement may apply
- **Sources**: Unknown – no official New London, CT city government STR page found. State-level context: https://cga.ct.gov/2026/rpt/pdf/2026-R-0025.pdf; https://cga.ct.gov/2024/rpt/pdf/2024-R-0044.pdf; https://www.newlondonct.gov (no STR ordinance page found)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-connecticut-new-london/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-connecticut-new-london/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-ct-stamford"></a>Stamford, Connecticut
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ct-stamford`
- **Location**: Stamford, Connecticut, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Rental Dwelling Registration, Certificate of Apartment Occupancy, and Certificate of Code Compliance required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Multiple permit fees apply
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — owner must live on-site in most residential zones (RA-1, RA-2, RA-3)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Max 3 rentals per 6 months; max 21 cumulative days per 6-month period
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per zoning
- **Tax Rate**: CT state 15% room occupancy tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs prohibited in most residential zones unless owner lives on-site
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not specified
- **Platform Obligations**: CT 15% tax applies
- **Effective Date**: 2024-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: No dedicated STR license, but general rental registration with annual inspection required. Most residential zones de-facto restrict non-hosted STRs.
- **Key Notes**: Effectively bans non-owner-occupied STRs in residential zones. Three-step registration process with annual inspections.
- **Penalties**: Rental violations subject to municipal fines and license revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.stamfordct.gov/government/operations/health-human-services/housing-services/landlord-property-manager-information ; City of Stamford Building Dept. — stamfordct.gov/government/building
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.stamfordct.gov/government/operations/health-human-services/housing-services/landlord-property-manager-information](https://www.stamfordct.gov/government/operations/health-human-services/housing-services/landlord-property-manager-information)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ct-stamford/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ct-stamford/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-connecticut-westport"></a>Westport, Connecticut
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-connecticut-westport`
- **Location**: Westport, Connecticut, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **None**
- **Permit / License Required**: No formally adopted STR license program confirmed. A draft/proof-of-concept permit application portal (str.engagewestport.org) exists but is explicitly not official city policy and has not passed City Council.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Connecticut state room occupancy tax (15%) applies statewide; no confirmed city-specific STR tax registration
- **Permit Fee**: Draft portal referenced a $750 fee, but this has not been adopted as official city policy
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not confirmed via adopted ordinance
- **Rental Day Cap**: None confirmed via adopted ordinance
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not confirmed via adopted ordinance; draft portal noted staff review of occupancy
- **Tax Rate**: Connecticut state room occupancy tax: 15%; no confirmed Westport STR surcharge
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Town zoning regulations (last revised April 12, 2024) govern land use; no confirmed STR-specific zoning text amendments identified in official records
- **Minimum Stay**: Draft portal referenced rentals of less than 30 days as the regulated category, but no ordinance adopted
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None confirmed
- **Insurance Required**: Not confirmed via adopted ordinance
- **Platform Obligations**: None confirmed via adopted city ordinance
- **Effective Date**: N/A – no STR ordinance confirmed in effect
- **Compliance Notes**: The str.engagewestport.org portal explicitly states it is 'a proof of concept test site… not an official City of Westport site and is not in production' and that 'features and policies on this site have not completed staff or legal review and have not been passed by City Council.' Official ordinances are listed at westportct.gov but no STR-specific ordinance was confirmed. Westport's zoning regulations are hosted at online.encodeplus.com/regs/westport-ct/.
- **Key Notes**: No confirmed adopted STR ordinance in Westport, CT as of 2026-07-29. A draft framework was in development. General CT state tax obligations apply. Operators should contact Westport Town Hall or the Planning & Zoning Department directly.
- **Penalties**: None under an adopted STR ordinance (none confirmed)
- **Sources**: https://www.westportct.gov/government/charter-ordinances-regulations; https://www.westportct.gov/government/departments-a-z/planning-and-zoning-department/zoning-and-subdivision-regulations; https://library.municode.com/ct/westport (no STR-specific ordinance confirmed); draft portal (non-official): https://str.engagewestport.org
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-connecticut-westport/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-connecticut-westport/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-de-bethany-beach"></a>Bethany Beach, Delaware
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-de-bethany-beach`
- **Location**: Bethany Beach, Delaware, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual Bethany Beach Rental License; Safety Certification Form required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $100/unit/year; June 1–May 31 license year
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard town codes apply
- **Tax Rate**: DE State 4.5% + 7% Town Rental Tax = 11.5% total
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must comply with town zoning
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: License required before renting or advertising; Safety Certification Form required
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: License year runs June 1–May 31. Safety Certification Form required before license issued — cannot rent or advertise without it. 11.5% combined tax is among highest in Delaware.
- **Key Notes**: Safety Certification Form required; $100/year; June–May license year; 11.5% combined tax (4.5% state + 7% local).
- **Penalties**: License denial/revocation
- **Sources**: https://townofbethanybeach.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://townofbethanybeach.com](https://townofbethanybeach.com)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-bethany-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-bethany-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-de-dagsboro"></a>Dagsboro, Delaware
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-de-dagsboro`
- **Location**: Dagsboro, Delaware, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual Dagsboro Rental License; $150/year
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $150/year; $45 late fee; annual renewal Jan 1
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard town codes
- **Tax Rate**: DE State 4.5% + 3% Gross Rental Receipts Tax = 7.5% total
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Verify with town hall (302-732-3777)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Must be current on all town taxes; Gross Rental Receipts Tax due annually Feb 1
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Three-strike automatic license revocation: 3 noise disturbance violations in a calendar year = automatic revocation with no appeal process. Must be current on ALL town taxes and assessments to obtain/renew license.
- **Key Notes**: 3-strike automatic license revocation for noise; $150/year; 7.5% combined tax; must be current on all town taxes.
- **Penalties**: License revocation after 3 noise violations; fines
- **Sources**: https://dagsboro.delaware.gov
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://dagsboro.delaware.gov](https://dagsboro.delaware.gov)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-dagsboro/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-dagsboro/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-de-dewey-beach"></a>Dewey Beach, Delaware
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-de-dewey-beach`
- **Location**: Dewey Beach, Delaware, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual Dewey Beach Rental License; tiered by bedroom count
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $250+ (tiered: 1–2BR = $250; additional fee per extra bedroom); May 1–April 30 license year
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: 2 persons/bedroom + 2 (children ≤5 exempt); cannot advertise higher occupancy
- **Tax Rate**: DE State 4.5% + 3% Dewey Beach accommodations tax = 7.5% total
- **Zoning Restrictions**: General town zoning compliance
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: License certificate + window cling must be displayed visibly at front entrance
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: License year runs May 1–April 30 (not calendar year). Annual safety certification affidavit mandatory. Separate application per unit. Trash contract with designated vendor (Casella) required. License + window cling must be displayed at front entrance.
- **Key Notes**: License year May–April; safety affidavit required; $250+ tiered fee; 7.5% combined tax; window cling display required.
- **Penalties**: License revocation; fines for noise/safety violations
- **Sources**: https://www.townofdeweybeach.gov
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.townofdeweybeach.gov](https://www.townofdeweybeach.gov)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-dewey-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-dewey-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-de-dover"></a>Dover, Delaware
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-de-dover`
- **Location**: Dover, Delaware, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual Short-Term Rental Use License; $200/year; primary residence + pre-license inspection required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $200/year (prorated if obtained mid-year); expires January 31 annually
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — STRICT: must be permanent Dover resident; property must be primary residence
- **Rental Day Cap**: 30 days/year maximum (hard annual cap)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Tied to number of rooms
- **Tax Rate**: DE State 4.5% only (no local STR tax) = 4.5% total
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must verify zoning with Planning & Inspections before applying; non-primary-residence prohibited
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — pre-license inspection by City Code Enforcement required
- **Platform Obligations**: No specific platform obligations beyond state tax
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Dover is Delaware's most restrictive city. 30-day/year hard cap. Primary residence + Dover residency required. Pre-license Code Enforcement inspection mandatory. Non-resident investors CANNOT legally operate STRs in Dover. Only owner-occupied homesharing effectively permitted.
- **Key Notes**: 30-day/year hard cap; primary residence only; Dover residency required; $200/year; pre-license Code Enforcement inspection.
- **Penalties**: License revocation; code enforcement action; permits@dover.de.us
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofdover.gov
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cityofdover.gov](https://www.cityofdover.gov)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-dover/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-dover/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-de-fenwick-island"></a>Fenwick Island, Delaware
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-de-fenwick-island`
- **Location**: Fenwick Island, Delaware, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual Town of Fenwick Island STR License; $185/year
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $185/year; $100 late fee if property rented before license obtained
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum 12 persons per dwelling (hard cap regardless of bedroom count)
- **Tax Rate**: DE State 4.5% + 8% Gross Rental Receipts Tax (quarterly) = 12.5% total — highest in Delaware
- **Zoning Restrictions**: General town zoning; HOA/CC&R restrictions common
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: License required; Gross Rental Receipts Tax paid quarterly
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Fenwick Island has the HIGHEST combined STR tax rate in Delaware at 12.5%. Hard 12-person occupancy cap regardless of bedroom count. Local 8% gross rental receipts tax paid quarterly. HOA/CC&R restrictions very common.
- **Key Notes**: 12.5% combined tax (highest in DE); hard 12-person cap; $185/year license; 8% quarterly local tax.
- **Penalties**: License denial; fines; HOA enforcement possible
- **Sources**: https://www.fenwickisland.delaware.gov
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.fenwickisland.delaware.gov](https://www.fenwickisland.delaware.gov)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-fenwick-island/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-fenwick-island/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-de-georgetown"></a>Georgetown, Delaware
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-de-georgetown`
- **Location**: Georgetown, Delaware, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual Georgetown Rental License; fee not publicly listed (contact town hall)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Contact Georgetown Town Hall directly; pre-license inspection at applicant's expense
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard codes
- **Tax Rate**: DE State 4.5% only = 4.5% total (proposed Sussex County 3% tax was defeated late 2024)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Verify with Georgetown Planning & Zoning
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Pre-license inspection required at applicant's expense (unlike many other DE cities). License must be displayed near main entrance with owner/PM/Code Officer contact info. Fire safety compliance required. Sussex County seat — modest STR demand driven by government visitors.
- **Key Notes**: Pre-license inspection at applicant's expense; license displayed at entrance; Sussex County 3% tax proposal defeated late 2024; 4.5% state tax only.
- **Penalties**: Code enforcement; license revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.georgetowndel.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.georgetowndel.com](https://www.georgetowndel.com)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-georgetown/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-georgetown/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-de-kent-county"></a>Kent County (Unincorporated), Delaware
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-de-kent-county`
- **Location**: Kent County (Unincorporated), Delaware, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No — no county-level STR permit required; owner-occupancy requirement REMOVED July 29, 2025
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — REMOVED July 29, 2025 by Kent County Levy Court unanimous vote
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard codes
- **Tax Rate**: DE State 4.5% only = 4.5% total
- **Zoning Restrictions**: General county zoning and building codes; HOA restrictions possible
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2025-07-29
- **Compliance Notes**: MAJOR 2025 CHANGE: Kent County Levy Court voted unanimously July 29, 2025 to eliminate owner-occupancy requirement for STRs. Previous 5-acre threshold also eliminated. Now one of the more permissive unincorporated areas in DE. Do NOT confuse with City of Dover — Dover has opposite rules (primary residence required + 30-day cap). Primarily serves transient workers (military, medical staff) and rural tourism.
- **Key Notes**: Owner-occupancy requirement ELIMINATED July 29, 2025; no permit; 4.5% state only — do NOT confuse with City of Dover which has opposite strict rules.
- **Penalties**: General zoning enforcement only
- **Sources**: https://www.kentcountyde.gov
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.kentcountyde.gov](https://www.kentcountyde.gov)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-kent-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-kent-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-de-lewes"></a>Lewes, Delaware
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-de-lewes`
- **Location**: Lewes, Delaware, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual City of Lewes Rental License; Rental ID Number required on all listings
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual fee (contact city); prior-year GRRT must be paid before renewal
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: 2 persons/bedroom + 2 additional (children ≤12 excluded)
- **Tax Rate**: DE State 4.5% + 5.5% Lewes GRRT = 10% total
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must comply with Lewes Zoning Code Ch. 197
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — Rental ID Number must appear on ALL listings (Airbnb/VRBO/direct)
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Rental ID Number required on all ads. Annual license must be renewed (prior-year GRRT paid first). 24/7 local contact with 2-hour response required. Good Neighbor Brochure, evacuation map, trash calendar provided to tenants. Smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguisher, GFCI required.
- **Key Notes**: Rental ID on all listings required; 5.5% GRRT (raised May 2025) + 4.5% state = 10% total; 24/7 contact required.
- **Penalties**: License revocation; fines
- **Sources**: https://ci.lewes.de.us/1382/Rentals
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://ci.lewes.de.us/1382/Rentals](https://ci.lewes.de.us/1382/Rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-lewes/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-lewes/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-de-milford"></a>Milford, Delaware
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-de-milford`
- **Location**: Milford, Delaware, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual Milford Residential Rental License; $50/year
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $50/unit/year; annual renewal Jan 1–Dec 31
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard building codes
- **Tax Rate**: DE State 4.5% only = 4.5% total (no local STR tax)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Verify via Civic Access portal or Planning & Zoning (302-424-8396)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Managed via Civic Access online portal; 4-year rotational inspection cycle by ward
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Relatively permissive — no owner-occupancy requirement, low $50 fee, no local STR tax. Milford straddles Kent and Sussex Counties. 4-year rotational inspection cycle. Primarily a traveling-worker market.
- **Key Notes**: Permissive; $50/year; no owner-occupancy; no local STR tax; 4-year inspection rotation; Civic Access portal.
- **Penalties**: License revocation; code enforcement
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofmilford.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cityofmilford.com](https://www.cityofmilford.com)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-milford/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-milford/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-delaware-millsboro"></a>Millsboro, Delaware
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-delaware-millsboro`
- **Location**: Millsboro, Delaware, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Delaware state business license for accommodation intermediaries: $25 (via onestop.delaware.gov). Town of Millsboro local lodging tax ordinance (3%) passed June 2026 — specific STR permit/license fee amount not confirmed in official municipal code search; contact Town of Millsboro directly.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Delaware state STR lodging tax: 4.5% (per 30 Del. C. Ch. 62). Town of Millsboro local lodging tax: 3% (passed by Town Council ordinance, June 2026). Combined effective rate: ~7.5% (4.5% state + 3% local). Note: The state's existing 8% hotel/lodging tax structure (prior to HB 168) allocated 5% to general fund, 1% Beach Preservation, 1% Delaware Tourism Office, 1% to county.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Millsboro is an incorporated municipality in Sussex County, Delaware. No specific STR-only zoning restriction ordinance was found in the official municipal code search beyond the newly enacted lodging tax. Delaware state law gives counties authority to impose up to 3% additional lodging tax on unincorporated areas; Millsboro as an incorporated town enacted its own 3% tax separately.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Delaware state law requires accommodation intermediaries (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) to obtain a Delaware business license ($25) and collect/remit the state 4.5% STR lodging tax. Hosts using a third-party intermediary are not required to obtain a separate state business license, but any municipal licensing requirements still apply. State short-term rental lodging tax is filed monthly via tax.delaware.gov.
- **Effective Date**: Delaware state STR lodging tax (4.5%): 2024 (HB 168/HS2); Millsboro 3% local lodging tax: June 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Millsboro's Town Council passed an ordinance in June 2026 establishing a 3% local lodging tax, adding to Delaware's existing state-level STR lodging tax framework. The new tax was primarily discussed in the context of hotel stays, but applies to lodging within town limits. No dedicated STR-specific registration or permit ordinance (separate from the general lodging/business license framework) was found in official sources as of this research. Operators should contact Town of Millsboro directly to confirm any municipal STR permit requirements beyond the lodging tax. Delaware state STR lodging tax (4.5%) applies statewide and must be remitted monthly.
- **Key Notes**: Millsboro is a small inland town in Sussex County, not a coastal resort community. STR activity is lower than in coastal towns. The June 2026 lodging tax ordinance is primarily aimed at hotel revenue but applies to all lodging within town limits. No evidence of a dedicated STR permit/registration scheme equivalent to coastal Delaware towns was found in official sources — verify with Town of Millsboro.
- **Penalties**: Failure to register for Delaware state tax collection results in fines and penalties per Delaware Division of Revenue. Late filing/payment of state STR lodging tax incurs statutory penalties and interest per 30 Del. C. Ch. 62. Local penalties for non-remittance of the new 3% Millsboro lodging tax apply per town ordinance.
- **Sources**: Delaware Division of Revenue STR FAQs: https://revenue.delaware.gov/short-term-rental-faqs/; Delaware HB 168/HS2 (30 Del. C. Ch. 62): https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail/141646; Millsboro Town Charter: https://charters.delaware.gov/millsboro.html; Millsboro 3% lodging tax ordinance (June 2026) reported by CoastTV/WDEL — official town ordinance text: contact Town of Millsboro at townofmillsboro.com or call Town Hall. No dedicated STR page found on official Millsboro .gov source.
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-delaware-millsboro/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-delaware-millsboro/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-de-new-castle-county"></a>New Castle County (Unincorporated), Delaware
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-de-new-castle-county`
- **Location**: New Castle County (Unincorporated), Delaware, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Partial — free biennial Rental Property Registration with Dept. of Land Use required (not a paid license)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: FREE; renew every odd-numbered year by May 1
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard building codes
- **Tax Rate**: DE State 4.5% only = 4.5% total (no county-level STR tax)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Highly variable by municipality — parcel-level zoning lookup strongly recommended; HOA restrictions very common in suburban developments
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb/VRBO) auto-collect 4.5% state tax
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Free biennial Rental Property Registration required with Dept. of Land Use — easy but required. Highly variable by specific municipality within county (Wilmington and Newark have their own stricter rules). Always do parcel-level zoning lookup via NCC Land Use website. HOA restrictions very common in NCC suburban developments.
- **Key Notes**: Free biennial registration required; no STR-specific tax; parcel-level zoning lookup critical; HOA restrictions very common; do NOT assume county rules apply inside cities.
- **Penalties**: Rental code enforcement
- **Sources**: https://www.newcastlede.gov
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.newcastlede.gov](https://www.newcastlede.gov)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-new-castle-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-new-castle-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-de-newark"></a>Newark, Delaware
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-de-newark`
- **Location**: Newark, Delaware, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Pending — first STR ordinance being drafted mid-2026; hosted-only model proposed
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not yet established
- **Primary Residence Required**: Proposed — owner must be present during ALL guest stays (hosted-only)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not yet established (whole-home STRs may become prohibited)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not yet established
- **Tax Rate**: DE State 4.5% only = 4.5% total (no local STR tax proposed yet)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Existing nontransient rental codes may prohibit STRs; STRs currently in legal grey area
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Currently complaint-driven enforcement under general code
- **Effective Date**: Pending
- **Compliance Notes**: Newark is drafting its FIRST STR ordinance as of mid-2026. Proposed hosted-only model would require owner presence during all stays and effectively ban whole-home STRs. Hosts operating whole-home STRs currently face legal risk. University of Delaware proximity drives demand.
- **Key Notes**: FIRST STR ordinance being drafted mid-2026; hosted-only model proposed; whole-home STRs may become prohibited — high risk for investors.
- **Penalties**: Complaint-driven enforcement under general code; future fines/revocation under new ordinance
- **Sources**: https://newarkde.gov
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://newarkde.gov](https://newarkde.gov)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-newark/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-newark/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-de-ocean-view"></a>Ocean View, Delaware
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-de-ocean-view`
- **Location**: Ocean View, Delaware, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual Ocean View Rental License; $150/year
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $150/year; $40 late fee after Jan 1; annual renewal due Jan 1
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Occupancy tied to parking: 1 parking space per bedroom = max vehicles/occupants
- **Tax Rate**: DE State 4.5% + 5% Gross Rental Receipts Tax = 9.5% total
- **Zoning Restrictions**: General town zoning compliance
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Gross Rental Receipts Tax due semi-annually (Jan–Jun due Aug 15; Jul–Dec due Feb 15)
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Unique parking-based occupancy limit: 1 parking space per bedroom determines max occupants. Must be in financial good standing with town — back taxes or unpaid assessments block license renewal. Semi-annual rental receipts tax remittance required.
- **Key Notes**: Parking-based occupancy limits; financial good standing required; $150/year; 9.5% combined tax (5% local + 4.5% state).
- **Penalties**: License denial for outstanding amounts; fines
- **Sources**: https://oceanviewde.gov
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://oceanviewde.gov](https://oceanviewde.gov)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-ocean-view/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-ocean-view/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-de-rehoboth-beach"></a>Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-de-rehoboth-beach`
- **Location**: Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — city rental license + DE state registration; 3-night minimum stay
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $50 base + $20/bedroom for each bedroom over 2 (e.g., 3BR=$70, 4BR=$90)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 3-night minimum stay required
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Delaware State Lodging Tax 8%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: 3-night minimum; annual license required
- **Minimum Stay**: 3 nights minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: 3-night minimum stay required. City rental license and Delaware state registration both required. Strict noise ordinance.
- **Key Notes**: Tiered fee: $50 + $20/BR over 2. 24/7 local contact with 2-hour physical response required. Annual self-inspection or city inspection. License must be posted inside unit. 2 persons/bedroom + 2 additional (children ≤6 exempt). 4.5% DE state + 7% city = 11.5% combined tax.
- **Penalties**: Fines + license revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofrehoboth.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cityofrehoboth.com](https://www.cityofrehoboth.com)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-rehoboth-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-rehoboth-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-de-seaford"></a>Seaford, Delaware
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-de-seaford`
- **Location**: Seaford, Delaware, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual Seaford Rental License; $100/year
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $100/unit/year; annual renewal Jan 1–Dec 31
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard city codes
- **Tax Rate**: DE State 4.5% only = 4.5% total (no local STR tax)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Verify with Code Department (302-629-9173)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Periodic property inspections for code compliance. License denied/revoked for unresolved code violations. Small inland market — primarily traveling healthcare workers and government contractors.
- **Key Notes**: $100/year; no local STR tax; periodic inspections; inland market driven by healthcare/government travelers.
- **Penalties**: License denial/revocation for code violations
- **Sources**: https://www.seafordde.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.seafordde.com](https://www.seafordde.com)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-seaford/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-seaford/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-delaware-south-bethany"></a>South Bethany, Delaware
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-delaware-south-bethany`
- **Location**: South Bethany, Delaware, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Rental license: $180 per property per year. A completed Rental/Non-Rental Form (2026-Master-App.Rental-NonRental-Form) must be submitted before a license is issued or parking permits purchased.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 8% town rental tax on total gross receipts, due by October 31 annually. Delaware state short-term rental lodging tax: 4.5% (per 30 Del. C. Ch. 62, reduced from 8% under HB 168/HS2). Combined minimum effective rate: ~12.5% (4.5% state + 8% local).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: South Bethany is an incorporated municipality in Sussex County, Delaware. Rental licenses are property-specific and must be purchased prior to renting. Parking permits (required seasonally May 15–September 15) are contingent on having completed the Rental/Non-Rental Form and resolved any outstanding property tax, rental tax, or rental license obligations.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Delaware state law (HB 168/HS2, 30 Del. C. Ch. 62) requires accommodation intermediaries (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) to obtain a Delaware business license ($25 via onestop.delaware.gov) and are responsible for collecting and remitting the state 4.5% short-term rental lodging tax on behalf of hosts. Hosts using a third-party intermediary are not required to obtain a separate state business license, though a municipal license is still required.
- **Effective Date**: Town rental license requirement: ongoing; Delaware state STR lodging tax (4.5% rate): effective with HS2 for HB 168 (2024 legislative session)
- **Compliance Notes**: All South Bethany property owners must submit the annual Rental/Non-Rental Form to Town Hall regardless of whether the property is rented. The town's rental license ($180) must be obtained before any rental activity. The 8% town rental tax on gross receipts must be remitted by October 31 each year. Delaware's state short-term rental lodging tax (4.5%) is filed and paid monthly via tax.delaware.gov by the 15th of the following month. State tax guidance is published in Technical Information Memorandum 2024-1 at revenue.delaware.gov.
- **Key Notes**: South Bethany is one of Delaware's 'Quiet Resorts' coastal towns. The town directly administers its own rental licensing and tax collection. Seasonal parking permits are tied to rental license compliance, making enforcement practically automatic for non-compliant owners. Outstanding fees from prior years (property tax, rental tax, rental license) must be cleared before new permits are issued.
- **Penalties**: Failure to register for Delaware state tax collection can result in fines and penalties per Delaware Division of Revenue. Local penalties for operating without a South Bethany rental license apply per town ordinance. Late filing/payment of state short-term rental lodging tax incurs statutory penalties and interest.
- **Sources**: Town of South Bethany General Information (official .gov): https://southbethany.delaware.gov/general-information/; Town of South Bethany homepage: https://southbethany.delaware.gov/; Delaware Division of Revenue STR FAQs: https://revenue.delaware.gov/short-term-rental-faqs/; Delaware HB 168/HS2 (30 Del. C. Ch. 62): https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail/141646
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-delaware-south-bethany/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-delaware-south-bethany/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-de-sussex-county"></a>Sussex County (Unincorporated), Delaware
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-de-sussex-county`
- **Location**: Sussex County (Unincorporated), Delaware, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No — NO county-level STR permit or license required in unincorporated areas
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: None (county level); platforms handle state registration
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Well/septic capacity may limit occupancy; verify with county
- **Tax Rate**: DE State 4.5% only = 4.5% total (proposed 3% county tax DEFEATED late 2024)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must comply with Sussex County zoning, land use, building, health, and septic codes; HOA restrictions may apply
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb/VRBO) auto-collect and remit 4.5% state tax
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: MOST PERMISSIVE major jurisdiction in Delaware. No STR permit, no local tax, no owner-occupancy, no day cap. Only state 4.5% tax applies. Sussex County is the PRIMARY vacation rental market in Delaware with 4,000+ active listings. Sussex County 3% local tax proposal was defeated by county council in late 2024. Sussex County land use reform ordinances active in 2026 — monitor for future STR-specific changes.
- **Key Notes**: Most permissive in DE — no permit, no local tax, no owner-occupancy, no day cap; 4.5% state only; proposed 3% county tax DEFEATED late 2024; monitor 2026 land use reform.
- **Penalties**: General zoning enforcement only
- **Sources**: https://sussexcountyde.gov
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://sussexcountyde.gov](https://sussexcountyde.gov)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-sussex-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-sussex-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-de-wilmington"></a>Wilmington, Delaware
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-de-wilmington`
- **Location**: Wilmington, Delaware, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Residential Property Rental License (general rental framework); STR-specific ordinance not yet enacted
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Contact Dept. of Licenses & Inspections: 302-576-2620
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (non-New Castle County owners must use licensed Wilmington property manager)
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (no STR-specific day cap)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard zoning/building codes
- **Tax Rate**: DE State 4.5% only = 4.5% total (no dedicated local STR tax)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Some residential zones may restrict transient use; B&B zoning separate; verify with city
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Non-New Castle County owners must retain Wilmington-licensed property manager; periodic interior/exterior inspections; STR-specific ordinance discussed but not passed as of mid-2026
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: General residential rental license applies — no STR-specific ordinance as of mid-2026. City explored stricter rules (caps, additional taxes) but no final vote. Non-New Castle County owners must use licensed local property manager. Regulatory status in flux — monitor closely.
- **Key Notes**: No STR-specific ordinance; general rental license applies; non-county owners need licensed PM; stricter rules under discussion.
- **Penalties**: Code enforcement; potential license revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.wilmingtonde.gov
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.wilmingtonde.gov](https://www.wilmingtonde.gov)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-wilmington/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-de-wilmington/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-district-of-columbia-washington"></a>Washington, District of Columbia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-district-of-columbia-washington`
- **Location**: Washington, District of Columbia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — unchanged; DLCP short-term or vacation rental license endorsement required.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unchanged — 90 nights/year for unhosted vacation rentals; 30 consecutive nights max per stay.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — pending full DC legislative process
- **Compliance Notes**: Two open bills now affect DC STR operators. The March 2026 STR Regulation Amendment Act would expand hosting to renters, create a special-event license, and allow a second-property license. The July 10, 2026 Illegal Occupancy Enforcement Amendment Act would empower police to remove guests who overstay their booking and confirms STR guests are not tenants under DC housing law. Neither bill is in effect — both must pass Council, receive mayoral approval, survive 60-day congressional review, and be published in the DC Register. Existing rules (90-night unhosted cap, primary-residence requirement, DLCP license) remain in force.
- **Key Notes**: Two simultaneous STR bills pending in DC Council. Current rules (90-night/year cap, primary residence, DLCP license display on listings) remain unchanged. The Illegal Occupancy bill, if passed, would give hosts a legal tool to remove guests who refuse to leave after their stay ends. The March Amendment Act, if passed, would open hosting to the city's ~185,000 renter households for the first time.
- **Penalties**: Current: standard DLCP enforcement applies. Proposed Illegal Occupancy Act: unlawful occupancy by overstaying guest is a misdemeanor (up to 180 days imprisonment plus fine).
- **Sources**: https://doee.dc.gov/service/short-term-rental-license
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-district-of-columbia-washington/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-district-of-columbia-washington/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-26

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### <a id="us-district-of-columbia-washington-d-c"></a>Washington D.C., District of Columbia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-district-of-columbia-washington-d-c`
- **Location**: Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual license from DLCP still required; new categories added for renters and second-home owners during special events
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Proposed: no longer strictly required during designated special event periods; second-home owners eligible for event-period licenses
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90-night annual cap would be temporarily lifted during mayor-designated special events under new 'special event' license category
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Pending DC Council vote (introduced March 13 2026; still under council review as of June 28 2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: Mayor Bowser introduced the STR Regulation Amendment Act of 2026 on March 13, 2026, proposing significant liberalization of DC's STR rules ahead of major events. The bill would allow renters (with landlord authorization) and second-home owners to obtain STR licenses — a first for DC. A new special-event license category would temporarily lift the 90-night cap during events designated by the Mayor (e.g., FIFA World Cup, presidential inaugurations, July 4th celebrations). The bill is pending before the DC Council; no effective date or final text has been adopted.
- **Key Notes**: • Renters would be able to host STRs for the first time, provided they have written permission from their landlord. • Second-home owners would qualify for an STR license for the first time. • A new 'special event' license temporarily suspends the 90-night cap during Mayor-designated events. • The bill consolidates existing license categories and updates operational definitions — but has not yet passed the DC Council.
- **Penalties**: Existing DC STR violations: fines apply under existing DLCP enforcement; penalty schedule not changed by proposed amendment
- **Sources**: https://mayor.dc.gov/release/mayor-bowser-announces-new-short-term-rental-legislation-create-more-economic-opportunities
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-district-of-columbia-washington-d-c/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-district-of-columbia-washington-d-c/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-09 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-09

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### <a id="us-florida-anna-maria"></a>Anna Maria, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-anna-maria`
- **Location**: Anna Maria, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Vacation Rental Registration with the City of Anna Maria, plus a Florida DBPR Transient Public Lodging license.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register with the Florida Dept of Revenue (for sales tax) and Manatee County Tax Collector (for TDT).
- **Permit Fee**: Variable municipal registration and safety inspection fees apply. Annual renewal is required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No cap on total rental days.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Strictly limited to the lesser of: 2 guests per bedroom (for bedrooms >100 sq ft) plus 1 guest per bedroom (70-100 sq ft) plus 2 additional guests; or a maximum of 8 occupants per unit.
- **Tax Rate**: 13% total tax (7% Florida state sales and use tax + 6% Manatee County Tourist Development Tax).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Permitted in residential zones but subject to strict local occupancy, parking, noise, and trash ordinances. HOAs and condo associations often impose additional restrictions.
- **Minimum Stay**: None (transient rentals allowed by-right but highly regulated).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None, but occupancy and parking quotas limit unit capacity.
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended (standard commercial general liability covering guest accommodations).
- **Platform Obligations**: None formally active; hosts are responsible for listing valid business license details on all advertisements.
- **Effective Date**: City Vacation Rental Ordinance in force.
- **Compliance Notes**: Operators must pass an annual safety inspection, provide a 24/7 local contact agent, and post evacuation maps. Strict sea turtle nesting lighting regulations apply from May 1 to October 31.
- **Key Notes**: A highly active barrier island STR market. The city enforces strict quiet hours (10 p.m. to 8 a.m.) for outdoor pool and spa areas, with automated noise sensors becoming common.
- **Penalties**: Violations of occupancy, parking, trash, or turtle-safe lighting codes result in heavy fines and potential suspension of the vacation rental permit.
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofannamaria.com/building-department/vacation-rental-registration ; City of Anna Maria (cityofannamaria.com); Manatee County Tax Collector; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cityofannamaria.com/building-department/vacation-rental-registration](https://www.cityofannamaria.com/building-department/vacation-rental-registration)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-anna-maria/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-anna-maria/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="us-florida-bradenton-beach"></a>Bradenton Beach, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-bradenton-beach`
- **Location**: Bradenton Beach, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: State DBPR vacation rental license required under Florida law; local permit requirements TBD
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Proposed — specific cap not yet confirmed in public records
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — final commission vote expected within weeks of July 21, 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Bradenton Beach is in early-stage deliberations over a local STR occupancy cap ordinance. As of July 29, 2026, no ordinance has been introduced or voted on. Operators are currently subject to Florida state DBPR vacation rental licensing requirements only. Hosts should monitor the city commission agenda for a formal ordinance introduction.
- **Key Notes**: Proposal stage only — no ordinance adopted. State DBPR license required now under Florida Statutes Chapter 509. Local occupancy cap proposal pending. A two-adults-per-bedroom-plus-two model has been discussed regionally in nearby Hernando County. No adoption timeline confirmed.
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.bradentonbeach.com/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-bradenton-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-bradenton-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-fl-cape-coral"></a>Cape Coral, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-fl-cape-coral`
- **Location**: Cape Coral, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual City Rental Registration ($350/property, eff. Jan 1, 2026) + FL DBPR Vacation Rental License
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $350/year city registration + DBPR license fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 7-day minimum stay required
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: FL State 6% + Lee County TDT 5% = ~11%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: 7-day minimum stay; annual registration required
- **Minimum Stay**: 7 days minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — DBPR
- **Effective Date**: 2026-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: 7-day minimum stay required. Jan 1, 2026: all residential rentals must register annually ($350). Governed by Resolution 279-25 and Ordinance 53-25. Owner must provide 24/7 local contact. Anniversary-date renewal.
- **Key Notes**: 7-day minimum stay; $350/year registration from Jan 2026; $1,000 first violation; 11% combined tax.
- **Penalties**: 1st violation: $1,000; 2nd: $2,000; subsequent +$2,000
- **Sources**: https://www.capecoral.gov/RentalRegistration
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.capecoral.gov/RentalRegistration](https://www.capecoral.gov/RentalRegistration)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-fl-cape-coral/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-fl-cape-coral/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="us-florida-citrus-county-unincorporated"></a>Citrus County (Unincorporated), Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-citrus-county-unincorporated`
- **Location**: Citrus County (Unincorporated), Florida, USA (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — proposal stage
- **Compliance Notes**: Citrus County is advancing a proposed ordinance to establish countywide operating standards for short-term vacation rentals, including Airbnb and VRBO properties. The ordinance has not yet been adopted. Hosts in unincorporated Citrus County should monitor county commission meeting agendas for vote dates and review the proposed standards when published. No new requirements are in effect yet.
- **Key Notes**: 1) Citrus County is moving ahead with an STR ordinance proposal similar to one rejected by Hernando County on July 28, 2026. 2) The ordinance would establish countywide operating standards for all STR platforms. 3) Not yet adopted — hosts are not yet required to comply with new rules. 4) Hosts should track the county commission's progress on this proposal.
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/hernando-county-rejects-short-term-rental-ordinance-as-citrus-county-moves-ahead-with-similar-proposal/ar-AA28U2Mj
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-citrus-county-unincorporated/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-citrus-county-unincorporated/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="us-florida-clearwater"></a>Clearwater, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-clearwater`
- **Location**: Clearwater, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Florida DBPR Vacation Rental License + City Business Tax Receipt (BTR).
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register with the Florida Dept of Revenue and Pinellas County Tax Collector.
- **Permit Fee**: Variable municipal BTR fees. Pinellas County Tourist Development Tax registration is free but mandatory.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No cap on total rental days, but stays of less than 31 days are banned in residential zones.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests; subject to building safety codes.
- **Tax Rate**: 13% total transient tax (6% Florida state sales tax, 1% Pinellas County discretionary surtax, and 6% local Tourist Development Tax).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Short-term rentals (stays under 31 days) are strictly prohibited in all residential zoning districts. Nightly rentals are permitted only in designated Tourist (T) districts and specific commercial zones.
- **Minimum Stay**: 31-day minimum stay (or one full calendar month) required in all residential zones.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Strict zoning boundaries limit STR operations to dedicated tourist sectors.
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended (commercial liability is standard).
- **Platform Obligations**: None formally active; hosts must collect and remit the 6% Pinellas County TDT if the platform does not automate it.
- **Effective Date**: City zoning ordinances in force.
- **Compliance Notes**: Must comply with noise, trash, and parking codes. City zoning regulations preempt HOA rules, but HOAs can still impose stricter bans.
- **Key Notes**: Clearwater actively enforces the 31-day minimum stay rule in residential zones, utilizing code enforcement officers to audit listing platforms.
- **Penalties**: Operating an unpermitted STR in a residential zone triggers fines ($150 for a first offense, $300 for a second, and $500 for subsequent violations) and potential property liens.
- **Sources**: https://www.myclearwater.com/residents/clearwater-development-code/short-term-rentals ; City of Clearwater (myclearwater.com); Pinellas County Tax Collector; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.myclearwater.com/residents/clearwater-development-code/short-term-rentals](https://www.myclearwater.com/residents/clearwater-development-code/short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-clearwater/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-clearwater/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="us-florida-cocoa-beach"></a>Cocoa Beach, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-cocoa-beach`
- **Location**: Cocoa Beach, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: City vacation rental registration fee required (amount set per city registration form). Also required: Brevard County Business Tax Receipt; Florida Department of Revenue certificate of registration for sales, surtax, and transient rental taxes; Brevard County Tax Collector Tourist Development Tax registration; Florida DBPR transient public lodging establishment license.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum occupancy: 2 occupants per bedroom plus 2 additional occupants, with a hard cap of 8 total occupants per vacation rental (per Ordinance No. 1645, amending Ch. 26.5-53 of the City Code). Some pre-existing grandfathered properties may have higher limits. All vehicles must be parked in paved on-site parking spaces only — no on-street, sidewalk, right-of-way, or grass parking.
- **Tax Rate**: Brevard County Tourist Development Tax (rate set by Brevard County Tax Collector) + Florida state sales tax 6%; exact Brevard County TDT rate to be confirmed with Brevard County Tax Collector
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Short-term rentals are allowed only in certain designated zoning districts in Cocoa Beach. Properties outside permitted zones are not eligible. State law (F.S. 509.032(7)(b)) prevents cities from outright banning STRs, but Cocoa Beach's pre-2011 regulatory framework provides some additional local control.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum night stay requirement; city defines vacation rental consistent with Florida Statutes (rentals <30 days or 1 calendar month, more than 3 times per calendar year)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No published hard cap on total number of STR licenses citywide
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms collect state sales tax; hosts must independently manage Brevard County Tourist Development Tax registration and remittance
- **Effective Date**: Original ordinance adopted 2020 (Ordinance No. 1621); amended October 2023 (Ordinance No. 1645) — occupancy cap of 8 persons
- **Compliance Notes**: 1. Must register vacation rental property with the City of Cocoa Beach (Ordinance No. 1621, adopted 2020; amended by Ordinance No. 1645, 2023). 2. Must display maximum occupancy on vacation rental registration form. 3. At least one onsite telephone capable of calling 911 must be available in the main level common area, registered with the city and able to receive emergency notifications. 4. Interior posting of noise ordinance and other required notices required in a prominent location. 5. Must comply with Florida Building Code regardless of when the property was built. 6. A designated local responsible party/contact is required.
- **Key Notes**: Cocoa Beach's ability to regulate STRs is partially limited by state law (2011 Florida Legislature bill preventing cities from prohibiting STRs based solely on their classification). The 2023 amendment specifically addressed community concerns about excessive noise, parking, traffic, and occupancy issues. Governor DeSantis vetoed SB 280 in June 2024, maintaining local ordinance authority.
- **Penalties**: Failure to comply with Ordinance 2020/2023 can result in enforcement action; specific fine schedule to be confirmed with City of Cocoa Beach Development Services Department
- **Sources**: https://cocoabeach.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=&clip_id=3765&meta_id=202902 (Ordinance No. 1645 – official Cocoa Beach granicus document); https://viewpointcloud.blob.core.windows.net/profile-pictures/CBComplianceRequirements_Mon_Jul_06_2020_20:31:33_GMT+0000_(Greenwich_Mean_Time).pdf (Ordinance No. 1621 Vacation Rental Compliance Requirements – City of Cocoa Beach official document); City of Cocoa Beach Code of Ordinances Ch. 26.5 'Vacation Rentals'
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-cocoa-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-cocoa-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-florida-daytona-beach"></a>Daytona Beach, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-daytona-beach`
- **Location**: Daytona Beach, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Business Tax Receipt required (annual); STR zoning inquiry via Business Tax Office at (386) 671-8140. Long-term Rental Property Program (≥6 months): initial application $40, initial registration $50/unit, annual renewal $75/unit — STR operators must separately verify zoning allowance.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Accessory services must not exceed 20% of gross floor area; no explicit per-bedroom guest cap confirmed in current ordinance text
- **Tax Rate**: Volusia County Tourist/Convention Development Tax: 3% (enacted at 2% in 1978; raised to 3% by Ordinance 2003-07 effective July 1, 2003) + Florida state sales tax 6% = approximately 9% combined on rentals ≤6 months
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Short-term rentals are NOT permitted in residential-zoned areas. Permitted only in designated tourist and redevelopment zoning districts: 4 tourist zoning districts and 13 redevelopment zoning districts (primarily east of A1A, beachfront corridors, hotel/motel areas, downtown, and Midtown). Volusia County's zoning ordinance (in place since 2004) prohibits rentals of fewer than 30 days in residential-zoned areas. Properties must be confirmed via the city's Zoning GIS Information portal.
- **Minimum Stay**: No citywide minimum stay for permitted STR zones; rentals under 6 months subject to tourist tax; residential zones require minimum 30-day stay per county zoning (2004 ordinance)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No published cap on total number of STR licenses; zoning district eligibility effectively limits density
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO collect and remit Florida state sales tax; hosts remain responsible for ensuring proper collection and remittance of Volusia County Tourist/Convention Development Tax independently
- **Effective Date**: Zoning restrictions for residential areas in effect since 2004 (Volusia County); City Rental Property Program updated 2024
- **Compliance Notes**: 1. Must obtain Florida DBPR license as a transient public lodging establishment (Chapter 509, F.S.). 2. Must register with Florida Department of Revenue for sales tax certificate before applying for Volusia County Tourist Tax account. 3. Must obtain a valid City of Daytona Beach Business Tax Receipt (annual, expires September 30). 4. Must verify zoning eligibility before operation — contact Business Tax Office at (386) 671-8140. 5. Properties classified as 'Other Accommodations' (dwelling units rented to transient/tourist guests for <6 months). 6. City Commission repealed and replaced the Residential License Program in 2024; new ordinance requires all residential rental owners with <5 units to register annually.
- **Key Notes**: STRs are strictly zone-dependent — the vast majority of residential neighborhoods are ineligible. Operators must independently verify zoning eligibility using the Zoning GIS portal before purchasing or listing. Governor DeSantis vetoed SB 280 in June 2024, preserving local regulatory authority.
- **Penalties**: Code violations addressed by Code Compliance division; failure to hold required Business Tax Receipt or operate in non-permitted zones subject to code enforcement action; Volusia County tourist tax late-payment penalty of $50 for zero-dollar returns filed late
- **Sources**: https://www.daytonabeach.gov/266/Rental-Property-Program; https://www.volusia.org/services/financial-and-administrative-services/revenue-services/tourist-and-convention-development-tax/; https://www.volusia.org/services/financial-and-administrative-services/management-and-budget/pdf/FY25-Revenue-Manual-Combined.pdf (Volusia County FY25 Revenue Manual – Tourist Development Tax section)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-daytona-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-daytona-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-florida-delray"></a>Delray Beach, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-delray`
- **Location**: Delray Beach, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.delraybeach.com/business/business-tax-receipt ; LawfulStay
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.delraybeach.com/business/business-tax-receipt](https://www.delraybeach.com/business/business-tax-receipt)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-delray/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-delray/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-florida-destin"></a>Destin, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-destin`
- **Location**: Destin, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — City of Destin Short-Term Rental Registration (single-family, townhomes, duplexes, triplexes — NOT condos), City of Destin Business Tax Receipt, and Florida DBPR vacation rental dwelling/condo license
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Florida Dept. of Revenue Annual Resale Certificate (sales tax) and Okaloosa County Tourist Development Tax registration; Okaloosa County BTR
- **Permit Fee**: STR registration based on size: <2,499 sq ft $500, 2,500–4,999 sq ft $600, 5,000+ sq ft $700 (a $200/unit figure also appears in some city documents); late fees $100 after Mar 31/Apr 30 and $500 after Jun 1; Change of Use application $2,000 where required
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No annual day cap (STR defined as 1 day to 6 months)
- **Occupancy Limit**: 2 persons per legal bedroom plus 4 additional persons; overall cap of 24 persons per house regardless of bedrooms; occupancy limits enforced 10pm–7am
- **Tax Rate**: ~12–13% combined (6% FL state sales tax + ~1% Okaloosa discretionary surtax + 5–6% Okaloosa County Tourist Development Tax)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed only in specific zoning districts — city is divided into 20+ zones with ~13 permitting STRs; condos/apartments exempt from registration but must comply with other rules
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum (1 day to 6 months)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown (no density cap; grandfathering provisions exist for pre-existing uses)
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown (not confirmed as mandatory in sources reviewed)
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb/VRBO) collect/remit certain taxes; city-issued annual sticker/decal and required signage must be displayed
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance effective January 22, 2019 (with subsequent amendments); registration program ongoing
- **Compliance Notes**: Annual registration (Jan 1, due Mar 1); operating an STR is a commercial activity requiring a 'Change of Use' process with Planning/Engineering/Building inspections; notarized Affidavit of Bedrooms and Parking required; 1 parking space per bedroom
- **Key Notes**: Destin proper is in Okaloosa County; nearby Miramar Beach is in Walton County with separate rules ($300/yr Walton Vacation Rental Certificate). Pre-existing/grandfathered uses lapse if ceased for 6 months.
- **Penalties**: Code Enforcement Special Magistrate imposes fines for failure to register; citations/impoundment for parking violations; noise fines
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofdestin.com/736/Register-a-Short-Term-Rental ; City of Destin Code of Ordinances Ch. 13 Art. VI (cityofdestin.com / Municode); City of Destin FAQs; Okaloosa County (myokaloosa.com); The Short Term Shop
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cityofdestin.com/736/Register-a-Short-Term-Rental](https://www.cityofdestin.com/736/Register-a-Short-Term-Rental)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-destin/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-destin/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="us-florida-fernandina-beach"></a>Fernandina Beach, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-fernandina-beach`
- **Location**: Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Resort Rental Dwelling Permit (RRDP) required — annual renewal with late fees: 10% after October 1, 15% after November 1, 20% after December 1, 25% after January 1. Also required: Nassau County Tourist Development Tax account; Nassau County Business Tax Receipt; Florida DBPR Hotels and Restaurants Division license; Florida Department of Revenue sales tax registration.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not explicitly stated in found ordinance text; subject to RRDP inspection checklist standards
- **Tax Rate**: Nassau County Tourist Development Tax (rate set by Nassau County Tax Collector — confirm current rate at nassautaxes.com) + Florida state sales tax 6%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs (resort rentals) are ONLY permitted in R-3 (High Density Residential) zoning districts. Properties in R-1 or R-2 zoning districts are prohibited from operating as STRs UNLESS they received a valid Resort Rental Dwelling Permit (RRDP) before October 3, 2000 (the effective date of Ordinance 2000-28) AND the permit has not lapsed for more than 180 days — these are 'grandfathered' into the RRDP program. Grandfathered status transfers with the property address, not the property owner. All other zoning districts require a minimum 30-day rental period (long-term rental, regulated by Nassau County).
- **Minimum Stay**: Less than 30 days (short-term) permitted only in R-3 zones or for grandfathered properties; all other zones require minimum 29+ nights (30+ days) per City Code — listings must reflect the correct rental duration
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No published hard citywide cap on RRDP permits; eligibility limited by zoning district (R-3 only for new permits)
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: RRDP permit number must be clearly published on all online listings (e.g., 'City of Fernandina Beach, Short-Term Rental License # RRDP-00000-0000'). Failure to display permit number on listings is a code violation.
- **Effective Date**: Original ordinance: October 3, 2000 (Ordinance 2000-28); RRDP Inspection Checklist updated 2024 (www.fbfl.us/DocumentCenter/View/24511/RRDP-Inspection-List-2024)
- **Compliance Notes**: 1. Obtain Resort Rental Dwelling Permit (RRDP) from the City before listing. 2. Display RRDP number prominently on all online listings. 3. Long-term rental listings must show 29 nights or more (30+ days) per City Code. 4. The city actively monitors online listings for compliance and issues notices of violation for non-compliant properties. 5. Properties operating without proper RRDP authorization should be reported to the Code Enforcement Department at code@fbfl.us or (904) 310-3440. 6. Confirm property zoning status via the City Planning Department at (904) 310-3480 or using the Nassau County Property Appraisers GIS Map.
- **Key Notes**: Fernandina Beach maintains regulatory autonomy through its pre-June 2011 grandfathered ordinance status, giving it greater local STR control than most Florida municipalities. The city proactively enforces compliance. Nassau County (not the city) regulates long-term rentals in non-R-3 zones. The municipal code for Resort Rental Dwelling Permits is available at Municode: library.municode.com/fl/fernandina_beach/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH26BU_ARTVREREDWPE
- **Penalties**: Non-compliant STR operations referred to Code Enforcement; fines and permit revocation possible for repeated violations
- **Sources**: http://www.fbfl.us/792/Resort-Rentals (City of Fernandina Beach Official Website – Short Term / Resort Rentals page); https://www.fbfl.us/641/Code-Enforcement (City of Fernandina Beach Code Enforcement page); Fernandina Beach City Code Ch. 26, Art. V – Resort Rental Dwelling Permits: https://library.municode.com/fl/fernandina_beach/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH26BU_ARTVREREDWPE; RRDP Application: https://www.fbfl.us/DocumentCenter/View/24389; RRDP Inspection Checklist 2024: https://www.fbfl.us/DocumentCenter/View/24511/RRDP-Inspection-List-2024
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-fernandina-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-fernandina-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-florida-fort-lauderdale"></a>Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-fort-lauderdale`
- **Location**: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — City Vacation Rental Registration / Certificate of Compliance required (Ordinance C-16-25, Chapter 15 Article X), plus Florida DBPR license and Broward County Business Tax Receipt. DBPR license exempt if owner-occupied homestead renting a room only.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Florida Dept. of Revenue sales tax registration and Broward County Tourist Development Tax registration required (or proof platform remits on host's behalf).
- **Permit Fee**: Initial registration fee $350 (covers first two inspections for up to 4 units on one folio); renewal $160 non-owner-occupied / $80 owner-occupied; $75–$100 per inspection/re-inspection/no-show. Combined initial registration + inspection reported around $460.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — both owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied rentals are permitted (with different renewal fees).
- **Rental Day Cap**: None — state law preempts frequency/duration caps; STR defined as rentals more than three times per year for periods of 30 days or less.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum 2 persons per legal bedroom; transient occupants must not exceed the number on the certificate of compliance. (Note: 2024 Florida law allows alternative occupancy formulas based on square footage.)
- **Tax Rate**: ~13% combined (6% Florida state sales tax + 6% Broward County Tourist Development Tax + ~1% surtax).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in most zoning districts, but use of accessory dwelling units as vacation rentals is prohibited in RS-8 and RD-15 districts (per ULDR Sec. 47-19.2.A.7).
- **Minimum Stay**: None mandated; rentals of 30 days or less are regulated as vacation rentals.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no density cap identified.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — not confirmed as an explicit city mandate; tax/safety compliance is the documented focus.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb/Vrbo) may collect and remit state sales tax on the host's behalf; hosts can submit a tax statement/notarized letter naming the platform in lieu of separate proof.
- **Effective Date**: Amendment approved 2023-09-19 (program governed by Ordinance C-16-25).
- **Compliance Notes**: State and county licenses must be obtained before the city application via the LauderBuild portal. Mandatory annual safety inspection and Certificate of Compliance. Designated 24/7 responsible party must respond on-site within one hour. Noise-monitoring device required in all rentals retaining data for 180 days (Sec. 15-276(f)); off-street parking plan may be required. Applications process in ~5 business days once accepted; pending applications closed after 30 days.
- **Key Notes**: Three-tier compliance: State (DBPR), County (Broward BTR + TDT), City (registration + inspection). License approval can reportedly take months.
- **Penalties**: Civil penalties increased under 2023 amendment; reported at ~$250 per uncontested violation and up to $15,000/day during suspension; license revocation possible. Maximum penalties set for operating while under suspension.
- **Sources**: https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/departments/sustainable-development/community-enhancement-compliance/vacation-rentals ; City of Fort Lauderdale (fortlauderdale.gov) Vacation Rental Program / Ordinance C-16-25; loshaklaw.com; masterhost.ca; hometeamluxuryrentals.com; strrequirements.com.
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/departments/sustainable-development/community-enhancement-compliance/vacation-rentals](https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/departments/sustainable-development/community-enhancement-compliance/vacation-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-fort-lauderdale/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-fort-lauderdale/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-florida-hernando-county"></a>Hernando County, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-hernando-county`
- **Location**: Hernando County, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **None**
- **Permit / License Required**: No county-specific STR license or Certificate of Use requirement (proposed ordinance defeated). State DBPR vacation rental license remains required under Florida law.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Proposed: two adults per bedroom plus two additional guests
- **Tax Rate**: 5% Hernando County Tourist Development Tax on stays of six months or less; state sales tax also applies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No county-level STR zoning restriction adopted. Florida preemption (F.S. §509.032(7)(b)) bars county from banning or restricting duration/frequency of STRs unless ordinance predated June 1, 2011.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — ordinance in review; no final vote date set
- **Compliance Notes**: Hernando County's Board of County Commissioners voted 3-1 on July 28, 2026 to reject the second revision of its proposed STR ordinance, and the matter will not return for a second reading. Hosts in unincorporated Hernando County currently face no county-level STR registration or Certificate of Use requirement beyond Florida's statewide DBPR licensing regime. Local governments are limited by Florida Statute §509.032(7) from banning STRs or regulating duration/frequency of stays, though existing ordinances covering noise, traffic, and parking remain enforceable by the Hernando County Sheriff's Office and Code Enforcement. Hosts must still collect and remit the county's 5% Tourist Development Tax on stays of six months or less and file monthly returns even during months with zero activity.
- **Key Notes**: Proposed county STR ordinance (Certificate of Use + local occupancy/parking caps) was defeated 3-1 on July 28, 2026 — no county registration scheme exists. State DBPR vacation rental license is still mandatory for any property rented more than three times per year for under 30 days. County's 5% Tourist Development Tax applies to all short-term stays (≤6 months); monthly filings required. Noise, traffic, and parking violations remain enforceable under existing ordinances by HCSO/Code Enforcement.
- **Penalties**: No county STR-specific penalties (ordinance rejected). Violations of existing noise/parking/traffic ordinances enforceable by HCSO/Code Enforcement. State DBPR penalties apply for operating without a required state vacation rental license.
- **Sources**: https://www.hernandosun.com/2026/08/01/bocc-says-no-to-short-term-rentals-ordinance/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-hernando-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-hernando-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-02

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### <a id="us-florida-hillsborough-county"></a>Hillsborough County, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-hillsborough-county`
- **Location**: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes. Short-term rental operators must obtain a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Vacation Rental License (either 'Vacation Rental – Dwelling' or 'Vacation Rental – Condominiums' category depending on property type). A Hillsborough County Local Business Tax Receipt (formerly Occupational License) is also required. Properties in unincorporated Hillsborough County must additionally comply with county zoning and land development codes.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes. Operators must register with the Florida Department of Revenue for state sales tax and with Hillsborough County Tax Collector for the local Tourist Development Tax (TDT). Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo have entered into agreements with Florida and Hillsborough County to remit certain taxes on behalf of hosts, but hosts remain responsible for verifying collection and remittance.
- **Permit Fee**: DBPR Vacation Rental license fee: approximately $170–$195 per unit biennially (varies by unit count and type, subject to DBPR schedule). Hillsborough County Local Business Tax Receipt: approximately $30–$50 annually. Late fees and renewal penalties may apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No. Florida state law (F.S. § 509.032(7)) preempts local governments from banning vacation rentals or requiring owner-occupancy as a condition of operation for properties that were lawfully operating as vacation rentals. Primary residence is not a statutory requirement in unincorporated Hillsborough County.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None established at the county level for unincorporated Hillsborough County. Florida state law restricts local governments from imposing duration or frequency caps beyond what was in effect prior to June 1, 2011 under the 2011 preemption statute, though 2014 amendments allowed local regulations of certain operational aspects. No specific annual day cap is currently codified for unincorporated Hillsborough County.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Subject to Florida Building Code and DBPR licensing standards. DBPR requires a minimum of 37 square feet per sleeping occupant in licensed vacation rentals. Local zoning codes for unincorporated Hillsborough County may impose additional limits. No single universally published county-wide numeric cap beyond state/DBPR standards identified.
- **Tax Rate**: State Sales Tax: 6% (Florida). Hillsborough County Discretionary Sales Surtax: 1.5% (as of 2026, subject to county referendum outcomes). Hillsborough County Tourist Development Tax (TDT): 6% (levied on rentals of 6 months or less). Combined effective rate on short-term rental revenue: approximately 13.5%. Confirm current rates with Florida DOR and Hillsborough County Tax Collector as rates are subject to change.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unincorporated Hillsborough County zoning regulations apply. Vacation rentals are generally permitted in residential zones subject to compliance with the Land Development Code. Certain Planned Development (PD) or Homeowners Association (HOA) covenants may further restrict or prohibit STRs — these are private restrictions not enforced by the county but legally binding. Municipalities within Hillsborough County (Tampa, Temple Terrace, Plant City) have separate regulations.
- **Minimum Stay**: No county-mandated minimum stay for unincorporated Hillsborough County. DBPR defines a vacation rental as a property rented for periods of less than 30 days or 1 calendar month. Rentals of 30 days or more are not subject to TDT.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No specific density cap or concentration limit (e.g., per-block or per-building quota) has been identified for unincorporated Hillsborough County as of the research date. Individual HOA or condo association rules may impose de facto density limits.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated by Hillsborough County ordinance. DBPR licensing does not require proof of a specific STR insurance policy, but standard homeowner's policies frequently exclude commercial rental activity. Industry best practice and platform requirements (Airbnb AirCover, Vrbo's liability coverage) effectively require hosts to carry appropriate coverage. Florida law does not impose a minimum STR liability insurance requirement at the state level.
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb and Vrbo (Expedia Group) have Voluntary Collection Agreements (VCAs) with Hillsborough County and the Florida DOR to collect and remit state sales tax and county TDT on behalf of hosts for bookings made through their platforms. Hosts using platforms without VCAs remain solely responsible for tax collection and remittance. Platforms must comply with Florida's Vacation Rental Activity statute.
- **Effective Date**: Florida DBPR vacation rental licensing framework: ongoing, with periodic legislative updates. Hillsborough County TDT: ongoing. Most recent significant state-level STR preemption changes: 2011 (F.S. § 509.032(7)), amended 2014. As of 2026-08-08, no new county-specific STR ordinance with a materially different effective date has been identified for unincorporated Hillsborough County.
- **Compliance Notes**: Florida Statute § 509.032(7) limits the ability of local governments to regulate vacation rentals more restrictively than state law, particularly regarding outright bans or owner-occupancy mandates. However, counties may regulate operational aspects such as noise, parking, trash, and health/safety. Hillsborough County Code Enforcement handles nuisance complaints. Hosts should check both county unincorporated area rules AND any applicable municipality rules if the property is within Tampa, Temple Terrace, or Plant City city limits, as those jurisdictions have separate STR frameworks. Tampa City Council has at various times considered additional registration requirements.
- **Key Notes**: 1) Florida is a state-preemption jurisdiction — local STR bans are generally prohibited under state law. 2) Operators must hold both a state DBPR license AND a county business tax receipt. 3) The combined tax burden (~13.5%) is among the higher rates in Florida. 4) HOA/condo restrictions are private and separate from government regulation but must be independently reviewed. 5) Municipalities within Hillsborough County (especially Tampa) have their own rules — this record covers unincorporated areas only unless otherwise noted. 6) The 2025–2026 Florida legislative session saw continued discussion of STR preemption expansion; verify any new statutes passed after early 2026.
- **Penalties**: DBPR: Operating without a vacation rental license can result in fines up to $1,000 per day per violation, license denial/revocation, and cease-and-desist orders. Florida DOR: Failure to collect/remit sales tax results in back taxes, interest, and penalties up to 50% of unpaid tax. Hillsborough County: Failure to remit TDT results in penalties and interest per county ordinance. Code Enforcement violations (noise, occupancy) can result in additional fines per Hillsborough County Code.
- **Sources**: Florida Statutes § 509.032(7); Florida DBPR Vacation Rental Licensing (myfloridalicense.com); Hillsborough County Tax Collector – Tourist Development Tax (hillstax.org); Florida Department of Revenue (floridarevenue.com); Hillsborough County Land Development Code; Airbnb/Vrbo Voluntary Collection Agreement disclosures; FRLA STR resources. Research date: 2026-08-08.
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-hillsborough-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-hillsborough-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-08

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### <a id="us-florida-holmes-beach"></a>Holmes Beach, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-holmes-beach`
- **Location**: Holmes Beach, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Initial Vacation Rental Certificate Application (includes inspections): $545.00; Renewal (every two years): $545.00; First Re-inspection: $50.00; Second Re-inspection: $75.00; Change of Authorized Agent: $50.00
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified as annual cap; minimum stay requirements enforced by zoning district (see min_stay)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum overnight occupancy: 6 persons OR 2 persons per bedroom, whichever is greater
- **Tax Rate**: Florida state sales tax (6%) + Manatee County local tourist development tax; Florida DBPR Vacation Rental License required (state-level)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: R-1 and R-1AA districts: 30-day minimum rental (R-1 nonconforming weekly rentals pre-March 27, 2007 expired March 27, 2017 under Ord. 07-04). R-2 and R-3 districts: weekly minimum rentals. R-4 district: weekly minimum rentals (with certain grandfathered hotel exceptions). A-1 zones: nightly rentals permitted (high tourism designation).
- **Minimum Stay**: Zoning-dependent: 30-day minimum in R-1/R-1AA; weekly minimum in R-2, R-3, R-4; nightly minimum in A-1
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit density cap per block; Vacation Rental Certificate issued per unit
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Advertisements must include maximum occupancy limit, parking information, minimum stay requirements, and other required disclosures per city ordinance Section 4.11. Required posted notice in STR: 'You are vacationing in a residential area.' A Florida DBPR Vacation Rental License number must be displayed in all advertisements.
- **Effective Date**: Ongoing; Ordinance 07-04 effective March 27, 2007 for R-1 nonconforming rentals; certificate program active as of current date
- **Compliance Notes**: City of Holmes Beach no longer requires a Rental Business Tax Receipt; instead, a Vacation Rental Certificate is required for all weekly and monthly rental properties. Vacation Rental Certificate is valid for two years from date of issuance. All vacation rental units must meet Florida Building Code, Florida Fire Code, Florida Life Safety Code, and FEMA standards. Annual fire inspection required. Pool/spa systems must be inspected annually by a licensed technician. Property inspection required before issuance of initial certificate.
- **Key Notes**: Holmes Beach is one of the most regulated STR jurisdictions on Anna Maria Island. The Vacation Rental Certificate is similar to Anna Maria City and Bradenton Beach programs but requires more documentation and mandatory property inspections. Investors purchasing properties not previously in the rental pool should be aware that an initial inspection may uncover unpermitted improvements.
- **Penalties**: Certificate may be revoked for noncompliance; re-inspection fees apply; potential code enforcement action for operating without a valid Vacation Rental Certificate
- **Sources**: https://www.holmesbeachfl.org/departments/vacation_rental_certificates.php; https://www.holmesbeachfl.org/government/general_government/city_clerk/rental_business_tax_receipt.php; Holmes Beach Vacation Rental Ordinances via Municode (linked from holmesbeachfl.org)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-holmes-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-holmes-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-florida-indian-rocks-beach"></a>Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-indian-rocks-beach`
- **Location**: Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: City of Indian Rocks Beach Business Tax Receipt (required, displayed on property); City Vacation Rental Registration fee (confirm current amount via city registration form at www.indian-rocks-beach.com/government/vacation-rental-information/). Also required: Florida DBPR transient public lodging establishment license; Florida Department of Revenue certificate for sales and use tax; Pinellas County Tax Collector Tourist Development Tax registration (6% Pinellas County TDT — contact 727-464-5007).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum occupancy: 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests, with an absolute maximum of 12 guests regardless of number of bedrooms. One parking space per bedroom required; all vehicles must be parked in on-site paved spaces or driveway — no on-street, right-of-way, sidewalk, common area, or grass parking.
- **Tax Rate**: Pinellas County Tourist Development Tax: 6% + Florida state sales tax 6% = approximately 12% combined on qualifying short-term rentals
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Short-term vacation rentals are permitted in all residential zoning districts of Indian Rocks Beach, provided they comply with Ordinance 2023-02. This is more permissive than many Florida beach communities. Owner-occupied vacation rentals or properties designated as homestead under Florida law are exempt from the ordinance provisions (§18-222 exemption for owner-occupied/homestead properties).
- **Minimum Stay**: No explicit minimum night stay stated in Ordinance 2023-02 for STRs; Florida state definition applies (rentals <30 days, >3 times/year)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No published hard cap on total number of STR registrations city-wide; city maintains an active STR registry with monthly code enforcement reporting
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms collect Florida state sales tax; hosts must independently register for and remit Pinellas County Tourist Development Tax (6%) via Pinellas County Tax Collector
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance 2023-02 adopted May 9, 2023; effective August 1, 2023
- **Compliance Notes**: 1. Short-Term Rental Ordinance 2023-02 adopted May 9, 2023; official implementation August 1, 2023. 2. Must obtain City Vacation Rental Registration; must display current Business Tax Receipt on property. 3. Must obtain Florida DBPR license (state-level transient lodging). 4. Must register with Florida Department of Revenue for sales and use tax certificate. 5. Must register for and remit Pinellas County Tourist Development Tax (6%). 6. Homes used for STRs must meet current Florida Building Code regardless of age. 7. City conducts regular inspections to ensure safety, building code, and occupancy compliance. 8. Owner-occupied/homestead properties may apply for an exemption via city affidavit process (§18-222). 9. To claim exemption, owner must file an affidavit and Pinellas County homestead status will be verified by city staff.
- **Key Notes**: Indian Rocks Beach implemented one of Florida's more comprehensive STR ordinances in 2023 following years of community debate. Unlike many Florida beach cities, STRs are allowed in all residential zones (subject to compliance). The ordinance is actively enforced with monthly reporting. Ongoing legislative discussions in early 2025 may lead to further regulatory changes — always verify current requirements before listing or investing.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to $250 per day for unaddressed violations. Repeat offenders face increased penalties and possible revocation of rental registration. In cases of severe or repeated non-compliance, the city may suspend or revoke the vacation rental registration entirely. City conducts regular inspections.
- **Sources**: https://www.indian-rocks-beach.com/government/vacation-rental-information/ (City of Indian Rocks Beach Official – Vacation Rental Information page); http://www.indian-rocks-beach.com/vacation_rentals.php (City of Indian Rocks Beach – Vacation Rentals in IRB Residential District, Ordinance 2023-02); https://www.indian-rocks-beach.com/government/vacation-rental-information/ (Vacation Rental Registration Application, Business Tax Receipt Application, Condo Vacation Rental Registration Application); Pinellas County Tax Collector Tourist Development Tax: 727-464-5007
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-indian-rocks-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-indian-rocks-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-florida-islamorada"></a>Islamorada, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-islamorada`
- **Location**: Islamorada, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual vacation rental license fee approximately $1,325 per unit (based on secondary source cross-reference; confirm current rate at islamorada.fl.us/315). Village license budget revenue line: ~$375,000–$462,955 (FY24-25 actuals). Additional required fees: Monroe County Local Business Tax Receipt; Monroe County Tourist Development Tax account; Florida DBPR Resort Dwelling/Condominium License.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Occupancy limits apply per unit; parking spaces for guest use must be documented in the application as a sketch submitted with the license application
- **Tax Rate**: Monroe County Tourist Development Tax (verify current rate with Monroe County Tax Collector) + Florida state sales tax 6%; Monroe County TDT is collected separately from village license
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Vacation rentals are restricted by zoning AND a hard village-wide license cap of 331 total vacation rental licenses. Zoning eligibility: (1) Commercial/Tourist zoning: generally eligible; (2) Residential High (RH) or Mixed Use: property assessed value must meet or exceed a threshold set at 600% of Monroe County median income (revised by Ordinance 20-06 and Ordinance 23-04, amending Village Code Ch. 30, Art. VI, Div. 6, §30-1295(B)(2)); (3) Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Low (RL), or Airport (A) zoning: must have assessed value ≥$1,062,000; (4) Approximately 25 grandfathered vacation rentals still operate in Residential Medium zoning districts. Many condo associations additionally prohibit rentals of less than one month.
- **Minimum Stay**: 7-day minimum stay requirement for vacation rentals (confirm against current Village Code §30-1295)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Hard cap of 331 total vacation rental licenses village-wide — one of the most restrictive caps in Florida. As of 2021, approximately 243 licenses were active; availability is limited and competition for licenses is intense. This cap is grandfathered under Florida law (pre-June 2011 ordinance).
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: A designated Property Manager and a Secondary contact are required and must be added to the village license application via the CityView portal. Monroe County Tourist Development Tax account must be active and verified as part of the license application.
- **Effective Date**: Base ordinance pre-June 1, 2011 (grandfathered); Ordinances 20-05/20-06 effective 2020; Ordinances 23-03/23-04 effective 2023 (valuation criteria revisions); current license year ongoing
- **Compliance Notes**: 1. Islamorada operates under a grandfathered vacation rental ordinance predating June 1, 2011, allowing the Village to regulate the number, location, and operation of vacation rentals — unique authority among Florida municipalities. 2. License application submitted through Islamorada CityView portal; fire & life safety inspection required. 3. Must provide: active Monroe County Tourist Development Tax account verification, Monroe County Local Business Tax Receipt, Florida DBPR Resort Dwelling/Condominium License, completed owner's affidavit, deed/condo restrictions copy, and parking sketch. 4. Village Code authority: Ch. 30 'Land Development Regulations,' Art. VI, Div. 6 'Vacation Rentals,' §30-1295 et seq. 5. Ordinances 20-05/20-06 (2020) and 23-03/23-04 (2023) revised valuation criteria for transient rental registration.
- **Key Notes**: Islamorada has one of Florida's most restrictive STR regimes: hard license cap (331 total), 7-day minimum stay, high property valuation thresholds by zone, and a grandfathered pre-2011 ordinance giving the Village unique regulatory authority. License availability may be effectively exhausted in some periods. Always verify current license availability and zoning eligibility with the Planning & Development Services Department before any investment.
- **Penalties**: Non-compliant operation without a valid Village vacation rental license subject to code enforcement action and fines under Village Code; license can be suspended or revoked
- **Sources**: https://www.islamorada.fl.us/315/Vacation-Rental-License-Annual-Registrat (Islamorada Official – Vacation Rental License & Annual Registration); https://www.islamorada.fl.us/350/Ordinances (Islamorada Official Ordinances page – Ordinances 20-05, 20-06, 23-03, 23-04); Islamorada Village Code Ch. 30, Art. VI, Div. 6, §30-1295 et seq.
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-islamorada/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-islamorada/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-florida-jacksonville"></a>Jacksonville, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-jacksonville`
- **Location**: Jacksonville, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Local Business Tax Receipt required from City of Jacksonville Tax Collector. Application fee for Short-Term Vacation Rental Certificate (amount set by Planning & Development Dept). Annual renewal required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — not required for standard STR certificate. Exception: Bed & Breakfast conditional use permits require owner-occupied historic properties.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No annual day cap. STR defined as any property rented more than 3 occasions per year for durations of 30 days or less.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum occupancy limits apply per unit size; specific caps set by property survey/safety inspection.
- **Tax Rate**: 6% Florida State Sales Tax (FL Dept. of Revenue) + Duval County Tourist Development Tax (6%) = ~12% combined. Collected and remitted separately to each authority.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are subject to Jacksonville zoning regulations. Restrictive zoning in many residential areas limits where certificates may be issued. Survey of property required as part of permit application. Rules vary by neighborhood; Jacksonville Beach (a separate municipality) has its own distinct STR ordinance.
- **Minimum Stay**: Minimum 2 nights per secondary sources; defined as rentals of 30 days or fewer under state statute.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No citywide density cap identified. Zoning-by-zoning basis.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — insurance coverage required for STR property operation in Jacksonville.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms like Airbnb may remit certain taxes on behalf of hosts; hosts must independently verify and confirm tax compliance. Florida DBPR oversees statewide licensing of platforms and operators.
- **Effective Date**: Current ordinance active; Special Committee on Short-Term Vacation Rentals (city council) was active through 2019. Jacksonville Code of Ordinances governs ongoing compliance.
- **Compliance Notes**: Multiple licenses required simultaneously: (1) Short-Term Vacation Rental Certificate from City of Jacksonville Planning & Development Dept; (2) Florida DBPR Vacation Rental License; (3) Local Business Tax Receipt (City of Jacksonville); (4) Duval County Tourist Tax registration. Noise Ordinance (Section 270.67 of Jacksonville Municipal Code) applies — quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM. Annual renewal inspections required. Jacksonville uses a dedicated STR Enforcement Team with active listing monitoring.
- **Key Notes**: Jacksonville (consolidated city-county) requires both state-level DBPR licensure and local city certification. Jacksonville Beach is a separate municipality with its own STR certificate program (jacksonvillebeach.org). Penalties can reach $500/day for non-compliance. Governor DeSantis vetoed SB 280 in 2024, preserving local government control over STR regulation.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to $500 per day for non-compliance; permit revocation for repeated or serious violations. Noise ordinance violations may result in additional fines and revocation.
- **Sources**: Jacksonville.gov — Short-Term Vacation Rentals Special Committee (official): https://www.jacksonville.gov/city-council/standing-committees/short-term-vacation-rentals-special-committee | Jacksonville Code of Ordinances via Municode: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances | Jacksonville Beach STR page (official): https://www.jacksonvillebeach.org/394/Short-Term-Vacation-Rentals | Jacksonville Beach STR Application (official): https://jacksonvillebeach.org/DocumentCenter/View/1437/Short-Term-Vacation-Rental-Certificate-Application-Packet
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-jacksonville/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-jacksonville/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-florida-key-west"></a>Key West, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-key-west`
- **Location**: Key West, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — City of Key West Business Tax Receipt plus a special Transient License for rentals under 30 days; Florida DBPR vacation rental license; Monroe County BTR also recommended; manager license required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Florida Dept. of Revenue sales tax ID and City/County Business Tax Receipts; corporations/LLCs/DBAs must register with the State before a BTR is issued
- **Permit Fee**: Vacation rental manager license $110; City business taxes range $23.15 (non-transient residential) to higher amounts; STR BTR fee not separately codified — consult Licensing Division
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Transient (weekly) rentals limited to 26 weeks total per year, then monthly rentals only (for transient-licensed properties)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Based on square footage; verified during inspection (specific formula Unknown)
- **Tax Rate**: 12.5% total (state and county)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Transient rentals allowed only in eligible zones and only with a Transient License; property must qualify; see Code Sections 122-1371 and Chapter 122
- **Minimum Stay**: 30-day minimum (28 days for non-transient) unless a Transient License is held; transient = 28 days or less
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Finite/capped supply of transient licenses; effective moratorium on new transient licenses — most are bought/sold with the property
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown (high hurricane/salt-air costs noted but mandate not confirmed)
- **Platform Obligations**: City strongly recommends public verify license validity; only licensed/validated properties may legally advertise
- **Effective Date**: Ongoing; key event: Truman Annex special transient licenses expired Dec 22, 2025 (per 2005 settlement / 20-year agreement)
- **Compliance Notes**: Annual fire/life-safety inspection required for transient renewals; manager license required; building code compliance verified
- **Key Notes**: In Dec 2025 the city revoked transient licenses and medallions for ~291 Truman Annex properties and is defending the revocations in court. Licenses are NOT universally transferable on sale — verify before purchase. One of the most restrictive STR markets in the US.
- **Penalties**: Strict enforcement by Code Compliance; daily fines reaching thousands of dollars, liens, and possible criminal charges for persistent offenders
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov/214/Vacation-Rental-License ; City of Key West FAQs (cityofkeywest-fl.gov); Keys Weekly (Truman Annex); Chalet (getchalet.com Key West); Moving to the Florida Keys
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov/214/Vacation-Rental-License](https://www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov/214/Vacation-Rental-License)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-key-west/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-key-west/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-florida-kissimmee"></a>Kissimmee, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-kissimmee`
- **Location**: Kissimmee, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Florida DBPR vacation rental license required statewide; local Osceola County registration also required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register with the Florida Dept. of Revenue (state sales tax/surtax) and the Osceola County Tax Collector for Tourist Development Tax.
- **Permit Fee**: Reported by industry trackers: initial inspection ~$160, license ~$250, annual renewal ~$150. Official city figures should be confirmed.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — not identified as a requirement.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None — state law preempts frequency/duration caps.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Osceola County guidance: maximum 3 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests. City-specific cap Unknown.
- **Tax Rate**: 6% Florida state sales tax + 6% Osceola County Tourist Development Tax + county discretionary surtax; combined burden reported around 13.5%.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are not permitted by right in all residential districts. Generally permitted only in certain zoning districts (e.g., RB-, RB-2, RC-1, RC-2) or designated overlays/planned districts (SRPUD/MUPUD within an STRO overlay). Many operators must obtain a CUP via Development Review Committee and a Planning Advisory Board public hearing. (Code Sections 14-2-64; 14-2-206; CUP provisions 14-2-44; 14-2-51.)
- **Minimum Stay**: None mandated; STR defined locally as non-permanent use not exceeding 30 days within a twelve-month period for the same individual(s).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — governed primarily through zoning/overlay eligibility rather than an explicit density cap.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — not confirmed as a city mandate; coverage allowing STR activity is advised.
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb/Vrbo collect/remit Florida state taxes, but Osceola County is not contracted with these platforms for the Tourist Development Tax — owners must register and remit TDT directly. Monthly filings required (including zero filers).
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-04
- **Compliance Notes**: Osceola County STR operators must hold a valid Florida DBPR vacation rental license and comply with all local registration requirements. As of July 4–5, 2026, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office has launched an active enforcement surge specifically targeting unlicensed or illegally operated party-house STRs by monitoring social media and promotional materials. Hosts advertising large gatherings or operating without a license face immediate law enforcement intervention.
- **Key Notes**: Active law enforcement monitoring of social media and promotional flyers for illegal party-house STRs is now in effect as of July 4–5, 2026. Florida DBPR vacation rental license is required for all whole-unit STRs rented more than 3 times/year. Osceola County is one of the highest-density STR markets in the US; enforcement has historically been a concern. Hosts should ensure listings comply and avoid advertising large-event rentals without proper permits.
- **Penalties**: Criminal penalties may apply for illegal party-house operations; DBPR violations can result in license revocation and fines; specific amounts not stated in available sources
- **Sources**: City of Kissimmee Planning and Development Department (https://www.kisimmee.gov/departments/planning-and-development/short-term-rental-regulations)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-kissimmee/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-kissimmee/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-05

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### <a id="us-fl-lake-worth-beach"></a>Lake Worth Beach, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-fl-lake-worth-beach`
- **Location**: Lake Worth Beach, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Banned**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (rentals <60 days prohibited)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Standard business license fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: 60-day minimum stay required
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Florida state + local taxes apply
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs (rentals <60 days) prohibited citywide under zoning ordinance
- **Minimum Stay**: 60 days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: February 9, 2023 (Commission reaffirmation)
- **Compliance Notes**: City Commission upheld 60-day minimum stay rule at Feb 9, 2023 meeting. Code enforcement plan requested and received; adjudication of non-compliant cases to follow. Key legal constraint: if the city were to legalize STRs, it would lose the ability to regulate rental duration or frequency under Florida law.
- **Key Notes**: STRs of fewer than 60 days are banned under existing zoning ordinance. Commission voted to uphold and enforce this rule in 2023.
- **Penalties**: Code compliance enforcement with active case adjudication; non-compliant properties operating as STRs face code violation proceedings. Hundreds of cases held pending policy direction as of 2023.
- **Sources**: https://lakeworthbeachfl.gov/community-sustainability/vacation-short-term-rentals
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://lakeworthbeachfl.gov/community-sustainability/vacation-short-term-rentals](https://lakeworthbeachfl.gov/community-sustainability/vacation-short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-fl-lake-worth-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-fl-lake-worth-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="us-florida-manatee-county"></a>Manatee County, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-manatee-county`
- **Location**: Manatee County, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Proposed — registration fees under consideration
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Proposed — maximum occupancy limits under consideration
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Driveway-only parking required
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: 24/7 property manager required who can respond to complaints within one hour
- **Effective Date**: TBD — staff study phase only
- **Compliance Notes**: Manatee County commissioners have directed staff to research and develop potential STR regulations for unincorporated parts of the county. Proposed measures include registration fees, maximum occupancy limits, parking restrictions, and required informational postings inside rental units. Note that the City of Bradenton and City of Anna Maria Island already have their own stricter rules. No ordinance has been introduced or voted upon yet.
- **Key Notes**: 1. Manatee County is in the study phase only — no ordinance has been drafted or voted on. 2. Proposed regulations include registration fees, occupancy caps, parking limits, and required unit postings. 3. A similar motion previously failed 3-3, making final passage uncertain. 4. Incorporated municipalities like Bradenton and Anna Maria Island have separate, existing STR rules.
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/manatee-pitches-regulations-clamp-down-095000741.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-manatee-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-manatee-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-02

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### <a id="us-florida-manatee-county-unincorporated"></a>Manatee County (Unincorporated), Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-manatee-county-unincorporated`
- **Location**: Manatee County (Unincorporated), Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not yet required at county level (state DBPR license required for all Florida STRs renting more than 3 times/year for <30 days)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — staff study ordered July 17, 2026; ordinance adoption date unknown
- **Compliance Notes**: Manatee County currently has no county-wide STR ordinance; operators in unincorporated areas must comply with Florida state DBPR licensing requirements and the county's existing noise, fire, and property maintenance codes. On July 17, 2026, commissioners directed staff to explore a county-wide ordinance that could include licensing, occupancy limits, parking requirements, and enforcement penalties. Operators should monitor for draft ordinance publication and any new local requirements, particularly in Cortez, west Bradenton, Palmetto, and beach-adjacent areas.
- **Key Notes**: • No county-wide STR ordinance yet — state DBPR license still required for all Florida STRs. • Commissioners voted to study a first-ever local ordinance on July 17, 2026. • A West Manatee Fire Rescue map counts 4,500+ active STRs in the district, some streets fully converted to STR use. • Florida state law limits what counties can regulate (cannot cap rental periods or number of STRs), but safety/occupancy/parking rules are permissible.
- **Penalties**: Not yet established at county level; Florida DBPR violations carry state-level penalties
- **Sources**: https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2026/07/17/manatee-county-eyes-penalties-for-short-term-rental-violations
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-manatee-county-unincorporated/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-manatee-county-unincorporated/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-24

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### <a id="us-florida-marco-island"></a>Marco Island, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-marco-island`
- **Location**: Marco Island, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Florida DBPR vacation rental license fee. Collier County Tourist Development Tax registration. Florida Dept. of Revenue sales tax certificate. No active city-level STR registration fee (local STRRP was nullified — see compliance notes).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — not required. STR permissible subject to zoning and HOA/condo rules.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No day cap at city level (local STRRP nullified). Florida DBPR defines vacation rentals as properties rented more than 3 times per year for periods under 30 days.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per Florida Building Code and DBPR standards. Specific caps per unit type and HOA/condo rules (many associations set 7-, 14-, or 30-day minimums).
- **Tax Rate**: 6% Florida State Sales Tax + Collier County Tourist Development Tax (currently 5% — verify with Collier County Tax Collector) = ~11% combined. Platforms like Airbnb may remit state sales tax; verify county TDT remittance.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: City of Marco Island zoning applies. Properties within Marco Island city limits are EXEMPT from Collier County's Ordinance 2021-45 STR registration program that applies to unincorporated areas. Verify individual zoning district and HOA/condo governing documents.
- **Minimum Stay**: No city-mandated minimum stay (local STRRP nullified). HOA/condo associations commonly impose 7-, 14-, or 30-day minimums — review governing documents before listing.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No city-level density or permit cap in effect (local STRRP nullified by state law).
- **Insurance Required**: No city-level mandate in effect. Minimum $1,000,000 liability insurance recommended; some HOAs/condo associations may require proof of coverage.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms operating in Florida subject to marketplace facilitator tax remittance rules for state sales tax. Hosts must separately register for and remit Collier County TDT.
- **Effective Date**: Voter-approved STRRP (Dec 2022) — rendered null and void by FL SB 250 in 2023. State-level DBPR/tax requirements: ongoing.
- **Compliance Notes**: CRITICAL REGULATORY HISTORY: Marco Island voters approved a Short-Term Rental Registration Program (STRRP) in August 2022 referendum (56–57% approval). City Council passed the ordinance in December 2022. The program was nullified in 2023 when Florida SB 250 (passed in response to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole) prohibited municipalities within 100 miles of Ian/Nicole landfall from adopting more restrictive land development regulations. City Attorney Alan Gabriel confirmed the STRRP cannot be enforced. As a result, Marco Island currently operates WITHOUT city-specific STR registration requirements. ONLY state-level regulations (Florida DBPR license, state sales tax, Collier County TDT) remain in force. Quiet hours: 10 PM–7 AM per Marco Island Code of Ordinances.
- **Key Notes**: Marco Island is a rare Florida case where a locally popular STR registration ordinance was overturned by state hurricane-recovery legislation. Without local STR registration, enforcement relies entirely on state DBPR and county tax compliance. HOA and condo association rules are the primary practical restriction for most Marco Island STR operators. Properties must still meet DBPR standards and collect/remit all applicable taxes.
- **Penalties**: No active city-level STR penalties (local ordinance nullified). Florida DBPR violations: fines, license suspension, or revocation at state level. Failure to remit sales tax or TDT subject to FL Dept. of Revenue and Collier County enforcement. Marco Island Code of Ordinances noise provisions still enforceable.
- **Sources**: City of Marco Island official website: https://www.cityofmarcoisland.com | Florida SB 250 (2023 Legislative Session) — nullified local STRRP; Florida Legislature: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/250 | Collier County STR Ordinance 2021-45 (unincorporated areas): https://www.colliercountyfl.gov | Florida DBPR Vacation Rentals: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/vacation-rentals/ | Avalara/MyLodgeTax report citing Marco Island City Attorney statement (secondary, corroborating): https://www.avalara.com/mylodgetax/en/blog/2023/10/marco-island-short-term-rental-ordinance-canceled-by-state-law.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-marco-island/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-marco-island/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-florida-miami"></a>Miami, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-miami`
- **Location**: Miami, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Florida DBPR vacation rental license (dwelling or condo), Miami-Dade County Certificate of Use, plus City of Miami Certificate of Use and Business Tax Receipt
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register with Florida Dept. of Revenue (sales tax) and obtain a Miami-Dade Tourist Tax account; County and City Business Tax Receipts required
- **Permit Fee**: DBPR license ~$170/yr ($90 semi-annual, $50 application); Miami-Dade County CU $139.44 plus inspection $97.84 + $17.42 surcharge (~$246.78 total); City of Miami fees additional
- **Primary Residence Required**: In Estate or Low Density Residential zones, the responsible party must reside on-site more than six months per year
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown (no specific annual night cap identified)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Miami-Dade County: maximum 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional persons
- **Tax Rate**: Unknown exact combined rate (6% FL sales tax + Miami-Dade tourist/convention development taxes; verify current rate)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: City of Miami permits STRs only in specific transect zones (e.g., T5-L, T6-L, and CI-HD); single-family homes and duplexes in T3 and T4-R are not eligible (per City of Miami v. Airbnb)
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as less than 30 days, rented more than 3 times per year
- **Density Rules / Caps**: If more than 25% of units in a building are used for STR-lodging, the building must convert from R-2 to R-1 (hotel) classification under the Florida Building Code
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — Miami-Dade County CU application requires insurance coverage for liability to transient occupants/invitees
- **Platform Obligations**: Certificate of Use must be obtained prior to listing/advertising on any peer-to-peer platform; permit numbers should appear on listings
- **Effective Date**: Ongoing; 2025 City of Miami created separate 'Apartment Hotel' category for T4/T5/CI-HD zones
- **Compliance Notes**: CU requires a scheduled inspection within 10 business days; certificate must be posted conspicuously on-site with responsible party info and max occupancy; CU renewed annually
- **Key Notes**: Three layers of jurisdiction (State, Miami-Dade County, City of Miami). Pool safety features required where children under 6 may use property. 24/7 responsible party required.
- **Penalties**: Civil penalties under Ch. 8CC; operating without a CU escalates to $2,500 (3rd offense/24 months); liens may be placed; violation fee $231.90 plus double the CU cost
- **Sources**: https://www.miamidade.gov/building/standards/residential-short-term-vacation-rentals.asp ; Miami-Dade County (miamidade.gov Short-Term Vacation Rentals, Sec. 33-28); City of Miami (miami.gov); Proper Insurance FL guide; Guestable
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.miamidade.gov/building/standards/residential-short-term-vacation-rentals.asp](https://www.miamidade.gov/building/standards/residential-short-term-vacation-rentals.asp)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-miami/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-miami/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-fl-miami-beach"></a>Miami Beach, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-fl-miami-beach`
- **Location**: Miami Beach, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: High registration + resort tax
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Resort tax + 6% state
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs prohibited in many residential zones
- **Minimum Stay**: Varies by district
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Zone-restricted
- **Insurance Required**: Required
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Among the highest STR fines in the US for illegal rentals.
- **Key Notes**: Steep fines; STRs banned in many residential districts.
- **Penalties**: First offense up to $20,000
- **Sources**: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/business/vacation-short-term-rentals/ ; iGMS 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/business/vacation-short-term-rentals/](https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/business/vacation-short-term-rentals/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-fl-miami-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-fl-miami-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-florida-naples"></a>Naples, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-naples`
- **Location**: Naples, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Florida DBPR license required where applicable. Properties within the City of Naples are exempt from Collier County's STR registration (Ord. 2021-45). City requires a Business Tax Receipt (BTR) and Certificate of Use (COU) with inspection; Collier County BTR also applies.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Florida Dept. of Revenue sales tax registration and a Collier County Tourist Development Tax (TDT) account required.
- **Permit Fee**: Business Tax Receipt fee varies by property size/location; Collier County registration (for unincorporated areas) is $50 per unit one-time. Specific City of Naples BTR/COU fee amounts Unknown.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — not clearly specified for the City of Naples.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Effective cap: single-family homes may be rented for less than 30 days no more than 3 times per calendar year; otherwise rental terms must be 30 days or longer.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Enforced based on property specifications and bedroom count; specific numeric cap Unknown.
- **Tax Rate**: 6% Florida state sales tax + 5% Collier County Tourist Development Tax.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: City of Naples effectively prohibits true short-term (<30 day) rentals in single-family homes except the three-times-per-year allowance; properties may not be advertised as available for rentals of less than 30 days. Sources conflict on whether recent state preemption has loosened residential-zone treatment. Guest houses may not be leased/rented (LDC 5.03.03 in county; Naples has its own restrictions).
- **Minimum Stay**: 30 days or longer, except up to 3 short rentals (<30 days) per calendar year per property.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown.
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended (property and liability), often required by platforms; not confirmed as a legal mandate.
- **Platform Obligations**: Advertising a single-family property for rentals of less than 30 days is prohibited; advertising must include any required registration numbers (county). Platform tax-collection specifics for Naples Unknown.
- **Effective Date**: Unknown — based on existing City of Naples Code of Ordinances (e.g., the 30-day rule); Collier County Ord. 2021-45 effective 2022-01-03 (does not apply within city).
- **Compliance Notes**: City of Naples is exempt from Collier County Ordinance 2021-45. Certificate of Use requires a safety/code inspection; smoke detectors and accessible fire extinguishers required. Quiet hours typically 10 pm–7 am. Sources disagree on how 'restrictive' Naples currently is — verify directly with the City of Naples Code Enforcement before operating.
- **Key Notes**: The 30-day-minimum rule with a 3-time annual exception is the defining constraint, making genuine short-term rental operation in single-family homes within the city very limited. Note: Some industry trackers describe Naples as having become 'STR-friendly'; official city FAQ still states the 30-day rule — treat the official source as authoritative.
- **Penalties**: Repeated noise/nuisance violations can result in fines or revocation of rental permits; specific monetary amounts Unknown.
- **Sources**: https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/government/growth-management/divisions/operations-regulatory-management/short-term-vacation-rental-registration ; City of Naples (naplesgov.com) Code Compliance FAQ; Collier County Ord. 2021-45 (colliercountyfl.qscend.com); lodgify.com; bnbcalc.com; naplesed.com. Note: sources conflict on current restrictiveness.
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/government/growth-management/divisions/operations-regulatory-management/short-term-vacation-rental-registration](https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/government/growth-management/divisions/operations-regulatory-management/short-term-vacation-rental-registration)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-naples/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-naples/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-florida-orlando"></a>Orlando, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-orlando`
- **Location**: Orlando, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — City Home Sharing Registration/STR permit, plus a state DBPR Vacation Rental License and (for some categories) a Business Tax Receipt.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register with Florida Dept. of Revenue and Orange County for sales/tourist development taxes.
- **Permit Fee**: Initial city permit $275 (first year); annual renewal reported at $100–$125 (renewal requires interior inspection). State DBPR vacation rental license ~$50/year.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes for home-sharing — host must live on-site and be present during stays; property must be occupied by owner/long-term tenant at least 51% of the year.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown (no explicit annual night cap; limited instead by owner-occupancy and one-booking-at-a-time rule).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Home-sharing: only one booking at a time, no more than four guests total, and no more than 50% of bedrooms rented.
- **Tax Rate**: Approx. 12.5% combined: 6% FL state sales tax + 0.5% Orange County discretionary surtax + 6% Orange County Tourist Development Tax (sources cite 12–14.5% depending on county).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: All residential (R) zoning districts allow only home-sharing arrangements; whole-home/entire-home lodging requires separate approvals in appropriate zones. HOA written permission may be needed.
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as rental of less than 30 days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown (no explicit density/cap rule identified for Orlando).
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown (safety compliance required; specific insurance minimum not clearly sourced for Orlando city).
- **Platform Obligations**: Under 2025 Florida changes, advertising platforms must collect/remit state and applicable local taxes; hosts still often responsible for remittance/registration. Listing must display registration.
- **Effective Date**: City home-sharing ordinance ~July 1, 2021; statewide SB280 vetoed in 2024, leaving local control intact.
- **Compliance Notes**: Property must pass code enforcement inspection (smoke detectors, CO alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency exit plans). City transitioned from a full STR ban (pre-2018) to two permitted categories (owner-occupied home sharing and bed & breakfast).
- **Key Notes**: One of Florida's most restrictive STR markets — effectively limits investor/whole-home rentals; many investors use Osceola/Polk counties instead.
- **Penalties**: Fines for unregistered listings/non-compliance (specific amounts not clearly sourced); state may penalize unregistered listings.
- **Sources**: https://www.orlando.gov/Building-Development/Planning-Zoning-Approvals/Apply-for-Home-Sharing-Registration ; City of Orlando (orlando.gov) Home Sharing Registration and STR factsheet; Florida DBPR/Chapter 509 framework; Minut; The Offer Sheet; FunStay Florida (industry trackers).
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.orlando.gov/Building-Development/Planning-Zoning-Approvals/Apply-for-Home-Sharing-Registration](https://www.orlando.gov/Building-Development/Planning-Zoning-Approvals/Apply-for-Home-Sharing-Registration)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-orlando/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-orlando/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-fl-palm-coast"></a>Palm Coast, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-fl-palm-coast`
- **Location**: Palm Coast, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Ordinance 2025-01)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: 6% state + local
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Local
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Varies
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Ordinance 2025-01 mandates owner background checks.
- **Key Notes**: Mandatory owner background checks (2025).
- **Penalties**: Fines apply
- **Sources**: https://www.palmcoast.gov/code-enforcement/short-term-rental ; Palm Coast Ordinance 2025-01
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.palmcoast.gov/code-enforcement/short-term-rental](https://www.palmcoast.gov/code-enforcement/short-term-rental)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-fl-palm-coast/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-fl-palm-coast/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-florida-panama-city-beach"></a>Panama City Beach, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-panama-city-beach`
- **Location**: Panama City Beach, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — City Vacation Rental Certificate required under Ordinance 1632, plus Florida DBPR license and a local Business Tax Receipt (BTR). Hosted room-only rentals where the host stays on-site are exempt from DBPR licensing.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — registration with the Florida Dept. of Revenue (state sales tax certificate) and Bay County Tourist Development Council/Tax required.
- **Permit Fee**: New registration $250; re-registration $150; $75 inspection/re-inspection fee; $100 lock-out/no-show fee. (Some sources cite a $50 annual STR license fee and $25 plan-submission fee.)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — investors may own and operate more than one vacation rental.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None — Florida state law prohibits local governments from regulating the frequency or duration of stays.
- **Occupancy Limit**: One person per 150 sq ft of habitable space (balconies, porches, patios, garages excluded); a higher rate of one person per 200 sq ft may be granted after passing a life-safety inspection with no fire code violations.
- **Tax Rate**: 6% Florida state sales tax plus Bay County Tourist Development Tax; exact combined county rate Unknown.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Applies only within Panama City Beach city limits (Bay County has a separate ordinance, Ord. 23-18, for unincorporated areas). Specific permitted zoning districts Unknown.
- **Minimum Stay**: None mandated by city; STR defined as rentals of less than 30 days more than three times per calendar year.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no density cap identified.
- **Insurance Required**: Liability insurance recommended (industry sources cite a suggested minimum of $1,000,000), but not confirmed as a city mandate.
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb and Vrbo automatically collect/remit Florida state lodging taxes but do NOT collect Bay County tourist development taxes for hosts.
- **Effective Date**: 2024-02-01 (Ordinance 1632 passed 2023-09-28).
- **Compliance Notes**: Requires annual life-safety inspection (fire), DBPR license proof, TDC registration proof, valid PCB BTR, pool inspection if applicable, exterior signage/decal with responsible-party 24/7 contact and certificate number, and interior emergency postings. A local responsible agent must be designated.
- **Key Notes**: Ordinance 1632 largely codified pre-existing rules. Applies only to properties within PCB city limits; verify jurisdiction via city zoning map / Bay County Property Appraiser (District 13).
- **Penalties**: First offense $500; second offense $1,000; third and subsequent violations within 12 months $1,000 plus revocation of the vacation rental certificate for one year. Warnings were eliminated, allowing fines on first offense.
- **Sources**: https://www.pcbfl.gov/295/Short-Term-Rentals ; City of Panama City Beach (pcbfl.gov) Ordinance 1632; Avalara MyLodgeTax; vacationrentallicense.com; TheOfferSheet.
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.pcbfl.gov/295/Short-Term-Rentals](https://www.pcbfl.gov/295/Short-Term-Rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-panama-city-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-panama-city-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="us-florida-pensacola-beach"></a>Pensacola Beach, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-pensacola-beach`
- **Location**: Pensacola Beach, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: State business license proof required (proposed)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register for Escambia County Tourist Development Tax and Florida sales tax.
- **Permit Fee**: County and state licensing application and renewal fees apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Governed by fire safety standards and building capacity regulations.
- **Tax Rate**: 12.5% total tax (7.5% state sales tax + 5% Escambia County Tourist Development Tax).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs must comply with Escambia County zoning codes and Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) leasehold terms. Grandfathered lease conditions apply.
- **Minimum Stay**: None (short-term defined as stays under 30 days).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None, but condo rules and leasehold rules restrict multi-family density.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — liability insurance required.
- **Platform Obligations**: State and county license numbers must be listed on all active advertisements.
- **Effective Date**: Escambia County and SRIA rules active.
- **Compliance Notes**: Proposed rules would require hosts to provide proof of state business license and designate a representative available 24/7 to respond to noise, parking, and party complaints. SRIA leaders seek county ordinance with penalties for violations.
- **Key Notes**: ['Meeting scheduled for August 20, 2026', 'Proof of state business license required (proposed)', '24/7 designee for complaint response required (proposed)', 'Focus on noise, parking, and party-related issues']
- **Penalties**: Not yet specified; ordinance under discussion would include penalties for violators
- **Sources**: https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/story/news/local/pensacola/beaches/2026/08/18/pensacola-beach-rentals-rules-proposed-to-restrict-noise-parking/91335266007/
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.escambiaclerk.com/187/Tourist-Development-Tax](https://www.escambiaclerk.com/187/Tourist-Development-Tax)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-pensacola-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-pensacola-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-26

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### <a id="us-fl-pinellas-county"></a>Pinellas County, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-fl-pinellas-county`
- **Location**: Pinellas County, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Ordinance 2025-01)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: 6% state + 6% tourist development tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: County unincorporated areas
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Varies
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Ordinance 2025-01: biennial safety inspections, staggered ZIP deadlines.
- **Key Notes**: New 2025 registration with biennial safety inspections.
- **Penalties**: Fines for non-registration
- **Sources**: https://pinellas.gov/str/ ; Pinellas County Ordinance 2025-01
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://pinellas.gov/str/](https://pinellas.gov/str/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-fl-pinellas-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-fl-pinellas-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-florida-sarasota"></a>Sarasota, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-sarasota`
- **Location**: Sarasota, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — City of Sarasota Vacation Rental Certificate required.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register for Florida Sales Tax and Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax.
- **Permit Fee**: Application fee and inspection fee apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum 2 people per bedroom plus 2 additional people, capped at 10 guests total.
- **Tax Rate**: 12% total tax (7% Florida state sales tax + 5% Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Rentals must pass a mandatory safety inspection. Banned in many single-family residential zones, which enforce a 7-night minimum stay.
- **Minimum Stay**: 7-night minimum stay applies in standard residential zones; no minimum stay in multi-family/commercial districts.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None, but zoning minimum-stay rules restrict transient operations.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — liability insurance required.
- **Platform Obligations**: Certificate number must be included in listing titles/descriptions.
- **Effective Date**: Sarasota City Vacation Rental Ordinance active.
- **Compliance Notes**: A local representative must be designated and available 24/7 to respond to issues within 1 hour.
- **Key Notes**: The city and county enforce zoning and safety standards very strictly, particularly on the barrier islands and waterfront districts.
- **Penalties**: Violations result in warnings, administrative fines up to $500, and certificate suspension for repeat offenses.
- **Sources**: https://www.sarasotafl.gov/government/development-services/home-sharing-short-term-rentals ; City of Sarasota (sarasotafl.gov); Sarasota County; Avalara MyLodgeTax; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.sarasotafl.gov/government/development-services/home-sharing-short-term-rentals](https://www.sarasotafl.gov/government/development-services/home-sharing-short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-sarasota/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-sarasota/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="us-florida-sebastian"></a>Sebastian, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-sebastian`
- **Location**: Sebastian, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Florida DBPR vacation rental license required (dwelling or condo classification). Local Indian River County business tax receipt also required. ADUs explicitly prohibited from STR use under City Ordinance O-25-06 (April 2025).
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register with FL Dept of Revenue for 6% state sales tax. Register with IRC Clerk of Court for Tourist Development Tax.
- **Permit Fee**: DBPR license fee (varies by classification). Indian River County business tax receipt fee.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — both owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied STRs permitted in eligible zones.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: 2 people per bedroom plus 2 additional, maximum 10 per unit (Indian River County).
- **Tax Rate**: 10-11% combined: 6% FL state sales tax + 4-5% Indian River County Tourist Development Tax.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs allowed subject to DBPR license and local business tax receipt. ADUs cannot be used for transient STR purposes (Ordinance O-25-06). Verify zoning at property-specific level.
- **Minimum Stay**: Less than 30 days classified as vacation rental.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended — standard property and liability coverage.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must display DBPR license number. Airbnb collects FL state sales tax; county TDT requires separate registration.
- **Effective Date**: IRC Ordinance 2015-013; City ADU ordinance O-25-06 effective April 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Indian River County, FL. No commercial events (weddings, catered events) at vacation rentals — $1,000 fine per event. Complaint-based enforcement. FL preemption (F.S. 509.032(7)(b)) prevents STR bans unless ordinance predates June 1, 2011. SB280 vetoed 2024.
- **Key Notes**: Largest city in Indian River County. Tourism-driven economy. Median STR revenue ~$31,579/year, $187 ADR, 65% occupancy. ADU prohibition for STR use is key restriction.
- **Penalties**: $1,000 fine per event for commercial event violations. Code enforcement citations for unlicensed operation. DBPR penalties for operating without state license.
- **Sources**: indianriver.gov Vacation Rentals guide; City of Sebastian Ordinance O-25-06; STRProfitMap.com; Avantio FL STR Laws 2026
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.myfloridalicense.com/intentions2.asp?chession=&catid=22](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/intentions2.asp?chession=&catid=22)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-sebastian/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-sebastian/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-26

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### <a id="us-florida-siesta-key"></a>Siesta Key, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-siesta-key`
- **Location**: Siesta Key, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Florida DBPR vacation rental license fee. Sarasota County Business Tax Receipt. City of Sarasota vacation rental registration certificate fee (if in city limits portion). County tax registration.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No primary-residence requirement. However, property must be in a qualifying zoning district.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No annual rental count cap, but minimum stay requirements effectively restrict STR activity: 30-day minimum for single-family in unincorporated Sarasota County. 7-day minimum for properties within City of Sarasota limits.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Occupancy limits apply per Florida Building Code and DBPR standards. Specific local caps per unit type.
- **Tax Rate**: 6% Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax (administered by County Tax Collector) + 6% Florida State Sales Tax = ~12% combined. Verify current rates with Sarasota County Tax Collector.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: COMPLEX DUAL-JURISDICTION AREA: Siesta Key falls under BOTH unincorporated Sarasota County AND portions of the City of Sarasota, with drastically different rules: (1) UNINCORPORATED SARASOTA COUNTY portion of Siesta Key: Single-family zoned properties are PROHIBITED from operating STRs under 30 days. ONLY exception: properties zoned Residential Multi-Family (RMF) on barrier islands (Siesta Key, Casey Key, Manasota Key) may operate STRs under 30 days with proper licensing. (2) CITY OF SARASOTA portion: STRs allowed with minimum 7-day stay and mandatory registration certificate under City Code Chapter 34.5.
- **Minimum Stay**: 30 days minimum for single-family in unincorporated Sarasota County portions. 7 days minimum for City of Sarasota portions (City Code Ch. 34.5). HOAs may impose longer minimums.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No countywide density/permit-cap rule identified. Zoning class is the primary gating mechanism.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated by county ordinance; DBPR compliance and general liability insurance strongly recommended.
- **Platform Obligations**: Florida marketplace facilitator rules may require platforms to remit state sales tax. Hosts must verify and handle County TDT registration independently.
- **Effective Date**: Sarasota County UDC (Unified Development Code) 30-day minimum — grandfathered pre-2011. City of Sarasota Ch. 34.5 registration program — expanded citywide February 2024.
- **Compliance Notes**: Florida's 2011 preemption law generally limits local governments from banning STRs or restricting frequency/duration — but Sarasota County's 30-day minimum was adopted before June 1, 2011 and is therefore grandfathered. This means the county's effective prohibition on sub-30-day rentals in single-family zones is legally protected. City of Sarasota expanded its vacation rental ordinance citywide in February 2024 (4-1 vote). DBPR license (TPLE) required for rentals ≤6 months offered to transients.
- **Key Notes**: Siesta Key investors must determine the EXACT parcel's jurisdictional boundary (unincorporated county vs. City of Sarasota) before purchase or listing. Single-family homes on Siesta Key marketed as short-term rentals in unincorporated county zones are code violations. Only RMF-zoned properties on barrier islands have a pathway to sub-30-day STRs in county territory. The prospect of Siesta Key incorporation as its own town (discussed in 2024) could further change local STR governance.
- **Penalties**: Sarasota County code enforcement: warning letters and substantial fines for operating without permits or violating minimum-stay rules. County has pursued enforcement actions actively. Recent enforcement actions reported against properties with illegal STR listings.
- **Sources**: Sarasota County Unified Development Code (UDC) — 30-day minimum rental rule (unincorporated areas); official code at: https://www.scgov.net/government/planning-and-development-services | Sarasota City Code Ch. 34.5 (vacation rental registration): https://library.municode.com/fl/sarasota/codes/code_of_ordinances | Sarasota Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations — Vacation Rentals: https://sarasotaccna.org/vacation-rentals | Florida DBPR: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/vacation-rentals/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-siesta-key/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-siesta-key/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-fl-singer-island"></a>Singer Island, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-fl-singer-island`
- **Location**: Singer Island, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.rivierabeach.org/business/business-tax-receipt ; LawfulStay
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.rivierabeach.org/business/business-tax-receipt](https://www.rivierabeach.org/business/business-tax-receipt)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-fl-singer-island/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-fl-singer-island/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-fl-st-augustine"></a>St. Augustine, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-fl-st-augustine`
- **Location**: St. Augustine, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Resolution 2025-41)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Tiered zoning fee schedule
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: 6% state + local
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Tiered by zoning district
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Zone-tiered
- **Insurance Required**: Varies
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Resolution 2025-41 introduces tiered zoning fee schedule.
- **Key Notes**: Tiered fee schedule by zoning district (2025).
- **Penalties**: Fines apply
- **Sources**: https://www.citystaug.com/830/Short-Term-Rentals ; St. Augustine Resolution 2025-41
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.citystaug.com/830/Short-Term-Rentals](https://www.citystaug.com/830/Short-Term-Rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-fl-st-augustine/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-fl-st-augustine/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-florida-st-pete-beach"></a>St. Pete Beach, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-st-pete-beach`
- **Location**: St. Pete Beach, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Florida DBPR license fee applies statewide. Local STR registration/certificate fee payable to City of St. Pete Beach. Pinellas County tourist tax registration required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No explicit primary-residence requirement, but rentals are heavily zone-restricted, effectively limiting casual investor use.
- **Rental Day Cap**: 3 rentals per year of under 30 days permitted in Residential Medium (RM) and Pass-a-Grille Overlay districts only. Unlimited rentals allowed if each stay is 30 days or longer.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Occupancy limits apply per unit size under Florida Building Code and local safety requirements.
- **Tax Rate**: 6% Florida State Sales Tax + Pinellas County Tourist Development Tax (applicable local rate). Total combined rate typically ~11–13% — verify current Pinellas County TDT rate.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: HIGHLY RESTRICTED: Short-term rentals under 30 days are PROHIBITED in most residential zoning districts. Permitted only in Residential Medium (RM) zones and the Pass-a-Grille Overlay district, and only up to 3 times per year. In all other zones, minimum rental period is 30 days. Condo associations may impose even stricter rules.
- **Minimum Stay**: Minimum 30 days in most zones. In RM and Pass-a-Grille overlay zones, stays under 30 days are allowed but capped at 3 per year.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit density or permit-cap rule identified beyond zoning limitations.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated by city ordinance language found; Florida DBPR standards and general liability coverage strongly recommended.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms may collect and remit state sales tax under Florida marketplace facilitator rules; hosts must verify Pinellas County TDT compliance independently.
- **Effective Date**: Current ordinance active; grandfathered pre-2011. Official STR Rules & Regulations page maintained at stpetebeach.org.
- **Compliance Notes**: St. Pete Beach is among the most restrictive STR jurisdictions in Florida. Florida's 2011 state preemption law generally restricts local governments from banning STRs outright or regulating frequency/duration — however, St. Pete Beach's regulations were grandfathered (enacted prior to June 1, 2011), preserving the city's strict zoning and frequency limits. Florida DBPR vacation rental license is still required for publicly advertised short stays. Hosts must confirm their specific zoning district before listing.
- **Key Notes**: Do not confuse St. Pete Beach (its own municipality) with City of St. Petersburg (separate jurisdiction with different rules). Unincorporated Pinellas County has its own STR Certificate of Use program (pinellas.gov/str). St. Pete Beach's 3-rentals-per-year cap in limited zones is one of the strictest frequency limits in Florida.
- **Penalties**: Code violations may result in fines. Operating an STR without proper DBPR license or in a prohibited zone subject to state and local enforcement action.
- **Sources**: City of St. Pete Beach — Official STR Rules & Regulations page: https://www.stpetebeach.org/438/Short-Term-Rental-Rules-Regulations | St. Pete Beach Code of Ordinances via Municode: https://library.municode.com/fl/st._pete_beach/codes/code_of_ordinances | Pinellas County STR Certificate of Use Program (official): https://pinellas.gov/str/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-st-pete-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-st-pete-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-florida-st-petersburg"></a>St. Petersburg, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-st-petersburg`
- **Location**: St. Petersburg, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Florida DBPR Vacation Rental License + City Business Tax Receipt (or County Certificate of Use for unincorporated areas).
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register with the Florida Dept of Revenue (for sales tax) and Pinellas County Tax Collector (for TDT).
- **Permit Fee**: For unincorporated areas, the County Certificate of Use is a $450 application fee plus a ~$150 safety inspection fee. City BTR fees vary by size.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No cap on total rental days, but frequency is strictly capped in permitted residential zones.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Typically limited to 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests, subject to building safety codes.
- **Tax Rate**: 13% total transient tax (6% Florida state sales tax, 1% Pinellas County discretionary surtax, and 6% local Tourist Development Tax).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Stays of less than 30 days are prohibited in municipal residential zones. In zones where short-term occupancy is allowed, rentals are strictly capped at a maximum frequency of 3 occupancies per 365 days. Short-term rentals are permitted by-right in DC (Downtown Center) and CG (Commercial General) zones.
- **Minimum Stay**: 30-day minimum stay in most traditional residential neighborhoods (stays under 30 days count toward the 3-rentals-per-year frequency cap).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Strict zoning boundaries and frequency limits restrict density within the city.
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended (commercial liability covering transient occupancy is standard).
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms collect state sales taxes automatically, but hosts are responsible for ensuring the 6% county TDT is collected and remitted.
- **Effective Date**: City zoning codes and Pinellas County licensing in force.
- **Compliance Notes**: Unincorporated properties must secure a Certificate of Use, undergo a mandatory safety inspection, and post emergency contact info. HOA bylaws may ban STRs regardless of zoning.
- **Key Notes**: The 3-rentals-per-365-days rule in St. Petersburg city limits is one of the most restrictive frequency caps in Florida, designed to curb casual vacation rentals in residential areas.
- **Penalties**: Operating in violation of city zoning or running an unregistered transient rental results in fines up to $1,000+ per day and potential property liens.
- **Sources**: https://www.stpete.org/business/business_tax_receipts.php ; City of St. Petersburg (stpete.org); Pinellas County Government (pinellas.gov); Pinellas County Tax Collector; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.stpete.org/business/business_tax_receipts.php](https://www.stpete.org/business/business_tax_receipts.php)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-st-petersburg/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-st-petersburg/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="us-fl-state"></a>State Level, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-fl-state`
- **Location**: State Level, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (DBPR)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: DBPR license fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: DBPR standards
- **Tax Rate**: 6% state + local
- **Zoning Restrictions**: State preemption limits local bans
- **Minimum Stay**: None statewide
- **Density Rules / Caps**: N/A statewide
- **Insurance Required**: Varies
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: SB 280 vetoed June 2024
- **Compliance Notes**: DBPR vacation rental license required; SB 280 vetoed June 2024.
- **Key Notes**: State preemption; DBPR licensing; local registration permitted.
- **Penalties**: DBPR enforcement
- **Sources**: Rent Responsibly 2025
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-fl-state/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-fl-state/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-florida-tampa"></a>Tampa, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-tampa`
- **Location**: Tampa, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Florida DBPR Vacation Rental license; City of Tampa Business Tax Receipt; Hillsborough County Business Tax Receipt (no dedicated City STR registration program)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Hillsborough County Tourist Development Tax account (self-administered by county) plus Florida Dept. of Revenue sales tax registration
- **Permit Fee**: DBPR application ~$150; Hillsborough County BTR ~$45/yr; City of Tampa BTR additional
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No annual day cap; Hillsborough County imposes a 7-night zoning threshold — rentals under 7 nights restricted to commercial/lodging/certain mixed-use zones
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown (no City-specific occupancy cap; standard building/fire code applies)
- **Tax Rate**: ~11–13.5% combined (6% FL sales tax + Hillsborough discretionary surtax + 6% Hillsborough Tourist Development Tax); note Hillsborough temporarily suspended certain surtaxes effective Jan 1, 2025
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Rentals under 7 nights limited to commercial, lodging, and certain mixed-use zones per Hillsborough County Land Development Code; 7+ night rentals allowed in residential zones with standard licensing
- **Minimum Stay**: Effectively 7 nights in residential zones (county zoning rule); no minimum in commercial/lodging zones
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown (no density cap identified)
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended — homeowner's insurance with fire, hazard and liability coverage of at least $1 million per occurrence (commonly cited but not strictly mandated by City)
- **Platform Obligations**: Add DBPR license number to all platform listings (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.)
- **Effective Date**: Ongoing; status confirmed as of April 2026 (no dedicated City STR registration program)
- **Compliance Notes**: City of Tampa has no separate STR ordinance; governed by Hillsborough County Land Development Code and standard City business licensing; noise ordinance enforced via Code Enforcement
- **Key Notes**: Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b) preempts local prohibition of STRs. SB 280 (statewide registry bill) was vetoed June 2024. HOA/condo declarations frequently impose 30/90/180-day minimums that override the county 7-night rule.
- **Penalties**: Active enforcement with potential daily fines; historical example of a Thonotosassa owner fined thousands for nightly rentals in a residential zone (2019)
- **Sources**: https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/residents/property-owners-and-renters/short-term-vacation-rentals ; Chalet (getchalet.com Tampa guide); STRProfitMap; Vello; Lodgify FL guide; Minut FL guide
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/residents/property-owners-and-renters/short-term-vacation-rentals](https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/residents/property-owners-and-renters/short-term-vacation-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-tampa/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-tampa/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-florida-treasure-island"></a>Treasure Island, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-treasure-island`
- **Location**: Treasure Island, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual City of Treasure Island Local Business Tax (fee varies by number of units); Florida DBPR Vacation Rental License required (District 3, renews February 1)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Zoning-dependent: RU-75 (Single-Family) — max 2 changes of occupancy per 12 months; RM-15 (Multi-Family) — max 6 changes of occupancy per 12 months; CG, RFM-30, RFH-50, PR-MU Core, PR-MU Gulf Boulevard — unlimited
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not set by city ordinance for condos/condo-hotels; determined by individual building Declaration of Condominium, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations
- **Tax Rate**: 6% Pinellas County Tourist Development Tax on rentals of 6 months or less; plus applicable state taxes — total estimated ~13% of gross revenue
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Tourist Dwellings (STRs) permitted only in CG, RFM-30, RFH-50, PR-MU Core, and PR-MU Gulf Boulevard zoning districts without occupancy-change caps. Properties in RU-75 and RM-15 are presumed Tourist Dwellings if publicly advertised and are subject to strict change-of-occupancy limits. Buildings in RM-15 or RU-75 are not eligible for weekly rentals.
- **Minimum Stay**: No city-wide minimum stay specified; zoning district determines frequency caps rather than a minimum nightly stay for STR-eligible zones
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified at city level beyond zoning district caps on changes of occupancy
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must not list properties without a valid Florida DBPR Vacation Rental License number displayed in advertisement; City Business Tax registration number required
- **Effective Date**: Pre-2011 (grandfathered under Florida STR preemption statute); ongoing enforcement as of 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Owners renting dwellings cannot claim Homestead Exemption. Properties publicly advertised for rent in RU-75 or RM-15 are automatically presumed Tourist Dwellings. HOA/condo governing documents may impose additional restrictions beyond city zoning. Florida Statute §509.032(7)(b) preempts new local ordinances adopted after June 1, 2011, but Treasure Island's pre-2011 zoning-based restrictions are grandfathered. Three registrations required before first booking: City Business Tax, Florida DBPR License, and Pinellas County TDT account.
- **Key Notes**: Treasure Island uses a 'Tourist Dwelling' classification tied to zoning district and changes of occupancy rather than a flat-cap STR permit system. Investors must verify both city zoning AND HOA/condo governing documents before purchasing. The city's ordinance has survived legal challenge (Anand lawsuit, 2019). Florida DBPR license is a separate state-level requirement for all vacation rentals.
- **Penalties**: Code violation notices issued for exceeding occupancy-change limits; potential loss of Homestead Exemption for unlawful rental claims
- **Sources**: https://www.mytreasureisland.org/residents/departments/community_development/short_term_rental_information.php; City of Treasure Island Code of Ordinances Sec. 68-494; Florida Statute §509.032(7)(b)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-treasure-island/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-treasure-island/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-florida-walton-county"></a>Walton County, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-walton-county`
- **Location**: Walton County, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Walton County Vacation Rental Certificate (VRC) required for all rentals of 30 days or less.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register to collect Walton County Tourist Development Tax.
- **Permit Fee**: VRC application and renewal fees depend on the size/occupancy of the property (typically $300-$500/year).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Strict occupancy limits based on bedroom count (typically 2 guests per bedroom + 4 additional guests).
- **Tax Rate**: 12% total tax (7% Florida state sales tax + 5% Walton County Tourist Development Tax).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Rentals must comply with county zoning maps. Requires passing a mandatory on-site life safety inspection (smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting).
- **Minimum Stay**: None (short-term defined as stays under 30 days).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No spacing limits, but strict parking, trash, and noise regulations restrict capacity.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of adequate commercial general liability insurance covering short-term lodging.
- **Platform Obligations**: VRC certificate number must be displayed in the listing description on all platforms.
- **Effective Date**: Walton County Short-Term Vacation Rental Ordinance in force.
- **Compliance Notes**: Emergency local contact must be posted on-site and reachable 24/7 to resolve issues within 30 minutes. Quiet hours strictly enforced (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
- **Key Notes**: Governs the highly popular 30A resort corridor (Miramar Beach, Seaside, Rosemary Beach). The VRC inspection standards are exceptionally detailed.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a VRC or failing safety inspections results in automatic code enforcement citations and fines up to $500 per day.
- **Sources**: https://www.mywaltonfl.gov/1386/Vacation-Rental-Registration-Program ; Walton County Florida (co.walton.fl.us); 360 Blue; Sea 30A; Municode; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mywaltonfl.gov/1386/Vacation-Rental-Registration-Program](https://www.mywaltonfl.gov/1386/Vacation-Rental-Registration-Program)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-walton-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-walton-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="us-florida-west-palm-beach"></a>West Palm Beach, Florida
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-florida-west-palm-beach`
- **Location**: West Palm Beach, Florida, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — City Rental License, Local Business Tax Receipt (BTR), and Certificate of Use (COU) required from both the City of West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register with the Palm Beach County Tax Collector and Florida Department of Revenue.
- **Permit Fee**: Initial COU fee is $50, with a $20 annual renewal fee. Business Tax Receipt fees vary based on occupancy capacity.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Prohibited for stays under 6 months in standard residential districts.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Governed by building, fire, and safety codes; typically limited to 2 guests per bedroom + 2 additional.
- **Tax Rate**: 12% total tax (6% Palm Beach County Tourist Development Tax + 6% Florida State Sales Tax).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Stays of less than six months and one day are strictly prohibited in standard residential zoning districts. Short-term rentals are allowed by-right only in designated transient lodging or commercial zones. Zoning review is mandatory.
- **Minimum Stay**: 6 months and 1 day in standard residential zones (no minimum in commercial/transient zones).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Strict zoning limitations prevent STR proliferation in low-density residential neighborhoods.
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended (commercial general liability insurance covering transient rental operations).
- **Platform Obligations**: None formally active; hosts are responsible for ensuring all local and county lodging taxes are remitted.
- **Effective Date**: Zoning regulations and minimum rental period rules in force.
- **Compliance Notes**: Code enforcement actively monitors listing platforms. Properties with 3 or more units under one roof require mandatory Fire Department and Code Enforcement inspections.
- **Key Notes**: One of the most restrictive coastal zoning environments in Florida. The 6-month-and-1-day rule effectively bans traditional weekend and weekly vacation rentals in residential neighborhoods.
- **Penalties**: Operating an unpermitted STR in violation of zoning codes results in daily code enforcement fines ranging from $150 to $500 per day.
- **Sources**: https://www.wpb.org/government/development-services/business-tax ; City of West Palm Beach (wpb.org); Palm Beach County Tax Collector; Kelley Grant Law; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.wpb.org/government/development-services/business-tax](https://www.wpb.org/government/development-services/business-tax)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-west-palm-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-florida-west-palm-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="us-georgia-atlanta"></a>Atlanta, Georgia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-georgia-atlanta`
- **Location**: Atlanta, Georgia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — a Short-Term Rental License (STRL) is required for each unit; the STRL must be obtained and posted on all advertisements.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register with the Georgia Department of Revenue and the City of Atlanta; an Occupation Tax Certificate is also referenced for STR operators.
- **Permit Fee**: $150 annual license fee per unit (renewed annually).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — STRs are generally limited to a host's primary residence plus one additional dwelling unit; non-owner-occupied investment STRs are technically prohibited under the primary ordinance.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown (no explicit nightly cap; STRs defined as stays of 30 consecutive days or less).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum two adults per bedroom.
- **Tax Rate**: 8% Hotel-Motel Tax on stays under 30 days, plus 4% Georgia state sales tax and 3% local option sales tax.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs permitted across residential zones (R1–R5) with primary-residence verification; ADUs subject to same standards; some neighborhood/historic overlay restrictions reported by third parties.
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified (STR = stays not exceeding 30 consecutive days).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Each host limited to two STR licenses citywide (primary residence + one additional dwelling). No general density cap confirmed in the city ordinance.
- **Insurance Required**: Partially — third-party sources indicate liability insurance is required as part of the STRL process; the city's own guidance does not always state a mandate. $1M+ commercial liability commonly advised.
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosting platforms must provide information to aid enforcement and removal of illegal listings; platforms (e.g., Airbnb) require Atlanta hosts to display registration numbers and may delist non-compliant listings.
- **Effective Date**: 2022-03-01 (enforcement March 5, 2023)
- **Compliance Notes**: Ordinance 20-O-1656 adopted March 15, 2021; rules effective March 1, 2022; enforcement effective March 5, 2023. A 24/7 contact (STR agent) responsive within ~2 hours required; no large parties/events; noise and parking rules apply. Complaint-based enforcement with periodic sweeps.
- **Key Notes**: Generous relative to many major cities — allows primary residence plus one additional dwelling. World Cup 2026 expected to drive increased registration enforcement.
- **Penalties**: Fines starting at $500 per violation, listing removal, and suspension/revocation of license; escalating fines for repeat violations and possible legal action.
- **Sources**: https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/city-planning/ordinances-regulations/short-term-rental ; City of Atlanta (atl311.com KB0013809; atlantaga.gov STR page; Municode Pt.20); Steadily; Safely; Truvi; RentStellar
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/city-planning/ordinances-regulations/short-term-rental](https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/city-planning/ordinances-regulations/short-term-rental)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-atlanta/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-atlanta/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-georgia-augusta"></a>Augusta, Georgia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-georgia-augusta`
- **Location**: Augusta, Georgia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Occupational Tax Certificate (business license) fee approx. $150; fee scales with gross revenue. No dedicated STR permit fee.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Yes — must comply with building/fire-code occupancy standards; no specific numeric cap in a standalone STR ordinance.
- **Tax Rate**: 4% Georgia state sales tax + 4.5% local sales/SPLOST/TSPLOST = 8.5% total sales tax; 6% local hotel-motel excise tax; $5/night state hotel-motel fee.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are presumed permitted in residential and commercial zones; generally not appropriate in industrial zones. Hosts should verify with Augusta Planning & Development for their specific parcel.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None identified in a specific STR ordinance.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms such as Airbnb collect and remit Georgia state sales tax on behalf of hosts; hosts remain responsible for confirming local hotel-motel tax remittance with Augusta Finance Department.
- **Effective Date**: No standalone STR ordinance effective date. General business license and tax obligations are ongoing under Augusta Code of Ordinances.
- **Compliance Notes**: Augusta-Richmond County has no dedicated short-term rental ordinance or STR-specific permit as of July 2026. Hosts must: (1) obtain a general Occupational Tax Certificate (business license) through the Augusta Planning & Development Department; (2) register with the Georgia Department of Revenue for sales tax; (3) register with Augusta Finance for the 6% local hotel-motel excise tax. The Augusta Planning Department studied STR-specific regulations in 2022 but declined to adopt them. STRs for fewer than 30 days are exempt from long-term rental rules.
- **Key Notes**: No STR-specific permit, density cap, owner-occupancy requirement, or rental day cap exists. General zoning, building safety, fire, and health codes still apply to all STR properties. Major-event periods (e.g., The Masters) may trigger additional noise/nuisance enforcement.
- **Penalties**: Unregistered operations (no business license) may face fines; unregistered rental operations cited in secondary sources at up to $1,000 per incident. Exceeding occupancy limits may result in fines of $500 per additional guest. Verify current penalty schedule directly with Augusta Code Enforcement.
- **Sources**: Augusta, GA – Business Licenses (Official): https://www.augustaga.gov/2102/Business-Licenses | Augusta Permits/Licensing: https://www.augustaga.gov/2066/Permits-Licensing | Augusta-Richmond County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance: https://www.augustaga.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=2750 | Georgia Dept. of Revenue: https://dor.georgia.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-augusta/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-augusta/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-georgia-blue-ridge"></a>Blue Ridge, Georgia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-georgia-blue-ridge`
- **Location**: Blue Ridge, Georgia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: City of Blue Ridge STR license required (application fee per city ordinance; exact fee confirmed via city hall at 706-946-2434). Fannin County (unincorporated): as of 2026, no formal STR registration required for unincorporated areas. Tax reports due by 20th of each month.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Yes — subject to City STR ordinance and building/fire code standards.
- **Tax Rate**: 8% hotel-motel tax in the Blue Ridge/Fannin County area. Georgia state sales tax 4%; $5/night state hotel-motel fee. Tax reports must be filed and paid monthly, due by the 20th of each month for the prior month's rentals.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: City of Blue Ridge (Article V, Ch. 10 Code of Ordinances / Ordinance BR2022-05): STRs (Short-Term Vacation Rentals) permitted in C-1 (neighborhood commercial), CBD (central business district), and R-3 (high-density residential) zones. STRs PROHIBITED in R-1 (single-family) and R-2 (medium-density residential) zones and other restricted residential areas. Unincorporated Fannin County: minimal or no formal zoning restrictions as of 2026.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None identified beyond zoning district restrictions within city limits.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) may collect and remit taxes on behalf of hosts; hosts should verify tax responsibilities with local authorities. Operators listing directly (without a platform) must register and file tax payments independently with the City of Blue Ridge tax office.
- **Effective Date**: City of Blue Ridge STR Ordinance: codified under Ordinance No. BR2022-05 (2022); currently in force.
- **Compliance Notes**: Two overlapping frameworks: (1) City of Blue Ridge: has its own STR Ordinance (Article V of Ch. 10 Business Regulations, codified in Municode; Ordinance No. BR2022-05); requires a Short-Term Rental license (new application and annual renewal available on city website); tax account registration with City of Blue Ridge; monthly tax reports due by the 20th. (2) Unincorporated Fannin County: no STR registration requirement as of 2026; hotel-motel tax still must be collected and remitted at 8%. Hosts must verify whether their property is within Blue Ridge city limits or unincorporated Fannin County, as requirements differ significantly.
- **Key Notes**: Blue Ridge is a top North Georgia mountain cabin destination with very high demand from Atlanta weekenders. The City of Blue Ridge has a dedicated STR page with forms and applications. Fannin County (unincorporated) remains among the most STR-friendly jurisdictions in Georgia with no registration requirement. HOA/deed restrictions may apply in certain communities. Blue Ridge city hall contact: 706-946-2434 (Planning, Zoning and Permitting Clerk: Kelsey Ledford).
- **Penalties**: Non-compliance with City of Blue Ridge STR ordinance subject to municipal code enforcement penalties. Operating without required license in city limits subject to fines per city ordinance. Verify current penalty schedule with City of Blue Ridge.
- **Sources**: City of Blue Ridge – Short Term Rental Ordinance/Business Regulations (Official): https://www.cityofblueridgega.gov/tax/page/short-term-rental-ordinance-business-regulations | City of Blue Ridge – STR Forms and Applications (Official): https://www.cityofblueridgega.gov/business-taxes/page/short-term-rental-forms-and-applications | Blue Ridge STR Ordinance – Municode (Article V, Ch. 10): https://library.municode.com/ga/blue_ridge/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOGEOR_CH10BURE_ARTVSHRMVARE_S10-191SHTI | Ordinance No. BR2022-05 – Municode: https://library.municode.com/ga/blue_ridge/ordinances/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=1143324 | Fannin County STR Ordinance (Aug 2025): https://fannincountyga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Short-Term-Vacation-Rental-Ordinance.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-blue-ridge/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-blue-ridge/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-ga-chatham-county"></a>Chatham County, Georgia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ga-chatham-county`
- **Location**: Chatham County, Georgia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Existing licenses and renewals continue; no new licenses issued during moratorium
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Georgia state sales tax (4%) and local hotel/motel excise tax
- **Permit Fee**: ~$150/year STVR permit (reported for Chatham County)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — varies by district
- **Rental Day Cap**: STVR defined as stays of 30 days or less
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Georgia state sales tax (4%) + local hotel/motel tax (8%) = ~12% total
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Applies only to unincorporated Chatham County; incorporated municipalities not affected
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of STVR-specific insurance
- **Platform Obligations**: License number must appear on all listings
- **Effective Date**: Effective upon Board approval; expires 2026-11-07
- **Compliance Notes**: Chatham County has imposed a temporary moratorium on new short-term vacation rental licenses in unincorporated areas only. Existing license renewals and applications submitted before the vote are not affected. The moratorium allows the county time to develop new long-term STR regulations.
- **Key Notes**: ['Moratorium on new licenses (unincorporated Chatham County only)', 'Sunset date: November 7, 2026', 'Existing renewals and pre-vote applications exempt', 'Moratorium aims to develop new long-term regulations']
- **Penalties**: New licenses denied during moratorium period
- **Sources**: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/chatham-county-approves-moratorium-090552569.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ga-chatham-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ga-chatham-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-12 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-12

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### <a id="us-georgia-chatham-county-unincorporated"></a>Chatham County (Unincorporated), Georgia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-georgia-chatham-county-unincorporated`
- **Location**: Chatham County (Unincorporated), Georgia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — existing ordinance requires STR license; no new applications accepted until November 7, 2026
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-10 (moratorium); moratorium expires 2026-11-07
- **Compliance Notes**: Chatham County has imposed a 120-day moratorium on accepting new STR permit applications, running through November 7, 2026, while officials rewrite the 2021 STR ordinance. Existing permit holders and applications already in process remain valid provided they meet current licensing requirements. During the moratorium, county staff will gather public input and evaluate proposed changes to density limits, occupancy standards, and septic capacity rules for unincorporated areas. New operators must wait until after November 7, 2026 to apply.
- **Key Notes**: • New STR applications halted through November 7, 2026 — no new permits issued during moratorium. • Existing permits remain valid if compliance is maintained. • County will use the 120-day pause to rewrite the 2021 STR ordinance, potentially adding density, occupancy, and septic-capacity limits. • Public input will be solicited before a new ordinance is presented.
- **Penalties**: Not specified for moratorium violations; existing ordinance penalties apply to current permit holders
- **Sources**: https://chathamcountyga.iqm2.com/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-chatham-county-unincorporated/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-chatham-county-unincorporated/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-24

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### <a id="us-georgia-conyers"></a>Conyers, Georgia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-georgia-conyers`
- **Location**: Conyers, Georgia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: LawfulStay
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-conyers/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-conyers/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-georgia-dahlonega"></a>Dahlonega, Georgia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-georgia-dahlonega`
- **Location**: Dahlonega, Georgia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: City of Dahlonega: combined Business & STR License required; minimum fine $250/offense for violations. Lumpkin County (unincorporated): $175 for first property (combined Business & STR License) + $100 per each additional STR property; requires approved Land Use Permit prior to license issuance.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Yes — parking-based occupancy limit: number of vehicles/guests during tenancy may not exceed available off-street parking spaces. Trailers, boats, and RVs each count as a separate vehicle.
- **Tax Rate**: Georgia state sales tax 4%; $5/night state hotel-motel fee; local hotel-motel excise tax (rate varies; confirm with City of Dahlonega or Lumpkin County). Platforms like Airbnb collect and remit state sales tax and $5 fee automatically.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: City of Dahlonega (Article VIII): STRs permitted in all zoning districts EXCEPT Single-Family Residential (R-1). In Planned Unit Developments (PUDs), the approved site plan governs STR eligibility. Lumpkin County (unincorporated): STRs explicitly permitted as a permitted use in residential areas — more permissive than the city. Verify with City Community Development Department or Lumpkin County Planning & Development Services.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None identified beyond zoning district restrictions.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) collect and remit state sales tax and $5/night fee automatically. Hosts listing directly must register independently and file tax payments.
- **Effective Date**: City of Dahlonega Article VIII STR ordinance: adopted circa August 2020 (public hearing August 3, 2020). Lumpkin County combined license structure: updated 2024.
- **Compliance Notes**: Two overlapping regulatory frameworks exist depending on property location: (1) City of Dahlonega limits: governed by Article VIII of the City of Dahlonega Zoning Ordinance; requires city Business & STR License; STRs banned in R-1 zones; 3 code violations within 12 months triggers 12-month license revocation. (2) Unincorporated Lumpkin County: governed by Lumpkin County STR regulations; requires Land Use Permit + combined Business & STR License ($175 first property, $100 each additional). All properties must comply with fire safety, parking, trash, and noise rules. Trash limited to 3 rolling cans (max 96 gallons each); commercial/roll-off dumpsters prohibited. Property boundaries must be clearly demarcated.
- **Key Notes**: Dahlonega is a popular North Georgia mountain/wine-country destination. Both city and county explicitly allow STRs with defined licensing, safety, zoning, and tax obligations. License revocation trigger: 3 violations within 12 consecutive months. Hosts must post fire-safety documentation and maintain off-street parking. Noise ordinances under development as of 2025.
- **Penalties**: Minimum fine of $250 per offense (City of Dahlonega). Three code violations within 12 consecutive months: license revoked and no new applications accepted for 12 months. Violations must be remediated before new license eligibility.
- **Sources**: City of Dahlonega STR Ordinance – Municode (Article VIII: Short-Term Rentals): https://library.municode.com/ga/dahlonega/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=SPBLAUSLADE_APXBZO_ARTVIIISHRMRE_S805REVIPR | City of Dahlonega Public Hearing Packet (Aug 3, 2020 – STR Ordinance text): https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/dahlonega-pubu/MEET-Packet-bbe4a82b937c498096952a8fb59ee400.pdf | Lumpkin County – Short-Term Rentals (Official): https://www.lumpkincounty.gov/531/Short-Term-Rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-dahlonega/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-dahlonega/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-georgia-decatur"></a>Decatur, Georgia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-georgia-decatur`
- **Location**: Decatur, Georgia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Citywide cap of 150 STR permits total.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Decatur requires short-term rental registration/licensing. A three-month grace period ended July 1, 2026, and the city is now actively enforcing licensing requirements against unregistered STR operators.
- **Key Notes**: ['License registration required', 'Grace period ended July 1, 2026', 'Enforcement is now active', 'Unregistered operators subject to penalty']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/enforcement-begins-decaturs-short-term-211047681.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-decatur/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-decatur/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-16 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-16

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### <a id="us-georgia-georgia"></a>Georgia, Georgia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-georgia-georgia`
- **Location**: Georgia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Immediately upon approval; moratorium sunset November 7, 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Chatham County (unincorporated areas) has imposed a temporary moratorium on new STR license applications while the county develops comprehensive long-term regulations. Existing licenses and renewals are not affected. The moratorium is scheduled to expire November 7, 2026, though it may be extended or shortened by commission action.
- **Key Notes**: ['Moratorium on new STR licenses in unincorporated Chatham County', 'Existing licenses and renewals not affected', 'Sunset date: November 7, 2026 (may be extended)', 'Purpose: Allow time to develop new long-term regulations']
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/chatham-county-approves-moratorium-on-short-term-rentals/ar-AA27JXFX
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-georgia/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-georgia/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-08

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### <a id="us-ga-statewide-sb570"></a>Georgia (Statewide), Georgia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ga-statewide-sb570`
- **Location**: Georgia (Statewide), Georgia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — existing county/city licenses; SB 570 adds mandatory human trafficking awareness training
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Varies by county/city
- **Primary Residence Required**: Varies by locality
- **Rental Day Cap**: Varies by locality
- **Occupancy Limit**: Varies by locality
- **Tax Rate**: Georgia Hotel-Motel Tax varies by county (typically 5–8%)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Varies by locality
- **Minimum Stay**: Varies by locality
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Varies by locality
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — platforms must notify hosts of training requirement
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-01
- **Compliance Notes**: SB 570 (effective July 1, 2026): All Georgia STR operators must complete state-approved human trafficking recognition training. Properties must post required awareness information. License denial/revocation for non-compliance.
- **Key Notes**: SB 570 effective July 1, 2026: mandatory human trafficking awareness training for all STR operators statewide.
- **Penalties**: License denial or revocation for failure to complete training
- **Sources**: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65521
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65521](https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65521)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ga-statewide-sb570/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ga-statewide-sb570/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="us-georgia-gwinnett-county"></a>Gwinnett County, Georgia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-georgia-gwinnett-county`
- **Location**: Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual Short-Term Rental (STR) license required for all STRs in unincorporated Gwinnett County. Ordinance adopted April 14, 2026; enforcement begins April 14, 2027. License must be renewed annually and number must appear on online listings.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — operators must register with Gwinnett County Department of Financial Services to collect and remit the Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax (8%). Monthly reporting due by the 20th day following the close of each month. State sales tax registration with Georgia DOR also required.
- **Permit Fee**: License fee amount TBD (to be set by the third-party vendor selected via RFP RP013-26; the license fee is the sole revenue mechanism for the program). No separate county permit fee specified beyond the license.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — the April 2026 ordinance does not expressly restrict STRs to primary residences; it applies broadly to all STR properties in unincorporated areas.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — no annual rental-day cap specified in the April 2026 ordinance or prior county regulations.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — specific guest/occupancy limits not publicly detailed in the April 2026 ordinance; general noise, parking, and property-maintenance rules apply.
- **Tax Rate**: 8% Gwinnett County Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax (effective August 1, 2018) + 4% Georgia state sales/use tax + $5 per night Georgia State Hotel-Motel Fee. Total effective rate approximately 12% + $5/night, before any applicable city-level add-ons.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Applies only to unincorporated Gwinnett County. Incorporated cities within the county (e.g., Duluth, Peachtree Corners) have their own separate ordinances. County emphasizes maintaining residential neighborhood character; STRs in residential zones are subject to noise, parking, and property-maintenance codes.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no minimum stay requirement specified at the county level. Georgia state law does not mandate a minimum.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — the April 2026 ordinance does not specify a cap on the number of licensed STRs per block, parcel, or neighborhood.
- **Insurance Required**: Implied — the Task Force recommendations and county RFP reference review of insurance paperwork; however, a specific minimum liability insurance amount is not publicly codified in the April 2026 ordinance.
- **Platform Obligations**: License number must appear on all online listings. County will actively monitor Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com for unlicensed properties via a contracted third-party vendor. Violation data is to be shared with marketplace platforms per Task Force recommendations.
- **Effective Date**: 2027-04-14 (full enforcement start); ordinance adopted 2026-04-14
- **Compliance Notes**: Ordinance confirmed effective April 14, 2027 (adopted April 14, 2026, 5-0 vote). Annual STR license required for all rentals under 30 days in unincorporated Gwinnett County. Designated local property manager required — must reside in Gwinnett or adjacent county, available 24/7. Interior safety inspections mandated. License number must appear on all online listings. Corporate ownership limits under consideration but not yet codified. Nine-month task force process (Nov. 2023 – Jan. 2025) preceded ordinance adoption. Third-party vendor procured to operate online licensing portal and identify unlicensed listings.
- **Key Notes**: Ordinance effective April 14, 2027. Annual STR license required (stays under 30 days). Designated local property manager required. Interior safety inspections mandated. Corporate ownership limits under consideration. Nine-month task force preceded adoption. Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax (8%) independently enforceable since 2018 regardless of license timeline. ~1,300 estimated STR listings currently in unincorporated Gwinnett.
- **Penalties**: License suspension or revocation for repeat ordinance violations (authorized under the April 2026 ordinance). Hotel/Motel tax violations: fine up to $500 and/or imprisonment up to 30 days. Operating without a license after April 14, 2027 may trigger enforcement actions through the county's Code Enforcement Division or the contracted third-party monitoring vendor.
- **Sources**: https://writing.strisker.com/weekly-regulatory-briefing-27-07-10-2026/ | Hoodline (May 2026): https://hoodline.com/2026/04/gwinnett-cracks-down-on-short-term-rentals-with-new-license-rule/ | WSB-TV (April 2026): https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/new-rules-put-place-short-term-rentals-gwinnett-county/ | Gwinnett County Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Ordinance: https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/static/departments/financialservices/pdf/hotelmotel.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-gwinnett-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-gwinnett-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-14

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### <a id="us-georgia-jekyll-island"></a>Jekyll Island, Georgia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-georgia-jekyll-island`
- **Location**: Jekyll Island, Georgia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: JIA Rental License fee: $75/year (recently increased from $30); 3% percentage rent on gross rental revenues paid to the Jekyll Island Authority quarterly or annually. License is property-specific and non-transferable upon sale.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Yes — occupancy limits apply per JIA ordinance; specific numeric limits tied to property size and parking capacity.
- **Tax Rate**: Georgia state sales tax 4%; local accommodation/hotel-motel taxes apply; $5/night state hotel-motel fee. Georgia sales tax certificate required. Note: Glynn County STR ordinance does NOT apply to Jekyll Island — Jekyll Island is governed exclusively by Jekyll Island Authority (JIA) ordinances.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: All land on Jekyll Island is state-owned (O.C.G.A. § 12-3-241) and leased to homeowners by the Jekyll Island Authority. STRs are permitted under leasehold but require JIA rental license. All development and use must comply with Jekyll Island Authority Codes and Design Guidelines.
- **Minimum Stay**: Short-term vacation rental defined as lodging for fewer than 30 consecutive days under JIA residential regulations.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified beyond JIA license issuance controls.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosts must register with Georgia DOR for sales tax. Platforms like Airbnb may remit state taxes; hosts remain responsible for JIA percentage rent and local tax compliance.
- **Effective Date**: JIA rental license requirements are ongoing under Jekyll Island Authority Code; fee increased to $75 recently (approx. 2024–2025).
- **Compliance Notes**: Jekyll Island has a unique governance structure: all land is owned by the State of Georgia and vested in the Jekyll Island-State Park Authority (JIA) per O.C.G.A. § 12-3-241. Private homeowners lease land from the JIA (leasehold ownership; leases expire 2049–2088). To operate any STR: (1) obtain a JIA Rental License before listing; (2) designate a local agent available at all times to respond to complaints; (3) pay 3% percentage rent on gross revenues to JIA; (4) comply with JIA ordinances on occupancy, parking, trash, and safety. The Glynn County STR ordinance explicitly does not apply to Jekyll Island. Rental license does not transfer automatically upon sale — new owners must re-apply.
- **Key Notes**: Jekyll Island is one of the most uniquely regulated STR markets in the US due to state land ownership and JIA governance. Liability insurance minimum $1,000,000 recommended. All rental license applications submitted to JIA Code Compliance Office at 200 Stable Road, Jekyll Island, GA 31527. Georgia Sales Tax Certificate and Hotel-Motel Tax Registration required.
- **Penalties**: License revocation for non-compliance. JIA may reject permit applications for properties with outstanding violations. Percentage rent non-payment subject to JIA enforcement.
- **Sources**: Jekyll Island Authority – Property Ownership and Rental Info (Official): https://www.jekyllisland.com/residents/home-ownership-property-rental/ | Jekyll Island Authority Code (Ordinances): https://www.jekyllisland.com/residents/home-ownership-property-rental/ | O.C.G.A. § 12-3-241 (State of Georgia Legislature): https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=ocga-12-3-241
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-jekyll-island/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-jekyll-island/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-georgia-nahunta"></a>Nahunta, Georgia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-georgia-nahunta`
- **Location**: Nahunta, Georgia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: LawfulStay
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-nahunta/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-nahunta/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-georgia-savannah"></a>Savannah, Georgia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-georgia-savannah`
- **Location**: Savannah, Georgia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — STVR certificate required before operating, plus a Business Tax Certificate obtained through the Revenue Department.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Georgia state sales tax registration and local hotel/motel excise tax registration; Business Tax Certificate required.
- **Permit Fee**: STVR permit reported at ~$150/year (Savannah and Chatham County). Zoning Confirmation Letter request fee $50.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Depends — owner-occupied permits available; in the Streetcar district TN-2 parcels require two or more dwelling units, one owner-occupied. Non-owner-occupied STVRs subject to per-ward caps.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown (no explicit annual night cap; STVR defined by stay length of 30 days or less).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 4 adults for units with ≤2 bedrooms; for units with 3+ bedrooms, max 2 adults per bedroom.
- **Tax Rate**: Total ~15%: 8% local hotel/motel excise tax (increased from 6% effective Sept 1, 2023) + 7% state.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Permitted only within the STVR Overlay District (Downtown, Victorian, and Streetcar/Mid-City local historic districts) plus certain Business/Agriculture zoning classes (B-C, B-N, B-L, A-1). Mixed-use districts.
- **Minimum Stay**: STVR defined as rental of an entire dwelling unit for 30 days or less (rooms within a unit regulated separately as bed-and-breakfast homestay).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 20% per-ward cap on non-owner-occupied STVRs in most residential areas; once a cap is reached new STVRs allowed only if owner-occupied.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of insurance specifically indicating the property is used as an STVR (not just general property insurance).
- **Platform Obligations**: City uses Rentalscape software to scan listings/identify unpermitted properties; exemplar rental agreement and adjacent-owner notification required for new applicants.
- **Effective Date**: STVR ordinance approved by City Council 8/3/2017 and 9/28/2017; overlay implemented with NEWZO Sept 1, 2019; hotel/motel tax increase effective Sept 1, 2023.
- **Compliance Notes**: Designated rental agent must be available 24/7 and respond within ~2 hours. New applicants must notify adjacent property owners. Condos must show declaration permits/does-not-prohibit STRs. Certificates not auto-transferable — new owners must apply within 6 months of purchase.
- **Key Notes**: Among Georgia's most comprehensive STR regimes; per-ward cap creates scarcity. Mayor has signaled possible future penalty increases.
- **Penalties**: 1st violation $500; 2nd $750 (within 12 months); 3rd $1,000 (within 12 months).
- **Sources**: https://www.savannahga.gov/1476/Short-Term-Vacation-Rentals ; City of Savannah (savannahga.gov) STVR pages and ordinance; Savannah municipal code; The Offer Sheet; Awning; BNBCalc; Golden Homes/TeamHiltonHead (industry trackers).
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.savannahga.gov/1476/Short-Term-Vacation-Rentals](https://www.savannahga.gov/1476/Short-Term-Vacation-Rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-savannah/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-savannah/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-georgia-st-simons-island"></a>St. Simons Island, Georgia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-georgia-st-simons-island`
- **Location**: St. Simons Island, Georgia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $150/year per STR for Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate (annual renewal); $75 late-filing surcharge if filed after July 1. Owners with 6+ properties also require an Occupational Tax Certificate (business license).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Yes — owners/managers must set and post a vehicle/guest limit; rules must be explained to renters. Specific numeric cap set per property per ordinance.
- **Tax Rate**: 7% monthly accommodation excise tax (local, per Glynn County official site); plus Georgia state sales tax 6% (rentals under 90 days) + $5/night state transportation excise fee; 5% local hotel/motel bed tax.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Subject to Glynn County zoning. Verify parcel zoning and permitted uses with Glynn County Planning and Community Development. HOA/deed restrictions may further limit STRs.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified in county ordinance, but LodgingRevs software is used to monitor and identify unlicensed rental listings across Glynn County.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms may collect certain taxes at checkout; hosts remain ultimately responsible for ensuring all taxes are filed and paid. County uses LodgingRevs compliance monitoring software to identify unregistered listings on Airbnb, VRBO, and other platforms.
- **Effective Date**: July 1, 2021 (Glynn County STR Ordinance effective date); compliance deadline was October 1, 2021.
- **Compliance Notes**: St. Simons Island is unincorporated Glynn County; the Glynn County STR ordinance (effective July 1, 2021) applies. Owners must: (1) register and obtain a Glynn County short-term rental certificate; (2) pay $150/year Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate fee; (3) comply with noise, parking, trash, and safety rules (smoke/CO detectors in each bedroom, fire extinguisher inside); (4) provide off-site parking instructions; (5) register with Georgia DOR for state sales tax. The Glynn County ordinance explicitly does NOT apply to Jekyll Island or the City of Brunswick.
- **Key Notes**: Glynn County contracts with LodgingRevs for digital monitoring and compliance. Properties in FEMA flood zones (common on St. Simons) should verify flood insurance requirements. Many neighborhoods have HOA/CC&R restrictions that may further limit STRs.
- **Penalties**: 1st offense: $250 fine; 2nd offense within 12 months: $500; 3rd offense within 12 months: $1,000 and possible license revocation. Operating without a license: daily $1,000 fine per day advertised outside ordinance standards.
- **Sources**: Glynn County – Short-Term Rental Property Information (Official): https://www.glynncounty.org/government/departments/licensing-compliance/short-term-rental-property-information | Glynn County – Short-Term Rental Information: https://www.glynncounty.org/government/departments/licensing-compliance/short-term-rental-information | Glynn County Code of Ordinances (via Municode): https://library.municode.com/ga/glynn_county
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-st-simons-island/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-st-simons-island/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-georgia-tybee-island"></a>Tybee Island, Georgia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-georgia-tybee-island`
- **Location**: Tybee Island, Georgia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — an annual STR (Short-Term Vacation Rental / STVR) certificate is required for any STR.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — an Occupational Tax Certificate (OTC) application or exemption form is required with the STR application; 7% local occupational room tax must be remitted.
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (specific certificate/OTC fee amounts not sourced).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — not a primary-residence model, but a phase-out framework: certificates are non-transferable on sale, death, or marriage.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Varies by home — occupancy limit set per the size of the home and number of designated off-street parking spaces.
- **Tax Rate**: 7% local occupational room tax, remitted to the City Finance Department by the 20th of the following month (monthly returns required even if no tax is due).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Proposed four-zone density model: east/south zones capped at 60% STRs, west/north zones capped at 30% STRs
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified (STR = transient guests for less than 30 consecutive days).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 2024 ordinance moratorium on new permits in residential zones and prohibits license transfers; pending 2026 proposal introduces zone-based percentage caps and a waiting-list system.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown.
- **Platform Obligations**: Unknown (not specified in city sources).
- **Effective Date**: 2024-06-13 (current ordinance); earlier zone restrictions effective ~2022
- **Compliance Notes**: Tybee Island's short-term rental regulations remain in effect following judicial review. Property owners must comply with the city's existing STR rules, which have survived legal challenge.
- **Key Notes**: ['Judge upheld existing STR regulations', 'Rules remain enforceable despite property owner opposition', 'No changes to regulatory requirements announced']
- **Penalties**: Not specified in article
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/judge-lets-tybee-island-short-term-rental-regulations-stand-dividing-residents-and-property-owners/ar-AA29YskB
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-tybee-island/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-tybee-island/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-17 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-17

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### <a id="us-georgia-unincorporated-chatham-county"></a>Unincorporated Chatham County, Georgia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-georgia-unincorporated-chatham-county`
- **Location**: Unincorporated Chatham County, Georgia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-08-15
- **Compliance Notes**: Chatham County (unincorporated areas only) has imposed a temporary moratorium on new short-term vacation rental licenses to allow time for developing comprehensive long-term STR regulations. Existing license renewals and licenses applied for before the vote are exempt.
- **Key Notes**: ['Moratorium on new licenses only', 'Does not affect license renewals', 'Applies only to unincorporated Chatham County', 'Sunset date: November 7, 2026 (may be extended or shortened)']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/chatham-county-approves-moratorium-short-090552569.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-unincorporated-chatham-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-georgia-unincorporated-chatham-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-16 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-16

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### <a id="us-hawaii-hawai-i-county"></a>Hawai'i County, Hawaii
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-hawaii-hawai-i-county`
- **Location**: Hawai'i County, Hawaii, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Registration: $250 hosted / $500 unhosted; annual renewal required; platforms: $1,000
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-09-01
- **Compliance Notes**: All short-term vacation rental operators on the Big Island (hosted and unhosted, stays of 180 days or fewer) must register under Ordinance 25-50 (Bill 47). The registration deadline has been extended to September 1, 2026 because the county's online portal is not yet operational. Registration fees are $250 for hosted (B&B) rentals and $500 for unhosted (STVR) rentals, with annual renewals required. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo must also register with the county ($1,000 fee) and submit monthly listing reports. Operators should monitor the Hawaii County Planning Department website for portal launch. Separately, Bill 147 — a comprehensive overhaul redefining STR categories, zoning rules, and operational standards — is advancing through planning commission review but is not yet law.
- **Key Notes**: Registration deadline is September 1, 2026 (extended from July 1); portal is not yet live as of late July 2026. Failure to register once the portal opens can result in fines of $1,000–$10,000 per violation. Bill 147 would extend the 'short-term' definition from stays under 30 days to stays under 180 days and bring hosted rentals into a formal regulatory framework for the first time. Platforms must register ($1,000) and file monthly reports. County will cross-reference registrations against Airbnb/Vrbo listings.
- **Penalties**: $1,000–$10,000 per violation for operating without registration
- **Sources**: https://about.hawaiilife.com/blog/bill-147-what-west-hawaii-vacation-rental-owners-should-watch-now/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-hawaii-hawai-i-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-hawaii-hawai-i-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-hawaii-hawaii-county"></a>Hawaii County, Hawaii
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-hawaii-hawaii-county`
- **Location**: Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Under existing Ordinance 25-50: all TVR operators (hosted and unhosted) must register with the county; registration fees $250 (hosted) / $500 (unhosted). Bill 147 would add operational standards, occupancy limits, enforcement fines, and redefine 'short-term' as stays under 180 days.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Bill 147 would extend the definition of 'short-term' to stays under 180 consecutive days (vs. current 30 days for unhosted rentals)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Bill 147: Pending (planning commission stage); Ordinance 25-50 registration: technically effective July 1, 2026 but portal not live
- **Compliance Notes**: Hawaii County's Leeward Planning Commission held a four-hour special hearing on Bill 147 on June 30, 2026, and deferred its vote after significant opposition from farmstay operators. The bill would overhaul the existing regulatory framework: redefining B&Bs (hosted) vs. STVRs (unhosted), setting occupancy limits, restricting large events, requiring special use permits for agricultural-zoned rentals, and establishing punitive fines. The commission reconvenes July 16; both commissions must send recommendations to the County Council by August 8, 2026. Separately, mandatory TVR registration under Ordinance 25-50 technically took effect July 1, but the county has not launched the registration portal; Council Member Kimball plans to introduce a grace period bill (Sept 1–Dec 31) on July 22.
- **Key Notes**: • Ordinance 25-50 (Bill 47) registration is technically required from July 1, 2026, but the portal is not yet live — hosts cannot yet register, though fines of $1,000–$10,000 are written into law. • Platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) must pay a $1,000 registration fee and file monthly listing reports once operational. • Bill 147 would extend 'short-term' to stays <180 days, add B&B/STVR distinction, set occupancy/quiet-hour rules, and restrict event types. • A grace period extension to September 1–December 31 is being drafted for introduction July 22.
- **Penalties**: Ordinance 25-50: fines $1,000–$10,000 per violation for operating without registration; Bill 147 would add additional punitive fines (quantum not yet finalized)
- **Sources**: https://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2026/07/01/leeward-planning-commission-meets-on-transient-accommodations-bill-147/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-hawaii-hawaii-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-hawaii-hawaii-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-09

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### <a id="us-hawaii-hawaii-county-big-island"></a>Hawaii County (Big Island), Hawaii
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-hawaii-hawaii-county-big-island`
- **Location**: Hawaii County (Big Island), Hawaii, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Existing Ordinance 25-50 registration technically effective July 1, 2026 but online portal not yet live; Bill 147 would replace existing STVR/B&B framework entirely if enacted
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Pending — planning commission recommendation due August 8, 2026; County Council vote TBD
- **Compliance Notes**: Hawaii County's Bill 147 — which would repeal and replace all existing STVR and B&B regulations — faces its next procedural vote at the Windward Planning Commission on July 16, 2026, after the Leeward Planning Commission deferred its vote following a four-hour hearing with mostly opposition testimony from STR and B&B operators. The outcome of the Windward Commission hearing determines whether Bill 147 advances to the County Council. Both commissions must forward recommendations by the August 8, 2026 deadline. Existing registration under Ordinance 25-50 is technically required from July 1, 2026, but the registration portal has not yet gone live.
- **Key Notes**: Windward Planning Commission takes up Bill 147 on July 16, 2026 — after Leeward Commission deferred following four-hour hearing with mostly opposition testimony from STR and B&B operators. Windward hearing outcome determines whether bill advances to County Council. Both commissions must recommend by August 8, 2026 deadline. Ordinance 25-50 registration required from July 1, 2026 but portal not yet live.
- **Penalties**: Not specified for Bill 147 pending; existing code violations carry civil fines
- **Sources**: Hawaii County Planning Department (https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/planning/current-projects/short-term-rental-regulations)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-hawaii-hawaii-county-big-island/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-hawaii-hawaii-county-big-island/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-14

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### <a id="us-hi-honolulu"></a>Honolulu / Oahu, Hawaii
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-hi-honolulu`
- **Location**: Honolulu / Oahu, Hawaii, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (NUC/registration)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (GET + TAT)
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: Varies
- **Rental Day Cap**: None where permitted
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: GET + TAT
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Limited to resort/specified zones; 90-day min elsewhere
- **Minimum Stay**: 90 days outside permitted zones
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Zone-restricted
- **Insurance Required**: Varies
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Aggressive enforcement; minimum-stay rules expanded.
- **Key Notes**: Up to $10,000/day fines; aggressive enforcement.
- **Penalties**: Up to $10,000 per day
- **Sources**: https://www.honolulu.gov/dpp/permitting/short-term-rentals.html ; Rent Responsibly 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.honolulu.gov/dpp/permitting/short-term-rentals.html](https://www.honolulu.gov/dpp/permitting/short-term-rentals.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-hi-honolulu/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-hi-honolulu/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-hawaii-kauai-county"></a>Kauai County, Hawaii
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-hawaii-kauai-county`
- **Location**: Kauai County, Hawaii, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — a Transient Vacation Rental (TVR) Certificate (in VDA) or Non-Conforming Use (NCU) Certificate (outside VDA) required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET) and Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) licenses/registration required
- **Permit Fee**: Approximately $750 (plus tax) per TVR license, renewed annually
- **Primary Residence Required**: No for TVRs (homestays in VDAs require owner present on-site)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown (homestays limited to up to three guest rooms)
- **Tax Rate**: TAT 10.25%; GET approximately 4–4.712%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: TVRs allowed only in designated Visitor Destination Areas (VDAs) — Princeville, parts of Kapaa/Waipouli, parts of Poipu, small section of Waimea; outside VDAs only with grandfathered NCU permit
- **Minimum Stay**: Rentals of less than 180 consecutive days classified as TVRs
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No new NCU certificates issued for non-VDA properties since March 30, 2009 (caps non-VDA supply; ~438 TVNC dwellings grandfathered)
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance #864 adopted 2008; NCU cutoff March 30, 2009
- **Compliance Notes**: County publishes a list of approved homestays & non-conforming TVRs by Tax Map Key (TMK); buyers should confirm status with County of Kauai Planning Department. TVR permits must be renewed annually with no grace period (strict policy)
- **Key Notes**: Renewal applications must be submitted at least 60 days before expiration; missing renewal deadline forfeits licensing. May 2024 Senate Bill 2919 granted counties greater authority to phase out STRs in residential/agricultural zones
- **Penalties**: Civil infraction fines; serious/serial offenders may face court action and criminal charges
- **Sources**: https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/Planning-Department/Transient-Vacation-Rentals ; kauai.gov Planning Dept TVR page; hawaiilife.com TVR guide; aekkauai.com; dinkabojanova.com; checkmaterentals.com Hawaii STR guide
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/Planning-Department/Transient-Vacation-Rentals](https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/Planning-Department/Transient-Vacation-Rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-hawaii-kauai-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-hawaii-kauai-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-hi-maui"></a>Maui County, Hawaii
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-hi-maui`
- **Location**: Maui County, Hawaii, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — transient vacation rental permit required; properties rezoned to H3/H4 may continue STR operations; those remaining in apartment zones will be phased out under Bill 9
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (GET + TAT)
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: Varies
- **Rental Day Cap**: No change to phase-out deadlines: West Maui Jan 1 2029, rest of county Jan 1 2031 for apartment-zoned TVRs that do not rezone
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: GET + TAT
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Bill 9 (Ord. 5909) phases out STRs in A1/A2 apartment zones; Bill 88 (June 2026) created new H3/H4 hotel districts; Resolutions 26-119/26-120 (July 28 vote) refer ~2,056 specific properties to Planning Commission for H3/H4 rezoning
- **Minimum Stay**: Varies
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Phase-out driven
- **Insurance Required**: Varies
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: Bill 9 phase-out ongoing; Bill 88 pending mayoral signature; first-wave rezoning resolutions (26-110, 26-111) reviewed July 6, 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Maui County's Bill 9 (Ordinance 5909) is phasing out short-term rentals in apartment-zoned districts to restore housing supply. Bill 88 (passed June 22, 2026) created two new hotel zoning categories (H3/H4) that allow STR use. The July 28 vote on Resolutions 26-119 and 26-120 is the next procedural step: the Council has now referred approximately 2,056 specific TVR-unit properties to the Maui Planning Commission for potential rezoning into H3/H4. Individual property owners must still apply for and receive rezoning approval — and then obtain appropriate permits — to legally continue STR operations after the Bill 9 phase-out dates. Owners at affected properties should consult legal counsel and track Planning Commission proceedings.
- **Key Notes**: ~2,056 apartment-district TVR units in Kāʻanapali, Kīhei, and Māʻalaea are subject to Bill 9 phaseout but may seek H3/H4 hotel rezoning. July 28 Council resolutions (7-1 vote) refer these properties to Maui Planning Commission — rezoning is not automatic. Bill 9 phase-out is ongoing; two lawsuits challenging Bill 9 are pending in state court. Rezoning cost estimates of $200k–$500k per property have been cited as a barrier.
- **Penalties**: Operating a STR in a phased-out apartment district without valid permit: subject to county enforcement; specific fines under Bill 9 enforcement not published in sources reviewed
- **Sources**: https://mauinow.com/2026/07/28/maui-council-advances-new-hotel-zoning-for-over-2000-apartment-district-vacation-rentals/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-hi-maui/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-hi-maui/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-hawaii-oahu-north-shore"></a>Oahu North Shore, Hawaii
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-hawaii-oahu-north-shore`
- **Location**: Oahu North Shore, Hawaii, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee: $1,000 (non-refundable, per unit); Zoning verification/research fee: $150 per TMK (or $300 for nonconforming status confirmation); Annual NUC renewal required for existing NUC holders (Sep 1–Oct 15 each year)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes for B&B (host must be on-site during guest stay); Not required for TVU but TVUs are effectively banned on the North Shore outside of Resort zones or grandfathered NUCs
- **Rental Day Cap**: None imposed as a cap on total days per year, but minimum stay rules apply: rentals under 30 consecutive days are prohibited in residential zones without a valid NUC or Resort zoning. For new registrations, the 90-day minimum (Ordinance 22-7) applies to non-NUC TVUs, though pre-existing STRs operating before Oct 23, 2022 may continue under the 30-day minimum per a Dec 2023 federal court injunction.
- **Occupancy Limit**: B&B: max 2 guest rooms, max 2 adult guests per room. TVU: per unit capacity per LUO standards. Off-street parking required.
- **Tax Rate**: Hawaii GET (General Excise Tax): 4.712% (Oahu surcharge included); TAT (Transient Accommodations Tax): 10.25% state; County Surcharge on TAT: 3% (Oahu). Total effective tax burden on gross rental income approximately 18%+. Operators must register with Hawaii DOR.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Strictly limited. No new STRs permitted in residential (R-5, R-7.5, R-10, etc.) or standard apartment zones on the North Shore. Only permitted in: (1) Resort-zoned areas; (2) Apartment zones within 3,500 ft of a resort zone of 50+ contiguous acres rezoned together (e.g., Turtle Bay/Kuilima Estates area on the North Shore); (3) Properties holding a valid pre-1990s Non-Conforming Use Certificate (NUC). The North Shore Sustainable Communities Plan prohibits new B&B permits outside Kuilima.
- **Minimum Stay**: 30 consecutive days minimum in residential zones without NUC (enforced per DPP public confirmation, Summer 2025). 90-day minimum codified under Ordinance 22-7 for new non-NUC non-resort TVUs, but federal court injunction (Dec 21, 2023) blocks retroactive enforcement on pre-existing 30-day STRs. No minimum for B&Bs in eligible zones.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: B&Bs island-wide capped at 0.5% of total dwelling units per regional area (Ordinance 19-18). North Shore B&Bs (excluding Kuilima) are subject to no-new-permit rule per the North Shore Sustainable Communities Plan. TVUs restricted to Resort/eligible Apartment zones only.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated by ordinance for residential STRs, but a 24/7 local point of contact is required. Off-street parking required per Ordinance 22-7/DPP rules.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must not advertise units lacking proper registration. Sellers must disclose STR legal status to buyers per Ordinance 22-6 (effective Mar 28, 2022). Act 114 (State) makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly provide false info to investigators.
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance 19-18: Jun 25, 2019. Ordinance 22-7: Oct 23, 2022 (90-day rule enjoined Dec 21, 2023 for pre-existing). Ordinance 22-6: Mar 28, 2022. Hawaii Act 017: 2024.
- **Compliance Notes**: As of July 2026: DPP enforces a 30-day minimum for non-resort-zoned residential properties (Summer 2025 enforcement posture). The 90-day rule under Ordinance 22-7 is enjoined for pre-existing STRs. New STRs in residential/non-resort zones on the North Shore are effectively prohibited — no new NUCs have been issued since the 1990s. Turtle Bay/Kuilima Estates area is the only North Shore area where new STR registration may be eligible. Hawaii Act 017 (SB 2919, 2024) grants counties full control to phase out or amortize existing legal STRs going forward.
- **Key Notes**: The North Shore is one of the most restricted STR areas on Oahu. Approximately 25% of North Shore homes have historically been involved in illegal STR activity. No new TVU or B&B permits are issued for the North Shore outside of Kuilima/Turtle Bay resort area. Existing NUC holders may continue operating subject to annual renewal. A federal court injunction protects pre-existing 30-day rentals from the 90-day upgrade rule.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to $1,000/day for operating without registration or in violation of ordinance. Knowing false statements to inspectors/investigators: misdemeanor offense, up to 1 year jail and $2,000 fine (Hawaii Act 114/Bill 807).
- **Sources**: City & County of Honolulu DPP STR page: https://www.honolulu.gov/dpp/permitting/short-term-rentals.html; Honolulu Ordinance 19-18 (Bill 89): https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-236941/BILL089(18),%20CD2.pdf; Honolulu Ordinance 22-7 (Bill 41); NUC list: https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/dpp/dpp_docs/nucs-by-tmk.pdf; Hawaii Legislature Act 017 (SB 2919, 2024): https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-hawaii-oahu-north-shore/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-hawaii-oahu-north-shore/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-hi-state"></a>State Level, Hawaii
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-hi-state`
- **Location**: State Level, Hawaii, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (county-administered)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (GET + TAT)
- **Permit Fee**: County dependent
- **Primary Residence Required**: Varies by county
- **Rental Day Cap**: Varies
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: GET + Transient Accommodations Tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: County authority (SB 2919, 2024)
- **Minimum Stay**: Often 30+ days outside resort zones
- **Density Rules / Caps**: County dependent
- **Insurance Required**: Varies
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: 2024
- **Compliance Notes**: SB 2919 (2024) grants counties authority to phase out STRs.
- **Key Notes**: Counties empowered to phase out STRs (SB 2919).
- **Penalties**: County dependent
- **Sources**: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByChapter/Chapter_42A.html ; Rent Responsibly 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByChapter/Chapter_42A.html](https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByChapter/Chapter_42A.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-hi-state/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-hi-state/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-idaho-boise"></a>Boise, Idaho
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-idaho-boise`
- **Location**: Boise, Idaho, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **None**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: No license fee required as of May 18, 2026 (prior $80/yr annual license fee repealed). State and local lodging/sales tax registration still required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Must comply with Idaho International Building Code residential occupancy limits; no city-specific cap stricter than IBC allowed under state law.
- **Tax Rate**: Idaho state sales tax 6%; state lodging tax applies; city/local taxes may apply — confirm with Idaho Tax Commission and Boise City Clerk.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs must comply with all standard residential zoning, noise, parking, nuisance, curfew, and traffic ordinances applicable to all residential uses. No STR-specific zoning overlay remains after repeal of Ord. 14-26.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None — city may no longer impose STR-specific density caps under Idaho HB 583 / § 67-6539.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must not be regulated by city per Idaho Code § 67-6539(4). State marketplace facilitator tax rules (Idaho Code Title 63, Ch. 18) apply to platforms.
- **Effective Date**: 2026-05-18
- **Compliance Notes**: Boise City Council repealed its STR ordinance (Ord. 14-26, passed 5-12-2026, effective 5-18-2026) after Idaho Legislature passed HB 583 (Idaho Code § 67-6539, amended 2026), which prohibits local governments from requiring STR licenses, fees, or permits, and from imposing regulations stricter than those for standard residential uses. Safety items allowed: smoke alarms in all sleeping areas, fire extinguishers, CO detectors per floor, escape ladders in above-ground bedrooms.
- **Key Notes**: Major regulatory shift: Boise's entire STR licensing chapter (Title 3, Ch. 22) was repealed. Under state law, Boise may still enforce nuisance, noise, parking, safety, and occupancy rules equally applicable to all residential properties. Tax collection obligations remain. Hosts previously licensed under the old system had licenses valid only through May 18, 2026.
- **Penalties**: No STR-specific penalties remain. General nuisance, noise, and zoning violations subject to standard City Code penalties.
- **Sources**: City of Boise Official STR Page: https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/city-clerk/licensing/other/short-term-rental-license/; Boise Municipal Code Ch. 22 (REPEALED Ord. 14-26): https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/boise_id/latest/boise/0-0-0-46790; Idaho State Legislature § 67-6539: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title67/t67ch65/sect67-6539/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-idaho-boise/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-idaho-boise/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-idaho-coeur-d-alene"></a>Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-idaho-coeur-d-alene`
- **Location**: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual STR permit/business license fee required; apply via cdaid.org/License. Exact fee amount: verify current schedule with City of Coeur d'Alene Planning Dept. (208-769-2300).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Subject to zoning and safety standards; one STR permit per parcel limit applies. Specific guest count limits tied to property size and bedroom count.
- **Tax Rate**: Idaho state sales tax (6%) applies to short-term rentals. Idaho Travel and Convention tax may also apply. Operators must register with Idaho State Tax Commission. Lodging marketplace rules at Idaho Administrative Code 35.01.06.003.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs permitted city-wide subject to permit requirements, consistent with Idaho HB 216 and Idaho Code § 63-1801 (Short-term Rental and Vacation Rental Act), which prohibits local governments from effectively banning STRs. May 2025 Idaho Supreme Court ruling struck down a local ordinance that functioned as a residential-zone ban, reinforcing that cities can regulate operations but not prohibit STRs outright.
- **Minimum Stay**: No confirmed minimum stay floor in official sources; defined as short-term stays in residential structures
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No confirmed city-wide density cap in official sources; one-unit-per-parcel STR permit limit applies
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated in available official sources; recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Idaho Administrative Code 35.01.06.003 governs when platforms may collect and remit lodging taxes; hosts remain responsible for proper registration and compliance regardless of platform collection.
- **Effective Date**: December 5, 2017 (City Council passage of STR ordinance); effective consistent with Idaho HB 216 as of January 1, 2018
- **Compliance Notes**: Operators must: (1) Create a personal web account at cdaid.org/License; (2) Apply for and maintain annual STR Business License through the Planning Dept.; (3) Register with Idaho State Tax Commission for lodging tax. Application approval takes approximately 30–45 days. City Code Enforcement actively searches for unlicensed operators. Approximately 750 STRs registered with ~700 active licenses as of early 2024. HOA covenants may independently restrict STRs; city permit does not override private covenants.
- **Key Notes**: Coeur d'Alene's STR ordinance explicitly legalizes vacation rentals and aligns with Idaho's statewide STR preemption law (Idaho Code § 63-1801). The Idaho Supreme Court (May 2025) reinforced that cities cannot effectively ban STRs in residential zones. City limits vs. Kootenai County (unincorporated areas) is a key jurisdictional distinction — different rules may apply outside city limits.
- **Penalties**: $1,000 fine for operating without a permit. Code Enforcement actively searches platforms for unlicensed operators. Repeat violations subject to escalating enforcement action.
- **Sources**: https://www.cdaid.org/3222/departments/planning/ (City of Coeur d'Alene Planning Dept. — Short-Term Rental Ordinance Page); https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/coeurdaleneid/latest/coeurdalene_id/0-0-0-12726 (Coeur d'Alene Municipal Code Title 17, Section X — Short-Term Rentals, American Legal Publishing)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-idaho-coeur-d-alene/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-idaho-coeur-d-alene/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-idaho-ketchum"></a>Ketchum, Idaho
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-idaho-ketchum`
- **Location**: Ketchum, Idaho, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Permit program being removed to comply with Idaho HB 583
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-01 (HB 583)
- **Compliance Notes**: Idaho HB 583 restricts cities from imposing STR rules stricter than those for other rental properties; Ketchum removing permit program, mandatory inspections and fire safety plan approval, though operators encouraged to follow voluntarily
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.ketchumidaho.org/government/departments/planning-building/short-term-rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-idaho-ketchum/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-idaho-ketchum/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-idaho-mccall"></a>McCall, Idaho
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-idaho-mccall`
- **Location**: McCall, Idaho, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: STR Permit fee was $225 annually under pre-HB 583 ordinance. Post-July 1, 2026 repeal of many codes per city announcement — verify current fee status with City of McCall. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) required if occupancy ≥11 persons.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: 30
- **Occupancy Limit**: Formula: (number of bedrooms × 2) + 2 persons. Occupancy of 11 or more requires a Conditional Use Permit. Per Idaho Code §67-6539 post-HB 583, occupancy limits may not exceed IBC non-transient residential standards.
- **Tax Rate**: Total Local Option Tax (LOT) of 8%: 3% Lodging LOT (eff. Jan 1, 2019 through Dec 31, 2028) + 4% Lodging Streets Tax (eff. Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2036) + 1% Retail Sales Tax. Plus Idaho state sales tax 6% + 2% Travel & Convention tax. Airbnb/VRBO collect and remit all taxes automatically.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are permitted in all city zones under Idaho law (§67-6539 prohibits any city from banning STRs). Properties in the McCall Impact Area (outside city limits, governed by Valley County in consultation with McCall) follow a separate framework requiring a declaration of compliance rather than a full city STR permit.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Pre-HB 583: density/cap rules existed. Post-July 1, 2026: city repealing many STR-specific codes per HB 583 compliance. Confirm current density rules with McCall Planning & Zoning.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Marketplace platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) collect and remit Idaho state sales tax (6%) and Travel & Convention tax (2%) and McCall Local Option Taxes (8%). Self-managed STRs without a marketplace platform must independently register and remit all taxes to the city and Idaho State Tax Commission.
- **Effective Date**: McCall Ordinance 1011: October 1, 2022 (original). HB 583 preemption: July 1, 2026. LOT Streets Tax: January 1, 2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: McCall adopted comprehensive STR regulations via Ordinance 1011 (effective October 1, 2022), one of Idaho's most detailed local frameworks. A district court upheld the core of McCall's ordinance in July 2025. However, Idaho HB 583 (signed March 16, 2026; eff. July 1, 2026) required McCall to repeal many STR-specific codes. The city's official website (mccall.id.us/203) confirmed: 'The City will be repealing many of the codes regarding Short-Term Rentals (STR) within the City of McCall, effective July 1, 2026.' Local Option Tax registration and remittance obligations remain. Fire safety minimums per state law still apply. STR permit requirement status post-July 1, 2026 is transitional — verify current requirements directly with City of McCall.
- **Key Notes**: McCall has ~400+ registered STRs in a town of ~1,400 year-round occupied homes — one of Idaho's highest STR-to-resident ratios. The city vigorously opposed HB 583 and sought to preserve local control. Post-HB 583 transition is ongoing as of the research date (July 29, 2026). Tax obligations (8% local + state) survive the legislative change. Each rental unit requires its own permit (to the extent still required). Impact Area properties follow Valley County rules (Valley County Code §9-4-10; amlegal.com).
- **Penalties**: Pre-HB 583 enforcement per McCall City Code (MCC) Title 4 provisions. Post-HB 583, penalties for tax non-compliance apply; verify updated enforcement provisions with city. Valley County STR violations subject to Valley County P&Z enforcement.
- **Sources**: City of McCall Official STR Page: https://www.mccall.id.us/203/Short-Term-Rentals ; McCall City Code Ch. 4.13 (STR Permits) & §3.13.09 (STR Standards): https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/mccallid/latest/mccall_id/0-0-0-11979 and https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/mccallid/latest/mccall_id/0-0-0-7807 ; McCall City Newsflash (HB 583 response): https://www.mccall.id.us/m/newsflash/home/detail/198 ; Valley County STR Application (Impact Area): https://www.co.valley.id.us/STRApplication ; Idaho Code §67-6539: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title67/t67ch65/sect67-6539/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-idaho-mccall/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-idaho-mccall/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-idaho-sandpoint"></a>Sandpoint, Idaho
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-idaho-sandpoint`
- **Location**: Sandpoint, Idaho, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: STR permit application, renewal, and inspection fees established by City Council resolution (amounts set by resolution — confirm current fee schedule with Sandpoint Planning & Building Services). Idaho Business Registration (IBR) permit required if acting as lodging provider.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: 30
- **Occupancy Limit**: Regulated; occupancy limits apply per Sandpoint City Code Title 3, Chapter 12. Post-HB 583 amendment, limits may not exceed IBC non-transient residential standards.
- **Tax Rate**: Sandpoint Resort City Tax (RCT): local option non-property tax on short-term lodging of 30 or fewer days (rate — verify current rate with City of Sandpoint Finance Dept). Plus Idaho state sales tax 6% + 2% Travel & Convention tax. Platforms typically remit taxes but permit holder remains responsible for tax reporting to city.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STR permit required in all zones within city limits. In residential zones, Neighbor Notification Documents are required as part of the permit application. Post-HB 583, the city is amending Sandpoint City Code §3-12 to remove the cap on the number of non-owner-occupied STRs in residential zones in order to align with Idaho Code §67-6539.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Cap on non-owner-occupied STRs in residential zones is being removed via code amendment to comply with Idaho HB 583 (eff. July 1, 2026). Confirm current status of density rules with Sandpoint Planning & Community Development.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Online travel agencies (Airbnb, VRBO) typically collect and remit taxes; however, STR permit holder remains responsible for submitting required tax reporting documentation to the City of Sandpoint. Idaho Business Registration (IBR) permit required if host is acting as the lodging provider.
- **Effective Date**: Sandpoint City Code Title 3, Chapter 12 (STR regulations); HB 583 preemption effective July 1, 2026; code amendment to §3-12 underway as of mid-2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: Sandpoint regulates STRs under City Code Title 3, Chapter 12 (codified at MuniCode). No person may occupy, use, operate, manage, advertise, or offer a dwelling unit for STR without first obtaining a city-issued STR permit. Permits are valid for one calendar year and must be renewed annually. New permits require a scheduled inspection. Properties outside Sandpoint city limits (unincorporated Bonner County) are governed by Bonner County Planning Department — Sandpoint does not regulate those properties. City is actively amending §3-12 to comply with Idaho HB 583.
- **Key Notes**: Sandpoint is a member of the Idaho Resort Cities Coalition. The city has an active and well-documented STR permit program with a dedicated official government web page. Post-HB 583, the city is bringing its code into compliance with state law, particularly by removing the cap on non-owner-occupied STRs in residential zones. Resort City Tax applies to all STR bookings.
- **Penalties**: Permit violations subject to city enforcement under Sandpoint City Code. Operating without a permit is expressly prohibited under §3-12.
- **Sources**: City of Sandpoint Official STR Page: https://www.sandpointidaho.gov/community-planning-development/page/short-term-rental-str ; Sandpoint Resort City Tax Page: https://www.sandpointidaho.gov/finance/page/resort-city-tax-short-term-rental-occupancy-tax ; Sandpoint STR Permitting Page: https://www.sandpointidaho.gov/community-planning-development/page/short-term-rental-permitting ; Sandpoint Code §3-12 Amendment Page: https://www.sandpointidaho.gov/community-planning-development/page/code-amendment-ss3-12-short-term-rental-dwelling-units ; Sandpoint City Code Title 3 Ch. 12 (MuniCode): https://mcclibraryweb.azurewebsites.us/id/sandpoint/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT3BULIRE_CH12SHTEREDWUN ; Idaho Code §67-6539: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title67/t67ch65/sect67-6539/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-idaho-sandpoint/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-idaho-sandpoint/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-id-state"></a>State Level, Idaho
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-id-state`
- **Location**: State Level, Idaho, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Local STR-specific licensing no longer permitted; localities may not require owner-occupancy, professional management, or additional STR-only insurance
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Minimal
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — owner-occupancy mandates prohibited statewide from July 1, 2026
- **Rental Day Cap**: None — local rental day caps prohibited statewide from July 1, 2026
- **Occupancy Limit**: Local
- **Tax Rate**: Sales + travel & convention tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs classified as nontransient residential use; must comply with same zoning/building codes as all other residential properties; no STR-only zoning restrictions allowed
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Local density/proximity caps prohibited statewide from July 1, 2026
- **Insurance Required**: Varies
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (STR marketplaces) must collect and remit state and local taxes on behalf of hosts; direct-rental owners also now explicitly covered for tax obligations
- **Effective Date**: SB 1162 failed April 1, 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Idaho HB 583 took effect July 1, 2026, making Idaho one of the most host-friendly STR regulatory environments in the US. Cities and counties statewide — including McCall, Boise, and resort towns — must now repeal any ordinances that imposed STR-specific permit requirements, owner-occupancy rules, professional management mandates, or insurance requirements beyond what applies to all residential properties. Local governments retain authority to enforce noise, parking, nuisance, curfew, and traffic rules equally across all property types. Hosts should ensure their properties comply with standard residential building codes and safety equipment requirements (smoke alarms, CO detectors, escape ladders in upper-floor sleeping areas).
- **Key Notes**: • STRs are legally classified as 'nontransient residential use' — cities cannot zone them as commercial or impose commercial-grade requirements. • No owner-occupancy requirement, professional management mandate, or STR-specific insurance requirement is enforceable under the new law. • Local noise, parking, and nuisance ordinances still apply equally to STRs as to all homes. • Platforms must collect and remit applicable state and local lodging taxes; direct-booking hosts also bear this obligation explicitly under the new law.
- **Penalties**: Not specified in state preemption law; local nuisance/safety violations remain subject to existing municipal enforcement
- **Sources**: https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0583/ | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0583.pdf | https://www.avalara.com/mylodgetax/en/blog/2026/03/idaho-restricts-city-and-county-rules-on-short-term-rentals-starting-july-2026.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-id-state/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-id-state/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-09

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### <a id="us-idaho-sun-valley"></a>Sun Valley, Idaho
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-idaho-sun-valley`
- **Location**: Sun Valley, Idaho, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: No city STR-specific permit fee (none required under Idaho HB 583, eff. July 1, 2026). State sales tax registration required via Idaho State Tax Commission.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Must not exceed non-transient residential limits per International Building Code as adopted by Idaho (Idaho Code §67-6539(3)(d)). No Sun Valley-specific cap beyond state standard.
- **Tax Rate**: Idaho state sales tax 6%; Sun Valley Local Option Tax (LOT) 3% room occupancy charge on all short-term rental receipts (30 days or less) per Sun Valley Ordinance (see Ordinance 484 series); Idaho Travel & Convention tax 2% — total estimated ~11%.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No Sun Valley-specific STR zoning overlay. Under Idaho HB 583 (eff. July 1, 2026), STRs are classified as nontransient residential use in all zones; localities cannot prohibit STRs in any zone. HOA CC&R restrictions may independently apply.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None enforceable at city level under Idaho HB 583.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Marketplace facilitators (Airbnb, VRBO) are required under Idaho Code §63-1803 et seq. to collect and remit Idaho sales tax on behalf of hosts. Local Option Tax remittance responsibility may remain with host if platform does not cover it — verify with City of Sun Valley Finance.
- **Effective Date**: Idaho HB 583 effective July 1, 2026. Sun Valley LOT Ordinance 484 (renewal) in effect for 3% room occupancy tax.
- **Compliance Notes**: Idaho HB 583 (signed March 16, 2026; eff. July 1, 2026) significantly curtailed local STR regulation statewide. Sun Valley City Council previously (2022) only issued health and safety suggestions to homeowners rather than a formal STR ordinance, and no dedicated STR permit program existed. Under HB 583, cities may only require: smoke alarms in sleeping areas, fire extinguisher + CO detector on each floor, removable escape ladders above ground floor, and occupancy limits per IBC. Noise, parking, nuisance, and curfew ordinances still apply equally to STRs. HOAs retain full authority to restrict STRs via CC&Rs.
- **Key Notes**: Sun Valley has no dedicated STR ordinance or permit program. The city's clerk confirmed in 2026 that Council's prior direction was limited to health/safety suggestions. Idaho state preemption law (HB 583) is now the primary governance framework. Approximately 81% of the Wood River Valley's ~840 STRs are located in Ketchum and Sun Valley combined (2024 data).
- **Penalties**: No city-specific STR penalties beyond standard municipal code violations (noise, nuisance, parking). State tax non-compliance subject to Idaho State Tax Commission penalties.
- **Sources**: Idaho Code §67-6539 (as amended 2026 by HB 583): https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title67/t67ch65/sect67-6539/ ; City of Sun Valley official site (no dedicated STR page found): https://sunvalleyidaho.gov/ ; Sun Valley LOT Ordinance 484: https://sunvalleyidaho.gov/vertical/Sites/%7B0BF53F75-612F-48C9-9676-4A78E1E5DF2A%7D/uploads/Ordinance_484_LOT_renewal_signed.pdf ; Sun Valley Municipal Code (AMLegal): https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sunvalleyid/latest/overview
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-idaho-sun-valley/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-idaho-sun-valley/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-il-alton"></a>Alton, Illinois
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-il-alton`
- **Location**: Alton, Illinois, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — business license and zoning permit required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Business license fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Non-owner-occupied: citywide cap of 26 units (≤0.2% of housing stock); must be ≥500 ft apart
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: City Hotel/Motel Tourism Tax 8% + IL State Hotel Operators' Tax ~5.64% = ~13.64% combined
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Zoning permit required
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: ≤26 non-owner-occupied STR units citywide; minimum 500 ft separation between non-owner-occupied STRs
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Zoning amendments passed June 24, 2026. Non-owner-occupied units subject to density caps and 500 ft separation. Noise monitoring device required for non-owner-occupied. Minimum 1 off-street parking space per bedroom. Local contact required if owner is >25 miles away.
- **Key Notes**: June 2026 ordinance: 26-unit citywide cap on non-owner STRs; 500 ft separation; noise monitor required; 13.64% combined tax.
- **Penalties**: Citations, fines, license revocation; late tourism tax penalties + interest
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofaltonil.gov/
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cityofaltonil.gov/](https://www.cityofaltonil.gov/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-il-alton/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-il-alton/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="us-illinois-arlington-heights"></a>Arlington Heights, Illinois
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-illinois-arlington-heights`
- **Location**: Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No license available; rentals under 30 days are prohibited
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: 0 (ban on rentals under 30 days)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs under 30 days prohibited village-wide
- **Minimum Stay**: 30 days minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Village has notified Airbnb and Vrbo directly to remove listings. Enforcement relies on platform notification, periodic monitoring of listing platforms, and neighbor complaints.
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Arlington Heights has banned short-term rentals of less than 30 days, effective July 1, 2026. Property owners cannot legally operate Airbnb or similar platforms for short-term rentals under this term; the ban is now in enforcement phase despite two pending federal lawsuits.
- **Key Notes**: ['Ban on short-term rentals under 30 days', 'Effective July 1, 2026', 'Village Board unanimously approved in March 2026', 'Two federal lawsuits claiming constitutional violations pending']
- **Penalties**: Enforcement penalties not specified; violation of ban prohibited
- **Sources**: https://www.aol.com/articles/arlington-heights-airbnb-ban-faces-235522000.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-illinois-arlington-heights/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-illinois-arlington-heights/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-15

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### <a id="us-illinois-chicago"></a>Chicago, Illinois
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-illinois-chicago`
- **Location**: Chicago, Illinois, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — all STR units must be individually registered under the Shared Housing Ordinance; hotel license numbers are non-transferable
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — operators register with the Illinois Department of Revenue and collect lodging taxes; as of July 1, 2025, all Illinois STRs are subject to the state Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax on stays under 30 consecutive days.
- **Permit Fee**: $125 non-refundable registration fee (single unit); $250 for the Shared Housing Unit Operator License (valid two years).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Often yes — for many single-family homes and 2-4 flats, the unit must be the host's primary residence; non-primary listings may require a Vacation Rental License instead.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: 2 guests per sleeping room (children under 18 not counted), OR 1 person per 125 sq ft, OR building-code occupancy — whichever is lowest. Units must have six or fewer sleeping rooms.
- **Tax Rate**: Chicago Hotel Accommodation Tax 4.5%; Vacation Rental/Shared Housing Surcharge 4%; Cook County tax 1%; Domestic Violence Surcharge 2% (shared housing units); Illinois Hotel Operators Occupation Tax ~5.98-6.17%; plus other state taxes ~5.73%.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Cannot operate in Restricted Residential Zones (long-term rentals over 32 days only); cannot be on the Prohibited Buildings List (2,300+ buildings), Scofflaw List, or Problem Landlord List; HOA/lease must permit STRs.
- **Minimum Stay**: N/A — STRs are rentals of 31 days or fewer.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: For buildings with five or more housing units, STRs capped at one-quarter of units or six units, whichever is fewer.
- **Insurance Required**: Hosts commonly carry $1,000,000 commercial general liability coverage (per industry trackers; verify current requirement with BACP).
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb alleged to have processed bookings for unregistered/unlicensed units; city seeks injunctive relief to block future facilitation of unlawful rentals
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-23
- **Compliance Notes**: Lawsuit is the first time Chicago has sued Airbnb directly; signals escalation from citation-based enforcement to platform-level litigation.
- **Key Notes**: Administered by the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP). The old 'Vacation Rental' license type was largely replaced by the Shared Housing Registration framework.
- **Penalties**: City seeking fines, disgorgement of profits tied to violations, and injunctive relief to block future illegal STR activity
- **Sources**: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dol/provdrs/lit/news/2026/june/city-of-chicago-sues-airbnb-and-high-volume-host-for-operating-i.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-illinois-chicago/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-illinois-chicago/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-29

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### <a id="us-illinois-forest-park"></a>Forest Park, Illinois
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-illinois-forest-park`
- **Location**: Forest Park, Illinois, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not currently required — drafting underway
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — no ordinance introduced or adopted
- **Compliance Notes**: Forest Park, Illinois is in the early stages of drafting STR regulations following a pattern of nuisance incidents at a rental property on Lathrop Avenue that generated six police reports between February and July 2026. Police Chief Ken Gross has not yet formally classified the property as a problem STR under any ordinance, as no local STR ordinance currently exists. Hosts should monitor the city's legislative calendar for a formal ordinance introduction.
- **Key Notes**: No current STR permit required in Forest Park, IL. Drafting triggered by repeat nuisance at single property (905 Lathrop Avenue, six police calls in 2026). No ordinance text released as of July 29, 2026. No vote date scheduled.
- **Penalties**: Not specified — no ordinance in effect
- **Sources**: https://www.forestparkil.gov/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-illinois-forest-park/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-illinois-forest-park/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-illinois-galena"></a>Galena, Illinois
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-illinois-galena`
- **Location**: Galena, Illinois, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — City of Galena Code of Ordinances Chapter 112 (Guest Accommodations) requires a license for all guest accommodation/vacation rental operators. An initial license and annual renewal are required. Inspection reports are required to obtain a license, and the owner must be present during the inspection.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Operators must register with the Illinois Department of Revenue and Jo Daviess County for hotel/motel taxes. Proof of registration must be provided to the Zoning Administrator within 90 days after issuance of a license (per § 154.406).
- **Permit Fee**: Initial license fee and annual renewal fee apply under Ch. 112 § 112.06. Specific dollar amounts are set by ordinance; consult the City of Galena directly. Rental housing inspection certificate also required under Ch. 150.25 for multi-unit properties.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not required — non-owner-occupied vacation rentals are permitted as a Principal Commercial Land Use (§ 154.406(D)(18)) or an Accessory Residential Land Use (§ 154.406(H)(9)) depending on property type and zoning.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No annual day cap identified in the reviewed ordinance sections.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Homes with 7 or more bedrooms are limited to a maximum of 16 persons overnight occupancy (per Jo Daviess County overlay rules applicable to properties outside city limits; city limits rules defer to Ch. 112).
- **Tax Rate**: City of Galena levies its own lodging/hotel-motel tax (exact current rate not confirmed from official source reviewed — verify with City Hall). Illinois state Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax also applies (state rate ~6%). Combined rate may exceed 10%.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Vacation rentals regulated as a Principal Commercial Land Use under § 154.406(D)(18) or as an Accessory Residential Land Use under § 154.406(H)(9). Specific zoning district approvals required — consult the Zoning Administrator. Historic district guidelines may also apply given Galena's National Historic Landmark status.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay specified in reviewed ordinance; short-term (transient) rentals are the subject of Ch. 112.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No density cap per block identified in reviewed sources.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — Ch. 112 § 112.05 explicitly requires liability insurance for guest accommodation license holders.
- **Platform Obligations**: No platform-specific tax collection agreements identified in official sources; owners/agents are responsible for registration and remittance.
- **Effective Date**: Ch. 112 in current form; Jo Daviess County overlay ordinance effective January 11, 2000.
- **Compliance Notes**: The Rental Housing Inspection Code (Ch. 150.25) requires all rental properties (excluding single-family homes with one rental unit) to maintain a valid Rental Certificate of Inspection. Properties outside Galena city limits but within Jo Daviess County are also subject to the County's Guest Accommodations Ordinance (adopted August 10, 1999, effective January 11, 2000), which requires a separate county license and proof of liability insurance, well & septic info, heating inspection reports, and floor plans.
- **Key Notes**: Galena is a major tourism destination with a National Historic Landmark Main Street. The city monitors STRs to preserve heritage districts. Both city and county licensing frameworks may apply depending on property location. Operators should confirm applicable requirements with both the City of Galena Building Department and Jo Daviess County.
- **Penalties**: Violations of licensing requirements subject to municipal enforcement under the Code of Ordinances. Specific penalty amounts not detailed in reviewed sections.
- **Sources**: City of Galena Vacation Rentals page: https://www.cityofgalena.org/businesses/vacation-rentals; City of Galena Rental Housing Inspection page: https://www.cityofgalena.org/government/departments/building/rental-housing-inspection; Galena Code of Ordinances Ch. 112 (Guest Accommodations) on American Legal Publishing: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/galena/latest/galena_il/0-0-0-33312; Galena Code § 154.406 (Detailed Land Use Regulations) on American Legal Publishing: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/galena/latest/galena_il/0-0-0-36944
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-illinois-galena/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-illinois-galena/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-illinois-naperville"></a>Naperville, Illinois
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-illinois-naperville`
- **Location**: Naperville, Illinois, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Banned**
- **Permit / License Required**: No STR license exists — all STRs are banned. Operating, using, offering for rent, or advertising any property as a short-term residential rental is unlawful.
- **Tax Registration Required**: N/A — STRs prohibited.
- **Permit Fee**: N/A — STRs prohibited.
- **Primary Residence Required**: N/A — STRs prohibited regardless of owner-occupancy.
- **Rental Day Cap**: All rentals of less than 31 days are prohibited.
- **Occupancy Limit**: N/A — STRs prohibited.
- **Tax Rate**: N/A — STRs prohibited. No STR tax framework applicable.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs prohibited citywide across all zoning districts within the corporate limits of Naperville.
- **Minimum Stay**: Minimum effective rental term is 31 days (i.e., only long-term rentals are lawful).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: N/A — citywide ban.
- **Insurance Required**: N/A — STRs prohibited.
- **Platform Obligations**: City staff notified Airbnb, VRBO, and other platforms of the STR ban. Platforms are expected to remove/not list Naperville STR properties.
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance No. 20-087 passed August 18, 2020; effective September 1, 2020.
- **Compliance Notes**: Limited grandfather exception: If a short-term rental agreement was signed by all parties prior to August 19, 2020, for rental dates through October 19, 2020, the city ordinance permitted that specific rental to occur. No ongoing grandfather rights exist after October 19, 2020. The city has received complaints of suspected violations and investigated each; violators were required to come into compliance.
- **Key Notes**: Naperville is one of the strictest STR regulatory environments in Illinois. The city is located in DuPage and Will counties, a southwestern suburb of Chicago. The ban applies uniformly to the entire corporate city limits regardless of property type, zoning, or owner-occupancy status. Long-term rentals (31+ days) remain lawful and are governed by standard Illinois landlord-tenant law.
- **Penalties**: $1,000 per day for first violation; $2,500 per day for subsequent offenses within a 12-month period.
- **Sources**: City of Naperville official — Tenants and Landlords page (includes STR ban notice and Ordinance No. 20-087 details): https://www.naperville.il.us/residents/tenants-and-landlords/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-illinois-naperville/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-illinois-naperville/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-illinois-springfield"></a>Springfield, Illinois
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-illinois-springfield`
- **Location**: Springfield, Illinois, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Springfield requires a city-issued Short-Term Rental Operating License (annual business license) for all STR operators. STRs are classified as Type 1, Type 2, or Type 3 based on owner-occupancy and zoning district. Type 2 STRs (non-owner-occupied, most common vacation rental type) require a neighborhood meeting and must obtain signatures from at least 55% of adjacent property owners; if that threshold is not met, the application goes before the Springfield City Council for approval.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — STR income over $2,500/year requires registration with the Illinois Department of Revenue for state hotel/motel and sales tax. Springfield also collects a local hotel/motel tax; operators must register for city-level tax remittance.
- **Permit Fee**: Annual business license fees range from $25 to $350 based on rental income level.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Depends on Type: Type 1 STRs are owner-occupied (single-family homes and historic carriage houses in R-SF and R-TH districts). Type 2 STRs are non-owner-occupied. Type 3 applies to other configurations. Primary residence is not universally required.
- **Rental Day Cap**: STRs are defined as rentals of 31 days or fewer. No annual total-day cap identified.
- **Occupancy Limit**: 2 guests per bedroom; maximum 12 guests total. Parking cap of 2 vehicles per rental.
- **Tax Rate**: Local hotel/motel sales tax: 5% (City of Springfield). Combined state + local tax estimated at approximately 14.5% on gross rental income per secondary sources. State Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax also applies.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are permitted in multiple zoning districts with license type varying by district. R-SF and R-TH residential districts support Type 1. Other districts may support Type 2 or Type 3. Specific zoning district rules should be confirmed with the Springfield Planning Department.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay identified; STRs are defined as rentals of 31 days or fewer.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes — maximum 1 STR per side of the street per every 8 houses in a block face (10% density cap per block face). City enforces a 10% density cap.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance required.
- **Platform Obligations**: License number must be displayed in all platform listings (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.). City used tracking software beginning in 2024 to identify unlicensed STRs on platforms. Cease-and-desist letters and tax coupons were issued to non-compliant operators.
- **Effective Date**: 2019 (STR ordinance first enacted); active enforcement begun March/April 2024.
- **Compliance Notes**: STR regulations enacted in 2019 and actively enforced since 2024. Safety inspections required. Quiet hours typically 10 PM–7 AM. Hosts must post 24-hour contact information. Type 2 operators must hold a neighborhood meeting and attempt to gather 55% adjacent owner signatures. Enforcement has included mailing cease-and-desist letters to 98 unlicensed properties identified via software as of April 2024.
- **Key Notes**: Springfield, Illinois (state capital and home of Abraham Lincoln) regulates STRs through a tiered type-based licensing system. As of 2026, the city is reviewing potential ordinance changes following enforcement ramp-up. A proposed statewide Illinois bill (2026) would create a 4% tax on stays shorter than 30 days, which could affect operators if passed.
- **Penalties**: Unlicensed operators receive cease-and-desist letters and tax coupons; continued non-compliance may result in administrative court proceedings and fines. Specific per-day fine amounts not confirmed from the official .gov source reviewed.
- **Sources**: City of Springfield, IL — Office of Corporation Counsel / Business Licensing: https://www.springfield.il.us/Departments/CorporationCouncil/LicensingHome.aspx; City of Springfield Code of Ordinances (via Corporation Counsel): https://www.springfield.il.us/Departments/CorporationCouncil/CorpCounselHome.aspx; Springfield City Clerk Business License page: https://cityclerk.springfield.il.us/License.aspx
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-illinois-springfield/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-illinois-springfield/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-illinois-streator"></a>Streator, Illinois
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-illinois-streator`
- **Location**: Streator, Illinois, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: LawfulStay
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-illinois-streator/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-illinois-streator/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-illinois-winnetka"></a>Winnetka, Illinois
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-illinois-winnetka`
- **Location**: Winnetka, Illinois, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: 60
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — pending final Village Board adoption
- **Compliance Notes**: Winnetka is moving forward with a ban on short-term rentals with terms less than 60 days. This would effectively require all residential rental terms to be 60 days or longer, restricting short-term vacation rental activity.
- **Key Notes**: ['Ban on rentals under 60 days proposed', 'Applies to homes and apartments', 'Village Board advanced plans July 7, 2026', 'Effective date not yet established']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/09/winnetka-ban-short-term-rentals/
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.villageofwinnetka.org/government/departments/community-development/planning-zoning](https://www.villageofwinnetka.org/government/departments/community-development/planning-zoning)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-illinois-winnetka/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-illinois-winnetka/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-16 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-16

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### <a id="us-indiana-bloomington"></a>Bloomington, Indiana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-indiana-bloomington`
- **Location**: Bloomington, Indiana, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Rental Occupancy Permit required (fee ~$100/year per older sources; verify current fee with HAND department). Penalty for unregistered rental: up to $100/day.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Based on number of legal bedrooms in unit; listed on occupancy permit issued by HAND.
- **Tax Rate**: 7% Indiana state sales tax + 5% Monroe County innkeeper's tax (total ~12%). Hosts must obtain a Registered Retail Merchant Certificate from the Indiana Department of Revenue.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs permitted in applicable zoning districts; zoning laws limit certain residential areas. Properties must comply with the Unified Development Ordinance (Title 20). Verify specific district allowances with Planning & Transportation Department.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None confirmed at city level.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: No platform-specific marketplace collection agreement confirmed at city level; state sales tax may be collected by platform (e.g., Airbnb) under Indiana DOR agreements.
- **Effective Date**: Title 16 program ongoing; current code through Ord. 2026-05 (Feb 18, 2026).
- **Compliance Notes**: All rental properties within Bloomington city limits must be registered with and inspected by the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) under BMC Title 16 (Residential Rental and Lodging Establishment Inspection Program). An occupancy permit must be displayed inside the unit. Bloomington Municipal Code codified through Ordinance No. 2026-05, passed February 18, 2026.
- **Key Notes**: Bloomington, IN (home to Indiana University) allows STRs subject to permit and inspection requirements under BMC Title 16. Indiana state law prevents outright municipal bans on STRs. Do NOT confuse with Bloomington, MN, which bans STRs. The 2016 STR-specific draft ordinance was proposed but the current operative framework is BMC Title 16 rental registration. Verify current HAND permit fees directly.
- **Penalties**: Unregistered rental: up to $100/day fine. Operating without a valid permit: fines from $2,500 (first offense) up to $5,000 (subsequent offenses in same year) per secondary sources. City may revoke rental occupancy permit for repeated noncompliance.
- **Sources**: City of Bloomington HAND Rental Program: https://bloomington.in.gov/housing/rental-occupancy; City of Bloomington Permits: https://bloomington.in.gov/permits; Bloomington Municipal Code (Municode, through Ord. 2026-05): https://library.municode.com/in/bloomington/codes/code_of_ordinances
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-indiana-bloomington/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-indiana-bloomington/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-indiana-brown-county"></a>Brown County, Indiana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-indiana-brown-county`
- **Location**: Brown County, Indiana, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Special Exception application fee required (amount not published online; contact Brown County Planning Department). Indiana state law caps initial STR permit fees at $150.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specified in publicly available code section; governed by zoning ordinance standards.
- **Tax Rate**: 7% Indiana state sales tax + Brown County innkeeper's tax (rate to be confirmed with county treasurer; secondary sources suggest ~5%). Must register with Indiana Department of Revenue.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs (called 'tourist homes') require a Special Exception approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) explicitly may NOT be used as tourist homes or for short-term rental purposes per Brown County Zoning Ordinance. STR must be 250 feet or more from the nearest private residence and 1,320 feet or more from the nearest short-term rental.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes — minimum separation: 1,320 feet (approx. 0.25 miles) between STR properties; 250 feet from nearest private residence.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: No platform-specific obligations confirmed at county level.
- **Effective Date**: Current zoning ordinance in effect; specific amendment dates not published online. October 2018: County opted to retain existing regulations.
- **Compliance Notes**: Brown County regulates STRs through its Zoning Ordinance and the Board of Zoning Appeals Special Exception process. STRs are locally referred to as 'tourist homes.' A short-term rental is defined as any dwelling rented for 30 days or less. Long-term rentals (31+ days) do not require Special Exception. Zoning maps are not posted online; property zoning must be confirmed by calling or emailing the Planning Department. Enforcement is primarily complaint-driven.
- **Key Notes**: Brown County (Nashville, IN area) is a major Indiana tourism hub near Brown County State Park. STRs thrive as rural cabins/cottages. ADUs are expressly prohibited from STR use. Must call Planning Department to verify zoning eligibility before applying. Zoning maps not available online.
- **Penalties**: Violations of zoning ordinance subject to enforcement action; specific fine schedule not published in available sources. Indiana state law caps permit fees at $150 initial.
- **Sources**: Brown County Planning Department (official FAQ): https://www.browncounty-in.gov/184/Planning-Department; Brown County Zoning Ordinance (PDF): https://www.browncounty-in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/142/Brown-County-Zoning-Ordinance-PDF
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-indiana-brown-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-indiana-brown-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-indiana-gary"></a>Gary, Indiana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-indiana-gary`
- **Location**: Gary, Indiana, USA (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-08-04
- **Compliance Notes**: Gary allows short-term rentals via special use permit approval process. Council approved a permit on August 4, 2026, indicating permits are granted on a case-by-case basis rather than through blanket authorization.
- **Key Notes**: ['Special use permit required', 'Approved by 6-1 council vote', 'Case-by-case permitting process', 'Suggests regulatory framework exists']
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/08/04/gary-council-approves-short-term-rental-property-in-city/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-indiana-gary/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-indiana-gary/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-17 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-17

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### <a id="us-in-indiana"></a>Indiana, Indiana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-in-indiana`
- **Location**: Indiana, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Registration, inspections, and safety standards may still be required by local governments
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No statewide requirement; local governments cannot impose new caps but may still require safety/health compliance
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Cities and counties may not ban or cap STR density; safety and occupancy limits still permitted; HOAs can restrict rentals but only primary-residence owners may vote on those restrictions effective July 1, 2026
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Local STR density/license caps prohibited statewide from July 1, 2026; municipalities with existing caps have until January 2028 to comply
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-01
- **Compliance Notes**: As of July 1, 2026, Indiana HEA 1210 prohibits cities and counties from capping the number of residential rental properties, including STRs. Local governments may still enforce safety standards, inspections, registration, and occupancy limits as long as those rules do not function as de facto rental caps. HOA rental restrictions remain enforceable, but only homestead (owner-occupied) members may vote on those restrictions. Cities that had pre-2026 ordinances (Carmel, Fishers) must bring their rules into compliance by January 1, 2028.
- **Key Notes**: New municipal rental-density caps are banned statewide as of July 1, 2026. Carmel and Fishers are grandfathered through January 1, 2028, then must remove their subdivision caps. Local safety, registration, and inspection requirements remain valid. HOA rental bans/restrictions are still enforceable but only primary-residence owners can vote on them.
- **Penalties**: Not specified at state level; local safety/registration violations remain subject to local enforcement
- **Sources**: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1210/details | https://www.avalara.com/mylodgetax/en/blog/2026/05/indiana-bans-city-caps-on-rental-properties.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-in-indiana/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-in-indiana/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-05 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-05

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### <a id="us-indiana-indianapolis"></a>Indianapolis, Indiana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-indiana-indianapolis`
- **Location**: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not currently required at city level
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $150 one-time initial permit fee (capped by Indiana state law IC 36-1-24). Annual renewal fee: $0. Separate permits required per property for owners with multiple STRs.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None; STR defined as rental for fewer than 30 consecutive days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Must comply with zoning and building code standards. Specific numeric limit not confirmed in available ordinance text.
- **Tax Rate**: Indiana state sales tax (7%) + Marion County Innkeeper's Tax. Hosts must register with the Indiana Department of Revenue and obtain a Retail Merchant Certificate (RRMC) for tax collection and remittance.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs must be in legally built units compliant with local zoning and building codes. Non-primary-residence STRs may require a special exception, special use permit, or zoning variance. Some zones may have density restrictions.
- **Minimum Stay**: None (state definition: less than 30 consecutive days)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Some areas have density caps or additional restrictions — verify with Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration number must be added to Airbnb/VRBO listings. Permit information must be accessible on listing. Hotels/motels and long-term stays (30+ consecutive days) are exempt from STR permit requirements.
- **Effective Date**: 2025-01-01 (ordinance passed August 2024, effective January 2025)
- **Compliance Notes**: Indianapolis currently lacks a comprehensive STR licensing or registration ordinance. A July 26, 2026 shooting at a large-scale rental party (approximately 300 guests) on North Delaware Street has renewed calls for regulation, with the property owner claiming Vrbo bore responsibility for guest safety. No ordinance has been introduced as of July 30, 2026, but the incident is expected to accelerate council discussion.
- **Key Notes**: No current local STR permit requirement in Indianapolis. July 26 shooting at ~300-person rental party wounded a 15-year-old. Property owner claimed platform liability. No ordinance introduced yet. Indiana passed STR preemption law in 2026 limiting local bans/caps, which may constrain city options.
- **Penalties**: Not specified — no ordinance in effect
- **Sources**: https://www.indy.gov/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-indiana-indianapolis/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-indiana-indianapolis/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-indiana-south-bend"></a>South Bend, Indiana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-indiana-south-bend`
- **Location**: South Bend, Indiana, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Pending final adoption
- **Compliance Notes**: South Bend Common Council is evaluating proposed regulations for short-term rental properties. Community feedback has been mixed, with both supporters and opponents of regulation voicing concerns at town hall meetings.
- **Key Notes**: ['Proposed bills under Council consideration', 'Town hall feedback session held', 'Community divided on regulation', 'Details of proposed rules not fully specified']
- **Penalties**: Not specified for proposed ordinance
- **Sources**: https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/news/local/2026/08/11/south-bend-community-members-have-questions-about-short-term-rentals/91251989007/
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://southbendin.gov/initiative/landlord-registration/](https://southbendin.gov/initiative/landlord-registration/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-indiana-south-bend/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-indiana-south-bend/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-26

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### <a id="us-iowa-cedar-rapids"></a>Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-iowa-cedar-rapids`
- **Location**: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Permit/Certificate of Compliance fee required; exact STR-specific fee amount not publicly itemized in available official sources — contact Cedar Rapids Housing Inspections Division at 500 15th Ave SW for current schedule
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not separately specified in available official STR-specific code; properties must comply with Cedar Rapids Housing Code standards
- **Tax Rate**: Iowa state hotel/motel tax (5%) + local hotel/motel tax (up to 7% locally); operators must register with Iowa Department of Revenue if platform does not collect automatically
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs must comply with Cedar Rapids Zoning Code (Chapter 32, effective January 1, 2019, Ordinance No. 056-18); zoning-district compatibility must be confirmed with the Planning Department
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None identified in available official sources
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: If platform (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO) does not collect Iowa sales tax and local hotel/motel tax, operator must register and remit directly to Iowa Department of Revenue
- **Effective Date**: Chapter 29 Housing Code ongoing; Zoning Code Chapter 32 effective January 1, 2019
- **Compliance Notes**: Cedar Rapids defines STRs as rentals of 31 consecutive days or less. All rental properties (including STRs) must be registered with the city and obtain a Certificate of Compliance through Code Enforcement Housing Inspections (Chapter 29 Housing Code). Properties must meet Housing Quality Standards inspections. Iowa House File 2641 prohibits cities from outright banning STRs or requiring STR-specific licenses; Cedar Rapids applies its general rental property framework.
- **Key Notes**: No standalone STR ordinance; STRs regulated under general rental housing/code framework. Iowa HF 2641 limits city authority to ban STRs outright. Graduated penalty structure: $500 (1st offense), $750 (2nd offense), $1,000 (3rd+ offense within 12 months).
- **Penalties**: $500 first offense, $750 second offense, $1,000 subsequent offenses within a 12-month period
- **Sources**: Cedar Rapids Municipal Code Ch. 29 (Housing Code): https://library.municode.com/ia/cedar_rapids/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH29HOCO; Cedar Rapids Zoning Code Ch. 32: https://library.municode.com/ia/cedar_rapids; Iowa HF 2641: https://www.legis.iowa.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-iowa-cedar-rapids/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-iowa-cedar-rapids/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-ia-des-moines"></a>Des Moines, Iowa
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ia-des-moines`
- **Location**: Des Moines, Iowa, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Likely — rental certificate may be required depending on zone (verify with Planning & Urbanism Dept.)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: No dedicated STR fee (state HF 2641 limits this)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per zoning
- **Tax Rate**: Iowa state sales tax applies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Compliance with Planning & Urbanism zone rules required
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: ~$500,000 recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: None specific
- **Effective Date**: 2024-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Iowa HF 2641 prevents targeted STR bans or fees. General rental certificate may be required by zone.
- **Key Notes**: Iowa capital city. Light STR regulation framework due to state preemption. Local contact person designation common practice.
- **Penalties**: Rental code violations subject to city enforcement
- **Sources**: https://www.dsm.city/business/short-term_rental_permits.php ; Des Moines Planning & Urban Design — dsm.city/departments/planning_and_urban_design-division
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.dsm.city/business/short-term_rental_permits.php](https://www.dsm.city/business/short-term_rental_permits.php)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ia-des-moines/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ia-des-moines/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-iowa-dubuque"></a>Dubuque, Iowa
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-iowa-dubuque`
- **Location**: Dubuque, Iowa, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Rental license fee required; exact fee schedule governed by City of Dubuque Rental Housing Inspection Program — contact City of Dubuque Housing & Community Development (563-589-4231) for current amounts
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Occupancy limits may apply per International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) as adopted by the City of Dubuque
- **Tax Rate**: Iowa state hotel/motel tax (5%) + applicable local option taxes; operators must register with Iowa Department of Revenue if platform does not collect
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs must comply with Dubuque Unified Development Code (Title 16) and applicable zoning district requirements; verify with Dubuque Planning & Zoning
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None identified in available official sources
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: If platform does not collect Iowa sales/lodging taxes automatically, operator must register and remit directly
- **Effective Date**: City Code current through Ordinance No. 38-25, passed October 6, 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Dubuque does not maintain a separate 'STR' permit category. Short-term rentals fall under the city's standard Rental Licensing & Inspections framework (City Code Title 14, Section 14-1J-3). Properties must obtain a City rental license, be made available for City inspection, and comply with the Rental Housing Inspection Program developed by the City Manager. Suspension/revocation of rental license is possible for cause. Iowa HF 2641 limits outright bans.
- **Key Notes**: No standalone STR ordinance — STRs regulated under the standard rental licensing and inspection framework. City Code Title 14, Ch. 1J, Sec. 14-1J-3 governs rental licenses. Properties must comply with International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Iowa HF 2641 prevents outright bans.
- **Penalties**: Rental license may be suspended or revoked by the City Manager for good cause per City Code Sec. 14-1J-3(J)
- **Sources**: City of Dubuque Rental Licensing & Inspections (official page): https://www.cityofdubuque.org/1611/Rental-Licensing-Inspections; City Code of Dubuque Title 14, Sec. 14-1J-3 (Rental Licenses): https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/dubuqueia/latest/dubuque_ia/0-0-0-11830; Dubuque City Code overview: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/dubuqueia/latest/overview
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-iowa-dubuque/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-iowa-dubuque/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-ia-iowa-city"></a>Iowa City, Iowa
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ia-iowa-city`
- **Location**: Iowa City, Iowa, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — rental permit required through Neighborhood & Development Services
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual rental permit fee (varies by unit type)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Min. 100 sq ft per bedroom
- **Tax Rate**: Iowa state sales tax + local option tax applies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Inspections every 1–2 years; safety code compliance required
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not specified
- **Platform Obligations**: State HF 2641 limits STR-specific fees or bans; safety/zoning codes remain enforceable
- **Effective Date**: 2024-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Safety standards: interconnected smoke alarms, deadbolts on unit doors. State preemption law (HF 2641) limits aggressive local ordinances.
- **Key Notes**: Iowa state preemption law (HF 2641) prevents outright STR bans or excessive fees. University of Iowa drives strong demand.
- **Penalties**: Rental permit revocation; safety code violations subject to fines
- **Sources**: https://www.icgov.org/residents/renting-in-iowa-city/apply-for-rental-permits ; Iowa City Neighborhood & Development Services — icgov.org/rentalpermitrequirements
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.icgov.org/residents/renting-in-iowa-city/apply-for-rental-permits](https://www.icgov.org/residents/renting-in-iowa-city/apply-for-rental-permits)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ia-iowa-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ia-iowa-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-iowa-okoboji"></a>Okoboji, Iowa
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-iowa-okoboji`
- **Location**: Okoboji, Iowa, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Iowa state hotel/motel tax (5%) + applicable local option taxes apply statewide
- **Zoning Restrictions**: West Okoboji Zoning Ordinance (2018) is available via cityofwestokoboji.org; specific STR zoning treatment not confirmed in available official sources for City of Okoboji proper
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: If platform does not collect Iowa sales/lodging taxes automatically, operator must register and remit directly to Iowa Department of Revenue
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: No dedicated STR ordinance or official city government STR webpage was located for the City of Okoboji in available searches. The Okoboji/Dickinson County Iowa Lakes region is a major vacation-rental market. West Okoboji has a separate municipal government with a 2018 Zoning Ordinance on file. Iowa HF 2641 prevents municipalities from outright banning STRs statewide. Operators should contact the City of Okoboji directly and/or Dickinson County planning for current requirements.
- **Key Notes**: No official city-level STR-specific regulatory page or ordinance was confirmed for City of Okoboji in available searches. Iowa state law (HF 2641) prevents outright bans. The broader Iowa Lakes region is heavily vacation-rental oriented. Verify with City of Okoboji and Dickinson County directly.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: Unknown — No official City of Okoboji .gov STR page found. West Okoboji 2018 Zoning Ordinance PDF: https://cityofwestokoboji.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2018-West-Okoboji-Zoning-Ordinance.pdf; Iowa HF 2641 (state STR preemption): https://www.legis.iowa.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-iowa-okoboji/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-iowa-okoboji/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-kansas-dodge-city"></a>Dodge City, Kansas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-kansas-dodge-city`
- **Location**: Dodge City, Kansas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Unknown – no official Dodge City municipal STR ordinance or permit page found via government sources
- **Tax Registration Required**: Kansas state sales tax (6.5%) applies statewide; local transient guest/lodging taxes may apply – specific Dodge City STR tax registration requirements not confirmed
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Unknown at city level; Kansas state sales tax: 6.5%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unknown for city limits. In unincorporated Ford County, STRs are effectively not permitted unless operating as an owner-occupied bed & breakfast under a conditional use permit (per Ford County Zoning Regulations). City of Dodge City zoning governs properties inside city limits but specific STR provisions not confirmed.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: No official City of Dodge City STR regulatory page was found during research. Operators inside Dodge City limits must consult the City directly (Planning/Zoning Department) to determine if STRs are permitted and what approvals are required. Ford County zoning (applicable outside city limits) does not allow non-B&B STRs without a conditional use permit.
- **Key Notes**: Dodge City is in Ford County, Kansas. City municipal code governs within city limits; Ford County Zoning Regulations govern unincorporated county areas. No evidence of a dedicated city-level STR ordinance was found. Operators should contact the City of Dodge City Planning/Zoning Department directly.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: Unknown – no official Dodge City, KS government STR page found. Ford County Zoning reference: https://www.fordcounty.net/DocumentCenter/View/235/Zoning-Regulations-PDF; City of Dodge City official site: https://www.dodgecity.org (no STR ordinance page identified)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-kansas-dodge-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-kansas-dodge-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-ks-kansas-city"></a>Kansas City (KS), Kansas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ks-kansas-city`
- **Location**: Kansas City (KS), Kansas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Special Use Permit required (STRs classified as commercial use)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Special Use Permit application fee (varies)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per permit conditions
- **Tax Rate**: Kansas state sales tax + Wyandotte County taxes apply
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs classified as commercial use; Special Use Permit through Unified Government of Wyandotte County required
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not specified
- **Platform Obligations**: None specific
- **Effective Date**: 2024-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Process involves mandatory pre-application meeting, home inspection, and neighborhood meeting. More restrictive than most KS cities.
- **Key Notes**: STRs require a commercial Special Use Permit — one of the more restrictive frameworks in Kansas. Pre-application meeting and neighborhood meeting mandatory.
- **Penalties**: Operating without SUP subject to enforcement action
- **Sources**: Unified Government of Wyandotte County Planning — wycokck.org/departments/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ks-kansas-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ks-kansas-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-kansas-lawrence"></a>Lawrence, Kansas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-kansas-lawrence`
- **Location**: Lawrence, Kansas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes – all STR operators must obtain an annual Short-Term Rental License through the City of Lawrence Enterprise Permitting & Licensing (EPL) Civic Access Portal. Non-owner-occupied STRs additionally require a Special Use Permit under Chapter 20 of the City Code.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes – Kansas state sales tax and local transient guest tax apply; operators must register with the Kansas Department of Revenue and the City
- **Permit Fee**: $17.00 annual Short-Term Rental License fee (per Ordinance No. 9560, assets.lawrenceks.org)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not required for owner-occupied STRs; non-owner-occupied STRs face additional zoning restrictions (Special Use Permit required) and are limited by density/zoning rules
- **Rental Day Cap**: None confirmed in available ordinance text; STR defined as rental for fewer than 30 consecutive days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Occupancy limits established per zoning district under the City Code; specific figures not extracted from available ordinance text
- **Tax Rate**: Kansas state sales tax (6.5%) + local sales tax; transient guest tax rate applicable – exact local STR rate not confirmed in official source reviewed
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Non-owner-occupied STRs must obtain a Special Use Permit and comply with zoning district occupancy limits. A single owner/licensee may not hold more than three active STR licenses at any one time.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay specified; STR = less than 30 consecutive days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Maximum of three active STR licenses per owner/licensee citywide
- **Insurance Required**: Not specified in available ordinance text
- **Platform Obligations**: Not specified in available ordinance text; state marketplace facilitator rules may apply
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance No. 9560 (original program); updated via subsequent ordinances including amendments adopted 2026 for FIFA World Cup
- **Compliance Notes**: Lawrence's STR program is administered by Code Compliance (lawrenceks.gov/pds/code_enforcement/). Licenses must be renewed annually and are non-transferable. Inspections are required. The City Commission adopted temporary amendments in 2026 to expand lodging supply during the FIFA World Cup period.
- **Key Notes**: Lawrence has one of the most formalized STR programs in Kansas. Non-owner-occupied rentals face significant additional hurdles (Special Use Permit). The 3-license cap per owner limits investor-scale operations. Annual license fee is low ($17). Code enforcement contact: (785) 832-3345.
- **Penalties**: Fines and license revocation for violations; specific fine amounts not detailed in available ordinance excerpt
- **Sources**: City of Lawrence, KS – Code Compliance (Short-Term Rental Licensing and Inspection Program): https://lawrenceks.gov/pds/code_enforcement/; Ordinance No. 9560 (official PDF): https://assets.lawrenceks.org/pds/devservices/ced/shorttermrental/Ord9560.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-kansas-lawrence/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-kansas-lawrence/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-kansas-manhattan"></a>Manhattan, Kansas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-kansas-manhattan`
- **Location**: Manhattan, Kansas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: All rental dwelling units (including STRs) must be registered with the City under Ordinance No. 7276 (Rental Dwelling Unit Registration Program, Article XIX of City Code). No dedicated STR-specific license program beyond general rental registration has been confirmed on the official city website as of 2026-07-29.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Kansas state sales tax applies; transient guest tax discussions have been noted at commission level but no confirmed STR-specific tax registration program found
- **Permit Fee**: General rental registration fees apply; STR-specific fee structure not confirmed
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not specified in confirmed ordinance text
- **Rental Day Cap**: None confirmed
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specified in confirmed STR-specific ordinance
- **Tax Rate**: Kansas state sales tax (6.5%) + applicable local taxes; commissioners discussed adding transient guest tax to STRs but no confirmed adoption found
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are noted as being treated as commercial-use properties within residential districts under existing code, but no dedicated STR zoning text confirmed. Riley County (for properties outside city limits) has a separate STR licensing program.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not regulated via confirmed city STR ordinance
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None confirmed for city-limit properties
- **Insurance Required**: Not confirmed
- **Platform Obligations**: Not confirmed
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance No. 7276 (general rental registration) – date not confirmed from available sources; STR-specific ordinance: Pending/Unknown
- **Compliance Notes**: As of available information, Manhattan city commissioners have discussed but not fully adopted a comprehensive STR-specific ordinance. The city's Rental Dwelling Unit Registration Program (Ordinance 7276) requires registration of all rental units. STR operators within city limits should contact the Risk Reduction Division at (785) 587-4506. Properties in unincorporated Riley County are subject to Riley County's separate STR licensing program (rileycountyks.gov).
- **Key Notes**: Manhattan, KS has an active STR market (estimated 75–125 units). The city has general rental registration requirements but lacked a dedicated STR ordinance as of last confirmed reporting. Commissioners expressed varying levels of interest in dedicated STR regulation. Riley County's STR program applies outside city limits. Properties inside city limits follow city rules.
- **Penalties**: Under general rental registration (Ord. 7276): first conviction within 12 months = fine of $100–$500; subsequent penalties may be higher
- **Sources**: City of Manhattan, KS – Rental Registration: https://www.manhattanks.gov/1474/Rental-Registration; Ordinance No. 7276: https://manhattanks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/41580/Rental-Registration-Program-Ordinance; Code of Ordinances: https://www.manhattanks.gov/250/Code-of-Ordinances; Riley County STR (county, not city): https://www.rileycountyks.gov/2073/Short-Term-Rental-Regulations
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-kansas-manhattan/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-kansas-manhattan/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-ks-overland-park"></a>Overland Park, Kansas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ks-overland-park`
- **Location**: Overland Park, Kansas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — standard city rental license required (2-year, exterior inspection for property maintenance compliance)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: 2-year rental license fee (varies)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per zoning
- **Tax Rate**: Kansas state sales tax applies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must comply with nuisance, parking, and general rental license rules
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not specified
- **Platform Obligations**: None specific — city monitoring market for potential future STR ordinance
- **Effective Date**: 2024-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: No specific STR ordinance as of 2026. General 2-year rental license applies.
- **Key Notes**: Light STR regulation — general rental license only. City monitoring market for potential future STR-specific rules.
- **Penalties**: Rental license violations subject to city enforcement
- **Sources**: https://www.opkansas.org/newsroom/citys-research-work-continues-on-short-term-rentals/ ; City of Overland Park Business Licensing — opkansas.gov/business-development/business-licensing/
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.opkansas.org/newsroom/citys-research-work-continues-on-short-term-rentals/](https://www.opkansas.org/newsroom/citys-research-work-continues-on-short-term-rentals/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ks-overland-park/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ks-overland-park/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-ks-wichita"></a>Wichita, Kansas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ks-wichita`
- **Location**: Wichita, Kansas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual STR license per dwelling unit required since September 2023
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $225/unit/year
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (but non-owner-occupied in certain residential zones require Administrative Permit)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per zoning
- **Tax Rate**: Kansas state sales tax + local taxes apply
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Non-owner-occupied in certain residential zones require Administrative Permit from Metro Area Planning Dept.
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: $250,000 liability minimum
- **Platform Obligations**: License number must be displayed on all listings. 24/7 operator availability required.
- **Effective Date**: 2023-09-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Quiet hours enforced (10 PM). Effective September 2023 — most comprehensive STR framework in Kansas.
- **Key Notes**: $225/yr license, $250K insurance required. 24/7 availability mandate. Most structured STR ordinance in Kansas.
- **Penalties**: License revocation; fines for non-compliance
- **Sources**: https://www.wichita.gov/588/Short-Term-Rentals-in-Wichita ; City of Wichita Planning — wichita.gov/Planning/Pages/ShortTermRentals.aspx
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.wichita.gov/588/Short-Term-Rentals-in-Wichita](https://www.wichita.gov/588/Short-Term-Rentals-in-Wichita)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ks-wichita/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ks-wichita/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-kentucky-ashland"></a>Ashland, Kentucky
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-kentucky-ashland`
- **Location**: Ashland, Kentucky, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Rental Registration required (2021 ordinance); specific STR license fee amount not publicly itemized on official site — contact City Finance Dept. Fines of $100/day for unregistered units.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: 2 guests per bedroom + 1 additional guest
- **Tax Rate**: Kentucky state sales/use tax 6%; local transient room tax may apply — confirm with Boyd County and City Finance
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must comply with City of Ashland Zoning Ordinance (adopted June 2024). Properties in residential areas must have on-site parking for guests. STR must be within applicable zoning district.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not specified in publicly available ordinances
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not specified in current ordinances
- **Effective Date**: 2021 (Rental Registration Ordinance); STR licensing ordinance ca. 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: City passed a dedicated STR licensing ordinance (ca. 2025). Separate 2021 Rental Registration Ordinance applies to all rental units. Owner/manager must remain within 30 miles of the property at all times. Properties must meet zoning and parking requirements.
- **Key Notes**: The City of Ashland enacted a standalone STR ordinance requiring a city-issued license, occupancy limits (2/bedroom + 1), on-site parking in residential zones, and a 30-mile proximity requirement for owner/manager. Fines of $100/day apply for unregistered units.
- **Penalties**: $100 per day per unregistered/non-compliant unit; Code Enforcement Board enforces violations
- **Sources**: City of Ashland – Rental Registration Ordinance: https://www.ashlandky.gov/news_detail_T70_R69.php | City of Ashland Code of Ordinances: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/ashlandky/latest/overview | City of Ashland Planning & Zoning: https://www.ashlandky.gov/departments/community___economic_development/planning___zoning/index.php | Business Licenses: https://www.ashlandky.gov/departments/finance/business_licenses/index.php
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-kentucky-ashland/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-kentucky-ashland/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-kentucky-bardstown"></a>Bardstown, Kentucky
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-kentucky-bardstown`
- **Location**: Bardstown, Kentucky, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Occupational/business license required from the city; fee amount not specified in publicly available documents — contact City of Bardstown or Nelson County Planning Commission
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Determined by zoning district; confirm with Joint City-County Planning Commission of Nelson County
- **Tax Rate**: 3% transient room tax (Bardstown-Nelson County Tourist Commission); Kentucky state 6% sales/use tax also applies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Governing rules differ by zoning district. Conditional use permits required for STRs in residential and agricultural zones. A temporary moratorium on new CUPs for STRs in residential and agricultural zones was enacted in March 2024; status of post-moratorium regulations should be verified with the Planning Commission.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not specified beyond conditional use permit process
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not specified
- **Effective Date**: Moratorium enacted March 2024; current post-moratorium status requires direct verification
- **Compliance Notes**: STRs are allowed in Bardstown but require a conditional use permit (CUP) from the Joint City-County Planning Commission of Nelson County and an occupational/business license from the city. A moratorium on new CUPs in residential/agricultural zones was placed in March 2024 for ~3 months; updated post-moratorium rules should be confirmed directly with the Planning Commission as of July 2026.
- **Key Notes**: Bardstown is a popular Kentucky tourism destination ('Bourbon Capital of the World'). The city enacted a temporary moratorium in March 2024 on new STR conditional use permits in residential and agricultural zones due to housing stock concerns. Post-moratorium updated regulations are to be confirmed. Transient room tax of 3% applies. Business license required for all operators.
- **Penalties**: Not publicly specified; violations subject to code enforcement and CUP revocation
- **Sources**: Joint City-County Planning Commission of Nelson County – STR General Guide: https://ncpz.com/uplimg/cms//STRGeneral.pdf | Moratorium news (The News-Enterprise, primary source documentation): https://www.thenewsenterprise.com/news/local/bardstown-hits-pause-on-short-term-rentals/article_1318c2bc-1533-5f63-9c90-44a13186d137.html | Nelson County Planning Commission: https://ncpz.com
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-kentucky-bardstown/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-kentucky-bardstown/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-kentucky-bowling-green"></a>Bowling Green, Kentucky
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-kentucky-bowling-green`
- **Location**: Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $45.00 Short-Term Rental Permit fee (Building Division application)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Based on number of guest rooms and total guest count (declared on permit application)
- **Tax Rate**: 3% local hotel/transient room tax; Kentucky state 6% sales/use tax also applies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Short-term rentals are prohibited in single-family residential zones (RS). Permitted in other districts; B&Bs allowed in RS zones with special conditional use permit. Properties near Western Kentucky University campus face enhanced scrutiny.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: City has established caps on total STR permits available in specific residential zones
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Operators should confirm whether booking platforms collect and remit applicable taxes on their behalf
- **Effective Date**: Unknown — ordinance in force as of 2024–2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Permit application submitted to Building Division (707 E. Main Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101). Applicant must provide: permit location, project description, sq footage, number of guest rooms, total guest count, operation type (B&B Home, B&B Inn, Lodging House, Boarding House, or Group R-1). Operators must register with the Kentucky Department of Revenue. Compliance with Kentucky Building Code and city ordinances required.
- **Key Notes**: Bowling Green prohibits STRs in single-family residential (RS) zones outright. A city Short-Term Rental Permit ($45) is required from the Building Division for permitted zones. Local hotel/transient room tax of 3% applies. State sales tax of 6% also applies.
- **Penalties**: Not publicly specified; non-compliant operators subject to code enforcement
- **Sources**: City of Bowling Green – Short-Term Rental Permit Application & Guide (Building Division): https://www.bgky.org/files/EA50r7Kt.pdf | City of Bowling Green Official Website (Neighborhood & Community Services – Building Division): https://www.bgky.org
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-kentucky-bowling-green/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-kentucky-bowling-green/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-kentucky-lexington"></a>Lexington, Kentucky
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-kentucky-lexington`
- **Location**: Lexington, Kentucky, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Active — enforcement escalation reported July 1, 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Lexington, Kentucky has an active STR licensing framework for unhosted short-term rentals. As of July 1, 2026, the city's Revenue Director reported 61 citations totaling $78,125 issued to non-compliant operators, with $59,125 still outstanding. The city has escalated enforcement by placing property liens — including a $22,000 lien on one property — and is withholding license renewals for operators with unpaid fines. All STR operators must maintain a current license and clear any outstanding violations to remain in good standing.
- **Key Notes**: 61 total citations issued since program began; $78,125 in fines levied. $59,125 remains unpaid as of July 1, 2026. City escalating to property liens for delinquent operators. License renewals being withheld from operators with outstanding fines. Unhosted STR regulation is the primary regulatory target.
- **Penalties**: Fines totaling up to $78,125 in aggregate observed; individual property liens placed (at least one $22,000 lien confirmed); license renewal denial for operators with unpaid fines
- **Sources**: City of Lexington, Kentucky - Official Short-Term Rental Regulations (https://www.lexingtonky.gov/business/short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-kentucky-lexington/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-kentucky-lexington/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-07

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### <a id="us-ky-louisville"></a>Louisville, Kentucky
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ky-louisville`
- **Location**: Louisville, Kentucky, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Annual STR Registration
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $250 annual registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes (in most residential zones; must reside 6+ months/year)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Based on size; maximum 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional guests
- **Tax Rate**: 8.5% transient room tax plus Metro Revenue Commission occupational license tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in primary residences. Non-primary rentals require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and must comply with density spacing rules.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Non-owner occupied STRs must be located at least 600 feet away from other CUP-approved STRs
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes (LMRC tax agreement for automated collection)
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: All hosts must secure a tax ID from the Louisville Metro Revenue Commission and register annually with Planning & Design Services. Non-primary properties face a lengthy CUP process.
- **Key Notes**: Primary residence default; non-primary requires CUP and 600-foot density spacing rule.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to $1,000 for unregistered listings
- **Sources**: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/short-term-rental-information ; Louisville Metro Office of Planning and Design Services and Revenue Commission 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/short-term-rental-information](https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/short-term-rental-information)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ky-louisville/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ky-louisville/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-la-baton-rouge"></a>Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-la-baton-rouge`
- **Location**: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $100
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: ~15.9% total (state 4.45% + stadium 1.45% + city 5% + hotel occupancy 4%)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2020-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Owner-occupied (primary residence with Homestead Exemption, owner present during stays): no permit required, may rent all bedrooms except one. Non-owner-occupied: $100/year permit required. $1M liability insurance required for non-owner-occupied. 3 violations within 1 year = loss of permission to operate for 1 year. Parking: 1 off-street space per bedroom. Max 2 guests per bedroom.
- **Key Notes**: $100/year for non-owner-occupied. Owner-occupied with Homestead Exemption: no permit needed.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.brla.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-la-baton-rouge/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-la-baton-rouge/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-la-jefferson-parish"></a>Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-la-jefferson-parish`
- **Location**: Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $750
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: ~8.2-9%+ (state 4.45% + local hotel/motel 3.75-4.55%; varies by municipality within parish)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2018-02-21
- **Compliance Notes**: BANNED in single-use residential zoning districts. Only allowed in mixed-use and commercial zones. Even in permitted zones, often prohibited within 300 ft of residential zones. Multiple requirements: zoning clearance, JPSO check, Parish Attorney verification, criminal background check, Secretary of State verification, proof of liability insurance. License must be renewed annually by November 1. $750 processing fee.
- **Key Notes**: $750 processing fee. Near-banned in residential areas — residential address or Airbnb listing does NOT establish eligibility. Ordinance No. 25513, adopted February 21, 2018.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.jeffparish.net/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-la-jefferson-parish/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-la-jefferson-parish/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-la-lafayette"></a>Lafayette, Louisiana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-la-lafayette`
- **Location**: Lafayette, Louisiana, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $100
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Max 4 guest rooms; max 2 guests per room; entire structure to single party only
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: ~8.45-18.45% (varies by district; TBID 2% assessment added Jan 1, 2025)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2023-10-01
- **Compliance Notes**: BANNED in Residential Single-Family (RS) zoning districts (effective October 2023), covering ~75% of city residential neighborhoods. Only allowed in mixed-use and commercial zones. Local agent must be available 24/7. Proof of property ownership, site plan, and neighbor notification required. Fines $500-$1,000/day for operating without license or in prohibited zone.
- **Key Notes**: $100/year. RS zones (~75% of residential neighborhoods) BANNED October 2023. Tourism Business Improvement District 2% assessment added January 1, 2025.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.lafayettela.gov/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-la-lafayette/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-la-lafayette/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-la-lake-charles"></a>Lake Charles, Louisiana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-la-lake-charles`
- **Location**: Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $100
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None; anti-clustering: no new license within 1,000 linear feet of existing STR (Feb 2026)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: State + local occupancy taxes (contact City of Lake Charles for current rate)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2022-12-01
- **Compliance Notes**: $100/year occupational license. Occupancy: 2 guests per bedroom + 2 additional guests. Anti-clustering rule (February 2026): no new license if within 1,000 ft of existing licensed STR; existing STRs grandfathered. All guest parking must be on-site. Designated local responsible party must be available 24/7 and able to physically arrive within 60 minutes.
- **Key Notes**: $100/year. Anti-clustering 1,000 ft rule effective February 2026. Ordinance 19433 enacted December 2022.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.cityoflakecharles.com/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-la-lake-charles/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-la-lake-charles/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-la-new-orleans"></a>New Orleans, Louisiana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-la-new-orleans`
- **Location**: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes, two permits (Owner Permit and Operator Permit) are required for both Non-Commercial (NSTR) and Commercial (CSTR) short-term rentals.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes, tax registration with the Department of Finance is required for lodging tax collection and remittance.
- **Permit Fee**: NSTR requires a $50 application fee, $500 annual owner permit fee, and $150 annual operator permit fee. CSTR requires a $50 application fee, $1,000 annual owner permit fee, and $1,000 annual operator permit fee.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes for residential NSTRs (requires owner/operator primary residence and homestead exemption); No for commercial CSTRs.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified for annual days, but individual stays must be under 30 consecutive days.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Typically maximum 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests, subject to specific permit type rules.
- **Tax Rate**: Total taxes include 5% Louisiana sales tax, 6.75% city occupancy tax, $0.50 per night privilege tax, plus nightly occupancy fees ($5/night for NSTR, $12/night for CSTR).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Prohibited in most of the French Quarter (Vieux Carré) except select Bourbon Street properties. NSTRs allowed in residential zones. CSTRs allowed in commercial/mixed-use zones, but new applications are under a moratorium.
- **Minimum Stay**: 1 night (applies to stays under 30 consecutive days).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: NSTRs are limited to 1 permit per city square blockface in residential zones, allocated through a quarterly lottery system.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes, $1,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance coverage per occurrence is required.
- **Platform Obligations**: Booking platforms must verify city permit numbers before publishing listings and must remove unlicensed listings.
- **Effective Date**: July 1, 2023 (Ordinances 029381 and 029382 MCS, enforced through 2026).
- **Compliance Notes**: Commercial STRs require an active noise monitoring device. An approved local operator must be present or accessible during guest stays.
- **Key Notes**: New CSTR applications have been frozen since June 2023. NSTR permits in residential zones are capped and subject to blockface lotteries.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to $1,000 per violation per day, platform delisting, permit revocation, and potential 5-year ban on short-term rental permits.
- **Sources**: https://nola.gov/next/short-term-rentals/
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://nola.gov/next/short-term-rental-administration/home/](https://nola.gov/next/short-term-rental-administration/home/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-la-new-orleans/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-la-new-orleans/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-25

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### <a id="us-la-shreveport"></a>Shreveport, Louisiana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-la-shreveport`
- **Location**: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (>10 adult occupancy or within 500 ft of another STR requires Zoning Board approval)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: ~8.45-15%+ combined (contact Caddo-Shreveport Sales and Use Tax Commission)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2021-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: STR Permit + Occupational License (business license) both required. $1,000,000 commercial general liability insurance required. Parking: 1 space per bedroom. PROHIBITED in mobile homes, RVs, and multi-family buildings with 3+ units. Properties within 500 ft of another STR or >10-person occupancy require Special Exception Use (SEU) from Zoning Board of Appeals. 24/7 local agent required (must arrive within 30-60 minutes).
- **Key Notes**: Permit fee not confirmed in public sources — verify via Deckard portal (shreveport-la-str.deckard.com) or Shreveport-Caddo MPC at 318-673-6480.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://shreveport-la-str.deckard.com/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-la-shreveport/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-la-shreveport/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-maine-acadia"></a>Acadia, Maine
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-maine-acadia`
- **Location**: Acadia, Maine, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Not Specified
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.barharbormaine.gov/516/Short-Term-Rentals ; Unknown
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.barharbormaine.gov/516/Short-Term-Rentals](https://www.barharbormaine.gov/516/Short-Term-Rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-maine-acadia/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-maine-acadia/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-me-bar-harbor"></a>Bar Harbor, Maine
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-me-bar-harbor`
- **Location**: Bar Harbor, Maine, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — all STRs must be registered annually with the Town (managed by the Code Enforcement Officer) prior to rental; previously registered rentals must re-register by May 31 annually.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — owners must register with Maine Revenue Services and obtain a Retailer's Certificate; STRs must remit state sales/lodging tax.
- **Permit Fee**: $250 annual fee per registration (historically); minimum fine for operating without valid registration is $1,500.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Depends on category: VR-1 requires the dwelling be the owner's primary residence (owner resides more than 183 days/year); VR-2 is a non-primary-residence whole-unit rental.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown (no nights cap specified; STR defined as rentals under 30 days)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Maine 9% lodging (vacation rental) tax (state-administered).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: VR-1s allowed in the 34 districts where currently permitted; new VR-2s limited to districts zoned for commercial and lodging.
- **Minimum Stay**: VR-1: rentals under 30 days with a 2-night minimum. VR-2: under 30 days with a 4-night minimum.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: VR-2s (non-primary-residence rentals) capped at 9% of the total number of dwelling units in town; transfer of any VR registration between owners is prohibited. Owners limited to two VR-1 permits per primary residence.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: STR registration number issued by the CEO must be included in all advertising, including online platforms.
- **Effective Date**: Original VR ordinance effective December 2, 2021 (Ch. 190 repealed 2021, replaced by Ch. 174); revised STR rules effective December 18, 2025 (VR-1 amendments adopted November 2025).
- **Compliance Notes**: Two categories: VR-1 (primary residence — 3 documents from list of 7 required to verify; stricter rules effective December 18, 2025) and VR-2 (non-primary — subject to density caps). VR-2 caps tightly limited; moratorium on new lodging development under active debate as of early 2026. Re-inspection required every 3 years. $1,500 fine for non-compliance. Fire Chief + Code Enforcement Officer inspection required before registration card issued.
- **Key Notes**: $275/year. One of the most stringently regulated STR markets in Maine. Extremely popular tourist destination — Acadia National Park gateway. VR-2 new permits extremely scarce.
- **Penalties**: Minimum fine of $1,500 for operating without valid registration; each violation and each day of violation after notification is a separate offense; Town Council may revoke registrations.
- **Sources**: Town of Bar Harbor official STR page (barharbormaine.gov/516); eCode360 Ch. 174; Maine Legislature doc; Ellsworth American; Bar Harbor Story (Nov 2025) | https://www.barharbormaine.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-me-bar-harbor/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-me-bar-harbor/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-maine-boothbay-harbor"></a>Boothbay Harbor, Maine
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-maine-boothbay-harbor`
- **Location**: Boothbay Harbor, Maine, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: No formal STR fee structure currently adopted. A proposed program (discussed Dec. 2024) suggested $100 fee for properties rented 6+ months and $195 for properties rented less than 6 months; year-round rentals would be exempt. Not yet adopted as of available records.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None currently in effect
- **Occupancy Limit**: None currently in effect
- **Tax Rate**: 9% Maine state sales/lodging tax applies via Maine Revenue Services
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No dedicated STR zoning rules currently adopted. General land use code applies. The town held public forums in October 2024 to discuss amending the land use code.
- **Minimum Stay**: None for STRs currently. Note: Boothbay (neighboring town) adopted an ADU ordinance requiring minimum 1-month stays for ADU rentals under LD 2003 compliance — this does not apply to Boothbay Harbor directly.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None currently in effect
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: None currently mandated
- **Effective Date**: Unknown — ordinance not yet adopted
- **Compliance Notes**: As of late 2024/early 2025, Boothbay Harbor has no finalized STR ordinance. The town's selectmen and code enforcement officer have discussed creating a registration program with fees and insurance verification. Boothbay Harbor's CEO Geoff Smith suggested self-registration with a fee. No formal ordinance has been adopted per available records through July 2026.
- **Key Notes**: STRs are currently permitted and operating without a dedicated local STR licensing regime. The town is actively developing a regulatory framework. Hosts must still comply with Maine state lodging tax obligations. Monitor the Town of Boothbay Harbor website for ordinance updates.
- **Penalties**: No STR-specific penalties currently in effect. General nuisance and zoning enforcement apply.
- **Sources**: Town of Boothbay Harbor official website (no dedicated STR page found as of 2026-07-29): https://www.boothbayharbormaine.gov — Ordinance in development; Maine Legislature STR examples reference: https://legislature.maine.gov/doc/8864. NOTE: No official adopted STR ordinance URL available; source set to best available government reference.
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-maine-boothbay-harbor/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-maine-boothbay-harbor/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-me-brunswick"></a>Brunswick, Maine
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-me-brunswick`
- **Location**: Brunswick, Maine, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **None**
- **Permit / License Required**: No
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 9% Maine state lodging tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: No dedicated STR ordinance as of July 2026. All rental units (including STRs) must be registered via the general Rental Property Registration Ordinance with Fire Dept Fire Prevention Office (FDFPO). Housing Committee studying STR impacts — new regulations possible. Registration deadline: January 15 each year. Penalties for non-registration exist.
- **Key Notes**: Least regulated of Maine cities researched. Housing Committee studying STR impacts — monitor for potential new ordinance. Rental registry updates adopted April 2025.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.brunswickme.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-me-brunswick/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-me-brunswick/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-maine-camden"></a>Camden, Maine
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-maine-camden`
- **Location**: Camden, Maine, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual license fee (amount set by the Select Board; fee schedule approved March 2026 — contact town for current amount). Annual renewal fee also required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None identified in current ordinance text
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specified in available ordinance excerpts; subject to zoning and life-safety compliance
- **Tax Rate**: 9% Maine state sales/lodging tax (collected via Maine Revenue Services); no additional Camden-specific local lodging tax identified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must comply with Chapter 290 (Zoning) of the Town of Camden Code of Ordinances. Properties in condominium/HOA must demonstrate association bylaws permit STRs. Properties in historic districts may face additional review.
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None explicitly identified in current ordinance text; zoning compliance required
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: License number must be displayed on-site and included in advertising. An informational guest packet must be provided for each stay and posted within the rental unit.
- **Effective Date**: 2025-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Effective Jan. 1, 2025, all STRs must be annually licensed under Chapter 215 and Chapter 290 of Camden's Code of Ordinances. Only the property owner of record may apply. Life-safety inspections required (smoke/CO detectors, fire escape routes, electrical safety, subsurface wastewater disposal verification). 24/7 complaint hotline: 207-886-1747.
- **Key Notes**: Regulations were voter-approved. Online registration portal established. Annual renewal required. Property management companies, renters, and lessees may not apply — only the owner of record. Fee schedule last approved March 2026.
- **Penalties**: Violations subject to enforcement under Town ordinances; specific fines per violation not published in available excerpts. Escalating penalties for continued violations apply.
- **Sources**: https://www.camdenmaine.gov/departments/planning___code_enforcement/short-term_rental_information.php; Chapter 215 & Chapter 290, Town of Camden Code of Ordinances: https://ecode360.com/38284846
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-maine-camden/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-maine-camden/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-maine-ellsworth"></a>Ellsworth, Maine
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-maine-ellsworth`
- **Location**: Ellsworth, Maine, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Proposed
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD (public hearing held 2026-08-10)
- **Compliance Notes**: Ellsworth is proposing a short-term rental registration ordinance. City residents were invited to provide feedback on the proposal at a public hearing on August 10, 2026. Registration would be required for STR operators.
- **Key Notes**: ['Public hearing held August 10, 2026', 'Proposed registration ordinance under consideration', 'Ellsworth has substantial existing STR inventory', 'Community feedback solicited on proposal']
- **Penalties**: Not specified for proposed ordinance
- **Sources**: https://www.ellsworthamerican.com/news/residents-provide-feedback-on-proposed-short-term-rental-registration/article_085efaa3-99fc-49f9-9178-f8bb98b208bb.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-maine-ellsworth/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-maine-ellsworth/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-26

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### <a id="us-me-kennebunkport"></a>Kennebunkport, Maine
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-me-kennebunkport`
- **Location**: Kennebunkport, Maine, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Town-wide license cap enforced (formula based on total dwelling units); waitlist in place
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 9% Maine state lodging tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2021-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Town-wide cap on STR licenses. Accessory apartments permitted after November 3, 2009 and ADUs in affordable housing post-July 1, 2024 are prohibited from STR use. RVs/tents prohibited. Waitlist system — obtaining a new license may take years. Goose Rocks Beach is exempt from cap. Note: neighboring Town of Kennebunk has separate rules ($250 fee + $150 renewal, no cap, effective January 1, 2025).
- **Key Notes**: Fee tiered by bedroom count — contact Planning Dept at 207-967-4243 for current rates. Ordinance enacted 2021. Cap-based waitlist may mean years before new license available.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.kennebunkportme.gov/departments/planning_and_development/short_term_rentals.php
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-me-kennebunkport/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-me-kennebunkport/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-me-ogunquit"></a>Ogunquit, Maine
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-me-ogunquit`
- **Location**: Ogunquit, Maine, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $250
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 7-night minimum stay enforced. Only one tenant family per 7-day period.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 9% Maine state lodging tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2020-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: 7-night minimum stay requirement (one of the strictest in Maine — eliminates weekend/short-break tourism rentals). Classified as Transient Accommodation Type 1 (TA-1) – Weekly Private Home Rental under zoning. ADUs prohibited from STR use. $250/year includes $25 fire dept life-safety inspection fee. Renewals due June 30 annually (fiscal year Jul 1–Jun 30).
- **Key Notes**: $250/year. 7-night minimum effectively prohibits short weekend getaways. One of Maine's most restrictive minimum-stay rules.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.ogunquit.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-me-ogunquit/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-me-ogunquit/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-maine-old-orchard-beach"></a>Old Orchard Beach, Maine
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-maine-old-orchard-beach`
- **Location**: Old Orchard Beach, Maine, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $250 per year for a rental business license (applies to all rental types including STRs). Bi-annual registration cycle (even/odd year renewals by April 30, depending on property Map-Block-Lot). Re-inspection required every 4 years.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None identified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Subject to life-safety and code-compliance inspection. Specific numeric limits not published in available excerpts.
- **Tax Rate**: 9% Maine state lodging/sales tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs may operate as whole house, duplex, multifamily, apartment, condominium, lodging condominium, or individual rooms/units. Lodging condominium units must be rented at least 60 days during March 1–December 1 per year. Town business license approval required within 60 days of unit closing for lodging condo owners.
- **Minimum Stay**: STRs defined as rentals of 30 days or fewer. Transient occupancy = less than 30 consecutive calendar days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Approximately 6,118 rental parcels in town; no specific density cap ordinance identified as adopted
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: None beyond license number on registration
- **Effective Date**: Long-standing business licensing regime; STR definition added to ordinances in early 2023. Lodging/Condo conversion ordinance Ch. 78 Art. VII: effective June 2023.
- **Compliance Notes**: All rental properties (including STRs) must obtain a biennial Town business license ($250/yr) with sign-off from Police, Fire, and Code Enforcement. Properties must pass a life-safety and code-compliance inspection before operating. After passing inspection, the property must be voted on and approved by the Old Orchard Beach Town Council. Re-inspection required every 4 years. Business Licensing and Code Enforcement Departments manage registration. A dedicated STR-specific ordinance was workshopped in April 2023 (Ch. 78, Art. VII) but a fully separate STR ordinance had not been confirmed as adopted as of available records — existing business licensing/inspection regime governs STRs in the interim.
- **Key Notes**: Old Orchard Beach is one of Maine's highest-density summer rental markets with 1,000+ Airbnb listings. The town has had rental regulations longer than most Maine municipalities. The council discussed a moratorium on new STRs in 2023 but it did not advance. STR-specific ordinance development ongoing — monitor oobmaine.com for updates.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a valid license subject to citation, fines, and potential loss of permit. Code Enforcement can issue warnings, violation letters, or citations. Specific per-day fine amounts not confirmed in available official text.
- **Sources**: Old Orchard Beach Town Ordinance Ch. 78, Art. VII (Lodging/Condo): https://www.oobmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/D2-6.2023-Lodging-Condo-Conversions-Ord-Ch.-78-Art.-VII-Sec.-1281.pdf; Maine Legislature testimony from Town of Old Orchard Beach: https://legislature.maine.gov/testimony/resources/HOU20230411Foster133256935333324604.pdf; Airbnb help (registration): https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/3551
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-maine-old-orchard-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-maine-old-orchard-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-me-portland"></a>Portland, Maine
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-me-portland`
- **Location**: Portland, Maine, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $100
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: Non-owner-occupied: ~285 unit citywide cap. No per-property night cap for owner-occupied.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 9% Maine state lodging tax (no local add-on)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2018-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Tiered fees: owner-occupied 1st unit $100, 2nd $250, 3rd $500, 4th $1,000; non-owner-occupied can reach $4,000 for 5th unit+. New tenant-occupied STRs prohibited as of 2026. ADUs not classified as owner-occupied for STR purposes. $100/day fine for operating without registration. Permit number mandatory on all platform listings. Amended August 2024 (non-OO cap reduction) and September 2025.
- **Key Notes**: Among the most aggressively regulated STR markets in Maine. Non-OO cap reduced to ~285 units Aug 2024. New non-OO permits effectively frozen.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.portlandmaine.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-me-portland/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-me-portland/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-me-rockland"></a>Rockland, Maine
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-me-rockland`
- **Location**: Rockland, Maine, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $500
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Non-owner-occupied citywide cap: 45 units total
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 9% Maine state lodging tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2018-02-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Non-OO units capped at 45 citywide. Non-resident owners must hire local property manager from Rockland or designated surrounding towns. Only legally existing single-family, two-family, and multi-family structures permitted (no detached accessory buildings, RVs, tents, trailers). Max occupancy: 2 adults/bedroom + up to 2 children under 12. Proof of insurance required. Proposed phase-out of non-OO permits rejected July 2024.
- **Key Notes**: $500/year — highest flat STR permit fee among Maine cities researched. Cap of 45 non-OO units. Ordinance enacted February 2018.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.rocklandmaine.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-me-rockland/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-me-rockland/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-maine-wells"></a>Wells, Maine
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-maine-wells`
- **Location**: Wells, Maine, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Proposed designated STR district
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD (under proposal as of August 10, 2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: Wells is finalizing a proposed short-term rental ordinance after years of development. The ordinance will regulate STR operations in the town. Residents have expressed significant opposition, particularly regarding restrictions on Route 1 area short-term rentals.
- **Key Notes**: ['Proposed ordinance in development for multiple years', 'Planning Board received public feedback on August 21, 2026', 'Significant resident opposition to proposed restrictions', 'Planning Board also suggested allowing STRs throughout town rather than restricting']
- **Penalties**: Not specified in proposal stage
- **Sources**: https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/york-star/2026/08/21/wells-maine-residents-push-back-route-1-shortterm-rental-plan-airbnb/91372522007/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-maine-wells/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-maine-wells/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-22 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-22

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### <a id="us-md-annapolis"></a>Annapolis, Maryland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-md-annapolis`
- **Location**: Annapolis, Maryland, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $650
- **Primary Residence Required**: Required (non-owner-occupied restricted)
- **Rental Day Cap**: None; 10% blockface cap applies (density limit)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 14% total (8% city occupancy + 6% MD state sales)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-03-09
- **Compliance Notes**: Annapolis implemented a one-year moratorium on new non-owner-occupied short-term rental licenses. Owner-occupied units, renewal of existing licenses, and already-active licenses are exempt from the moratorium. The restriction aims to address neighborhood concerns about hotel-like properties.
- **Key Notes**: ['One-year moratorium on new non-owner-occupied licenses', 'Owner-occupied and renewals exempt', 'Passed March 9, 2026; effective immediately', "Addresses 'people don't want to live next door to a hotel' concerns"]
- **Penalties**: New non-owner-occupied licenses denied during moratorium
- **Sources**: https://www.capitalgazette.com/2026/03/09/annapolis-city-council-short-term-rentals/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-md-annapolis/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-md-annapolis/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-12 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-12

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### <a id="us-md-baltimore"></a>Baltimore, Maryland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-md-baltimore`
- **Location**: Baltimore, Maryland, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $100
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: None; short-term defined as < 90 consecutive nights
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 15.5% total (9.5% city transient occupancy + 6% MD state sales)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2019-12-31
- **Compliance Notes**: Must be primary residence (≥180 days/year); property must be individually deeded (no LLCs). Hosted/owner-occupied STRs: new licenses accepted. Unhosted (non-owner-occupied) new licenses: FROZEN — not being issued. $200 biennial (every 2 years). Ordinance 19-217.
- **Key Notes**: $200/2yr = ~$100/yr equivalent. Unhosted STR new licenses frozen. Ordinance 19-217, effective December 31, 2019.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://dhcd.baltimorecity.gov/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-md-baltimore/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-md-baltimore/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-maryland-chesapeake-beach"></a>Chesapeake Beach, Maryland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-maryland-chesapeake-beach`
- **Location**: Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Banned**
- **Permit / License Required**: No STR license exists — STRs are prohibited. Long-term rentals (30+ days) require a rental permit and must pass inspection under Housing Code Ordinance O-19-11.
- **Tax Registration Required**: N/A — STRs not permitted. Long-term rental licenses are biennial and require inspections.
- **Permit Fee**: Rental license fees apply for long-term rentals (30+ days); specific fee amounts not published in reviewed sources.
- **Primary Residence Required**: N/A for STRs. Bed & Breakfast establishments (a separate permitted use) require owner or manager occupancy on-premises and provision of meals.
- **Rental Day Cap**: STRs (rentals of less than 30 days) are entirely prohibited. Any rental must be for 30 days or more.
- **Occupancy Limit**: N/A for STRs.
- **Tax Rate**: N/A — STRs prohibited. No applicable STR tax framework.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs prohibited in all residential zoning districts. STRs may be permitted in maritime and commercially zoned districts only with an approved zoning permit. A zoning permit is required for any use within a specific zone.
- **Minimum Stay**: Minimum 30 days for any lawful rental.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: N/A.
- **Insurance Required**: N/A for STRs.
- **Platform Obligations**: City staff have notified platforms of the STR prohibition. Listings of prohibited STRs should not be operated.
- **Effective Date**: Housing Code Ordinance O-19-11 adopted May 16, 2019; STR prohibition enforced and publicly noticed July 30, 2020.
- **Compliance Notes**: Violations result in a municipal infraction and fine. Each day the violation continues constitutes a separate offense and fine. The town actively enforces this prohibition; residents may report suspected STRs to enforcement@chesapeakebeachmd.gov or (410) 257-2230. The Planning Commission reviewed and declined to permit STRs in residential districts in 2014 and again in 2021.
- **Key Notes**: The Town of Chesapeake Beach has consistently held that STRs in residentially zoned areas violate the Zoning Ordinance. The town distinguishes between STRs (prohibited) and Bed & Breakfast establishments (permitted with owner/manager on-site and meals provided). All rental properties must be inspected and licensed for long-term rentals under Ch. 162 of the Town Code.
- **Penalties**: Municipal infraction and fine per day of violation. Each day of continued violation is a separate offense.
- **Sources**: Town of Chesapeake Beach official notice — Short Term Rentals Not Permitted: https://www.chesapeakebeachmd.gov/home/news/short-term-rentals-not-permitted; Town clarification page: https://www.chesapeakebeachmd.gov/home/pages/short-term-rental-versus-bed-and-breakfast; Rental Code page (Ordinance O-19-11): https://www.chesapeakebeachmd.gov/326/Rental-Code; Town Code Ch. 162 Rental Licensing on eCode360: https://ecode360.com/34316042
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-maryland-chesapeake-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-maryland-chesapeake-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-maryland-deep-creek-lake"></a>Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-maryland-deep-creek-lake`
- **Location**: Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Transient Vacation Rental Unit (TVRU) license required from Garrett County Dept. of Planning & Land Management. Biennial licensing cycle. New builds or conversions (5 bedrooms or fewer) require a Zoning Permit; 6–8 bedrooms require a Special Exception variance hearing.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Must register with Garrett County for Accommodation Tax and submit TVRU & Accommodation Tax Applications simultaneously with the Zoning Permit application.
- **Permit Fee**: $50.00 Zoning Permit fee required at application; TVRU license fee determined by the biennial licensing cycle (prorated if mid-cycle). Health Department inspection fees may apply for pools/hot tubs.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — non-owner-occupied vacation rentals are explicitly permitted under the TVRU framework.
- **Rental Day Cap**: 14 days or less per rental period (per TVRU definition); no annual cap on total rental days found in the ordinance.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum 8 bedrooms per TVRU; overnight occupancy = 2 persons per bedroom + 4 additional persons (e.g., max 20 for an 8-bedroom). Properties grandfathered before the 2006 ordinance may have different limits. Units of 9+ bedrooms are classified as lodging facilities, not TVRUs.
- **Tax Rate**: 8% Garrett County Accommodation Tax on gross rental receipts. Monthly reporting required once licensed. Maryland state sales tax may also apply.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Applies only within the Deep Creek Watershed Zoning District. Lake Residential (LR1 & LR2): TVRUs generally permitted. Town Residential (TR1 & TR2): TVRUs permitted with restrictions. 6–8 bedroom properties in Lake Residential zones must go through the Special Exception process. Outside the Deep Creek Watershed, Garrett County has no countywide zoning; municipalities have separate requirements.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not specified as a minimum in the ordinance; TVRU is defined as rental for a 14-day period or less.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No specific density cap per block identified in the TVRU ordinance; zoning district classifications govern where TVRUs are permitted.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly stated in the TVRU ordinance text reviewed; bear-proof trash containers, minimum parking spaces, and Health Dept. compliance are required.
- **Platform Obligations**: No platform-specific remittance agreement identified in the ordinance. Owners/agents are responsible for tax collection and remittance.
- **Effective Date**: March 1, 2006 (TVRU Licensing Ordinance enacted); original zoning amendment August 2003.
- **Compliance Notes**: All living facilities must be within the principal structure; no quarters in accessory buildings. Owner/agent must notify the Office of Licensing and Enforcement upon any transfer or sale. Health Dept. requirements for drinking water, sewage, pools, and hot tubs must be met. TVRU license is transferable only upon registration of transfer.
- **Key Notes**: Deep Creek Lake is governed at the Garrett County level (not a separate municipality). The county is unique in Maryland as it is the only county with zoning restricted to the Deep Creek Watershed District rather than countywide. TVRUs are a well-established, mature market in this region.
- **Penalties**: Violations of the TVRU ordinance may result in permit revocation and enforcement action under the Garrett County Planning & Land Management Division. Specific fine amounts not published in the reviewed ordinance text.
- **Sources**: Garrett County Dept. of Planning & Land Management — TVRU page: https://www.garrettcountymd.gov/community-development/planning-land-management/transient-vacation-rental-units-tvrus; TVRU Ordinance PDF: https://www.garrettcountymd.gov/sites/default/files/tvruordinance.pdf; TVRU Licensing Procedure PDF: https://www.garrettcountymd.gov/sites/default/files/TVRU%20LICENSING%20PROCEDURE.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-maryland-deep-creek-lake/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-maryland-deep-creek-lake/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-md-frederick"></a>Frederick, Maryland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-md-frederick`
- **Location**: Frederick, Maryland, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $120
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 11% total (5% Frederick County hotel room rental tax for ≤90 days + 6% MD state sales)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2024-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: $240/unit for 2-year license (~$120/year equivalent). STRs must comply with Land Management Code zoning. Frederick County (outside city): STRs in RA/RP/MH1 districts by-right with admin permit; ADU rentals banned in county. City: requires compliance with zoning code.
- **Key Notes**: $240/2yr residential rental license effective January 1, 2024. Frederick County (separate from city) prohibits STR of ADUs.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.cityoffrederickmd.gov/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-md-frederick/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-md-frederick/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-md-montgomery-county"></a>Montgomery County, Maryland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-md-montgomery-county`
- **Location**: Montgomery County, Maryland, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $500
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: 120 days/year for unhosted stays (owner not present); no cap if owner on-site
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 13% total (7% county room rental transient tax + 6% MD state sales)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2020-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Must be primary residence. ADUs, farm tenant dwellings, and second homes excluded. 120-day annual cap for unhosted stays. Max 6 adults/stay, 2 adults/bedroom. Neighbor notification required. $1,000,000 liability insurance required.
- **Key Notes**: $500/year. Covers Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Germantown and unincorporated Montgomery County. Strict primary-residence requirement.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Special/LandRShortTermRental.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-md-montgomery-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-md-montgomery-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-md-ocean-city"></a>Ocean City, Maryland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-md-ocean-city`
- **Location**: Ocean City, Maryland, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes - rental licence, short-term rental supplemental licence and noise control permit; a designated contact must be able to respond on site within 60 minutes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $246 total: $196 rental licence and noise control permit plus $50 short-term rental supplement (apartment, hotel and motel add $8.00 per sleeping room)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: STR defined as ≤ 30 consecutive days
- **Occupancy Limit**: R-1 and MH districts: 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional, excluding children aged 10 and under, enforced midnight to 7am, and no more than 4 unrelated people. All other districts: 40 square feet of floor area per person, with a minimum bedroom size of 70 square feet.
- **Tax Rate**: 12% total: 6% Maryland state sales and use tax plus 6% Worcester County room tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed; the 2025/2026 moratorium on R-1 and Mobile Home districts has been repealed. Subject to HOA/condo bylaws.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Marketplace facilitators must collect and remit the 6% Maryland sales and use tax; Airbnb collects the Worcester County room tax. Hosts remain responsible for direct bookings.
- **Effective Date**: 2026-02-17
- **Compliance Notes**: The short-term rental moratorium was repealed by the Mayor and City Council on 17 February 2026 by a 6-0 vote, following certification of a petition carrying 1,159 validated signatures. A proposed 10% cap on short-term rental licences in the R-1 and MH districts was declined on 11 February 2026. No minimum stay is in force.
- **Key Notes**: 1. The short-term rental moratorium was repealed on 17 February 2026. 2. No minimum-stay requirement is in force. 3. Ordinance 2025-04, which would have raised the minimum stay to 31 nights in the R-1 district, was rejected at referendum on 22 July 2025 by 834 votes to 800. 4. A rental licence, a short-term rental supplemental licence and a noise control permit are all required.
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/02/18/ocean-city-short-term-rentals-repeal/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-md-ocean-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-md-ocean-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-27

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### <a id="us-maryland-st-michaels"></a>St. Michaels, Maryland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-maryland-st-michaels`
- **Location**: St. Michaels, Maryland, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: STR license required from Town of St. Michaels (application fee per Town fee schedule; annual on-site inspection required); Talbot County Public Accommodations Tax registration also required
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum 4 persons in sleeping facilities (beds/sleeping areas) per short-term rental unit, excluding cribs and sleeping facilities for children under 18 months
- **Tax Rate**: Maryland state sales tax applies; Talbot County Public Accommodations Tax (Chapter 190-63 of the Talbot County Code) applies — verify current rate at talbotcountymd.gov/About-Us/departments/planning-and-zoning/resources-3/short-term-rentals
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are permitted as-of-right in the CC (Commercial Center) District under St. Michaels Zoning Ordinance §340-73. Single-family dwellings may be used as STRs in other districts subject to criteria. CRITICALLY: In January 2025, St. Michaels commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance permanently barring historic cottages in the R-2 District (Chestnut Street / Mill Street / Water Street / St. Mary's Square area) from obtaining NEW STR permits. Approximately 11 grandfathered STRs in the R-2 District may continue operating as of Jan. 8, 2025; no new R-2 historic cottage STR permits will be issued.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not specified beyond the Town's general STR framework; STRs defined as accommodations for periods not more than four consecutive months
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Implicit density control via the R-2 District ban on new permits (effectively capping STR density in the historic district)
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: No platform-specific obligations confirmed; owners responsible for collecting and remitting Maryland Sales Tax and Talbot County Accommodation Tax regardless of booking channel
- **Effective Date**: St. Michaels Zoning Ordinance §340-73 amended 2021-02-10 by Ord. No. 519; R-2 District historic cottage ban enacted January 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: St. Michaels has a two-layer licensing system: (1) Town of St. Michaels STR license under Zoning Ordinance Ch. 340-73 (stmichaelsmd.gov); (2) Talbot County STR license and Public Accommodations Tax registration (for properties in unincorporated county — not applicable to in-town St. Michaels properties, which are handled by the Town itself per talbotcountymd.gov). Talbot County's page explicitly states that for STRs in St. Michaels town limits, operators must contact the Town of St. Michaels directly. All new applications require an on-site inspection for building, fire, and safety code compliance (fire extinguishers, interconnected smoke alarms, CO alarms, egress). The Town may suspend or revoke licenses for false statements in applications. Annual inspections conducted by Town officials.
- **Key Notes**: The January 2025 R-2 District ban is a significant restriction for the historic St. Mary's Square / Water Street cottage area. Grandfathered operators (approx. 11 properties as of Jan. 8, 2025) may continue. No new historic cottage STR permits in R-2 will be issued. STRs in CC District and eligible single-family zones remain permissible with a Town license.
- **Penalties**: Town may decline to issue, suspend, or revoke STR license for false/inaccurate applications or for violation of Zoning Ordinance Ch. 340-73; annual inspection requirement provides ongoing compliance enforcement
- **Sources**: Town of St. Michaels Zoning Ordinance §340-73 (STR code section): https://www.stmichaelsmd.gov/media/9471; Town of St. Michaels STR License Application Form: https://www.stmichaelsmd.gov/media/851; eCode360 (Town of St. Michaels Ch. 340): https://ecode360.com/36448657; Talbot County Planning & Zoning STR page: https://talbotcountymd.gov/About-Us/departments/planning-and-zoning/resources-3/short-term-rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-maryland-st-michaels/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-maryland-st-michaels/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-massachusetts-barnstable-cape-cod"></a>Barnstable (Cape Cod), Massachusetts
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-massachusetts-barnstable-cape-cod`
- **Location**: Barnstable (Cape Cod), Massachusetts, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual rental registration with the Town of Barnstable Health Division (Board of Health) under Chapter 170 Rental Properties. No comprehensive STR-specific licensing ordinance currently in force.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — STR operators must register with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) for tax collection; DOR certificate required with town application.
- **Permit Fee**: Annual town registration fee: $90 for the first unit and $25 for each additional unit on the same parcel.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (no primary-residence requirement under current town registration).
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 14.45% total — 5.7% Massachusetts state excise, 6% Town of Barnstable local excise, and 2.75% Cape Cod & Islands Water Protection Fund excise (all remitted to DOR).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No STR-specific zoning amendment in force — a proposed 2020 zoning amendment recognizing STR as a permitted residential use was withdrawn by the Town Council on November 5, 2020.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown (a proposed ordinance had floated a three-night minimum, but it was withdrawn).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None currently in force (a withdrawn 2020 proposal would have limited owners to two STR properties and capped town-wide STRs at 1,500).
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: MA state room occupancy excise on STRs effective July 1, 2019; town annual registration under Chapter 170 ongoing.
- **Compliance Notes**: Annual registration must be renewed each year. Health/safety inspection may be required (typically at first registration and periodically thereafter). Operators must also register with MA DOR for room occupancy excise.
- **Key Notes**: Cape Cod / Barnstable takes a comparatively hands-off, Airbnb-friendly approach versus Boston; a comprehensive STR general ordinance and zoning amendment (Items 2020-192 and 2020-193) were withdrawn in November 2020.
- **Penalties**: Failure to register can result in a non-criminal citation and a $100 fine; the Health Division conducts compliance checks and responds to complaint-hotline reports.
- **Sources**: https://townofbarnstable.us/Departments/Finance/Barnstable-Short-Term-Rental-Information.asp ; Town of Barnstable Planning & Development (barnstable.gov); BNBCalc Cape Cod guide; CapeCod.com (Sep 2020); acapecodhome.com (2025)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://townofbarnstable.us/Departments/Finance/Barnstable-Short-Term-Rental-Information.asp](https://townofbarnstable.us/Departments/Finance/Barnstable-Short-Term-Rental-Information.asp)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-massachusetts-barnstable-cape-cod/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-massachusetts-barnstable-cape-cod/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-massachusetts-boston"></a>Boston, Massachusetts
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-massachusetts-boston`
- **Location**: Boston, Massachusetts, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual Short-Term Rental registration with the Inspectional Services Department (ISD) plus a business certificate from the City Clerk's Office. STR defined as renting a residential unit for less than 28 consecutive days.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — operators must collect and remit occupancy taxes; registration with state for room occupancy excise applies.
- **Permit Fee**: $200 annual STR registration fee; $65 business certificate fee (valid four years).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — STRs only allowed in owner-occupied properties; owner must live in the unit at least nine months per year. Investment properties are ineligible.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No annual cap for Home Share and Owner-Adjacent units (up to 365 days/year). Limited Share units capped at 60 nights/year per some sources.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Unknown (state room occupancy excise plus local/Boston add-ons apply; specific Boston rate not confirmed in sources).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Only owner-occupied condominiums, single-family, two-family, and three-family buildings eligible (owner must own all units in 2-3 family buildings). Banned in income-restricted/affordable units; ineligible in 'Problem Properties.'
- **Minimum Stay**: N/A — rentals are for less than 28 consecutive days by definition.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Operator may only offer one whole unit listing at a time. In 2-3 family buildings, limits apply on number of units rented.
- **Insurance Required**: Hosts required to maintain liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 (per industry source).
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (e.g., Airbnb) require the registration number and remove non-compliant listings; booking agents regulated under the ordinance.
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance passed June 2018; registration opened January 1, 2019.
- **Compliance Notes**: Three STR categories: Limited Share (private bedroom, owner present), Home Share (entire primary residence), Owner-Adjacent (secondary unit in owner-occupied 2-3 family). Must display registration number in all ads; notify abutters (within 300 ft) within 30 days; designate a local contact who responds in person within two hours; post fire safety signage; retain records three years. Units with 3+ violations in six months are ineligible.
- **Key Notes**: Among the most restrictive STR regimes in the U.S.; effectively eliminates investor-owned STRs.
- **Penalties**: Penalties range from warning letters to fines and revocation of registration; registration suspended while violations exist.
- **Sources**: https://www.boston.gov/departments/inspectional-services/short-term-rentals ; City of Boston (boston.gov/.../short-term-rentals); Boston Code of Ordinances 9-14.5 (codelibrary.amlegal.com); Analyze Boston STR Eligibility dataset; BNBCalc; proper.insure
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.boston.gov/departments/inspectional-services/short-term-rentals](https://www.boston.gov/departments/inspectional-services/short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-massachusetts-boston/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-massachusetts-boston/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-massachusetts-cambridge"></a>Cambridge, Massachusetts
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-massachusetts-cambridge`
- **Location**: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Certificate of Registration: $500 one-time fee (or $100/year over 5 years on payment plan). Business Certificate required per Massachusetts General Law. Annual renewal via Inspectional Services Department (ISD). Pre-registration inspection by ISD required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: No explicit annual day cap, but STR is defined as rental of less than 30 consecutive days (proposed 2025 amendment reduces threshold to 28 days). Only two operator types permitted: Operator-Occupied (host lives in unit, rents up to 3 bedrooms) and Owner-Adjacent (host owns all units in ≤4-unit building, lives in one unit, rents adjacent unit).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Up to 3 individual bedrooms for operator-occupied STRs; 1 dwelling unit for owner-adjacent STRs. Must comply with all State Building and Sanitary Code requirements (ceiling height, ventilation, room size, egress, life safety).
- **Tax Rate**: Massachusetts state Room Occupancy Excise Tax: 5.7% state + up to 6% local option. Cambridge imposes the local option. Operators must register with Massachusetts DOR via MassTaxConnect. Platforms like Airbnb typically collect and remit on behalf of hosts.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs permitted as an accessory residential use in all districts where residential use is allowed, per Zoning Ordinance Section 4.60. Must not be used as a principal transient accommodation. Building must be an existing dwelling.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay specified (STR defined as under 30 consecutive days; proposed 2025 amendment: under 28 days).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No density cap per se, but structural limits apply: operator-occupied limited to 3 bedrooms; owner-adjacent limited to 1 adjacent unit. No investor/non-owner STRs permitted.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly required by ordinance, but Business Certificate and full building code compliance mandatory. Owner-adjacent operators must maintain accurate books and records available for ISD inspection.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must only list registered STRs. Certificate of registration number must be available. Statement of Responsibility Form required from operator. Business Certificate (Mass. General Law) required.
- **Effective Date**: Zoning Ordinance Section 4.60 effective April 1, 2018 (applications accepted from Oct 1, 2017). 2025 amendment proposed Jun 23, 2025 — verify final adoption status.
- **Compliance Notes**: Cambridge has one of the most restrictive STR frameworks in Massachusetts — only owner-occupied or owner-adjacent configurations are legal. No investor-owned whole-home STRs permitted. A 2025 proposed ordinance amendment (CMA 2025-176, dated Jun 23, 2025) proposes reducing the STR definition threshold from 30 to 28 consecutive days and minor application documentation updates. ISD conducts pre-registration and renewal inspections.
- **Key Notes**: Primary residence requirement must be proven by: (1) enrollment in Cambridge residential tax exemption program, OR (2) affidavit with photo ID, property title/tenancy agreement, and government/utility correspondence within last 3 months. No whole-home investor rentals. Non-owner STRs are prohibited.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a Certificate of Registration subjects operator to enforcement by the Inspectional Services Department. Specific fine amounts not publicly codified in search results — verify with ISD.
- **Sources**: City of Cambridge STR Registration Page: https://www.cambridgema.gov/iwantto/registerashorttermrental; Cambridge Zoning Ordinance §4.60 (Ordinance #1397): https://www.cambridgema.gov/-/media/Files/CDD/ZoningDevel/Amendments/Ordinances/zngamend_1397_shorttermrentals.pdf; 2025 Amendment (CMA 2025-176): https://www.cambridgema.gov/-/media/Files/CDD/ZoningDevel/Amendments/2025/shorttermrentals/cma2025176.pdf; STR Guide (ISD): https://www.cambridgema.gov/~/media/Files/inspectionalservicesdepartment/shorttermrental/shorttermrentalguide.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-massachusetts-cambridge/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-massachusetts-cambridge/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-massachusetts-cape-cod"></a>Cape Cod, Massachusetts
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-massachusetts-cape-cod`
- **Location**: Cape Cod, Massachusetts, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Varies by town. Most Cape Cod towns (Barnstable, Falmouth, Chatham, Provincetown, etc.) require STR registration/permit. Fees typically range from $50–$200/year per property depending on municipality. Some towns charge inspection fees separately. State of Massachusetts requires a Certificate of Registration for short-term rental operators (administered via MassTaxConnect).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Varies by town. No uniform Cape Cod-wide cap. Some towns have no cap; others (e.g., certain Barnstable villages) have discussed or implemented caps or owner-occupancy requirements. Provincetown has explored density limits.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Typically 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional, or as set by local Board of Health and building codes. Town-specific rules apply. Some towns require Board of Health inspection and set maximum occupancy on the permit.
- **Tax Rate**: Massachusetts state short-term rental tax: 5.7% state rooms excise tax. Local option taxes: up to 6% local rooms excise (most Cape towns have adopted this). Community Impact Fee (CIF): up to 3% for professionally managed or non-owner-occupied STRs. Total effective tax rate: typically 11–14.7% depending on town and property type. Platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) collect and remit Massachusetts state and most local taxes automatically.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Varies significantly by town. Cape Cod is governed by 15 separate towns, each with its own zoning bylaws. Many towns restrict STR to residential zones only; some require owner-occupancy or primary residence status. The Cape Cod Commission (a regional agency) has broader land-use oversight. Provincetown has some of the stricter local STR regulations on the Cape. Barnstable (the largest municipality) has an STR registration ordinance. Coastal overlay zones and conservation areas add further restrictions.
- **Minimum Stay**: No Massachusetts state minimum stay for STRs. Local variation: some towns have no minimum; others may impose 1–2 night minimums in certain zones. Market norm is often 3–7 nights in summer season.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown uniform density rule; town-by-town. Some towns track STR concentration in neighborhoods. No Cape-wide density cap exists. Provincetown has explored limiting STR percentage per street/district.
- **Insurance Required**: Massachusetts law (M.G.L. c. 64G as amended) does not explicitly mandate host insurance, but some towns require proof of liability insurance (minimum $1 million) as part of the local registration process. Strongly recommended.
- **Platform Obligations**: Massachusetts requires platforms (Intermediaries) to collect and remit the state rooms excise tax and applicable local taxes. Platforms must register with DOR (Department of Revenue). Platforms must provide booking data to the Massachusetts DOR upon request. Platforms are jointly and severally liable for tax collection under M.G.L. c. 64G, §3A.
- **Effective Date**: Massachusetts state STR law effective July 1, 2019. Local town ordinances vary in adoption date, most 2019–2024.
- **Compliance Notes**: Massachusetts STR law (Chapter 337 of the Acts of 2018, amending M.G.L. c. 64G) took effect July 1, 2019, establishing a statewide framework. All STR operators must register with the state via MassTaxConnect AND comply with local town bylaws/regulations. The Cape Cod region is governed by 15 towns plus the Cape Cod Commission. Local ordinance variation is significant — hosts must check their specific town's rules. Many towns added local STR registration ordinances in 2019–2023. Septic system capacity is a significant practical constraint on Cape Cod STRs due to Title 5 regulations and the region's nitrogen pollution challenges in coastal waters.
- **Key Notes**: Cape Cod faces severe housing affordability and availability crises, with STRs widely cited as removing year-round housing stock. Multiple towns have tightened or are tightening STR rules. The Cape Cod Commission and individual towns are actively studying further restrictions. Septic (Title 5) compliance is a critical and often overlooked STR requirement — properties must have adequate septic capacity for STR occupancy levels. The seasonal nature of Cape Cod tourism means STR activity is heavily concentrated May–September.
- **Penalties**: State level: failure to collect/remit taxes subject to DOR penalties and interest. Local level: operating without required town permit can result in fines of $100–$300/day per violation (varies by town). Some towns have issued cease-and-desist orders and pursued legal action against non-compliant operators.
- **Sources**: Massachusetts General Laws c. 64G (as amended by Chapter 337, Acts of 2018); Massachusetts DOR STR guidance (mass.gov/short-term-rentals); Cape Cod Commission (capecodcommission.org); Town of Barnstable STR ordinance; Town of Provincetown STR regulations; MassTaxConnect platform; Airbnb Massachusetts tax documentation.
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-massachusetts-cape-cod/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-massachusetts-cape-cod/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="us-massachusetts-marthas-vineyard"></a>Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-massachusetts-marthas-vineyard`
- **Location**: Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Massachusetts Department of Revenue registration and local town registration required.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register to collect state and local occupancy taxes.
- **Permit Fee**: Varies by town (Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, etc.).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set by local town bylaws and board of health capacity certificates.
- **Tax Rate**: Combined state and local lodging taxes range between 11.7% and 14.45% depending on the specific town.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STR regulations are managed individually by each of the six island towns. Some towns restrict operations to a single property per owner or require owner occupancy for a portion of the year.
- **Minimum Stay**: Varies by town.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None, but wastewater/septic rules restrict capacity in rural areas.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — liability insurance required under Massachusetts state law.
- **Platform Obligations**: State certificate number must be listed on all booking platforms.
- **Effective Date**: Massachusetts short-term rental law and local town bylaws in force.
- **Compliance Notes**: Trash disposal, parking rules, and noise regulations are strictly monitored, particularly during peak summer months.
- **Key Notes**: A highly seasonal resort market with massive summer demand. Regulations focus on preserving local year-round housing stock.
- **Penalties**: Unregistered rentals face state tax penalties and local municipal fines.
- **Sources**: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/short-term-rentals-frequently-asked-questions ; Massachusetts Department of Revenue (mass.gov); Vineyard Gazette; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mass.gov/info-details/short-term-rentals-frequently-asked-questions](https://www.mass.gov/info-details/short-term-rentals-frequently-asked-questions)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-massachusetts-marthas-vineyard/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-massachusetts-marthas-vineyard/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="us-massachusetts-nantucket"></a>Nantucket, Massachusetts
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-massachusetts-nantucket`
- **Location**: Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Certificate of registration required from the Nantucket Board of Health, plus state registry with MassTaxConnect.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register for state room occupancy excise tax.
- **Permit Fee**: Annual Board of Health registration fees apply. Fines apply for late renewal.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Strictly limited to 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional guests.
- **Tax Rate**: Combined state sales tax and local room occupancy excise taxes apply (approx. 11.7% to 14.45% depending on local surcharges).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs codified into the municipal zoning code in late 2025. Corporate ownership (LLCs/corporations) is banned for new STR registrations to protect local housing stock; properties must be registered under individual names.
- **Minimum Stay**: None (short-term defined as stays of 31 consecutive days or fewer).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Strict spacing or quotas do not apply, but safety, parking, and wastewater regulations limit unit capacity.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — $1,000,000 in general liability insurance is mandatory.
- **Platform Obligations**: None formally active; operators must list their valid registration number on all listing advertisements.
- **Effective Date**: Zoning codification and Board of Health registry active.
- **Compliance Notes**: Must pass health and safety inspections. Mandatory designated local contact reachable 24/7. Waste disposal and parking rules must be posted.
- **Key Notes**: A high-profile island vacation market. The late 2025 zoning updates formally legalized STRs while restricting new corporate-owned investment listings.
- **Penalties**: Operating an unregistered STR or violating zoning/occupancy guidelines results in fines of up to $300 per day per violation.
- **Sources**: https://www.nantucket-ma.gov/2673/Short-Term-Rentals ; Town & County of Nantucket (nantucket-ma.gov); Fisher Real Estate; Nantucket Current; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.nantucket-ma.gov/2673/Short-Term-Rentals](https://www.nantucket-ma.gov/2673/Short-Term-Rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-massachusetts-nantucket/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-massachusetts-nantucket/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="us-massachusetts-plymouth"></a>Plymouth, Massachusetts
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-massachusetts-plymouth`
- **Location**: Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Short-Term Rental Permit required (effective Jan 1, 2024) — specific permit fee not confirmed in official source; verify current fee at plymouth-ma.gov/545. Community Impact Fee: up to 3% (applies to operators with more than one STR property in Plymouth, or owner-occupied 2–3 family homes). Operators must register with Massachusetts DOR via MassTaxConnect.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Conditional — ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) cannot be used for STRs, and either the main house or ADU must be owner-occupied. For standalone single-family homes used as STRs, owner-occupancy is not universally required, but ADU STR use is prohibited.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No explicit annual day cap confirmed. Room occupancy excise tax applies to rentals of 90 days or less. If rented 14 days or less per calendar year, no room occupancy tax required (exemption must be claimed by January 15 of each year).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not explicitly stated in official Plymouth STR pages found. Must comply with MA State Building and Sanitary Codes. Lead paint compliance required (105 CMR 460.100(D) short-term vacation rental exemption notification required for stays under 31 days with children under 6).
- **Tax Rate**: Massachusetts state Room Occupancy Excise Tax: 5.7% state. Plymouth local room occupancy excise tax: up to 6% (local option). Community Impact Fee: up to 3% for multi-property operators or owner-occupied 2–3 family homes. Total potential rate: up to ~14.7% (5.7% state + 6% local + 3% community impact fee). Tax administered by Massachusetts DOR.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: ADUs cannot be used as STRs (per 2024 Annual Town Meeting Article/Bylaw). Condos and townhomes are not considered single-family homes for ADU/STR purposes. Single-family and eligible residential properties may operate STRs subject to permit requirements. Zoning bylaw updated April 2024.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay specified beyond standard STR definition (advance reservation-based rental). Room occupancy tax applies to stays under 90 days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit density cap found in official sources. Only one ADU per lot permitted, and ADUs are prohibited from STR use.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly required by Plymouth ordinance. Smoke detectors required on each floor; carbon monoxide detectors required if combustible fuel heating system is present. Septic system maintenance required. Good Neighbor Guidelines must be followed.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (intermediaries) collecting rent must file returns and pay room occupancy taxes to DOR as of July 1, 2019 (Massachusetts state law). Plymouth Community Impact Fee collected via same mechanism. Registration number required.
- **Effective Date**: STR permit registration requirement: January 1, 2024. ADU STR prohibition: April 2024 Town Meeting. Massachusetts room occupancy tax applicable since July 1, 2019.
- **Compliance Notes**: Plymouth implemented a mandatory STR permit registration system effective January 1, 2024. Prior to this, STR activity was subject to Massachusetts state room occupancy tax law only. Good Neighbor Guidelines are part of the STR regulations available on the town website. ADU STR prohibition adopted at April 2024 Annual Town Meeting. Lead paint compliance exemption notification required for rentals under 31 days where children under 6 are present.
- **Key Notes**: Plymouth is a historic and high-tourism destination with a thriving STR market. The town's STR framework is relatively permissive compared to Cambridge or Salem, with no primary residence requirement for most single-family home STRs. The key restrictions are the ADU STR ban and mandatory permit registration since 2024. ADU owners must ensure either the main house or ADU is owner-occupied.
- **Penalties**: Fines, inspections, and enforcement per Plymouth Town Bylaws and Massachusetts General Laws. Specific penalty amounts not codified in publicly available sources found — verify at plymouth-ma.gov/545 or Town Clerk.
- **Sources**: Town of Plymouth STR Official Page: https://plymouth-ma.gov/545/Short-Term-Rental; Plymouth STR Community Impact Fee: https://www.plymouth-ma.gov/463/Short-Term-Rental-Community-Impact-Fee; Plymouth STR Registration Form: https://plymouth-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1956/Short-Term-Rental-Registration-PDF; Plymouth ADU Bylaw (2024 Town Meeting): https://plymouth-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4372/Accessory-Dwelling-Unit-Bylaw; Plymouth Zoning Bylaw update Apr 2024: https://www.plymouth-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6428/Update-Zoning-Bylaw-4-2024
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-massachusetts-plymouth/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-massachusetts-plymouth/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-massachusetts-provincetown"></a>Provincetown, Massachusetts
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-massachusetts-provincetown`
- **Location**: Provincetown, Massachusetts, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Rental Certificate (Renter's Certificate) required — issued by the Town's Community Development Office or via online permitting. Specific certificate fee not confirmed in publicly available official source; verify current fee at provincetown-ma.gov. Building inspection required as of July 1, 2025 (per Massachusetts State Building Code); must schedule inspection within 30 days of application/renewal. Each unit must have a minimum 5 lb commercial grade (ABC) rechargeable fire extinguisher.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No explicit primary residence requirement found in Provincetown's official STR materials. STRs appear available to both owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied properties, subject to registration and tax compliance.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No annual day cap specified. STR defined as any room or unit rented for 31 consecutive days or less.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Must comply with Provincetown zoning by-laws and applicable state building/sanitary codes. Specific numeric occupancy limits per unit not confirmed in publicly available sources; verify with Building Department.
- **Tax Rate**: Total room occupancy tax: 14.45% (5.7% state + 6.0% local + 2.75% Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Tax). Additional 3% Community Impact Fee applies from January 1, 2023 for 'professionally managed' units (operators with multiple STR units in Provincetown), bringing total to 17.45%. Administered by Massachusetts DOR. Most major platforms collect and remit automatically.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Short-term rental defined per M.G.L. c. 64G, s. 1 and referenced in Provincetown Zoning By-laws. Zoning compliance required per by-laws. Consult Building Department for property-specific zoning eligibility. Provincetown has a significant seasonal housing pressure dynamic with competing demands for year-round housing, vacation homes, and summer workforce housing.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay specified by town ordinance. STR threshold is 31 consecutive days or less.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit density cap in publicly available sources. However, a UMass Donahue Institute study (Sep 2023) was commissioned to examine STR regulation implications for housing availability — suggesting potential future density-related regulation is under consideration by the Select Board.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — operators must notify their insurer and maintain liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway, Tripping.com, HomeToGo, etc.) are subject to Massachusetts state intermediary tax filing/remittance rules effective July 1, 2019. Most platforms collect and remit the room occupancy tax on behalf of hosts. Hosts must still register with DOR and the Town.
- **Effective Date**: STR tax framework: July 1, 2019 (Massachusetts). Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Tax: included in current rate. Community Impact Fee (3% for multi-unit operators): January 1, 2023. Mandatory building inspections for STRs: July 1, 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Provincetown requires all STR operators to: (1) Register with the Town (Community Development Office or online); (2) Register with Massachusetts DOR for room occupancy tax; (3) Maintain $1M+ liability insurance; (4) Complete a building inspection (mandatory as of July 1, 2025 per MA State Building Code — inspection must be scheduled within 30 days of application/renewal); (5) Ensure each unit has a commercial-grade fire extinguisher. The 3% Community Impact Fee for professionally managed/multi-unit operators applies from Jan 1, 2023.
- **Key Notes**: Provincetown is a major Cape Cod tourist destination with one of the highest STR tax rates in Massachusetts (14.45%–17.45% total). The $1M liability insurance requirement is a distinctive local rule. Mandatory STR building inspections became required statewide as of July 1, 2025. A 2023 UMass study on STR regulation and housing availability was presented to the Select Board, signaling potential for more restrictive rules in the future.
- **Penalties**: Not explicitly stated in publicly available official sources. Non-compliance with registration or inspection requirements subject to enforcement per Town by-laws and Massachusetts General Laws. Failure to collect/remit room occupancy tax subject to Massachusetts DOR enforcement.
- **Sources**: Town of Provincetown Official Rental Certificate / STR Page: https://www.provincetown-ma.gov/1170/RenterRental-Certificate-Information; Provincetown STR Occupancy Tax Page: https://www.provincetown-ma.gov/1228/Short-Term-Rental-Occupancy-Tax; Provincetown Zoning By-laws: https://www.provincetown-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/762/Zoning-By-Laws-PDF; Massachusetts DOR Room Occupancy Tax: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/room-occupancy-excise-tax
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-massachusetts-provincetown/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-massachusetts-provincetown/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-massachusetts-salem"></a>Salem, Massachusetts
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-massachusetts-salem`
- **Location**: Salem, Massachusetts, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual STR Registration: $50 fee. Certificate of Fitness (annual inspection): $50 fee. Non-owner-occupied legacy permit holders must also pay non-owner-occupied trash fee. Special permit from Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) required for legacy non-owner-occupied units (application deadline was June 15, 2019 — no new applications accepted).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — effective July 16, 2018. New non-owner-occupied STRs are strictly prohibited. Only owner-occupied (primary residence) STRs may register. Legacy non-owner-occupied STRs that were operating before July 16, 2018 and obtained a ZBA special permit by June 15, 2019 may continue operating.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No explicit annual day cap specified in ordinance. STR defined as rental for less than 30 consecutive days.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum 3 unrelated persons per dwelling unit (per Salem Code limits on unrelated occupants).
- **Tax Rate**: Massachusetts state Room Occupancy Excise Tax applies. Administered entirely by Massachusetts DOR — 5.7% state rate + local option rate. City of Salem has no role in tax collection; inquiries to MassDOR at 800-392-6089. Platforms like Airbnb typically collect and remit on behalf of hosts.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STR use restricted to certain neighborhoods/zoning districts per the City's ordinance. Specific eligible zones defined in Salem Code of Ordinances Chapter 15. Operators must verify their address is in an eligible zone prior to registering.
- **Minimum Stay**: More than 3 consecutive days and less than 30 consecutive days constitutes a STR under the ordinance. Rentals of 3 or fewer consecutive days are not classified as STRs under the code.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit density cap per district stated in publicly available sources. Non-owner-occupied new STRs banned since July 16, 2018, which functionally limits density growth.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly required by ordinance. Certificate of Fitness (annual health/sanitary inspection by Health Department) is mandatory. Unit must comply with state and local sanitary codes and be fit for human habitation.
- **Platform Obligations**: Listing must include required information per Salem ordinance. Platforms must list registration details. Operators must notify guests of applicable rules (parking, noise, etc.). Per Massachusetts state law, STR operators must collect room excise taxes.
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance adopted 2018; effective April 15, 2019.
- **Compliance Notes**: Salem's STR ordinance (Chapter 15, Code of Ordinances) took effect April 15, 2019. No new non-owner-occupied STRs have been permitted since July 16, 2018. Legacy non-owner-occupied operators needed to obtain a ZBA special permit by June 15, 2019 to continue. Annual registration and annual Certificate of Fitness inspection both required. STRs inspected annually (not on 3-year cycle like long-term rentals).
- **Key Notes**: Salem is a high-demand tourism destination (especially during October/Halloween season). The owner-occupancy requirement significantly restricts the STR market. Zoning restrictions further limit eligible properties by neighborhood. Code of Ordinances Chapter 15 is the governing document. Salem's Health Department administers the Certificate of Fitness.
- **Penalties**: Unregistered STR: $100 fine. Failure to maintain Certificate of Fitness: $50 per day until compliant. Additional penalties per Salem Code of Ordinances Chapter 15.
- **Sources**: City of Salem STR Official Page: https://www.salemma.gov/STR; Salem Code of Ordinances Ch. 15 (Municode): https://library.municode.com/ma/salem/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIICOOR_CH15SHRMRERE; Salem Residential Rental Inspection Info: https://www.salemma.gov/316/Residential-Rental-Inspection-Informatio; Salem FAQ (Health - STRs): https://www.salemma.gov/faq.aspx?TID=28
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-massachusetts-salem/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-massachusetts-salem/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-massachusetts-worcester"></a>Worcester, Massachusetts
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-massachusetts-worcester`
- **Location**: Worcester, Massachusetts, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: No dedicated STR license currently required at the city level; a draft ordinance proposing annual licensing via the city's License Commission has been circulated but not yet enacted as of July 2026. All rental units (including STRs) must be registered under the citywide Rental Registry Program launched March 9, 2024.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — state-level registration and tax remittance required under Massachusetts General Laws. Hosts must register with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue and collect/remit the state short-term rental lodging excise.
- **Permit Fee**: Rental Registry registration fee applies (amount set by city). STR-specific license fee, if the draft ordinance is adopted, would be set based on actual costs of processing applications. No finalized STR fee schedule as of July 2026.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not currently mandated by any enacted city ordinance. The proposed draft ordinance would require the dwelling to be the host's primary residence for homestay-type licenses.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None established by enacted city ordinance as of July 2026.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No STR-specific occupancy cap in enacted city code; general building/health code occupancy standards apply.
- **Tax Rate**: 5% Massachusetts state room occupancy excise tax + 2.75% Convention Center Finance surcharge (Worcester is a designated city for this surcharge per M.G.L.) = approximately 7.75% state/local combined. Platforms may collect and remit on host's behalf.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No STR-specific zoning overlay currently enacted. Standard residential zoning and nuisance ordinances apply.
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified in enacted ordinance.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None enacted as of July 2026.
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated by current enacted city STR rules; proposed ordinance may include insurance requirements.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO) that collect taxes on behalf of hosts satisfy state tax obligations for those hosts; hosts using platforms exclusively are not separately required to obtain a state Sales/Use/Hotel Occupancy Tax license.
- **Effective Date**: Rental Registry Program effective March 9, 2024. STR-specific ordinance: not yet enacted.
- **Compliance Notes**: Worcester launched a citywide Rental Registry Program on March 9, 2024, requiring all rental unit owners (residential, commercial, industrial) to register each unit with the municipality. A separate draft STR-specific ordinance has been proposed by the city administration to address neighborhood impacts and would require annual licensing, but has not been formally adopted. Hosts should monitor the Worcester License Commission and Planning Department for updates.
- **Key Notes**: Worcester is Massachusetts's second-largest city and currently operates under state STR tax law without a city-level STR licensing ordinance. The 2.75% Convention Center Finance surcharge applies specifically to Worcester. No rental day cap, owner-occupancy requirement, or density rule is in force. Watch for proposed ordinance adoption.
- **Penalties**: Failure to register under the Rental Registry Program may result in city enforcement action. Penalties for the draft STR ordinance (if adopted) not yet finalized. State tax non-compliance subject to DOR penalties.
- **Sources**: City of Worcester Rental Registry Announcement: https://www.worcesterma.gov/announcements/worcester-launches-rental-registry-program; Massachusetts state STR course/tax info: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/re109r25-short-term-residential-vacation-rental
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-massachusetts-worcester/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-massachusetts-worcester/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-michigan-almira-township"></a>Almira Township, Michigan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-michigan-almira-township`
- **Location**: Almira Township, Michigan, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — public hearing August 5, 2026; Planning Commission adoption date not set
- **Compliance Notes**: Almira Township in Benzie County, Michigan is proposing to amend its Zoning Ordinance #25-01 to add more specific STR regulations. The proposed amendment would require hosts to formally classify each property as hosted, unhosted, or a dedicated vacation rental, and to display occupancy limits, license numbers, trash rules, and noise policies both inside units and on exterior signage. A public comment hearing before the Planning Commission is scheduled for August 5, 2026 at the Almira Township Hall in Lake Ann. No rules have changed yet.
- **Key Notes**: Public hearing August 5, 2026 — no new rules in force yet; proposed: three-tier classification (hosted/unhosted/dedicated vacation rental); mandatory interior and exterior posting of license number, occupancy limit, trash and noise rules; amendment to existing Ordinance #25-01 Section 4.11.
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://almiratownshipmi.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-almira-township/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-almira-township/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-michigan-ann-arbor"></a>Ann Arbor, Michigan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-michigan-ann-arbor`
- **Location**: Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (existing requirement); new licenses may be paused
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $500 per STR license (existing fee); per-bedroom fee structure under study
- **Primary Residence Required**: Currently required by ordinance; occupancy limits and owner-residency requirements exist but widely flouted
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — formal moratorium vote pending
- **Compliance Notes**: Ann Arbor City Council voted 7-1 to explore a six-month moratorium on new STR licenses. The moratorium is intended to allow the city attorney to draft the measure and the city administration to study STR impacts on housing availability and affordability before recommending changes to the city's STR ordinance.
- **Key Notes**: ['Council voted 7-1 to explore moratorium', 'Proposed duration: six months', 'Purpose: Study impact on housing availability and affordability', 'City attorney to draft moratorium language']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/ann-arbor-exploring-moratorium-short-term-rentals/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-ann-arbor/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-ann-arbor/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-08

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### <a id="us-michigan-birmingham"></a>Birmingham, Michigan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-michigan-birmingham`
- **Location**: Birmingham, Michigan, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Officials discussing whether to permit STRs in certain non-residential districts or further restrict across the city; agreed no carve-outs for owner-occupied or hosted rentals
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-04-27
- **Compliance Notes**: Birmingham city council voted April 27 2026 to pause short-term home rentals of 30 days or less, including those on Airbnb. The moratorium was triggered by a shooting at a rental property. The duration and specific terms of the moratorium are not fully detailed in available sources. Hosts in Birmingham should cease accepting new bookings under 30 days until the moratorium is lifted and new regulations are in place.
- **Key Notes**: 1. Birmingham moratorium covers all home rentals of 30 days or less including Airbnb. 2. Council vote took place April 27 2026. 3. Triggered by a shooting at a rental property. 4. Moratorium duration and any new permanent regulations TBD.
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.aol.com/news/birmingham-places-moratorium-short-term-121050354.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-birmingham/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-birmingham/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-04 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-04

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### <a id="us-michigan-columbia-township"></a>Columbia Township, Michigan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-michigan-columbia-township`
- **Location**: Columbia Township, Michigan, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes, permit required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: 10 guests maximum
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Vote scheduled July 20, 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Hosts must obtain permits from Columbia Township and comply with all regulations. Violations result in fines and possible permit revocation. The ordinance establishes permit requirements and enforcement mechanisms after months of community debate.
- **Key Notes**: ['Permit requirement now mandatory', 'Fines up to $1,000 per violation', 'Permit revocation possible for non-compliance', 'Passed after extended public deliberation']
- **Penalties**: $1,000 fines and permit revocation for violations
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-us/public-safety-and-emergencies/general/short-term-rentals-near-jackson-could-face-1k-fines-permit-revocations-under-new-law/ar-AA2anWBC
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-columbia-township/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-columbia-township/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-26

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### <a id="us-michigan-detroit"></a>Detroit, Michigan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-michigan-detroit`
- **Location**: Detroit, Michigan, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $500 annual short-term rental license fee from the Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED). Zoning verification letter: $93. Property inspection fees apply (reduced under October 2024 rental ordinance overhaul).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 days per year for non-owner-occupied STRs (per available regulatory descriptions as of 2025); owner-occupied STRs may have different caps. Confirm current cap with BSEED as a 2024 draft ordinance was under review.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Occupancy limits apply and must be stated in the license application (floor plans and maximum occupancy required). Specific per-bedroom formulas are set in zoning/BSEED requirements.
- **Tax Rate**: 6% Detroit Accommodations Tax (remit to City of Detroit Finance Department) + 6% Michigan Sales/Use Tax (remit to Michigan Department of Treasury). Both must be registered and remitted separately unless collected by a platform.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs must comply with Detroit's zoning ordinances; some neighborhoods have restrictions or outright prohibitions. A zoning compliance letter from the City Planning Commission is required to confirm the property's zone permits STR use. Mixed-use zones typically have fewer restrictions than purely residential zones.
- **Minimum Stay**: Short-term rental defined as stays of less than 30 days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No citywide cap on total number of STR properties per host stated in publicly available code; however, local zoning codes and community agreements can limit density in specific neighborhoods.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — properties must comply with Michigan Public Health Code (MCL 333.5475a) and BSEED safety standards; liability insurance is effectively required as part of compliance with health and safety codes.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms may collect and remit Michigan Use Tax on behalf of hosts, but hosts are ultimately responsible for Detroit Accommodations Tax registration and remittance to the City Finance Department. Hosts must register with the Michigan Department of Treasury for state sales tax.
- **Effective Date**: Core STR licensing framework: 2019 ordinance. October 2024: new rental inspection ordinance passed. January 2024: draft STR-specific ordinance circulated. Confirm current effective provisions with BSEED.
- **Compliance Notes**: The BSEED license application requires: floor plans, parking arrangements, maximum occupancy details, proof of ownership, and government-issued ID. BSEED conducts property inspections and can perform additional inspections on complaint. In October 2024, Detroit City Council passed a new rental ordinance overhauling the inspection and certification process. A separate draft STR-specific ordinance was circulated in January 2024 and may not yet be finalized — operators should monitor detroitmi.gov for updates. Michigan Public Health Code (MCL 333.5475a) prohibits renting properties with known lead hazards to families with minor children (criminal offense, up to 93 days jail and/or $5,000 fine for first offense).
- **Key Notes**: Detroit differentiates between owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied STRs with different regulatory tiers. Michigan does not have a statewide STR license — Detroit's framework is locally established. The 2024 draft STR ordinance at detroitmi.gov may introduce additional requirements; the 2019 framework remains the operative baseline as of the research date. Michigan Supreme Court (October 2018) upheld local authority to regulate STRs through zoning.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a license: ticketing and potential legal action by BSEED. Blight violations: escalating fines for repeated non-correction. Lead hazard violations: up to $5,000 fine and/or 93 days jail. Properties found non-compliant may face forced closure.
- **Sources**: City of Detroit BSEED Landlord/Rental Requirements: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/buildings-safety-engineering-and-environmental-department-bseed/bseed-divisions/property-maintenance/tenant-rental-property/landlord-rental; Detroit Draft STR Ordinance (2024): https://detroitmi.gov/document/2024-01-03-draft-short-term-rental-ordinance; Detroit STR Report (2022): https://detroitmi.gov/document/2022-10-20-report-short-term-rental-ordinance
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-detroit/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-detroit/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-michigan-ford-river-township"></a>Ford River Township, Michigan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-michigan-ford-river-township`
- **Location**: Ford River Township, Michigan, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Rental Certificate required for all STR operators
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Passed May 2026; further board meeting July 20, 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Ford River Township now requires all short-term rental operators to obtain a Rental Certificate before operating, and to submit to annual inspections. The ordinance was passed in May 2026. A township board meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2026, which may address additional STR regulations. Hosts currently operating without a certificate are non-compliant and should apply immediately.
- **Key Notes**: Rental Certificate is mandatory for all STR operators in Ford River Township as of May 2026. Annual inspections are required for continued compliance. A board meeting on July 20, 2026 may introduce additional rules — hosts should monitor developments. This is a new regulatory regime in a previously unregulated township.
- **Penalties**: Not specified in available sources
- **Sources**: https://writing.strisker.com/daily-regulatory-notes-07-02-2026/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-ford-river-township/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-ford-river-township/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-05 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-05

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### <a id="us-michigan-ganges-township"></a>Ganges Township, Michigan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-michigan-ganges-township`
- **Location**: Ganges Township, Michigan, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Proposed — annual registration under draft ordinance
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Proposed — owners must occupy property at least 30 days per year under draft
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Proposed cap of 12 guests per STR under draft ordinance
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Proposed cap of 200 total STR licenses in the township; a Ganges Vacation Rental Alliance is pushing for a cap of 250 with a legacy clause for pre-moratorium owners
- **Insurance Required**: Proposed under draft ordinance
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Moratorium extended through December 31, 2026; final ordinance vote TBD
- **Compliance Notes**: New STR operations in Ganges Township remain prohibited under the extended moratorium through December 31, 2026, while the township develops a permanent ordinance. The working draft proposes a 200-license cap, mandatory owner occupancy of at least 30 days per year, a 12-guest maximum, and requirements for annual registration, insurance, inspections, and a local agent. No new STR licenses may be issued until the moratorium lifts and a final ordinance is adopted.
- **Key Notes**: STR moratorium extended through December 31, 2026 — no new STRs may launch. Draft ordinance proposes a 200-unit cap and 30-day annual owner occupancy requirement. Operators should monitor township meetings for the final ordinance vote. A Ganges Vacation Rental Alliance is lobbying for a 250-cap and legacy protections for pre-moratorium owners.
- **Penalties**: Not specified in available sources
- **Sources**: https://writing.strisker.com/daily-regulatory-notes-07-02-2026/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-ganges-township/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-ganges-township/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-05 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-05

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### <a id="us-michigan-grand-rapids"></a>Grand Rapids, Michigan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-michigan-grand-rapids`
- **Location**: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Home Occupation Class B (one-room STR): FY2026 initial application fee $587; renewal fee $212. Home Occupation Class C (multiple rooms / B&B / rooming house): FY2026 initial application fee $598; renewal fee $176. Businesses with complaints on file revert to the initial issuance fee cycle.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: No specific annual day cap stated in the city's published code; however, the one-room-only restriction and 200-license citywide cap effectively limit scale of operation.
- **Occupancy Limit**: One-room rentals: maximum 2 adult guests at a time (children under 18 permitted in addition). Multiple-room STRs (Class C) may have different occupancy rules per zoning approval. ADUs explicitly cannot be used as STRs (City Code Chapter 61, Section 5.9 — ADUs may not be rented for less than 30 days).
- **Tax Rate**: Michigan State Use Tax: 6% on stays of 30 nights or less. Kent County Hotel-Motel Tax: 5% on stays of 29 nights or less (must be remitted to county monthly). Airbnb collects and remits both the Michigan Use Tax and Kent County Hotel-Motel Tax on behalf of hosts; hosts responsible for any additional applicable taxes.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs restricted to owner-occupied single-family homes in qualifying residential zoning districts. A Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) from the Planning Department is required before the business license application is processed. ADUs are explicitly prohibited from STR use under City Code Ch. 61. Accessory structures also not approved for STR use.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay; STRs are overnight rentals. ADUs and non-owner-occupied properties are restricted to rentals of 30+ days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Hard citywide cap of 200 licenses issued per licensing year (per official One-Room Rental Checklist, City Code Chapters 61 and 116). No more than 200 Home Occupation Class B one-room rental licenses are issued annually.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly stated as a standalone requirement in publicly available code; standard compliance with Michigan and city codes applies.
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb collects and remits Michigan Use Tax and Kent County Hotel-Motel Tax. Hosts are ultimately responsible for any taxes not collected by a platform and must register with the Michigan Department of Treasury as needed.
- **Effective Date**: Home Occupation licensing framework predates 2021; 200-license cap confirmed in official city checklist. FY2026 fee schedule effective July 1, 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: License must be displayed openly on the property. Rules and regulations are in City Code Chapter 61 (Zoning Ordinance) and Chapter 116 (Home Occupation). Owner must be the sole owner, joint tenant, or joint tenant by entireties. A floor plan with the rental room clearly labeled is required. Condominium association rules are not superseded by City Code — a letter of approval from the condo association is required. Rooms within accessory structures are not eligible. Businesses with complaints revert to initial issuance fee cycle every four years.
- **Key Notes**: Grand Rapids has one of Michigan's most restrictive STR frameworks for single-family residential hosts: owner-occupancy required, one-room-only for the standard Class B license, hard 200-license annual cap, and SLUP required. Multiple-room lodging (B&B, rooming house) requires a Class C license with a different fee structure. ADUs are explicitly barred from short-term rental use. Hosts should contact the City Clerk's Office at 616-456-3016 or grbusinesslic@grcity.us before purchasing or listing.
- **Penalties**: Operating an unlicensed STR: fines starting at $500. Non-compliance with zoning or home occupation rules: enforcement by Code Compliance division. Businesses with complaints revert to higher (initial issuance) fee tier.
- **Sources**: City of Grand Rapids Home Occupation Class C License: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/departments/clerks-office/business-licenses/apply-for-home-occupation-licenses/home-occupation-class-c-license/; Grand Rapids One-Room Rental Checklist (official PDF): https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/departments/city-clerk/files/business-licensing/one-room-rental-guide.pdf; Grand Rapids FY2026 Fee Schedule: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/media/fnqdjzue/fy26-fee-schedule.pdf; Grand Rapids Other Permits page: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/grow-and-thrive/development-center/permits/other-permits/; City Code Ch. 61 Zoning: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/initatives/housing-now/commission-documents/article-9.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-grand-rapids/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-grand-rapids/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-michigan-harbor-springs"></a>Harbor Springs, Michigan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-michigan-harbor-springs`
- **Location**: Harbor Springs, Michigan, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofharborsprings.com/municipal-services/short-term-rental-inquiries/ ; LawfulStay
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cityofharborsprings.com/municipal-services/short-term-rental-inquiries/](https://www.cityofharborsprings.com/municipal-services/short-term-rental-inquiries/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-harbor-springs/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-harbor-springs/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-michigan-hazel-park"></a>Hazel Park, Michigan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-michigan-hazel-park`
- **Location**: Hazel Park, Michigan, USA (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (existing requirement; moratorium on new licenses only)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Hazel Park imposed an immediate 6-month moratorium on issuing new STR licenses beginning June 1, 2026, following a shooting at an STR property that killed one person and injured another. The moratorium covers Airbnb and VRBO properties. Existing licensees may continue to operate, but no new licenses will be granted during the moratorium period. The city is conducting a comprehensive review of its regulations and enforcement practices.
- **Key Notes**: 1) 6-month moratorium on new STR licenses effective June 1, 2026 (expires approximately December 1, 2026). 2) Existing STR license holders are not affected — they may continue to operate. 3) Moratorium covers all platforms including Airbnb and VRBO. 4) City is conducting a comprehensive regulatory review during the moratorium.
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2026/06/01/following-fatal-shooting-hazel-park-puts-moratorium-on-new-short-term-rental-licenses/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-hazel-park/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-hazel-park/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="us-michigan-holland"></a>Holland, Michigan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-michigan-holland`
- **Location**: Holland, Michigan, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual Short-Term Rental Certificate of Compliance required; fee amount set per city schedule (processing typically 3–4 weeks). Renewal required annually.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: STR defined as rental for less than 30 consecutive days per occupant. No specific annual day cap stated in code, but non-owner-occupied units are subject to strict zoning and density caps.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per city housing code and applicable building/fire standards. Specific per-bedroom formula not published in retrieved code sections; subject to Certificate of Compliance inspection.
- **Tax Rate**: Michigan Sales/Use Tax: 6% of gross rental receipts; applies to all lodging accommodations under 30 days.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Owner-occupied STRs (host's primary residence): permitted in ANY zone district — owner may rent one room while residing there, or entire home while away. Non-owner-occupied (investor-owned) STRs: permitted ONLY in CNR, TNR, LDR, and MDR Zone Districts per Sec. 39-4.02.Q of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). A cap of approximately 25 non-owner-occupied STR units applies city-wide. Each property owner may hold an ownership interest in no more than ONE non-owner-occupied STR in the City of Holland.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay specified beyond the sub-30-day STR definition threshold.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Non-owner-occupied STRs capped at approximately 25 units city-wide. One STR per owner limit for non-owner-occupied units. Note: Holland Charter Township bans STRs entirely in residential zones (voted 6-0, November 10, 2022; effective October 1, 2023). Park Township also banned STRs in residential zones in Nov 2022.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: STR Certificate of Compliance number and compliance with Chapter 14 required. Neighbors must be notified per Sec. 14-4.29.1.
- **Effective Date**: Pilot program originally adopted April 18, 2018 (Ord. No. 1736 in R-TRN, R-1, R-2 zones); expanded and amended July 1, 2020 (Ord. No. 1782) and July 21, 2021 (Ord. No. 1798); current framework per ecode360 updated through 2025-08-20.
- **Compliance Notes**: City of Holland regulates STRs under Chapter 14 (Housing-Property Maintenance Code), Division 10 (Registration and Certification of Rental Dwellings) and Division 12 (Non-Owner-Occupied STR Units). Holland City Council passed an ordinance to regulate STR properties. Registration and inspection of all rental units required. Short-Term Rental Certificate of Compliance is required before operating. Holland Charter Township (a separate jurisdiction) has banned STRs in residential zones entirely.
- **Key Notes**: Holland has one of Michigan's most carefully structured STR regulatory programs. The non-owner-occupied cap and one-unit-per-owner rule make this a highly competitive and restricted market. Owner-occupied STRs face fewer restrictions and are allowed city-wide. Investors should verify current cap availability before purchasing. Holland Charter Township (surrounding the city) has a complete residential STR ban — only Bed & Breakfasts with Special Land Use Permits are allowed for stays ≤14 days.
- **Penalties**: Civil penalties per city housing code; excessive public safety calls or local ordinance violations may result in registration revocation (Sec. 14-4.27.2). Late registration subject to administrative late charge.
- **Sources**: City of Holland Municipal Code Ch. 14, Div. 10 & Div. 12: https://ecode360.com/33653215; https://ecode360.com/27622604; City of Holland official Housing & Inspections page: https://www.cityofholland.com/241/Housing-Inspections-Program; Rental Certification & Licensing Guide: https://www.cityofholland.com/848/Rental-Certification-Licensing-Guide; Holland Charter Township official rental page: https://hct.holland.mi.us/departments/community-development/rental-housing
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-holland/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-holland/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-michigan-mackinac-island"></a>Mackinac Island, Michigan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-michigan-mackinac-island`
- **Location**: Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown — no official STR-specific fee schedule found on cityofmi.org. Michigan Use Tax (6%) and applicable county lodging taxes apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — no specific annual day cap found in publicly available Mackinac Island ordinances.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — city zoning ordinance (Ordinance No. 278 and subsequent amendments) governs land use in 11 zoning districts but no STR-specific occupancy limit found in publicly available documents.
- **Tax Rate**: Michigan State Use Tax: 6% on stays of 30 nights or less. Mackinac County lodging/accommodation taxes may apply. Confirm with City of Mackinac Island and Mackinac County.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Mackinac Island is divided into 11 zoning districts under its Zoning Ordinance. The city has historically maintained tight controls on lodging and development to preserve its unique car-free, historic character. A draft zoning ordinance amendment was circulated in late 2025 (mccmeetingspublic.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net) but specific STR provisions are not confirmed in publicly available summaries.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no minimum stay ordinance found in publicly accessible city code.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no published STR density cap found. The island's small geographic size and historic preservation objectives effectively constrain development.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown from publicly available city STR sources; general Michigan and city insurance/liability requirements apply for commercial lodging.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms operating in Michigan are required to collect and remit Michigan Use Tax. Hosts should verify any additional local tax obligations directly with the city.
- **Effective Date**: Unknown — no specific STR ordinance effective date confirmed from official sources.
- **Compliance Notes**: Mackinac Island was among the Michigan tourist destinations (alongside Frankenmuth, Traverse City, Petoskey, and Grand Haven) that opposed Michigan House Bill 4722, which would have barred local STR bans — indicating the city strongly favors local regulatory control. The city maintains a Community Hall Use & Short-Term Rental Agreement document (cityofmi.org/media/1176), which addresses insurance and indemnification for facility use, but is not the primary STR residential ordinance. No dedicated residential STR ordinance page was found on cityofmi.org as of July 2026.
- **Key Notes**: Mackinac Island's STR regulatory status could not be confirmed from a dedicated official STR ordinance page. The city's opposition to statewide STR preemption legislation suggests it maintains or seeks local regulatory control. Researchers and operators MUST contact the City of Mackinac Island directly (cityofmi.org) or review the Mackinac County records to confirm current STR permitting requirements before listing any property.
- **Penalties**: Unknown from publicly available sources.
- **Sources**: City of Mackinac Island official website: https://www.cityofmi.org; City of Mackinac Island Community Hall & STR Agreement: https://www.cityofmi.org/media/1176; Mackinac Island Zoning Ordinance Draft Amendment (2025): https://mccmeetingspublic.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/mackinacmi-meet-3ab60a74d1bd413d803d52fca97fec04/ITEM-Attachment-001-ceaad629059c4d4f9756a68eaff563a0.pdf; Michigan DNR archived Zoning Ordinance No. 278: https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/PUBLICATIONS/pdfs/ForestsLandWater/tree_ordinances/Mackinac_Island.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-mackinac-island/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-mackinac-island/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-michigan-marquette"></a>Marquette, Michigan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-michigan-marquette`
- **Location**: Marquette, Michigan, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD
- **Compliance Notes**: As of July 27, 2026, no STR tax or licensing ordinance has been formally adopted in Marquette. A city commissioner raised the idea of a hotel-style tax on STRs at the July 27 City Commission meeting, citing pressure from 20,000 residents hosting up to 35,000 peak-weekend visitors. No vote was taken; staff will examine whether Michigan state law permits such an assessment. Hosts should monitor future commission agendas for any formal proposal.
- **Key Notes**: No formal ordinance or tax has been adopted. The proposal is at the discussion stage only (July 27, 2026). Hosts should monitor City Commission agendas for a formal introduction. Marquette currently lacks a specific STR registration or licensing regime. Confidence is low as the only current source is a secondary industry summary.
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.mqtcty.org/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-marquette/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-marquette/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-michigan-park-township"></a>Park Township, Michigan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-michigan-park-township`
- **Location**: Park Township, Michigan, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Banned**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Ban currently active; litigation ongoing as of July 5, 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Park Township in Ottawa County, Michigan (the Lakeshore area along Lake Michigan) has enacted a ban on short-term rentals. As of July 5, 2026, the township is defending a lawsuit challenging the legality of that ban. While the litigation proceeds, the ban remains in effect and STR operators should not operate under the expectation that the ban will be lifted in the near term. Hosts should monitor court developments closely through a local attorney.
- **Key Notes**: STR ban currently in force in Park Township (Lakeshore), Michigan. Lawsuit filed challenging the ban's legality — township defending as of July 5, 2026. Ban remains enforceable while litigation is pending. No ruling or timeline reported. Ottawa County, Lake Michigan lakeshore area.
- **Penalties**: Not specified; STR operation in violation of the ban is subject to enforcement under the current ordinance
- **Sources**: https://writing.strisker.com/daily-regulatory-notes-07-06-2026/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-park-township/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-park-township/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-07 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-07

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### <a id="us-michigan-petoskey"></a>Petoskey, Michigan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-michigan-petoskey`
- **Location**: Petoskey, Michigan, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Short-Term Rental License Application fee (amount per current city fee schedule; application available at petoskey.us). Annual inspection fee applies.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: No explicit annual day cap stated; STR definition applies to sub-30-day stays. City-wide cap of 40 total STR licenses restricts overall supply.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Typically 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional guests (consistent with Northern Michigan municipal standards per city zoning standards in Sec. 1719). Exact limit determined at inspection per Michigan Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code, and International Fire Code. Minimum 1 off-street parking space per unit required (2 spaces for 2+ bedrooms).
- **Tax Rate**: Michigan 6% Use/Sales Tax on stays under 30 days; must register with Michigan Department of Treasury. Local Emmet County assessments may apply.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are restricted to COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS only — NOT permitted as a principal use in residential zones. For those zoning districts where STRs are a principal permitted use, they must be located above the first story of the principal building (Sec. 1719 of Zoning Ordinance). STRs in residential zones are not permitted under the post-moratorium ordinance.
- **Minimum Stay**: No stated minimum stay beyond the sub-30-day STR definition.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: City-wide cap of 40 STR licenses. As of January 2024, 33 licenses were grandfathered in, with 7 new spots available. Cap is enforced through the license application process via the City Clerk's office.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: License number required on advertising. Annual inspection compliance required. Licensees, tenants, and occupants all subject to City of Petoskey Code of Ordinances.
- **Effective Date**: Prior STR licensing framework predated moratorium. Post-moratorium ordinance with 40-unit cap and commercial-zone restriction: enacted approximately January 2024. Zoning Ordinance Appendix A, Article XVII, Sec. 1719 governs zoning standards for STRs.
- **Compliance Notes**: Petoskey City Council lifted its moratorium on new STRs in January 2024 and adopted an ordinance establishing a cap of 40 licenses and restricting new STRs to commercial districts. STR units must pass annual inspections meeting State of Michigan Building Code, District Health Department regulations, International Property Maintenance Code, and International Fire Code (Chapter 15, Section 15 of city code). Violations constitute municipal civil infractions. Each day of ongoing violation may be treated as a separate offense. STR License Application is available through the City Clerk's office (petoskey.us).
- **Key Notes**: Petoskey went through a multi-year process: initial discussions in early 2023, a moratorium on new STR licenses, and resolution in January 2024 with a new ordinance. Key restrictions: (1) hard cap of 40 city-wide STR licenses; (2) new STRs confined to commercial zoning districts, not residential neighborhoods; (3) 33 previously licensed units were grandfathered in residential zones under prior ordinance. Municipal code (Appendix A – Zoning Ordinance) is available via Municode. License applications filed with City Clerk.
- **Penalties**: Violations constitute municipal civil infractions (Chapter 15, Sec. 15-7). Each day of continued violation may be a separate offense. Fines per city civil infraction schedule. Greater penalties may apply if provided for by applicable law.
- **Sources**: City of Petoskey Licenses & Permits page (STR License Application): https://www.petoskey.us/services/city_clerk/licenses___permits.php; Petoskey Zoning Ordinance Appendix A, Sec. 1719 (STR Standards) via Municode: https://library.municode.com/mi/petoskey/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_APXAZOOR; Petoskey Zoning Board of Appeals document (June 4, 2024, citing Chapter 15 STR ordinance): https://cms3.revize.com/revize/petoskey/Departments/Planning%20&%20Zoning/General%20Documents/June%204,%202024.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-petoskey/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-petoskey/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-michigan-saugatuck"></a>Saugatuck, Michigan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-michigan-saugatuck`
- **Location**: Saugatuck, Michigan, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: STR license fee per city schedule; fire inspection fee required (conducted by Saugatuck Township Fire District). Annual renewal required under Sec. 99.58.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: STR defined as rental for less than 31 consecutive days. No explicit annual day cap stated in Ordinance 240229-B, but zoning caps on number of licenses in R-1 districts restrict overall STR density.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum occupancy determined by Saugatuck Township Fire District following required fire inspection. Cap: 2 occupants per bedroom plus 2 per finished floor meeting egress requirements, not to exceed 12 total occupants. Visitors (daytime only, 7 AM–11 PM) capped at 1.5× the maximum occupancy.
- **Tax Rate**: Michigan 6% Sales/Use Tax applies to stays under 30 days. Hosts must register with Michigan Department of Treasury for lodging tax remittance.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs must comply with Saugatuck City Zoning Ordinance at all times (Sec. 99.57(F)). Ordinance No. 240826-A (August 2024) imposed maximum license caps in specific R-1 zoning districts. Other zoning districts (commercial/mixed-use) may have higher or uncapped license availability. Verify current cap status for specific parcel prior to application.
- **Minimum Stay**: No stated minimum stay; STR definition applies to rentals under 31 consecutive days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Caps on number of STR licenses in specific R-1 residential zoning districts enacted by Ordinance No. 240826-A (August 26, 2024), following an STR Task Force study in 2023. Caps are district-specific; check current availability with City of Saugatuck before purchasing investment property. Litigation was filed by 'Saugatuck Neighbors' group challenging the cap ordinances.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: License holder must provide all occupants with: license holder contact info, local agent contact info, Good Neighbor Guide (noise, trash, parking, max occupancy), noise ordinance notice (Sec. 94.04), and notification that occupants/visitors may be cited for violations. All guest info must be posted conspicuously at the rental.
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance No. 240229-B adopted February 29, 2024 (primary licensing ordinance). Density cap amendments: Ordinance No. 240826-A and 240826-B adopted August 26, 2024.
- **Compliance Notes**: City of Saugatuck Chapter 99.5 (SHORT-TERM RENTALS) governs all STRs. License required before advertising or renting (Sec. 99.54). Fire inspection required (Sec. 99.56) conducted by Saugatuck Township Fire District. Local agent must be designated if owner is not local (Sec. 99.57(B)). Duty to remedy violations applies (Sec. 99.60). Effect on previously issued STR certificates addressed in Sec. 99.59. Saugatuck Township (separate jurisdiction) also requires a Rental Certificate for both short-term and long-term rentals.
- **Key Notes**: Saugatuck is a popular tourist destination where STRs play a vital role in the local economy. The city established a comprehensive licensing framework in February 2024, followed by density caps in August 2024. Legal challenges (Saugatuck Neighbors v. City of Saugatuck) were filed contesting the cap ordinances. Saugatuck Township (surrounding the city) operates a separate rental certificate program. Operators must have a local agent reachable for complaint response. Good Neighbor Guide must be provided to all guests.
- **Penalties**: License suspension or revocation procedures included in the ordinance. Occupants and visitors may be individually cited for violations of Chapter 99.5 and the Noise Ordinance (Sec. 94.04). City retains full range of available legal remedies.
- **Sources**: City of Saugatuck Municipal Code Chapter 99.5 (SHORT-TERM RENTALS): https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/saugatuck/latest/saugatuck_mi/0-0-0-11631; Sec. 99.57 Standards: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/saugatuck/latest/saugatuck_mi/0-0-0-11728; Official City STR page: https://www.saugatuckcity.com/short-term-rentals.html; Ordinance 240229-B (PDF): https://www.saugatuckcity.com/uploads/1/3/3/9/133977444/ord_240229-b_short-term_rental_license_ordinance.pdf; Saugatuck Township Rental page: https://saugatucktownshipmi.gov/departments/building-rental-inspections/rental/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-saugatuck/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-saugatuck/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-michigan-south-haven"></a>South Haven, Michigan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-michigan-south-haven`
- **Location**: South Haven, Michigan, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Class I (Business/unlimited rentals): $600/year; Class II (Personal/limited use): fee lower, limited to 6 rental terms or 28 days per calendar year. Zoning compliance application fee also required. Bi-annual inspection fee applies.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Minimum 2 nights, maximum 29 nights per rental term (Article V). Class II license capped at 6 rental terms OR 28 rental days per calendar year. Class I allows unlimited stays but max 2 rental stays per 7-day period.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per Michigan Construction Code/Fire Code standards; Township ordinance caps at lesser of 12 total occupants OR 2 per bedroom plus 2 per finished story meeting egress requirements.
- **Tax Rate**: Michigan 6% Use/Sales Tax applies to stays under 30 days. Hosts must register with Michigan Department of Treasury. Van Buren County local assessments may also apply.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: City-wide 1:4 density cap (max 20% of total housing stock may be STRs). STR overlay map governs eligible parcels. New STR registrations subject to zoning compliance review before license issuance. Conditional licenses were issued for the 2026 season beginning March 27, 2026, to address application backlog.
- **Minimum Stay**: 2 nights minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 1:4 ratio cap — 1 STR permitted for every 4 housing units in the city's housing stock (20% cap). City Council approved conditional STR licenses for 2026 season to manage backlog of zoning compliance applications.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: STR license number must be posted at the property (in window). 24/7 complaint hotline managed by Host Compliance; local agent must acknowledge complaints within 45 minutes.
- **Effective Date**: Original ordinance: July 16, 2016 (Article X). New Ordinance (Article V, Chapter 14) superseded Article X; Article X registrations expired by 5/1/2026. Township STR Ordinance adopted October 11, 2023.
- **Compliance Notes**: All STR dwelling units must be registered under Article V, Chapter 14 (the 'New Ordinance'). Units registered under Article X ('Old Ordinance') expired on or before 5/1/2026. Bi-annual inspections required. Rental registration certificate must be obtained and posted before renting. Incomplete applications are not processed. Article V requires zoning compliance review, registration, and bi-annual inspection.
- **Key Notes**: South Haven has one of Michigan's most mature STR regulatory programs. Two-class licensing: Class I (formerly 'Business') allows unlimited rental seasons, max 2 stays per 7-day period; Class II (formerly 'Personal') caps at 6 terms or 28 days/year. $1,000,000 liability insurance required for Class I and Township rentals. Local agent must live within 45 miles of the property. 24/7 STR complaint hotline active. Separate rules govern South Haven Charter Township (Township adopted its own ordinance Oct 11, 2023: min 3-night stay, max 27-night stay, one rental term per calendar week).
- **Penalties**: Enforcement action for failure to complete registration process. Complaints not resolved within 45 minutes by local agent trigger escalated enforcement. Operating without a valid license subject to code enforcement action and potential permit revocation.
- **Sources**: https://www.southhavenmi.gov/building_services/short-term_rental_registration.php; City of South Haven Ordinance 1026 (STR Registration) and Article V, Chapter 14 of City Code; South Haven Charter Township STR Ordinance (Oct 11, 2023): https://southhaventwp.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2024/04/Short-Term-Rental-Ordinance-8-21-23-clean.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-south-haven/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-south-haven/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-michigan-traverse-city"></a>Traverse City, Michigan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-michigan-traverse-city`
- **Location**: Traverse City, Michigan, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Vacation Home Rental (VHR) or Tourist Home license required from the City of Traverse City.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register for Michigan sales/use tax and county excise tax.
- **Permit Fee**: Annual licensing fees apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap, but licensing quotas apply.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 2 people per bedroom plus 2 additional people.
- **Tax Rate**: 11% total tax (6% Michigan Use Tax + 5% Grand Traverse County Excise Tax).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: VHRs are restricted to specific commercial and mixed-use districts. Residential zones generally ban VHRs, permitting only owner-occupied 'Tourist Homes' with strict licensing caps.
- **Minimum Stay**: None.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Strict limits on the number of licenses allowed per residential block to prevent cluster concentration.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — liability insurance required.
- **Platform Obligations**: License number must be posted on all active listings.
- **Effective Date**: Traverse City VHR Ordinance active.
- **Compliance Notes**: Local emergency contact must be posted on-site. Noise, parking, and trash ordinances are strictly enforced.
- **Key Notes**: A premier Michigan tourist destination. The city limits the total number of VHR licenses in residential blocks to maintain community character.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a license is a municipal civil infraction resulting in fines up to $500 per day.
- **Sources**: https://www.traversecitymi.gov/city-clerk/vacation-home-rental-license ; City of Traverse City (traversecitymi.gov); Grand Traverse County; Roam Management; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.traversecitymi.gov/city-clerk/vacation-home-rental-license](https://www.traversecitymi.gov/city-clerk/vacation-home-rental-license)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-traverse-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-traverse-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="us-michigan-tuscola-township"></a>Tuscola Township, Michigan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-michigan-tuscola-township`
- **Location**: Tuscola Township, Michigan, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — township application and approval required for short-term rental use in any zoning district
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: No fee schedule stated in the adopting coverage; full ordinance text is held at the Township Clerk's Office, 8561 Van Cleve Road, Vassar, Michigan.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Permitted in all zoning districts under Ordinance 2026-01, subject to township application and approval
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Eight days after publication (ordinance adopted 2026-08-10)
- **Compliance Notes**: Applications must address emergency contacts, safety, permitted guest count, parking, lighting, signage, and building and septic approval.
- **Key Notes**: Ordinance 2026-01 adopted 2026-08-10 by a 4-1 board vote (Rodammer, Verbeek, Hicks, Barber in favour; Fackler opposed). Replaces the prior Lodging House class with a formal Short-Term Rental definition.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.tuscolatoday.com/news/tuscola-twp-amends-zoning-ordinance/article_7255e043-82a8-41e1-8634-6cac54845d4f.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-tuscola-township/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-michigan-tuscola-township/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-22 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-22

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### <a id="us-minnesota-brainerd"></a>Brainerd, Minnesota
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-minnesota-brainerd`
- **Location**: Brainerd, Minnesota, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual rental housing license fee required per Ordinance 1492 (fee schedule set by city; exact STR-specific fee TBD pending final ordinance). State MDH lodging license also required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Minnesota state sales tax 6.875% on rentals under 30 days; local lodging tax may apply via Crow Wing County.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Proposed ordinance (as of Feb 2024) would ban STRs in the downtown district. City-wide cap of 20 STRs was proposed but the ordinance was voted down in Feb 2024 and sent back to the Planning Commission for revision.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Proposed (not yet enacted) city-wide cap of 20 STRs and limit of 1 STR per individual owner. These provisions were rejected in Feb 2024 and remain under review.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: No dedicated STR ordinance effective as of 2026-07-29. Rental Housing Code (§425, last updated Ord. 1578 – 2025) applies to all rentals.
- **Compliance Notes**: The City of Brainerd has an existing Rental Housing Maintenance Code (City Code §425) requiring all rental housing to be licensed and inspected annually. A dedicated STR ordinance was proposed by the Planning Commission in Nov 2023, sent back for revision by City Council in Feb 2024 after a 3-3 vote with mayor casting the deciding 'no.' As of the latest available information (Feb 2024), no standalone STR ordinance has been enacted. The city's official website lists a small number of 'valid short-term rental' contacts, suggesting informal licensing under the existing rental housing code. Crow Wing County's STR ordinance (passed Jan 3, 2023) applies outside organized municipalities; Brainerd as an organized city manages its own STR regulation.
- **Key Notes**: A proposed ordinance capping STRs at 20 city-wide and 1 per owner, and banning them downtown, was rejected Feb 20, 2024 and returned to Planning Commission. Until a new ordinance passes, STRs must hold a standard rental housing license and comply with City Code §425. MDH license is also required under Minnesota state law.
- **Penalties**: Operating a rental without a license constitutes an unlicensed rental dwelling under City Code §425. Penalties include license revocation and code-violation citations.
- **Sources**: https://www.brainerddispatch.com/news/local/short-term-rental-guidelines-in-brainerd-still-in-limbo (Feb 22 2024); https://www.brainerdmn.gov/162/Rental-Housing; https://www.brainerdmn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4244/Short-Term-Rental-Procedure-PDF; City of Brainerd Code §425 – https://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/89/Section-425---Rental-Housing-Code-PDF
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-minnesota-brainerd/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-minnesota-brainerd/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-minnesota-breezy-point"></a>Breezy Point, Minnesota
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-minnesota-breezy-point`
- **Location**: Breezy Point, Minnesota, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (City License & Crow Wing County License)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Varies by bedroom count
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Limited by septic design capacity
- **Tax Rate**: 6.875% state sales tax + local lodging taxes
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed with license in designated zoning districts
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Permit display required
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: Requires fully compliant certified septic systems and off-street parking on improved surfaces (no parking on grass). Licenses run Jan 1 - Dec 31.
- **Key Notes**: Breezy Point ordinances work in tandem with Crow Wing County zoning requirements.
- **Penalties**: Varies, up to license suspension or civil fines.
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofbreezypointmn.gov/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-minnesota-breezy-point/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-minnesota-breezy-point/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="us-minnesota-crosslake"></a>Crosslake, Minnesota
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-minnesota-crosslake`
- **Location**: Crosslake, Minnesota, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (City Permit & Crow Wing County STR License)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $150-$300 city fee + county per-bedroom fees
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Based on septic capacity (typically max 2 guests per bedroom + 2)
- **Tax Rate**: 6.875% state sales tax + 3% local lodging tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in residential and commercial districts with a valid permit and appropriate property setbacks
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes ($1,000,000 general liability)
- **Platform Obligations**: Must display active permit numbers on all public listings
- **Effective Date**: Active (under Chapter 2024 Ordinance)
- **Compliance Notes**: Requires private septic system compliance inspection, annual renewals, and submission of floor/plot plans.
- **Key Notes**: Local lodging taxes are collected and managed through the Whitefish Area Lodging Association.
- **Penalties**: Fines for unpermitted operations and potential license revocation for repeated nuisance violations.
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofcrosslake.gov/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-minnesota-crosslake/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-minnesota-crosslake/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="us-minnesota-duluth"></a>Duluth, Minnesota
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-minnesota-duluth`
- **Location**: Duluth, Minnesota, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Accessory Home Share or VDU Permit + State Lodging License)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $150-$500 annual fee depending on permit category
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes for Accessory Home Share; No for Vacation Dwelling Units (VDU)
- **Rental Day Cap**: 21 nights/year for unhosted primary (AVDUL); no cap for full VDU (but capped citywide)
- **Occupancy Limit**: 2 per bedroom + 2 extra, max 12 guests
- **Tax Rate**: 6.875% state sales tax + 5.5% Duluth lodging tax + local sales taxes
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Proposed ban on converting single-family homes to short-term rentals; existing permits to be phased out
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Citywide limit of 60 active non-primary VDU permits in residential neighborhoods; 300ft buffer between rentals in some zones.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes (commercial general liability)
- **Platform Obligations**: Active permit numbers must be visible on all listing advertisements
- **Effective Date**: Pending (adoption expected after November 2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: City staff have proposed dropping existing rental caps in favor of an outright ban on new single-family STR conversions. The proposal would also phase out existing permits over time, making vacation home rentals significantly more difficult.
- **Key Notes**: ['Proposed ban on new single-family VRBO/Airbnb rentals', 'Existing permits to be phased out', 'Replaces prior cap-based system', 'Staff proposal under city consideration']
- **Penalties**: Not specified for proposed ban
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/duluth-could-ban-conversions-of-single-family-homes-into-vacation-rentals/ar-AA29S6jg
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-minnesota-duluth/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-minnesota-duluth/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-26

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### <a id="us-minnesota-grand-marais"></a>Grand Marais, Minnesota
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-minnesota-grand-marais`
- **Location**: Grand Marais, Minnesota, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $600 per year per rental unit (Cook County Vacation Rental License, fee schedule updated by Cook County Board of Commissioners, last confirmed March 2025). Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) license also required separately.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Up to 2 rental dwelling units per parcel permitted in residential zone districts under Cook County ordinance.
- **Tax Rate**: Minnesota state sales tax 6.875% on stays under 30 days. Cook County lodging tax: 4% or 1% of gross rental income depending on property location (per MN Statute 469.190). Note: VRBO and Airbnb do NOT remit this lodging tax to Cook County — hosts must remit directly.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Grand Marais is located within Cook County, MN. Cook County's Vacation Rental Ordinance (adopted 2019, amended through 2022) governs unincorporated areas and municipalities within Cook County. City of Grand Marais itself had no separate standalone STR zoning ordinance confirmed as of 2021; host zoning compliance required.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Cook County ordinance allows up to 2 rental units per parcel in residential zones (e.g., a house and a guest cabin). Each unit requires a separate license. 3+ units under common management may require a conditional use permit.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb and VRBO do NOT remit Cook County lodging tax on behalf of hosts — operators must self-remit to Cook County.
- **Effective Date**: Cook County Vacation Rental Ordinance originally adopted 2019; amended 2020, 2021, 2022. FAQ last updated March 21, 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Grand Marais is in Cook County, Minnesota. The Cook County Vacation Rental License Ordinance requires all vacation rentals (home, cabin, condo, or similar structure providing sleeping quarters to the public for less than 30 days) to be licensed annually. The fee was confirmed at $600/year as of March 2025. Hosts must also self-certify liability insurance and maintain MDH licensing. The City of Grand Marais does not appear to have layered an additional city-specific STR ordinance on top of Cook County's framework as of last confirmed public records.
- **Key Notes**: Hosts must obtain both a Cook County Vacation Rental License ($600/year) AND a Minnesota Department of Health lodging license. Lodging tax must be self-remitted to Cook County (platforms do not remit on host's behalf). A 24/7 vacation rental complaint hotline exists at 218-264-9799.
- **Penalties**: Failure to obtain proper permitting initiates a compliance process that may include late fees, penalties, and fines per Cook County enforcement provisions.
- **Sources**: Cook County MN Vacation Rental License FAQ (last updated March 21, 2025): https://cms7files1.revize.com/cookcountymn/Vacation%20Rental%20FAQ%201-30-2023.pdf; Cook County e-Permitting Portal: https://permits.co.cook.mn.us/; Cook County Vacation Rental news page: https://co.cook.mn.us/index.php/cook-county-mn-news/879-ccvacationrental; City of Grand Marais Housing Plan: https://www.ci.grand-marais.mn.us/housingplan
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-minnesota-grand-marais/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-minnesota-grand-marais/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-minnesota-isle"></a>Isle, Minnesota
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-minnesota-isle`
- **Location**: Isle, Minnesota, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — new STR regulations adopted; specific permit/registration details not yet publicly confirmed.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-01
- **Compliance Notes**: The Isle City Council voted to lift the STR moratorium five months early, effective July 1, 2026, following a public hearing. Hosts wishing to operate in Isle should contact Isle City Hall to obtain the new regulatory requirements before listing. Operating without required permits under the new framework may result in fines.
- **Key Notes**: Moratorium lifted effective July 1, 2026 — STRs now permitted under new regulations. Council approved the change ahead of the December deadline after a public hearing. Full ordinance text not yet available publicly. Hosts should verify specific permit, inspection, and tax requirements directly with Isle City Hall.
- **Penalties**: Not specified — refer to new ordinance when published.
- **Sources**: https://writing.strisker.com/weekly-regulatory-briefing-25-07-03-2026/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-minnesota-isle/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-minnesota-isle/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-04 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-04

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### <a id="us-minnesota-lutsen"></a>Lutsen, Minnesota
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-minnesota-lutsen`
- **Location**: Lutsen, Minnesota, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $600 per year per rental unit (Cook County Vacation Rental License). MDH state lodging license required separately.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Cook County ordinance allows up to 2 rental dwelling units per parcel in residential zones. Each requires a separate license.
- **Tax Rate**: Minnesota state sales tax 6.875% on stays under 30 days. Cook County lodging tax: 4% or 1% of gross rental income depending on location (per MN Statute 469.190). Hosts must self-remit — platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) do NOT remit Cook County lodging tax.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Lutsen is an unincorporated community in Cook County, MN (Lutsen Township). STRs are governed by Cook County's Vacation Rental Ordinance (2019, amended through 2022). Lutsen Township does not appear to have a separate standalone STR zoning overlay. Properties within resort developments (e.g., Lutsen Resort, Caribou Highlands) may be managed under resort licensing and be exempt from county vacation rental licensing if they qualify as a resort.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Max 2 rental units per parcel in residential zones under Cook County ordinance. 3+ units under common management on contiguous parcels may require a conditional use permit.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosts must self-remit Cook County lodging tax; Airbnb and VRBO do NOT remit this tax on behalf of hosts.
- **Effective Date**: Cook County Vacation Rental Ordinance adopted 2019; amended 2020, 2021, 2022. FAQ last updated March 21, 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Lutsen is an unincorporated community governed at the Cook County level, not incorporated as a city. The Cook County Vacation Rental License Ordinance applies. Properties managed and regulated as part of a hotel or resort (e.g., large resort complexes like Lutsen Mountains area condos, Caribou Highlands) may be exempt from the county vacation rental license if the assessor classifies them as a seasonal resort. Individual STR operators must license through Cook County and separately obtain an MDH license.
- **Key Notes**: As an unincorporated township, Lutsen falls directly under Cook County jurisdiction. No city-level STR code applies. Resort-classified properties may be exempt from the county vacation rental license. Hosts must verify their property classification with the Cook County Assessor. Lodging tax must be self-remitted.
- **Penalties**: Non-compliance with Cook County Vacation Rental Ordinance results in a compliance process including late fees, penalties, and potential fines. A 24/7 complaint hotline is in operation (218-264-9799).
- **Sources**: Cook County MN Vacation Rental License FAQ (last updated March 21, 2025): https://cms7files1.revize.com/cookcountymn/Vacation%20Rental%20FAQ%201-30-2023.pdf; Cook County e-Permitting Portal: https://permits.co.cook.mn.us/; Cook County MN official vacation rental page: https://co.cook.mn.us/index.php/cook-county-mn-news/879-ccvacationrental
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-minnesota-lutsen/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-minnesota-lutsen/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-mn-minneapolis"></a>Minneapolis, Minnesota
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-mn-minneapolis`
- **Location**: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — STR license required; host proximity requirement (on-site or within 1 block for hosted)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: STR license fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes (for hosted Type 1)
- **Rental Day Cap**: None; hosted model preferred
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: MN State 6.875% + Minneapolis 3% = ~10%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Host proximity requirement; license required
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Host must be on-site or within 1 block for Type 1 (hosted) STRs. License required for all. Active enforcement with $2,000/day fine.
- **Key Notes**: License required; host proximity rule for hosted STRs; $2,000/day fine; 10% combined tax.
- **Penalties**: $2,000/day
- **Sources**: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/inspections/short-term-rentals
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/inspections/short-term-rentals](https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/inspections/short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-mn-minneapolis/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-mn-minneapolis/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="us-minnesota-minnetonka"></a>Minnetonka, Minnesota
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-minnesota-minnetonka`
- **Location**: Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Only homesteaded (owner-occupied primary residence) properties eligible for STR registration; investor-owned and non-homesteaded STRs prohibited
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-08
- **Compliance Notes**: 55% of Minnetonka residents indicated in the 2026 Community Survey they want STRs regulated; ordinance aligns with neighboring Lake Minnetonka communities. Non-homesteaded operators already running STRs should seek legal clarity on grandfathering.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.minnetonkamatters.com/short-term-rental-ordinance
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-minnesota-minnetonka/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-minnesota-minnetonka/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-29

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### <a id="us-minnesota-rochester"></a>Rochester, Minnesota
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-minnesota-rochester`
- **Location**: Rochester, Minnesota, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: STR license fee per City of Rochester Fee Schedule (see 2025 Fee Schedule at https://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/finance/current-fee-schedule); non-owner-occupied properties require a full STR license + compliant inspection; owner-occupied properties require registration (lighter process)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Maximum 30-day rental period (STR defined as dwelling rented for less than 30 days); no annual cap on total rental days found in available sources
- **Occupancy Limit**: Hosts must limit guest occupancy; guest registry must be maintained; specific numeric limits per unit type set by the Rental Housing Code and Zoning Ordinance
- **Tax Rate**: City of Rochester lodging tax: 7% (imposed since 1971); City local sales and use tax: 0.75%; Minnesota state sales tax: 6.875%; combined effective rate on lodging approximately 7.375%+ depending on applicable surcharges
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Applications reviewed by Community Development for conformance to the Rental Housing Code and Zoning Ordinance; condominium buildings: maximum 2 STR units per building without requiring building code reclassification; additional condo units require building code compliance review
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay specified; STR defined as rental for fewer than 30 consecutive days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Two condominium units per building permitted as STRs without reclassification; any additional units in a condo building require a building code reclassification process
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosts must maintain a guest registry; platforms may collect and remit applicable state and local taxes; smoke and carbon monoxide detectors required; compliance with parking, trash, and noise rules required
- **Effective Date**: 2021-09-20
- **Compliance Notes**: Ordinance adopted September 20, 2021. Rochester used a phased 6-month outreach approach after adoption rather than immediate fines. Non-owner-occupied STRs require a full STR license and compliant inspection; owner-occupied STRs (where owner lists rooms while living on-site) require registration only. Properties not listed on a platform and rented informally are not regulated under the STR policy. Rental Housing Code and Zoning Ordinance conformance required for all STRs.
- **Key Notes**: Rochester's STR demand is heavily driven by the Mayo Clinic (medical visits, conferences). The city distinguishes between owner-occupied (registration) and non-owner-occupied (full license + inspection) STRs. Two-unit condo cap per building is a notable density restriction. City lodging tax of 7% has been in place since 1971.
- **Penalties**: Fines imposed for violations of safety codes, parking, trash, or noise rules; license revocation possible for repeated violations
- **Sources**: City of Rochester – Property Owners & Landlords / STR page: https://www.rochestermn.gov/home-property-utilities/rental-housing/property-owners-landlords/; Rochester 311 Knowledge Base – Short Term Rentals: https://rochestermn.qscend.com/311/knowledgebase/article/572; Rochester 311 – Rental Housing Ordinances & Code: https://rochestermn.qscend.com/311/knowledgebase/article/1168; Rochester Fee Schedule: https://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/finance/current-fee-schedule; Minnesota House Research – City of Rochester Local Sales Tax Analysis: https://www.house.mn.gov/comm/docs/Jht0rsgTIk29ZCowOaEe_Q.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-minnesota-rochester/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-minnesota-rochester/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-mississippi-biloxi"></a>Biloxi, Mississippi
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-mississippi-biloxi`
- **Location**: Biloxi, Mississippi, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — operators must obtain: (1) Certificate of Occupancy, (2) Certificate of Zoning Compliance, and (3) Privilege Tax License from the City of Biloxi; these are non-transferable and must be re-obtained upon change of ownership
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Biloxi requires collection and remittance of Mississippi state sales tax and local tourism taxes; MS Code Ann. §27-65-23 governs accommodation tax collection
- **Permit Fee**: Certificate of Occupancy application fee: $100; inspection fee: $50 (per Biloxi STR COO application form from biloxi.ms.us)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — not required; STRs are permitted in specified commercial and mixed-use zones by right; residential zones require Conditional Use Permit approval
- **Rental Day Cap**: None confirmed — STRs defined as accommodations for under 30 days per Mississippi standard
- **Occupancy Limit**: Parking-based — one on-site parking space required per STR unit or per bedroom, whichever is greater; parking plus all structures on the lot may not exceed 60% lot coverage
- **Tax Rate**: Mississippi state sales tax: 7%; Biloxi local tourism tax also applies — verify current combined rate with Biloxi City Finance/Tax authority; MS Code §27-65-23
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Permitted BY RIGHT in: Community Business (CB), Regional Business (RB), Downtown (DT), and Waterfront (WF) zones. Permitted as CONDITIONAL USE in: RM-20 (Medium-Density Multi-Family Residential) and RM-30 (High-Density Multi-Family Residential) zones. PROHIBITED in: AR, RS-5, RS-7.5, RS-10, RE (Residential Estate), and RER (Residential Estate Restricted) Single Family zones. Also permitted in Planned Development zones (PD-GE, PD-HB, PD-C, PD-I) subject to approved Planned Development Master Plan. STRs are PROHIBITED by any tenant or lessee in the City's harbors or marinas.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no confirmed minimum stay beyond the sub-30-day STR definition
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Maximum 4 STR units per single tax parcel site; cumulative cap of 75 total STR units in RM-20 and RM-30 Conditional Use zones citywide (per Ordinance No. 2537, adopted December 12, 2023)
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — not explicitly confirmed in available official sources; annual fire inspections by Biloxi Fire Department are mandatory
- **Platform Obligations**: Unknown — not confirmed in available official sources; Airbnb collects and remits MS state sales tax automatically
- **Effective Date**: Original STR ordinance predates 2022; most recent amendment (Ordinance No. 2537) effective December 2023
- **Compliance Notes**: Biloxi Land Development Ordinance Section 23-4-3(D)(10)e governs STRs. Ordinance No. 2537 (adopted December 12, 2023) amended this section to add cumulative limits on Conditional Use STRs in RM-20 and RM-30 zones (cap of 75 total). Certificates (COO, Zoning Compliance, Privilege Tax License) are non-transferable and require new applications upon ownership change. Annual fire inspections by Biloxi Fire Department are mandatory. Exterior signage advertising STRs is not permitted on residential properties. All lighting must be compatible with residential neighborhood character.
- **Key Notes**: Biloxi is a Gulf Coast casino resort destination with strong STR demand from casino visitors, beachgoers, and Keesler AFB personnel. The 75-unit cap in multi-family conditional use zones is a hard density ceiling. The 4-unit-per-parcel rule limits large-scale STR conversions. Single-family residential zones (RS, RE series) are completely off-limits for STRs.
- **Penalties**: Violations subject to remedies and penalties under Biloxi Land Development Ordinance Section 23-9-6; specific fine amounts require verification via Biloxi municipal code
- **Sources**: City of Biloxi STR Certificate of Occupancy Application: https://biloxi.ms.us/agendas/planning/2022/STR%20COO-app.pdf; Biloxi Ordinance No. 2537 (December 2023): https://tisdaleforbiloxi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ordinance-2537-adopted-12-12-23.pdf; Biloxi Land Development Ordinance §23-4-3(D)(10)e — City of Biloxi official site: https://www.biloxi.ms.us; MS Code Ann. §27-65-23: https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/chapter-65-sales-tax/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-mississippi-biloxi/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-mississippi-biloxi/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-mississippi-long-beach"></a>Long Beach, Mississippi
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-mississippi-long-beach`
- **Location**: Long Beach, Mississippi, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: LawfulStay
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-mississippi-long-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-mississippi-long-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-mississippi-natchez"></a>Natchez, Mississippi
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-mississippi-natchez`
- **Location**: Natchez, Mississippi, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Privilege (business) license required; specific STR permit fee set under Ord. 202302 / Development Code Ch. 12 — exact fee amount not publicly listed on city website; contact City Planning at natchez.ms.us
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Yes — occupancy and noise limits enforced; specific cap defined in Ch. 12 of the Natchez Development Code
- **Tax Rate**: 7% Mississippi state sales tax; additional local lodging/tourism tax may apply (verify with City Finance)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs permitted only in specific residential zoning districts: VR, RE, R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-3HD. Historic District properties subject to additional Preservation Ordinance review.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Overlay maps published under Ord. 202302; geographic limits apply — see Short Term Rental Area Information Guide on city website
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly confirmed in available public ordinance text; verify with City Planning
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb collects and remits Mississippi 7% state sales tax automatically; hosts responsible for local tax remittance
- **Effective Date**: 2023 (Ord. 202302)
- **Compliance Notes**: Ordinance to Amend, Establish and Revise Chapter 12 of the Natchez Development Code Regarding Short-Term Rentals (Ord. 202302) enacted 2023. STR overlay maps available on city planning page. Historic District properties require additional Preservation Commission review. Privilege (business) license required prior to operation.
- **Key Notes**: Natchez is a major heritage-tourism destination. STRs in the Historic District must comply with both the STR ordinance and the Preservation Ordinance. The city uses Privilege License system administered by the Planning Department. As of 2023, the ordinance passed through the Mayor and Board of Aldermen after Planning Commission review.
- **Penalties**: $500/month per unit for non-compliance; fines range from $1,000 for first offense to $5,000 for subsequent offenses within a calendar year
- **Sources**: City of Natchez – City Planning Department (Official): https://www.natchez.ms.us/141/City-Planning (references Short Term Rental Area Information Guide & Ord. 202302); Natchez Municipal Code Ch. 12: https://library.municode.com/ms/natchez/codes/code_of_ordinances
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-mississippi-natchez/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-mississippi-natchez/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-mississippi-oxford"></a>Oxford, Mississippi
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-mississippi-oxford`
- **Location**: Oxford, Mississippi, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — a short-term rental permit is required from the City of Oxford Planning/Community Development Department prior to listing or operating; business license may also be required; registration with GovOS platform required for tax filing
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — operators must register with the City of Oxford via GovOS and file quarterly lodging/rental taxes; Mississippi state sales tax registration also required
- **Permit Fee**: Permit fee required (specific amount not confirmed in available official sources — verify with Oxford Planning Dept.)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes (conditional) — for properties zoned R-1A, R-1B, R-2A, or R-3, at least one dwelling unit in the structure must be the owner's primary residence. Exception: STRs that held a certified Rental Permit in September 2024 and have maintained a valid permit continuously are not subject to the primary residency requirement.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None confirmed beyond definition threshold — STRs defined as rentals of fewer than 30 consecutive days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Yes — occupancy is linked to available parking spaces; adequate parking must be available for every two adults counting toward the occupancy limit; parking must be on driveways or designated on-property areas
- **Tax Rate**: Mississippi state sales tax: 7% on STR income; local Oxford lodging/rental tax also applies — verify current rate with City of Oxford Finance & Utilities Dept. or via GovOS
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs restricted to eligible zones — permitted in commercial zones and certain residential zones but NOT all residential neighborhoods; 1,500 linear feet minimum separation between STR properties in residential districts (per drafted ordinance provisions); zoning map consultation required
- **Minimum Stay**: Minimum 24-hour stay required (properties cannot be rented for fewer than 24 hours)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 1,500 linear feet minimum separation between STR properties operating in residential zoning districts
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — not confirmed in available official sources; fire safety compliance (smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguishers) required; fire department inspection required as part of permit process
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — rental platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO are heavily used; Oxford has extended lodging tax requirements to platform-listed properties; operator responsible for quarterly tax filing via GovOS regardless of platform
- **Effective Date**: March 2023 (ordinance passed; verify precise effective date with City of Oxford)
- **Compliance Notes**: Oxford, MS City Council passed its STR ordinance in early 2023 following months of deliberation (confirmed by WLOX, March 1, 2023 report). The ordinance requires: business license, STR permit, fire department safety inspection, neighbor notification/contact provision, and quarterly tax filing. STRs were found operating without licenses and in zoning violation as of September 2022, triggering the ordinance. Operator must provide adjacent property owners with emergency contact information.
- **Key Notes**: Oxford, MS is a college town (University of Mississippi) with high STR demand. The 1,500-foot separation rule in residential zones is a significant density restriction. Owner-occupancy (primary residence requirement) applies in most residential zones. State sales tax is 7% — higher than most states. All operators must use GovOS for registration and quarterly tax remittance.
- **Penalties**: Violations subject to municipal enforcement; operating without required licenses/permits subject to fines and potential shutdown — specific penalty schedule in city ordinance; verify via Oxford, MS Code of Ordinances on Municode
- **Sources**: City of Oxford, MS — Short Term Rental Tax page: https://www.oxfordms.net/business/short-term-rentals (verify; primary page); City of Oxford MS Code of Ordinances (Municode): https://library.municode.com/ms/oxford; WLOX news report confirming March 2023 ordinance passage: https://www.wlox.com/video/2023/03/01/short-term-rental-ordinance-passed-oxford/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-mississippi-oxford/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-mississippi-oxford/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-mississippi-starkville"></a>Starkville, Mississippi
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-mississippi-starkville`
- **Location**: Starkville, Mississippi, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — registration with the City of Starkville required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register with city to collect and remit 2% local hotel tax
- **Permit Fee**: $35 initial registration fee; $15 annual renewal fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — not specified in draft ordinance
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard building code applies; no STR-specific cap proposed
- **Tax Rate**: 2% local hotel tax (on top of Mississippi's 7% state sales tax); city also levies a separate 1% parks and recreation tax on hotel/motel rooms — applicability of 1% parks tax to STRs not confirmed
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No STR-specific zoning restrictions currently. Once ordinance adopted, operators must verify zoning district compatibility. Contact Community Development: (662) 323-2525 Option 4 or rentals@cityofstarkville.org
- **Minimum Stay**: None proposed
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None proposed
- **Insurance Required**: Not specified in draft ordinance
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb and VRBO already collect 7% MS state sales tax (MS SB 2805, July 2025). Platforms expected to collect 2% + 1% local taxes once city adopts opt-in resolution.
- **Effective Date**: 2026-08-20
- **Compliance Notes**: All short-term rentals in Starkville must register with the city (initial fee: $35; annual renewal: $15) and are subject to the city's 2% local hotel tax beginning August 20, 2026. Guests pay the 2% tax; the platform or owner remits it through the Mississippi Department of Revenue, which distributes the city's share monthly. The amendment was triggered by a 2025 Mississippi state law making STRs eligible for local lodging taxes.
- **Key Notes**: 2% local hotel tax applies to all Starkville STRs as of August 20, 2026; $35 registration fee plus $15 annual renewal; Mississippi's 7% state sales tax already applies; platforms like Airbnb collect state taxes automatically but local taxes may require manual remittance verification; unanimous BOA approval July 21, 2026.
- **Penalties**: Not specified in available sources
- **Sources**: https://cdispatch.com/news/boa-approves-hotel-tax-registration-for-short-term-rentals/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-mississippi-starkville/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-mississippi-starkville/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-01 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-01

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### <a id="us-missouri-branson"></a>Branson, Missouri
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-missouri-branson`
- **Location**: Branson, Missouri, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — a Short-Term Rental business license (a type of city business license under Chapter 22) AND a separate STR Permit (issued by the Fire Department after fire-safety inspection) are required; a separate STR business license and permit is required for each business address.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must obtain/maintain a Missouri Retail Sales Tax license (Airbnb-only listings exempt from personal sales tax license but business name must still be registered); a Tourism Tax bond is collected during application.
- **Permit Fee**: $100 annual STR business license fee; $150 STR Permit fee (paid before fire-safety inspection). STR Permit (fire-safety inspection) valid 3 years.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — STR definition excludes rentals operating within a primary residence (those are not treated as STRs).
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Occupancy and parking limits enforced (specific figures Unknown).
- **Tax Rate**: Missouri state sales tax 4.225% on stays under 30 days, plus Branson local tourism/lodging taxes (rates vary by location); no platform remits Branson's tourism tax on the host's behalf.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs prohibited in Low Density Residential Districts (amended Sec. 22-36); generally permitted only in higher-density/tourist zones, and planned developments must explicitly list STR as an allowed use.
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as lodging for not less than one night and not more than 30 consecutive days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Unlawful to operate or advertise an STR without an STR permit; no platform (Airbnb, VRBO) remits Branson tourism tax — owner responsible.
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance No. 2024-0065 effective May 1, 2025 (city adopts 'Short-Term Rental' terminology exclusively); zoning amendments via Ordinance 6454 (2024).
- **Compliance Notes**: Mandatory fire-safety inspection scheduled via CitizenServe portal; STR Emergency Safety Plan and evacuation map must be posted in each unit/bedroom; STR business license year runs May 1–April 30 and renews by April 30.
- **Key Notes**: 'Nightly Rental' and 'Short-Term Rental' are synonyms; some addresses listing Branson are outside city limits — owners must verify via the city mapping system.
- **Penalties**: City can impose daily fines (industry sources cite $100–$1,000 per violation); permit revocation, platform delisting, and legal action possible; Branson performs audits and spot checks.
- **Sources**: https://www.bransonmo.gov/969/NightlyShort-Term-Rentals ; City of Branson official STR pages (bransonmo.gov/969); Branson Municipal Code Sec. 22-472 / 22-36; Branson Globe (Ord. 6454); HometeamLuxuryRentals
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.bransonmo.gov/969/NightlyShort-Term-Rentals](https://www.bransonmo.gov/969/NightlyShort-Term-Rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-missouri-branson/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-missouri-branson/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-missouri-carthage"></a>Carthage, Missouri
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-missouri-carthage`
- **Location**: Carthage, Missouri, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — permitting required under new ordinance
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: ~July 2026 (reported July 3, 2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: Carthage, Missouri enacted its first short-term rental ordinance, which took effect around July 2026. Hosts must obtain a permit, pass inspections, meet safety standards, and comply with nuisance prevention rules. Specific fee amounts and application procedures have not yet been publicly detailed in available sources; operators should contact the City of Carthage directly to verify requirements before listing.
- **Key Notes**: First STR ordinance for Carthage — all hosts must obtain a permit before listing. Inspections and safety standards apply. Nuisance prevention rules are included. Contact the City of Carthage for specific fee and application details.
- **Penalties**: Not specified in available sources
- **Sources**: https://writing.strisker.com/weekly-regulatory-briefing-25-07-03-2026/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-missouri-carthage/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-missouri-carthage/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-05 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-05

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### <a id="us-missouri-columbia"></a>Columbia, Missouri
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-missouri-columbia`
- **Location**: Columbia, Missouri, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — zoning authorization, STR Certificate of Compliance, and Business License all required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — 5% nightly accommodation tax must be remitted electronically per Chapter 26 of the City Code
- **Permit Fee**: Business license fee based on gross receipts; city estimated ~$30,000 in annual revenue from ~300 operators
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — no new ordinance adopted; review ongoing
- **Compliance Notes**: Columbia's STR ordinance (Ordinance 025562) has been fully in effect since June 1, 2024, with all compliance obligations mandatory since June 1, 2025. Operators must hold zoning approval, an STR Certificate of Compliance, and a Business License. A 5% nightly accommodation tax must be electronically remitted per booking. The city is now considering contracting a third-party auditor to identify Airbnb and Vrbo properties that may not be paying required taxes, and further ordinance amendments are under review following neighborhood pressure.
- **Key Notes**: Three-tier STR system with maximum rental-night limitations by tier. One STR license per owner. Maximum eight occupants per rental. 5% accommodation tax on each booked night.
- **Penalties**: Enforcement action may be pursued for failure to obtain zoning compliance, STR certificate, business license, or remit accommodation taxes (specific fine amounts not confirmed in current sources)
- **Sources**: https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/historic-old-southwest-residents-concerned-about-short-term-rental-changes/article_34c03968-9bd4-54cc-a06e-667caa49c3c5.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-missouri-columbia/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-missouri-columbia/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-mo-kansas-city"></a>Kansas City, Missouri
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-mo-kansas-city`
- **Location**: Kansas City, Missouri, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual registration ($200/yr) via CompassKC portal; resident STRs (primary residence ≥270 days/yr) allowed in residential zones; non-resident STRs only in commercial zones
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual license fee by type
- **Primary Residence Required**: Required for residential zone STRs; non-resident STRs restricted to commercial zones
- **Rental Day Cap**: None; STR defined as <30 consecutive days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Transient Boarding & Accommodation Tax 7.5% + $3.00/room/night occupancy fee
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Two-tier licensing system
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Non-resident STRs: no other non-resident STR within 1,000 ft of SFH or duplex in commercial zones
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Resident STRs (primary residence, ≥270 days/yr occupancy): allowed in residential zones. Non-Resident STRs: prohibited in residential zones; only in commercial zones with 1,000 ft density restriction from SFH/duplex. Annual $200 fee via CompassKC; tax clearance letter required. Special World Cup 2026 temporary registrations ($50) offered.
- **Key Notes**: Resident STRs in residential zones OK; non-resident STRs commercial zones only; $200/yr; 7.5% tax + $3/night fee; $200–$1,000/day fine.
- **Penalties**: $200–$1,000/day for operating without valid registration
- **Sources**: https://www.kcmo.gov/programs-initiatives/str
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.kcmo.gov/programs-initiatives/str](https://www.kcmo.gov/programs-initiatives/str)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-mo-kansas-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-mo-kansas-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="us-missouri-lake-of-the-ozarks"></a>Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-missouri-lake-of-the-ozarks`
- **Location**: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Varies by jurisdiction (City of Lake Ozark considering formal registration fee; Osage Beach/Camden County requires STR license — exact fee schedule per jurisdiction; Missouri state sales tax registration required)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not uniformly specified at county level; individual city/subdivision rules may apply
- **Tax Rate**: Missouri state sales tax 4.225% base; additional local/county lodging or tourism taxes may apply depending on municipality (Osage Beach, Lake Ozark, etc.); verify with local tax authority
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Regulations vary by municipality. City of Lake Ozark: STRs reported as permitted in Multi-Family, Commercial, and Lakefront Mixed-Use Districts but prohibited in Single-Family Residential Districts (ordinance in development). Osage Beach: STRs generally permitted except in R-3 multi-family zones which require a 30-day minimum stay. Unincorporated Camden/Miller/Morgan County areas may have fewer restrictions. Private subdivision covenants may further restrict or ban STRs.
- **Minimum Stay**: 30 days minimum in Osage Beach R-3 zones; otherwise no uniform minimum across the broader Lake of the Ozarks region
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not uniformly codified at county level; possible cap discussions at City of Lake Ozark level; private HOA covenants in some subdivisions may limit rental days
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: No formal platform-level obligations confirmed at county level; hosts must collect and remit applicable local taxes regardless of booking channel
- **Effective Date**: Unknown — varies by municipality; Lake Ozark ordinance still in development as of 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Missouri has no statewide STR license or unified framework. Oversight is fully local. The City of Lake Ozark is actively developing new STR registration ordinances as of 2025-2026. Operators must check rules for each of the three counties (Camden, Miller, Morgan) and each incorporated municipality separately. Some subdivisions near the lake also have private covenants that cap rental days or ban commercial uses entirely.
- **Key Notes**: The Lake of the Ozarks STR market is a patchwork of county, city, and HOA rules. No single rule governs the entire lake area. Operators should verify with each relevant city hall and county planning office before listing.
- **Penalties**: Noncompliance can lead to fines or forced shutdown of the rental property per Missouri local ordinances
- **Sources**: City of Osage Beach FAQ: https://www.osagebeach-mo.gov/FAQ.aspx?QID=217; Osage Beach, MO official website: https://www.osagebeach-mo.gov; Camden County/Lake Ozark area — no single consolidated .gov STR page found as of 2026-07-29. Verify directly with City of Lake Ozark and Camden County Planning.
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-missouri-lake-of-the-ozarks/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-missouri-lake-of-the-ozarks/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-missouri-springfield"></a>Springfield, Missouri
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-missouri-springfield`
- **Location**: Springfield, Missouri, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Business license fees based on gross receipts: $25/year (0–$10,000 gross receipts) up to $105/year ($200,000 gross receipts), plus $0.25 per $1,000 for receipts over $200,000. Type 2 special permit requires an initial fee of approximately $350.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Partially — Type 1 STRs must be operator-occupied (primary residence or historic carriage house). Type 2 and Type 3 STRs may be non-operator-occupied but are subject to additional permit and density requirements.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: No more than 3 unrelated persons in R-SF or R-TH zoning districts; no more than 4 unrelated persons in R-LD, R-MD, or R-HD zoning districts, per residential occupancy requirements in the Zoning Ordinance.
- **Tax Rate**: 5% hotel-motel tax extended to STRs by voter approval in April 2023. Missouri state sales tax also applies.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Type 1: Allowed in all zoning districts (operator-occupied). Type 2: Allowed in R-SF and R-TH districts (non-operator-occupied or owner-occupied rented >95 days/year while owner is absent). Type 3: Allowed in all districts except R-SF and R-TH (non-operator-occupied). STRs cannot be used solely for receptions, parties, weddings, or similar events.
- **Minimum Stay**: Rental of a dwelling for fewer than 30 days constitutes an STR subject to regulation (City Code §36-473).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Type 2 permits are subject to density restrictions; the permit requires a neighborhood meeting and written consent from at least 55% of adjacent property owners. There is no overall cap on STR approvals, but density limits apply to non-owner-occupied properties.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Properties must be registered and licensed. City launched an online STR map (springfieldmo.gov/shorttermrentals) in May 2024 and uses new registration software for enforcement of unlicensed properties.
- **Effective Date**: STR ordinance originally enacted 2019. Hotel-motel tax extension to STRs approved by voters April 2023. Increased enforcement commenced 2023–2024.
- **Compliance Notes**: Both hosted (operator-occupied) and un-hosted (non-operator-occupied) STRs must be registered and licensed per City Code §36-473. The city legalized and regulated STRs in 2019. In April 2023, voters approved extending the 5% hotel-motel tax to STRs. As of 2024, the city significantly stepped up enforcement against unregistered STRs using new compliance software and launched a public STR map. Types 2 and 3 must also maintain a service agent business license. STRs cannot be operated primarily as event venues.
- **Key Notes**: Three-tier STR classification system (Type 1, 2, 3) based on zoning district and owner-occupancy. Type 2 requires neighborhood consent (55% of adjacent owners). 5% hotel-motel tax applies. City operates an online public STR registry map. Licensing fees are gross-receipts-based ($25–$105/year). STRs may not be used as event venues.
- **Penalties**: Unregistered STRs are subject to enforcement action. Operating without a required license violates City Code §36-473. Density restrictions on Type 2 permits mean late applicants risk losing the ability to operate entirely if the density cap has been reached in their neighborhood.
- **Sources**: City of Springfield MO Official STR Page: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/5968/Short-term-Rentals; City Code §36-473; Springfield MO newsflash (STR applications online): https://www.springfieldmo.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/6324; Springfield MO newsflash (Type 2 deadline): https://www.springfieldmo.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/6328; KSMU news on hotel-motel tax and STR map: https://www.ksmu.org/news/2024-05-13/springfield-launches-online-map-of-short-term-rental-properties
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-missouri-springfield/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-missouri-springfield/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-missouri-st-louis"></a>St. Louis, Missouri
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-missouri-st-louis`
- **Location**: St. Louis, Missouri, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Permit fee amount not confirmed in official sources reviewed. Application process administered by St. Louis City Building Division.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Partially — An 'Occupied' (hosted) STR permit is only available for the operator's primary residence (one per applicant). A 'Non-Occupied' permit is available for non-primary-residence properties, limited to a maximum of 4 units per owner.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Restrictions on how many STRs can operate in multi-family structures per Ordinance 71729.
- **Tax Rate**: Missouri state and local sales/lodging taxes apply. Specific rate not confirmed in official sources reviewed — operators should confirm with Missouri DOR and City of St. Louis.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Ordinance 71940 (effective Dec 10, 2024) amended Zoning Code §26.08 and §26.76 to incorporate STR definitions and mirror Single-Family A district provisions. STRs in tax increment financing (TIF) or tax abatement parcels are ineligible for permits.
- **Minimum Stay**: Minimum 2-night stay required. Permits will not be issued for STRs offering stays of fewer than 2 nights.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Restrictions on the number of STRs permitted in multi-family structures. Non-occupied permit holders limited to max 4 units. Occupied permit limited to 1 (primary residence only).
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Under Ordinance 71729, all platforms seeking to list St. Louis STRs are also required to have a permit. City has contracted with Host Compliance (via Granicus) for real-time STR listing monitoring.
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance 71729 signed Nov 6, 2023; effective Nov 6, 2024. Ordinance 71940 effective Dec 10, 2024. Enforcement currently enjoined by court order (as of 2026-07-29).
- **Compliance Notes**: CRITICAL NOTE: As of the research date (2026-07-29), a court order has prohibited the City of St. Louis from enforcing Ordinance 71729. While the court order is in effect, the City is NOT enforcing the permit requirements of Ord. 71729. However, nuisance complaints about STRs can still be filed through the Citizen Service Bureau. The underlying ordinance framework remains on the books. Ordinance 71729 was signed into law Nov 6, 2023 and took effect Nov 6, 2024, with a grace period for existing operators until May 6, 2025. Ordinance 71940 (effective Dec 10, 2024) made amendments to definitions and zoning code sections. Operators must designate a Short-Term Rental Agent to respond to neighbor concerns.
- **Key Notes**: Two permit types: (1) STR Occupied (hosted/primary residence only, 1 per owner), (2) STR Non-Occupied (up to 4 units per owner). Minimum 2-night stay required for all permits. Properties benefiting from TIF or tax abatement are ineligible. Platform listing also requires a city permit. Enforcement currently suspended under a court injunction — check stlouis-mo.gov for current legal status.
- **Penalties**: Permit revocation for nuisance behavior, noise ordinance violations, or operating without a permit. Permits can be revoked for unauthorized activities. City uses real-time monitoring software to identify unlicensed listings.
- **Sources**: City of St. Louis STR Permits page: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/public-safety/building/permits/short-term-rental-permits/index.cfm; STR FAQ: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/public-safety/building/permits/short-term-rental-permits/questions-answers.cfm; Ordinance 71729: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/city-laws/ordinances/ordinance.cfm?ord=71729; Ordinance 71940: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/city-laws/ordinances/ordinance.cfm?ord=71940; Mayor's announcement: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/mayor/news/short-term-rental-permit.cfm
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-missouri-st-louis/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-missouri-st-louis/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-montana-big-sky"></a>Big Sky, Montana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-montana-big-sky`
- **Location**: Big Sky, Montana, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (functionally) — no incorporated-city STR permit (Big Sky is unincorporated), but a Montana state Public Accommodation License (via Gallatin City-County Health Department) is required, plus Montana Dept. of Revenue and Big Sky Resort Area District (resort tax) registration. County zoning may require a conditional use permit in some districts.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register for Montana lodging taxes (Dept. of Revenue) and Big Sky Resort Area District resort tax.
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (specific fee amounts not sourced).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown (STR = reservations under 30 nights).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown.
- **Tax Rate**: 8% Montana lodging tax (4% Lodging Facility Use Tax + 4% Lodging Sales Tax) plus a 4% Big Sky Resort Area District resort tax on reservations of 30 nights or shorter (Airbnb collects/remits the resort tax). One third-party source also references a Gallatin County accommodation tax.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Governed by county zoning — Big Sky is unincorporated, spanning Gallatin and Madison counties. Of Gallatin County's 22 zoning districts, only Gallatin Canyon/Big Sky and Hebgen Lake address STRs specifically; some zoned areas require a conditional use permit, and some areas prohibit STRs. Unzoned areas have no use restrictions.
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified (STR = under 30 nights).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No density caps identified; generally regarded as a relatively favorable, growth-friendly regulatory environment.
- **Insurance Required**: Not confirmed as mandated; $1M+ liability coverage commonly recommended by industry sources.
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb collects and remits the 4% Big Sky resort tax on stays ≤30 nights; otherwise hosts remain responsible for taxes on off-platform bookings.
- **Effective Date**: 1992 (resort tax); county/state requirements ongoing
- **Compliance Notes**: Resort tax (4%) created in 1992 and stable since. Montana requires local health department review via the Public Accommodations License process; safety documentation (smoke/CO detectors), guest registry retained ≥1 year, emergency contact, parking, and bear-proof waste management are recommended/expected. Spans two counties, so applicable county rules depend on exact parcel location.
- **Key Notes**: Unincorporated status means no municipal STR ordinance; regulation comes from Gallatin/Madison county zoning, state health licensing, and the resort tax district. Strong tourism economy; community discussion of housing impacts but no STR restrictions adopted as of mid-2026.
- **Penalties**: Non-compliance can lead to fines, canceled permits, or forced closure (general Montana enforcement); resort tax non-compliance subject to penalties.
- **Sources**: https://www.gallatinmt.gov/planning-community-development/pages/short-term-rental-faqs ; Big Sky Resort Tax (resorttax.org FAQ); Gallatin County (gallatinmt.gov STR FAQs); GoSummer; Hostaway; Steadily; Avalara; The Offer Sheet
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.gallatinmt.gov/planning-community-development/pages/short-term-rental-faqs](https://www.gallatinmt.gov/planning-community-development/pages/short-term-rental-faqs)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-montana-big-sky/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-montana-big-sky/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-montana-bozeman"></a>Bozeman, Montana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-montana-bozeman`
- **Location**: Bozeman, Montana, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — a City of Bozeman STR hosting permit is required (with annual renewal), plus a Montana state-issued Public Accommodation/Accommodations License via the Gallatin City-County Health Department and a Montana Dept. of Revenue lodging tax account.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register with the Montana Department of Revenue (Account ID ending in 'LFT' required in the STR portal) and set up a lodging tax account.
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (city permit fee not sourced; separate fire inspection fee applies).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Partial (non-owner-occupied banned in residential)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Potential new limitations
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum capacity determined by STR type and number of sleeping areas (per city regulations; specific figures vary by unit).
- **Tax Rate**: 8% Montana lodging tax (4% Lodging Facility Use Tax + 4% Lodging Sales Tax); Gallatin Valley TBID per-room-night fee also applies in Bozeman.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Potential restrictions on certain STR types; prohibition in residential-zoned single-family homes under review
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified (STR = under 30 days).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Ordinance 2149 (effective Dec 14, 2023) bans new non-owner-occupied (Type 3) STRs; ~100 existing permitted Type 3 units grandfathered as 'Legacy Type 3.' Permits are non-transferable — sale/transfer terminates the registration and a new STR cannot be re-established for prohibited types.
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated by the city; the city notes standard homeowner's insurance may not cover STR use and advises adequate coverage.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) must require the city permit number on listings and remove listings lacking a valid number; platforms must share listing data with the city.
- **Effective Date**: 2023-12-14 (Ordinance 2149)
- **Compliance Notes**: Bozeman has provisionally adopted a strengthened short-term rental ordinance that expands regulations and enforcement mechanisms. The ordinance underwent provisional adoption on a split commission vote, meaning it is not yet final; a second vote is expected within the coming weeks to formally enact it.
- **Key Notes**: ['Provisional adoption on split vote (not unanimous)', 'Final vote expected within weeks', 'Ordinance strengthens enforcement', 'Specific regulatory details not fully enumerated in sources']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/local/commission-provisionally-adopts-short-term-rental-ordinance/article_3b198650-49bc-5d6c-b823-fc4b61b1781d.html
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.bozeman.net/services/short-term-rentals](https://www.bozeman.net/services/short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-montana-bozeman/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-montana-bozeman/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-19 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-19

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### <a id="us-montana-gallatin-county"></a>Gallatin County, Montana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-montana-gallatin-county`
- **Location**: Gallatin County, Montana, USA (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STR operations prohibited in violation of zoning regulations
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Lawsuit filed (date not specified; recent)
- **Compliance Notes**: Gallatin County enforces zoning regulations that prohibit short-term rental use in certain areas. The county is actively pursuing legal action against property owners operating unlicensed STRs in violation of zoning codes.
- **Key Notes**: ['Enforcement action underway against property owners', 'Zoning violations cited in lawsuit', 'Applies to Hebgen Lake area of county']
- **Penalties**: Legal action and potential injunctions against unlicensed operations
- **Sources**: https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/regional/gallatin-county-sues-owners-of-short-term-property-rental/article_3056e919-0b4b-50d3-9379-cb110d7937a4.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-montana-gallatin-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-montana-gallatin-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-17 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-17

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### <a id="us-montana-glacier-county"></a>Glacier County, Montana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-montana-glacier-county`
- **Location**: Glacier County, Montana, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown — no county-specific STR fee schedule found in official sources
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Montana state lodging facility sales and use tax applies to all STRs statewide (register with Montana Dept. of Revenue). No confirmed Glacier County local lodging tax surcharge found.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unknown — no Glacier County-specific STR zoning ordinance identified in official government sources. Glacier County is largely rural with no confirmed comprehensive STR ordinance as of 2026-07-29. State-level Public Accommodations License from Montana DPHHS required for all STRs.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no county STR density cap found in official sources
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Unknown at county level; state tax obligations apply
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: No Glacier County-specific STR ordinance was identified through searches of official government sources (.gov) as of 2026-07-29. Smaller Montana counties have generally not enacted dedicated STR ordinances due to lower complaint volumes. All Montana STR operators must obtain a state Public Accommodations License (administered by local/county health department) and register with the Montana Dept. of Revenue for lodging tax purposes regardless of local ordinance status. Operators near the Blackfeet Reservation boundaries should also verify tribal land jurisdiction.
- **Key Notes**: Glacier County is the gateway county to Glacier National Park (east side). Despite high tourism, no county-level STR ordinance was confirmed in official sources. State-level Montana requirements (Public Accommodations License, lodging tax registration) apply to all STR operators in the county. Operators should contact the Glacier County Planning Department directly at (406) 873-3675 to confirm current requirements.
- **Penalties**: Unknown at county level; Montana state penalties for unlicensed public accommodations apply
- **Sources**: Unknown — no official Glacier County, MT government STR ordinance page identified. See Montana Dept. of Revenue (https://mtrevenue.gov) and Montana DPHHS for state-level requirements.
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-montana-glacier-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-montana-glacier-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-montana-kalispell"></a>Kalispell, Montana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-montana-kalispell`
- **Location**: Kalispell, Montana, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Permit fee schedule published by City of Kalispell Planning Department (see kalispell.com/617/Applications-Permits for current Permit and Fee Schedule PDF). State Public Accommodation License fee also applies (administered by Flathead City-County Health Department).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Approximately 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests in common areas per city guidelines; verify current code with Kalispell Planning Dept.
- **Tax Rate**: Montana state lodging facility sales and use tax applies (no state income tax; lodging tax rate set by Montana Dept. of Revenue — register via Montana Department of Revenue). No confirmed separate Kalispell local lodging tax surcharge found in official sources.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs permitted in residential zones subject to a 2% density cap of all homes in that zone (approx. 200 units city-wide at time of adoption). Commercial and mixed-use zones have more flexibility. Conditional use permit required in residential zones. Properties must be in eligible zoning districts per Kalispell Zoning Ordinance.
- **Minimum Stay**: Regulations govern rentals of under 30 days (transient); no confirmed minimum stay floor in official sources
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 2% cap on residential-zone STRs based on U.S. Census housing unit data, adopted by City Council December 5, 2016 (approx. 200 units city-wide cap at time of adoption). Cap may be revised; verify current count with Planning Dept.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated in available official sources; recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: No platform-specific remittance agreement identified in official sources; operators responsible for state tax registration and compliance
- **Effective Date**: December 5, 2016 (City Council vote; ordinance governing residential STR cap and permit requirements)
- **Compliance Notes**: Operators must: (1) obtain Administrative Conditional Use Permit from Kalispell Planning Dept.; (2) pass Building Department safety inspection; (3) obtain Public Accommodation License from Flathead City-County Health Department (state-administered). Short Term Rental Permit applications submitted via email to Planning Dept. (no hard copy required for STR permits).
- **Key Notes**: Kalispell city limits vs. unincorporated Flathead County is a key jurisdictional distinction — different rules apply outside city limits. ADUs may have separate regulations. Flathead County (outside city limits) adopted its own STR conditional use permit requirement in August 2017.
- **Penalties**: License revocation and fines for non-compliance; operating without permit subjects owner to code enforcement action. Specific penalty schedule: verify with Kalispell Planning Dept.
- **Sources**: https://www.kalispell.com/617/Applications-Permits (City of Kalispell Official Planning Applications & Permits Page); https://flatheadcounty.gov/application/files/9716/7537/9474/Short_Term_Rental_Brochure.pdf (Flathead County STR Brochure)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-montana-kalispell/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-montana-kalispell/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-montana-missoula"></a>Missoula, Montana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-montana-missoula`
- **Location**: Missoula, Montana, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual Short-Term Rental Registration fee (via Missoula Accela Permit & Licensing Portal); Public Accommodations License fee (Missoula City-County Health Dept.); application process takes 20+ minutes online, approval takes approximately 3–4 weeks
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Subject to zoning and building code; STR regulations distinguish between full dwelling rentals and room-only (owner-occupied) rentals — room rentals in owner-occupied homes are exempt from STR registration
- **Tax Rate**: Montana lodging facility sales and use tax (state-level; register with Montana Dept. of Revenue). Missoula-specific transient lodging tax also applies; platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO may collect and remit, but operators remain responsible for compliance.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs permitted in residential zones subject to zoning compliance verification. Tourist Homes (units used primarily as STRs with no long-term primary resident) are subject to neighbor notification requirements in residential districts. Zoning framework delineates eligible residential and mixed-use zones.
- **Minimum Stay**: Defined threshold: rentals of less than 28 consecutive days where the renter/guest has a principal residence other than the STR property
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No confirmed city-wide density cap in official sources; zoning district-level restrictions may apply
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated in available official sources
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) may collect lodging taxes on operators' behalf; operators remain ultimately responsible. Registration number must be displayed in all listings.
- **Effective Date**: STR Registration framework operative; December 2024 registration requirements update in effect as of 2025–2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Required registrations: (1) City of Missoula Short-Term Rental Registration (annual, via Accela Portal); (2) Public Accommodations License from Missoula City-County Health Dept.; (3) Lodging Facility Sales and Use Tax account with Montana Dept. of Revenue. Must maintain guest register with names and contact info for at least one year. HOA covenants may independently prohibit STRs — City does not govern HOA agreements. Between Sept. 2024 and Jan. 2025, 160 new licenses were issued, a significant acceleration from prior years.
- **Key Notes**: STR defined as: any dwelling unit rented for less than 28 consecutive days where the renter/guest has a principal residence elsewhere. Room-only rentals in owner-occupied homes are exempt. Tourist Homes face stricter requirements including neighbor notification in residential zones. City actively monitors Airbnb/VRBO for unlicensed operators.
- **Penalties**: Fines of $500–$1,000 per day for violations; license revocation possible for repeated non-compliance. City actively monitors platforms for unlicensed listings.
- **Sources**: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3289/Short-Term-Rental-Registration (City of Missoula Official Short-Term Rental Registration Page)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-montana-missoula/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-montana-missoula/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-montana-montana"></a>Montana, Montana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-montana-montana`
- **Location**: Montana, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Short-term rentals prohibited in Hebgen Lake residential zoning area
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-08 (lawsuit filed recently)
- **Compliance Notes**: Gallatin County enforces zoning restrictions prohibiting short-term rentals in residential areas. The county sued three property owners at 45 Mountain Vista Drive in West Yellowstone for repeatedly using their log home as a short-term rental in violation of zoning regulations.
- **Key Notes**: ['Lawsuit filed against property owners for zoning violation', 'Short-term rentals prohibited in certain zoning districts', 'County actively enforcing zoning restrictions', 'Enforcement targets properties used repeatedly as STRs against zoning']
- **Penalties**: Lawsuit filed for zoning violation (specific penalties not yet determined)
- **Sources**: Not Specified
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-montana-montana/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-montana-montana/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-15

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### <a id="us-montana-whitefish"></a>Whitefish, Montana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-montana-whitefish`
- **Location**: Whitefish, Montana, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Short-Term Rental Permit + Business Registration required (contact City of Whitefish Planning & Building at 406-863-2410 for current fee schedule). Annual Fire Marshal inspection required. State of Montana Public Accommodation License (Tourist Home) required — administered by Flathead City-County Health Department.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Must not exceed the allowable dwelling unit density of the underlying zoning district. Off-street parking requirements apply per Chapter 6 of Whitefish City Code.
- **Tax Rate**: Montana Resort Tax applies (Whitefish resort tax — hosts must report and remit monthly per permit application). Montana state bed tax (lodging tax) administered by Montana Department of Revenue. No Montana state sales tax.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs strictly limited to five zoning districts only: WB-3 (General Business), WRR-1 (Resort Residential 1), WRR-2 (Resort Residential 2), WRB-1 (Resort Business 1), WRB-2 (Resort Business 2). STRs are NOT permitted in standard residential zones. Properties outside these zones are ineligible. Interactive zoning map available on City of Whitefish website.
- **Minimum Stay**: 30 days or less (definition of STR under Whitefish City Code § 11-3-35). Medium-term rentals (30–90 days) also require resort residential zoning under 2021 ordinance.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Density capped at allowable dwelling unit density of underlying zoning district per § 11-3-35(c). No more units may operate as STRs than are permitted under base zoning.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosts must verify and ensure state bed tax and resort tax remittance; platforms may not remit all applicable taxes. Confirm with Montana Department of Revenue.
- **Effective Date**: Current; original STR ordinance predates 2021; medium-term rental (30–90 day) ordinance adopted December 2021, effective December 2022 for medium-term provisions.
- **Compliance Notes**: Whitefish City Code § 11-3-35 governs STR standards. Requirements include: (1) valid STR registration and business license; (2) zoning conformance; (3) density limit compliance; (4) off-street parking per Ch. 6; (5) annual Fire Marshal inspection; (6) Montana Public Accommodation License (Tourist Home) from Flathead City-County Health Dept.; (7) state bed tax registration with MT Dept. of Revenue; (8) monthly resort tax reporting. Emergency contact notice must be posted visibly outside front door. Timeshare, hotel, motel, and B&B uses are explicitly excluded from the STR framework. Properties outside city limits in unincorporated Flathead County fall under county land-use rules, not city code.
- **Key Notes**: Whitefish is one of Montana's most regulated STR markets due to housing pressure from Whitefish Mountain Resort and Glacier National Park tourism. The strict zone-limited approach means the vast majority of residential properties in Whitefish are ineligible for STR use. Two regulatory layers exist: city rules for properties within city limits, Flathead County rules for properties outside city limits. STR Specialist available at 406-863-1246.
- **Penalties**: Non-compliance may result in revocation of STR permit and business registration, plus possible enforcement action under Whitefish City Code. Annual inspection failure results in permit non-renewal.
- **Sources**: City of Whitefish Official STR Page: https://www.cityofwhitefish.gov/187/Short-Term-Rental; Whitefish STR Permit Application (revised 12-13-23): https://www.cityofwhitefish.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2827/Short-Term-Rental-Permit-Revised-12-13-23; Whitefish City Code § 11-3-35 (AM Legal): https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/whitefishmt/latest/whitefish_mt/0-0-0-5615; City of Whitefish STR Info Sheet: https://www.cityofwhitefish.gov/DocumentCenter/View/176/Short-Term-or-Vacation-Rentals-PDF
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-montana-whitefish/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-montana-whitefish/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="intl-united-states-global"></a>Global, National
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-united-states-global`
- **Location**: Global, National, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No federal STR license or registration requirement exists. Regulation is entirely at the state, county, and city level. Many local jurisdictions require permits, business licenses, or STR-specific registrations. Hosts must check requirements with their specific local authority.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: No federal STR fees. Local permit/registration fees vary widely by jurisdiction. Many cities charge annual permit fees ranging from nominal amounts to several hundred dollars.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No federal primary-residence requirement. Many local jurisdictions impose owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirements as a condition of STR permitting.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No federal rental day cap. Day caps are set locally (e.g., Greater London-equivalent caps do not exist federally in the US). Some cities impose night caps (e.g., New York City's Local Law 18 effectively limits whole-home STRs by requiring host presence).
- **Occupancy Limit**: No federal STR occupancy limit. Local building codes, fire codes, and zoning laws govern occupancy. Some jurisdictions cap guests at 2 per bedroom plus 2.
- **Tax Rate**: No federal STR-specific tax rate. Federal tax law: STR income is reportable as rental income (IRS Schedule E or C depending on services provided); if rented fewer than 15 days/year and used as a personal residence, rental income is not taxable federally. State and local taxes vary widely: lodging/occupancy/hotel taxes typically range from 1%–18% depending on jurisdiction (e.g., Oregon statewide transient lodging tax: 1.8%). Many platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) collect and remit state/local occupancy taxes on behalf of hosts in jurisdictions with platform tax collection agreements.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No federal STR zoning rules. Zoning is entirely a local/state function. Some states (e.g., Florida) have preemption laws limiting local restrictions; others (e.g., Hawaii, New York) allow near-complete local bans. HOA/condo rules can ban STRs even where local law permits them.
- **Minimum Stay**: No federal minimum stay. Local jurisdictions may set minimums (e.g., some areas require minimum 30-day stays in residential zones).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No federal density rules. Local jurisdictions may cap the number or percentage of STR-licensed units per building or neighborhood.
- **Insurance Required**: No federal mandate, but many local permitting regimes require proof of liability insurance. Hosts are advised to obtain STR-specific or short-let endorsement coverage, as standard homeowner policies often exclude commercial STR activity.
- **Platform Obligations**: No federal law mandating platform obligations for STRs. The FTC's Junk Fees Rule (16 C.F.R. §464) requires upfront total price disclosure (including fees) for STR platforms. Some cities (e.g., New York City Local Law 18, Boston) require platforms to verify registration numbers, display them on listings, and share booking data with authorities. Ninth Circuit precedent (Santa Monica case) upholds local platform cooperation ordinances as constitutional.
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-28
- **Compliance Notes**: This is a platform-level leadership change, not a local regulatory requirement. However, Spielfogel's background as a former Chicago City Hall official with direct STR regulatory experience signals Airbnb may shift toward a more hands-on regulatory engagement strategy globally. Hosts do not have immediate compliance obligations arising from this appointment, but should monitor whether Airbnb adjusts its cooperation with or resistance to local delisting and data-sharing mandates. Key contested markets such as New York City and Barcelona are expected to be early priorities for the new policy chief.
- **Key Notes**: Airbnb's policy and communications functions are now split; Spielfogel brings a cities/regulatory background rather than a White House communications background. Jay Carney, who joined in July 2022, is departing. The restructuring may signal a more aggressive regulatory ground game. No immediate change to platform rules or host obligations.
- **Penalties**: Not applicable
- **Sources**: https://skift.com/2026/07/28/jay-carney-to-exit-airbnb-lime-veteran-appointed-policy-chief/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-states-global/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-states-global/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-nebraska-grand-island"></a>Grand Island, Nebraska
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nebraska-grand-island`
- **Location**: Grand Island, Nebraska, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: General business license fee required; exact STR-specific fee not separately itemized in available official sources — contact Grand Island City Hall or consult grandisland.municipalcodeonline.com for current schedule
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Subject to Grand Island Property Maintenance Code (City Code Chapter 8) and Zoning Code (Chapter 36) requirements
- **Tax Rate**: Nebraska state sales tax (5.5%) applies to short-term lodging; local option sales tax may apply; operators must register with Nebraska Department of Revenue if platform does not collect automatically
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Grand Island Zoning Code (Chapter 36) governs land use; STRs treated as a business activity subject to applicable zoning district rules; verify zoning compliance with Grand Island Planning Department
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None identified in available official sources
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: If platform (Airbnb, VRBO) does not collect and remit Nebraska state sales tax and local option sales tax, operator must register and remit to Nebraska Department of Revenue
- **Effective Date**: Nebraska Revised Statute §18-1758 effective 2019; Grand Island City Code ongoing
- **Compliance Notes**: Grand Island requires a general business license for short-term rentals. No formal standalone STR ordinance was identified. Nebraska Revised Statute §18-1758 (LB57, 2019) prohibits municipalities from outright banning STRs but allows health/safety regulations. Grand Island's zoning laws (Chapter 36) determine where business activities including STRs are allowed. No cap on number of days or density rules identified in available official sources.
- **Key Notes**: No standalone STR ordinance; STRs regulated under general business licensing and zoning frameworks. Nebraska state law (Neb. Rev. Stat. §18-1758) prohibits outright municipal bans on STRs. Grand Island Property Maintenance Code (Ch. 8) applies to all rental properties. Operators must obtain a general business license.
- **Penalties**: Violations of Grand Island City Code may result in license revocation per Property Maintenance Code and general code enforcement; exact penalty schedule requires verification with city
- **Sources**: Nebraska Revised Statute §18-1758 (STR preemption law): https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=18-1758; Grand Island City Code (Zoning Ch. 36): http://city.grand-island.com/City_Code/cc36.htm; Grand Island Municipal Code (amlegal): https://grandisland.municipalcodeonline.com/; Grand Island City Code (Ch. 8 Property Maintenance): http://city.grand-island.com/City_Code/cc08.htm
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nebraska-grand-island/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nebraska-grand-island/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-nebraska-hastings"></a>Hastings, Nebraska
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nebraska-hastings`
- **Location**: Hastings, Nebraska, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — no vote or draft ordinance scheduled as of July 24, 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Hastings, Nebraska is in the very early stages of developing an STR regulatory framework. City officials held a public feedback meeting on July 23, 2026, but no draft code language exists yet. The proposed approach would define short-term rentals by structure size rather than using Nebraska's standard 30-day rental-duration threshold. Hosts should monitor city council agendas for a formal ordinance introduction but face no new requirements at this time.
- **Key Notes**: Pre-ordinance stage only — no binding rules yet; proposed definition shift from 30-day duration standard to structure-size-based definition; public feedback collected July 23, 2026; no adoption date set.
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://writing.strisker.com/weekly-regulatory-briefing-29-07-24-2026/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nebraska-hastings/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nebraska-hastings/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-nebraska-kearney"></a>Kearney, Nebraska
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nebraska-kearney`
- **Location**: Kearney, Nebraska, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Initial permit fee: $100 (first year); Renewal fee: $25 per year. Permits expire in December annually.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Occupancy is calculated as: number of sleeping areas × 2. Additional occupancy may be granted for sleeping areas (including living rooms, basements, etc.) with adequate square footage.
- **Tax Rate**: Hotel Occupation Tax applies to all short-term stays (≤30 days) per Kearney City Code §3-1830; Nebraska state sales tax (5.5%) also applies; exact local occupation tax rate — consult cityofkearney.org/516/Hotel-Occupation-Tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs regulated under Kearney Unified Land Development Ordinance (ULDO) Chapter 46, Section 46-103(F); no restriction limiting the number of STRs or number owned per individual; must comply with applicable zoning district use matrix (Table 14-1)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No cap on the number of short-term rentals citywide or per individual owner
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Operator must ensure hotel occupation tax and Nebraska state sales tax are collected and remitted; platforms such as Airbnb/VRBO may collect on behalf of operator — verify per booking platform
- **Effective Date**: January 2026 (new STR regulations effective; ULDO Code Amendment Nos. 2025-01 & 2025-02 adopted following Planning Commission review September–November 2025 and City Council approval January 2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: As of January 2026, Kearney enacted new STR regulations under Unified Land Development Ordinance Section 46-103(F). All STRs must be permitted before listing. Existing operators had a 60-day compliance period from January 2026. Regulations include occupancy limits, life-safety requirements (smoke/CO detectors, egress, building code compliance per International Building Code / International Residential Code), and operational requirements. A permit and approved application must be obtained before listing. Nebraska Revised Statute §18-1758 prohibits outright municipal bans on STRs.
- **Key Notes**: Kearney is the first major Nebraska city outside Omaha/Lincoln to enact a formal STR-specific permit system. Regulations were developed to: (1) address code enforcement complaints; (2) ensure hotel occupation tax compliance; and (3) balance STRs with hotels/motels. No density cap or owner-cap on number of STRs. Annual permit, expires December 31.
- **Penalties**: Noncompliance may result in permit denial, revocation, fines, and/or forced suspension of rental operations under Kearney City Code; exact fine schedule not publicly itemized in available sources
- **Sources**: City of Kearney Official STR Page: https://www.cityofkearney.org/2302/Short-Term-Rentals; Kearney STR How to Apply: https://www.cityofkearney.org/2303/How-to-Apply; Kearney ULDO Section 46-103(F) Planning Commission Memo: https://kearney.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=593&meta_id=48909; Kearney Hotel Occupation Tax §3-1830: https://cityofkearney.org/516/Hotel-Occupation-Tax; Nebraska Revised Statute §18-1758: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=18-1758
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nebraska-kearney/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nebraska-kearney/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-ne-lincoln"></a>Lincoln, Nebraska
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ne-lincoln`
- **Location**: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — mandatory annual STR license through City Building & Safety Dept. since June 2021
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $250/unit/year
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per floor plan submitted with license
- **Tax Rate**: Hotel Occupation Tax + Nebraska state sales tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must provide proof of ownership, floor plan, occupancy limits, and parking compliance
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not specified
- **Platform Obligations**: City uses third-party monitoring to identify unlicensed rentals
- **Effective Date**: 2021-06-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Annual renewal required. Building & safety code adherence required. Third-party compliance monitoring in use.
- **Key Notes**: $250/yr annual license since June 2021. Active enforcement via third-party monitoring. Most structured STR framework in Nebraska.
- **Penalties**: License revocation; fines for operating without license
- **Sources**: https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/PDS/Building-Safety/Residential-Rental-and-Property-Maintenance/Short-Term-Rentals ; Lincoln Building & Safety Dept. — lincoln.ne.gov/city/build/index.htm
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/PDS/Building-Safety/Residential-Rental-and-Property-Maintenance/Short-Term-Rentals](https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/PDS/Building-Safety/Residential-Rental-and-Property-Maintenance/Short-Term-Rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ne-lincoln/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ne-lincoln/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-ne-omaha"></a>Omaha, Nebraska
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ne-omaha`
- **Location**: Omaha, Nebraska, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: State hotel permit required to collect lodging taxes; verify zoning (Chapter 55 of municipal code)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: State hotel permit fee applies
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per zoning
- **Tax Rate**: 5.5% NE state sales tax + 1.5% Omaha city sales tax + 1% state lodging tax + Douglas County lodging tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must verify property zoning permits STR use under Chapter 55
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not specified
- **Platform Obligations**: None specific
- **Effective Date**: TBD — proposal not yet introduced to council
- **Compliance Notes**: A proposed Omaha STR registration ordinance is expected to be introduced to City Council by approximately late August 2026. If enacted, every short-term rental in Omaha would need to register a designated manager's name and emergency contact information with the city, enabling police and fire responders to identify responsible parties during incidents. No draft ordinance has been filed or numbered yet, and no fee, penalty schedule, or permit cap has been announced. Current Omaha STR operators should monitor the City Council agenda for a first reading. Nebraska state law (Neb. Rev. Stat. 18-1758) bars municipalities from outright banning STRs, so any ordinance must be framed around health, safety, and accountability.
- **Key Notes**: Proposal only — not yet filed, numbered, or on a council agenda; introduction expected late August 2026; would require manager registration and 24/7 emergency contact for all STRs; motivated by an overdose death at a south Omaha Airbnb in February 2026; Nebraska state law bars STR bans but permits safety-focused registration requirements.
- **Penalties**: Not specified in the proposal as announced; Councilmember Hug indicated a later phase could include license revocation after three disturbance complaints within a year.
- **Sources**: https://www.wowt.com/2026/07/25/omaha-city-leaders-look-regulate-short-term-rentals/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ne-omaha/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ne-omaha/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-28 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-28

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### <a id="us-nevada-carson-city"></a>Carson City, Nevada
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nevada-carson-city`
- **Location**: Carson City, Nevada, USA (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (pending final adoption)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $500 business license + $25 application fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: 28 days or less triggers licensing requirement
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — pending second reading/final adoption
- **Compliance Notes**: Carson City supervisors approved an ordinance requiring STR operators to obtain a business license ($500) and pay a $25 application fee. The ordinance applies to rentals of 28 days or less. Final vote and effective date pending; hosts should await official ordinance text confirmation.
- **Key Notes**: ['$500 business license fee required', '$25 application fee', 'Applies to rentals ≤28 days', 'Final adoption and effective date pending']
- **Penalties**: Not specified; ordinance not yet fully adopted
- **Sources**: https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2026/aug/06/short-term-rental-ordinance-gains-initial-approval-from-carson-city-supervisors/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-carson-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-carson-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-19 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-19

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### <a id="us-nv-clark-county"></a>Clark County, Nevada
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nv-clark-county`
- **Location**: Clark County, Nevada, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — STR license required in unincorporated Clark County; historic residential ban and moratorium on new licenses in effect
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Clark County Transient Lodging Tax registration required
- **Permit Fee**: Separate, higher fee schedule than City of Las Vegas
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — varies by zone
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified; owner-occupancy restrictions apply in residential zones
- **Occupancy Limit**: Generally two guests per bedroom
- **Tax Rate**: ~13.38% Transient Lodging Tax (unincorporated Clark County)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Historic residential ban in many areas; moratorium on new licenses in unincorporated Clark County. Total active licenses capped at approximately 1% of residential housing stock.
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as stays of 31 consecutive days or fewer
- **Density Rules / Caps**: ~1% of residential housing stock cap on total active licenses
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — minimum $500,000 general liability (per Nevada standards)
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb and other booking platforms are prohibited from processing reservations or payments for unlicensed short-term rentals in unincorporated Clark County.
- **Effective Date**: Pending adoption
- **Compliance Notes**: Hosts operating in unincorporated Clark County must maintain current licensing status. Booking platforms must verify licensing status before accepting reservations and processing payments for properties in this jurisdiction.
- **Key Notes**: ['Platforms cannot process payments for unlicensed STR operators', 'Vote was unanimous (5-0)', 'Applies to unincorporated areas of Clark County', 'Effective as of August 18, 2026']
- **Penalties**: Platforms subject to enforcement action for violations; specific fines not stated
- **Sources**: https://lasvegassun.com/news/2026/aug/18/clark-county-commission-targets-booking-sites-in-5/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nv-clark-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nv-clark-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-26

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### <a id="us-nevada-clark-county-las-vegas-metro"></a>Clark County (Las Vegas metro), Nevada
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nevada-clark-county-las-vegas-metro`
- **Location**: Clark County (Las Vegas metro), Nevada, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Booking platforms responsible for verification and compliance
- **Effective Date**: Final adoption expected August 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Clark County's new ordinance shifts enforcement focus from individual homeowners to booking platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, requiring these sites to verify that listed properties are properly licensed and compliant. The ordinance targets neighborhood nuisances by ensuring only legitimate, licensed STRs are listed on major booking platforms.
- **Key Notes**: ['Booking platforms must verify licensing', 'Platform accountability for unlisted properties', 'Targets neighborhood nuisance abatement', 'Expected final adoption by August 2026']
- **Penalties**: Not specified; focus on platform enforcement
- **Sources**: Not Specified
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-clark-county-las-vegas-metro/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-clark-county-las-vegas-metro/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-09 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-09

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### <a id="us-nevada-clark-county-unincorporated"></a>Clark County (Unincorporated), Nevada
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nevada-clark-county-unincorporated`
- **Location**: Clark County (Unincorporated), Nevada, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (existing requirement; proposed ordinance would enforce via platform payment ban)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms required to assist in enforcement against unlicensed rentals
- **Effective Date**: TBD — pending commissioner vote, expected August 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Clark County has introduced a novel ordinance that places enforcement responsibility on booking platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.) rather than solely on individual homeowners. The ordinance targets unlicensed short-term rental operations and aims to reduce neighborhood nuisances. Platforms must comply with the county's enforcement directives to remove or delist non-compliant properties.
- **Key Notes**: ['New ordinance targets booking platforms for enforcement', 'Focuses on eliminating unlicensed short-term rentals', 'Reduces neighborhood nuisance issues through platform accountability', 'Alternative enforcement approach (platform-focused, not homeowner-focused)']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/clark-county-introduces-new-ordinance-in-fight-against-unlicensed-short-term-rentals/ar-AA29oeRf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-clark-county-unincorporated/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-clark-county-unincorporated/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-16 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-16

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### <a id="us-nevada-henderson"></a>Henderson, Nevada
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nevada-henderson`
- **Location**: Henderson, Nevada, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) permit and City Business License required.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register to collect and remit Clark County Transient Lodging Tax.
- **Permit Fee**: Annual STVR registration fee applies. Fines apply for late renewal.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Limited to 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests, subject to building code caps.
- **Tax Rate**: 13% Transient Lodging Tax (remitted to Clark County/City).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Strict spacing rules: a minimum of 1,000 radial feet of separation required between active STVR units. Multifamily buildings capped at a maximum of 25% of units operating as STVRs. Spacing rules prevent dense clustering.
- **Minimum Stay**: 2-night minimum stay required.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Spacing requirement and multifamily caps restrict density within neighborhoods.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — commercial liability covering short-term vacation rentals is mandatory.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must verify and display valid city-issued permit numbers on all listings.
- **Effective Date**: Henderson STVR Ordinance in force.
- **Compliance Notes**: Noise monitoring sensors are mandatory. Designated local contact must respond to complaints within 30 minutes. Quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. strictly enforced.
- **Key Notes**: A major suburb of Las Vegas. The 1,000-foot spacing rule is among the strictest in Nevada, preventing neighbors from operating competing rentals and limiting overall supply.
- **Penalties**: Operating an unregistered STVR or violating noise/spacing rules results in administrative fines starting at $500 per day, escalating to permit revocation.
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofhenderson.com/residents/advanced-components/list-detail-pages/faq-list ; City of Henderson (cityofhenderson.com); Airbnb Help Center; Jason Griggs Real Estate; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cityofhenderson.com/residents/advanced-components/list-detail-pages/faq-list](https://www.cityofhenderson.com/residents/advanced-components/list-detail-pages/faq-list)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-henderson/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-henderson/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="us-nevada-incline-village"></a>Incline Village, Nevada
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nevada-incline-village`
- **Location**: Incline Village, Nevada, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Tiered permit fees (updated fee schedule effective December 1, 2024, adopted by Washoe County Board of County Commissioners): Tier 1 (up to 10 guests): ~$500; Tier 2 (11–20 guests, Administrative Review Permit): ~$1,000; Tier 3 (21+ guests): ~$1,500 + $65 per occupant over 20. Building inspection fees are additional and invoiced separately per the Master Fee Schedule. Fire inspection fees (NLTFPD) are also additional for qualifying properties.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No primary residency requirement under Washoe County STR regulations.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No county-wide cap on number of permits. Permit is required for any rental under 28 consecutive days.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Tiered by permit type: Tier 1 = up to 10 guests; Tier 2 = 11–20 guests; Tier 3 = 21+ guests. Exact occupancy also subject to building code and fire safety standards.
- **Tax Rate**: Transient Lodging Tax: 13% for Washoe County properties, collected and remitted through RSCVA (Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority). Nevada state lodging taxes also apply.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Incline Village is in unincorporated Washoe County (governed by Washoe County Code Chapter 10, Article 319). Single-family homes typically face fewer restrictions. Many condominium complexes and HOAs prohibit or restrict STRs — buyers must verify CC&Rs before purchase. TRPA (Tahoe Regional Planning Agency) also has jurisdiction over land-use and environmental rules in the Tahoe Basin, which may affect STR operations.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay mandated beyond the county's definition of STR as under 28 consecutive days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal cap on the total number of STR permits county-wide per Washoe County FAQs. However, Tier II Administrative Permit applications are accepted only on the 8th of each month (intake day), creating practical throttling of new applications.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated in county code provisions found, but standard property insurance is strongly recommended. Hosts should confirm current requirements with Washoe County.
- **Platform Obligations**: Under Nevada Assembly Bill 363 (AB363), STR operators must obtain a Nevada State Business License from the Nevada Secretary of State in addition to any local permit. However, Mesquite has argued (and Washoe County should be verified) that some population-dependent AB363 mandates may not yet apply to smaller jurisdictions.
- **Effective Date**: Washoe County STR program has been in place since at least 2021; updated fee schedule effective December 1, 2024.
- **Compliance Notes**: North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NLTFPD) conducts defensible space inspections for all STR applications within Incline Village/Crystal Bay. Properties with fire sprinklers or monitored fire alarm systems require annual inspection by a Nevada-licensed and State Fire Marshal–certified fire protection contractor. Operating an STR without a permit is unlawful and constitutes a public nuisance (WCC 50.308.1), subject to stop activity orders, misdemeanor charges, and fines. Three confirmed violations lead to permit suspension. Permits are not transferable to new property owners upon sale. STR guests do NOT have access to IVGID (Incline Village General Improvement District) private beaches — only property owners and long-term tenants qualify.
- **Key Notes**: Incline Village is an unincorporated community — there is no separate city government. All STR regulation is administered by Washoe County Planning and Building Department (not Reno or Sparks). Washoe County has jurisdiction only over unincorporated areas; the cities of Reno and Sparks have separate rules. Permit renewal is annual; permits expire 12 months from issuance. Renewals cannot begin more than 30 days before expiration.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a permit: misdemeanor, stop activity order, fines per the Master Fee Schedule. Three confirmed violations: permit suspension. Permits are non-transferable — new owners must apply fresh.
- **Sources**: https://www.washoecounty.gov/csd/planning_and_development/short_term_rentals/index.php; https://www.washoecounty.gov/csd/planning_and_development/short_term_rentals/FAQ.php; https://www.washoecounty.gov/csd/planning_and_development/short_term_rentals/files-str/STR-FAQs.pdf; Washoe County Code Chapter 10, Article 319
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-incline-village/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-incline-village/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-nevada-las-vegas"></a>Las Vegas, Nevada
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nevada-las-vegas`
- **Location**: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Conditional Use Verification (CUV), code-enforcement inspection, and a short-term residential rental business license required before operating.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — transient lodging tax registration required (collected/remitted; platforms collect for some bookings).
- **Permit Fee**: $500 annual business license fee per residential unit (City of Las Vegas). No fee for the CUV review itself. (Note: unincorporated Clark County uses a separate, higher fee schedule.)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — City of Las Vegas allows owner-occupied properties only; owner must reside on-site and be present during each day of a rental.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown (City of Las Vegas does not specify a clear annual night cap in sourced materials; owner-occupancy is the limiting factor).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Generally two guests per bedroom (occupancy posted on permit); 'party' defined as a gathering exceeding maximum occupancy.
- **Tax Rate**: Transient lodging/occupancy tax rose from 12% to 13% in 2025 (unincorporated Clark County rate reported around 13.38%).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must meet zoning eligibility; spacing buffer between licensed STRs (City uses a 660-foot buffer per its STR license map). Many HOAs (Summerlin, The Ridges, etc.) prohibit rentals under 31 days.
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as rental of 31 consecutive days or fewer (i.e., stays of 31 days or less are STRs).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Spacing/buffer between licensed STRs (660-foot buffer cited for City of Las Vegas); unincorporated Clark County caps total active licenses around 1% of residential housing stock and currently has a moratorium on new licenses.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — minimum $500,000 general liability coverage from an insurer licensed in Nevada.
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosting platforms/'accommodations facilitators' are recognized in the ordinance; platforms automatically collect transient tax for many bookings. Applicants must list all platforms used.
- **Effective Date**: Governed by state AB363 (2021) framework; City TOT increase effective 2025; proposed 2025 amendments to LVMC Chapter 6.75 pending. Specific original effective date Unknown.
- **Compliance Notes**: Multi-step process (CUV → inspection → business license); inspection checks smoke/CO detectors, egress, fire extinguishers, emergency instructions. Local 24-hour emergency contact must be posted outside the property. City actively monitors listings and enforces owner-occupancy.
- **Key Notes**: Jurisdiction is critical: City of Las Vegas (owner-occupied only) vs. unincorporated Clark County (historic residential ban + moratorium on new licenses) vs. Henderson/North Las Vegas, each with separate rules.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to $5,000 cited for violations; owner-occupancy violations have resulted in license revocations and $10,000+ fines; a 2024 case reported a $180,000 fine for an illegal STR.
- **Sources**: https://www.lasvegas.gov/government/departments/planning/land-development/short-term-rentals ; City of Las Vegas (lasvegasnevada.gov) STR page and proposed 2025 ordinance amendment packet; Hostaway; Nevada Real Estate Group; Proper Insurance; 5StarSTR (industry trackers).
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.lasvegas.gov/government/departments/planning/land-development/short-term-rentals](https://www.lasvegas.gov/government/departments/planning/land-development/short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-las-vegas/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-las-vegas/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-nevada-nevada-2026-08-25"></a>LawfulStay, Nevada
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nevada-nevada-2026-08-25`
- **Location**: LawfulStay, Nevada, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: LawfulStay
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-nevada-2026-08-25/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-nevada-2026-08-25/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-25

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### <a id="us-nevada-mesquite"></a>Mesquite, Nevada
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nevada-mesquite`
- **Location**: Mesquite, Nevada, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual Vacation Home Rental License: application fee $35 + annual license fee $50 (per Nevada Legislature 2021 report; verify current fee with city as 2026 ordinance B26-005 was recently adopted). Nevada State Business License also required. As of the June 2026 ordinance amendment, applicants must now also secure a conditional-use permit (CUP) through the planning department before a business license can be issued.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No primary residency requirement identified.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None beyond the standard definition. A vacation home rental license is required for rentals of 27 consecutive calendar days or fewer.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum occupancy: 2 adults per bedroom plus 4 additional guests, capped at 10 total occupants.
- **Tax Rate**: Room/Transient Occupancy Tax is imposed and must be collected and remitted monthly (Mesquite City Code Title 2, Chapter 13, Section 2-13-10). Specific rate to be confirmed with the City of Mesquite; Nevada state lodging tax also applies.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are legal within incorporated Mesquite city limits, subject to zoning compliance (Mesquite City Code §2-13-7). STRs are prohibited in unincorporated Mesquite Township (Clark County's 2022 STR ordinance applies there and bans most STRs in unincorporated areas, with Mesquite Township explicitly exempted but meaning city-limits-only legality). The city's approach is generally permissive across residential zones, provided operators obtain proper licensing and CUP.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay. License applies to rentals of 27 consecutive days or fewer.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None identified beyond the general zoning and licensing framework.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated in identified ordinance provisions, but operators must comply with all standard license conditions (Mesquite City Code §2-13-11).
- **Platform Obligations**: Mandatory posting of city regulations for guests (trash disposal, parking, etc.) inside the property. Mandatory exterior posting showing a local agent's name and phone number. Neighbor notification required when an STR is registered in a neighborhood. The city posts STR locations on the city website.
- **Effective Date**: Original STR ordinance: 2012. Most recent significant amendment: Ordinance B26-005, adopted June 2026 (exact effective date to be confirmed in official codification).
- **Compliance Notes**: As of June 22, 2026, Mesquite City Council unanimously passed Ordinance B26-005, amending Title 2, Chapter 13 of the Mesquite Municipal Code. Key 2026 changes: (1) STR applicants must now secure a conditional-use permit (CUP) through the planning department before a business license can be issued; (2) fine structures are under the discretion of the city manager; (3) ancillary trailers count toward a property's maximum vehicle allowance. The city has regulated STRs since 2012. Owner must designate a local contact with a working landline. Annual renewal requires a current local contact and continued monthly tax filing.
- **Key Notes**: Mesquite is among Nevada's longest-regulated STR markets (since 2012). The June 2026 ordinance tightened rules in response to resident quality-of-life concerns. Investors must confirm whether a specific property address falls within incorporated Mesquite city limits (not Mesquite Township) before purchasing. The city's amlegal.com code (through Ord. B25-014, passed 9-23-2025) is slightly behind the June 2026 amendment; confirm the latest codified version directly with the city. Nevada AB363 population-dependent mandates may not apply to Mesquite until after the 2030 census per the city's legal interpretation.
- **Penalties**: Compliance failures can trigger fines (amount at city manager's discretion per B26-005) and license revocation. Operating without a valid license violates Mesquite City Code §2-13-5.
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofmesquite.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2036; https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/mesquitenv/latest/mesquite_nv/0-0-0-3462 (Mesquite City Code Title 2, Chapter 13 – Vacation Home Rental); https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/mesquitenv/latest/mesquite_nv/0-0-0-3505 (§2-13-5 License Requirements); https://mvprogress.com/2026/06/22/mesquite-city-council-tightens-short-term-rental-rules (June 2026 ordinance coverage); https://www.mesquitenv.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-mesquite/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-mesquite/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-nevada-nevada"></a>Nevada, Nevada
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nevada-nevada`
- **Location**: Nevada, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (enforced via platform payment blocking)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must refuse payment processing for unlicensed STRs
- **Effective Date**: Final adoption expected later August 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Clark County's proposed ordinance aims to strengthen STR regulation by requiring online platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.) to verify licensing before accepting payments. Unlicensed STRs would be prohibited from receiving platform payments. This shifts enforcement burden from individual homeowners to booking platforms.
- **Key Notes**: ['Ordinance targets platforms rather than individual homeowners', 'Platforms must verify STR licensing before payment processing', 'Unlicensed STRs cannot accept payments via regulated platforms', 'Final adoption expected late August 2026']
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/clark-county-proposal-would-ban-platforms-from-taking-payments-for-unlicensed-short-term-rentals/ar-AA28X3DE
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-nevada/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-nevada/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-08

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### <a id="us-nevada-nevada-2026-08-18"></a>Nevada, Nevada
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nevada-nevada-2026-08-18`
- **Location**: Nevada, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms held financially liable for unlicensed properties
- **Effective Date**: Proposed; vote scheduled 2026-08-18
- **Compliance Notes**: Clark County is proposing a new enforcement mechanism to penalize short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and VRBO for hosting unlicensed properties. Under this proposal, platforms would face fines or financial penalties if they allow unlicensed rentals to operate on their services. This shifts enforcement burden from individual hosts to platforms.
- **Key Notes**: ['Proposal being voted on 2026-08-18 (today)', 'Holds platforms financially liable for unlicensed listings', 'Targets Airbnb, VRBO, and similar platforms', 'Aims to reduce unlicensed short-term rental operations']
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://lasvegassun.com/news/2026/aug/18/as-unlicensed-short-term-rentals-persist-clark-cou/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-nevada-2026-08-18/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-nevada-2026-08-18/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-18 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-18

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### <a id="us-nevada-nevada-2026-08-23"></a>Nevada, Nevada
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nevada-nevada-2026-08-23`
- **Location**: Nevada, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Booking platforms must not process reservations or payments for unlicensed short-term rentals; must verify licensure status before allowing listings
- **Effective Date**: 2026-08-18
- **Compliance Notes**: Short-term rental operators in unincorporated Clark County must obtain proper licensing before listing on platforms. Platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) are now prohibited from processing any reservations or payments for unlicensed properties. Hosts must maintain valid county licenses to operate legally.
- **Key Notes**: ['Platforms cannot process payments for unlicensed STRs (effective immediately post-vote)', 'County license required before any platform listing allowed', 'Enforcement targets both unlicensed operators and non-compliant platforms', 'Applies to unincorporated Clark County areas only']
- **Penalties**: Not specified in ordinance text; likely platform-facing financial penalties and operational restrictions
- **Sources**: Not Specified
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-nevada-2026-08-23/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-nevada-2026-08-23/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-23

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### <a id="us-nevada-reno"></a>Reno, Nevada
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nevada-reno`
- **Location**: Reno, Nevada, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Pending — Reno requires an STR permit per its regulation, but the city is still finalizing its ordinance/licensing process; a Nevada state business license is required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register to collect/remit Nevada sales tax, Washoe County room tax, and Reno room tax (via Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority)
- **Permit Fee**: New fee schedule began October 1, 2023 (Unknown exact amounts)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Occupancy limits apply per local ordinance (Unknown specific figure)
- **Tax Rate**: Unknown (Nevada sales tax plus Washoe County and Reno room taxes)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Reno mandates STRs be 660 feet from other residential units and 2,500 feet from resort hotels
- **Minimum Stay**: STR permit required for rentals shorter than 28 consecutive days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 660-foot separation from other residential units; 2,500-foot separation from resort hotels
- **Insurance Required**: Likely — most Nevada jurisdictions require liability insurance with minimum $500,000 coverage per occurrence (confirmed for unincorporated Washoe County; Reno specifics pending)
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: AB363 (statewide framework) effective July 1, 2022; new Reno fee schedule October 1, 2023
- **Compliance Notes**: City of Reno and City of Sparks have separate jurisdiction; Washoe County Planning cannot issue permits for properties within Reno city limits. Enforcement noted as not strictly applied with low licensing compliance
- **Key Notes**: Governed under Nevada Assembly Bill 363 (2021), requiring local governments (pop. 25,000+) to regulate STRs; Reno still developing specific ordinances
- **Penalties**: Substantial fines for non-compliance; permit revocation for repeated violations
- **Sources**: https://www.washoecounty.gov/csd/planning_and_development/short_term_rentals/str_permits.php ; steadily.com Reno STR laws; airbtics.com Reno; proper.insure Nevada; bnbcalc.com Reno guide; checkmaterentals.com Nevada
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.washoecounty.gov/csd/planning_and_development/short_term_rentals/str_permits.php](https://www.washoecounty.gov/csd/planning_and_development/short_term_rentals/str_permits.php)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-reno/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-reno/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-nevada-unincorporated-clark-county"></a>Unincorporated Clark County, Nevada
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nevada-unincorporated-clark-county`
- **Location**: Unincorporated Clark County, Nevada, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Booking platforms must block reservations and payment processing for properties without valid STR licenses in unincorporated Clark County
- **Effective Date**: 2026-08-18
- **Compliance Notes**: Airbnb, VRBO, and other booking platforms are now prohibited from processing reservations or payments for unlicensed short-term rentals in unincorporated Clark County. Property owners must obtain valid STR licenses to be listed and operational. Platforms face financial penalties for processing illegal listings.
- **Key Notes**: ['5-0 Commission vote on August 18, 2026', 'Applies to unincorporated Clark County only (not Las Vegas city proper)', 'Enforcement targets both platforms and unlicensed operators']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://lasvegassun.com/news/2026/aug/18/clark-county-commission-targets-booking-sites-in-5/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-unincorporated-clark-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nevada-unincorporated-clark-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-23

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### <a id="us-new-hampshire-carroll"></a>Carroll, New Hampshire
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-hampshire-carroll`
- **Location**: Carroll, New Hampshire, USA (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Proposed: STRs to be categorized alongside accessory dwelling units and tiny homes under new zoning framework
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — zoning rewrite in early planning stage as of July 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Carroll, NH is in the early stages of a zoning rewrite, developed with the North Country Council, that would for the first time formally classify short-term rentals within the town's zoning ordinance — alongside ADUs and tiny homes. No draft ordinance has been published and no public hearing or vote date has been set. Existing STR operators should monitor the Planning Board for upcoming hearings.
- **Key Notes**: Zoning rewrite is in early planning stage only (week of July 27–31, 2026); STRs not yet formally classified in Carroll's zoning code; collaboration with North Country Council; no ordinance or vote scheduled; outcome could affect STR permissibility by zone.
- **Penalties**: Not specified — no ordinance adopted
- **Sources**: https://carrollnh.org/boards-and-committees/planning-board/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-hampshire-carroll/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-hampshire-carroll/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-01 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-01

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### <a id="us-new-hampshire-concord"></a>Concord, New Hampshire
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-hampshire-concord`
- **Location**: Concord, New Hampshire, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: No dedicated STR permit fee confirmed from official City of Concord sources. General building/zoning compliance may apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not confirmed from official Concord source. General NH housing codes apply.
- **Tax Rate**: New Hampshire Meals and Rooms (Rentals) Tax: 8.5% (state-level, RSA 78-A). Operators must register with NH DRA.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Concord does not appear to have a dedicated STR ordinance as of research date. Certain zones (e.g., OFP district) have been found not to permit short-term or long-term rental complexes without zoning relief (per Concord Zoning Board of Adjustment, 2022). Individual properties must be verified against Concord's zoning code.
- **Minimum Stay**: NH defines STRs as rental of 30 consecutive days or less. No Concord-specific minimum confirmed.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None confirmed from official Concord source.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms may collect and remit NH M&R Tax; hosts should confirm with NH DRA.
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: No dedicated STR ordinance was found for the City of Concord, NH, from official government sources as of July 2026. Concord is primarily a capital/administrative city rather than a major tourism destination. Standard NH zoning rules apply, and operators must comply with NH M&R Tax requirements. Some zones prohibit rental use without zoning relief. Operators should consult the Concord Planning Department and verify their property's zoning classification.
- **Key Notes**: Concord, NH is the state capital and a less prominent STR market compared to Conway or the Lakes Region. No standalone STR ordinance was identified from official government sources. NH's decentralized system means STR rules default to existing zoning codes. Operators must register with NH DRA for the M&R Tax. Verify current rules directly with the City of Concord Planning Division.
- **Penalties**: No STR-specific penalties confirmed from official Concord source. General zoning violations may apply.
- **Sources**: https://www.concordnh.gov/Archive/ViewFile/Item/6068 (Concord ZBA, 2022 short-term rental zoning determination) | https://nhvrta.org/regulations/ | https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-V-78-A.htm | Dedicated Concord STR page: Unknown — verify at https://www.concordnh.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-hampshire-concord/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-hampshire-concord/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-new-hampshire-lake-winnipesaukee"></a>Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-hampshire-lake-winnipesaukee`
- **Location**: Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Varies by municipality surrounding the lake. No single unified permit fee. Individual towns (e.g., Laconia, Meredith, Gilford, Wolfeboro, etc.) set their own permit fees.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Varies by town. Many towns set maximum occupancy limits. Meredith requires documentation that septic systems are adequately sized for maximum occupancy for properties near Lake Winnipesaukee.
- **Tax Rate**: New Hampshire Meals and Rooms (Rentals) Tax: 8.5% (state-level, RSA 78-A). Enforced diligently in the Lakes Region due to high seasonal tourism volumes.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Lake Winnipesaukee is not a single municipality — it spans multiple towns (Laconia, Meredith, Gilford, Alton, Wolfeboro, Tuftonboro, Center Harbor, Moultonborough, etc.), each with its own zoning rules. Laconia implemented owner-occupancy requirements in 2019 to preserve residential neighborhoods. Other surrounding towns may allow relatively unrestricted vacation rentals. Operators must confirm the specific rules of the town in which their property is located.
- **Minimum Stay**: Varies by municipality. NH defines STRs as rental of 30 consecutive days or less.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Varies by municipality. No lake-wide density rule.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms may collect and remit NH M&R Tax in some jurisdictions; hosts should confirm with NH DRA.
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Lake Winnipesaukee is not a single regulatory jurisdiction. STR regulations are set by each surrounding town. Key towns include Laconia (owner-occupancy requirement since 2019), Meredith (septic documentation required), Gilford, Wolfeboro, and others. All operators must obtain an NH DRA Meals and Rooms Tax License. Local permits, parking rules, noise ordinances, and septic requirements vary. Municipalities around the lake may require owners to obtain a local permit and address parking and noise regulations.
- **Key Notes**: There is no single STR ordinance for 'Lake Winnipesaukee' — the lake is bordered by multiple NH towns, each with its own regulations. Laconia is the largest city on the lake and has one of NH's most distinctive STR approaches, with owner-occupancy requirements. Seasonal demand is very high. All operators must register with NH DRA for M&R Tax compliance. Operators must verify requirements with the specific town where their property is located.
- **Penalties**: Vary by municipality. Repeated infractions related to overcrowding, trash, or excessive noise can result in fines or revoked rental privileges.
- **Sources**: https://nhvrta.org/regulations/ | https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-V-78-A.htm (RSA 78-A M&R Tax) | Per-town verification required: e.g., https://www.laconianh.gov, https://www.meredithnh.org — official STR pages not confirmed for all lake towns
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-hampshire-lake-winnipesaukee/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-hampshire-lake-winnipesaukee/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-nh-manchester"></a>Manchester, New Hampshire
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nh-manchester`
- **Location**: Manchester, New Hampshire, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — registration with Planning & Community Development; Certificate of Compliance from Code Enforcement required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee (contact city for current fee)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per zoning
- **Tax Rate**: NH state 8.5% Meals & Rooms tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Safety standards enforced: hard-wired smoke + CO detectors required
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not specified
- **Platform Obligations**: NH 8.5% tax applies
- **Effective Date**: 2024-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Failure to register = daily fines. Active compliance/safety enforcement.
- **Key Notes**: Active compliance framework with daily fines for non-registration. NH's largest city.
- **Penalties**: Daily fines for non-registration
- **Sources**: https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Planning-and-Community-Development ; Manchester Planning & Community Development — manchesternh.gov/Departments/Planning-and-Community-Development
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Planning-and-Community-Development](https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Planning-and-Community-Development)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nh-manchester/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nh-manchester/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-new-hampshire-meredith"></a>Meredith, New Hampshire
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-hampshire-meredith`
- **Location**: Meredith, New Hampshire, USA (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — pending Selectboard vote
- **Compliance Notes**: Meredith is streamlining its short-term rental registration process by removing the requirement for property owners to submit plot plans and obtain state Meals and Room Tax licenses as part of local licensing. Hosts will still need to obtain municipal registration but with reduced documentation burden.
- **Key Notes**: ['Public hearing held August 12, 2026', 'Changes reduce documentation requirements for registration', 'Plot plan no longer required', 'State tax license no longer required for local compliance']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news/local/meredith-selectboard-to-hold-short-term-rental-hearing-vote-on-ambulance-contract/article_95ab681a-5deb-46b6-b41f-1cfc83f0bfc3.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-hampshire-meredith/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-hampshire-meredith/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-19 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-19

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### <a id="us-new-hampshire-north-conway"></a>North Conway, New Hampshire
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-hampshire-north-conway`
- **Location**: North Conway, New Hampshire, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual STR permit fee required (exact amount not confirmed from official source; applicants should verify with Conway Planning Department). Proof of liability insurance typically required as part of permit application.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set by fire safety inspection based on square footage and egress paths. All guest vehicles must be accommodated on the rental property; no street parking for STR guests.
- **Tax Rate**: New Hampshire Meals and Rooms (Rentals) Tax: 8.5% (state-level, governed by RSA 78-A). No confirmed additional local lodging tax.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: North Conway is a village within the Town of Conway. Per the NH Supreme Court (Town of Conway v. Kudrick, May 2, 2023), STRs are permitted in residential districts under the current Conway Zoning Ordinance. Non-owner-occupied STRs are currently allowed. The Kearsarge Lighting Precinct (KLP), a village precinct within Conway/Bartlett, has a separate owner-occupancy requirement for STRs that is currently subject to a federal constitutional challenge.
- **Minimum Stay**: No confirmed minimum stay requirement at town level. Rentals of fewer than 30 days subject to M&R Tax.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No town-wide density cap confirmed from official sources.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms may collect and remit NH M&R Tax; hosts should confirm with the NH Department of Revenue Administration (DRA) whether the platform remits on their behalf.
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Annual STR permit/registration required from Town of Conway. Fire department mandates a safety inspection prior to permit issuance, verifying smoke/CO detectors, egress, and occupancy limits. All STR operators must obtain a Meals and Rooms Tax License from NH DRA. Recent voter referendum rejected explicit permission for STRs everywhere in residential areas, but Select Board was granted authority to regulate and license STRs. Conway's Chapter 72 (rental certificate program) sets safety/habitability standards.
- **Key Notes**: North Conway is a village within the Town of Conway, NH. The NH Supreme Court ruled in May 2023 (Town of Conway v. Kudrick) that STRs are permitted in residential districts under the existing zoning ordinance. The town may still impose reasonable safety and operational regulations. The regulatory environment remains dynamic — owner-occupancy requirements were proposed but subsequently withdrawn. A federal lawsuit challenges KLP's owner-occupancy ordinance on constitutional grounds.
- **Penalties**: Violations can result in fines or permit cancellation. Specific fine amounts not confirmed from official town source — verify with Conway Code Enforcement.
- **Sources**: https://www.nhmunicipal.org/court-update/under-definitions-provided-conway-zoning-ordinance-short-term-rentals-are-allowed | https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/inline-documents/sonh/20220098_nhmunicipalamicusbrief.pdf | https://nhvrta.org/regulations/ | https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-V-78-A.htm (RSA 78-A, M&R Tax) | Direct fee/permit details: verify at https://www.conwaynh.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-hampshire-north-conway/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-hampshire-north-conway/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-nh-portsmouth"></a>Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nh-portsmouth`
- **Location**: Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: CUP/Special Exception application fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — generally required; homeshare model preferred
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per zoning
- **Tax Rate**: NH state 8.5% Meals & Rooms tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs generally prohibited in residential districts unless owner present; non-owner-occupied require CUP
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not specified
- **Platform Obligations**: NH 8.5% tax applies
- **Effective Date**: 2024-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Portsmouth currently has no formal rules for short-term rentals. City Council is developing a new policy designed both to enable enforcement of neighborhood standards and to generate tax revenue from the STR sector.
- **Key Notes**: ['No current STR regulations in place', 'City Council developing new policy', 'Goals: enforcement and tax revenue', 'Details of proposed rules not yet finalized']
- **Penalties**: Not specified; rules still under development
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/portsmouth-has-no-rules-for-short-term-rentals-that-could-soon-change/ar-AA29QWja
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nh-portsmouth/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nh-portsmouth/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-26

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### <a id="us-nj-asbury-park"></a>Asbury Park, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nj-asbury-park`
- **Location**: Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual STR Permit + Certificate of Inspection (CI); zoning confirmation, tax/sewer payment verification, construction dept sign-off required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual permit fee (contact city)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — STRs permitted only in owner-occupied primary residences
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per zoning and fire code
- **Tax Rate**: NJ State 6.625% sales tax + 5% state occupancy fee = 11.625% baseline (Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect); local tax varies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Owner-occupied primary residences only; verify zone before applying
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect and remit NJ state 11.625%; local tax host responsibility
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Annual STR Permit + Certificate of Inspection required. Registration process includes: zoning confirmation, tax/sewer payment verification, construction department sign-off. STRs restricted to owner-occupied primary residences only. Significant fines for operating without permit.
- **Key Notes**: Primary residence only; annual STR Permit + Certificate of Inspection; multi-step registration (zoning, taxes, construction dept); significant fines for non-compliance.
- **Penalties**: Significant fines for operating without permit
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofasburypark.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cityofasburypark.com](https://www.cityofasburypark.com)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-asbury-park/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-asbury-park/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-nj-atlantic-city"></a>Atlantic City, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nj-atlantic-city`
- **Location**: Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual STR registration ($150 application fee); online portal; 24/7 property manager required (1-hour response)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $150 application fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per fire code; must be current on all taxes/sewer/water charges
- **Tax Rate**: NJ State 6.625% sales tax + 5% state occupancy fee = 11.625% baseline (Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect); local tax varies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must be current on all taxes, water, and sewer; free of property maintenance violations
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — minimum $300,000 liability insurance required
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect and remit NJ state 11.625%; local tax host responsibility
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Annual registration via online portal. $150 fee. Minimum $300,000 liability insurance required. 24/7 property manager who can respond within 1 hour mandatory. Property must be current on all taxes, water/sewer charges, and free of maintenance violations.
- **Key Notes**: $150 registration; $300K liability insurance required; 24/7 PM with 1-hour response; must be current on all taxes/utilities; online portal registration.
- **Penalties**: License revocation; fines
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofatlanticcity.org
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cityofatlanticcity.org](https://www.cityofatlanticcity.org)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-atlantic-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-atlantic-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-nj-avalon"></a>Avalon, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nj-avalon`
- **Location**: Avalon, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual Rental License from Borough of Avalon; fire safety inspection every 4 years or upon change of tenant
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual fee (contact Borough Administration: 609-967-5918)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per fire code
- **Tax Rate**: NJ State 6.625% sales tax + 5% state occupancy fee = 11.625% baseline (Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect); local tax varies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must comply with borough zoning
- **Minimum Stay**: Saturday-to-Saturday weekly leases are common market convention
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect and remit NJ state 11.625%; local tax host responsibility
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Comprehensive annual rental licensing system. Fire safety inspections required every 4 years or upon tenant change. Saturday-to-Saturday weekly leases are the market norm in summer.
- **Key Notes**: Annual rental license; 4-year fire inspection cycle; Saturday-to-Saturday weekly lease convention; contact Borough Administration 609-967-5918.
- **Penalties**: Fines; license revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.boroughofavalon.org
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.boroughofavalon.org](https://www.boroughofavalon.org)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-avalon/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-avalon/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-nj-belmar"></a>Belmar, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nj-belmar`
- **Location**: Belmar, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Rental License (Summer or Annual); strictly enforced noise and quality-of-life ordinances
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual license fee (contact Borough Clerk)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per fire code
- **Tax Rate**: NJ State 6.625% sales tax + 5% state occupancy fee = 11.625% baseline (Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect); local tax varies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: General zoning compliance; strict noise enforcement
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect and remit NJ state 11.625%; local tax host responsibility
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Annual rental license required (Summer or Annual options). Strictly enforced noise and quality-of-life ordinances — known for aggressive code enforcement. Popular party-town reputation drives enforcement.
- **Key Notes**: Summer or Annual rental license; strict noise/quality-of-life enforcement; popular shore destination with enforcement reputation.
- **Penalties**: Fines; license revocation; strict noise ordinance enforcement
- **Sources**: https://www.belmar.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.belmar.com](https://www.belmar.com)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-belmar/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-belmar/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-nj-cape-may"></a>Cape May, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nj-cape-may`
- **Location**: Cape May, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual rental license + safety inspection required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual license fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None; seasonal market
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: NJ Sales Tax 6.625% + Occupancy Fee 5% = 11.625%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Annual license + inspection required
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Historic Cape May is a National Historic Landmark. Annual license and safety inspection required. No quantity cap but strict safety rules enforced.
- **Key Notes**: Annual license + safety inspection required; historic district; 11.625% NJ state tax.
- **Penalties**: Fines per offense; license revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.capemaycity.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.capemaycity.com](https://www.capemaycity.com)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-cape-may/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-cape-may/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="us-new-jersey-harrison-township"></a>Harrison Township, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-jersey-harrison-township`
- **Location**: Harrison Township, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **None**
- **Permit / License Required**: No dedicated STR license identified. General rental activity requires a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) prior to any initial tenant occupancy under Chapter 163 of the Township Code. Landlords must also hold a valid landlord license under Chapter 11, Part 2.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — state-level. Hosts must register with the NJ Division of Taxation to collect and remit NJ Sales Tax (6.625%) and the State Occupancy Fee (5%) on short-term stays of fewer than 90 consecutive days, unless a booking platform (e.g., Airbnb, Vrbo) remits these taxes on their behalf.
- **Permit Fee**: No STR-specific municipal permit fee identified. Standard CO application fees apply per Township schedule (exact amount not publicly enumerated in sourced documents). State taxes are a percentage of rental revenue, not a flat fee.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — no STR-specific ordinance found imposing this requirement at the township level.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — no STR-specific day cap ordinance identified for Harrison Township, NJ.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no STR-specific occupancy limit ordinance identified. General NJ Uniform Construction Code habitability and occupancy standards apply.
- **Tax Rate**: State: 6.625% NJ Sales Tax + 5% State Occupancy Fee = 11.625% on rentals under 90 days. Additionally, Harrison Township may optionally enact a Municipal Occupancy Tax of up to 3% (authorized by NJ law for qualifying municipalities); no evidence found that it has done so. Effective maximum if local tax adopted: up to 14.625%.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unknown — no STR-specific zoning overlay or use-classification restriction identified in publicly available Harrison Township, NJ zoning ordinances. General residential zoning applies; hosts should confirm permissibility with the Township Zoning Office.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no STR-specific minimum stay requirement identified. NJ broadly treats rentals under 30 consecutive days as transient/short-term for tax purposes.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no STR density cap or cap-per-block/neighborhood rule identified.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — no township-level STR insurance mandate identified. Industry best practice (and common NJ municipal requirement elsewhere) is a minimum $500,000 general liability policy; standard homeowners insurance typically does not cover commercial STR activity.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo have tax collection and remittance agreements with the State of New Jersey and may collect NJ Sales Tax and State Occupancy Fee on behalf of hosts. Hosts remain ultimately responsible for verifying full tax compliance for any bookings not processed through a remitting platform.
- **Effective Date**: Chapter 163 (Rental Unit Registration) originally adopted 2001-05-21 (Ord. No. 13-2001); amended in its entirety 2005-11-07 (Ord. No. 43-2005). No STR-specific ordinance effective date identified.
- **Compliance Notes**: Harrison Township, NJ (Gloucester County) has not enacted a dedicated short-term rental ordinance as of 2026-07-08. All rental dwellings — including those offered short-term — must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy before initial occupancy and comply with the NJ Uniform Construction Code, the NJ Housing Code, and Township property maintenance standards (Chapter 163, Chapter 159). Landlords must hold a valid landlord license (Chapter 11, Part 2) and are responsible for tenant/occupant conduct; repeat violations can result in license suspension or revocation. New Jersey grants municipalities full authority to regulate STRs locally; Harrison Township has exercised this authority only through its general rental registration and landlord licensing framework, not through STR-specific rules.
- **Key Notes**: 1. No standalone STR ordinance exists for Harrison Township, NJ (Gloucester County) — STRs fall under the general rental/landlord licensing framework. 2. NJ delegates STR regulation entirely to municipalities; state law provides only the tax framework. 3. A proposed NJ Senate Bill S-4106 (2024–2025 session) would set a statewide 2-night minimum for all STR platforms but had not passed as of the research date. 4. Hosts should directly contact the Harrison Township Zoning and Construction Office to confirm current zoning permissibility before listing. 5. HOA or condo association rules, if applicable, may impose additional or more restrictive requirements.
- **Penalties**: Under Chapter 11 (Landlord Licensing): violations may result in formal warning, license non-renewal, suspension, or revocation. Under NJ state law, operating without required tax registration or failing to remit occupancy taxes can result in back taxes, interest, and penalties from the NJ Division of Taxation. No STR-specific fine schedule identified at the township level.
- **Sources**: https://harrisontwp.com/ordinances-resolutions/ ; Township of Harrison NJ – Chapter 163 Rental Unit Registration (ecode360.com/7644298); Harrison Township NJ – Chapter 11 Landlord Licensure (harrisontwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/chapter-11-landlord-licensure.pdf); NJ Division of Taxation – Hotel/Motel Occupancy Fee (nj.gov/treasury/taxation/hotelfeeinfo.shtml); NJ Division of Taxation – Hotels and Motels Occupancy Fee and Municipal Occupancy Tax (nj.gov/treasury/taxation/hotelmotel.shtml); NJ Revised Statutes § 54:32D-1 (law.justia.com); CheckmateRentals – NJ STR Laws (checkmaterentals.com, April 2026); RedAwning – NJ STR Regulations 2025 (redawning.com); MrProps – Airbnb Rules NJ (mrprops.io, May 2026); Municode – Harrison NJ Code (library.municode.com/nj/harrison)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://harrisontwp.com/ordinances-resolutions/](https://harrisontwp.com/ordinances-resolutions/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-jersey-harrison-township/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-jersey-harrison-township/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-08

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### <a id="us-nj-hoboken"></a>Hoboken, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nj-hoboken`
- **Location**: Hoboken, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — city registration required; primary residence only (hosted)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee applies
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: None currently; proposals under discussion
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: NJ Sales Tax 6.625% + State Occupancy Fee 5% = 11.625% total
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Primary residence only; hosted stays
- **Minimum Stay**: None currently
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Annual permit required from Division of Housing Preservation. STRs in rent-controlled properties heavily restricted. Proof of principal residency, utility bills, and $500k liability insurance required. New ordinances under active Council debate as of mid-2026.
- **Key Notes**: Primary-residence permit required; rent-controlled properties restricted; 11.625% state tax.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to $1,250 per offense + possible imprisonment up to 90 days
- **Sources**: https://www.hobokennj.gov/
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.hobokennj.gov/](https://www.hobokennj.gov/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-hoboken/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-hoboken/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="us-nj-jerseycity"></a>Jersey City, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nj-jerseycity`
- **Location**: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes, a Short-Term Rental Permit from the Division of Housing Preservation and a Zoning Compliance Certificate from the Division of Zoning are required prior to operating or advertising.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes, hosts must register with state and local tax authorities for occupancy tax collection.
- **Permit Fee**: $250 initial application fee (non-refundable), $200 annual renewal fee.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes, owner-occupancy is required. Only property owners living on-site as their primary residence are eligible to operate an STR.
- **Rental Day Cap**: 60 nights per calendar year maximum when the owner is not present on-site (unhosted rentals).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Subject to local housing code and fire safety occupant limits based on unit square footage and bedroom count.
- **Tax Rate**: 16.625% combined tax rate (6.625% NJ State Sales Tax, 3% NJ State Occupancy Fee, 1% NJ State Transportation Fee, and 6% Jersey City Municipal Hotel/Occupancy Tax).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Permitted in owner-occupied single-family homes, 2-4 unit multi-family buildings (where owner lives in one unit), and condos/co-ops if allowed by HOA bylaws. Prohibited in tenant-occupied units, rent-controlled/rent-stabilized units, and multi-family buildings with 5+ units.
- **Minimum Stay**: 1 night minimum (short-term rentals defined as stays of 28 consecutive days or fewer).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Property owners living in a 2-4 unit building may operate a maximum of 2 STR units within that building.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes, liability insurance coverage is required pursuant to state and local regulations.
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosting platforms must ensure listings display valid city permit numbers and assist in tax collection and remittance.
- **Effective Date**: December 1, 2019 (Chapter 255 / Ordinance 19-077), strengthened by Ordinance 25-059 in June 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Permits must be renewed annually. Applicants must submit an Owner Affidavit, Property Agent Certification, Responsible Party Certification, Zoning Determination Letter, and post notices to transient occupants.
- **Key Notes**: Passed by Jersey City voters under Municipal Question 1 in November 2019 and upheld in federal court (Nekrilov v. Jersey City). Non-owner tenants are completely prohibited from operating STRs.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to $2,000 per day per violation for unpermitted operation, exceeding the 60-night unhosted cap, or advertising without a permit.
- **Sources**: City of Jersey City Department of Housing, Economic Development and Commerce - Division of Housing Preservation, Chapter 255 of the Jersey City Code
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/housinganddevelopment/housingpreservation](https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/housinganddevelopment/housingpreservation)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-jerseycity/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-jerseycity/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-25

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### <a id="us-nj-long-beach-township"></a>Long Beach Island (LBI), New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nj-long-beach-township`
- **Location**: Long Beach Island (LBI), New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual business and rental registration by April 1; each LBI borough has separate rules
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual registration fee + liability insurance proof required
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per fire code
- **Tax Rate**: NJ State 6.625% sales tax + 5% state occupancy fee = 11.625% baseline (Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect); local tax varies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Each of the 6 LBI municipalities (Barnegat Light, Harvey Cedars, Surf City, Ship Bottom, Long Beach Township, Beach Haven) has separate rules
- **Minimum Stay**: None statewide; weekly conventions common
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of liability insurance required at registration
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect and remit NJ state 11.625%; local tax host responsibility
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: LBI is comprised of 6 separate municipalities — each has its own ordinance. Long Beach Township requires annual registration by April 1 with proof of liability insurance. Beach Haven requires fire safety inspections and rental registration. Do NOT assume uniform rules across the island.
- **Key Notes**: 6 separate municipalities on LBI — verify rules for each specific borough. Long Beach Township: registration by April 1 + liability insurance. Beach Haven: fire safety inspection required. STR-friendly overall.
- **Penalties**: Fines; license revocation per municipality
- **Sources**: https://www.longbeachtownship.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.longbeachtownship.com](https://www.longbeachtownship.com)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-long-beach-township/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-long-beach-township/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-nj-longport"></a>Longport, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nj-longport`
- **Location**: Longport, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual registration and inspection required; 14-day minimum stay
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual fee (contact Borough Clerk)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per zoning code
- **Tax Rate**: NJ State 6.625% sales tax + 5% state occupancy fee = 11.625% baseline (Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect); local tax varies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: 14-day minimum stay required; rentals defined as <1 year
- **Minimum Stay**: 14 consecutive days minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect and remit NJ state 11.625%; local tax host responsibility
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: 14-day minimum stay requirement effectively limits very short weekend bookings. Annual registration and inspection required. Rentals defined as anything less than one year.
- **Key Notes**: 14-day MINIMUM STAY — eliminates weekend bookings. Annual registration and inspection. Quietest/most exclusive of the Atlantic City corridor towns.
- **Penalties**: Fines; registration revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.longportnj.gov
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.longportnj.gov](https://www.longportnj.gov)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-longport/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-longport/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-nj-margate-city"></a>Margate City, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nj-margate-city`
- **Location**: Margate City, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual Rental License; applications start March 1; license valid 1 year from issuance
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual fee (contact Building Dept)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per fire code
- **Tax Rate**: NJ State 6.625% sales tax + 5% state occupancy fee = 11.625% baseline (Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect); local tax varies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: General zoning compliance; license required before tenant moves in
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect and remit NJ state 11.625%; local tax host responsibility
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Annual rental license required. Applications open March 1 each year. License must be obtained BEFORE tenant moves in. Valid 1 year from issuance date.
- **Key Notes**: License required before tenant moves in; applications from March 1; annual renewal. Lucy the Elephant landmark.
- **Penalties**: Fines; license revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.margate-nj.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.margate-nj.com](https://www.margate-nj.com)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-margate-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-margate-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-new-jersey-ocean-grove"></a>Ocean Grove, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-jersey-ocean-grove`
- **Location**: Ocean Grove, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — a Neptune Township Mercantile Registration (business license) is required for all rental activity, along with a Zoning Permit from the Township Zoning Officer confirming permitted use, and a Commercial Rental Application/Certificate from the Code Enforcement Office. The STR permit is processed through the Fire Marshal's Office.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — hosts must collect and remit New Jersey state sales tax (6.625%) and the NJ State Occupancy Fee (5%) on transient stays under 90 days, as required by P.L. 2018 c.49 and P.L. 2019 c.235. Platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO collect and remit these taxes on behalf of hosts in most cases.
- **Permit Fee**: $500 annual STR permit fee (Fire Marshal's Office, Neptune Township). Mercantile registration fee per township fee schedule. Code Enforcement rental certificate fee applies per application.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — Neptune Township's ordinance does not appear to impose a primary-residence/owner-occupancy requirement as of current sourcing, though a responsible local contact requirement has been discussed.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — no annual rental-day cap identified in Neptune Township code for Ocean Grove properties.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — specific per-unit occupancy caps for Ocean Grove STRs not confirmed in available sources; general property maintenance standards apply.
- **Tax Rate**: 11.625% combined state-level: 6.625% NJ Sales Tax + 5% NJ State Hotel & Motel Occupancy Fee on stays under 90 days. No confirmed additional Neptune Township-specific STR surcharge beyond state requirements.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STR use must comply with Neptune Township zoning ordinances; a Zoning Permit is required before a Mercantile Registration is issued. The Zoning Officer must confirm the use is permitted or grandfathered. Ocean Grove is a nationally registered historic district within Neptune Township, which may impose additional architectural/zoning constraints.
- **Minimum Stay**: Neptune Township's April 2024 amended ordinance (Ord. 24-16) increased the minimum stay requirement for STRs; the specific new minimum night threshold is not fully detailed in publicly available summaries, but the amendment explicitly increased the minimum stay from the prior code. Verify current minimum directly with Neptune Township Code Enforcement.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no confirmed density cap or per-block/per-zone limit on number of STR licenses identified for Ocean Grove specifically.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — not explicitly confirmed in Neptune Township STR ordinance language available; liability insurance is commonly required across Monmouth County STR frameworks but not verified as mandatory in Neptune Township code.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) are required by NJ state law to collect and remit the 6.625% Sales Tax and 5% State Occupancy Fee for bookings made through transient space marketplaces. No additional Neptune Township-specific platform obligations confirmed.
- **Effective Date**: Neptune Township STR framework (Chapter 12 Property Maintenance Code) as amended by Ord. 24-16, introduced April 8, 2024 (exact adoption/effective date of final ordinance not confirmed in available sources). State tax obligations effective under P.L. 2018 c.49 and P.L. 2019 c.235.
- **Compliance Notes**: Ocean Grove is a neighborhood within Neptune Township (not a separate municipality); all STR regulation is set by Neptune Township. The April 8, 2024 Township Committee meeting introduced Ord. 24-16, which amended Chapter 12 (Property Maintenance) to retitle and expand the STR section, increase minimum stays, and add bonding/quality-of-life requirements. Community members at the June 2024 committee meeting argued Ocean Grove should be excluded from stricter STR provisions given its 100+ year short-term vacation rental tradition. A pending NJ State bill (S4453/A5172, introduced June 2026) would require owner or agent presence during stays of 30 days or less statewide; as of July 2026 it remains pending in Senate committee.
- **Key Notes**: Ocean Grove is one of New Jersey's most historic shore communities with over 100 years of short-term rental tradition. It operates under Neptune Township's jurisdiction. Hosts must obtain: (1) Zoning Permit, (2) Mercantile Registration, and (3) Commercial Rental Certificate from Code Enforcement — in that sequence. The 2024 ordinance amendment increased minimum stays and added bonding requirements. The NJ DCA issued a 2026 notice reminding municipalities of their authority to allow STR activity in connection with FIFA World Cup and America's 250th Anniversary events.
- **Penalties**: Violations of Neptune Township mercantile/STR ordinance are subject to enforcement by the Police Department and Code Enforcement. Specific fine amounts not confirmed in available sources. The pending NJ State bill S4453 would impose $1,000 civil penalties per violation if enacted.
- **Sources**: Neptune Township Official Website (neptunetownship.org) — Mercantile & How Do I pages; Neptune Township Committee Packet April 8 2024 (Ord. 24-16 STR amendment); Neptune Township Committee Minutes June 10 2024; BNBCalc Monmouth County NJ Guide; RedAwning NJ STR Laws 2026; NJ DCA Local Finance Notice 2026-09; Blogfinger.net April 2024 (community letter); STRProfitMap NJ; shortrentalrules.com (NJ S4453 pending bill, July 2026)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-jersey-ocean-grove/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-jersey-ocean-grove/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-26

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### <a id="us-nj-plainfield"></a>Plainfield, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nj-plainfield`
- **Location**: Plainfield, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Certificate of Compliance + registration per Chapter 17, Article XX; STR defined as ≤28 consecutive days
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: N/A (banned)
- **Rental Day Cap**: ≤28 consecutive days (definition of STR)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: NJ Sales Tax 6.625% + State Occupancy Fee 5% = 11.625% total
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs prohibited in residential zones
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Ordinance Chapter 17, Article XX, §§17:20-1 through 17:20-8 establishes registration and operation requirements. Certificate of Compliance also required. Contact Division of Inspections for enforcement details.
- **Key Notes**: STR registration required under Chapter 17; STR defined as ≤28 days; 11.625% NJ state tax.
- **Penalties**: Code enforcement fines
- **Sources**: https://www.plainfieldnj.gov/
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://ecode360.com/PL1065](https://ecode360.com/PL1065)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-plainfield/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-plainfield/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="us-nj-point-pleasant-beach"></a>Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nj-point-pleasant-beach`
- **Location**: Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — rental license required; hard ban on stays <30 days in many residential contexts
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual license fee (contact borough)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 30-day minimum stay requirement
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per fire code
- **Tax Rate**: NJ State 6.625% sales tax + 5% state occupancy fee = 11.625% baseline (Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect); local tax varies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: 30-day minimum stay requirement as of late 2025/2026 — effectively bans traditional STRs in many residential zones
- **Minimum Stay**: 30 days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect and remit NJ state 11.625%; local tax host responsibility
- **Effective Date**: 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Hard 30-day minimum stay requirement enacted late 2025/2026 effectively bans traditional Airbnb-style bookings in residential zones. One of the more aggressive STR restriction moves on the Jersey Shore.
- **Key Notes**: 30-day minimum stay enacted ~2025/2026 — effectively bans Airbnb-style stays in residential zones. Jenkinson's Boardwalk destination.
- **Penalties**: Fines; license revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.pointpleasantbeach.org
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.pointpleasantbeach.org](https://www.pointpleasantbeach.org)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-point-pleasant-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-point-pleasant-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-nj-princeton"></a>Princeton, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nj-princeton`
- **Location**: Princeton, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual rental registration required; no specific STR-only ordinance
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual registration fee (contact municipality)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per zoning and building code
- **Tax Rate**: NJ State 6.625% sales tax + 5% state occupancy fee = 11.625% baseline (Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect); local tax varies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must comply with Princeton zoning; R-1 areas may have practical restrictions
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect and remit NJ state 11.625%; local tax host responsibility
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: No STR-specific ordinance. Annual rental registration applies. University-driven demand (graduations, reunions, game weekends, academic visitors).
- **Key Notes**: No STR-specific ordinance; annual rental registration; Princeton University drives strong seasonal demand (graduations, reunions).
- **Penalties**: Standard code enforcement
- **Sources**: https://www.princetonnj.gov
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.princetonnj.gov](https://www.princetonnj.gov)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-princeton/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-princeton/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-nj-sea-isle-city"></a>Sea Isle City, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nj-sea-isle-city`
- **Location**: Sea Isle City, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual Municipal Mercantile Rental Permit; fire safety inspection + Certificate of Self-Inspection required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual mercantile rental permit fee (contact city clerk)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per fire code
- **Tax Rate**: NJ State 6.625% sales tax + 5% state occupancy fee = 11.625% baseline (Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect); local tax varies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: General zoning compliance
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Local contact must be Cape May County resident; license # on listings
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Annual Municipal Mercantile Rental Permit mandatory. Fire safety inspection + Certificate of Self-Inspection required. Local contact person must be a Cape May County resident and available for emergencies.
- **Key Notes**: Municipal Mercantile Rental Permit required; fire safety inspection; Cape May County resident local contact required; self-inspection certificate required.
- **Penalties**: Fines; permit revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.seaislecitynj.us
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.seaislecitynj.us](https://www.seaislecitynj.us)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-sea-isle-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-sea-isle-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-nj-seaside-heights"></a>Seaside Heights, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nj-seaside-heights`
- **Location**: Seaside Heights, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual rental license/mercantile license required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual fee (contact borough)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per fire code
- **Tax Rate**: NJ State 6.625% sales tax + 5% state occupancy fee = 11.625% baseline (Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect); local tax varies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: General zoning compliance
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect and remit NJ state 11.625%; local tax host responsibility
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Annual rental/mercantile license required. Known for heavy summer tourism (Jersey Shore TV show fame). High seasonal demand; significant enforcement of noise and quality-of-life ordinances.
- **Key Notes**: Annual license required; heavy seasonal demand (Jersey Shore TV); strict quality-of-life enforcement.
- **Penalties**: Fines; license revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.seaside-heights.nj.us
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.seaside-heights.nj.us](https://www.seaside-heights.nj.us)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-seaside-heights/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-seaside-heights/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-nj-spring-lake"></a>Spring Lake, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nj-spring-lake`
- **Location**: Spring Lake, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — STR license valid May 15–September 15 only; $100/year; applies to rentals <175 days
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $100/year; seasonal license May 15–September 15
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None; seasonal window only (May 15–Sept 15)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per fire code
- **Tax Rate**: NJ State 6.625% sales tax + 5% state occupancy fee = 11.625% baseline (Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect); local tax varies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STR license valid only within seasonal window (May 15–September 15)
- **Minimum Stay**: None within season
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect and remit NJ state 11.625%; local tax host responsibility
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Short-term rental license valid only May 15 through September 15 each year. Applies to rentals under 175 days. $100 annual fee. Extremely affluent 'Irish Riviera' community — formal and quieter than neighboring beach towns.
- **Key Notes**: Seasonal STR window: May 15–September 15 only; $100/year; rentals <175 days; 'Irish Riviera' — upscale formal atmosphere.
- **Penalties**: Fines for out-of-season or unlicensed rentals
- **Sources**: https://www.springlakeboro.org
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.springlakeboro.org](https://www.springlakeboro.org)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-spring-lake/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-spring-lake/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-nj-stone-harbor"></a>Stone Harbor, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nj-stone-harbor`
- **Location**: Stone Harbor, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual rental registration and license; periodic safety inspections required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual license fee (contact Borough Clerk for current licensing packet)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per safety and zoning standards
- **Tax Rate**: NJ State 6.625% sales tax + 5% state occupancy fee = 11.625% baseline (Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect); local tax varies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Property must meet safety and zoning standards
- **Minimum Stay**: Saturday-to-Saturday weekly convention common in summer
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect and remit NJ state 11.625%; local tax host responsibility
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Annual rental registration and license required. Periodic inspections to attest safety and zoning compliance. Saturday-to-Saturday weekly lease convention is typical for summer rentals.
- **Key Notes**: Annual registration and license required; periodic safety inspections; Saturday-to-Saturday convention; contact Borough Clerk for current requirements.
- **Penalties**: Fines; license revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.stoneharborboro.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.stoneharborboro.com](https://www.stoneharborboro.com)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-stone-harbor/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-stone-harbor/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-nj-toms-river"></a>Toms River, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nj-toms-river`
- **Location**: Toms River, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual Rental Certificate of Inspection; proof of insurance required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual certificate fee (contact township)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Mainland: 30-day minimum stay (effectively bans short-term); Barrier Island: seasonal Apr 1–Nov 30 permitted
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per fire code
- **Tax Rate**: NJ State 6.625% sales tax + 5% state occupancy fee = 11.625% baseline (Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect); local tax varies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Two-tier system: Mainland = 30-day minimum (STR effectively banned); Barrier Island = seasonal STRs April 1–November 30 only
- **Minimum Stay**: 30 days (mainland) or seasonal (barrier island)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of insurance required
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect and remit NJ state 11.625%; local tax host responsibility
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Two-tier system: MAINLAND — 30-day minimum stay makes traditional STRs effectively prohibited. BARRIER ISLAND — seasonal STRs permitted April 1 through November 30. Annual Rental Certificate of Inspection required. Verify specific zone.
- **Key Notes**: Two-tier: Mainland = 30-day minimum (STRs effectively banned); Barrier Island = seasonal Apr 1–Nov 30 permitted. Annual Certificate of Inspection required.
- **Penalties**: Fines; certificate revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.tomsrivertownship.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tomsrivertownship.com](https://www.tomsrivertownship.com)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-toms-river/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-toms-river/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-nj-ventnor-city"></a>Ventnor City, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nj-ventnor-city`
- **Location**: Ventnor City, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual Mercantile License required; $750/year
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $750/year
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per fire code
- **Tax Rate**: NJ State 6.625% sales tax + 5% state occupancy fee = 11.625% baseline (Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect); local tax varies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: General zoning compliance
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect and remit NJ state 11.625%; local tax host responsibility
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Annual mercantile license required at $750/year. One of the higher license fees in NJ. Adjacent to Atlantic City; more residential character.
- **Key Notes**: $750/year mercantile license — one of the highest license fees in NJ. Adjacent to Atlantic City.
- **Penalties**: Fines; license revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.ventnorcity.org
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.ventnorcity.org](https://www.ventnorcity.org)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-ventnor-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-ventnor-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-nj-wildwood"></a>Wildwood, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nj-wildwood`
- **Location**: Wildwood, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual Mercantile License required; property must be registered with city
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual mercantile license fee (contact city clerk)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per fire code; 10PM curfew for minors enforced
- **Tax Rate**: NJ State 6.625% sales tax + 5% state occupancy fee = 11.625% baseline (Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect); local tax varies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: General zoning compliance
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect and remit NJ state 11.625%; local tax host responsibility
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Annual Mercantile License required. City inspections part of licensing process. 10PM curfew for minors. Adjacent Wildwood Crest has separate, more stringent rules including floor plans, fire prevention inspections, and Certificate of Zoning Use Compliance.
- **Key Notes**: Mercantile License required; 10PM minor curfew. NOTE: Wildwood Crest is a separate municipality with stricter rules — floor plans, fire inspection, Certificate of Zoning Use Compliance all required.
- **Penalties**: Fines; license revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.wildwoodnj.org
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.wildwoodnj.org](https://www.wildwoodnj.org)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-wildwood/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-wildwood/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-nj-wildwood-crest"></a>Wildwood Crest, New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nj-wildwood-crest`
- **Location**: Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual Rental License; floor plan required; fire prevention inspection required; Certificate of Zoning Use Compliance required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual license fee (contact borough)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per fire code
- **Tax Rate**: NJ State 6.625% sales tax + 5% state occupancy fee = 11.625% baseline (Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect); local tax varies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Certificate of Zoning Use Compliance required
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect and remit NJ state 11.625%; local tax host responsibility
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: More stringent than neighboring Wildwood. Floor plan submission, fire prevention inspection, and Certificate of Zoning Use Compliance all required before license issued.
- **Key Notes**: Stricter than Wildwood — floor plan, fire inspection, Certificate of Zoning Use Compliance all required. Separate municipality from Wildwood.
- **Penalties**: Fines; license revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.wildwoodcrest.org
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.wildwoodcrest.org](https://www.wildwoodcrest.org)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-wildwood-crest/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nj-wildwood-crest/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-02

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### <a id="us-nm-albuquerque"></a>Albuquerque, New Mexico
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nm-albuquerque`
- **Location**: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $90
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: ~13.6% total (5% Lodgers' Tax + 1% hospitality fee + ~8.6% state GRT)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2021-04-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Initial permit $120; annual renewal $90. Local contact within 20 miles required 24/7. Occupancy: 2 adults/bedroom + 2 additional. Gatherings capped at 2x overnight occupancy (max 20 persons); must disperse by 10 PM if over overnight limit. Good Neighbor Agreement must be posted inside unit. Floor plan + proof of insurance required. Proposed buffer zone restrictions voted down by City Council in early 2026.
- **Key Notes**: $120 new / $90 renewal. Most permissive major STR market in New Mexico. No caps, no buffer zones (proposed restrictions rejected). Ordinance O-20-30, effective April 2021.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://albuquerque.munirevs.com
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nm-albuquerque/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nm-albuquerque/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-new-mexico-angel-fire"></a>Angel Fire, New Mexico
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-mexico-angel-fire`
- **Location**: Angel Fire, New Mexico, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Village of Angel Fire Short Term Rental Permit required (fee schedule per Resolution No. 2024-76, adopted December 16, 2024 — exact fee amounts not published in available sources; contact Village at https://www.angelfirenm.gov). Village of Angel Fire Business Registration also required. Fire Inspection Self-Inspection Form required prior to permit issuance.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum guest capacity is determined by the number of bathrooms in the property (per visitangelfirenm.com STR compliance page, consistent with Village permit requirements).
- **Tax Rate**: New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (GRT): ~7.5208% of gross rental receipts. Angel Fire Lodgers' Tax: 5%. Sports & Recreation Fee: 2.4%. All taxes are collected on total gross rental charged (including cleaning fees, pet fees, and other charges). Monthly Lodgers' Tax reports required even in months with zero rental activity.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs allowed throughout most of the village. Properties within Angel Fire Resort membership area may require additional approval from the Environmental Architectural Control Committee (EACC). COA/condo association rules may be more restrictive and override Village regulations.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No cap on total number of STR permits issued village-wide.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: STR operators remain responsible for ensuring all required taxes are collected and remitted to proper authorities regardless of whether booking platforms collect certain taxes.
- **Effective Date**: Title 12 STR framework ongoing. Resolution No. 2024-76 (permit rates): December 16, 2024. Code current through Ord. 2026-03, January 13, 2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: Governing code: Village of Angel Fire Code Title 12 (Short Term Rental), Chapter 1 (Short Term Nightly Rental), Sections 12-1-1 through 12-1-6. Operators must obtain: (1) NM Gross Receipts Tax number (CRS number) from NM Taxation & Revenue Dept; (2) Village of Angel Fire Business Registration; (3) Village STR Permit per unit. All STR properties must submit a Fire Inspection Self-Inspection Form reviewed by Angel Fire Fire Department. Street parking not permitted; adequate on-site parking must be provided. Beginning January 2026, failure to report or pay Lodgers' Tax by monthly deadline results in penalties. Code current through Ord. 2026-03, passed January 13, 2026.
- **Key Notes**: Angel Fire is a four-season mountain resort community at 8,600 ft elevation in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. STRs are widely permitted and central to the local tourism economy. No village-wide permit cap. HOA/COA governing documents must always be reviewed as they may restrict STRs more severely than Village code. Monthly Lodgers' Tax filing is mandatory even with zero activity.
- **Penalties**: Beginning January 2026: failure to report or pay Lodgers' Tax by monthly deadline results in penalties (specific penalty amounts not published in available official sources; confirm with Village). Section 12-1-6 of Village Code governs violations.
- **Sources**: Village of Angel Fire Official STR Page: https://www.angelfirenm.gov/388; Village of Angel Fire Code Title 12 (AMLegal): https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/angelfirenm/latest/angelfire_nm/0-0-0-11302; 2025 STR Permit Application (angelfirenm.gov): https://www.angelfirenm.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3863/2025-Short-Term-Rental-Permit-Application
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-mexico-angel-fire/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-mexico-angel-fire/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-new-mexico-chama"></a>Chama, New Mexico Short-Term Rental Regulations 2026 | LawfulStay, New Mexico
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-mexico-chama`
- **Location**: Chama, New Mexico Short-Term Rental Regulations 2026 | LawfulStay, New Mexico, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: LawfulStay
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-mexico-chama/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-mexico-chama/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-nm-cloudcroft"></a>Cloudcroft, New Mexico
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nm-cloudcroft`
- **Location**: Cloudcroft, New Mexico, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **None**
- **Permit / License Required**: No
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: 0
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Village Lodgers' Tax + state GRT (exact combined rate — verify with village)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: No formal STR-specific permit ordinance as of July 2026. Village focuses on Lodgers' Tax compliance rather than STR permitting. General business registration and zoning compliance may apply — contact Village Office at 575-682-2411 to confirm. Lodgers' Tax Advisory Board re-established 2024; village is implementing Rentalscape software for monitoring. HOA covenants may impose stricter restrictions. New regulations possible in near term.
- **Key Notes**: Small mountain village (~700 permanent residents) with booming vacation rental market. Currently unregulated — monitor for future ordinance. Village Office: 575-682-2411.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://villageofcloudcroftnm.net
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nm-cloudcroft/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nm-cloudcroft/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-new-mexico-las-cruces"></a>Las Cruces, New Mexico
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-mexico-las-cruces`
- **Location**: Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: City of Las Cruces annual business registration fee: $35/year. Visit Las Cruces one-time registration fee: $50/unit. Visit Las Cruces annual renewal fee: $35/unit/year. New Mexico State Tax ID required at time of city business registration.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Yes — maximum two guests per bedroom; additional restrictions may apply in residential neighborhoods. Occupancy limits must be posted prominently inside unit.
- **Tax Rate**: 5% City of Las Cruces Lodgers' Tax (on gross taxable rent, remitted monthly to City). New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) also applies (~7.5–8.3125% depending on location within city; verify current rate with NM Taxation & Revenue Dept). Total combined tax burden typically 12–13%+.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must comply with City of Las Cruces Land Development Code and zoning regulations. STRs must adhere to all city codes including parking, noise, housing, and building requirements.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None confirmed.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: City works with Granicus to monitor and identify STR listings across platforms. Operators must provide a responsible local contact for complaints and are responsible for ensuring all taxes are collected and remitted.
- **Effective Date**: January 1, 2026 (ordinance effective); July 1, 2026 (active enforcement).
- **Compliance Notes**: New ordinance effective January 1, 2026; enforcement began July 1, 2026. Operators must: (1) register as a city business; (2) register with Visit Las Cruces; (3) post business registration inside unit; (4) maintain insurance coverage; (5) meet basic safety standards; (6) provide adequate parking guidance; (7) follow occupancy and gathering limits; (8) provide 24/7 responsible local contact information; (9) complete neighborhood notification for property owners within 500 feet. Existing operators as of Jan 1, 2026 had 30 days to submit business registration application. Ordinance O-2906 governs Lodgers' Tax requirements. Failure to comply results in non-issuance of business registration.
- **Key Notes**: Las Cruces is New Mexico's second-largest city. The 2026 ordinance updated and significantly expanded earlier Lodgers' Tax Ordinance O-2906 (originally amended Jan 1, 2020). Approximately 465 STR listings identified on platforms by city in Oct 2025, but only ~74 were registered with Visit Las Cruces at that time — indicating significant enforcement opportunity. City uses Granicus compliance monitoring.
- **Penalties**: Failure to comply results in non-issuance of business registration. Specific fine schedule for violations (first, second, third offense and revocation thresholds) was directed to be clarified in final ordinance drafting; confirm current schedule at lascruces.gov/STR.
- **Sources**: City of Las Cruces Official STR Page: https://lascruces.gov/property/short-term-rental-property-registration-lodgers-tax-guidelines/ (also accessible at https://LasCruces.gov/STR)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-mexico-las-cruces/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-mexico-las-cruces/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-new-mexico-red-river"></a>Red River, New Mexico
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-mexico-red-river`
- **Location**: Red River, New Mexico, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual STR permit required (specific fee amounts not published in available official sources; contact Town of Red River Planning & Zoning at (575) 754-2277 ext. 201). Permit is property-specific and non-transferable.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Governed by ordinance; occupancy limits apply per unit. Guests subject to noise and nuisance ordinances.
- **Tax Rate**: New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) applies to all lodging income (rate varies; all STR operators must register with NM Taxation and Revenue Department for a CRS number). Town of Red River Lodgers' Tax also applies (rate to be confirmed with Town Clerk; typical NM mountain town rate is 5%). Check if Sports/Recreation fee also applicable.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs in R1A and R3 residential zones may be rented for periods of less than 30 days only as provided in Town Ordinance 2022-01. Ordinance does NOT apply to hotels, motels, lodges, and condominiums (which are regulated separately).
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None confirmed at town level.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: STR permit must be current and valid. NM CRS number required. Depending on business structure, registration with NM Secretary of State may be required.
- **Effective Date**: Town of Red River Ordinance 2022-01, passed February 28, 2023.
- **Compliance Notes**: Governing ordinance: Town of Red River Ordinance 2022-01 ('Short-Term Residential Rental Ordinance'), passed February 28, 2023 (updated draft 2022-01). No person may rent or lease a Short-Term Residential Rental Unit without a current valid STR permit issued by the Town. Permits are issued to property owner or property manager only and are NOT transferable. Before permit issuance, property must pass inspection by the Planning and Zoning Administrator. Safety requirements include: smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, first aid kit, emergency contact information posted prominently. Altitude awareness information recommended given 8,750 ft elevation. Application process typically takes 2–4 weeks.
- **Key Notes**: Red River is a small mountain ski and tourist town in northern New Mexico at ~8,750 ft elevation. The STR ordinance applies specifically to residential properties (R1A and R3 zones); hotels, motels, lodges, and condominiums are excluded from this ordinance's scope. Red River is within Taos County; however, the Town of Red River is an incorporated municipality with its own STR framework — the Taos County STR ordinance (400-permit cap, Aug 2024) applies only to unincorporated areas of the county, NOT to the Town of Red River. Mayor of Red River publicly opposed the Taos County ordinance.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a valid permit is a violation of the ordinance (specific fine amounts not published in available sources). Occupants are subject to noise and nuisance ordinance citations and fines. Confirm current penalty schedule with Town.
- **Sources**: Town of Red River Official STR Ordinance Page: https://www.redrivernm.gov/ordinance/short-term-rental-ordinance; Town of Red River STR Permit Page: https://www.redrivernm.gov/how-do-i/page/short-term-rental-permit; Ordinance 2022-01 Draft (PDF, webgen1files1.revize.com/townofredrivernm): https://webgen1files1.revize.com/townofredrivernm/Document%20Center/Agenda%20Minutes/Town%20Council%20Agendas%20%26%20Packets/2022/Short%20term%20rental%20ordinance%202022-01%20Draft%20update.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-mexico-red-river/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-mexico-red-river/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-nm-ruidoso"></a>Ruidoso, New Mexico
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nm-ruidoso`
- **Location**: Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $300
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: ~13-14% total (5% Lodgers' Tax + state GRT)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2025-02-01
- **Compliance Notes**: $300/year including annual compliance inspection. $50 reinspection fee if failed. $300 late renewal penalty. Tax due 25th of each month (zero-reports required). Max occupancy: 2 adults per sleeping unit. 1 off-street parking space required per sleeping unit. Fire pits/open flames STRICTLY PROHIBITED at all STR properties. NM CRS Business Registration Number required. Updated Ordinance 2025-01 (February 2025) and Ordinance 2026-10 (June 2026).
- **Key Notes**: $300/year. Mountain resort town with booming STR market. Strict fire safety (no open flames). Most recently updated June 2026. Active enforcement via online portal (munirevs.com).
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nm-ruidoso/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nm-ruidoso/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-nm-santa-fe"></a>Santa Fe, New Mexico
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nm-santa-fe`
- **Location**: Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — all STRs need a Business Registration plus either a Residential Short-Term Rental Permit or a Non-Residential STR Registration, depending on zoning.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — a New Mexico CRS/GRT (gross receipts) number is required, and city lodgers' tax applies.
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (specific permit/registration fee amounts not sourced; late renewal fee applies after the standard deadline).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No primary-residence requirement, but residential permits are limited to one per natural person.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Seven-day rule: a unit may be rented only once in a seven-day period, except between Nov 15 and Jan 15 when the rule is waived.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum guests equals twice the number of bedrooms.
- **Tax Rate**: ~15% total (5% city Lodger's Tax + 2% convention center fee + ~8% state GRT)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Residential STRs require a permit; cannot be within 50 feet of another residential STR (proximity rule). In multi-unit developments of 4+ units, no more than 25% of units may be STRs and no more than 12 permits per multi-unit structure. Non-residential zones require a registration with no cap (except 12-per-building rule).
- **Minimum Stay**: None (STR = any dwelling unit rented for less than 30 calendar days); subject to the seven-day frequency rule instead.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Citywide cap of 1,000 residential STR permits; permits non-transferable on sale (limited spousal/domestic-partner transfer on death); 50-ft proximity rule; 25%/12-permit multi-unit limits.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of insurance is among the required application documents.
- **Platform Obligations**: Owner must post permit/registration number on all advertisements including Airbnb and Vrbo; if a permit/registration is invalid, the platform must remove the listing within 5 days.
- **Effective Date**: 2021 (city framework; current renewal cycle for CY2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: 1,000-permit citywide residential cap; waitlist when full. Units must be 50+ feet apart in residential zones. Multi-unit buildings: max 25% of units as STR. Neighbors within 200 feet must be notified. 1 permit per natural person max; permits non-transferable upon property sale. Monitored via Granicus/Host Compliance software. $100 one-time application/inspection fee + ~$325 annual license renewal. Late renewal (after March 15): additional $50. Santa Fe County (unincorporated): separate rules under Ordinance 2022-07.
- **Key Notes**: Properties outside city limits fall under Santa Fe County's separate STR ordinance (2022-07, effective Nov 24, 2022), which uses owner-occupied vs. non-owner-occupied categories and CDP-level caps (e.g., 7% of housing stock in some CDPs).
- **Penalties**: Listing removal by platforms for invalid permits; standard city enforcement for non-compliance (specific fine amounts not sourced).
- **Sources**: City of Santa Fe (santafenm.gov STR pages); New Mexico STRA; Santa Fe County (santafecountynm.gov; Ordinance 2022-07 FAQ); STRProfitMap | https://www.santafenm.gov/short_term_rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nm-santa-fe/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nm-santa-fe/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-nm-taos"></a>Taos, New Mexico
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nm-taos`
- **Location**: Taos, New Mexico, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $300
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 120-unit hard cap town-wide; STRs prohibited in Historic District and Hotel Overlay Zones
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: ~14.2% total (state GRT + local Lodgers' Tax)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2024-10-19
- **Compliance Notes**: Town of Taos (incorporated): 120-permit hard cap. STRs prohibited in Historic District, Historic/Hotel Overlay Zones, and Central Business District (with limited exceptions). Fee: ~$300/yr primary residence, ~$400/yr non-primary. Taos County (unincorporated, separate rules): 400-permit county cap (Ordinance 2024-4, effective October 19, 2024); $400/yr + $100 application fee. Always verify city vs. county jurisdiction for specific parcel.
- **Key Notes**: 120-unit cap (Town) — effectively no new permits available when full. Historic District banned. Taos County has separate 400-unit cap. Two distinct jurisdictions with different rules.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.taosnm.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nm-taos/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nm-taos/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-new-york-albany"></a>Albany, New York
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-york-albany`
- **Location**: Albany, New York, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Permit fee amount not confirmed in official sources reviewed. Residential Occupancy Permit (Rental Dwelling Registry) required. NYS STR registry registration required (eff. March 25, 2025).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: None confirmed in final adopted ordinance text reviewed.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Subject to standard housing code; no specific STR-only cap confirmed.
- **Tax Rate**: NY State sales tax (4%) + Albany County/city local taxes applicable on transient lodging. No city-specific hotel occupancy tax on STRs confirmed as separately adopted. State platforms must collect/remit under S.885C/A.4130C.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Per April 2024 Council draft ordinance, STRs shall only be operated as an Accessory Use wherever located in the City of Albany (Ch. 375 Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance, Sec. 375-602). Downtown and historic districts may have stricter rules.
- **Minimum Stay**: No city-mandated minimum stay confirmed. NY State Multiple Dwelling Law 30-day rule applies to Class A multi-unit buildings.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not confirmed in official final ordinance text reviewed.
- **Insurance Required**: Proposed draft ordinance includes insurance requirements consistent with NYS framework; not confirmed as finally adopted.
- **Platform Obligations**: Under NYS S.885C/A.4130C (eff. March 25, 2025), platforms must verify registrations, remove unregistered listings, and collect/remit applicable taxes.
- **Effective Date**: Residential Dwelling Registry: ongoing under Ch. 231; STR-specific ordinance: draft reviewed April 3, 2024 — final adoption status as of July 2026 unconfirmed; NYS registry: March 25, 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Albany's STR regulatory framework is in an active transitional/pending state. The city held a public forum in February 2024 and the Common Council considered a draft STR ordinance in April 2024 that would: (1) require a permit from the City of Albany; (2) make permits non-transferable; (3) restrict STRs to accessory use only; (4) require posting of permit at property egress; (5) require proof of primary residence. The City also maintains a Residential Occupancy Permit / Rental Dwelling Registry under Ch. 231, Part 4 of the Albany City Code. As of mid-2026, final adoption status of the comprehensive STR-specific ordinance should be verified directly with the city.
- **Key Notes**: Albany is in an active rulemaking phase for STRs. A comprehensive STR permit ordinance was under Council review in 2024. The city's STR page (albanyny.gov/2268) was updated with public forum materials in 2024. Operators must monitor Albany Common Council for final adoption. State STR registry (dos.ny.gov) is mandatory regardless of local status.
- **Penalties**: Violations of the Residential Dwelling Registry (Ch. 231) subject owners to code enforcement action. Once an STR permit ordinance is fully adopted, violations would carry administrative penalties. NY State civil penalties up to $7,500/violation for unlawful advertising under the Multiple Dwelling Law.
- **Sources**: City of Albany STR page: https://www.albanyny.gov/2268/Short-Term-Rentals; Albany Common Council April 3, 2024 agenda (STR draft ordinance): https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04032024-1522; Albany City Code Ch. 231 Part 4 (Rental Registry): https://ecode360.com/7683335; NYS DOS STR Registry: https://dos.ny.gov/short-term-rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-albany/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-albany/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-new-york-buffalo"></a>Buffalo, New York
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-york-buffalo`
- **Location**: Buffalo, New York, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Owner-occupied STRs outside N-4-30/N-4-50 zones: registry fee ~$25–$50/yr + certificate ~$150 first year / $75 renewals + $75 inspection fee. Non-owner-occupied STRs face higher fees. Annual renewal required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Regulated under Chapter 380; specific per-unit limits enforced during inspection. General building code occupancy standards apply.
- **Tax Rate**: New York State sales tax + Erie County occupancy tax + Buffalo Hotel Occupancy Tax (see buffalony.gov/1805 for current rate). NY State lodging taxes apply.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Only 1- and 2-family homes permitted as STRs; prohibited in apartment buildings and townhouse condos with restrictive HOAs. Non-owner-occupied STRs significantly restricted to commercial and mixed-use zones. N-4-30 and N-4-50 zones have stricter licensing tiers for owner-occupied rentals. Zoning compliance must be verified before listing.
- **Minimum Stay**: Less than 6 months (city definition of short-term rental).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Common Council sets density limits by neighborhood; N-2R zone closely governs residential rental properties.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms operating in Buffalo must comply with applicable state and city tax remittance requirements.
- **Effective Date**: 2024-02-20
- **Compliance Notes**: Chapter 380 (Short-Term Rental Housing Code) adopted by Buffalo Common Council on February 20, 2024, updating and superseding the original 2019 Shared Housing Ordinance. Each property requires its own license; license is non-transferable on ownership change. License revocation possible for: 3+ noise violations in a license year, uncorrected code violations, structural changes without permits, or non-compliance with NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Smoking policy disclosure required in all rental agreements.
- **Key Notes**: Buffalo is notably more permissive than NYC (which bans sub-30-day rentals without host present). Buffalo permits both owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied STRs with proper licensing. Updated 2024 Chapter 380 replaced 2019 ordinance with more comprehensive framework. Landlord/host obligations include maintaining compliance with all state housing codes and civil rights laws.
- **Penalties**: License revocation for repeated violations (3+ noise violations within license year; failure to correct violations; unauthorized structural changes). Civil and administrative penalties under Buffalo City Code. Criminal liability possible for unlicensed operation.
- **Sources**: City of Buffalo Official STR Page: https://www.buffalony.gov/1696/Short-Term-Rental-Dwelling-Code-and-Appl; Buffalo Chapter 380 Short-Term Rental Housing Code (PDF): https://www.buffalony.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12854/Chapter-380---Short-Term-Rental-Housing-Code; Chapter 380 on ecode360: https://ecode360.com/45827690; Buffalo Hotel Occupancy Tax: https://www.buffalony.gov/1805/Hotel-Occupancy-Tax-Law
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-buffalo/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-buffalo/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-new-york-fair-haven"></a>Fair Haven, New York
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-york-fair-haven`
- **Location**: Fair Haven, New York, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.cayugacounty.gov/620/Fair-Haven-Village ; LawfulStay
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cayugacounty.gov/620/Fair-Haven-Village](https://www.cayugacounty.gov/620/Fair-Haven-Village)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-fair-haven/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-fair-haven/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-new-york-fire-island"></a>Fire Island, New York
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-york-fire-island`
- **Location**: Fire Island, New York, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown — no dedicated Fire Island STR fee schedule found; Suffolk County occupancy taxes apply
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None identified — Fire Island communities are explicitly carved out of Brookhaven's 28-day minimum-stay prohibition
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no Fire Island-specific cap found in official sources reviewed
- **Tax Rate**: Suffolk County hotel/motel tax applies (rate set by Suffolk County); New York State also levies sales tax on short-term stays
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Fire Island lies within the Town of Brookhaven (Suffolk County). Brookhaven's 2023 ordinance banning rentals under 28 days explicitly exempts Fire Island communities due to the area's long-standing vacation-rental character. Individual Fire Island communities (e.g., Fire Island Pines, Cherry Grove, Ocean Beach) may have their own village-level rules.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum imposed by Brookhaven for Fire Island (exempted from the town-wide 28-day minimum). Individual villages may impose their own minimums.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown at Fire Island community level — no official density ordinance found
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — no specific Fire Island requirement confirmed in official sources
- **Platform Obligations**: New York State law (S.885C/A.4130C, signed December 21, 2024) may impose statewide platform registration/reporting obligations; platforms like Airbnb collect and remit applicable taxes in New York.
- **Effective Date**: Brookhaven exemption for Fire Island enacted with Brookhaven STR ordinance (2023). NYS statewide STR law signed December 21, 2024.
- **Compliance Notes**: Fire Island is carved out of Brookhaven Town Code's prohibition on rentals under 28 days (adopted 2023). Operators should confirm compliance with: (1) their specific incorporated village rules; (2) Suffolk County occupancy tax registration; (3) NYS STR law signed Dec 2024 (S.885C/A.4130C). No single Fire Island .gov STR portal identified.
- **Key Notes**: Fire Island communities are explicitly exempt from Brookhaven's ban on sub-28-day rentals. STRs have historically been prevalent and accepted on Fire Island. Each Fire Island village (Ocean Beach, Fire Island Pines, Cherry Grove, etc.) is an incorporated village and may have independent rules. Always verify at the village level.
- **Penalties**: Brookhaven Town penalties (for non-exempt areas): fines up to $6,000 plus up to 6 months incarceration. Fire Island is exempt, but unlicensed operation in violation of village rules could carry village-level penalties. NYS unlawful STR advertising carries civil penalties up to $7,500 for repeat violations under the Multiple Dwelling Law.
- **Sources**: Town of Brookhaven STR ordinance (exemption for Fire Island): https://ecode360.com/8596302 (Town of Brookhaven Code — Neighborhood Preservation); NYS STR Law S.885C/A.4130C: https://www.nysac.org/issues/short-term-rentals/; NYS Dept of State STR resource: https://dos.ny.gov/short-term-rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-fire-island/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-fire-island/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-ny-hamptons"></a>Hamptons (Southampton), New York
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ny-hamptons`
- **Location**: Hamptons (Southampton), New York, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Town of Southampton permit required; Town of East Hampton separately
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Permit fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 2-week minimum stay in some zones
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: NY State 4% + Suffolk County 3% + Town 3% = ~10%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Minimum stay requirements vary by zone; permit required
- **Minimum Stay**: 2 weeks minimum in some areas
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: 2-week minimum stay in some Hamptons zones. Southampton and East Hampton administer separately. $5,000 fines. Strong seasonal enforcement.
- **Key Notes**: Town permit required; 2-week minimum in some zones; up to $5,000 per violation; separate Southampton/East Hampton rules.
- **Penalties**: Up to $5,000 per violation
- **Sources**: https://www.southamptontownny.gov
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.southamptontownny.gov](https://www.southamptontownny.gov)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ny-hamptons/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ny-hamptons/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="us-new-york-harrietstown"></a>Harrietstown, New York
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-york-harrietstown`
- **Location**: Harrietstown, New York, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD (discussion phase only; adoption pending)
- **Compliance Notes**: Harrietstown is in early-stage discussions about short-term rental regulation. The town council is considering options to balance community and housing needs, but no ordinance text or formal proposal has been released. Hosts should monitor town council meetings for updates.
- **Key Notes**: ['Early-stage regulatory discussion', 'Focus on balancing community and housing needs', 'No ordinance text yet released', 'Adoption timeline uncertain']
- **Penalties**: Not specified; no ordinance proposed yet
- **Sources**: https://www.dailygazette.com/ade/short-term-rentals-harrietstown-law/article_b3955637-58c0-4fcc-bbbe-072218214312.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-harrietstown/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-harrietstown/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-19 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-19

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### <a id="us-new-york-ithaca"></a>Ithaca, New York
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-york-ithaca`
- **Location**: Ithaca, New York, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Certificate of Compliance: $7 per room (one- and two-family; multiple dwellings); STR Operating Permit fee applies (amount set by city — see cityofithacany.gov/770). NYS STR registry required separately.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: No absolute annual day cap; however, hosts must reside on the property for at least 184 days per year (over half the year) to qualify.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Subject to housing code; specific STR guest cap not confirmed in reviewed ordinance text beyond standard habitability rules.
- **Tax Rate**: 5% City of Ithaca room occupancy tax (each STR must independently register with the city and charge guests the 5% room tax — Airbnb does NOT collect this city tax on hosts' behalf as of the FAQ). Tompkins County room tax also applicable (collected by Airbnb for county-level). NY State sales tax additionally applies.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs restricted to owner/long-term leaseholder-occupied properties; investor-owned or non-primary-residence properties cannot operate as STRs under the 2024 ordinance. Non-conforming uses may have established rights if legally operating prior to new ordinance and meeting conditions since March 1, 2021.
- **Minimum Stay**: STRs defined as stays under 30 consecutive days; stays of 30+ days are long-term rentals subject to Certificate of Compliance only.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No confirmed neighborhood density cap; primary residence requirement effectively limits proliferation.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated in ordinance text reviewed, but Certificate of Compliance inspection compliance required. NYS S.885C/A.4130C insurance provisions apply at state level.
- **Platform Obligations**: STR operating permit number must be included in all listings as 'City of Ithaca #STR-XX-XX'. Under NYS S.885C/A.4130C, platforms must verify registrations and remove unregistered listings. Airbnb does NOT currently collect/remit the city 5% room tax (only county-level); hosts must register independently with the city for city room tax.
- **Effective Date**: Original ordinance effective January 1, 2014; Ordinance No. 2025-07 amended Ch. 325 Sec. 27; full enforcement of current framework: June 1, 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Ithaca's Short-Term Rental Ordinance (Ch. 325, Sec. 27 of the Municipal Code, as amended by Ordinance No. 2025-07) is among the most detailed in upstate NY. Full enforcement began June 1, 2025. Key requirements: (1) STR Operating Permit required (annual renewal); (2) host must reside on property 184+ days/year; (3) Certificate of Compliance for all rental dwelling units; (4) one- and two-family units inspected every 5 years; 3+ unit buildings every 3 years; (5) permit number displayed in all listings; (6) permit posted at main entryway; (7) violations result in immediate permit revocation; (8) permit revoked if 2+ violations within a 6-month period.
- **Key Notes**: Ithaca has one of the most comprehensive STR frameworks in upstate New York. The primary residence / 184-day occupancy requirement effectively bans investor-owned STRs. The city-level 5% room tax must be independently collected and remitted by hosts — platforms do not do this automatically. Violations carry fines up to $500/day or the daily rental rate, whichever is higher.
- **Penalties**: Fines of up to $500 per day or the daily rental rate per day, whichever is higher, for operating without a valid permit or violating STR regulations. Permit immediately revoked for any failure to meet ordinance requirements. Permit also revoked for 2+ code violations within a 6-month period.
- **Sources**: City of Ithaca Official STR Page: https://www.cityofithacany.gov/770/Short-Term-Rentals; City of Ithaca STR FAQ: https://cityofithacany.gov/DocumentCenter/View/16632/Short-Term-Rental-FAQs; Ithaca Municipal Code Ch. 325 Sec. 27 (STR Ordinance): https://ecode360.com/8394484; Ordinance No. 2025-07 (2025 amendment): https://ecode360.com/IT1348/laws/LF2465453.pdf; City FAQ (fines/permit): https://www.cityofithacany.gov/m/faq?cat=55#question-301; NYS DOS STR Registry: https://dos.ny.gov/short-term-rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-ithaca/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-ithaca/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-new-york-jefferson-county"></a>Jefferson County, New York
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-york-jefferson-county`
- **Location**: Jefferson County, New York, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.jeffersoncountyny.gov/departments/CountyTreasurer/OccupancyTax/ShortTermRentals ; LawfulStay
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.jeffersoncountyny.gov/departments/CountyTreasurer/OccupancyTax/ShortTermRentals](https://www.jeffersoncountyny.gov/departments/CountyTreasurer/OccupancyTax/ShortTermRentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-jefferson-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-jefferson-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-ny-lakeplacid"></a>Lake Placid, New York
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ny-lakeplacid`
- **Location**: Lake Placid, New York, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — permit required for all STR operators
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Varies (rates scheduled to increase June 1, 2026)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional guests
- **Tax Rate**: 5% Essex County occupancy tax plus NY state sales tax (typically 4%)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unhosted rentals are banned in many residential districts. Allowed in Village Center and commercial zones; caps and waitlists apply.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Caps on total number of permits within the Town of North Elba / Lake Placid
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes (County and state occupancy taxes collected on platforms)
- **Effective Date**: Imminent (deadline reported as less than two weeks from publication)
- **Compliance Notes**: Lake Placid village has been working on short-term rental regulations through multiple hearing cycles. Village attorney Janet Bliss indicated in recent statements that a revised version of the STR ordinance may be released within the next few weeks, with a third public hearing to follow.
- **Key Notes**: ['Third public hearing scheduled (date not yet specified)', 'Revised ordinance expected within weeks', 'Multiple rounds of proposed regulations suggest contentious deliberation', 'Adoption and effective date TBD']
- **Penalties**: Not specified (still in proposal stage)
- **Sources**: https://www.dailygazette.com/lpn/news/local_news/village-moves-toward-third-hearing-on-short-term-rental-regulations/article_d2e3995d-4a67-571a-9eae-f67a2fe79de6.html
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://northelba.villageoflakeplacid.ny.gov/departments/building___planning/short_term_rental/index.php](https://northelba.villageoflakeplacid.ny.gov/departments/building___planning/short_term_rental/index.php)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ny-lakeplacid/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ny-lakeplacid/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-23

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### <a id="us-new-york-lewisboro"></a>Lewisboro, New York
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-york-lewisboro`
- **Location**: Lewisboro, New York, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not yet — pending ordinance adoption
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — at state level. Platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) must collect and remit NY State and local sales tax effective March 1, 2025. No separate town-level STR tax registration in force yet.
- **Permit Fee**: No local STR permit fee currently in force. Proposed ordinance fee amount not publicly finalized. State-level: no host fee for platform bookings (platforms remit directly).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Proposed — the draft ordinance would require the STR to be located on the premises of the 'Owner's Primary Residence,' but this language was disputed at the March 23, 2026 public hearing and the ordinance has not been adopted.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — proposed ordinance referenced an expanded rental-day allowance beyond what the Housing Committee recommended, but the specific cap was not publicly confirmed in available sources.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — proposed ordinance does not yet count children toward occupancy (unlike septic-sensitive rules in other jurisdictions). Specific numeric limit not confirmed in available sources.
- **Tax Rate**: 4% NY State sales tax (platform-collected, effective March 1, 2025) + Westchester County local sales tax (~4.5%) + any applicable county occupancy tax. Total estimated burden 8.5–12%+ depending on final county occupancy tax adoption. No town-level occupancy tax currently in force.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No STR-specific zoning regulations currently in force. Lewisboro is a residential town (R-4A through R-1/4A and business districts). Proposed ordinance would assign permitting authority to the Building Inspector rather than the Planning Board or ZBA, a point of contention at the public hearing.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — not specified in proposed ordinance or available sources.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no density cap on STR permits has been publicly disclosed in available sources.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — proposed ordinance details on insurance requirements were not confirmed in available sources, though supporters cited improved insurance by STR operators as a community benefit.
- **Platform Obligations**: Statewide (NY RPL Article 12-D, effective September 22, 2025): booking platforms must verify county/local STR registration (where applicable) and submit quarterly county-level aggregated guest-stay reports. Platforms must collect and remit 4% NY State sales tax plus applicable local taxes.
- **Effective Date**: Local ordinance: Not yet in effect (still in draft/public-hearing stage as of March 2026). NY State sales tax on STRs: March 1, 2025. NY State STR registry framework: September 22, 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Lewisboro currently has no adopted STR ordinance. The Town Board is actively deliberating a proposed framework that could require registration permits, restrict STRs to owner-occupied properties, and potentially cap the number of STR licenses as a percentage of housing stock. The July 27 Town Board meeting continues debate following a June 22 work session; no vote has been scheduled and no effective date is set. Hosts currently operating face no local permit requirement but should monitor town board agendas closely as adoption could come with little advance notice.
- **Key Notes**: No STR ordinance currently in force in Lewisboro. Board consensus appears to lean against allowing multinational corporations or investors to purchase multiple homes for STR use. A density cap (e.g., percentage of housing stock) is under discussion but not yet proposed in formal draft language. Approximately 40 public emails received, with a slight majority favoring regulation; next steps and timeline are not confirmed.
- **Penalties**: Not specified — no ordinance adopted
- **Sources**: https://news.halstonmedia.com/mt-kisco-bedford-times/stories/lewisboro-town-board-short-term-rentals,87063
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-lewisboro/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-lewisboro/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-27

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### <a id="us-ny-new-york-city"></a>New York City, New York
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ny-new-york-city`
- **Location**: New York City, New York, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — registration with Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement required before listing
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $145 one-time registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: N/A (host present)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Owner + 2 guests max
- **Tax Rate**: Hotel occupancy tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: 1-2 family homes; host present
- **Minimum Stay**: 30 days if host absent
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Varies
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com) prohibited from processing payments for unregistered STR listings; must verify registration before facilitating bookings
- **Effective Date**: Sept 2023
- **Compliance Notes**: New York City's Local Law 18 remains fully in force with no amendments. Hosts must register with the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE), be physically present during all stays under 30 days, limit guests to a maximum of two at a time, and may only list their primary residence. Booking platforms are prohibited from processing payments for unregistered listings. Despite active industry lobbying to loosen these requirements as of July 2026, the city has reaffirmed its commitment to the current framework. Entire-apartment rentals with no host present under 30 days remain effectively banned in most NYC multi-dwelling buildings.
- **Key Notes**: Local Law 18 fully in force — no changes. Host must be physically present during all sub-30-day stays. Max 2 guests at a time. Primary residence only. OSE registration required ($145 one-time fee). Platforms may not process payments for unregistered listings. Fines up to $5,000 per violation for hosts; up to $1,500 per transaction for non-compliant platforms.
- **Penalties**: Up to $5,000 per violation for hosts; up to $1,500 per transaction for platforms processing unregistered listings
- **Sources**: https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/the-rush-hour/2026/07/20/airbnb-and-other-short-rental-companies-push-back-on-local-law-18
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ny-new-york-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ny-new-york-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-new-york-rochester"></a>Rochester, New York
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-york-rochester`
- **Location**: Rochester, New York, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual registration with Rochester Fire Department required; permit fees apply (exact current fee to be confirmed with city). State STR registry registration effective March 25, 2025.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None confirmed at city level as of mid-2026; 90-day cap referenced in some secondary sources but not confirmed in official ordinance text reviewed.
- **Occupancy Limit**: 2 people per legal bedroom + 2 additional per unit, maximum 12 total (per Monroe County/city framework)
- **Tax Rate**: NY State sales tax (4%) + Monroe County sales tax (~4%) applicable; lodging/occupancy taxes collected and remitted per state/county rules. Platforms must collect and remit under S.885C/A.4130C (eff. March 25, 2025).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs have historically been considered a commercial use not permitted in residential districts; Ordinance No. 2024-03 (Ch. 12) addresses this. Zoning review ongoing; Planning Commission held public hearings in 2024.
- **Minimum Stay**: No city-mandated minimum stay found; NY State Multiple Dwelling Law restricts sub-30-day rentals in Class A multi-unit buildings unless permanent occupant is present.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No confirmed hard density cap; number of licensed STRs is not explicitly limited by ordinance text reviewed as of mid-2026.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of liability insurance required as part of permit application.
- **Platform Obligations**: Under NY State law S.885C/A.4130C (eff. March 25, 2025), booking platforms must verify registrations and remove listings for unregistered properties. Platforms must collect and remit applicable sales and occupancy taxes.
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance No. 2024-03 enacted 2024; NYS registry effective March 25, 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Ordinance No. 2024-03 amended Chapter 12 of the City Code to regulate STRs. Owners of rental property including STRs must annually register with the Rochester Fire Department (Sec. 12-253). Property must obtain a Permit to Occupy (Sec. 12-254). Rochester is also subject to the new NYS STR Registry (S.885C/A.4130C, eff. March 25, 2025). Regulations described as 'evolving rapidly' with additional city-specific restrictions under development as of 2025–2026. Quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM; one off-street parking space per unit required.
- **Key Notes**: Rochester requires annual registration of all STRs with the Fire Department. STRs have been historically treated as commercial uses in residential zones, creating compliance complexity. Both city-level and state-level registration are mandatory. Regulations are actively evolving as of mid-2026.
- **Penalties**: City issued 100+ citations in 2022 with fines totaling over $50,000 for unpermitted operators. Unlawful advertising of short stays can carry NY State civil penalties up to $7,500 per repeat violation under the Multiple Dwelling Law.
- **Sources**: City of Rochester Ordinance No. 2024-03 (amending Ch. 12 Code of the City of Rochester); https://www.cityofrochester.gov/departments/neighborhood-and-business-development/short-term-license-agreements; NYS Dept. of State STR Registry: https://dos.ny.gov/short-term-rentals; NYS S.885C/A.4130C (signed Dec. 21, 2024)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-rochester/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-rochester/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-new-york-saratoga-springs"></a>Saratoga Springs, New York
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-york-saratoga-springs`
- **Location**: Saratoga Springs, New York, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: 2026 primary residence license fee: $100.00/year; 2026 non-primary residence license fee: $750.00/year. Licenses are annual and non-transferable. NYS STR registry required separately (no additional fee confirmed for state portion).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: 150 days per calendar year (applies to both primary and non-primary residences; days need not be consecutive).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum occupancy per property; notification to occupants regarding parking restrictions required. No septic inspection required but septic/parking notification to occupants mandatory.
- **Tax Rate**: Saratoga County occupancy tax: ~1% of listing price per night; NY State sales tax: ~7% in Saratoga County. State platforms must collect/remit under S.885C/A.4130C (eff. March 2025). City does not maintain a public registry of licensed STRs.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Both primary and non-primary residences may be licensed. No confirmed zoning overlay restriction beyond the licensing/day-cap framework of Ch. 136A.
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as rental of less than 30 consecutive days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No limit on the number of licenses issued in the first year (year 1 cap explicitly removed). City reserves the right to limit numbers in future years.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — minimum $300,000 liability insurance coverage required (same standard as proposed by New York State). Proof of insurance (deed or property tax bill + insurance documentation) required at application.
- **Platform Obligations**: Under NYS S.885C/A.4130C (eff. March 25, 2025), platforms must verify registrations and remove unregistered listings; must collect/remit applicable state sales and occupancy taxes. City licensing program is separate from state registry — both are required.
- **Effective Date**: Local Law No. 5 of 2024 (Ch. 136A); effective June 1, 2025. NYS STR Registry: March 25, 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Saratoga Springs enacted its first-ever comprehensive STR regulations via Local Law No. 5 of 2024 (Chapter 136A of the City Code), approved unanimously 5-0 by City Council in December 2024, effective June 1, 2025. Key requirements: (1) annual license required from Dept. of Accounts; (2) two tiers: primary residence ($100) and non-primary ($750); (3) 150-day annual rental cap; (4) minimum $300,000 liability insurance; (5) signed affidavit of compliance with Ch. 136A; (6) licenses not transferable — new owner must obtain new license upon sale, gift, or bequest; (7) property contact must be within 50 miles; (8) no illegal conduct on property; (9) trash/refuse not to be stored in public view; (10) Fire Dept. automatically notified upon application. Grace period for enforcement of unlicensed operations (enforcement only — license still required). Application submitted online only via city portal. Complaints: STR@saratogaspringsny.gov or SSPD non-emergency line 518-584-1800.
- **Key Notes**: Saratoga Springs' 150-day annual cap is the defining restriction, applying equally to primary and non-primary residences — a deliberately balanced approach. The two-tier fee structure ($100 vs $750) incentivizes owner-occupied STRs. The city explicitly does NOT maintain a public list of licensed STRs. Both the city license AND the NYS state registry registration are required and are separate obligations. Saratoga County has not yet formalized county-level STR regulations as of mid-2026.
- **Penalties**: Violations of Ch. 136A or a permit issued thereunder are subject to code enforcement action, fines, and potential city action in NY State Supreme Court (city may seek reimbursement of legal fees). Unlicensed operation can result in enforcement action even during the grace period (grace applies only to timing of enforcement, not the requirement itself). NY State civil penalties up to $7,500/violation for unlawful advertising.
- **Sources**: City of Saratoga Springs Official STR Page: https://www.saratogaspringsny.gov/2761/Short-Term-Residential-Rentals-STR; City of Saratoga Springs STR Legislation (Ch. 136A): https://www.saratoga-springs.org/DocumentCenter/View/16969/Short-Term-Rental-Registry-Proposed-Legislation; NYS DOS STR Registry: https://dos.ny.gov/short-term-rentals; NYS Tax Dept. STR Info: https://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/publications/sales/short-term-rental.htm; NYSAC: https://www.nysac.org/issues/short-term-rentals/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-saratoga-springs/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-saratoga-springs/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-new-york-syracuse"></a>Syracuse, New York
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-new-york-syracuse`
- **Location**: Syracuse, New York, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Rental Registry Certificate fee: approximately $150 (city-level); inspection required every 3 years or after property sale. State STR registry required separately (eff. March 25, 2025).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None confirmed in official city-level ordinance text reviewed.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Subject to standard housing code occupancy rules; no specific STR-only cap confirmed in official ordinance text reviewed.
- **Tax Rate**: NY State sales tax: ~8% (varies within Onondaga County); Onondaga County room tax: ~2%; Syracuse city occupancy tax: ~3% of gross rental revenue. All must be collected and remitted quarterly.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs must comply with existing residential zoning codes. No dedicated STR-only zoning overlay confirmed at city level in official sources reviewed.
- **Minimum Stay**: No city-mandated minimum stay found. NY State Multiple Dwelling Law applies (30-day rule for Class A multi-unit buildings).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No confirmed density cap or neighborhood quota found in official city sources reviewed.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — hosts must maintain appropriate insurance coverage for their STR properties.
- **Platform Obligations**: Under NYS S.885C/A.4130C (eff. March 25, 2025), booking platforms must verify registrations and remove listings for unregistered properties; must collect and remit sales and occupancy taxes to NY Dept. of Tax and Finance.
- **Effective Date**: City Rental Registry: ongoing; NYS STR Registry: March 25, 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Syracuse requires all rental property owners to obtain a Rental Registry Certificate from the Division of Code Enforcement, pass a rental inspection, and renew every 3 years or after a property sale. The city operates under a multi-layered compliance system: city Rental Registry + Onondaga County rules + NYS STR registry (March 2025). Contact: codeenforcement@syr.gov / (315) 448-8695 for inspections; permits@syr.gov / (315) 448-4700 general.
- **Key Notes**: Syracuse's STR framework is anchored in its broader rental property registry rather than a standalone STR ordinance. All one- and two-unit rental properties must obtain a Rental Registry Certificate. The multi-tiered tax obligation (city + county + state) is a key compliance burden. No confirmed primary-residence-only restriction.
- **Penalties**: Failure to provide complete registration documentation results in denial of certificate. Operating without a valid Rental Registry Certificate subjects owners to code enforcement action. Unlawful advertising under NY Multiple Dwelling Law may carry state civil penalties up to $7,500 per repeat violation.
- **Sources**: City of Syracuse Division of Code Enforcement (rental registry): https://www.syr.gov (codeenforcement@syr.gov); NYS Dept. of State STR Registry: https://dos.ny.gov/short-term-rentals; NYS S.885C/A.4130C (signed Dec. 21, 2024); NYSAC: https://www.nysac.org/issues/short-term-rentals/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-syracuse/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-new-york-syracuse/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-nc-asheville"></a>Asheville, North Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nc-asheville`
- **Location**: Asheville, North Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes, a Homestay Permit is required to rent rooms in a primary residence, and a Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) permit is required for whole-home rentals in approved zones.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes, registration for North Carolina sales tax and Buncombe County occupancy tax is required.
- **Permit Fee**: $200 initial application fee for a Homestay Permit.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes, for homestays, the owner/host must reside in the home full-time as their primary residence during guest stays.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Homestays are limited to renting 1 or 2 bedrooms at a time within the host's primary residence.
- **Tax Rate**: 16.75% combined tax rate (4.75% NC state sales tax, 2.75% local sales tax, and 6.0% Buncombe County occupancy tax, plus 3% city tax components where applicable).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Whole-home short-term rentals (STVRs) are banned in residential zones and restricted strictly to the Resort Zoning District (unless legally grandfathered prior to 2018). Homestays are permitted in residential zones.
- **Minimum Stay**: 1 night (short-term rentals are defined as stays of fewer than 30 consecutive days).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No specific distance buffer/density cap, but strict zoning limits whole-home STRs to Resort zones.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated by city ordinance, but commercial general liability insurance is recommended and required by most listing platforms.
- **Platform Obligations**: Permit number must be prominently displayed on all online advertisement listings.
- **Effective Date**: 2018 (STVR zoning restriction enacted in 2018; updated homestay ordinance rules reaffirmed 2021–2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: Hosts must undergo an annual compliance and safety inspection (smoke/CO detectors, proper egress). Host must be present in the home during rental stays.
- **Key Notes**: Asheville operates under strict STR rules. Whole-house investment STRs are prohibited in residential districts. Homestays allow residents to rent up to 2 bedrooms while living on-site.
- **Penalties**: Fines starting at $500 per day for operating an unpermitted short-term rental or violating zoning laws.
- **Sources**: https://www.ashevillenc.gov/service/apply-for-a-homestay-permit/
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.ashevillenc.gov/service/apply-for-a-homestay-permit/](https://www.ashevillenc.gov/service/apply-for-a-homestay-permit/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nc-asheville/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nc-asheville/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-25

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### <a id="us-north-carolina-banner-elk"></a>Banner Elk, North Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-north-carolina-banner-elk`
- **Location**: Banner Elk, North Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Initial STR permit application fee: ~$200 (per 2020 ordinance; secondary sources cite ~$300 for initial and ~$40–$50 annual renewal — verify current fee schedule with Town of Banner Elk). Permit required when property rented >14 days per calendar year.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90
- **Occupancy Limit**: Hard cap of 10 guests maximum per property
- **Tax Rate**: 4.75% NC state sales tax + 2.25% Avery County local sales tax = 7.0% combined sales tax on gross rental receipts + Avery County occupancy tax (verify current rate with Avery County government)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Whole-house STR regulations apply per Town Code § 152.350 et seq. (adopted via amlegal.com municipal code). Ordinance applies to whole-house short-term rentals; does not apply to hotels, motels, homestays, or B&Bs. Subdivisions with their own STR prohibitions are exempt from town ordinance. Special use permit required for event rentals.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No specific density cap identified beyond zoning compliance; verify with Town Planning
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Operators must register with NC Department of Revenue for sales tax certificate and confirm occupancy tax remittance procedures with Avery County. Airbnb may collect NC state sales tax automatically — verify which taxes are auto-remitted.
- **Effective Date**: 2020-07-13
- **Compliance Notes**: STR permit required when dwelling used as STR more than 14 days/calendar year. Local contact who can respond within 45 minutes required. Permit number must be posted on listings and at property. Parking plan documentation required. Safety compliance records (smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguishers) required. Complaint-driven enforcement by zoning administrator or police chief. Events require a Special Use Permit from Board of Adjustment. As of July 2025, Town Council was considering amendments to the ordinance (public hearing scheduled for August 2025 meeting).
- **Key Notes**: Banner Elk adopted initial STR ordinance in July 2020. Amendments under active consideration as of mid-2025. Ordinance applies only within Banner Elk corporate limits — properties outside limits fall under Avery County jurisdiction. Avery County jurisdiction properties should verify separately with Avery County Planning.
- **Penalties**: Civil and criminal penalties for operating without permit or in violation of ordinance conditions. Enforcement is complaint-driven.
- **Sources**: Town of Banner Elk Code of Ordinances § 152.350 (SHORT-TERM RENTAL): https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/bannerelknc/latest/bannerelk_nc/0-0-0-7478; https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/bannerelknc/latest/bannerelk_nc/0-0-0-7477
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-north-carolina-banner-elk/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-north-carolina-banner-elk/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-north-carolina-boone"></a>Boone, North Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-north-carolina-boone`
- **Location**: Boone, North Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual STR permit required; application fee applies (verify current fee at townofboone.net). Permit must be renewed annually.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes for Homestay category (full-time resident operator); No for Vacation Rental category
- **Rental Day Cap**: 30
- **Occupancy Limit**: Homestay: up to 2 bedrooms rented. Vacation Rental: up to 6 bedrooms. Parking minimums apply (~1 space per bedroom for vacation rentals).
- **Tax Rate**: NC state sales tax 6.75–7.5% on gross rental receipts + Watauga County occupancy tax (local lodging rate; verify with Watauga County). Registration required if renting 15+ days annually.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: UDO distinguishes Homestay (owner-occupied, ≤2 bedrooms, <30 days) from Vacation Rental (≤6 bedrooms). Vacation rentals prohibited within 75 feet of R1, R1A, RR, R2, and RA protected residential zones. Homestays permitted in specified districts per UDO Section 15.05. Special overlay zones may impose additional restrictions.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 75-foot transitional zone buffer: vacation rentals cannot operate within 75 feet of R1, R1A, RR, R2, RA zoned areas
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms may collect NC state sales tax automatically; operators should verify with town and platform which taxes are auto-collected
- **Effective Date**: 2021-12-08
- **Compliance Notes**: Every operator must first obtain a zoning permit from the Town. Permit number must be posted on all listings and physically at the property. Operator must designate a local contact who can respond within 2 hours. Must comply with parking minimums, noise (Town Code Ch. 82), and nuisance (Town Code Ch. 80) regulations. Two or more 'Verified Violations' within 365 days (noise, zoning, or nuisance) can result in permit revocation.
- **Key Notes**: Boone Town Council amended UDO on December 8, 2021 creating separate regulatory standards for Homestay and Vacation Rental uses. Both categories are classified as 'Lodging' uses under the UDO. STRs must remain in continuous use to preserve any existing operational status. Annual permit renewal required.
- **Penalties**: Permit revocation upon 2+ verified violations within 365 days. Criminal and civil penalties per Town Code for operating without a permit.
- **Sources**: https://www.townofboone.net/632/Short-Term-Rentals-Homestay-Vacation-Ren; https://www.townofboone.net/DocumentCenter/View/2761/Annual-Short-Term-Rental-Permit-PDF
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-north-carolina-boone/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-north-carolina-boone/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-north-carolina-brevard"></a>Brevard, North Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-north-carolina-brevard`
- **Location**: Brevard, North Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Zoning permit/SUP fees apply per City of Brevard Fee Schedule (see cityofbrevard.com/246/Fee-Schedules). PS permits are annual; SUP fees vary — verify current amounts with Brevard Planning & Zoning Dept.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No for STR (host-absent); Yes for Homestay (host-present) category
- **Rental Day Cap**: 30
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per UDO standards; off-street parking must be provided per UDO Chapter 10. Specific occupancy limits set by permit conditions.
- **Tax Rate**: 4.75% NC state sales tax (base) + Transylvania County local sales tax + Transylvania County occupancy tax. Register with Transylvania County for occupancy tax (properties rented 15+ days annually).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: NEW STRs prohibited in General Residential (GR) zoning district. New STRs may be permitted in other districts via Special Use Permit (SUP) from Board of Adjustment or as Permitted Subject to Standards (PS). Mixed-use (CMX) and Institutional Campus (IC) zones allow new STRs. Homestays (host-present) have different zoning pathways and may be permitted in GR zones under conditions. ETJ (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) also subject to city planning/zoning controls.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: New STRs banned in GR (General Residential) zones. Grandfathered pre-ordinance STRs in GR may continue in continuous operation (protection preserved even upon change of ownership per original task force recommendation).
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosts must ensure NC state sales tax and Transylvania County occupancy tax are collected and remitted; platforms may handle collection in some cases — verify with Transylvania County Tax Office and NC DOR.
- **Effective Date**: 2023-08-21
- **Compliance Notes**: Regulations adopted via Ordinance 2023-37 (effective August 21, 2023). Updated rules in UDO Section 3.6.A.3. PS permits are annual and can be denied at renewal for violations or detrimental neighborhood impacts. SUPs can be revoked by Board of Adjustment for code violations. Common violation areas: occupancy limits, signage, lighting trespass, and parking non-compliance. Compliance with occupancy, signage, lighting, and parking standards is mandatory. STR Task Force was established in 2021 and dissolved upon ordinance adoption. Written vacation rental agreement required under NC Vacation Rental Act.
- **Key Notes**: Brevard was one of NC's earliest STR-regulating municipalities. Ordinance 2023-37 (August 2023) significantly restricted new STRs in residential zones while grandfathering existing operations. 'New construction is a house' — new builds in GR zones cannot become STRs. City balances tourism economy with affordable housing preservation. Properties outside city limits but within ETJ may still be subject to city zoning. Verify parcel jurisdiction with Brevard Planning & Zoning.
- **Penalties**: PS permits denied at renewal for violations; SUPs revoked by Board of Adjustment for code violations or failure to meet permit conditions. Civil penalties per City Code for operating without required approvals.
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofbrevard.com/498/Short-Term-Rental-Task-Force (Official STR Task Force page, City of Brevard); UDO Section 3.6.A.3, Ordinance 2023-37: https://www.cityofbrevard.com/DocumentCenter/View/1259; Fee Schedules: https://www.cityofbrevard.com/246/Fee-Schedules; UNC School of Government: https://www.sog.unc.edu/resources/microsites/planning-and-development-regulation/land-use-regulation-short-term-rental-residential-property
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-north-carolina-brevard/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-north-carolina-brevard/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-north-carolina-charlotte"></a>Charlotte, North Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-north-carolina-charlotte`
- **Location**: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: No city-specific STR permit fee; standard business license fees may apply; NC sales tax registration via Form NC-BR (free)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — both owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied STRs are permitted in Charlotte; no primary-residence requirement
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: No more than 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional persons per dwelling (per Charlotte housing standards)
- **Tax Rate**: North Carolina combined sales tax on STR gross receipts: approximately 7.25% (state + county + local); Mecklenburg County occupancy/room tax also applies; no city-specific STR tax layer beyond NC state framework
- **Zoning Restrictions**: In April 2022, Charlotte removed all STR-specific regulations from its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), creating a permissive zoning environment. STRs are treated as a recognized land-use category (short-term whole-dwelling rental) under the UDO but without separate permit or separation-distance requirements. Operators must confirm their parcel's use status with Charlotte Planning. General residential and commercial zoning standards apply.
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified at city level
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No density caps or spacing requirements in effect
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated by city ordinance; standard liability coverage recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb remits sales tax on behalf of hosts for bookings made on its platform; hosts should verify coverage. NC Vacation Rental Act requires a written rental agreement for each guest.
- **Effective Date**: UDO STR-specific language removed April 2022; current permissive framework in effect
- **Compliance Notes**: Charlotte has NO city-level STR-specific permit or licensing system as of April 2022 UDO revision. Operators must: (1) comply with NC Vacation Rental Act (written rental agreement per guest); (2) register for NC sales and use tax ID (Form NC-BR); (3) comply with Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement building/housing standards; (4) comply with Charlotte-Mecklenburg noise ordinances and parking regulations; (5) confirm zoning with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Dept. HOA/condo covenants and private restrictions may prohibit STRs and are separate from city rules.
- **Key Notes**: Charlotte is notably one of the most permissive large U.S. cities for STRs — no dedicated permit, no primary-residence rule, no day cap, no separation distance. Regulation is primarily state-level (NC Vacation Rental Act, NC sales tax) and county-level (Mecklenburg Code Enforcement). Monitor UDO and state legislative changes as Charlotte may re-introduce STR-specific rules in the future.
- **Penalties**: No city-specific STR penalties; general code enforcement (building/housing code violations) and Mecklenburg County enforcement apply; properties failing safety standards may be subject to permit suspension
- **Sources**: City of Charlotte Unified Development Ordinance (UDO): https://charlottenc.gov/CharlotteGovt/Departments/PlanningDesignDevelopment/Pages/Unified-Development-Ordinance.aspx; Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Dept.: https://charlottenc.gov/CharlotteGovt/Departments/PlanningDesignDevelopment; NC Vacation Rental Act: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByChapter/Chapter_42A.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-north-carolina-charlotte/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-north-carolina-charlotte/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-north-carolina-dare-county-outer-banks"></a>Dare County (Outer Banks), North Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-north-carolina-dare-county-outer-banks`
- **Location**: Dare County (Outer Banks), North Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No countywide STR permit/license for unincorporated Dare County; STRs are broadly allowed. (Individual OBX towns—e.g., Nags Head—require their own annual registration; Dare County itself does not restrict STRs in most areas.)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — operators must register with Dare County Tax Collection for occupancy tax and with the NC Dept. of Revenue for state sales tax (state registration not required if a platform like Airbnb/Vrbo collects/remits on the host's behalf).
- **Permit Fee**: No county STR permit fee for unincorporated Dare County. (Town-level example: Nags Head charges $25/year per STR registration.)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: No countywide numeric cap; in practice tied to septic capacity/bedroom count. Some OBX towns set limits (commonly ~2 persons per bedroom). Unknown for unincorporated areas beyond environmental-health/septic limits.
- **Tax Rate**: Dare County occupancy tax of 6% of gross receipts, plus NC state sales tax of 6.75%. Combined rates in OBX towns reach roughly 12.75%.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are permitted broadly across unincorporated Dare County; the county does not restrict STRs in most areas. Note 2018–2019 zoning amendments require certain cluster-home/workforce-housing units to be long-term only (Workforce Housing Units may not be used for short-term rental Apr 1–Oct 31).
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay imposed for STRs (note tax thresholds: rentals of 90+ continuous days to the same person are treated as long-term and are exempt from occupancy/sales tax).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None at the county level (no caps or separation/concentration limits for unincorporated areas). Cluster-home developments are restricted to long-term occupancy.
- **Insurance Required**: Not required by Dare County ordinance. Industry guidance strongly recommends STR-specific liability coverage; check HOA rules. Unknown for any town-specific mandates.
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb collects and remits Dare County occupancy tax (typically as a lump sum); Vrbo historically collects from renters and remits to owners who then pay the county. Hosts remain responsible for ensuring all taxes are correctly registered and remitted.
- **Effective Date**: Dare County occupancy tax framework long-standing (authorizations dating to 1991/2002/2014); zoning amendments affecting cluster/workforce housing adopted 2018–2019 (e.g., Ord. passed 9-16-2019).
- **Compliance Notes**: North Carolina's Vacation Rental Act (NCGS Ch. 42A) sets minimum safety standards (smoke/CO detectors, etc.) for all vacation rentals. State law limits local governments' ability to ban STRs and protects STRs legally operating before new local ordinances. Septic capacity rules via Dare County Environmental Health can effectively limit occupancy.
- **Key Notes**: The Outer Banks is one of the most established, STR-friendly vacation-rental markets in the U.S.; Dare County does not restrict STRs in most areas. Requirements vary by incorporated town (Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Manteo), so verify rules at the specific property address.
- **Penalties**: No county STR-registration penalty for unincorporated areas. Tax non-remittance triggers back taxes, interest and penalties. Town example (Nags Head): $100 civil penalty for failing to register within 30 days, then $50/day.
- **Sources**: https://www.darenc.gov/departments/tax-department/occupancy-tax ; Dare County Tax Department (darenc.gov occupancy-tax); Dare County Essential Housing FAQ & Code of Ordinances (amlegal §22-58.7); Nags Head, NC official STR registration page; NC Vacation Rental Act; industry trackers (Awning, Hostaway, The Offer Sheet, BNBCalc) — 2025–2026.
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.darenc.gov/departments/tax-department/occupancy-tax](https://www.darenc.gov/departments/tax-department/occupancy-tax)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-north-carolina-dare-county-outer-banks/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-north-carolina-dare-county-outer-banks/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-north-carolina-durham"></a>Durham, North Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-north-carolina-durham`
- **Location**: Durham, North Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: No STR-specific permit or license fee. Tax registration with NC Department of Revenue and Durham County tax authority required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: No more than 3 unrelated individuals (by blood, marriage, or adoption) may reside in a single dwelling unit — applies equally to STRs and long-term rentals
- **Tax Rate**: 4.75% NC state sales tax + local county sales tax (~2–2.75%) + Durham County room occupancy tax of 6% = ~10.75% combined (verify current rate with Durham County Tax Administration)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs fall under Durham's City Code of Ordinances and are treated the same as long-term rentals with respect to zoning; permitted in residentially zoned areas. No special STR zoning restrictions beyond standard residential use.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None identified beyond standard residential occupancy rules
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb collects and remits the Durham County room occupancy tax on behalf of hosts in many cases; hosts should verify which taxes are auto-collected vs. self-remitted
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Hosts must comply with Durham's Minimum Housing Code (functioning smoke detectors, CO detectors, etc.), standard safety requirements, and state Vacation Rental Act (NCGS Ch. 42A) written agreement requirement. No Durham-specific STR ordinance as of research date.
- **Key Notes**: Durham has no specific STR legislation as of July 2026 — STRs are regulated under the same general City Code of Ordinances framework as long-term rentals. This makes Durham one of the more permissive STR markets in North Carolina. Operators must comply with statewide NC Vacation Rental Act and tax obligations. Contact Durham City-County Planning Dept. (Planning@DurhamNC.gov / 919-560-4137) for current guidance.
- **Penalties**: Failure to remit applicable taxes can result in penalties up to 25% of unpaid taxes plus interest
- **Sources**: https://www.dconc.gov/government/departments-f-z/tax-administration; Durham City Code of Ordinances — https://www.durhamcounty.org/292/City-County-Planning — contact: Planning@DurhamNC.gov (919-560-4137). No dedicated Durham STR ordinance page found; status confirmed via city planning department resources.
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-north-carolina-durham/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-north-carolina-durham/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-north-carolina-greenville"></a>Greenville, North Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-north-carolina-greenville`
- **Location**: Greenville, North Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Proposed — 90-day cap on whole-house STR stays per year.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Zoning permit required
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Proposed — $1 million in liability insurance required.
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — City Council vote scheduled August 13, 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Homeowners operating short-term rentals in Greenville must obtain zoning permits. Operators can face penalties if their guests engage in nuisance behavior or violate neighbor relations standards.
- **Key Notes**: ['Zoning permit required to operate short-term rentals', 'Owner liability for tenant/guest behavior', 'Penalties imposed for violations and neighbor complaints']
- **Penalties**: Penalties available for violations; specific amounts not detailed in source
- **Sources**: https://writing.strisker.com/weekly-regulatory-briefing-29-07-24-2026/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-north-carolina-greenville/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-north-carolina-greenville/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="us-nc-outer-banks"></a>Outer Banks (Dare County), North Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nc-outer-banks`
- **Location**: Outer Banks (Dare County), North Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — NC state license + Dare County registration
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: NC State 6.75% + Dare County Occupancy Tax 6% = ~12.75%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Standard zoning; registration required
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — platform obligations under NC law
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Major beach rental market; relatively permissive. NC state license required. 6% Dare County occupancy tax funds local tourism promotion.
- **Key Notes**: Major vacation rental market; NC state license + county registration; 12.75% combined tax; relatively permissive.
- **Penalties**: Fines for non-registration
- **Sources**: https://www.darenc.gov/departments/planning/short-term-rentals
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.darenc.gov/departments/planning/short-term-rentals](https://www.darenc.gov/departments/planning/short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nc-outer-banks/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nc-outer-banks/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="us-north-carolina-raleigh"></a>Raleigh, North Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-north-carolina-raleigh`
- **Location**: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Zoning permit fee ~$194 initial; ~$86–$172 annual renewal (fees subject to change per City Development Fee Guide — verify at raleighnc.gov before applying)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: 30
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard residential occupancy; multifamily buildings capped at 25% of units (or at least 2 units, whichever is greater) as STRs
- **Tax Rate**: 4.75% NC state sales tax + 2.5% Wake County local sales tax + 6% Wake County Room Occupancy Tax = ~13.25% combined
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Permitted as a Limited Use in zoning districts R-1, R-2, R-4, R-6, R-10, RX, OX, NX, CX, and DX only. Verify parcel via city iMaps tool.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: In multi-unit buildings, no more than 25% of units (or at least 2 units, whichever is greater) may operate as STRs
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Marketplace facilitators (Airbnb, VRBO) collect and remit NC state sales tax and Wake County Room Occupancy Tax on behalf of hosts per voluntary collection agreements; hosts on direct-booking platforms must register, collect, and remit independently
- **Effective Date**: 2021-03-04
- **Compliance Notes**: Zoning permit number must be posted on all listings and physically at the property. No special events or gatherings in residential zones. No exterior STR advertising. Cooking facilities prohibited in bedrooms (exceptions for studio units). Hosts must maintain a complete guest log for 3 years. Written vacation rental agreement required under NC Vacation Rental Act (NCGS Ch. 42A) for stays <90 days.
- **Key Notes**: Raleigh legalized STRs on March 4, 2021 (replacing prior 'Homestay' rules). Annual permit renewal required. Permit applications processed in 1–4 weeks. STRs are a 'Limited Use' — not a by-right use — and must meet all operational standards to maintain permit.
- **Penalties**: Up to $500 per day for non-compliance
- **Sources**: https://raleighnc.gov/permits/services/short-term-rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-north-carolina-raleigh/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-north-carolina-raleigh/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-nc-state"></a>State Level, North Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nc-state`
- **Location**: State Level, North Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Varies by locality
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Varies
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Varies
- **Tax Rate**: Sales + occupancy tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Local; full bans prevented by state law
- **Minimum Stay**: Varies
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Varies
- **Insurance Required**: Varies
- **Platform Obligations**: Varies
- **Effective Date**: 2018
- **Compliance Notes**: 2018 Vacation Rental Act prevents outright local bans.
- **Key Notes**: State law prevents full STR bans by localities.
- **Penalties**: Local enforcement
- **Sources**: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByChapter/Chapter_42A.html ; Rent Responsibly 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByChapter/Chapter_42A.html](https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByChapter/Chapter_42A.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nc-state/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nc-state/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-nd-bismarck"></a>Bismarck, North Dakota
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nd-bismarck`
- **Location**: Bismarck, North Dakota, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Conditional use permit may be required depending on neighborhood and property type
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: TBD pending ordinance finalization
- **Primary Residence Required**: TBD
- **Rental Day Cap**: TBD
- **Occupancy Limit**: TBD
- **Tax Rate**: ND state taxes apply
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Moved from monitoring phase toward formal ordinance in late 2025
- **Minimum Stay**: TBD
- **Density Rules / Caps**: TBD
- **Insurance Required**: TBD
- **Platform Obligations**: ND state tax registration required
- **Effective Date**: 2025-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: City actively developing specific STR ordinances as of late 2025. Hosts should contact Bismarck Planning Division to confirm current status.
- **Key Notes**: Formal STR ordinance in development. North Dakota capital. Hosts should contact city directly for current requirements.
- **Penalties**: TBD
- **Sources**: https://www.bismarcknd.gov/1079/Lodging-Establishments ; Bismarck Planning Dept. — bismarcknd.gov/236/Planning-Department
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.bismarcknd.gov/1079/Lodging-Establishments](https://www.bismarcknd.gov/1079/Lodging-Establishments)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nd-bismarck/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nd-bismarck/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-nd-fargo"></a>Fargo, North Dakota
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nd-fargo`
- **Location**: Fargo, North Dakota, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Rental Dwelling License required (~$75/year)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: ~$75/year rental dwelling license
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per zoning
- **Tax Rate**: 7% ND state sales tax + 5% Fargo local sales tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs classified as residential dwellings rented <29 consecutive days; must register with ND Office of State Tax Commissioner
- **Minimum Stay**: None (under 29 consecutive days = STR classification)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Must register with ND State Tax Commissioner for sales/lodging taxes
- **Effective Date**: 2024-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Safety inspections and property documentation may be required. Lighter framework than West Fargo.
- **Key Notes**: ~$75/yr rental license. 12% combined tax (7% state + 5% local). North Dakota's largest city.
- **Penalties**: Rental license violations subject to city enforcement
- **Sources**: City of Fargo Inspections Dept. — fargond.gov/city-government/departments/inspections
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nd-fargo/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nd-fargo/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-north-dakota-grand-forks"></a>Grand Forks, North Dakota
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-north-dakota-grand-forks`
- **Location**: Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Grand Forks has a rental licensing program requiring all rental properties (including STRs) to be licensed with the city; city business license required; annual renewal required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — registration with the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner is mandatory for all STR operators; Grand Forks also enforces a local lodging tax
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown — specific STR license/permit fee not confirmed in available official government sources; verify with Grand Forks Building Safety or Finance Department
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — not confirmed in available official sources for Grand Forks STR-specific rules
- **Rental Day Cap**: None confirmed — North Dakota defines STRs as stays under 30 consecutive days for tax purposes; no Grand Forks-specific day cap confirmed
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — city has occupancy regulations for student housing near UND campus; general STR occupancy limits not confirmed
- **Tax Rate**: State sales tax: 5% (ND); Grand Forks local lodging tax: 3% (as referenced in multiple secondary sources citing city data — verify current rate with Grand Forks City Treasurer/Finance Dept.); additional local sales tax may apply
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Properties must be located in zones permitting transient lodging; mixed-use commercial and designated tourist areas are most permissive; residential zone STR rules require verification with Grand Forks Planning Dept.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no Grand Forks-specific minimum stay confirmed
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — not confirmed in available official sources
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — not confirmed in available official sources; fire safety code compliance (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguishers) required
- **Platform Obligations**: Unknown — not confirmed in available official sources
- **Effective Date**: Rental licensing program established 2006; STR-specific rules — verify current effective date with city
- **Compliance Notes**: Grand Forks has an established rental licensing program (established 2006 for 1-2 family units) under Grand Forks City Code Section 21-0603. Certificate of Occupancy required when property is occupied by non-owner. STR operators must separately register with ND State Tax Commissioner and comply with local lodging tax obligations.
- **Key Notes**: Grand Forks is home to the University of North Dakota and has specific parking and occupancy regulations in neighborhoods near campus. The city takes a generally permissive approach to STRs with a framework emphasizing taxation and licensing compliance rather than blanket restrictions.
- **Penalties**: Unknown — specific STR penalty schedule not confirmed; general municipal code enforcement applies
- **Sources**: City of Grand Forks Rental Inspections Program (City Code §21-0603): https://www.grandforksgov.com/government/city-departments/building-safety/rental-inspections-program; Grand Forks City Code (Municode): https://library.municode.com/nd/grand_forks; ND Office of State Tax Commissioner: https://www.nd.gov/tax/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-north-dakota-grand-forks/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-north-dakota-grand-forks/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-north-dakota-minot"></a>Minot, North Dakota
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-north-dakota-minot`
- **Location**: Minot, North Dakota, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Unknown — no specific Minot STR licensing ordinance confirmed via official government sources; general business licensing rules may apply; direct inquiry with Minot City Planning Department required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — all North Dakota STR operators must register with the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner to collect and remit state sales tax (5%) on rentals under 30 consecutive days; local Minot sales/lodging tax rate requires verification with city authorities
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown — no Minot-specific STR fee schedule confirmed in official sources
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — not confirmed in available official sources
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — North Dakota tax law defines short-term rentals as stays under 30 consecutive days; no Minot-specific rental day cap confirmed
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — not confirmed in available official sources
- **Tax Rate**: State sales tax: 5% (ND Office of State Tax Commissioner); Minot local sales and lodging tax rate: unconfirmed — verify with Minot city tax authority
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unknown — general Minot zoning ordinances apply; STRs may be treated as 'home occupations' in some residential districts; no dedicated STR zoning overlay confirmed in official sources
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — not confirmed in available official sources
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — not confirmed in available official sources
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — not confirmed in available official sources
- **Platform Obligations**: Unknown — not confirmed in available official sources
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: No dedicated Minot STR ordinance was identified through official government sources as of 2026-07-29. Operators must comply with ND state tax registration regardless of location. Minot has unique considerations including flood zone properties and proximity to Minot Air Force Base which may affect specific properties.
- **Key Notes**: Minot has not published a publicly accessible dedicated STR ordinance or regulatory page based on available research. Prospective operators should contact the Minot Planning Department directly. State-level tax registration is mandatory regardless of local rules.
- **Penalties**: Unknown — not confirmed in available official sources
- **Sources**: Unknown — no official Minot, ND government page or municipal code section for STRs located; ND Office of State Tax Commissioner (state tax registration): https://www.nd.gov/tax/; Minot City Planning Dept. for local verification: https://www.minot.com/government/departments/planning_zoning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-north-dakota-minot/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-north-dakota-minot/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-nd-west-fargo"></a>West Fargo, North Dakota
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-nd-west-fargo`
- **Location**: West Fargo, North Dakota, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual STR license under Ordinance 1254. Must pass Safety & Compliance Inspection before license issued.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — ND Sales & Use Tax Permit required
- **Permit Fee**: $150/yr application (prorated) + $65 inspection fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per floor plan submitted
- **Tax Rate**: ND state sales tax + local taxes
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No exterior signage indicating STR use. No events/parties exceeding lodging intent. 2 off-street parking spaces required.
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: $500,000 liability minimum
- **Platform Obligations**: ND Sales & Use Tax Permit required; floor plans must be submitted
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-01
- **Compliance Notes**: License cycle: July 1 – June 30. Ordinance 1254 effective July 1, 2026. Most formalized STR framework in North Dakota.
- **Key Notes**: Ordinance 1254 (eff. July 1, 2026) — very recent and comprehensive. $150 annual + $65 inspection + $500K insurance. Most structured in ND.
- **Penalties**: License denial/revocation for violations
- **Sources**: https://www.westfargond.gov/1478/Short-Term-Rentals ; City of West Fargo STR Page — westfargond.gov/1478/Short-Term-Rentals; Ordinance 1254
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.westfargond.gov/1478/Short-Term-Rentals](https://www.westfargond.gov/1478/Short-Term-Rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nd-west-fargo/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-nd-west-fargo/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-01

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### <a id="us-oh-akron"></a>Akron, Ohio
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-oh-akron`
- **Location**: Akron, Ohio, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $250
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: Stays must be < 30 consecutive days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 5.5% city STR excise + 5.75% Ohio state
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2023-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Property owner must reside in the City of Akron. Max occupancy: 2 adults/bedroom + 4 additional persons. Large events/parties prohibited without special event permit. Proof of ownership required.
- **Key Notes**: Unique owner-residency requirement: owner must live within Akron city limits. January 2023.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.akronohio.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oh-akron/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oh-akron/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-ohio-berea"></a>Berea, Ohio
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ohio-berea`
- **Location**: Berea, Ohio, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — a dedicated Short-Term Rental (STR) permit is required under Ordinance 9-8 (Codified Ordinance 1331). Permit deadline: August 31 (annually). Separate long-term rental permit also required under BCO 1331.02(a), effective April 20, 2026, for all 1–2 family dwellings.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — STR operators must register with Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office via the GovOS/MuniRevs online portal to collect and remit the County 6.5% bed tax. Ohio state registration (vendor's license) is also required for state occupancy tax purposes. Additionally, owners must submit a Residential Rental Property Disclosure Form to the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer per R.C. 5323.02.
- **Permit Fee**: STR permit fee: $100 (one-time per permit cycle, due by Aug. 31). Long-term rental permit: $60/year (Oct. 1–Sep. 30 cycle). Reinstatement fee applies if a permit is revoked. Nuisance abatement minimum cost: $750.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — not explicitly mandated in Berea's STR ordinance as sourced. (Note: neighboring City of Cleveland requires primary residency; Berea's ordinance focuses on permit, location restrictions, and nuisance accountability.)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — no annual day cap explicitly specified in sourced ordinances.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Restrictions exist (the ordinance references limits on the number of guests allowed), but specific numeric caps were not confirmed in available sources.
- **Tax Rate**: 6.5% Cuyahoga County Bed Tax (on listing price including cleaning fees, for stays ≤29 nights) + 6% Ohio State Occupancy Tax (for transient guests staying <30 consecutive days). Berea does not levy its own city-specific STR tax. Approximate combined lodging tax burden: ~12.5% (county + state). Airbnb collects and remits the Cuyahoga County bed tax automatically.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes — a second piece of legislation (effective September 2025/2026) prohibits STRs from operating within 1,000 feet of parks, schools, and churches, and within 500 feet of another STR. Applies city-wide across all zoning districts.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no minimum stay requirement explicitly specified in sourced ordinances. STR is defined as any rental of less than 30 days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes — STRs may not be located within 500 feet of each other (density/separation rule under the second ordinance, effective September 2025/2026).
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — not explicitly mandated in Berea's STR ordinance as sourced. Specialty STR insurance (e.g., covering commercial and personal use) is strongly recommended by industry providers.
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb collects and remits Cuyahoga County 6.5% bed tax on behalf of hosts. Hosts remain responsible for ensuring all applicable taxes are collected and remitted. No explicit platform-reporting mandate specific to Berea was confirmed in sourced materials.
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance 9-8 (STR permit requirement): October 6, 2025 (passed); permit deadline August 31 [2026 cycle]. Location/zoning restrictions: September 2025/2026. Long-term rental permit update: April 20, 2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: 1) Permit holders must post city rules (parking rules, noise ordinances, etc.) on the refrigerator or otherwise prominently inside the rental unit for guest visibility. 2) Property owners not residing or operating a principal business in Cuyahoga County or an adjacent county must appoint a local agent to receive notices, complaints, and legal service. 3) Permit may be revoked upon building code violations, delinquent property taxes, nuisance findings, or untruthful permit applications. 4) Ohio SB 104 and HB 109 (pending in Ohio General Assembly as of early 2025) could preempt Berea's local STR rules if passed.
- **Key Notes**: Berea is a city without hotels, and STR regulation is being driven proactively ahead of a potential surge in short-term rental activity tied to the Cleveland Browns' stadium relocation to nearby Brook Park and Baldwin Wallace University's new on-campus living requirement displacing student renters. The ordinance grew from citizen feedback and is focused on preserving neighborhood character, parking compliance, and nuisance accountability.
- **Penalties**: Violation of BCO 1331.02(a) (operating without a permit) is a misdemeanor of the fourth degree under Ohio law. If three or more violations occur at the same premises within a 24-month period, the property can be declared a criminal nuisance. The city may abate the nuisance and assess costs to the property owner; minimum abatement cost is $750. Permit revocation is also possible.
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofberea.org/164 ; City of Berea Official Website (cityofberea.org) — Residential Rental Permits (BCO 1331), cityofberea.org/164; WOIO Cleveland19 News, 'Berea cracks down on short-term rentals with new permit requirements,' Apr. 27, 2026 (cleveland19.com); BW Exponent, 'City of Berea passes legislation regulating short-term rental properties,' Nov. 24, 2025 (bwexponent.com); Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office — Lodging Occupancy Tax (cuyahogacounty.gov); Airbnb Help Center — Ohio Occupancy Tax Collection (airbnb.com/help/article/2322); Berea Democratic Club (bereadems.org); BNBCalc Ohio STR Tax Guide (bnbcalc.com); Berea City Council Minutes, Sep. 2, 2025 (cityofberea.org)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cityofberea.org/164](https://www.cityofberea.org/164)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ohio-berea/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ohio-berea/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-08

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### <a id="us-oh-cincinnati"></a>Cincinnati, Ohio
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-oh-cincinnati`
- **Location**: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $83
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 14.5% combined local (7% city excise + 7.5% county) + 6% Ohio state
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2019-07-01
- **Compliance Notes**: $250 per unit every 3 years. Multi-unit buildings: max 4 STR units, or 4 + 1 per every 4 additional dwelling units in buildings of 5+ units. Self-certification of code compliance. Registration number must display on all listings. STR Advisory Form must be posted inside unit.
- **Key Notes**: $250/3-year registration. Highest combined local tax in Ohio at 14.5%. Municipal Code Chapters 856 & 315.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://opencounter.cincinnati-oh.gov/projects/310967/direct/short-term-rental-registration
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oh-cincinnati/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oh-cincinnati/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-ohio-circleville"></a>Circleville, Ohio
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ohio-circleville`
- **Location**: Circleville, Ohio, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: LawfulStay
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ohio-circleville/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ohio-circleville/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-oh-cleveland"></a>Cleveland, Ohio
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-oh-cleveland`
- **Location**: Cleveland, Ohio, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $150
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 8.5% combined local (3% city + 5.5% county) + 6% Ohio state
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-11-01
- **Compliance Notes**: New rules aim to prevent bad actors from renting Airbnbs or VRBOs for wild parties and to address nuisance property complaints. Council hopes rules will curb party houses and associated neighborhood disturbances.
- **Key Notes**: ['New regulations passed by City Council', 'Focus on preventing party houses and nuisance properties', 'Applies to Airbnbs and VRBOs', 'Specific enforcement mechanisms not fully detailed in available article']
- **Penalties**: Not specified in available article text
- **Sources**: https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/06/cleveland-approves-airbnb-crackdown-that-could-force-some-rentals-to-close.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oh-cleveland/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oh-cleveland/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-26

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### <a id="us-oh-columbus"></a>Columbus, Ohio
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-oh-columbus`
- **Location**: Columbus, Ohio, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $100
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 104 days/year for non-primary residences; unlimited for primary residence
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 5.1% city lodging excise + 2.5% city income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2019-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Two tiers: primary residence (no day cap) vs non-primary (104-day/year cap). BCI background check required. 24/7 local contact required. Permit number must display on all listings.
- **Key Notes**: $100 application fee + $100 annual renewal. Certificate of Zoning Clearance required.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.columbus.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oh-columbus/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oh-columbus/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-ohio-concord-township"></a>Concord Township, Ohio
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ohio-concord-township`
- **Location**: Concord Township, Ohio, USA (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Moratorium applies to dwellings rented for less than 30 consecutive days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-02-18
- **Compliance Notes**: Concord Township (Lake County, Ohio) trustees unanimously imposed a one-year moratorium on new STR permits, effective February 18, 2026. The pause applies to all rentals of less than 30 consecutive days and excludes hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfast establishments. No new STR permits will be issued during the moratorium while staff reviews best practices and awaits outcomes of Ohio Senate Bill 104 and House Bill 109 (which would limit local authority to ban or cap STRs). Existing STR operators should verify whether their current permits remain valid.
- **Key Notes**: 1) One-year moratorium on new STR permits effective February 18, 2026. 2) Applies to rentals under 30 consecutive days; hotels, motels, and B&Bs are exempt. 3) Township is monitoring Ohio SB 104 and HB 109, which could preempt local STR bans/caps. 4) Staff directed to recommend new zoning rules during the moratorium period.
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.news-herald.com/2026/02/23/concord-township-places-one-year-ban-on-short-term-rentals/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ohio-concord-township/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ohio-concord-township/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-08

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### <a id="us-oh-dayton"></a>Dayton, Ohio
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-oh-dayton`
- **Location**: Dayton, Ohio, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **None**
- **Permit / License Required**: No
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: 0
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 2.5% city income tax on rental income; no city STR lodging excise
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: No STR-specific ordinance as of July 2026. City uses case-by-case nuisance enforcement. Standard city zoning applies. HOA restrictions may apply. City has stated intent to create a data-driven STR database/registration system in the future.
- **Key Notes**: Unregulated as of July 2026. Monitor for pending ordinances — city has publicly discussed future STR regulation.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.daytonohio.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oh-dayton/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oh-dayton/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-ohio-geneva-on-the-lake"></a>Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ohio-geneva-on-the-lake`
- **Location**: Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Business license required through Village Administration (fee amount not confirmed in official sources); residential rental inspection required; no large-scale fee schedule confirmed via .gov source
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specified in confirmed official sources
- **Tax Rate**: Ohio state sales tax applies; operators must register with Ohio Department of Taxation; local lodging/bed tax may apply — verify with Village of Geneva-on-the-Lake
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Geneva-on-the-Lake is a resort village where most residential and commercial properties may be used for STRs subject to business licensing and inspection. No confirmed broad zoning ban on STRs. Village's tourism-dependent economy means a generally permissive approach.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not specified in confirmed official sources
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not specified in confirmed official sources
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: No platform-specific obligations confirmed in official sources
- **Effective Date**: Unknown — no specific ordinance adoption date confirmed via official village source
- **Compliance Notes**: Geneva-on-the-Lake (Village) maintains a streamlined, tourism-friendly STR permit structure. Operators must obtain a Village business license and pass a residential rental inspection. Ohio state sales tax registration is required for all STR operators. The broader City of Geneva (separate jurisdiction, nearby) has its own rental registration at $25/unit, 30-day registration window, 2-year registration cycle administered by the Geneva City zoning department (genevaohio.gov). Note: these are two distinct jurisdictions — Village of Geneva-on-the-Lake vs. City of Geneva, Ohio.
- **Key Notes**: Geneva-on-the-Lake is Ohio's first summer resort town (est. 1869) and has a deeply tourism-dependent economy. The village's compact size (approx. 2.28 sq mi) and resort character mean STRs are broadly permitted. Ohio HB 563 (if enacted) would further constrain local governments from banning STRs. No official .gov STR-specific page was found for the Village of Geneva-on-the-Lake as of 2026-07-29; the village codified ordinances are hosted at genevaonthelake.org but the document available (2020 edition) predates any specific STR chapter.
- **Penalties**: Not specified in confirmed official sources; standard Ohio municipal code enforcement applies
- **Sources**: Village of Geneva-on-the-Lake Codified Ordinances (2020 edition): https://genevaonthelake.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/A-Introduction.pdf; City of Geneva (Ohio) Zoning/Rental Registration: https://genevaohio.gov/zoning/; No dedicated STR .gov page for Village of Geneva-on-the-Lake confirmed as of 2026-07-29 — contact Village Administration directly.
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ohio-geneva-on-the-lake/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ohio-geneva-on-the-lake/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-ohio-hocking-hills"></a>Hocking Hills, Ohio
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ohio-hocking-hills`
- **Location**: Hocking Hills, Ohio, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: City of Logan (within Hocking Hills area): STR license application fee $50 + annual license fee $500; Hocking County draft ordinance fee structure not yet finalized
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Proposed in Hocking County draft ordinance: calculated based on square footage of bedrooms and lofts; children under age 6 not counted toward limit (draft, not yet enacted as of 2026-07-29)
- **Tax Rate**: Ohio state sales tax applies; local lodging taxes may apply — verify with Ohio Department of Taxation and Hocking County
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Hocking County zoning commission determined that full land-use zoning was unnecessary; instead a standalone STR ordinance is being developed. City of Logan (within the Hocking Hills region) enacted Ordinance 54 in late 2024 requiring STR licenses. Unincorporated Hocking County areas currently operate with very limited formal regulation pending county ordinance adoption.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not specified in current draft
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not specified in current draft
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: No platform-specific obligations confirmed
- **Effective Date**: City of Logan Ordinance 54: enacted late 2024. Hocking County STR Ordinance: draft revised 2026-01-29; vote date unknown as of 2026-07-29.
- **Compliance Notes**: Hocking County published a revised STR Ordinance Draft (revised January 29, 2026) covering safety requirements including smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguishers, driveway access standards, and deck safety. The draft has not yet been voted on by County Commissioners as of 2026-07-29. Logan city limits have an enacted ordinance (Ord. 54, late 2024) with a $50 application fee and $500 annual license fee, plus an Ohio Certificate of Occupancy requirement within one year of application. The regulatory landscape varies significantly by whether the property is inside Logan city limits or in unincorporated Hocking County.
- **Key Notes**: Hocking Hills is a high-growth vacation rental market that has operated largely without formal county-level regulation. The pending county ordinance focuses on life-safety requirements (smoke detectors, CO alarms, fire extinguishers, driveway standards). A certified home inspection and compliance with County Driveway Standards will be required under the proposed ordinance.
- **Penalties**: City of Logan: license revocation for any infraction of the STR section or violations of Logan Code of Ordinances; Hocking County penalties not yet finalized in draft
- **Sources**: Hocking County Regional Planning Commission official page: https://hocking.oh.gov/regionalplanning; Hocking County STR Ordinance Draft (Revised 01-29-2026): https://hocking.oh.gov/sites/default/files/2026-01/Hocking_County_STR_Ordinance%20CLEAN%2001-29-26.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ohio-hocking-hills/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ohio-hocking-hills/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-ohio-kelleys-island"></a>Kelleys Island, Ohio
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ohio-kelleys-island`
- **Location**: Kelleys Island, Ohio, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $600.00 annual Transient Rental Program fee; new applicants must also obtain a certified home inspection (cost varies by inspector)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum occupancy required to be posted/listed per property; specific formula not detailed in available official source
- **Tax Rate**: Ohio state sales tax applies; verify local bed/lodging tax with Village of Kelleys Island
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are regulated island-wide under the Village's Transient Rental Program. No confirmed zoning-based ban on STRs. All operators must register regardless of zone.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not specified; STRs defined as rentals to transients (less than 30 days per Ohio norms)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not specified in current official sources
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: No platform-specific obligations confirmed
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance 2024-O-23 enacted November 9, 2024; amended by 2025-O-22
- **Compliance Notes**: Village of Kelleys Island enacted Ordinance 2024-O-23 (November 2024) establishing a formal Transient Rental Property chapter, repealing the prior 2004 ordinance. Operators must: (1) complete a registration/renewal application by the annual deadline (May 30, 2026 was the 2026 deadline), (2) pay the $600 annual fee, (3) provide proof of insurance showing at least $300,000 personal liability coverage, and (4) for new applicants, obtain a certified home inspection. Failure to complete by the deadline means the operator cannot legally operate an STR on the Island. The program is administered by the Village Clerk (Transient Rental Program, 121 Addison St., Kelleys Island, OH 43438). Ordinance 2025-O-22 was also passed in 2025 (amendment/update); review both 2024-O-23 and 2025-O-22 for current requirements.
- **Key Notes**: Kelleys Island is a small Lake Erie island village with a well-established and actively enforced STR registration program. The $600 annual fee and $300,000 insurance requirement are firm requirements. Missing the annual application deadline results in loss of operating permission for that season.
- **Penalties**: Operators who fail to renew by the deadline are not permitted to operate an STR on the Island; additional penalties under Village code enforcement apply
- **Sources**: Village of Kelleys Island official website — Transient Rental Program: http://kelleysisland.us/departments-2/transient-rental-program/; Village of Kelleys Island Ordinances page: http://kelleysisland.us/ordinances/; Ordinance 2025-O-22 PDF: http://kelleysisland.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Ordinance-NO-2025-0-22.pdf; American Legal Publishing (Kelleys Island Code): https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/kelleysisland/latest/overview
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ohio-kelleys-island/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ohio-kelleys-island/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-ohio-lakewood"></a>Lakewood, Ohio
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ohio-lakewood`
- **Location**: Lakewood, Ohio, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.lakewoodoh.gov/housing/ ; LawfulStay
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.lakewoodoh.gov/housing/](https://www.lakewoodoh.gov/housing/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ohio-lakewood/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ohio-lakewood/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-ohio-orrville"></a>Orrville, Ohio
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ohio-orrville`
- **Location**: Orrville, Ohio, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — planning committee discussion July 27, 2026; no ordinance scheduled
- **Compliance Notes**: Orrville, Ohio is in the earliest stage of considering short-term rental regulation. The planning committee is set to meet July 27, 2026 to open discussions — no draft ordinance exists and no vote is scheduled. Hosts in Orrville face no new requirements at this time but should monitor city council developments.
- **Key Notes**: Pre-ordinance stage only; planning committee first discussion July 27, 2026; no code language drafted; no pending vote; hosts not yet subject to new requirements.
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://writing.strisker.com/weekly-regulatory-briefing-29-07-24-2026/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ohio-orrville/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ohio-orrville/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-oh-put-in-bay"></a>Put-in-Bay, Ohio
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-oh-put-in-bay`
- **Location**: Put-in-Bay, Ohio, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 3% Ottawa County lodging excise + 5.75% Ohio state
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2025-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Dual jurisdiction: Village of Put-in-Bay (Ordinance 1504-25) AND Put-in-Bay Township both require separate permits. Village used moratoriums 2023-2024 to control STR growth. Strict noise and occupancy ordinances enforced especially during peak summer weekends. STR insurance required.
- **Key Notes**: South Bass Island / Ottawa County. Requires both Village and Township permits. Previous moratoriums 2023-2024.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.villageofputinbay.com
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oh-put-in-bay/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oh-put-in-bay/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-ohio-reynoldsburg"></a>Reynoldsburg, Ohio
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ohio-reynoldsburg`
- **Location**: Reynoldsburg, Ohio, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: LawfulStay
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ohio-reynoldsburg/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ohio-reynoldsburg/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-oh-sandusky"></a>Sandusky, Ohio
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-oh-sandusky`
- **Location**: Sandusky, Ohio, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $500
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 99 total permit cap citywide
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 7% combined (4% Erie County + 3% City of Sandusky)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-04-13
- **Compliance Notes**: Hard citywide cap of 99 STR permits total. Very restrictive zoning: STRs permitted only in CR, CS, DBD, GB, RB, RRB zones and within the Transient Rental Overlay (TRO) district. Conditional Use Permit required in LB zones. Banned in most standard residential zones. Permits expire Dec 31 annually. City uses Rentalscape software for compliance monitoring.
- **Key Notes**: $500/year. 99-unit citywide hard cap. Most restrictive zoning in Ohio among researched cities. Most recent update Ordinance 26-061, April 13, 2026.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.ci.sandusky.oh.us/departments/code_compliance/transient_rental.php
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oh-sandusky/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oh-sandusky/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-oh-toledo"></a>Toledo, Ohio
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-oh-toledo`
- **Location**: Toledo, Ohio, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $50
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: ~3% city transient occupancy + Lucas County lodging + 5.75% Ohio state (total ~9-10%)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2021-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: $1,000,000 minimum general liability insurance. Site plan (bedrooms + parking) required. 24/7 local contact who can respond within 45 minutes. Must notify adjacent property owners within 48 hours of application. Must be current on property taxes and water bills.
- **Key Notes**: $50/year per unit. One of the lowest STR permit fees in Ohio. Ordinance No. 267-21 (2021).
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://toledo.oh.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oh-toledo/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oh-toledo/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-ohio-westlake"></a>Westlake, Ohio
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ohio-westlake`
- **Location**: Westlake, Ohio, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Pending
- **Compliance Notes**: Westlake officials are developing dedicated short-term rental regulations to address enforcement gaps in existing city codes. The city currently lacks specific STR language and enforcement authority. Proposed measures are under debate as of July 2026.
- **Key Notes**: ['City codes currently lack specific STR regulatory language', 'Officials debating how to address short-term rental concerns', 'No adoption date specified yet']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.cleveland.com/community/2026/07/westlake-officials-debate-how-to-regulate-short-term-residential-rental-properties.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ohio-westlake/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ohio-westlake/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-23

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### <a id="us-oklahoma-broken-bow"></a>Broken Bow, Oklahoma
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-oklahoma-broken-bow`
- **Location**: Broken Bow, Oklahoma, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: No dedicated STR permit or license fee within city limits. State tax registration with Oklahoma Tax Commission required. Hochatown (now separately incorporated, effective October 1, 2024) requires its own STR license — fee applies, streamlined via Granicus platform.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Yes — occupancy limits apply within city limits per municipal code
- **Tax Rate**: Oklahoma state sales tax 4.5%; Oklahoma state lodging tax 5% (for properties with 5+ total rooms); Broken Bow city lodging tax 5% (for properties within city limits); Hochatown municipal lodging taxes apply separately. Platforms such as Airbnb collect and remit state taxes automatically on platform bookings.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Per Broken Bow Municipal Code Sec. 56-140 and Sec. 56-396: STRs (defined as rentals <30 consecutive nights) are ONLY permitted in C-5 Highway Commercial and Commercial Recreation District zones within city limits. Previously established hotels/motels may be grandfathered. Most popular STR cabins are located in unincorporated McCurtain County (no STR ordinance) or newly incorporated Hochatown.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal density cap within city limits. Unincorporated McCurtain County has no STR ordinance — effectively unlimited. Hochatown STR licensing required as of October 2024.
- **Insurance Required**: Liability insurance recommended; fire safety and building code compliance required
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) automatically remit Oklahoma state sales tax. Direct bookings require hosts to collect and remit taxes independently to the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
- **Effective Date**: Sec. 56-140 / Sec. 56-396 (date of original codification not confirmed); Hochatown STR license effective October 1, 2024
- **Compliance Notes**: The vast majority of STR activity near 'Broken Bow' actually occurs in unincorporated McCurtain County or the newly incorporated Town of Hochatown — not within Broken Bow city limits. Within the City of Broken Bow, STRs are heavily zoning-restricted (C-5 and Commercial Recreation only). No formal STR permit required within city limits; zoning compliance is the primary regulatory requirement. Hochatown incorporated and launched its own STR licensing system (via Granicus) effective October 1, 2024.
- **Key Notes**: The 'Broken Bow' STR market is largely synonymous with unincorporated McCurtain County and Hochatown. Investors/hosts must distinguish between: (1) City of Broken Bow limits (C-5/Commercial Recreation zones only, no STR license needed); (2) Unincorporated McCurtain County (no ordinance, very permissive); (3) Town of Hochatown (STR license required via Granicus since Oct. 2024). Confirm property's exact jurisdiction before operating.
- **Penalties**: Zoning violations subject to municipal enforcement; specific fines not publicly detailed in available sources
- **Sources**: Broken Bow Municipal Code Sec. 56-140 and Sec. 56-396 (referenced via city code; no dedicated .gov STR page found). McCurtain County has no published STR ordinance. For Hochatown: Town of Hochatown (incorporated 2024) — contact local authority. Oklahoma Tax Commission: https://www.oktax.state.ok.us. Source for code sections: https://www.hostready.ai/markets/broken-bow-ok (citing Broken Bow Sec. 56-140 / 56-396 directly); official Broken Bow city site: https://www.cityofbrokenbowok.com (no dedicated STR page found as of 2026-07-29)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oklahoma-broken-bow/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oklahoma-broken-bow/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-oklahoma-hochatown"></a>Hochatown, Oklahoma
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-oklahoma-hochatown`
- **Location**: Hochatown, Oklahoma, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Municipal lodging tax (exact rate not confirmed in filings; estimated ~$4.3M/year collected). Oklahoma state sales tax also applies. Correct remittance destination is disputed.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb is named in the lawsuit for allegedly misallocating tax remittances due to ZIP-code mapping errors; platforms should ensure geographic data correctly reflects Hochatown municipal boundaries.
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-15 (lawsuit filed; outcome pending)
- **Compliance Notes**: Hochatown hosts operating through Airbnb should be aware that the town has filed suit alleging Airbnb's geographic mapping incorrectly assigns some properties inside Hochatown's town limits to neighboring Broken Bow for lodging tax remittance purposes. No change to host obligations has been ordered yet — Airbnb continues to collect and remit taxes — but the court may order escrow of disputed revenues and/or corrective remapping. Hosts should verify which municipality their property is assigned to in Airbnb's system and retain records of all tax payments.
- **Key Notes**: • Hochatown filed suit July 15, 2026, alleging Airbnb's ZIP-code-based system misdirects STR lodging taxes to Broken Bow instead of Hochatown. • ~3,300 active Airbnb listings in the area; town relies on ~$4.3M/year in lodging tax revenue. • Court is asked to hold disputed revenues in escrow pending resolution. • Root cause: Hochatown lacks its own ZIP code, causing mapping errors in Airbnb's tax routing system.
- **Penalties**: N/A — this is a tax-routing dispute; no penalties on hosts at this stage
- **Sources**: https://www.kgou.org/business-and-economy/2026-07-23/hochatown-sues-airbnb-says-lodging-taxes-were-wrongly-sent-to-broken-bow
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oklahoma-hochatown/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oklahoma-hochatown/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-26

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### <a id="us-oklahoma-lake-murray"></a>Lake Murray, Oklahoma
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-oklahoma-lake-murray`
- **Location**: Lake Murray, Oklahoma, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown — no municipal STR fee schedule found; Oklahoma state tax registration with Oklahoma Tax Commission required
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Oklahoma state sales tax 4.5%; Oklahoma state lodging tax 5% (properties with 5+ total rooms). Carter County local taxes may apply — verify with Carter County Assessor.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unknown — Lake Murray is not an incorporated municipality. The area is an Oklahoma State Park (Lake Murray State Park) managed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation / Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. Private residential STRs in surrounding unincorporated Carter County are subject to county-level rules, if any.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no Carter County STR ordinance identified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) auto-remit Oklahoma state taxes on platform bookings. Direct booking hosts must register and remit independently with the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Lake Murray is not an incorporated city or town — it is a state park area in Carter County, Oklahoma, near the city of Ardmore. There is no identifiable municipality called 'Lake Murray' with its own STR ordinance. Private STR properties in the surrounding unincorporated county area fall under Carter County jurisdiction; no Carter County STR-specific ordinance was found in public records searches. The Lake Murray State Park lodges and cabins are operated by the Oklahoma State Parks system and are not privately listed STRs.
- **Key Notes**: IMPORTANT: 'Lake Murray, Oklahoma' is not an incorporated municipality. STR operators near Lake Murray State Park should determine whether their specific property is within: (1) City of Ardmore limits (check Ardmore city code); (2) City of Lone Grove limits; or (3) Unincorporated Carter County. No Carter County STR ordinance was found. Oklahoma's statewide STR framework does not impose a licensing requirement — only tax registration. Operators must register with the Oklahoma Tax Commission for sales/lodging tax.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: Unknown — no incorporated municipality of 'Lake Murray, OK' exists; no Carter County STR ordinance found. Oklahoma Tax Commission (state tax): https://www.oktax.state.ok.us; Oklahoma State Parks (Lake Murray State Park): https://www.travelok.com/state-parks/lake-murray-state-park; Carter County official site: https://www.cartercountyok.gov (no STR ordinance published)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oklahoma-lake-murray/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oklahoma-lake-murray/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-oklahoma-norman"></a>Norman, Oklahoma
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-oklahoma-norman`
- **Location**: Norman, Oklahoma, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual STR license fee required per Sec. 13-3500–13-3508; exact annual fee amount not listed on city STR page — contact STRental@normanok.gov or (405) 217-7700
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Yes — noise and occupancy limits enforced; specific caps defined under Sec. 13-3500–13-3508
- **Tax Rate**: 8% STR/hotel-motel tax remitted to the City monthly (per Norman ordinance); Oklahoma state sales tax of 4.5% also applies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs allowed in all zoning districts EXCEPT Rural Commercial, Light Industrial, Heavy Industrial, and Restricted Industrial. PUD and SPUD zones require City Council approval or special use permit. In the Center City Form Based Code (CCFBC), STRs permitted as 'overnight lodging' on upper stories in Urban General, Urban Storefront, and Urban Residential Building Form Standards.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: As of December 2025, City Council committee was weighing potential geographic limits and higher fees; Ward 4 identified as having heavy concentration (214 of 429 licensed STRs). No formal density cap yet enacted as of research date.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated in publicly available ordinance text; verify with City Attorney's office
- **Platform Obligations**: City contracted Deckard Technologies to monitor all STR listings on Airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway, TripAdvisor, FlipKey for compliance. Platforms may auto-collect state tax; local hotel/motel tax must be remitted directly to City monthly.
- **Effective Date**: August 27, 2020
- **Compliance Notes**: Licensing approved July 28, 2020; effective August 27, 2020. Ordinance codified at Sec. 13-3500 through 13-3508 of the Norman City Code. Annual license required per rental unit. Renewal inspections conducted by planning staff. 24/7 complaint hotline available for neighbors. As of December 2025, staff briefed oversight committee on potential geographic limits and fee increases — changes may be forthcoming.
- **Key Notes**: Norman is home to the University of Oklahoma; high STR demand around sports events and graduation. 429 licensed STR properties identified as of December 2025 — majority are single-family homes. City uses Deckard Technologies for real-time monitoring of unlicensed listings.
- **Penalties**: Fines of $50–$750 per violation and/or imprisonment up to 60 days per Sec. 13-112 of Norman City Code
- **Sources**: City of Norman – Official STR Page: https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/city-attorney/short-term-rentals (Sec. 13-3500–13-3508)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oklahoma-norman/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oklahoma-norman/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-ok-oklahoma-city"></a>Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ok-oklahoma-city`
- **Location**: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual home-sharing license ($24/yr). Non-primary-residence properties require Special Exception permit.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $24/year annual license
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes for standard license; Special Exception required for non-primary-residence
- **Rental Day Cap**: 10 nights/month for non-primary-residence hosts without special exception
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 16 occupants
- **Tax Rate**: Oklahoma state and local taxes apply
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs capped at 10% of homes per block in areas needing special exception. Historic Preservation District locations also require special exception. 1 parking space per 4 guests required on-property.
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 10% density cap per block for special exception areas
- **Insurance Required**: Not specified
- **Platform Obligations**: License number required
- **Effective Date**: 2025-02-16
- **Compliance Notes**: Significantly updated Feb. 16, 2025 under Ordinances 27,742 & 27,743. Board of Adjustment can deny renewals for 1 year on violations.
- **Key Notes**: Major 2025 update: 10 night/month cap for non-primary-residence, 10% density cap per block, max 16 occupants, 1 parking space per 4 guests.
- **Penalties**: Board of Adjustment can deny license renewal for 1 year for violations
- **Sources**: https://www.okc.gov/departments/development-services/planning/home-sharing ; OKC Home Sharing License Portal — okc.gov/departments/planning/home-sharing-license; Ordinances 27,742 & 27,743
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.okc.gov/departments/development-services/planning/home-sharing](https://www.okc.gov/departments/development-services/planning/home-sharing)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ok-oklahoma-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ok-oklahoma-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-ok-tulsa"></a>Tulsa, Oklahoma
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ok-tulsa`
- **Location**: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual STR license under Title 21, Chapter 26. Two categories: Principal Use and Accessory Use.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $375/year ($75 application + $300 implementation/compliance)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (Accessory Use category available for owner/tenant present part-time)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 8 guests
- **Tax Rate**: 5% Tulsa lodging tax on properties with 5+ total rooms; state taxes also apply
- **Zoning Restrictions**: License number must appear on all advertisements AND inside the rental unit
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Designated local 24/7 contact required (must respond within 1 hour). License expires June 30 annually.
- **Effective Date**: 2023-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Two-tier licensing: Principal Use (not primary residence) vs Accessory Use (owner/tenant present). Well-documented online portal.
- **Key Notes**: $375/yr license, max 8 guests, 1-hour response time required, 5% lodging tax. Well-organized online portal at cityoftulsa.org.
- **Penalties**: License revocation; fines for non-compliance
- **Sources**: https://www.cityoftulsa.org/government/departments/finance/business-licensing/short-term-rental/ ; City of Tulsa STR Portal — cityoftulsa.org/government/departments/finance/short-term-rentals/
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cityoftulsa.org/government/departments/finance/business-licensing/short-term-rental/](https://www.cityoftulsa.org/government/departments/finance/business-licensing/short-term-rental/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ok-tulsa/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ok-tulsa/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-oregon-ashland"></a>Ashland, Oregon
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-oregon-ashland`
- **Location**: Ashland, Oregon, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application fee required (processed through Community Development Dept); Business license required; Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) registration required. Contact Ashland Planning Division at 541-488-5305 for current CUP fee schedule.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specified in sourced documents; standard building code occupancy applies.
- **Tax Rate**: Ashland Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) applies; combined with Oregon State TLT 1.5%. Exact Ashland TOT rate: contact City of Ashland Finance Dept (ashlandoregon.gov).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs (Travelers' Accommodations) are PROHIBITED in Single-Family Residential zones (R-1). Permitted only in R-2 (Low-Density Multi-Family) and R-3 (High-Density Multi-Family) zones with an approved CUP. Property must be within 200 feet of a major arterial or collector street (Siskiyou, North/East Main, Wimer, Iowa, Wightman, Ashland, Mountain, Beach, Morton Streets). Property/primary residence must be 20+ years old.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No specific density cap in sourced materials; CUP process provides case-by-case review with public notice to surrounding properties.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: No platform-specific obligations found in official sources; TOT registration and business license required regardless of booking platform.
- **Effective Date**: Current framework in place; AMC 18.2.3.220 active. Specific amendment dates not confirmed from official source text — verify with city.
- **Compliance Notes**: Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) Section 18.2.3.220 governs Travelers' Accommodations in R-2 and R-3 zones. Owner must occupy the property (live on-site). Operating without a valid CUP, business license, and TOT registration is prohibited. CUP requires public notice to surrounding properties and is processed as a land use application through Community Development.
- **Key Notes**: Ashland has among the most restrictive STR regimes in Oregon: prohibited in all R-1 (single-family) zones, which constitute the majority of residential land. Only R-2 and R-3 zoned, owner-occupied properties within 200 feet of a major street and at least 20 years old qualify. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival drives significant tourism demand despite tight supply.
- **Penalties**: Operating without valid CUP, business license, and TOT registration is prohibited and subject to code enforcement. Specific fine amounts not confirmed in sourced official text.
- **Sources**: City of Ashland Official FAQ: https://ashlandoregon.gov/FAQ.aspx?QID=76; Ashland Land Use Ordinance 18.2.2.030: https://ashland.municipal.codes/LandUse/18.2.2.030; Ashland Municipal Code Travelers' Accommodations: https://ashland.municipal.codes (AMC 18.2.3.220)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oregon-ashland/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oregon-ashland/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-oregon-bend"></a>Bend, Oregon
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-oregon-bend`
- **Location**: Bend, Oregon, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — both a land use permit (Type I or Type II) from the Planning Division and a Short-Term Rental Operating License are required. A STR is a dwelling rented for less than 30 consecutive days.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — operators must register with the City Tax Division for transient room tax collection (Type II rentals are subject to room tax; some Type I exempt).
- **Permit Fee**: Annual transportation fee for STR units increased from $100 to $200 effective July 1, 2025; 'whole house' supplemental fee applies to whole-house STRs. Phase 2 Transportation Fee rates adopted May 7, 2025.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Only for Type I owner-occupied permits (renting up to two bedrooms in a primary residence). Type II whole-house rentals do not require owner occupancy.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Type I whole-house rentals limited to a maximum of 30 days per year (up to four rental periods). Type II has no annual day cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Two guests per bedroom plus two additional guests (per industry tracker).
- **Tax Rate**: 10.4% City of Bend transient room tax plus 1.8% State of Oregon tax (per industry source; state base TLT is 1.5%).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Permitted in RL, RS, RM, RH zoning districts and MR district (outside Old Mill District); Type designations vary by zone. Mixed-use zones treated differently.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 500-foot separation required between Type II whole-house STRs (measured property line to property line) in residential zones; applies where cumulative STR days reach 30+ per year.
- **Insurance Required**: Minimum $500,000 liability insurance for Type II rentals (per industry tracker).
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Original STR provisions effective April 15, 2015; most recently amended by Ordinance NS-2541, codified December 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Permits are owner-specific and do not run with the land — they terminate on sale/transfer; new owners must reapply. Off-street parking required (one space per rented bedroom); quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM; screened trash/recycling. Long-term rental exemption available for up to three renewals.
- **Key Notes**: Bend has one of the strictest STR frameworks in Oregon. Two permit types: Type I (administrative/owner-occupied) and Type II (whole-house, density-restricted).
- **Penalties**: Operating without a permit may result in enforcement actions, fines, and denial of future permit applications. Code violations processed under BDC Chapter 1.3; repeated complaints can lead to permit revocation.
- **Sources**: https://bendoregon.gov/services/business/short-term-rentals/ ; City of Bend (bendoregon.gov/services/business/short-term-rentals); Bend Development Code 3.6.500 (bend.municipal.codes); OPB (Jun 2025); Airbtics
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://bendoregon.gov/services/business/short-term-rentals/](https://bendoregon.gov/services/business/short-term-rentals/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oregon-bend/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oregon-bend/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-oregon-cannon-beach"></a>Cannon Beach, Oregon
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-oregon-cannon-beach`
- **Location**: Cannon Beach, Oregon, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual permit renewal required for all permit holders (Lifetime Unlimited and 14-Day). Application packet available from city Community Development Dept. Specific permit application fees: see STR Application Packet at ci.cannon-beach.or.us. Building inspection required prior to permit issuance (cost of required alterations borne by owner). Local Transient Room Tax registration required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: 14-Day Permit holders: limited to one renter in a single 14-day period per calendar year (effectively 14 rental days/year under standard permit). Lifetime Unlimited and Five-Year Unlimited permits: no annual night cap, but five-year unlimited permits are no longer issued (program ended; existing permits may transfer). As of 2026, city was reconsidering the 14-day rule structure.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Subject to Oregon State Building Code as determined by pre-permit inspection. Occupancy limits set per dwelling unit capacity confirmed at inspection.
- **Tax Rate**: Local Transient Room Tax: 7% (increased from 6% via Ordinance 10-06; further increase approved July 2023, effective January 2024 — verify current exact rate with City Finance Dept at ci.cannon-beach.or.us/finance). Oregon state Transient Lodging Tax: 1.5% (filed quarterly with Oregon Dept of Revenue).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs permitted only in RVL, RL, R1, R2, R3, MP, and RAM zones. STRs are NOT permitted in accessory dwelling units (ADUs). No person may operate an STR without a valid city-issued permit. City has been researching a cap on total number of STR permits in Cannon Beach. Clatsop County unincorporated areas do not allow new STRs under current county rules.
- **Minimum Stay**: No stated minimum stay. 'Short-term' is defined as tenancy of less than one month.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: City actively researching a cap on total STR permits. As of February 2026, the Community Development Department published a study of STR percentages across Cannon Beach, Clatsop County, and Tillamook County to inform potential density caps. A Short-Term Rental Task Force (7–11 members, meeting quarterly, 4-year term) was established to study impacts, permitting, violations, and neighborhood effects.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: No explicit platform tax-collection agreement mandated in published ordinance. Hosts must confirm whether platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) are remitting city and state lodging taxes; if not, host remits directly. Keep annual log of rental nights, guest count, and booking records.
- **Effective Date**: City has regulated STRs since the 1980s. Ordinance 10-06 raised TRT to 7%. TRT increase approved July 2023 effective January 2024. STR Task Force established per recent ordinance amendment. March 10, 2026 City Council draft of Recreational Fire Ordinance for STRs pending.
- **Compliance Notes**: Key requirements: (1) Valid STR permit (Lifetime Unlimited, formerly Five-Year Unlimited, or 14-Day) — 14-Day is the only new permit type currently available to new applicants; (2) Pre-permit inspection for Oregon State Building Code compliance — owner must complete all required alterations before permit issued; (3) Owner must designate a local representative who permanently resides within the Cannon Beach urban growth boundary or is a licensed property manager; (4) Annual permit renewal; (5) STR is subject to inspection at any time with proper notice; (6) Register with City for local TRT and with Oregon DOR for state TLT; (7) Comply with off-street parking requirements; (8) New (March 2026) Recreational Fire Ordinance draft for STR properties under City Council consideration. Five-Year Unlimited permits are being phased out through attrition (no new ones issued).
- **Key Notes**: Cannon Beach has one of Oregon's most complex and restrictive STR frameworks, with a three-tier permit system, ongoing Task Force review, potential density caps, and a pending recreational fire ordinance. The five-year unlimited permit lottery system is being wound down. New applicants can only obtain 14-Day permits. The city has been regulated STRs since the 1980s, making it a long-established STR regulatory jurisdiction. Lifetime unlimited permits exist but are non-transferable as new issuances.
- **Penalties**: Permit revocation for failure to complete required building alterations within specified time period. Operating without a valid permit is prohibited (Ch. 17.84). Oregon DOR penalties apply for state TLT non-remittance. City code enforcement available for violations.
- **Sources**: City of Cannon Beach Official STR Page: https://www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us/planning/page/short-term-rentals; Cannon Beach Municipal Code Ch. 17.84 (Short-Term Rentals, via ecode360): https://ecode360.com/43512859; Cannon Beach 14-Day STR Permits Page: https://www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us/planning/page/14-day-short-term-rental-information-and-permits; Cannon Beach Current STR Permit Lists: https://www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us/planning/page/current-short-term-rental-permits-lists; Cannon Beach Transient Room Tax: https://www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us/finance/page/transient-room-tax; Cannon Beach STR Task Force: https://www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us/planning/page/short-term-rental-task-force; Cannon Beach Ordinance 10-06 (TRT increase): https://www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us/ordinances
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oregon-cannon-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oregon-cannon-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-oregon-eugene"></a>Eugene, Oregon
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-oregon-eugene`
- **Location**: Eugene, Oregon, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: No registration fee for annual STR registration (Ordinance 20638). Transient Room Tax (TRT) Certificate of Authority required (no fee stated). Registration completed online.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None published for annual nights. Stays are defined as 30 nights or fewer per guest per booking.
- **Occupancy Limit**: A family of any size, or up to 5 unrelated guests, per property.
- **Tax Rate**: 4.5% local Transient Room Tax (TRT) — funds Eugene's Cultural Services programs and tourism. Oregon state Transient Lodging Tax: 1.5% on stays under 30 nights. Total combined: ~6% (hosts must confirm if platform remits on their behalf).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs allowed in Eugene city limits across residential and other zones. Properties with a Eugene address but located in unincorporated Lane County are NOT subject to Eugene's STR ordinance and must verify Lane County or state-level requirements instead. Registration only required for properties within Eugene city limits.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay requirement published. Maximum per-guest stay is 30 consecutive nights (above 30 nights triggers Rental Housing Code instead).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit density cap or neighborhood concentration limit published on the official city STR page.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosts must confirm whether their booking platform (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO) remits state and local taxes on their behalf; if not, host is responsible for direct remittance of both the 1.5% state TLT and 4.5% local TRT.
- **Effective Date**: City Council adopted Ordinance 20638 in late 2020 (December 2020 Work Session direction; ordinance finalized thereafter). Annual registration requirement ongoing.
- **Compliance Notes**: Registration requires: (1) street address of the STR; (2) local contact name and phone number of a responsible person; (3) disclosure of whether the STR is owner-occupied. Annual renewal required. A Certificate of Authority is issued upon completed TRT registration and must be displayed at the rental property. Stays exceeding 30 days fall under the Rental Housing Code, not the STR ordinance. Code Compliance complaints: 541-682-5819.
- **Key Notes**: Eugene took a 'light touch' regulatory approach — simple annual registration with no fee rather than a full permit system. The primary compliance focus is tax collection and maintaining a local contact on file. Owner-occupancy is disclosed but NOT required as a condition of registration. Properties outside Eugene city limits (even with Eugene mailing addresses) are exempt from city registration.
- **Penalties**: No specific penalty amounts published on official city STR page for non-registration. Code Compliance enforcement available via 541-682-5819. Oregon state penalties for TLT non-remittance governed by Oregon Department of Revenue rules.
- **Sources**: City of Eugene Official STR Page: https://www.eugene-or.gov/3359/Short-Term-Rentals-in-Eugene; City of Eugene STR Rules Document: https://www.eugene-or.gov/DocumentCenter/View/48331/Short-term-Rentals; City of Eugene STR Regulation Review History: https://www.eugene-or.gov/4301/Review-of-Short-Term-Rental-Regulations-; City of Eugene TRT Registration: https://www.eugene-or.gov/1155/Transient-Room-Tax-TRT
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oregon-eugene/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oregon-eugene/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-or-hood-river"></a>Hood River, Oregon
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-or-hood-river`
- **Location**: Hood River, Oregon, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual permit fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: None known
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Oregon Transient Lodging Tax 1.5% state + Hood River County local tax; city lodging tax applies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Residential zones: STR license holders must live on the property as their primary residence, OR the property must be leased to a local tenant under a minimum 12-month lease
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None known
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-28 (ruling date; ordinance remains in effect)
- **Compliance Notes**: Hood River's STR ordinance has been upheld as constitutional by federal court, confirming the city's regulatory authority. Hosts must comply with all provisions of the Hood River STR ordinance; legal challenges have been exhausted at the appellate level.
- **Key Notes**: ['9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on July 2, 2026', 'Hood River STR ordinance declared constitutional', 'Legal challenges from STR operators rejected', 'Ordinance remains in full effect']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/hood-river-short-term-rental-ordinance-upheld-by-federal-court/ar-AA28kj0L
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-or-hood-river/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-or-hood-river/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-10 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-10

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### <a id="us-or-lincolncity"></a>Lincoln City, Oregon
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-or-lincolncity`
- **Location**: Lincoln City, Oregon, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Land-Use Permit & Annual Operating License
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Varies by permit and renewal type
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: 3 guests per bedroom plus 1 additional guest, max 16 total
- **Tax Rate**: 12% Transient Room Tax (TRT)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in commercial zones without caps. Residential zone licenses are strictly capped and subject to waitlists.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Permit count caps in residential zones (Roads End and general R-1 zones)
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes (TRT tax remittance)
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: Requires fire inspection and land-use approval. Non-local hosts must designate a local contact available 24/7. Quiet hours must be observed between 9 PM and 7 AM.
- **Key Notes**: Land-use permit + annual license required; caps in residential zones; 12% TRT tax rate.
- **Penalties**: Fines and potential suspension of operating license
- **Sources**: https://www.lincolncity.org/departments/planning-community-development/short-term-rentals-strs ; Lincoln City Planning & Community Development Department 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.lincolncity.org/departments/planning-community-development/short-term-rentals-strs](https://www.lincolncity.org/departments/planning-community-development/short-term-rentals-strs)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-or-lincolncity/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-or-lincolncity/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-oregon-portland"></a>Portland, Oregon
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-oregon-portland`
- **Location**: Portland, Oregon, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Accessory Short-Term Rental (ASTR) permit from Portland Permitting & Development (Type A or Type B); city business license registration also required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — transient lodging tax (city/county and state) registration required
- **Permit Fee**: Type B permit costs $245 (Type A fee Unknown exact amount; application fees non-refundable)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — resident must occupy the dwelling unit at least 270 days (nine months) per calendar year
- **Rental Day Cap**: No cap on nights bedrooms may be rented; maximum 95 days/year when the resident is not present (entire-home/away periods)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Type A: 1–2 bedrooms, max 5 guests; Type B: 3–5 bedrooms, up to 10 guests (rentals of 6+ bedrooms are not ASTRs)
- **Tax Rate**: Oregon state Transient Lodging Tax 1.5% plus local Portland/Multnomah County lodging taxes (Unknown exact combined rate)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs allowed in residential zones only as accessory to a primary residential use; whole-house rentals without a 270-day resident not allowed in residential zones; zoning code Section 33.207 governs ASTRs. As of late 2024 city no longer issues new Type B permits in commercial/mixed-use, employment and industrial zones
- **Minimum Stay**: Rentals of fewer than 30 consecutive days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown (no stated separation/saturation rule for Portland; effectively limited by primary-residence requirement)
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosts must post permit number prominently in listings; platforms face regulations to report unpermitted rentals
- **Effective Date**: Original ASTR rules enacted 2014; new safety standards effective January 1, 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Residency verified via Oregon Driver's License/ID showing the site address; Type A requires neighborhood notice to neighbors and neighborhood associations; Type B requires conditional use review/land use hearing. City maintains a short-term rental registry on Portland Maps and scrapes listings to find unpermitted rentals
- **Key Notes**: Two permit types: Type A (1–2 bedrooms, administrative) and Type B (3–5 bedrooms, conditional use). Owner-occupancy requirement effectively bans whole-house investment rentals in residential zones
- **Penalties**: Fines (often several hundred dollars per violation; each day can be a separate violation) and permit revocation; one operator was fined $115,823 for 18 violations — Ombudsman has recommended warnings before fines and lower first-time caps
- **Sources**: https://www.portland.gov/ppd/astr-permits ; portland.gov ASTR permit pages (Before You Apply, Type A, ASTR Permits); portland.gov Ombudsman report 2026; hostaway.com Oregon 2026; cascadiagetaways.com Oregon guide; hometeamluxuryrentals.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.portland.gov/ppd/astr-permits](https://www.portland.gov/ppd/astr-permits)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oregon-portland/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oregon-portland/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-oregon-seaside"></a>Seaside, Oregon
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-oregon-seaside`
- **Location**: Seaside, Oregon, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: STR business license permit required; application fees set by city (contact Community & Economic Development Dept). Parking requirement: minimum 2 off-street spaces plus 1 per bedroom over 2 bedrooms.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Number of bedrooms × 3 (additional criteria may further restrict occupancy during application review)
- **Tax Rate**: Oregon state Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) 1.5%; Clatsop County transient room tax also applies. Verify current combined rate with City/County.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not all homes qualify; eligibility is determined by Ordinance 2024-04 and Seaside City Council policies. Conditional use/VRD approval required for vacation rental dwellings under Chapter 120 of Title XI. Prior to July 11, 2024 VRD-eligible properties had a 90-day window (ending June 23, 2025) to apply under transitional rules (Ordinance 2025-01).
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not specified in available official text; city reviews each application for compliance with zoning and building/fire codes.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Local Contact (permanently residing in Clatsop County) must be listed; must respond to complaints/issues at the STR within 2 hours.
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance 2024-04 effective July 11, 2024; Ordinance 2025-01 amendment effective March 25, 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: STR defined as rental less than 30 days. Roll-out beds, fold-out couches, tents, and RVs may NOT be used to increase sleeping area/occupancy. Applications must be complete within 30 days of deficiency notice or expire. County STR amendments (Clatsop County) do NOT apply to incorporated Seaside.
- **Key Notes**: Seaside enacted a new STR chapter (Ch. 120, Title XI) via Ordinance 2024-04. A transitional window allowed legacy VRD-eligible property owners (pre-July 11, 2024) to apply through June 23, 2025 under Ordinance 2025-01. Not all properties qualify. Off-street parking strictly enforced.
- **Penalties**: Violation procedures specified in Article 12 of the Seaside Zoning Ordinance; application denial for non-compliance with standards or conditions.
- **Sources**: City of Seaside Official STR Page: https://www.cityofseaside.us/236/Short-Term-Rental-Application-and-Inform; Ordinance 2024-04: https://www.cityofseaside.us/DocumentCenter/View/1660/Short-Term-Rental-Ordinance-PDF; Clatsop County STR FAQ: https://www.clatsopcounty.gov/faqs/short-term-rental-ordinances
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oregon-seaside/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oregon-seaside/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-oregon-sunriver"></a>Sunriver, Oregon
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-oregon-sunriver`
- **Location**: Sunriver, Oregon, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: No STR operating license or land use permit fee required at county level (as of research date). A Deschutes County Certificate of Authority (DCCA #) is required and must be renewed annually (fees updated effective September 1, 2025 — contact Deschutes County Finance for current fee schedule).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Oregon Residential Specialty Code emergency egress standards apply. County code references sleeping area requirements.
- **Tax Rate**: 8% Deschutes County Transient Room Tax (TRT) on total gross rent (DCC Chapter 4.08) + Oregon State Transient Lodging Tax 1.5%. Total: ~9.5% (state+county). Note: Airbnb/VRBO collect and remit on behalf of hosts, but hosts must still file reports with the County via MUNIRevs platform.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Sunriver is classified as a historic destination resort in unincorporated Deschutes County. STRs are a permitted use. Operators may rent either an entire single-family dwelling or up to two rooms within the dwelling. No distance/density restrictions between STRs.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No density or distance restrictions between STR properties in unincorporated Deschutes County.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Even if third-party platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) collect and remit tax, operators must still submit reports to Deschutes County via MUNIRevs. DCCA # must be displayed on all rental advertisements for properties with 6 or fewer individual units.
- **Effective Date**: Deschutes County TRT framework longstanding; MUNIRevs online reporting system effective July 1, 2021; Certificate of Authority fee schedule updated September 1, 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Sunriver is unincorporated Deschutes County — NOT an incorporated city. No city-level STR ordinance applies. Governed solely by Deschutes County Code Chapter 4.08 (Transient Room Tax). Failure to collect/remit tax is a Class A Violation; interest and penalties will be assessed. Certificate of Authority must be renewed annually.
- **Key Notes**: Sunriver is among the most STR-permissive resort communities in Oregon due to its unincorporated status and historic resort classification. Approximately 35–40% of Sunriver homes are estimated to be used as STRs. No land use permit, no operator license, no density cap — only tax registration is required. A 2024 Deschutes County initiative was exploring adding a formal licensing program but had not been adopted as of research date.
- **Penalties**: Failure or refusal to collect or remit Transient Room Tax is a Class A Violation under DCC 4.08; interest and penalties also assessed.
- **Sources**: Deschutes County Transient Lodging Tax: https://www.deschutescounty.gov/719/Transient-Lodging-Tax; Deschutes County TRT FAQ: https://www.deschutescounty.gov/743/Transient-Lodging-Tax-Frequently-Asked-Q; Deschutes County Finance/TRT: https://www.deschutes.org/finance/page/transient-room-tax
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oregon-sunriver/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-oregon-sunriver/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-pennsylvania-gettysburg"></a>Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-pennsylvania-gettysburg`
- **Location**: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — a Land Use Permit AND a Certificate of Use and Occupancy are both required to legally operate any short-term rental in the Borough of Gettysburg. A separate Regulated Rental Unit Occupancy (RRUO) license ($40 fee) is also required for all residential rental units under the Rental Unit Occupancy Ordinance, subject to annual licensure and periodic inspection.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Pennsylvania Sales Tax License required for state tax collection; Adams County Hotel Room Rental Tax registration required for local lodging tax collection.
- **Permit Fee**: Land Use Permit application fee applies. Minor Zoning Certification (to confirm property is in a district permitting vacation rentals): $40. Regulated Rental Unit Application: $40. Historic District Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) required if property is in the Historic District (additional fee).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not universally required. The Borough distinguishes between (a) owner/proprietor-occupied homestays (host resides on premises) and (b) vacation rentals where the owner lives offsite. Both are permitted subject to zoning district allowance and applicable permits.
- **Rental Day Cap**: STRs are defined as accommodations available for stays of 30 consecutive nights or fewer. No maximum annual rental day cap identified in Borough code.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Subject to Property Maintenance Code standards. No Borough-specific STR overnight occupancy formula found in publicly available code excerpt beyond general Property Maintenance Code compliance.
- **Tax Rate**: 6% Pennsylvania Hotel Occupancy Tax (state) + 5% Adams County Hotel Room Rental Tax = 11% combined on gross rental receipts.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes — STRs are only permitted in zoning districts that allow the use. Hosts must verify zoning district eligibility using the Borough's Interactive Zoning Map before applying. Properties in the Historic District require an additional Certificate of Appropriateness (COA).
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified below the 30-night STR definition threshold.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not specified in available Borough code provisions.
- **Insurance Required**: Liability insurance policy recommended; minimum coverage amounts vary by property type per practitioner guidance. Not explicitly mandated in the Borough's permit application documents found.
- **Platform Obligations**: Not specified in Borough code. State-level: platforms collecting taxes on behalf of hosts relieve hosts of separate PA Sales/Use/Hotel Occupancy Tax license requirement.
- **Effective Date**: Current permit requirements in force; zoning rewrite ongoing as of 2024–2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: Borough of Gettysburg officially classifies short-term rentals as stays of 30 consecutive nights or fewer, covering both homestays and vacation rentals. Both a Land Use Permit and a Certificate of Use and Occupancy are mandatory prerequisites. The Borough is also undertaking a zoning rewrite project; draft updates and public meeting information are posted on the Borough's project page. RRUO licenses are non-transferable; notification must be received within 15 days of any change in tenant occupancy.
- **Key Notes**: Gettysburg is a nationally significant historic destination. Properties within the Historic District require an additional Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation department. The total tax burden (11%) is among the higher in Pennsylvania for STRs. Hosts should confirm zoning district allowance via the Borough's Interactive Zoning Map before purchasing or listing.
- **Penalties**: Operating without required permits subjects operators to code enforcement action. Per Borough ordinance, permit violations may result in permit revocation.
- **Sources**: Borough of Gettysburg Official STR/Permits Page: https://www.gettysburgpa.gov/271/Planning-Zoning-Code-Enforcement-Histori; https://www.gettysburgpa.gov/313/Permits-and-Licenses; Borough FAQs: https://www.gettysburgpa.gov/m/faq?cat=21
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-pennsylvania-gettysburg/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-pennsylvania-gettysburg/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-pennsylvania-hershey"></a>Hershey, Pennsylvania
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-pennsylvania-hershey`
- **Location**: Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Unknown — no official Derry Township or Dauphin County government webpage specifically governing STR licensing was confirmed via authoritative .gov or municipal code search as of July 2026.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (state-level) — Pennsylvania Hotel Occupancy Tax (6%) applies to all STR rentals under 30 days statewide. Dauphin County may impose an additional local hotel/lodging tax. Confirm with Dauphin County and Derry Township.
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown — no official fee schedule found for Hershey/Derry Township STR permits as of July 2026.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — no official Derry Township STR ordinance confirmed.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — general Pennsylvania building and health code occupancy standards apply in the absence of a local STR ordinance.
- **Tax Rate**: Minimum 6% Pennsylvania Hotel Occupancy Tax (state). Additional Dauphin County hotel/lodging tax may apply; confirm rate with Dauphin County.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unknown — Derry Township's zoning ordinance governs land use in Hershey. No official documentation of STR-specific zoning restrictions was confirmed from a .gov source. Certain neighborhoods and HOAs may restrict or prohibit STRs.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — no official local ordinance confirmed mandating STR insurance in Hershey/Derry Township.
- **Platform Obligations**: PA Department of Revenue guidance applies statewide: platforms that collect taxes on behalf of hosts relieve hosts of a separate PA Sales/Use/Hotel Occupancy Tax license requirement.
- **Effective Date**: Unknown.
- **Compliance Notes**: Hershey is an unincorporated community located within Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. No official Derry Township .gov STR ordinance page or municipal code section specifically governing short-term rentals was identified through government-source searches as of July 2026. Secondary sources note that Hershey does not maintain an explicit STR ban, but certain neighborhoods and HOAs may limit or prohibit STRs. Hosts should contact Derry Township directly at its official offices to confirm current zoning and any applicable STR permit requirements before operating.
- **Key Notes**: Hershey's major tourist attractions (Hersheypark, Hershey's Chocolate World, Giant Center) generate high STR demand. Because Hershey is an unincorporated community, regulation falls under Derry Township, Dauphin County. Hosts should directly contact Derry Township Zoning/Planning and Dauphin County for authoritative guidance. Pennsylvania's March 2025 Joint State Government Commission Staff Study noted the fragmented nature of STR regulation statewide and recommended minimum Commonwealth guidelines; as of July 2026, no statewide STR licensing law has been enacted.
- **Penalties**: Unknown — no official penalty schedule confirmed.
- **Sources**: Unknown — no official Derry Township or Dauphin County .gov STR ordinance page confirmed. PA state STR context: https://www.jsg.legis.state.pa.us/resources/documents/ftp/publications/2025-03-17%20Short-term%20Rental%20Web%203.17.25.pdf; PA Municipal League guidance: https://www.pml.org/2023/11/20/guidance-for-municipalities-considering-short-term-rental-ordinances/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-pennsylvania-hershey/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-pennsylvania-hershey/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-pennsylvania-homer-city-borough"></a>Homer City Borough, Pennsylvania
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-pennsylvania-homer-city-borough`
- **Location**: Homer City Borough, Pennsylvania, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **None**
- **Permit / License Required**: Unknown — no borough-specific STR licensing ordinance identified as of August 2026
- **Tax Registration Required**: Pennsylvania state sales tax (6%) and applicable local earned income / hotel occupancy taxes may apply; no Homer City Borough-specific STR tax registration ordinance identified
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown — no borough-specific STR fee schedule identified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — no borough ordinance found addressing this requirement
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — no cap identified in available sources
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no borough-specific STR occupancy limit identified beyond standard Pennsylvania building/fire code defaults
- **Tax Rate**: Pennsylvania state hotel occupancy tax: 6%; Indiana County local tax may apply; borough-level STR-specific tax rate: Unknown
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unknown — Homer City Borough zoning ordinance details for STR use not publicly indexed as of August 2026
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no minimum stay requirement identified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no STR density or cap rules identified
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — no borough mandate identified; standard homeowner/liability insurance advisable
- **Platform Obligations**: Unknown — no borough-level platform (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) obligations identified; Pennsylvania does not currently have a statewide STR platform remittance law
- **Effective Date**: Unknown — no STR-specific ordinance effective date identified
- **Compliance Notes**: Homer City Borough is a small municipality (population ~1,700) in Indiana County, PA. No dedicated STR ordinance, registry, or permitting framework has been identified in publicly available sources as of August 2026. Operators should contact Homer City Borough Council or the Indiana County Planning Commission directly to confirm current zoning and land-use rules before listing. Pennsylvania Act 176 of 2014 preempts some local rental regulations but does not eliminate all local authority over STRs.
- **Key Notes**: 1) No standalone STR ordinance appears to exist for Homer City Borough as of the research date. 2) Operators are still subject to Pennsylvania state tax obligations (sales/use tax and hotel occupancy tax administered by PA Department of Revenue). 3) Indiana County-level regulations should also be checked. 4) The absence of a local ordinance does not mean STRs are explicitly permitted — default zoning classifications may restrict or require conditional use approval.
- **Penalties**: Unknown — no STR-specific penalty schedule identified; general borough code enforcement penalties may apply for zoning violations
- **Sources**: Research conducted August 8, 2026. Sources consulted: Homer City Borough official communications (limited public web presence), Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (revenue.pa.gov), Indiana County Planning Commission, Pennsylvania Municipal League guidance, STR industry trackers (AirDNA, Rental Scale-Up). No borough-specific STR ordinance found in any source. Status set to 'None' reflecting absence of a formal regulatory framework rather than an explicit ban or active permitting program.
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-pennsylvania-homer-city-borough/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-pennsylvania-homer-city-borough/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-08

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### <a id="us-pennsylvania-kennett-square"></a>Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-pennsylvania-kennett-square`
- **Location**: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Cap on number of active STR units; geographic location restrictions implemented
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-08-19 or shortly after (vote on Monday, date of article unclear but within past week)
- **Compliance Notes**: Kennett Square has passed an ordinance capping the total number of active short-term rental units and restricting where STRs can be located within the municipality. This is intended to 'drastically' reduce STRs and protect long-term housing availability.
- **Key Notes**: ['Ordinance caps total number of active STR units', 'Geographic location restrictions on where STRs can operate', "Designed to 'drastically' reduce short-term rental impact", 'Adopted to address housing availability concerns']
- **Penalties**: Not specified in source; likely tied to licensing revocation for non-compliance
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/kennett-square-is-capping-airbnbs-and-other-short-term-rentals-to-address-housing-availability/ar-AA2aoVMm
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-pennsylvania-kennett-square/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-pennsylvania-kennett-square/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-22 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-22

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### <a id="us-pennsylvania-lancaster"></a>Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-pennsylvania-lancaster`
- **Location**: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — the City of Lancaster requires STR operators to register the dwelling as a TRANSIENT DWELLING rental unit with the city. A city Residential Rental License (issued by the Bureau of Property Maintenance & Housing Inspections) is required, with inspection of the property by a City Housing Inspector prior to registration approval. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance and a Lancaster County STR Registration are also required.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Pennsylvania Sales, Use and Hotel Occupancy Tax License (state); Lancaster County Hotel Tax Registration; if using a booking agent platform, a Booking Agent License may be required.
- **Permit Fee**: City Residential Rental License fee (set by city); Lancaster County STR Registration fee; Transient Dwelling registration fee; Certificate of Zoning Compliance fee. Specific fee amounts not published in the official web excerpt; contact the Bureau of Property Maintenance & Housing Inspections.
- **Primary Residence Required**: For Homestays: Yes — owner must reside on the property concurrently (maximum two bedrooms rented). For STRs (whole-unit/transient dwelling): No owner-occupancy requirement, but owner must designate a property manager whose contact information is provided to the city.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Maximum length of stay per registered party: 30 consecutive days. No annual rental day cap identified.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum two adults per bedroom per registered party/group. The entire dwelling must be rented in the name of one individual representing the entire group.
- **Tax Rate**: 6% Pennsylvania Hotel Occupancy Tax (state) + Lancaster County hotel/lodging tax (approximately 1–5%; confirm with Lancaster County). Combined rate typically exceeds 7%.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes — STRs (Transient Dwellings) are permitted by right in RO, MU, CB1, CB, C1, C2 zoning districts. Homestays are permitted by right in R3, R4, RO, MU, CB1, CB, C1, C2. Verify specific parcel zoning via the City's Interactive Zoning Map before operating.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay below the 30-day definitional threshold established in city code.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Lancaster County Planning review recommends limiting STR units to one per building and prohibiting them from being within the same building as other STRs (advisory; confirm applicability in city limits).
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated on the city's official STR page; however, general liability coverage is strongly recommended. Proof of insurance may be required as part of the Transient Dwelling registration.
- **Platform Obligations**: Booking agents (platforms such as Airbnb/VRBO) that collect and remit taxes on behalf of hosts satisfy PA state tax obligations. A Booking Agent License may be required if the host acts as their own booking agent.
- **Effective Date**: City of Lancaster Transient Dwelling/STR registration requirements: in force (page last updated March 2025). Lancaster Township Ordinance 2022-02: adopted November 2022.
- **Compliance Notes**: The City of Lancaster has a dedicated official STR/Homestay webpage (cityoflancasterpa.gov/short-term-rentals). STRs and Homestays are separately defined and regulated. A property manager must be identified and their contact information provided to the Housing Unit. Check-in/check-out hours and quiet-hour restrictions apply in Lancaster Township's ordinance (Ordinance 2022-02), which governs properties in Lancaster Township (not the City). Three or more police calls to a property in a 12-month period, absence of on-site owner during a rental, or other code violations can result in permit revocation under Lancaster Township's framework.
- **Key Notes**: Distinguish between City of Lancaster (cityoflancasterpa.gov) and Lancaster Township (separate municipality with its own Ordinance 2022-02). The City's official STR page is the authoritative source for city requirements. Contact Zoning Officer Jameel Thrash at jthrash@cityoflancasterpa.gov or (717) 291-4736 for zoning compliance confirmation.
- **Penalties**: Failure to register or pay required occupancy taxes can result in fines and penalties. Operating without required permits subjects hosts to code enforcement action. Lancaster Township Ordinance 2022-02: permit revocation for repeated violations.
- **Sources**: City of Lancaster Official STR Page: https://www.cityoflancasterpa.gov/short-term-rentals/; Lancaster Township Ordinance 2022-02 (PDF): https://cms5.revize.com/revize/lancaster/Document_Center/Proposed%20Ord2022-02%20Short-term%20Rentals.pdf; Lancaster County Planning STR Review: https://lancastercountyplanning.org/DocumentCenter/View/5838/CPO-44-62-CJL
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-pennsylvania-lancaster/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-pennsylvania-lancaster/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-pennsylvania-paradise-township"></a>Paradise Township, Pennsylvania
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-pennsylvania-paradise-township`
- **Location**: Paradise Township, Pennsylvania, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Proposed; adoption date unknown
- **Compliance Notes**: Paradise Township is actively drafting a short-term rental ordinance. Operators should monitor township developments as regulations are finalized, as new requirements may be imposed upon adoption.
- **Key Notes**: ['Ordinance under development as of August 18, 2026', 'Township supervisors actively working on draft', 'Specific regulatory details not yet public']
- **Penalties**: Not yet specified
- **Sources**: Not Specified
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-pennsylvania-paradise-township/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-pennsylvania-paradise-township/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="us-pennsylvania-philadelphia"></a>Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-pennsylvania-philadelphia`
- **Location**: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — a Commercial Activity License (free) plus either a Limited Lodging Operator License (primary residence) or a Rental License with hotel designation (non-primary residence/Visitor Accommodation), plus a Zoning Permit. STR = stays of 30 consecutive days or less.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — operators must obtain a Philadelphia business tax account ID and register for a Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT) account; Hotel Tax collected/remitted monthly.
- **Permit Fee**: Limited Lodging Operator License $150/year ($20 non-refundable application fee applied toward it); Rental License with hotel designation $63 per dwelling unit annually; Zoning Permit $174 per permitted use.
- **Primary Residence Required**: For Limited Lodging — yes, owner/tenant must live in the property as primary residence more than half the year. Visitor Accommodations (no primary resident) use the Rental License with hotel designation instead.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Limited Lodging: fewer than 180 days annually (per industry sources).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Limited Lodging cannot be occupied by more than three people (including owner and renters) who are not related by blood, marriage, life partnership, adoption, or foster status.
- **Tax Rate**: Hotel Tax 8.5% of gross rental receipts; plus BIRT (gross receipts and net income portions, ~5.99% net income) and Net Profits Tax where applicable.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Limited Lodging permitted as an accessory use in most residential zones (standards in 14-604(13)(c)); Visitor Accommodations need a visitor accommodation zoning permit and are generally in commercial zones. Tenth Council District: primary resident must also be the owner.
- **Minimum Stay**: N/A — STRs are 30 consecutive days or less.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Minimum $500,000 liability coverage recommended (per industry tracker; not confirmed as a strict legal mandate).
- **Platform Obligations**: Must use a licensed Limited Lodging and Hotels Booking Agent; license number must be displayed in all advertisements. Airbnb collects the 8.5% Hotel Tax.
- **Effective Date**: Current framework ongoing; new mandatory inspection requirement for Limited Lodging licenses began June 1, 2025, with virtual inspections at each application/renewal starting July 1, 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Limited Lodging Operator License issued only to natural persons (not LLCs/business entities). Smoke alarms in each bedroom, hallways near bedrooms, and every floor including basements; CO alarms within 15 ft of bedroom entrances. Lead Safety Certification for pre-1978 properties. Guests allowed only 8 a.m.–midnight; retain records (primary residence, rental dates, number of renters) for at least one year. Certificate of Occupancy may be required (e.g., >5 bedrooms).
- **Key Notes**: Philadelphia distinguishes Limited Lodging (primary residence) from Visitor Accommodation (investment/non-primary). Applications via the eCLIPSE system.
- **Penalties**: Late renewal incurs 1.5% of license fee per month after 60 days; license revoked if outstanding fees unpaid within 30 days; renting without a license risks fines and inability to evict/collect rent.
- **Sources**: https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/rent-your-property-short-term/ ; City of Philadelphia (phila.gov short-term rental services & Limited Lodging FAQ Rev 9.25); Airbnb Help Center; philadelphiazoning.com; BNBCalc
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/rent-your-property-short-term/](https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/rent-your-property-short-term/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-pennsylvania-philadelphia/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-pennsylvania-philadelphia/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-pa-pittsburgh"></a>Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-pa-pittsburgh`
- **Location**: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — City Residential Housing Rental Permit (launched Dec 2024); $35.50/unit/year
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $35.50/unit
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: PA State 6% + Allegheny County Hotel Room Rental Tax 7% = ~13%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: IPMC 2021 standards required
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — post-Labor Day 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Pittsburgh is developing new short-term rental regulations under review by both City Council and Planning Commission. Operators worry the proposed rules may impose significant additional regulatory burdens.
- **Key Notes**: ['New rules under development', 'Both Council and Commission votes expected after Labor Day 2026', 'Operators concerned about increased regulation', 'Current rules to be superseded by new framework']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/showdown-over-short-term-rental-rules-in-pittsburgh-looms/ar-AA29inoN
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://onestoppgh.pittsburghpa.gov](https://onestoppgh.pittsburghpa.gov)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-pa-pittsburgh/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-pa-pittsburgh/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-16 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-16

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### <a id="us-pennsylvania-pocono-mountains"></a>Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-pennsylvania-pocono-mountains`
- **Location**: Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — licensing requirements vary significantly by municipality within the Pocono Mountains region (primarily Monroe, Pike, Wayne, and Carbon counties). For example, Mount Pocono Borough (Monroe County) requires an annual STR license per unit ($500 registration fee) under Chapter 154, Article III of its municipal code. Each municipality in the region must be checked individually.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Pennsylvania Sales and Use Tax Permit required statewide. Monroe County Hotel Room Excise Tax Certificate required for properties in Monroe County. A copy of both must be submitted as part of STR permit applications (e.g., Mount Pocono Borough).
- **Permit Fee**: Varies by municipality. Mount Pocono Borough: $500 annual STR license fee per unit. Other townships may have different fee schedules. Separate county tax registration fees may apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Varies by municipality. Not universally required. Some townships require owner presence or impose owner-occupancy conditions; others permit non-owner-occupied vacation rentals.
- **Rental Day Cap**: STRs are generally defined as rentals of fewer than 30 consecutive days. The Monroe County Model Ordinance and municipal codes reference this threshold. No single regional annual cap — caps vary by municipality.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Monroe County Model STR Ordinance: overnight occupancy limited to no more than two persons per bedroom plus four additional persons, OR a maximum of 14 persons total (whichever is less). Day-guest maximum = 75% of maximum overnight occupancy. Mount Pocono Borough: two persons per bedroom plus two additional persons; each bedroom must contain at least 70 sq ft (100 sq ft if occupied by more than one person).
- **Tax Rate**: 6% Pennsylvania Hotel Occupancy Tax (state) + Monroe County Hotel Room Excise Tax (rate varies; consult Monroe County). Total typically exceeds 6% statewide base.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are only permitted in zoning districts where allowed by applicable municipal zoning ordinance. In Mount Pocono Borough, STRs are permitted only in R-3, C-1, and C-2 zoning districts (as updated in October 2023; new licenses in R-2 were removed). Adjacent townships may have entirely different zoning frameworks. Pennsylvania Supreme Court (Slice of Life, LLC v. Hamilton Township ZHB, 2019) confirmed municipalities may restrict STR use in residential zones.
- **Minimum Stay**: No region-wide minimum stay below the 30-day STR definitional threshold identified. Some HOAs may impose minimum stays.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Mount Pocono Borough: minimum 0.50-acre lot required in R-2 Zoning District (now largely moot given R-2 exclusion). Density rules vary by township.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes in some municipalities. East Stroudsburg (Monroe County) requires owners to provide proof of $500,000 in general liability insurance. Mount Pocono Borough and Monroe County Model Ordinance also reference insurance requirements.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms collecting taxes on behalf of hosts relieve hosts of separate state PA Sales/Use/Hotel Occupancy Tax license per PA Department of Revenue guidance. Individual municipalities may require separate permit disclosure of platform use.
- **Effective Date**: Mount Pocono Borough Chapter 154 Article III: effective June 15, 2020; updated October 2023 (R-2 exclusion). Monroe County Model Ordinance: 2019/2022. Other municipalities: varies.
- **Compliance Notes**: The Pocono Mountains region is highly fragmented — STR regulations differ township by township. Monroe County published a Model STR Ordinance to guide municipalities. The 2019 PA Supreme Court ruling (Slice of Life v. Hamilton Township) triggered a surge in local STR regulation across the region. Some communities allow STRs freely, others restrict with caps or conditions, and others have banned STRs through HOA covenants or zoning. Coolbaugh Township mandates annual STR licensing and 24/7 contact-person requirements. East Stroudsburg requires a permit and STR Ordinance 1379 compliance. Hosts must verify with each specific municipality and HOA before operating.
- **Key Notes**: No single Pocono Mountains-wide STR regulation exists. Hosts must research their specific borough or township. Monroe County is the most active STR market and most regulated. HOA rules, zoning district, and township ordinance must all be verified independently. STR regulation status ranges from 'Allowed' to 'Restricted' to 'Banned' across the dozens of Pocono municipalities.
- **Penalties**: East Stroudsburg: violations up to $1,000 and permit revocation. Mount Pocono Borough and other municipalities: code enforcement action, license revocation. Specific penalty amounts vary by municipality.
- **Sources**: Monroe County Model STR Ordinance (PDF): https://www.monroecountypa.gov/getmedia/cb98bd0a-b729-4810-b89e-c3fbddbf7f3f/20220513_ShortTermRentalModelOrdinance.pdf; Mount Pocono Borough Municipal Code Ch. 154 Art. III (ecode360): https://ecode360.com/7961512; PA Joint State Government Commission STR Staff Study (March 2025): https://www.jsg.legis.state.pa.us/resources/documents/ftp/publications/2025-03-17%20Short-term%20Rental%20Web%203.17.25.pdf; PA Municipal League STR Guidance: https://www.pml.org/2023/11/20/guidance-for-municipalities-considering-short-term-rental-ordinances/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-pennsylvania-pocono-mountains/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-pennsylvania-pocono-mountains/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-pa-strasburg-township"></a>Strasburg Township, Pennsylvania
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-pa-strasburg-township`
- **Location**: Strasburg Township, Pennsylvania, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: No STR-specific license currently required; proposed zoning amendment would restrict new STRs to Gateway North commercial zone only
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Pennsylvania state sales tax and applicable local hotel tax
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown — no STR permit fee currently in force
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — not specified in draft amendment
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: None specified
- **Tax Rate**: Pennsylvania 6% state sales tax + local hotel tax (varies)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Currently STRs allowed in agricultural and rural residential zones by special exception. Proposed amendment would restrict new STRs to Gateway North commercial zone only. Planning commission review underway.
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Pending — final vote possibly August 3, 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Strasburg Township Supervisors voted 3-0 on July 6, 2026 to advance a draft zoning amendment that would restrict new STRs to the Gateway North commercial zone only. Currently, STRs are allowed in agricultural and rural residential zones by special exception. The draft is now under planning commission review. A possible final vote is expected August 3, 2026. Existing STRs in other zones are not yet addressed in the draft.
- **Key Notes**: Supervisors voted 3-0 on July 6, 2026 to advance draft zoning amendment restricting new STRs to Gateway North commercial zone. Currently STRs allowed in agricultural and rural residential zones by special exception. Planning commission review underway; final vote possibly August 3, 2026.
- **Penalties**: Unknown — ordinance not yet adopted
- **Sources**: https://writing.strisker.com/daily-regulatory-notes-07-13-2026/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-pa-strasburg-township/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-pa-strasburg-township/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-14

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### <a id="us-puerto-rico-puerto-rico-statewide"></a>Puerto Rico (statewide), Puerto Rico
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-puerto-rico-puerto-rico-statewide`
- **Location**: Puerto Rico (statewide), Puerto Rico, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026 (launch date not specified beyond recent)
- **Compliance Notes**: Pa'Quedarte is a market-education and community-engagement platform for Puerto Rico's STR sector. This appears to be an industry initiative rather than a regulatory change, though it may support compliance through educational content.
- **Key Notes**: ['New platform focuses on industry data and trends', 'Community and host education component', 'No regulatory changes reported', 'Initiative by Viva PR (private entity)']
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: Not Specified
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-puerto-rico-puerto-rico-statewide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-puerto-rico-puerto-rico-statewide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-20 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-20

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### <a id="us-rhode-island-block-island"></a>Block Island, Rhode Island
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-rhode-island-block-island`
- **Location**: Block Island, Rhode Island, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Not Specified
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://dbr.ri.gov/real-estate-and-commercial-licensing/short-term-rentals ; Unknown
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://dbr.ri.gov/real-estate-and-commercial-licensing/short-term-rentals](https://dbr.ri.gov/real-estate-and-commercial-licensing/short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-rhode-island-block-island/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-rhode-island-block-island/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-rhode-island-narragansett"></a>Narragansett, Rhode Island
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-rhode-island-narragansett`
- **Location**: Narragansett, Rhode Island, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual STR registration fee: $50 (resident) / $100 (non-resident) [non-refundable]. Annual STR permit fee: $375 (resident) / $750 (non-resident). Re-inspection fee: $375 (both). Re-schedule inspection fee: $100 (both). Regular rental registration (non-STR): $120/year.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Yes — must meet square footage and parking requirements; large events (weddings, bachelor parties) prohibited
- **Tax Rate**: Rhode Island state hotel tax applies; hosts must also register with the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation. Local tax rates — verify with Town of Narragansett Finance Department.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs must pass building and fire code inspections; non-building structures (garages, trailers) prohibited as STRs. Specific zoning district restrictions apply — consult Narragansett Zoning Ordinance. Per Sec. 14-546(f), Narragansett residents who live in their rental property have a dedicated early application period.
- **Minimum Stay**: 7 nights minimum (mandatory under Chapter 1123 STR Ordinance, effective September 1, 2024)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Total STR permit cap: 1,100 permits in 2024; decreasing to 1,000 in 2025; decreasing to 900 in 2026. Permit availability on first-come basis; once cap reached, no new permits issued for that year.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Rhode Island law requires STR hosts listing on third-party platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) to register with the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation. Platforms face fines for listing unregistered properties. State-level registration is separate from Narragansett's local permit.
- **Effective Date**: September 1, 2024 (adopted May 6, 2024)
- **Compliance Notes**: Chapter 1123 STR Ordinance adopted May 6, 2024; effective September 1, 2024. Key requirements: (1) 7-night minimum stay; (2) declining permit cap (1,100→1,000→900 through 2026); (3) building and fire code inspection required; (4) $1,000,000 liability insurance required (self-certified by owner acknowledgment); (5) detailed renter records must be maintained; (6) hotels and similar establishments exempted. LITIGATION NOTE: The ordinance faced a temporary restraining order and legal challenge following enactment — as of late 2024/early 2025, litigation was ongoing. Operators should verify current legal status of the ordinance before relying on any specific provision. The Town extended registration deadlines (e.g., to February 24, 2025) pending litigation resolution.
- **Key Notes**: Narragansett has implemented some of the strictest STR regulations in Rhode Island. The 7-night minimum stay is particularly significant for operators who previously relied on weekend bookings. Approximately 1,158 STRs were operating in Narragansett at the time of ordinance passage — more than 20% of all Rhode Island STR listings. The declining permit cap creates increasing scarcity through 2026. The ordinance has faced legal challenges; operators must confirm current enforceability with the Town. Rhode Island's statewide STR registry (managed by the RI Department of Business Regulation) is a separate and independent requirement.
- **Penalties**: State-level (RI DBR): $250 fine for first 30 days unregistered; $500 for 31–60 days; $1,000 for more than 60 days. Platforms also face fines for listing unregistered properties. Local Narragansett penalties for ordinance violations — verify with Building Inspection Department.
- **Sources**: Town of Narragansett – Official Rental Registration Page: https://narragansettri.gov/82/Rental-Registration; Chapter 1123 STR Ordinance (adopted May 6, 2024): https://narragansettri.gov/DocumentCenter/View/18133/Chapter-1123-Short-term-Rental-Ordinance-562024; Town Q&A Document: https://www.narragansettri.gov/DocumentCenter/View/18185/Short-Term-and-regular-Rental-Questions-and-Answers; RI Dept. of Business Regulation STR Registry: https://dbr.ri.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-rhode-island-narragansett/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-rhode-island-narragansett/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-rhode-island-newport"></a>Newport, Rhode Island
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-rhode-island-newport`
- **Location**: Newport, Rhode Island, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Transient Guest Facility registration with the City of Newport and registration with the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register for state sales tax and local hotel tax collections.
- **Permit Fee**: Annual registration fee is $500 for Home-Occupation (owner-occupied) or $1,000 for Non-Home-Occupation (investor/non-owner occupied). $15 filing fee.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes (within residential zones; STRs are banned in residential zones unless the property is the owner's primary residence).
- **Rental Day Cap**: No cap on rental days.
- **Occupancy Limit**: For primary residence STRs in residential zones, limited to renting a maximum of 2 bedrooms to no more than 4 guests.
- **Tax Rate**: 14% total guest tax (7% state sales tax, 2% local hotel tax, and 5% state hotel tax or whole-home STR tax).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Banned in residential zones unless primary residence (host must reside on-site during rental). Permitted by right in General Business (GB), Waterfront Business (WB), and Commercial Industrial (CI) zones. Special Use Permit required in Limited Business (LB) zones.
- **Minimum Stay**: None (short-term defined as stays of 30 consecutive days or fewer).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Zoning bans prevent STR proliferation in low-density residential neighborhoods.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of adequate liability insurance is required upon registration.
- **Platform Obligations**: None active, but hosts must list valid registration numbers on all advertisements.
- **Effective Date**: Rhode Island tax changes effective January 1, 2026; City zoning rules in force.
- **Compliance Notes**: Operators must complete mandatory human trafficking prevention training annually. Specific safety documentation (fire plan, contact info) must be posted inside the main entry door.
- **Key Notes**: A historic coastal destination with highly restrictive residential zoning rules. The 2026 tax update introduced a 5% whole-home tax on residential dwellings.
- **Penalties**: Operating an unregistered STR or violating zoning laws results in daily fines of up to $1,000 per violation.
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofnewport.com/STR ; City of Newport (cityofnewport.com); Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cityofnewport.com/STR](https://www.cityofnewport.com/STR)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-rhode-island-newport/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-rhode-island-newport/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="us-ri-providence"></a>Providence, Rhode Island
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ri-providence`
- **Location**: Providence, Rhode Island, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — RI DBR state registration + Providence city license required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: State + city fees
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: RI State 7% + Whole-Home STR Tax 5% + Local 1% = 13%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Dual registration: state + city
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — RI platform requirements
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: College-heavy city with active enforcement. Dual registration required: RI Dept. of Business Regulation statewide registration + Providence city license. Human trafficking training required annually (per RI law).
- **Key Notes**: Dual state + city registration required; 13% combined tax; human trafficking training required.
- **Penalties**: Daily fines + platform removal
- **Sources**: https://www.providenceri.gov
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.providenceri.gov](https://www.providenceri.gov)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ri-providence/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ri-providence/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="us-rhode-island-watch-hill"></a>Watch Hill, Rhode Island
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-rhode-island-watch-hill`
- **Location**: Watch Hill, Rhode Island, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: State DBR registration: $25/year (effective Jan 30, 2025, reduced from $50/2 years). Westerly Town annual STR registration fee applies (exact amount per Westerly town portal).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Rhode Island state lodging/sales tax applies; hosts must register with the RI Division of Taxation and collect/remit lodging taxes. Exact combined rate to be verified with RI Division of Taxation.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Watch Hill is a village within the Town of Westerly, RI. Westerly's STR ordinance (§145-25) applies to residential zones. STRs are defined as occupancy of all or part of a dwelling unit for fewer than 28 consecutive calendar days. Only the registered property owner or their identified property manager may operate an STR; leasing of registration to third parties is prohibited.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Third-party hosting platforms operating in Rhode Island must include the DBR registration number and expiration date on all RI STR listings (per R.I. Gen. Laws §42-63.1-14, PL 2024, Chs. 413 & 437, effective Jan 30, 2025). Platforms that collect all guest payments must register with RI Division of Taxation and remit lodging taxes on hosts' behalf.
- **Effective Date**: Westerly ordinance: 2021; RI state amendments: January 30, 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Watch Hill falls within the Town of Westerly, which adopted an STR ordinance in 2021 (§145-25) requiring annual registration of all residential-zone STRs. Registration must be renewed annually via the Westerly web portal (ViewPoint Cloud). Rhode Island state law (R.I. Gen. Laws §42-63.1-14) separately requires registration with the RI Department of Business Regulation (DBR) for any STR listed on a third-party hosting platform. Statewide amendments effective January 30, 2025 reduced registration term to 1 year and fee to $25. A local contact person or property manager must be named on the Westerly registration. Rhode Island RI Superior Court litigation (2024–2025) has clarified that municipalities retain land-use/zoning power over STRs even as state law protects the right to advertise on hosting platforms.
- **Key Notes**: Watch Hill has no independent municipal government — it is governed by the Town of Westerly. All STR operators must comply with both Westerly's §145-25 annual registration requirement and the Rhode Island DBR state registration requirement. An information package including applicable town ordinances (noise, events, trash) is provided at registration.
- **Penalties**: Penalties for failure to register with the RI DBR are authorized under R.I. Gen. Laws §42-63.1-14(i); a Notice of Violation is issued and the owner has 20 days to pay the penalty and register, or file a written response. Westerly penalties for non-compliance apply per local ordinance.
- **Sources**: RI DBR STR Registration: https://dbr.ri.gov/real-estate-and-commercial-licensing/short-term-rentals; RI SOS Rules §230-30-20-4: https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/Part/230-30-20-4; Westerly STR Ordinance §145-25: http://westerlyri.gov/780/Short-term-Rental-Registration; RI Gen. Laws §42-63.1-14: https://legis.ri.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-rhode-island-watch-hill/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-rhode-island-watch-hill/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-ri-westerly"></a>Westerly, Rhode Island
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-ri-westerly`
- **Location**: Westerly, Rhode Island, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual town license required; inspection required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual license fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per inspection
- **Tax Rate**: RI State Sales Tax 7% + Whole-Home STR Tax 5% + Local Hotel Tax 2% = 14% total (effective Jan 1, 2026)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: License and inspection required
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Dual registration: (1) RI Dept. of Business Regulation (DBR) state registration required before listing — number + expiration on all listings; (2) annual Town of Westerly registration via ViewPoint Cloud portal. Manager must be owner-occupant, licensed property manager, or Westerly resident available during occupancy. Human trafficking prevention training required annually.
- **Key Notes**: Dual registration (state DBR + town); 14% combined tax from 2026; human trafficking training required.
- **Penalties**: Fines, license revocation
- **Sources**: https://westerlyri.gov/STR
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://westerlyri.gov/STR](https://westerlyri.gov/STR)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ri-westerly/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-ri-westerly/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="us-south-carolina-beaufort"></a>Beaufort, South Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-south-carolina-beaufort`
- **Location**: Beaufort, South Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Conditional Use Permit application: $100 fee; Safety inspection fee: $50 (contact 843-525-7041 to schedule); Annual City Business License renewal required. SC DOR Retail License for accommodations account required if self-managing (free, via dor.sc.gov).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum number of guests based on number of beds (per rental agreement requirement). DHEC general guidelines for septic system capacity based on bedroom count also apply.
- **Tax Rate**: City of Beaufort Local Accommodations Fee: 3% of gross rental income (remitted monthly by the 20th); SC State Accommodations Tax: remitted separately to SC DOR. Standard SC state sales tax also applies.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Rental of a whole house, room, carriage house, or accessory dwelling unit for less than 30 days constitutes an STR (City Code Section 3.6.2.C.2). Density caps apply: 3% of allowable parcels in the 304-acre National Historic Landmark District; 4% of residentially zoned parcels per neighborhood everywhere else in the city. 'The Point' neighborhood is excluded from the neighborhood cap. New permits are subject to neighborhood caps; some areas are already near or at capacity. Spacing requirements also apply per April 2026 ordinance.
- **Minimum Stay**: 2-night minimum stay required (must be specified in the rental agreement).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 3% cap in National Historic Landmark District; 4% cap in all other residential neighborhoods (excluding The Point). Multiple structures on one parcel may lead to concentrations exceeding the spirit of the cap. Three-strike enforcement policy for nuisance violations.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: State sales and accommodations taxes may be collected by platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) for qualifying bookings; operators remain responsible for city local accommodations fee (3%) remittance monthly. A monitored fire alarm system on each floor of the STR is required. Rental agreement must be in writing and specify: 2-night minimum stay, max guests, max vehicles, parking location, noise ordinance hours (9pm–8am), prohibition of large gatherings (e.g., weddings) without city approval, and pet policies.
- **Effective Date**: 2026-04-28
- **Compliance Notes**: New comprehensive STR ordinance passed unanimously by Beaufort City Council on April 28, 2026, per City Code Section 3.6.2.C.2, establishing density caps (3% historic district / 4% elsewhere), spacing requirements, licensing standards, and a three-strike enforcement policy. This replaced prior less-restrictive rules. The ordinance addresses a 42% increase in STRs since 2022 (91 rentals in the historic district at time of passage). City uses listing-monitoring software to detect unpermitted rentals. Owner is NOT required to be present during guest stays (per Section 3.6.2.C.2). Beaufort County (unincorporated areas) has a separate, different STR permit process administered by Beaufort County Zoning (STRs are Special Uses in most zones; contact Lisa Anderson at 843-255-2171).
- **Key Notes**: This is a very recently enacted ordinance (April 28, 2026). Density caps mean some neighborhoods may already be at or near the 4% limit, making new permits unavailable in certain areas. Three-strike nuisance policy can result in license revocation. City actively uses monitoring software to find unlicensed listings. A monitored fire alarm system on each floor is a hard requirement. 2-night minimum stay is mandated in the rental agreement.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a permit: $1,000 fine per violation. Three nuisance strikes results in license revocation. City uses listing-monitoring software to identify unlicensed operators proactively.
- **Sources**: City of Beaufort Official STR Page: https://www.cityofbeaufort.org/344/Short-Term-Rentals; Beaufort County Zoning STR Page: https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/zoning/Short-Term%20Rentals.html; Beaufort County STR Procedures PDF: https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/zoning/documents/Short%20Term%20Rental%20Procedures.pdf; Post & Courier coverage of April 28, 2026 ordinance: https://www.postandcourier.com/beaufort-county/beaufort-limits-short-term-rentals/article_a512cfed-beda-4e9a-8647-462cc5956692.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-beaufort/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-beaufort/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-south-carolina-charleston"></a>Charleston, South Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-south-carolina-charleston`
- **Location**: Charleston, South Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — STR operational permit from Dept. of Planning, Preservation, and Sustainability plus a city business license; fire safety inspection required before issuance.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — South Carolina sales tax license and accommodations tax registration (city and county).
- **Permit Fee**: STR application fee $350; renewal $250. Business license renewed annually (by April 30); operational permit renewed annually on the issuance anniversary.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes for residential STRs — property must be owner's primary residence (verified via the 4% Legal Residence tax exemption); a full-time resident must sleep on-site each night guests are present. Investment properties are ineligible.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown (no explicit annual night cap; limited by owner-occupancy requirement). STR defined as stays of 1–29 consecutive days.
- **Occupancy Limit**: 8 people (proposed)
- **Tax Rate**: Among the highest in the nation; includes 6% SC state sales tax plus city and county accommodations taxes (exact combined total not fully sourced).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Three residential categories tied to location (Old & Historic District, other downtown, and outlying areas like West Ashley/James/Johns/Daniel Islands), all owner-occupied; one Commercial category in designated commercial zones; STR Overlay Zone in Cannonborough-Elliotborough. STRs prohibited in the 'Point' neighborhood.
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as any rental under 30 days (1–29 consecutive days).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Only one STR unit per residential property; one-year holding period for units previously occupied by a long-term tenant; permits non-transferable (new owner must reapply). (Commercial STR permits reportedly capped, e.g., ~400 with waitlist per one tracker.)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — liability insurance reported with a minimum of $1,000,000 coverage (per industry tracker).
- **Platform Obligations**: STR permit number must be listed on all advertisements/booking platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, FlipKey, etc.); city actively monitors platforms for unpermitted listings.
- **Effective Date**: Current owner-occupancy ordinance effective per recent updates; North Charleston cap amendment (separate jurisdiction) passed Feb 27, 2025. Specific City of Charleston original effective date Unknown.
- **Compliance Notes**: Charleston is considering modifications to its short-term rental ordinance, including a proposed 8-person occupancy limit. Changes are framed as clarifications to existing rules rather than major new restrictions.
- **Key Notes**: ['Proposed 8-person maximum occupancy per rental', 'Changes described as clarifications to existing rules', 'City leaders emphasizing minor tweaks, not overhaul']
- **Penalties**: Not specified for proposed changes
- **Sources**: https://www.charleston-sc.gov/1840/Short-Term-Rental-Permit-Information ; City of Charleston (charleston-sc.gov) STR permit and ordinance pages; City of North Charleston; Proper Insurance; The Offer Sheet; HomeTeam Luxury Rentals; TeamWork Properties (industry trackers).
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.charleston-sc.gov/1840/Short-Term-Rental-Permit-Information](https://www.charleston-sc.gov/1840/Short-Term-Rental-Permit-Information)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-charleston/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-charleston/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="us-south-carolina-columbia"></a>Columbia, South Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-south-carolina-columbia`
- **Location**: Columbia, South Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual STR permit: $100/unit for owner-occupied properties; $250/unit for non-owner-occupied properties; $50 annual application fee. City Business License also required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specified in available city materials; governed by building code and permit conditions.
- **Tax Rate**: SC State Sales Tax: 6% of gross rental receipts; additional state accommodations and local taxes apply. Hosts must collect and remit applicable taxes unless handled by platform.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs (defined as rentals of 30 days or less) are regulated citywide. As of June 17, 2025, a 365-day moratorium (Ordinance 2025-054) prohibits issuance of NEW STR permits in residentially zoned districts. Existing permit holders in residential zones may still renew. STR permits in non-residential/commercial zones are not subject to the moratorium. A local responsible representative within 45 miles of the property must be designated.
- **Minimum Stay**: No citywide minimum stay specified beyond the STR definition threshold of 30 days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Moratorium effectively creates a density freeze in residential zones through approximately June 2026. No explicit percentage cap was identified in the base ordinance, but the moratorium halts new residential STR permits.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO may collect and remit state-level taxes; operators are ultimately responsible for compliance with all local tax and permit requirements.
- **Effective Date**: TBD — pending final council vote on repeal
- **Compliance Notes**: Columbia City Council held a work session on March 16, 2026 to discuss proposed amendments to its short-term rental regulations. The original rules were approved approximately 18 months earlier. Specific amendment details are not disclosed in the available source.
- **Key Notes**: ['Work session held March 16, 2026 to discuss amendments', 'Original STR rules approved ~18 months prior (September 2024)', 'Specific amendment proposals not detailed in source', 'Status of amendments unknown as of latest report']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/news/local/2026/03/16/columbia-city-council-short-term-rentals/89101590007/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-columbia/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-columbia/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-08

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### <a id="us-south-carolina-folly-beach"></a>Folly Beach, South Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-south-carolina-folly-beach`
- **Location**: Folly Beach, South Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — STR business license required under Chapter 117, Short Term Rentals, Folly Beach Code of Ordinances.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register for state sales tax and local hospitality/lodging taxes.
- **Permit Fee**: Permit fees struck down as illegally adopted
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (but investor/non-owner occupied licenses are capped).
- **Rental Day Cap**: Uncertain pending appeal outcome
- **Occupancy Limit**: Governed by local zoning and safety regulations.
- **Tax Rate**: Combined state and local transient lodging taxes apply (approx. 12-14%).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Strict cap of 800 investor short-term rental (ISTR) licenses. Once capped, new licenses are unavailable except through select hardship exceptions. Licenses are non-transferable and do not convey with property sale.
- **Minimum Stay**: None (short-term defined as stays under 28 consecutive days).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 800-license cap (voter-approved 2023 referendum); approximately 200 properties on the waitlist for new licenses as of early 2026.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of adequate liability insurance is required.
- **Platform Obligations**: None formally active; operators must list their valid license details on all listing platforms.
- **Effective Date**: 2026-08-19
- **Compliance Notes**: Following a court ruling that invalidated the city's STR cap and permit fee structure, Folly Beach has implemented a temporary moratorium on new short-term rental permits while appealing the decision. Hosts should monitor the appeal process and moratorium terms.
- **Key Notes**: ['Judge ruled August 14, 2026 that cap and fees violate SC law', 'City Council voted August 19 to appeal and install moratorium', 'Previous permit fee system deemed illegal', 'Cap ordinance cannot be enforced']
- **Penalties**: Permit fee system declared illegal; cap ordinance unenforceable
- **Sources**: https://www.live5news.com/2026/08/19/folly-beach-council-decides-appeal-install-short-term-rental-moratorium-after-court-ruling
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-folly-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-folly-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-26

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### <a id="us-south-carolina-forest-acres"></a>Forest Acres, South Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-south-carolina-forest-acres`
- **Location**: Forest Acres, South Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: December 2025 (adoption); enforcement active as of July 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: The City of Forest Acres adopted updated STR regulations under City Council vote in December 2025, codified in UDO Section 3.14. Any property owner renting a short-term rental — entire property or a single room — must obtain a City of Forest Acres business license, including listings on Airbnb or Vrbo. Traditional long-term rentals under annual leases are exempt. Enforcement is being actively pursued as of July 2026, with the Forest Acres Police Department authorized to enforce the ordinance and respond to nuisance complaints. Operators not yet licensed should apply immediately through the city's online application portal (link on city website once final materials are posted).
- **Key Notes**: Business license required for all STR operators regardless of size or platform (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.); long-term annual-lease rentals are exempt; Forest Acres Police Department enforces the ordinance around the clock; enforcement escalated and publicly flagged week of July 25, 2026; ordinance is codified in UDO Section 3.14.
- **Penalties**: Daily fines, court citations, or misdemeanor charges under city ordinance for failure to obtain a required business license.
- **Sources**: https://www.forestacres.net/forest-acres-changes-short-term-rental-business-license-requirements-0
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-forest-acres/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-forest-acres/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-28 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-28

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### <a id="us-south-carolina-greenville"></a>Greenville, South Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-south-carolina-greenville`
- **Location**: Greenville, South Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Business license required (fee based on gross receipts per City rate schedule); separate STR permit required. Exact flat permit fee not published on city website; contact Planning Dept at 864-467-4476.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specified in available city materials; governed by applicable building codes for the structure.
- **Tax Rate**: SC State Accommodations Tax: 7%; City of Greenville Local Accommodations Tax: 3% (due by 20th of each month for 1–89-day rentals); SC Sales Tax: additional percentage may apply.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs of less than 30 days ONLY permitted in non-residential zoning districts where 'General Lodging' use is allowed. Residential zoning districts (RH-, RN-, RC- prefixes) prohibit new STRs under 30 days. Properties legally operating before July 15, 2023 may hold a non-conforming status, but this does not transfer to new ownership. Homes in residential zones may be leased for a minimum of 30 days under 'Household Living' use.
- **Minimum Stay**: 30 days minimum in residential zoning districts; no stated minimum for permitted non-residential/commercial zones.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No published citywide density cap; zoning district eligibility serves as the primary control mechanism.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb and VRBO collect and remit state-level sales and accommodations taxes on behalf of hosts for qualifying bookings; hosts remain responsible for city local accommodations tax remittance.
- **Effective Date**: 2023-07-15
- **Compliance Notes**: Significant zoning overhaul took effect July 15, 2023. STRs are classified under the 'General Lodging' use category. Properties outside city limits fall under Greenville County regulations (county does not require a business license but requires business registration and separate zoning compliance). SC Senate Bill S.442 (2025) clarified state-level STR framework while preserving local authority. Commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence required per SC state law.
- **Key Notes**: STRs under 30 days are effectively banned in all residential zoning districts unless a grandfathered special exception was obtained before July 15, 2023. Grandfathered status does not survive a change in ownership. Operators must hold both a city STR permit and a city business license before listing.
- **Penalties**: Permit denial, suspension, retraction, or revocation per City Code Ch. 8 Div. 4 Sec. 8-174. Monetary fines may apply for unlicensed operation; specific fine amounts not published on city STR page.
- **Sources**: City of Greenville Official STR Page: https://www.greenvillesc.gov/1572/Short-Term-Rentals; City of Greenville Business Licenses: https://www.greenvillesc.gov/business-licenses; Greenville Municipal Code Ch. 8 (Businesses): https://library.municode.com/sc/greenville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH8BU
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-greenville/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-greenville/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-south-carolina-hilton-head-island"></a>Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-south-carolina-hilton-head-island`
- **Location**: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — permit required for all STRs
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — operators must comply with South Carolina Accommodations Tax (ATAX) laws and collect state and local accommodations taxes; registration via the Town's GovOS/MuniRevs system.
- **Permit Fee**: Annual permit fees required; 1 in 3 operators are currently in arrears
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Bedrooms must be primarily for sleeping and meet building/safety codes; maximum of six vehicles allowed to park in STR driveways (specific occupant count Unknown).
- **Tax Rate**: 10% combined state and local accommodations taxes on rentals to the same person for less than 90 days; plus Town Accommodations Tax and Beach Preservation Fee on rentals under 90 days.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Ordinance applies to privately owned residential property used as vacation homes/STRs for rental periods of less than 30 days; STRs within HOAs must provide an HOA letter authorizing STR use.
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as a rental period of less than 30 days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: STR permit number (account number) must be listed on any and all current advertisements; permit applications must be in a person's name, not an entity such as an LLC.
- **Effective Date**: Ongoing enforcement — reported 2026-07-30 to 2026-08-05
- **Compliance Notes**: Hilton Head Island requires all short-term rentals to hold a valid town permit and pay associated fees. Currently, 1 in 3 STRs are behind on permit fees, and thousands have not applied for a permit at all. Town staff are working through a large backlog of applications. Hosts who have not yet applied or who are behind on fees should act immediately to come into compliance to avoid enforcement action.
- **Key Notes**: 1) All STRs in Hilton Head Island must hold a town permit — this is an existing requirement being actively enforced. 2) 1 in 3 STRs are behind on permit fees. 3) Thousands of STRs have not applied for a permit at all. 4) Town staff are working through a large permit application backlog — hosts should apply and pay fees without delay.
- **Penalties**: Not specified in available sources — enforcement actions described as underway
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/1-in-3-hilton-head-short-term-rentals-behind-on-permit-fees-what-s-being-done-about-it/ar-AA284GMt
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov/business/short_term_rentals](https://www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov/business/short_term_rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-hilton-head-island/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-hilton-head-island/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-05 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-05

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### <a id="us-south-carolina-isle-of-palms"></a>Isle of Palms, South Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-south-carolina-isle-of-palms`
- **Location**: Isle of Palms, South Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual STR business license required; fee is based on prior-year gross rental income (graduated scale per City fee schedule). Fire Safety Acknowledgment Form required for new licenses and renewals. Rental Revenue Affidavit required annually. Portable parking permits: up to 4 per calendar year available from Police Dept.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum overnight occupancy: two people per bedroom plus two additional people, up to a maximum of 12 occupants (excluding children under age 2). Occupancy is set based on bedroom count per applicable building/bedroom standards.
- **Tax Rate**: SC State Sales Tax: 5% of gross rental receipts; SC State Accommodations Tax: 2% of gross rental receipts; Charleston County Accommodations Tax: applicable county rate; City of Isle of Palms local accommodations tax: applicable local rate. Residential rentals of 30 days or less (for Charleston County/IOP) or 90 days or less (for SC state) require collection and remittance. Non-primary-residence properties assessed at 6% of fair market value for property tax purposes (SC Code § 12-43-220).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: All residential unit types (houses, condos, apartments, hotel rooms) may be licensed for STR use. No blanket prohibition on STRs in residential zones. A 2022 moratorium (Ordinance 2022-14) was a temporary pause to evaluate proposed regulations; the moratorium has since expired and the STR licensing program is actively operating. No density cap enacted as of available records.
- **Minimum Stay**: No citywide minimum stay requirement identified. IOP defines STR broadly; any rental for any length of time requires a business license.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No density cap currently in effect. A cap was considered and rejected, reinforcing Isle of Palms' commitment to preserving property rights. STR license records actively tracked (IOP STRL Records as of 06/30/2026 available in city council documents).
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb and VRBO collect and remit state sales and accommodations taxes for bookings made through their platforms. Property owners remain ultimately responsible for all local and county taxes not collected by platforms. Annual rental revenue statements from all property managers and/or booking sites must be submitted to the city.
- **Effective Date**: 2007-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: All property owners renting residential units for any length of time must obtain an Isle of Palms STR business license. The short-term rental ordinance specifies maximum overnight occupancy calculations. All personal property used to furnish rental units must be assessed and an annual report filed between January 1 and April 30 with Charleston County. State law (SC Code) governs property tax assessment for non-primary-residence rentals at 6% of FMV. SC Senate Bill S.442 (2025) applies statewide.
- **Key Notes**: Isle of Palms is one of the more permissive STR markets in the Charleston metro area, with no density cap and no prohibition on non-owner-occupied STRs. The city actively tracks STR licenses (IOP STRL Records as of 06/30/2026 show ongoing active licensing). Fire Safety Acknowledgment Form is mandatory for both new and renewal applications. Parking regulations apply (up to 4 portable parking permits/year).
- **Penalties**: Operating without a valid business license is a code violation subject to fines and license denial. Specific penalty schedule available through Isle of Palms Building, Planning, and Zoning Dept (843-886-9912).
- **Sources**: City of Isle of Palms – Rental Licenses Page: https://www.isleofpalms.gov/building-and-planning/rental-licenses; City of Isle of Palms – Building, Planning & Zoning: https://www.isleofpalms.gov/building-planning-and-zoning; IOP STR License Payment Portal (SC.GOV): https://ssl.sc.gov/checkout/IsleOfPalms/ShortTermRental.html; IOP Council Workshop Packet (06/30/2026 STR data): https://www.isleofpalms.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/agendas/ways-and-means-packet-7-14-26.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-isle-of-palms/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-isle-of-palms/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-south-carolina-kiawah-island"></a>Kiawah Island, South Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-south-carolina-kiawah-island`
- **Location**: Kiawah Island, South Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual STR business license required; fees vary by property size and license type (see Town of Kiawah Island STR License Rates schedule at kiawahisland.gov). Provisional lot licenses available for undeveloped lots (expire after 3 years). Licenses expire April 30 annually.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum occupancy is two occupants per code-compliant bedroom, plus two additional occupants per dwelling unit (e.g., a 4-bedroom property = max 10 occupants). Based on bedroom count per Charleston County records.
- **Tax Rate**: SC State Sales Tax: 8%; SC State Accommodations Tax: 2%; Charleston County Accommodations Tax: 2%; Kiawah Island Local Accommodations Tax: 1%. Total effective accommodations tax burden approximately 13%.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are permitted island-wide but subject to license caps in designated capped areas. Properties must be rented 'in their entirety' — no private room rentals or separate guest/pool houses as independent units. Properties rented 14 days or fewer per calendar year are exempt from STR licensing requirements. Eligibility also depends on neighborhood/zone relative to the security gate structure.
- **Minimum Stay**: No stated minimum stay for permitted STRs. Properties rented 14 total days or fewer per calendar year are exempt from the STR license requirement.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: License caps apply in designated capped areas. As of December 31, 2025, 88 licenses remained available in capped areas, representing 17% of the total licenses available in those areas. Licenses are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis; existing license holders have first preference to renew annually.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: SC state law requires platforms and/or operators to collect and remit state sales and accommodations taxes. Operators must ensure all applicable county and local accommodations taxes are collected and remitted. Owners must provide updated local contact information to the Town Business License Department within 3 business days of any change.
- **Effective Date**: 2020-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Revised STR ordinance passed by Kiawah Island Town Council in 2019; became effective January 1, 2020. Properties renting for less than 30 consecutive days require an annual STR business license. Long-term rentals (30+ days) require a standard business license. If a long-term rental is ever made available short-term, both the lessor (standard license) and lessee (STR license) must be licensed. Properties must pass building code inspection prior to initial licensing. Undeveloped lot owners may obtain a provisional lot license valid for 3 years. Town actively enforces via STR Compliance Specialist (Stephen Whitaker, 843-768-5119).
- **Key Notes**: Kiawah Island is a private gated community. License availability in capped areas is limited and tracked publicly on the town website. Violations include operating without compliance, misrepresentation on application, advertising availability without a license, exceeding permitted occupancy, and advertising separate guest/pool houses as independent units. The Town monitors active STR listings for compliance.
- **Penalties**: Penalties for: operating without complying with the Town code; misrepresentation on STR license application; advertising without complying with the ordinance; exceeding allowable occupancy or parking; advertising separate guest/pool houses as independent units. Specific fine schedule available through Town Business License Dept. License revocation is also possible.
- **Sources**: Town of Kiawah Island Official STR Page: https://www.kiawahisland.gov/short-term_rentals_(all_you_want_to_know).php; Kiawah Island Business License – STR: https://www.kiawahisland.gov/business_licenses/short-term_rental.php; Kiawah Island Community Page: https://www.kiawahisland.gov/community/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-kiawah-island/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-kiawah-island/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-south-carolina-myrtle-beach"></a>Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-south-carolina-myrtle-beach`
- **Location**: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — a city business license is required to operate any rental; no separate STR permit, but zoning must allow the use.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — set up local accommodations tax accounts with the city, register with the SC Department of Revenue for state lodging tax, and create a Horry County hospitality fee account.
- **Permit Fee**: Business license fee is gross-receipts based (city fee schedule); renewed annually. Contact city for renewal fee details.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (regulation is zoning-driven, not residency-driven).
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown (no night cap identified).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Approximately 10% on bookings (local accommodations tax) plus SC state lodging tax and Horry County hospitality fee.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Highly restrictive: STRs prohibited in all residential zones beginning with 'R' except the RMV (Residential Multifamily Visitor) zone; otherwise STRs are treated as a commercial use allowed mainly in commercial districts. 'Short-term' defined locally as any rental of less than 90 days (differs from SC's 30-day definition).
- **Minimum Stay**: Rentals of less than 90 days are classed as short-term under city zoning.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Fewer than ~30 houses in traditional residential zones are grandfathered (consistently used as STRs prior to existing zoning); properties not already in an STR-allowed zone cannot be converted.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb collects lodging taxes for the state, Myrtle Beach, and Horry County; Vrbo collects state lodging tax and Myrtle Beach local accommodations tax. If platforms don't collect, the host must remit.
- **Effective Date**: Conversion overlay ordinance (2024-069) effective immediately upon passage (reported Jan 2025); zoning framework ongoing.
- **Compliance Notes**: STRs must comply with zoning, business-license ordinance, and applicable trash/parking/noise/occupancy rules. A 2024/2025 conversion-overlay ordinance bans converting STR buildings (hotels/STRs with more than two units) to long-term rentals within a ~114-block overlay east of Kings Highway.
- **Key Notes**: One of the most restrictive STR markets in South Carolina. Operators are exempt from collecting accommodations tax if renting fewer than 15 days/year or renting six or fewer bedrooms in an owner-occupied home without using STR marketplaces.
- **Penalties**: Zoning code and business-license violations are misdemeanors with fines up to $500 and/or 30 days upon conviction, per violation.
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/news_detail_T6_R1468.php ; City of Myrtle Beach (cityofmyrtlebeach.com); strcityregs.com; strprofitmap.com; Avalara MyLodgeTax
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/news_detail_T6_R1468.php](https://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/news_detail_T6_R1468.php)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-myrtle-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-myrtle-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-south-carolina-north-charleston"></a>North Charleston, South Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-south-carolina-north-charleston`
- **Location**: North Charleston, South Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 60-permit cap per district; Districts 8 and 10 currently at or over cap
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — Planning Commission August 2026, then Council vote
- **Compliance Notes**: North Charleston does not allow short-term rental permits to transfer to new owners. Permits are personal to the original license holder and cannot be sold or reassigned to subsequent property owners.
- **Key Notes**: ['STR permits are non-transferable between owners', 'Closes loophole previously under consideration', 'Applies to both existing and new permits']
- **Penalties**: Not specified; enforcement via permit revocation if attempted transfer occurs
- **Sources**: https://www.northcharleston.org/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-north-charleston/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-north-charleston/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="us-south-carolina-statewide"></a>Statewide, South Carolina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-south-carolina-statewide`
- **Location**: Statewide, South Carolina, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Pending (bill under Senate consideration as of August 2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: South Carolina Senate is considering statewide legislation (Bill 3876) that would establish uniform or coordinated short-term rental regulations across the state, potentially overriding or standardizing local municipal rules. The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the snippet, but it would affect STR operations in diverse areas including historic neighborhoods and waterfront properties. Hosts should monitor this bill's progress for compliance implications.
- **Key Notes**: ['Bill 3876 under Senate consideration for statewide STR regulation', 'Would impact operations across all of South Carolina', 'Affects historic neighborhoods and waterfront rental areas', 'Specific provisions not yet detailed in public sources']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.counton2.com/news/south-carolina-news/short-term-rental-operations-across-sc-could-be-impacted-as-senate-considers-bill-3876/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-statewide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-carolina-statewide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-16 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-16

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### <a id="us-south-dakota-custer"></a>Custer, South Dakota
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-south-dakota-custer`
- **Location**: Custer, South Dakota, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: State: SD Dept. of Revenue sales tax license (free to register); SD Dept. of Health lodging license required. Local city business license/permit fees: Unknown — no official Custer city STR fee schedule found in this search; contact Custer City offices directly.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specified in available sources
- **Tax Rate**: South Dakota state sales tax 4.5% + 1.5% municipal gross receipts tax + applicable local tourism taxes; SD Dept. of Revenue registration required
- **Zoning Restrictions**: New STRs are BANNED in areas zoned residential. Custer has passed an ordinance prohibiting new short-term rentals in residential zoning districts. Existing (grandfathered) STRs operating before the ordinance was enacted may continue to operate. STRs in commercial zones may be permitted — verify with Custer city planning.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Implicit density control via residential zone ban on new STRs
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not specified at city level; state sales tax and lodging tax obligations apply
- **Effective Date**: Exact effective date of Custer's residential zone ban not confirmed in official documents; reported by multiple sources as enacted/in force by early 2024
- **Compliance Notes**: Custer has enacted an ordinance banning new short-term rentals in residentially zoned areas, similar to neighboring Deadwood and Hill City. Existing STRs may be grandfathered. All SD STR operators must obtain: (1) SD Dept. of Revenue Sales Tax License; (2) SD Dept. of Health Lodging License. Additional local city business licensing requirements likely apply — contact Custer City Hall for current requirements. The SD Dept. of Health lodging license ensures compliance with health and safety standards.
- **Key Notes**: Custer is located near Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, and Crazy Horse Memorial — high-tourism area. The residential STR ban reflects a broader Black Hills region trend of communities prioritizing residential housing stock over STR expansion. SD HB 1149 (2024), which would have prohibited such local bans, failed to pass the state legislature. Operators must verify current ordinance status directly with the City of Custer, as regulations may evolve.
- **Penalties**: Not confirmed in available official sources; violations likely subject to city code enforcement and potential loss of any business license
- **Sources**: Unknown — No official Custer, SD city STR ordinance page was found in this search. Reported by multiple regional news outlets and South Dakota News Watch: https://www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota-short-term-rentals-airbnb-vrbo-hill-city/; https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/short-term-rental-regulation-still-a-puzzle-in-south-dakota/article_e1704714-dd75-11ee-ace9-0f72048d2a88.html. For official ordinance text, contact: City of Custer, 420 Mt. Rushmore Road, Custer, SD 57730. SD Dept. of Revenue (tax license): https://dor.sd.gov. SD Dept. of Health (lodging license): https://doh.sd.gov.
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-dakota-custer/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-dakota-custer/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-south-dakota-deadwood"></a>Deadwood, South Dakota
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-south-dakota-deadwood`
- **Location**: Deadwood, South Dakota, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: City of Deadwood Business License (fee amount: contact City Finance Office at 605-578-2600 Ext. 5); City of Deadwood Short-Term Rental License; Conditional Use Permit (CUP) required; enrollment in Business Improvement District Tax 1–7; commercial water and refuse accounts required
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specified in publicly available documents; subject to CUP conditions reviewed annually
- **Tax Rate**: South Dakota state sales tax (4.5%) + 1.5% municipal gross receipts tax + local Deadwood tourism taxes; SD Dept. of Revenue tax license required
- **Zoning Restrictions**: HIGHLY RESTRICTED: Under Deadwood City Ordinance Chapter 17.53, transient commercial use of residential property is expressly prohibited (banned in residential zones). STRs (Bed & Breakfast Establishments, Specialty Resorts, Vacation Home Establishments) are ONLY permitted in Commercial and Commercial Highway zoning districts with an approved Conditional Use Permit. Bed & Breakfast Establishments are allowed in Residential zones only with a CUP. Specialty Resorts and Vacation Home Establishments: Commercial/Commercial Highway zones only.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay specified, except: Chapter 17.53 exempts transient commercial use of residential property for 14 days or less during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally period each August (4 days before official start through 3 days after end)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not specified beyond zoning district restrictions
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not specified in ordinance; state tax obligations apply regardless of platform
- **Effective Date**: Deadwood began regulating vacation home rentals approximately 30 years ago; Chapter 17.53 current version in force; annual CUP review cycle ongoing
- **Compliance Notes**: All approved Conditional Use Permits are reviewed annually by the Deadwood Planning and Zoning Commission and Board. Annual CUP renewal requires: (1) Proof of South Dakota State Excise Tax compliance (SD Dept. of Revenue); (2) Proof of Lodging License from SD Dept. of Health; (3) Enrollment in Business Improvement District Tax 1–7; (4) City of Deadwood Business License; (5) City of Deadwood Short-Term Rental License; (6) Commercial water and refuse accounts. Deadwood is a National Historic Landmark — historic preservation guidelines may impose additional building/aesthetic requirements.
- **Key Notes**: Deadwood has some of the strictest STR regulations in South Dakota. Traditional Airbnb/VRBO-style rentals in residential zones are effectively illegal under Ch. 17.53. The August Sturgis Motorcycle Rally exemption (≤14 days in residential zones) provides a narrow legal window for residential property rentals. Deadwood Planning & Zoning: 108 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732; Tel: 605-578-2082.
- **Penalties**: Violations of Chapter 17.53 subject to city code enforcement action; specific penalty amounts not publicly listed on official page
- **Sources**: City of Deadwood Official STR Page: https://www.cityofdeadwood.com/planning/page/short-term-rental-information; City of Deadwood Code Enforcement / Ordinances: https://www.cityofdeadwood.com/planning/page/code-enforcement; SD News Watch reporting: https://www.sdnewswatch.org/deadwood-lead-airbnb-short-term-rentals-black-hills-housing/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-dakota-deadwood/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-dakota-deadwood/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-south-dakota-hill-city"></a>Hill City, South Dakota
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-south-dakota-hill-city`
- **Location**: Hill City, South Dakota, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — state-level South Dakota Department of Health Lodging License and SD Department of Revenue Sales Tax License required; local permit/registration required for any permissible STR
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — state sales tax license with SD Department of Revenue; state sales tax, tourism tax, and any applicable local taxes must be collected and remitted
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown — specific local permit fee not confirmed in available official sources; state lodging license and sales tax license fees apply
- **Primary Residence Required**: Partial — new STRs in residential zones are banned outright; owner-occupancy (hosting from within the home) or bed-and-breakfast operations are among the limited exceptions permitted in residential zones for pre-existing/grandfathered situations
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified at city level beyond zoning prohibition — note: rentals of more than 28 consecutive days are not subject to the STR ordinance; all properties may operate as STRs during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally per South Dakota state law
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — not confirmed in available official sources
- **Tax Rate**: South Dakota state sales tax applies (verify current rate with SD Dept. of Revenue); local lodging/tourism tax rate for Hill City not confirmed in available official sources
- **Zoning Restrictions**: New short-term rentals are BANNED in all residentially zoned areas (passed by citizen ballot initiative, June 2022). STRs are permitted in commercial/non-residential zones. Grandfathered existing STRs in residential areas may continue operating until the property is sold or changes ownership, at which point the STR use is extinguished.
- **Minimum Stay**: No confirmed minimum stay beyond the >28-day carve-out (rentals over 28 days are considered long-term and exempt from the STR ordinance)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Effectively zero new STR density permitted in residential zones; no new residential STR licenses are issued
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — not confirmed in available official sources
- **Platform Obligations**: Unknown — not confirmed in available official sources
- **Effective Date**: June 2022 (citizen ballot measure)
- **Compliance Notes**: Citizen ballot initiative passed June 2022 — no new STRs in any residential zone. Existing residential STRs are grandfathered only until change of ownership. Owner-occupied STRs (host lives on-site) and B&B operations are explicitly exempted from the ban. South Dakota state law carves out a Sturgis Rally exception statewide.
- **Key Notes**: Hill City is effectively closed to new residential STR investment. The ban was citizen-initiated due to housing stock depletion — nearly 10% of housing units were operating as STRs in 2022. Existing non-residential (commercial zone) STRs remain permitted. State lodging license and sales tax registration are still required for any lawfully operating STR.
- **Penalties**: Violations of local zoning ordinance subject to municipal enforcement; specific fine schedule not confirmed in available official sources
- **Sources**: City of Hill City — reported via Development Services Coordinator Dani Schade (City of Hill City official); SD News Watch (primary reporting citing city officials): https://www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota-short-term-rentals-airbnb-vrbo-hill-city/; Hill City municipal code/ordinances: https://www.hillcitysd.gov (direct municipal code section for STR not located in public-facing search; verify at City Hall or Planning Dept.); SD Dept. of Revenue sales tax: https://dor.sd.gov; SD Dept. of Health lodging license: https://doh.sd.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-dakota-hill-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-dakota-hill-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-south-dakota-south-dakota"></a>LawfulStay, South Dakota
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-south-dakota-south-dakota`
- **Location**: LawfulStay, South Dakota, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: LawfulStay
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-dakota-south-dakota/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-south-dakota-south-dakota/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-25

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### <a id="us-sd-rapid-city"></a>Rapid City, South Dakota
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-sd-rapid-city`
- **Location**: Rapid City, South Dakota, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — vacation rental rules approved by City Council December 2025. Conditional Use Permit required for 5+ bedroom properties.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — state sales tax + SD Health Dept. lodging license required
- **Permit Fee**: Pennington County VHR license: $150 (3-year) for unincorporated county areas
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: 2 guests per bedroom + 2 additional guests
- **Tax Rate**: SD state sales tax + local sales tax applies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Conditional Use Permit required for 5+ bedroom properties. 2 off-street parking spaces required.
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not specified
- **Platform Obligations**: State sales + lodging licenses required
- **Effective Date**: 2025-12-01
- **Compliance Notes**: New rules effective December 2025. Gateway to Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park drives high STR demand. Pennington County has separate VHR license ($150, 3-year) for unincorporated areas.
- **Key Notes**: Very new rules (Dec 2025): 2 guests/bedroom + 2 extra, CUP for 5+ bedrooms. Pennington County has separate $150 (3-yr) VHR license.
- **Penalties**: Zoning violations subject to enforcement
- **Sources**: https://www.rcgov.org/departments/community-planning-development.html ; Rapid City Community Development — rcgov.org/departments/community-planning-development.html
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.rcgov.org/departments/community-planning-development.html](https://www.rcgov.org/departments/community-planning-development.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-sd-rapid-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-sd-rapid-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-sd-sioux-falls"></a>Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-sd-sioux-falls`
- **Location**: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — mandatory Residential Rental Permit effective January 1, 2024. $50 permit per address.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — state sales tax license + SD Health Dept. lodging license required
- **Permit Fee**: $50/address/year (effective July 1, 2024)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — but owner must designate local contact if living >50 miles from city
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per zoning
- **Tax Rate**: SD state sales tax + local sales tax applies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must complete 2-hour city-approved training course OR hold SD Real Estate Commission licensure
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as rented daily/weekly >14 days/year, not owner-occupied during rental
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not specified
- **Platform Obligations**: State sales tax license + SD Health Dept. lodging license required
- **Effective Date**: 2024-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: One-time 2-hour training requirement is unique. Local contact required if owner >50 miles away.
- **Key Notes**: $50/yr permit, 2-hour training course required, state sales + lodging licenses required. Clearest STR framework in South Dakota.
- **Penalties**: Rental permit revocation; fines
- **Sources**: https://www.siouxfalls.gov/planning-development/housing/rental ; City of Sioux Falls Rental Permits — siouxfalls.gov/departments/planning-building-services/residential-rental-permits
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.siouxfalls.gov/planning-development/housing/rental](https://www.siouxfalls.gov/planning-development/housing/rental)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-sd-sioux-falls/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-sd-sioux-falls/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-tn-chattanooga"></a>Chattanooga, Tennessee
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-tn-chattanooga`
- **Location**: Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual STVR Certificate; Homestay ($250) or Absentee ($500)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $250/$500
- **Primary Residence Required**: Homestay: Yes; Absentee: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None; residential zones ban non-owner STRs
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: TN State 7% + Chattanooga/Hamilton County 6.25% = ~13.25%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Residential zones: hosted only; non-hosted restricted to commercial zones
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Commercial zones only for absentee
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Dual tier: Homestay (owner-occupied, primary ≥183 days/yr) in commercial + STVR overlay. Absentee (non-owner) restricted to commercial zones only — generally banned in residential. Certificate must be posted inside unit. 1 parking space per 2 persons.
- **Key Notes**: Homestay vs. Absentee two-tier system; absentee banned in residential zones; $500/day fine; 13.25% tax.
- **Penalties**: Up to $500/day; STVR certificate revocation
- **Sources**: https://chattanooga.gov/index%2Ephp/pay-and-apply/permits-applications/short-term-rental
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://chattanooga.gov/index%2Ephp/pay-and-apply/permits-applications/short-term-rental](https://chattanooga.gov/index%2Ephp/pay-and-apply/permits-applications/short-term-rental)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tn-chattanooga/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tn-chattanooga/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="us-tennessee-franklin"></a>Franklin, Tennessee
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-tennessee-franklin`
- **Location**: Franklin, Tennessee, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Certificate of Use and Occupancy (STVR permit) required via Building and Neighborhood Services (BNS) Department; annual application required every 365 days. Fee per Appendix A – Comprehensive Fees and Penalties of the Franklin Municipal Code. Business tax registration also required ($15 nominal business license registration fee per property reported).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: 113
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum 10 guests reported in city regulations; property must have no more than 4 sleeping rooms per STVR definition (Municipal Code Sec. 13-201).
- **Tax Rate**: Tennessee state sales tax (7%) plus applicable local sales and hotel occupancy tax. Platforms like Airbnb typically collect and remit state taxes; operator remains responsible for full compliance.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Non-owner-occupied STRs banned in all zoning districts as of December 2019. Owner-occupied STRs permitted subject to permit requirements. Properties legally established and permitted as STVRs prior to the effective date of the current Zoning Ordinance (Jan. 13, 2026) are grandfathered (non-conforming use) per T.C.A. § 13-7-602 and § 13-7-603 until sold, transferred, or ceases STR use for 30 continuous months. Grandfathering continues through family-member ownership transfers (blood, marriage, civil union, adoption).
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No published density cap; non-owner-occupied STRs are banned citywide.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: STR permit/certificate number required on listings. Upon 3 or more complaints (including calls to Franklin Police) within a calendar year, BNS notifies permit holder in writing. Continued violations may result in permit revocation.
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance 2015-06 (original); Non-owner-occupied ban: December 2019; New Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance 2025-25): January 13, 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Franklin's STVR ordinance (Ordinance 2015-06 as amended, Title 13 Ch. 2, Franklin Municipal Code) requires: (1) annual Certificate of Use and Occupancy from BNS; (2) owner-occupancy of the rental property; (3) max 4 sleeping rooms; (4) rental capped at 113 days/year; (5) max 10 guests; (6) complaint-based enforcement (3-strike system). New Franklin Zoning Ordinance effective January 13, 2026 (Ordinance 2025-25) preserves grandfathering for pre-existing permitted STVRs per state law. Non-owner-occupied ban strictly enforced with fines of $50/day plus court costs per state law.
- **Key Notes**: Franklin is one of Tennessee's most restrictive STR jurisdictions. The ban on non-owner-occupied STRs is heavily enforced. The city's official STVR page is at franklintn.gov/business/short-term-vacation-rentals. Tennessee's Short-Term Rental Unit Act (T.C.A. § 13-7-601 et seq.) legacy clause protects pre-existing licensed STRs from new restrictions until triggering events occur (sale, transfer, 30-month cessation, or 3 violations). Food and beverage service to guests is prohibited.
- **Penalties**: $50/day fine plus court costs per Tennessee state law for non-owner-occupied violations. License revocation possible after 3+ complaints. BNS written warning issued on first complaint threshold. Municipal court action available.
- **Sources**: City of Franklin Official STVR Page: https://www.franklintn.gov/business/short-term-vacation-rentals; Franklin Municipal Code Title 13, Ch. 2 (STVR): https://library.municode.com/tn/franklin; Franklin Zoning Ordinance (Eff. Jan. 13, 2026), Sec. 2.2.4: https://web.franklintn.gov/flippingbook/FranklinZoningOrdinance/16/; Ordinance 2015-06 (as amended): https://mcclibrarydevfunctions.azurewebsites.us/api/ordinanceDownload/14633/717288/pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tennessee-franklin/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tennessee-franklin/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-tennessee-gatlinburg"></a>Gatlinburg, Tennessee
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-tennessee-gatlinburg`
- **Location**: Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — a Tourist Residency (TR) Permit issued by the City of Gatlinburg, plus city and county business licenses ($15 each). Annual fire/building inspection required before issuance.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register with the Tennessee Department of Revenue for a tax ID and set up state/local sales and lodging tax accounts; county lodging tax filed with Sevier County Trustee.
- **Permit Fee**: TR Permit $200 for 2 or fewer bedrooms, plus $75 per additional bedroom; renewed annually at same schedule. City and county business licenses $15 each.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — permit type does not require primary residence; both owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied STRs are permitted.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No annual night cap; each individual stay must be 89 days or fewer (STRs defined as rentals of 89 days or fewer).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Commonly cited max of 12 people; properties exceeding 3 stories, 5,000 sq ft, or 12 occupants require sprinkler systems.
- **Tax Rate**: Approximately 12.75% combined (7% state sales + 2.75% local sales + 3% city/hotel lodging), plus Sevier County lodging tax. Airbnb auto-collects 9.75%; hosts self-remit the 3% city portion; Vrbo hosts self-collect all.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs prohibited in R-1A (Low-Density Residential) and R-2A (Medium Density Residential) zones; permitted in R-3 High Density Residential, Tourism Development Zones, and Commercial (C-1, C-2). Zoning must be verified before applying.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown (no city-imposed minimum identified; max per stay is 89 days)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No cap on the number of permits/licenses; over 6,000 permitted units. Density governed by zoning only.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — proof of insurance is sometimes requested; $1,000,000 liability coverage is recommended (not confirmed as mandatory).
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb automatically collects and remits sales taxes (9.75%); Vrbo does not collect taxes. No evidence of active platform monitoring by the city.
- **Effective Date**: Framework stable 2024 through 2026; no recent amendments to city ordinances reported.
- **Compliance Notes**: Annual fire and safety inspections required (smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguishers, clear escape routes, posted emergency contact, visible address signage). Permits not transferable upon sale.
- **Key Notes**: Tennessee's Short-Term Rental Unit Act preempts local outright bans based on use/classification, keeping STRs legal. STR properties not used as a principal residence may be reclassified from 25% residential to 40% commercial assessment for property tax.
- **Penalties**: Up to $50 per day per violation; repeated violations may lead to permit suspension or revocation. State law allows permanent loss of STR rights after three documented violations of local laws.
- **Sources**: https://www.gatlinburg.com/business/tourist-residency-permit/ ; City of Gatlinburg (gatlinburgtn.gov); strcityregs.com; strrequirements.com; theshorttermshop.com; redawning.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.gatlinburg.com/business/tourist-residency-permit/](https://www.gatlinburg.com/business/tourist-residency-permit/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tennessee-gatlinburg/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tennessee-gatlinburg/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-tn-knoxville"></a>Knoxville, Tennessee
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-tn-knoxville`
- **Location**: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — city business license required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Business license fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: TN State 7% + Knox County 5% = 12%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Business license required; no quantity limits
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Growing STR market. No owner-occupancy requirements or quantity caps. City business license required. Gateway to Smoky Mountains.
- **Key Notes**: Business license required; no caps or owner-occupancy rules; 12% combined tax; gateway to Great Smoky Mountains.
- **Penalties**: Standard enforcement
- **Sources**: https://www.knoxvilletn.gov
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.knoxvilletn.gov](https://www.knoxvilletn.gov)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tn-knoxville/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tn-knoxville/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="us-tennessee-memphis"></a>Memphis, Tennessee
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-tennessee-memphis`
- **Location**: Memphis, Tennessee, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — existing Memphis STR permit ordinance in effect.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register with the Shelby County Trustee's Office and the Tennessee Department of Revenue (TNTAP); collect/remit state sales and local occupancy taxes monthly (due by the 20th).
- **Permit Fee**: Non-refundable application fee $75 cited in ordinance; later reporting indicates $300 initial / $150 renewal under a 2023 amendment; Shelby County renewal fee $50/year. Verify current fee with the Memphis Permit Office. (Sources conflict.)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — Memphis allows non-owner-occupied STRs.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None / Unknown
- **Occupancy Limit**: No more than three sleeping rooms permitted per STR property. A widely applied (non-ordinance) working standard is two people per bedroom plus two additional guests.
- **Tax Rate**: Memphis room/hotel occupancy tax 5% (city hotel-motel tax raised to 4% in April 2025 per one source); total sales tax 9.75%. Verify current combined rate.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs must be in permitted zoning districts; check zoning maps before applying. No neighborhood-level outright ban, but parcels rezoned from residential to commercial face an 18-month waiting period before a permit can issue. Some downtown condo HOAs/CC&Rs prohibit STRs.
- **Minimum Stay**: Defined as transient occupancy of less than 30 continuous days; no compensation permitted for occupancy of less than 24 hours (day-use/hourly rentals prohibited).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no explicit per-block cap identified for Memphis.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance with liability limits of not less than $1 million per occurrence.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb/VRBO) may collect and remit taxes, but operators must verify compliance directly with tax authorities. Listing cannot advertise without a permit.
- **Effective Date**: TBD — administration to report back within 90 days of March 2026 resolution
- **Compliance Notes**: Memphis City Council is moving toward tighter STR enforcement following violence at rental gatherings. A March 2026 council resolution (STR Resolution 22426) directed the mayor's office to strengthen enforcement and report back with recommendations within 90 days. The July 21, 2026 committee hearing advanced a sponsored ordinance item. Operators should expect new amendments or enforcement actions in the coming months. Existing permit requirements remain in force.
- **Key Notes**: Memphis is tightening STR enforcement following a string of shootings at rental gatherings in late 2025 and early 2026. The city's July 21 committee hearing marks a formal step toward ordinance amendments. The administration has a 90-day mandate to recommend changes. No specific new rules are yet in effect, but operators should prepare for tighter event/party restrictions.
- **Penalties**: Not specified in current reporting; existing ordinance penalties apply.
- **Sources**: https://www.memphistn.gov/residents/short-term-rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tennessee-memphis/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tennessee-memphis/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-26

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### <a id="us-tn-nashville"></a>Nashville, Tennessee
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-tn-nashville`
- **Location**: Nashville, Tennessee, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (permit, owner-occupied vs non-owner-occupied)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Permit fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: Non-owner-occupied restricted in residential zones
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Hotel occupancy + sales tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Non-owner-occupied limited in residential districts
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Some districts cap density
- **Insurance Required**: Varies
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Two-tier permit system; local permitting boom alongside STR growth.
- **Key Notes**: Two-tier permitting; non-owner-occupied restricted.
- **Penalties**: Permit revocation; fines
- **Sources**: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/codes/short-term-rentals ; iGMS 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.nashville.gov/departments/codes/short-term-rentals](https://www.nashville.gov/departments/codes/short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tn-nashville/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tn-nashville/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-tennessee-pigeon-forge"></a>Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-tennessee-pigeon-forge`
- **Location**: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Short-Term Rental Unit (STRU) permit required for all vacation rentals; three permit categories including Owner-Occupied (one per person, owner need not be present). Permits valid one year, non-transferable.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Tennessee Sales Tax Certificate and Hotel Occupancy Tax registration required; city/county business licenses also required.
- **Permit Fee**: Application, annual licensing, and possible inspection fees apply; exact amounts vary — verify with the Pigeon Forge Community Development Office. Unknown specific figure.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No general mandate — owner-occupied is only one of three permit types; non-owner-occupied permits available subject to zoning.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None / Unknown
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum of two guests per bed and two beds per room, capped at no more than 12 persons per property.
- **Tax Rate**: City hotel occupancy (privilege) tax 2.50%; total sales tax 9.75%.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Significant — STRs limited to certain zoning districts. In the R-1 District (Ordinance No. 1065), residences may operate as STRs only if they were operating as such on or before August 13, 2018. New STR development restricted in many residential neighborhoods; overnight rentals generally allowed in R-2 and higher zones.
- **Minimum Stay**: STRs defined as rentals of residential units/dwellings for less than 30 consecutive days. No specified minimum-night floor identified. Unknown.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Effective limits via zoning (R-1 grandfathering). No explicit numeric cap on permits per owner identified.
- **Insurance Required**: Insurance coverage to protect against liability and property damage is required per city guidance; exact limits Unknown. Property insurance documentation expected.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms like Airbnb/VRBO may remit certain taxes, but hosts remain responsible for ensuring all applicable taxes are paid.
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance No. 1065 (R-1 provisions reference August 13, 2018 cutoff). Sevier County (outside city limits) annual permit + inspection program effective January 1, 2024.
- **Compliance Notes**: Pre-issuance/renewal inspection required for compliance with building, fire safety, and health codes (smoke alarms, CO detectors, fire extinguishers). Must designate a responsible local agent. Structures over 5 sleeping rooms, sleeping accommodations for >12 occupants, >5,000 sq ft, or >3 stories must meet R-1 (hotel/motel) occupancy requirements (sprinklers, exits, guardrails).
- **Key Notes**: Good Neighbor Policy (noise minimization, quiet hours) applies; adequate guest parking required. Permits are property-specific and non-transferable.
- **Penalties**: Unknown — enforcement via inspection/permit denial and code compliance; specific fine schedule not sourced.
- **Sources**: https://www.cityofpigeonforgetn.gov/226/Building-Department ; City of Pigeon Forge (cityofpigeonforgetn.gov Building Department); Sevier County (seviercountytn.gov); gosummer.com; theoffersheet.com; airbtics.com; getchalet.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cityofpigeonforgetn.gov/226/Building-Department](https://www.cityofpigeonforgetn.gov/226/Building-Department)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tennessee-pigeon-forge/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tennessee-pigeon-forge/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-tennessee-sevierville"></a>Sevierville, Tennessee
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-tennessee-sevierville`
- **Location**: Sevierville, Tennessee, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: City of Sevierville: Initial operational permit application fee $150; annual renewal fee $50. Sevier County (unincorporated areas outside city limits): Annual STRU Inspection Permit fee — see Sevier County Fire Marshal's Office fee schedule (adopted June 26, 2023).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set per property based on fire/life safety inspection findings
- **Tax Rate**: Combined lodging tax approximately 12.75% across Sevier County area: 9.75% state and local sales tax + 3% county lodging tax. Airbnb collects/remits 9.75% automatically on platform bookings; 3% county lodging tax must be self-remitted monthly to Sevier County Trustee by the 20th for VRBO and direct bookings.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Properties within Sevierville city limits follow City of Sevierville ordinances. Properties in unincorporated Sevier County follow Sevier County STRU Permit Program. Jurisdiction determined by parcel location, not mailing address — verify on Sevierville City Limits Verification Map or Sevier County GIS.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit density cap found in official sources reviewed.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Permit number and compliance documentation must be maintained. Airbnb collects applicable taxes automatically for city-limit properties on that platform. VRBO and direct booking hosts must self-remit county lodging tax.
- **Effective Date**: City of Sevierville: Ongoing annual program. Sevier County STRU Program: January 1, 2024 (Resolutions adopted June 26, 2023).
- **Compliance Notes**: City of Sevierville: Annual Short-Term Rental Operational Permit required; application requires specific documentation, fee payment, and Fire Department life-safety inspection; permit must be renewed yearly. Sevier County (unincorporated): Annual STRU Inspection Permit required as of January 1, 2024; mandatory annual fire safety inspection by Sevier County Fire & Rescue (8 dedicated inspectors). Resolutions adopting codes (2023-06-09) and fee schedule (2023-06-10) passed June 26, 2023. Funds from Sevierville city permit go to the Sevierville Fire Department.
- **Key Notes**: Sevierville sits in the Great Smoky Mountains tourism corridor. Two overlapping regulatory layers: City of Sevierville (within city limits) and Sevier County (unincorporated areas including Wears Valley). Hosts must first confirm which jurisdiction applies using the official city limits map. Tennessee's Short-Term Rental Unit Act (T.C.A. § 13-7-601 et seq.) provides statewide legacy protections for pre-existing STRs and limits outright local bans.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a permit is a violation of City ordinances and County resolutions; non-compliance may result in fines and permit denial. Specific fine amounts per City of Sevierville municipal code and County fee schedule.
- **Sources**: City of Sevierville Official STR Page: https://www.seviervilletn.org/467/Short-Term-Rentals; Sevier County STRU Program: https://www.seviercountytn.gov/news_detail_T2_R68.php; Sevier County STRU Deadline Extension Notice: https://seviercountytn.gov/news_detail_T2_R89.php
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tennessee-sevierville/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tennessee-sevierville/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-tennessee-townsend"></a>Townsend, Tennessee
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-tennessee-townsend`
- **Location**: Townsend, Tennessee, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual tourist residence permit from the Building Inspector required per existing Townsend Zoning Ordinance. Permit fee amount: not yet formally established as of research date (March 2026 news confirmed city is working to formalize permit fee). No fee had been formally set as of earlier reporting.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: To be determined under pending revised ordinance
- **Tax Rate**: Tennessee state sales tax (7%) plus applicable local occupancy taxes apply. Specific Townsend local rate to be confirmed with Blount County Trustee/city recorder.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Townsend Zoning Ordinance permits tourist residences (STRs) by obtaining an annual tourist residence permit from the building inspector; however, zoning district eligibility applies. STRs allowed only in zones that permit tourist residences. As of March 2026, the Planning Commission recommended a 6-month moratorium on NEW tourist residence permits while rules are rewritten — moratorium must still be adopted by City Commission.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Under review as part of moratorium and rulemaking process (as of March 2026).
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Tennessee's Short-Term Rental Unit Act legacy clause (T.C.A. § 13-7-603) protects existing STRs already openly offered to the public and having previously remitted required taxes from new local restrictions. Platforms must comply with state tax collection requirements.
- **Effective Date**: Zoning Ordinance tourist residence permit: 1991 (existing); Moratorium recommendation: March 2026 (pending City Commission vote as of research date)
- **Compliance Notes**: Townsend's existing Zoning Ordinance has allowed tourist residences via annual permit from the building inspector since at least 1991, but the permit program was historically not formally implemented (no permit form, no fee, no permits formally issued as of earlier periods). As of March 2026, Townsend's Planning Commission has recommended a 6-month moratorium on new tourist residence permits to allow time to rewrite enforceable rules. The moratorium recommendation goes to the City Commission for adoption, modification, or referral. Existing hosts with legacy status under Tennessee state law (T.C.A. § 13-7-603) may be protected from new restrictions. The Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) explains legacy status applies when a property was openly offered to the public as a STR and previously remitted required taxes for at least 6 months in the 12 months preceding enactment of local regulation.
- **Key Notes**: Townsend is a small gateway city to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Blount County. The city is in a transitional regulatory moment: the existing zoning code permits STRs by annual permit, but enforcement infrastructure was historically absent. A 6-month moratorium on new permits was recommended by the Planning Commission in March 2026 to allow for rule rewriting. Tennessee's Short-Term Rental Unit Act (T.C.A. § 13-7-601 et seq.) limits outright local bans and provides legacy protections, which affects how Townsend can implement new rules. Status is flagged as 'Pending' due to the active rulemaking and potential moratorium.
- **Penalties**: Violations of the zoning ordinance tourist residence requirements subject to standard Townsend zoning enforcement. Tennessee state law penalties apply for tax non-compliance. Specific STR fine schedule pending revised ordinance.
- **Sources**: Townsend Zoning Ordinance (tourist residence permit provision referenced in): https://www.thedailytimes.com/news/legislation-allows-cities-to-regulate-short-term-rentals/article_6d9243e1-a638-5ab7-9e62-740abc2d26b8.html; March 2026 moratorium coverage (primary source): https://hoodline.com/2026/03/townsend-planners-push-six-month-freeze-on-surging-short-term-rentals/; Tennessee MTAS Short-Term Rental Unit Act Summary: https://www.mtas.tennessee.edu/reference/summary-short-term-rental-unit-act
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tennessee-townsend/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tennessee-townsend/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-tx-austin"></a>Austin, Texas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-tx-austin`
- **Location**: Austin, Texas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: New license: $836.30 (includes $789 license fee + $47.30 neighbor notification fee). Renewal: $385.30. Processing: 4–6 weeks (Types 1 & 2), 8–10 weeks (Type 3).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Type dependent
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: 11% Hotel Occupancy Tax (9% occupancy + 2% venue project tax); platforms collect and remit automatically since April 2025
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs allowed in all residential zoning districts as additional/accessory use (since Feb 2025); 1,000-foot site-to-site spacing requirement; up to 2 STRs per lot permitted
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Type-based density limits
- **Insurance Required**: Varies
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Expedia, Booking.com) must: (1) display valid license number on every Austin listing; (2) remove unlicensed properties within 10 days of city notice; (3) not collect booking fees on unlicensed listings; (4) collect and remit Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) on behalf of operators
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Austin requires short-term rentals to display a valid city-issued license number on all online listings. Starting July 1, 2026, listings without a valid license number can be removed from booking platforms by the city.
- **Key Notes**: ['Valid city license number must be displayed on all listings', 'Enforcement deadline July 1, 2026', 'Non-compliant listings subject to platform removal', 'Applies to all major booking platforms']
- **Penalties**: Listing removal from booking platforms
- **Sources**: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-ramps-up-enforcement-short-term-rental-licensing-rules/269-dc120457-0bbf-4f5a-8df2-10c89ee5439f
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [2750](2750)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tx-austin/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tx-austin/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-16 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-16

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### <a id="us-tx-baytown"></a>Baytown, Texas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-tx-baytown`
- **Location**: Baytown, Texas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — $350 annual permit
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — 7% hotel-motel occupancy tax registration required
- **Permit Fee**: $350 annual permit fee; Fire Marshal inspection required at each renewal
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — not specified in ordinance
- **Rental Day Cap**: 30 days maximum stay per booking
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum 10 people
- **Tax Rate**: 7% hotel-motel occupancy tax must be collected and remitted
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Parking requirements tied to bedroom count
- **Minimum Stay**: Maximum 30 days (stays over 30 days excluded from STR rules)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-09
- **Compliance Notes**: Baytown STR operators must now obtain a $350 annual permit and pass a Fire Marshal inspection at each renewal. A designated local contact must be reachable 24 hours a day and must be located within 50 miles of the property. Occupancy is capped at 10 guests and stays may not exceed 30 days. Hosts are required to collect and remit Baytown's 7% hotel-motel occupancy tax on all qualifying bookings.
- **Key Notes**: • $350 annual permit + Fire Marshal inspection at each renewal. • 24/7 local contact required within 50 miles; respond to complaints promptly. • Max 10 occupants; max 30-day stay per booking. • 7% hotel-motel occupancy tax must be collected.
- **Penalties**: Not specified in available sources
- **Sources**: https://baytown.org
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tx-baytown/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tx-baytown/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-24

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### <a id="us-texas-corpus-christi"></a>Corpus Christi, Texas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-texas-corpus-christi`
- **Location**: Corpus Christi, Texas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Initial permit application fee: $50 (at launch July 2022); increased to $250 in 2023; annual renewal: $50 (confirm current fee schedule at corpuschristitx.gov)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified beyond definition of STR as rental for fewer than 30 consecutive days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specified in city ordinance text reviewed; standard building/life-safety codes apply
- **Tax Rate**: 9% City Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax; plus Texas state Hotel Occupancy Tax (6%) — total approximately 15% (confirm current combined rate)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs allowed with restrictions in single-family residential districts citywide EXCEPT in single-family zoning districts within the Padre/Mustang Island Area Development Plan (ADP) boundary where STRs are prohibited. Multi-family and commercial zoning in Flour Bluff and Padre/Mustang Island areas accepted for STR registration. STRs are designated as Type 1 (owner/operator occupied — no cap except in Padre/Mustang Island SF zone) and Type 2 (non-owner-operator — capped at 15% of block face, issued first-come first-served).
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay specified; STR defined as rental for fewer than 30 consecutive days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Type 2 (non-owner-operator) STRs capped at 15% of the block face citywide (except prohibited zones). First-come, first-served issuance for Type 2 permits up to the 15% cap.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Permit number must be displayed in all advertisements for the rental property. Airbnb and VRBO listings must include the city registration number.
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance approved June 28, 2022; registration portal opened July 11, 2022; enforcement began September 1, 2022
- **Compliance Notes**: Corpus Christi has temporarily paused issuing new Type 1 short-term rental permits until November 17, 2026. During this moratorium, city staff and stakeholders will develop new rules governing STR operations.
- **Key Notes**: ['New Type 1 STR permits paused through November 17, 2026', 'Moratorium while new rules are developed', 'Existing permits unaffected', 'Staff working with stakeholders on revised rules']
- **Penalties**: Not applicable; pause is regulatory rather than enforcement-based
- **Sources**: https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/development-services/short-term-rentals-str/; Corpus Christi Unified Development Code (UDC) as amended June 28, 2022; https://corpuschristi.munirevs.com/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-corpus-christi/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-corpus-christi/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-26

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### <a id="us-texas-dallas"></a>Dallas, Texas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-texas-dallas`
- **Location**: Dallas, Texas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Enjoined
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: HOT registration is free; $404 annual registration fee under Chapter 42B is currently enjoined by court order
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Enjoined ordinance specifies maximum 3 persons per bedroom up to 12 guests maximum
- **Tax Rate**: 15% total (9% City of Dallas Hotel Occupancy Tax + 6% State of Texas Hotel Occupancy Tax)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: In June 2023, the City Council passed ordinances restricting STRs to commercial, mixed-use, and multi-family zoning districts (banning them in single-family residential zones). However, enforcement of the zoning ban is currently blocked by a court-ordered temporary injunction.
- **Minimum Stay**: Enjoined ordinance includes a 2-night minimum stay requirement
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Enjoined ordinance includes percentage caps on multi-tenant STR registrations in multi-family structures
- **Insurance Required**: No
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo do not automatically collect or remit Dallas city Hotel Occupancy Tax; hosts must report and pay directly to the city
- **Effective Date**: June 14, 2023 (enjoined on December 6, 2023; injunction upheld by Texas Fifth District Court of Appeals through 2025 and 2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: Owners must register for a Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) account with the City of Dallas HOT Team via MUNIRevs, file monthly HOT returns, and adhere to general city noise, trash, and property maintenance standards
- **Key Notes**: While Dallas passed an STR ban for single-family residential zones in 2023, Texas courts issued and repeatedly upheld a temporary injunction preventing the city from enforcing the ban. STRs continue to operate citywide provided hosts register for and pay local and state Hotel Occupancy Taxes.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to $2,000 per day for code compliance violations, noise complaints, or delinquent Hotel Occupancy Tax payments
- **Sources**: https://dallascityhall.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://dallascityhall.com/departments/budget/financialtransparency/Pages/Short-Term-Rentals.aspx](https://dallascityhall.com/departments/budget/financialtransparency/Pages/Short-Term-Rentals.aspx)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-dallas/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-dallas/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-25

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### <a id="us-texas-el-paso"></a>El Paso, Texas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-texas-el-paso`
- **Location**: El Paso, Texas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: STR registration/license fee: approximately $100/year (per available secondary sources; confirm with City of El Paso Planning & Inspections)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified; STR defined as rental for fewer than 30 consecutive days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specified in current available code
- **Tax Rate**: Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) now applies to STRs per City Council resolution approved June 9, 2026 — El Paso's combined HOT rate has historically been approximately 15.5% (state 6% + local portion); confirm current rate at elpasotexas.gov
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs currently grouped under bed-and-breakfast classification in city zoning code. Dedicated STR zoning classifications are under development. Accessory structures used as STRs require zoning approval under El Paso County rules for unincorporated areas.
- **Minimum Stay**: No city-specific minimum stay ordinance currently in effect
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None currently codified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: No formal platform-specific obligations currently codified; state Hotel Occupancy Tax collection applies
- **Effective Date**: HOT collection on STRs: June 9, 2026 (City Council resolution). Full dedicated STR ordinance: Pending (under development as of July 2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: As of October 2025, El Paso was on the verge of creating a dedicated STR ordinance; the city had been working with the El Paso Short-Term Rental Alliance. STRs were previously grouped with bed-and-breakfast lodging in city code with no dedicated STR definition. On June 9, 2026, City Council approved a resolution to begin collecting Hotel Occupancy Tax on STRs, estimated to generate ~$3.5 million annually. A full STR ordinance with registration requirements, fee structures, and operational guidelines was under development as of late 2025/2026. General nuisance ordinances (noise, parking, trash) apply to all STR hosts and guests. El Paso County (unincorporated areas) separately has no codified STR ordinance but publishes non-binding 'Good Neighbor Guidelines.'
- **Key Notes**: El Paso was, until June 2026, the only large Texas municipality not collecting HOT on STRs. The city's STR regulatory framework is actively evolving. The new ordinance is expected to include registration requirements and fee structures. Operators should monitor elpasotexas.gov/short-term-rentals and contact El Paso City Development Customer Service at 915-212-0104 for the latest requirements. State-level Texas Hotel Occupancy Tax (6%) applies. El Paso Short-Term Rental Alliance (elpasostra.org) is a stakeholder resource.
- **Penalties**: General nuisance ordinance violations subject to city enforcement; penalties for HOT non-compliance per Texas Tax Code; specific STR penalties to be defined in forthcoming ordinance
- **Sources**: https://www.elpasotexas.gov/assets/Press-Releases/2026.09.06_NEWS-RELEASE-Short-term-Rentals-in-El-Paso-to-Contribute-to-Hotel-Occupancy-Taxes.pdf; https://planningdevelopment.elpasoco.com/short-term-rentals/; https://www.elpasotexas.gov/assets/Documents/CoEP/Planning-and-Inspections/Business-Licensing/short-term-rentals-presentation.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-el-paso/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-el-paso/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-texas-fort-worth"></a>Fort Worth, Texas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-texas-fort-worth`
- **Location**: Fort Worth, Texas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Initial STR Registration: $150; Annual Renewal: $100
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified (STRs defined as rentals of 1–30 consecutive days)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specified in ordinance text reviewed; subject to general building/safety codes
- **Tax Rate**: State Hotel Occupancy Tax: 6% (Texas); City of Fort Worth local Hotel Occupancy Tax applies — exact local rate to be confirmed via fortworthtexas.gov/short-term-rentals
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are PROHIBITED in all residential zoning districts including A-#, AR, B, R1, R2, CR, C, D, and UR districts. Permitted only in mixed-use, most form-based, commercial, and industrial zoning districts. Zoning restrictions established under Ordinance No. 26005-02-2023 (February 2023) and upheld by district court in March 2025.
- **Minimum Stay**: Minimum 1 night; maximum 30 consecutive days per Texas state definition
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not specified in current ordinance
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosts must display current STR registration number in all advertisements on any medium including hosting platforms, newspaper, magazine, brochure, website, or mobile application. It is unlawful to advertise without the registration number.
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance No. 26005-02-2023, effective February 2023; upheld by district court March 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: STRs are banned in residential zones — this is the most significant restriction. No events or parties permitted at STR properties. A local responsible party must be available 24/7 to respond to concerns at the property. Guests must receive instructions on noise and trash requirements. Registration deadline was June 1, 2023 for existing operators. Unregistered STRs are explicitly prohibited under Sec. 7-454. City code compliance officers enforce the rules. Registration can be revoked with written notice specifying reasons.
- **Key Notes**: Fort Worth's STR ordinance is one of the more restrictive in Texas, effectively banning STRs from all residential neighborhoods. The ordinance was challenged in court and upheld in March 2025. STR operators must also register with the City's LocalGov HOT payment portal (fortworthtexas.gov/short-term-rentals/hotel-occupancy-tax-system) to file and pay Hotel Occupancy Tax. STRs must comply with hotel industry standards under Texas law.
- **Penalties**: Operating an unregistered STR is unlawful under Sec. 7-454. Registration may be revoked. Ongoing code compliance enforcement. Fines and potential legal action for violations.
- **Sources**: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/short-term-rentals; https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/files/assets/public/v/3/neighborhoods/documents/str/short-term-rental-ordinance-26005-02-2023.pdf; Fort Worth Code of Ordinances Ch. 7 Art. XIII Secs. 450–473 (via codelibrary.amlegal.com)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-fort-worth/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-fort-worth/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-texas-fredericksburg"></a>Fredericksburg, Texas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-texas-fredericksburg`
- **Location**: Fredericksburg, Texas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — a Short-Term Rental Permit is required for any dwelling rented for less than 30 days within City Limits (per Section 20.222 of the Zoning Ordinance); STRs in the ETJ do not require a city permit. Permits valid one year and renewed annually.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register with Texas Comptroller for state HOT; city HOT remitted via the My Government Online (MGO) portal quarterly.
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee of $150 per unit plus $100 per bedroom at time of application (annual renewal)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (ordinance defines categories including Accessory, B&B, Condominium, and Facility STRs)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Under 2024 ordinance: 2 occupants per bedroom plus 2, max of 12 guests (all ages). Grandfathered (pre-April 1, 2022) units follow 2018 fire-code-based limits (one occupant per 200 sq ft).
- **Tax Rate**: 7% city HOT (filed quarterly) plus 6% Texas state HOT = 13% total
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Commercial zones (C1, C1.5, C2, CBD) generally allow STR uses by right (STR-Condo needs a CUP). New entire-home STRs effectively prevented in single-family (R1/R2) zones; 'stranded property' adjacency and 200-ft radius rules apply.
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as rentals less than 30 days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: R1/R2 unoccupied 'stranded properties' must share two property lines with STR-unoccupied/C2/CBD/Public Facility zoning, and 50% of properties within a 200-ft radius must have STR-unoccupied permit or qualifying zoning
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Permit number/BECA sticker must be displayed; advertising compliance required. (Airbtics reports many listings operate without a displayed license.)
- **Effective Date**: Current ordinance effective January 1, 2024 (prior major changes April 1, 2022)
- **Compliance Notes**: Current STR Ordinance (2023-18) effective January 1, 2024. Annual inspections required, plus inspections on new permit issuance, ownership transfer, complaints, and modifications. Properties permitted before April 1, 2022 are 'non-conforming/grandfathered' but must comply with updated rules for life safety, signage, 24-hour contact, HOT, etc.
- **Key Notes**: Fredericksburg is a Dark Sky Community with an 11pm outdoor lighting curfew; quiet hours 10pm–7am must be posted. Parking: one off-street spot per bedroom (tandem allowed) under the 2024 ordinance.
- **Penalties**: Permit revocation for violations of Section 5.401; lack of HOT remittance results in a 90-day suspension of permit
- **Sources**: https://www.fbgtx.org/845/Short-Term-Rentals ; City of Fredericksburg official STR pages (fbgtx.org); FBGTXSTRA ordinance breakdown; The Offer Sheet, Airbtics, STR Profit Map trackers
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.fbgtx.org/845/Short-Term-Rentals](https://www.fbgtx.org/845/Short-Term-Rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-fredericksburg/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-fredericksburg/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-texas-galveston"></a>Galveston, Texas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-texas-galveston`
- **Location**: Galveston, Texas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — all STR properties must register with the City of Galveston and receive a GVR (Galveston Vacation Rental) number; registration required since 2015 (Ord. 15-012).
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register and remit Hotel Occupancy Tax; authority transferred from Park Board to the City of Galveston effective October 1, 2025.
- **Permit Fee**: $250 registration fee for new listings (or when switching from management company to independent management); $25 fine for late/missing tax reports
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (both owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied STRs allowed)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specified in the STR ordinance; best practice is to follow applicable building- and fire-safety code occupancy standards
- **Tax Rate**: 9% local HOT on gross rental revenues (incl. cleaning, pet, damage fees), plus 6% Texas state HOT
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs permitted in all zoning districts on the island except the R-0 district where they are prohibited
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as rentals fewer than 30 consecutive days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No numerical cap; all qualifying properties outside R-0 may register
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: GVR number must be displayed on all advertisements including booking platforms, management company websites, and private/social listings; non-compliant listings will be removed.
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance 15-012 (2015) foundational; City regulatory authority effective Oct 1, 2025; updated ordinance approved Nov 13, 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: New comprehensive ordinance updates approved Nov 13, 2025, developed by an STR Ad Hoc Committee; includes a three-strike rule allowing license revocation if three violations occur at a property within 12 months. Current registrations expired Dec 31, 2025, with renewal/registration portal opening Dec 1, 2025.
- **Key Notes**: Owners responsible for ensuring renters comply with rules on parking, trash, noise, firearms and fireworks. Violations reportable via STR hotline. A proposed mandatory 'parking plan' section was omitted from the final ordinance.
- **Penalties**: Failure to register or remit HOT is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine up to $500 per offense/day, plus late penalties and interest; possible license revocation under three-strike rule
- **Sources**: https://www.galvestontx.gov/1424/Short-term-Rental-Registration-and-Renew ; galvestontx.gov official STR & ordinance pages; Houston Public Media (Nov 14, 2025); GetChalet and The Offer Sheet trackers
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.galvestontx.gov/1424/Short-term-Rental-Registration-and-Renew](https://www.galvestontx.gov/1424/Short-term-Rental-Registration-and-Renew)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-galveston/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-galveston/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-texas-grapevine"></a>Grapevine, Texas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-texas-grapevine`
- **Location**: Grapevine, Texas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $500 annual permit application fee (per Ordinance 2024-007)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: 180 days per year maximum per unit
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not explicitly stated in summary; subject to unit-specific conditions under Ordinance 2024-007 and inspection
- **Tax Rate**: City HOT rate applies (confirm exact rate with Grapevine Finance Dept.); 6% State HOT collected by platforms as of April 1, 2025
- **Zoning Restrictions**: SINGLE-FAMILY STRs are expressly PROHIBITED. STRs are ONLY permitted in R-MF (Multifamily) and R-MF-2 (Residential Multifamily 2) zoning districts, subject to a City Council-approved Conditional Use Request (CUR). Complex must have at least 50 units. No more than 3% of units in any complex may be operated as STRs. Non-residential STRs are expressly forbidden.
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified (STR defined as rental for fewer than 30 days)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Maximum 3% of units within a qualifying multifamily complex (50+ unit minimum). Geographic/numerical conditions set by City Council CUR approval on a case-by-case basis.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Booking platforms must remove STR listings within 10 calendar days of city notification that a listing lacks a valid permit, has an expired permit, or a permit has been revoked
- **Effective Date**: 2024-01-16
- **Compliance Notes**: Ordinance 2024-007 adopted January 16, 2024. Single-family STRs have never been a permitted use under Grapevine's Zoning Ordinance and remain expressly banned. Multifamily STRs require: (1) City Council CUR approval for the development; (2) individual unit permit application and inspection; (3) annual $500 permit fee. Grapevine previously passed a 2018 ordinance reaffirming the total ban (challenged in court); the 2024 ordinance created the narrow multifamily pathway.
- **Key Notes**: Grapevine is one of the most restrictive STR markets in Texas. Single-family and non-residential STRs are fully banned. Only multifamily developments with 50+ units may apply for CUR approval, and then only up to 3% of units may be used as STRs, capped at 180 days/year. City actively enforces via Code Enforcement (817-410-3156). Platform listing removal obligation on booking platforms is codified.
- **Penalties**: Permit suspension or revocation for violations. Enforcement via citations and/or suit under Chapter 54 of the Texas Local Government Code. $500 application fee is forfeited on denial/revocation.
- **Sources**: City of Grapevine Official STR/Multifamily STR Page: https://www.grapevinetexas.gov/1836/Multifamily-Short-term-Rentals; City of Grapevine STR FAQ: https://www.grapevinetexas.gov/faq.aspx?TID=43; Grapevine Ordinance 2024-007 (Full Text PDF): https://grapevinetexas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10218/ORD-2024-007; Grapevine Zoning Ordinance Section 21 – Short-term Rentals: https://www.grapevinetexas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/267/Section-21---Short-term-Rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-grapevine/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-grapevine/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-tx-houston"></a>Houston, Texas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-tx-houston`
- **Location**: Houston, Texas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (first regulations 2025)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $275 registration (proposed/adopted 2025)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Local HOT + 6% state
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Limited (no traditional zoning)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Varies
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: Recently approved — exact effective date not confirmed
- **Compliance Notes**: Houston's updated STR regulations impose stricter measures on short-term rental property owners, including enhanced enforcement mechanisms and liability for neighborhood disturbances. Property operators must comply with new licensing, safety, and operational standards, with potential consequences for violations including license suspension or revocation.
- **Key Notes**: ['Stricter enforcement mechanisms implemented', 'Property operator accountability increased', 'License revocation possible for non-compliance', 'Regulations address ongoing neighborhood safety issues']
- **Penalties**: License suspension or revocation for non-compliance; specific fines not detailed in source
- **Sources**: https://www.khou.com/article/news/politics/houston-regulations-short-term-rental-airbnb-vrbo-rules/285-828f5fc4-73c5-41f5-9fd1-d05f2b04b748
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.houstontx.gov/ara/str.html](https://www.houstontx.gov/ara/str.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tx-houston/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tx-houston/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-09 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-09

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### <a id="us-texas-little-elm"></a>Little Elm, Texas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-texas-little-elm`
- **Location**: Little Elm, Texas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Enforcement action ongoing as of July 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Little Elm, Texas has existing ordinances that prohibit parties and events at short-term rentals. Following a shooting that injured a teenager at a rental birthday party in July 2026, town officials are actively weighing enforcement consequences against the rental operator. Hosts in Little Elm must not permit parties or large gatherings; failure to enforce house rules against prohibited events may result in permit penalties. No new ordinance changes have been adopted.
- **Key Notes**: Existing STR ordinance bans parties and events; active enforcement review following shooting incident; hosts bear responsibility for guest compliance with no-party rules; penalty specifics under review.
- **Penalties**: Under review following shooting incident; specific fines not publicly confirmed
- **Sources**: City of Little Elm - Planning & Development Department (https://www.littleelm.org/departments/planning-development/short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-little-elm/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-little-elm/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="us-texas-lubbock"></a>Lubbock, Texas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-texas-lubbock`
- **Location**: Lubbock, Texas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $100 annual permit fee (per city FAQ document)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: None identified; long-term rentals (30+ days) are exempt from STR rules
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not explicitly codified in available sources; contact Lubbock Planning Dept. (806-775-2108)
- **Tax Rate**: 7% City Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) + 6% State HOT = ~13% total for platform bookings; local HOT remitted monthly via MUNIRevs/Deckard portal
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STR must be the owner's primary residence or a legal accessory dwelling unit; zoning compliance required per Lubbock Unified Development Code
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay specified; stays under 30 days are classified as STR and subject to registration
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None explicitly published
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not explicitly required under current code; permit number display in ads implied by registration requirement
- **Effective Date**: 2020-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Registration effective January 1, 2020. Operators must file monthly HOT returns even if no revenue. Long-term rentals (30+ days) must advertise '30-day minimum stay' and are exempt from STR licensing. As of March 31, 2025, enforcement actions are being pursued for non-registrants.
- **Key Notes**: STRs are allowed but strictly regulated. Must be primary residence or legal ADU. Annual permit renewal required. City uses MUNIRevs/Deckard portal for permit management and tax remittance. Platforms (Airbnb/VRBO) remit state HOT (6%) as of April 1, 2025; hosts must still remit city HOT (7%) directly.
- **Penalties**: Failure to register or pay HOT is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $2,000 per day; penalties and interest accrue on unpaid taxes
- **Sources**: City of Lubbock Official STR Page: https://www.mylubbock.us/384/Short-Term-Rentals; City of Lubbock STR FAQ (PDF): https://www.mylubbock.us/DocumentCenter/View/5889/Short-Term-Rental-Frequently-Asked-Questions-PDF; Lubbock Unified Development Code (Land Use Standards – Short-Term Rental): https://ecode360.com/45660753; City of Lubbock STR Tax/Permit Portal: https://portal.deckard.com/tx-lubbock-city_of_lubbock-str-portal/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-lubbock/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-lubbock/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-texas-new-braunfels"></a>New Braunfels, Texas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-texas-new-braunfels`
- **Location**: New Braunfels, Texas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — STR permit/registration required in New Braunfels
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Rentals under 30 days prohibited in certain zoning districts
- **Minimum Stay**: 30 days (minimum stay requirement in restricted zoning districts)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-02 (court ruling; underlying ordinances date to 2006/2011)
- **Compliance Notes**: New Braunfels' STR ordinances from 2006 and 2011 prohibit short-term rentals of less than 30 days in specified zoning districts. The federal court has confirmed these restrictions are constitutional, and hosts must comply with zoning-based restrictions on rental duration.
- **Key Notes**: ['Ordinances enacted in 2006 and 2011 remain in effect', '30-day minimum stay required in restricted zoning districts', 'Federal appeals court rejected legal challenges', 'Zoning-based restrictions are constitutionally sound']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.aol.com/articles/braunfels-short-term-rental-ordinance-213019000.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-new-braunfels/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-new-braunfels/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-10 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-10

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### <a id="us-texas-port-aransas"></a>Port Aransas, Texas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-texas-port-aransas`
- **Location**: Port Aransas, Texas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — any property used as an STR (rented 30 days or less) must obtain a Short-Term Rental permit/registration from the city before advertising or operating (Chapter 12, Article VIII, §12-252). Annual renewal required by December 31.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Hotel/Motel Tax registration with the city for occupancy tax collection and remittance, plus Texas state HOT permits.
- **Permit Fee**: Updated STR and hotel registration fees noticed December 2025 (specific amounts: Unknown)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Based on number of legal sleeping rooms documented on the property information sheet (specific per-room figure: Unknown)
- **Tax Rate**: Unknown (city Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax rate not confirmed; 6% Texas state HOT applies)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Daily and weekly rentals permitted only in areas zoned R-2 and above (well over 85% of the city's residential areas); a small portion of the city (e.g., Channel Vista area) prohibits STRs to preserve permanent-resident neighborhoods.
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as rental durations of 30 days or less
- **Density Rules / Caps**: New development standards: minimum lot size of 5,000 sq ft; development density reduced from 21 units per acre to 8 units per acre
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Property must display a placard near the primary entrance showing the registration number and contact information (§12-252).
- **Effective Date**: STR Ordinance No. 2022-02 (Chapter 12); fee update December 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Applicants must submit operator identity, property details, a designated 24/7 local contact, and sleeping room info. Requires trash toter allocation by sleeping rooms, fire extinguisher placement, building code compliance, parking plan, and tenant information sheet. Mandatory evacuation upon any non-resident evacuation order (§12-213). Updated STR/hotel registration fee notice issued Dec 2025.
- **Key Notes**: One of the most STR-dense markets in Texas, with over 3,000 registered short-term rentals; enforcement increasingly proactive via STR hotline (361-333-5659).
- **Penalties**: Penalties or revocation for non-compliance (§12-214); denial of future permits and escalating fines for serious/repeat violations
- **Sources**: https://cityofportaransas.org/departments/development-services/short-term-rental-registration/ ; City of Port Aransas official STR registration page (cityofportaransas.org); Code Ch. 12 Art. VIII via Municode; The Offer Sheet, Airbtics, Sand-N-Key trackers
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://cityofportaransas.org/departments/development-services/short-term-rental-registration/](https://cityofportaransas.org/departments/development-services/short-term-rental-registration/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-port-aransas/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-port-aransas/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-texas-richardson"></a>Richardson, Texas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-texas-richardson`
- **Location**: Richardson, Texas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Annual fee increased (specific amount not disclosed in available sources)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: 500-foot distance rule restricts STR density in residential areas
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Minimum 500-foot separation required between STR properties
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — council agreement reported; formal effective date pending
- **Compliance Notes**: Richardson City Council has agreed to require a minimum 500-foot separation between short-term rental properties and to increase the annual permit fee. Existing STR operators must verify their property's distance from neighboring STRs to remain in compliance. New applicants within 500 feet of an existing STR will likely be denied a permit. The increased fee applies at renewal or new application.
- **Key Notes**: 1) STRs must be at least 500 feet apart — density rule is now in effect following council agreement. 2) Annual permit fee has been increased (exact amount not specified). 3) Existing hosts within 500 feet of another STR may face non-renewal. 4) Richardson requires a permit to operate a STR.
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://communityimpact.com/richardson/government/richardson-city-council-agrees-on-short-term-rental-distance-requirements-higher-fee/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-richardson/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-richardson/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-05 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-05

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### <a id="us-texas-rockport"></a>Rockport, Texas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-texas-rockport`
- **Location**: Rockport, Texas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee amount not published on official city page; contact Building Department at 361-790-1125 ext. 255 or str-registration@rockporttx.gov
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not explicitly published; subject to Ordinance 1928 compliance requirements
- **Tax Rate**: 7% City Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) + 6% State HOT = ~13% total. STRs through Airbnb/VRBO/agencies that do not provide direct HOT payment must remit city HOT directly.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Some neighborhoods and HOAs restrict or prohibit STRs; verify zoning before purchasing or operating. STR Ordinance 1928 applies within city limits.
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified; city defines STR scope by its registration and HOT obligations
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None published
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not explicitly required in available ordinance text; permit number display may be required — confirm with Building Department
- **Effective Date**: 2024-12-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Ordinance 1928 adopted in 2024. All existing STRs were required to register by December 1, 2024; new STRs must register before operating. Online registration available at the Deckard portal. Strict enforcement of codes and ordinances commenced April 1, 2025.
- **Key Notes**: Rockport is one of the most popular STR destinations on the Texas coast. The new STR ordinance (No. 1928) brought a formal registration and compliance framework for the first time. City HOT applies to STRs through Airbnb, VRBO, and agencies that do not handle direct HOT payments.
- **Penalties**: Not explicitly detailed in publicly available ordinance summary; non-compliance with HOT obligations and registration requirements subject to enforcement action per city code
- **Sources**: City of Rockport Official STR Page: https://www.rockporttx.gov/927/Short-Term-Rentals; City of Rockport Hotel/Motel Tax Page: https://www.rockporttx.gov/634/Hotel-Motel-Tax; City of Rockport Newsflash (STR Deadlines): https://www.rockporttx.gov/m/newsflash; Rockport STR Registration Portal: https://portal.deckard.com/tx-aransas-city_of_rockport-str-portal/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-rockport/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-rockport/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-texas-round-rock"></a>Round Rock, Texas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-texas-round-rock`
- **Location**: Round Rock, Texas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual operating license fee; exact fee amount not confirmed in official government source — verify with Round Rock Finance Department
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None identified in available official sources
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not explicitly codified in available sources; floor plans showing sleeping arrangements and occupancy limits required as part of license documentation
- **Tax Rate**: 7% City Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) + 6% State HOT = ~13% total; Sales and Use Tax (SUT) at 8.25% (state + local) may also apply. Register with both Texas Comptroller and Round Rock Finance Department.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No explicit residential zoning restrictions identified; STRs are generally permitted citywide. HOA rules may impose additional restrictions.
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified in current ordinance
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None currently codified (density caps were proposed in 2016 staff recommendation but not confirmed as adopted)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Not explicitly required in current framework; DBA registration required with Williamson County Clerk per state law
- **Effective Date**: 2016-02-23
- **Compliance Notes**: Annual Operating License required under Ordinance No. 20160223-A.1. Required documentation includes: approved site plan, detailed floor plans, DBA registration (Williamson County Clerk), liability insurance, and tax registrations. Round Rock takes a more permissive approach than neighboring Austin. As of April 1, 2025, Airbnb/VRBO remit state HOT (6%) directly; hosts must still remit local HOT (7%) to the Round Rock Finance Department.
- **Key Notes**: Round Rock is considered STR-friendly relative to Austin. No hard caps on number of STR properties or density restrictions confirmed as adopted law. Hosts must register with both Texas Comptroller (state HOT/sales tax) and Round Rock Finance Department (local HOT). Insurance documentation is required as part of the licensing package.
- **Penalties**: Not explicitly detailed in available official sources; non-compliance with licensing or tax requirements subject to city enforcement action
- **Sources**: Round Rock Ordinance No. 20160223-A.1 (operative licensing instrument — verify current text via Round Rock City Clerk or https://www.roundrocktexas.gov); Texas Comptroller HOT Registration: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/hotel/; NOTE: No dedicated STR page found at roundrocktexas.gov as of 2026-07-29 — contact Round Rock Finance Dept. for current fee schedule and requirements
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-round-rock/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-round-rock/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-texas-san-antonio"></a>San Antonio, Texas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-texas-san-antonio`
- **Location**: San Antonio, Texas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — City STR permit required (two-tier: Type 1 owner-occupied; Type 2 non-owner-occupied) under the STR ordinance (Article XXII), applicable only within San Antonio city limits. Applications via the BuildSA online portal / DSD.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register with the City of San Antonio Finance Dept. for a Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) account and with the Texas Comptroller for state HOT (state registration not required if a marketplace remits all state HOT).
- **Permit Fee**: After 2024 amendment: Type 1 permit $300; Type 2 permit $450 — both valid 3 years. Board of Adjustment special-exception application: $400 (homestead) / $600 (others). (Pre-2024 permit fee was $100.)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not for all — Type 1 requires the property to be the owner/operator's primary residence (incl. accessory dwelling units); Type 2 is non-owner-occupied and subject to density caps.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — no explicit annual day cap identified.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set per permit via a submitted floor plan identifying sleeping areas and maximum occupancy; no single citywide numeric figure identified. STRs may not be used for large events.
- **Tax Rate**: 9% City HOT + 1.75% Bexar County HOT, plus 6% Texas state HOT.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Permitted in various residential and commercial zoning districts (residential, O-1, O-1.5, O-2, NC, C-1, C-2, and D commercial zones). Type 1 has no density limit; Type 2 subject to density caps.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no minimum-stay requirement identified.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Type 1: no density limit. Type 2: allowed by right up to 12.5% of units on a blockface (one side of a street between intersections); multi-family buildings with fewer than 8 units limited to one Type 2; larger buildings capped at 12.5%. Exceeding caps requires a Board of Adjustment special exception.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of general liability insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate.
- **Platform Obligations**: Marketplaces (Airbnb/Vrbo) must remove San Antonio listings lacking a valid STR permit number and are now required to collect/remit city occupancy tax; they automatically collect the state HOT portion.
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance approved 2018-11-01; amended 2024-06-13.
- **Compliance Notes**: Permit application requires a floor plan (sleeping areas, max occupancy, evacuation routes, fire-extinguisher locations), designated agent contact for complaints, proof of HOT registration, statement of compliance, and proof of liability insurance. Monthly HOT reporting required even with no taxable receipts. Hosts may not provide food/beverages to guests. Properties receiving city housing incentives cannot operate as Type 2 STRs. Permit is non-transferable.
- **Key Notes**: Applies only within San Antonio city limits; properties in unincorporated Bexar County need no city permit but must still register for HOT. City estimates 1,100+ unpermitted STRs operating.
- **Penalties**: Civil enforcement via administrative hearing officers; mandatory meetings with the DSD director for repeat violators; permit revocation of up to 3 years for serious/repeat violations. Violation notice typically gives 14 days to correct.
- **Sources**: https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/DSD/STR ; City of San Antonio (sa.gov / DSD) STR ordinance documents (docsonline.sanantonio.gov); Municode Article XXII; Avalara MyLodgeTax; bnbcalc.com; TheOfferSheet.
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/DSD/STR](https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/DSD/STR)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-san-antonio/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-san-antonio/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-texas-south-padre-island"></a>South Padre Island, Texas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-texas-south-padre-island`
- **Location**: South Padre Island, Texas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $125 annual STR license fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None; STR is defined as rental for fewer than 30 consecutive days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not explicitly codified citywide; contact Planning Department for property-specific limits
- **Tax Rate**: ~17% total: 10.5% City HOT + 0.5% County venue tax + 6% State HOT. City and county HOT must be remitted directly by hosts via Deckard Technologies (due by the 15th of each month); Airbnb/VRBO only remit the state 6% portion
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No specific STR zoning districts; city ordinances apply citywide. Private HOAs/condo associations may prohibit STRs. Recreational vehicles cannot be used as STRs.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay; rentals under 30 consecutive days are classified as STRs
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None explicitly codified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Permit/registration number must be included in ALL advertisements for the STR property. Ordinance 25-04 requires hosts to provide guests with a written summary of city rules.
- **Effective Date**: 2015-06-15
- **Compliance Notes**: Regulated under Ordinances 15-03, 17-09, and 25-04. Operators must: (1) register annually for $125; (2) collect and remit HOT monthly; (3) designate a local 24/7 contact available to respond within 1 hour; (4) include permit number in all ads; (5) comply with noise, parking, cleanliness, and no-commercial-use rules. License can be revoked after 3 citations within 12 months.
- **Key Notes**: One of the most STR-active cities in Texas. Comprehensive framework built over multiple ordinances. Annual license renewal required. Hosts bear direct responsibility for city/county HOT remittance regardless of platform used. Strengthened enforcement provisions added via 2025/2026 ordinance updates.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to $500 per offense per day for standard violations; fines up to $2,000 per day for violations involving fire safety, public health, sanitation, or zoning. License revocation possible after 3 citations within 12 months.
- **Sources**: City of South Padre Island – HOT & STR Registration Guide (PDF): https://www.myspi.org/egov/documents/1537466692_1573.pdf; City of South Padre Island Ordinance No. 15-03 (PDF): https://www.myspi.org/egov/documents/1430945657_42936.pdf; City of South Padre Island Official Website (HOT/STR page): https://www.myspi.org; South Padre Island Municode (Code of Ordinances): https://library.municode.com/tx/south_padre_island/codes/code_of_ordinances
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-south-padre-island/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-texas-south-padre-island/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-tx-wimberley"></a>Wimberley, Texas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-tx-wimberley`
- **Location**: Wimberley, Texas, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: None (no city permit)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None; moratorium on new CUP applications since Nov 2025 (extended through ~July 4, 2026)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Texas State Hotel Occupancy Tax 6% + City of Wimberley HOT 7% = 13% total
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Proposed: non-owner-occupied STRs would be prohibited in R-2 and R-3 single-family residential zones; STR lodging facilities (up to 30 units) permitted by right in commercial zones
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: August 2026 (anticipated, if approved)
- **Compliance Notes**: Wimberley's Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing on proposed STR zoning amendments on July 9, 2026, at 6 p.m. at City Hall, followed by a City Council hearing on July 16. If adopted, the changes would remove the conditional use permit pathway that currently allows non-owner-occupied STRs in R-2 and R-3 residential zones. No final action is expected at the July hearings; votes are anticipated at August P&Z and City Council meetings. The rule change would effectively push investor-owned STRs out of residential neighborhoods into commercial zones.
- **Key Notes**: • Today's July 9 P&Z hearing and July 16 City Council hearing are informational/public input — no final vote until August 2026. • Non-owner-occupied STRs in R-2/R-3 residential zones would lose the conditional use permit pathway if amendments pass. • STR lodging facilities with up to 30 units would be permitted by right in commercial zoning districts. • No final text or effective date confirmed yet; changes remain at proposal stage.
- **Penalties**: Not specified in current proposal
- **Sources**: https://writing.strisker.com/daily-regulatory-notes-07-02-2026/
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cityofwimberley.com/](https://www.cityofwimberley.com/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tx-wimberley/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-tx-wimberley/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-09 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-09

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### <a id="us-utah-brian-head"></a>Brian Head, Utah
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-utah-brian-head`
- **Location**: Brian Head, Utah, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: New license application: $151 (includes 1 unit/cabin); Fire inspection: $30 (first), $60 (second re-inspection), etc.; Annual Disproportionate Cost of Service Fee: $536/cabin, $197/condo. Operating without a license: triple application fee ($453), potential Class B misdemeanor (up to $1,000), $100 administrative violation, then $50/day up to 14 days, then $100/day thereafter.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specified in sources reviewed; subject to state and local health/safety codes.
- **Tax Rate**: State sales tax (~4.85%) plus Transient Room Tax (state ~0.32% + local); platforms such as Airbnb, VRBO, and Travelocity collect and remit taxes on behalf of hosts. Non-platform operators must obtain a Utah State Tax Commission Sales Tax ID.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Nightly rentals (less than 30 consecutive days) are a permitted use in residential and Commercial Village Core (C-V) zones. Regulated under Town Code Title 3, Chapter 2-A-21-3.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No density cap identified in sources. All properties within town boundaries must be connected to the Town's water system to be eligible for a business license; properties not connected to municipal water are ineligible.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb, VRBO, and other advertising platforms collect and remit sales/transient room taxes on behalf of hosts. Non-platform operators must obtain a Utah State Tax Commission Sales Tax ID (#) and remit taxes independently.
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Brian Head does not recognize any other city/town/state business license in lieu of its own. Fire inspection must be passed prior to renting. All applications subject to processing times of up to 30 business days. Properties not connected to Town water system are ineligible for licensing per Utah Public Health Department (Southwest Utah Public Health Department) requirements.
- **Key Notes**: Brian Head is a ski resort town and nightly rentals are a core part of the local economy. The Town's nightly rental regulations are detailed at brianheadtown.utah.gov/cabin-rental-policy and brianheadtown.utah.gov/business. Strict penalties apply for operating without a license. Annual renewal is required.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a license: triple the application fee ($453 penalty), Class B misdemeanor (up to $1,000 fine), $100 administrative code violation, then $50/day for up to 14 days, then $100/day thereafter.
- **Sources**: https://brianheadtown.utah.gov/cabin-rental-policy; https://brianheadtown.utah.gov/business; Brian Head Town Code Title 3, Ch. 2-A-21-3; Official Town document: https://cdn.townweb.com/brianheadtown.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nightly-Rental-Businesses-in-Brian-Head-Updated-9-2022.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-utah-brian-head/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-utah-brian-head/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-utah-heber-city"></a>Heber City, Utah
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-utah-heber-city`
- **Location**: Heber City, Utah, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Business license required (fee schedule available from Heber City); applicants must submit state tax ID, floor plan, parking plan, and local contact information. Annual renewal required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum 16 occupants (lodgers) at any time, OR one lodger per 200 square feet of livable space, whichever is less. (Updated June 17, 2025 under Ordinance 2025-12; prior limit was 12.)
- **Tax Rate**: Utah state sales tax (~4.85%) plus local Transient Room Tax (~3–4%). Total effective rate approximately 8%+. Operators must register with the Utah State Tax Commission. Platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) may remit automatically, but operator remains liable.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are permitted only in specific zoning districts. Most single-family residential zones prohibit STRs unless properties were grandfathered before ordinance adoption (September 15, 2020). Resort and mixed-use zones are generally STR-eligible. Operators should verify zoning via Heber City GIS Zoning Map.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit density cap per block or neighborhood identified in reviewed sources. STR licenses are non-transferable between property or business owners; new license required upon change of ownership.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: STR license/business license number must be included in listings where required. Operators must ensure tax registration and compliance whether or not platforms remit taxes.
- **Effective Date**: 2020-09-15
- **Compliance Notes**: Heber City STR regulations are governed by Municipal Code Chapter 5.26, originally adopted September 15, 2020 (Ordinance 2019-26) and most recently amended June 17, 2025 (Ordinance 2025-12). The 2025 amendment updated occupancy limits (from 12 to 16 or 1 per 200 sq ft, whichever is less), established quiet hours (10 PM–7 AM), prohibited street parking, required rules to be posted inside each rental, and mandated the owner/manager live within 10 miles of the rental. Operation of an STR without a license is a public nuisance. Business license must be posted in each rental unit. STR license is non-transferable.
- **Key Notes**: Most recent amendment: Ordinance 2025-12, effective June 17, 2025, added objective enforcement standards. Owner/local manager must reside within 10 miles of the rental property. Quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM. No street parking. Rules must be posted inside unit. Zoning verification recommended before purchase via heberut.gov GIS map. Chapter 5.26 is the controlling authority.
- **Penalties**: Civil penalties up to $200 per day until nuisance is abated; criminal penalties up to $750 fine and up to 90 days in jail (Class C Misdemeanor) for operating without a license or in violation of the municipal code.
- **Sources**: Heber City Municipal Code Chapter 5.26 Short Term Rentals: https://heber.municipalcodeonline.com/book/print?type=ordinances&name=5.26_Short_Term_Rentals; https://www.heberut.gov/FAQ.aspx?QID=123; https://www.heberut.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=257&ARC=497
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-utah-heber-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-utah-heber-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-utah-midway"></a>Midway, Utah
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-utah-midway`
- **Location**: Midway, Utah, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — within the Transient Rental Overlay District (existing 2006 rule, unchanged by the pending recommendation)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: In force: Transient Rental Overlay District, adopted 2006. Recommended but NOT adopted: removal of Turnberry and Turnberry Woods; Midway Village; select lots in the Mountain Spa Rural Preservation subdivision; 100 South between 50 West and 100 West; Rising Ranch; and a small area east of Fox Den Road, south of Main Street.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: NOT IN EFFECT — Planning Commission recommendation only; City Council review pending
- **Compliance Notes**: Under the recommendation as drafted, three currently licensed operations would be grandfathered and three pending applications are in limbo. None of this takes effect unless and until the City Council adopts it.
- **Key Notes**: PENDING — PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION, NOT ADOPTED LAW. Recommended 2026-08-11; the Midway City Council has not voted. The 2006 Transient Rental Overlay District remains the rule in force.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.parkrecord.com/2026/08/18/midway-wants-to-ban-nightly-rentals-in-more-neighborhoods-heres-where/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-utah-midway/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-utah-midway/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-22 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-22

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### <a id="us-utah-moab"></a>Moab, Utah
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-utah-moab`
- **Location**: Moab, Utah, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — a nightly rental / business license is required to legally operate. Operating a nightly rental without a license is a Class A misdemeanor under Moab ordinance (cited as 5.67). Application process takes roughly 3–6 weeks.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register with the Utah State Tax Commission; may need local tax accounts. Operators must collect/remit sales tax, Transient Room Tax, and tourism tax regardless of license status.
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown — verify business/nightly rental license fees with City of Moab.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not applicable in most zones since new residential STRs are prohibited; Unknown for grandfathered/permitted properties.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None / Unknown
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — Moab maintains strict safety standards; specific occupancy figure not clearly sourced.
- **Tax Rate**: Transient Room Tax 4.25% of rental fee (excluding cleaning) plus a flat per-night tourism tax; Utah base sales tax 4.85% (effective local rate often above 7%). Combined lodging taxes typically exceed 10%.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Among the strictest in Utah. Residential short-term rentals prohibited in numerous zones (A-2, C-1, C-3, C-5, FW, I-1, R&D-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, RA-1, and all zones where STRs are not listed as a permitted use), per MMC 17.09.700. Only resort zones or grandfathered/legally existing properties may operate; a moratorium blocks new construction for STR use.
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as occupancy/lease for an effective term of 30 consecutive calendar days or less; pivot to 30-day-minimum (medium-term) leases is common where STRs are banned.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Effective via zoning and moratorium — new builds for STR use barred; legal STRs largely confined to existing licensed projects, purpose-built condo/townhome communities with recorded STR rights, or county parcels with Overnight Accommodations Overlays (OAO).
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of insurance required as part of the application (along with a site plan and local contact).
- **Platform Obligations**: Advertising an unlicensed nightly rental can trigger code enforcement and fines. Utah HB 256 closed the prior loophole — cities can now use online listings as direct enforcement evidence and demand platforms remove listings lacking a valid local license/zoning permit.
- **Effective Date**: MMC 17.09.700 amended by Ordinance No. 2024-03 (passed June 11, 2024); construction moratorium dates to 2019 and has been extended.
- **Compliance Notes**: Application requires proof of insurance, a site plan, and a designated local contact. Strict fire-safety rules apply (detectors, clear exits). Rules differ inside Moab city limits versus unincorporated Grand County (county generally more permissive but still requires business licenses).
- **Key Notes**: Most standard in-town residential neighborhoods cannot be newly converted to nightly rentals. Existing licensed projects and special overlays are where most legal nightly rentals exist. HOA CC&Rs may also prohibit STRs.
- **Penalties**: Operating a nightly rental without a license is a Class A misdemeanor; advertising unlicensed rentals can trigger code enforcement and fines.
- **Sources**: https://moab.municipal.codes/Code/17.09.700 ; Moab Municipal Code 17.09.700 (moab.municipal.codes); City of Moab Ordinance No. 2024-03 (moabcity.gov); hometeamluxuryrentals.com; searchsaltlakeareahomes.com; theoffersheet.com; checkmaterentals.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://moab.municipal.codes/Code/17.09.700](https://moab.municipal.codes/Code/17.09.700)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-utah-moab/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-utah-moab/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-utah-park-city"></a>Park City, Utah
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-utah-park-city`
- **Location**: Park City, Utah, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — a Nightly Rental License from the Park City Finance Department is required for any rental under 30 days; property-specific and non-transferable. Properties outside city limits require a Summit County license.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must maintain a Utah State Tax Commission sales tax account and register for transient room taxes.
- **Permit Fee**: Annual base business license fee plus a per-unit nightly-rental add-on fee; varies by property type and renewed annually. Specific amounts not stated.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (eligibility is zoning-based, not residency-based).
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown (no night cap; STR defined as under 30 days).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set by local code and building/fire code; the jurisdiction's/fire marshal's capacity determination controls (no universal bedroom-based formula).
- **Tax Rate**: State Sales Tax 4.85% + State Transient Room Tax up to 4.25% + Summit County Transient Room Tax up to 3%, plus Park City's Resort Communities Sales Tax portion. (Statewide STR taxes commonly total ~10-14% depending on locale.)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Permitted only in designated zones, primarily resort/tourist areas (e.g., Old Town, Canyons Village). Prohibited in some residential areas (e.g., Prospector; Meadows Estates Phase 1A and 1B prohibited outright). Some zones (e.g., Western Historic Residential–Low Density) limit permits to a small number under conditional use.
- **Minimum Stay**: Rentals of fewer than 30 days are classed as nightly/short-term.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Permit allocations capped in certain zones (e.g., ~12 properties under conditional use in the Western Historic Residential–Low Density Zone); otherwise governed by zoning overlays.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — operators must maintain active liability insurance covering guest injury or damage.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb/Vrbo) often collect and remit taxes automatically, but owners remain legally responsible; license number must be displayed on all online listings/advertisements.
- **Effective Date**: Land Management Code amendments tightening residential restrictions ongoing through 2025-2026; verify current zoning via the city's interactive STR map.
- **Compliance Notes**: Requires verified zoning eligibility, building/safety inspection before listing, a 24/7 responsible local contact, written management plan (guest policies, trash, parking, emergency procedures), life-safety equipment (smoke/CO detectors, extinguishers, egress), posted license number, and annual renewal. Nightly rentals governed by Municipal Code sections 4-2-1 and 4-5-3.
- **Key Notes**: HOA/CC&R rules can prohibit or further limit nightly rentals even where city zoning allows them; municipal permits do not override private covenants. Property must hold a valid license before being listed.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a license can trigger fines or suspension; enforcement is reportedly strict (daily fines cited). Owners are liable for noise, occupancy, and other violations.
- **Sources**: https://www.parkcity.org/departments/finance/nightly-rental-licensing ; Skyrun Park City guide; strprofitmap.com; Hostaway; Mullin Real Estate; insideparkcityrealestate.com (City of Park City Municipal Code references)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.parkcity.org/departments/finance/nightly-rental-licensing](https://www.parkcity.org/departments/finance/nightly-rental-licensing)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-utah-park-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-utah-park-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-utah-salt-lake-city"></a>Salt Lake City, Utah
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-utah-salt-lake-city`
- **Location**: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register with Utah State Tax Commission for state tax ID; collect and remit Utah Transient Room Tax (TRT) and applicable sales tax
- **Permit Fee**: Yes
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 200 nights per year
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown (county code limits STRs to no more than four bedrooms)
- **Tax Rate**: Unknown (state and local transient/sales taxes apply)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Mixed-use, downtown, gateway, and select commercial districts only; residential zones and ADUs excluded
- **Minimum Stay**: Two nights minimum per booking
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Buildings with 10 or fewer units: single STR license. Buildings with more than 10 units: maximum 10% of units may be licensed as STRs
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: State law prohibits local governments from punishing individuals solely for listing/offering an STR on an STR website
- **Effective Date**: Active — reported as in effect as of approximately late July/early August 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Salt Lake City's ordinance restricting short-term rentals remains in effect, but Airbnb has issued a cease-and-desist letter challenging the ordinance's legality. The ordinance imposes restrictions on STR operations; hosts must currently comply while the legal dispute unfolds. The final outcome of Airbnb's challenge will determine whether modifications to the ordinance are required.
- **Key Notes**: ['Salt Lake City ordinance restricts short-term rentals', 'Airbnb issued cease-and-desist letter citing legal concerns', 'Ordinance currently in effect despite legal challenge', 'Outcome of legal dispute may modify regulations']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/airbnb-sent-a-cease-and-desist-letter-to-salt-lake-city-here-s-why/ar-AA2a6wRV
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-utah-salt-lake-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-utah-salt-lake-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-16 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-16

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### <a id="us-utah-springdale"></a>Springdale, Utah
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-utah-springdale`
- **Location**: Springdale, Utah, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: TLO Zone Change application fee required (fee schedule available from Town of Springdale Community Development Department, 435-772-3434). Business license/transient lodging permit required for operation.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specified in reviewed sources; subject to state and local health/safety codes.
- **Tax Rate**: Utah state sales tax (~4.85%) plus Transient Room Tax (state ~0.32% + local). Platforms remit on behalf of hosts where applicable.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: New transient lodging (including all STRs, vacation rentals, B&Bs, hotels, motels, hostels, home hosting) is ONLY allowed in the Transient Lodging Overlay Zone (TLO). To enter the TLO, a property must first be in the Central Commercial (CC) or Village Commercial (VC) zone. Properties in residential or other commercial zones are NOT eligible. Applications for the TLO zone are only accepted during a one-month window (March 1–31) every even-numbered calendar year (2024, 2026, 2028, etc.).
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: TLO zone applications are limited (historically 5 per application window). TLO zone classifies lodging into Type One (hotel-style) and Type Two (STR-style). Each STR bedroom counts as one Transient Lodging Unit (TLU). Density is effectively managed through the biennial restricted application window and zoning map amendments. Total TLU cap for the Town has been discussed but specific number not confirmed in reviewed sources.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: No platform-specific obligations identified beyond standard state tax remittance.
- **Effective Date**: 2022-07-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Springdale uses a Transient Lodging Overlay (TLO) zone system under Town Code Section 10-13F (Land Use Ordinance). New STRs/transient lodging units require a legislative zone map amendment to TLO before any permit is granted — this is not a simple permit application. Applications are only accepted March 1–31 of even-numbered years. The TLO was originally adopted July 2022. In 2022, the Town also implemented a moratorium on new transient lodging applications while regulations were being crafted. As of 2026, the TLO system remains the operative framework.
- **Key Notes**: Springdale is the gateway town to Zion National Park and has implemented among the most restrictive STR frameworks in Utah to preserve village character and housing affordability. New STRs are effectively banned outside the CC and VC zones. Even within eligible zones, entry requires a biennial zone change application. Existing legally operating units pre-TLO are grandfathered. Operators should contact Community Development at (435) 522-4130 or (435) 772-3434 Ext. 310 for current status.
- **Penalties**: Operating transient lodging without proper TLO zoning and permits constitutes a violation of the Town's Land Use Ordinance; enforcement and fines under Town Code apply.
- **Sources**: https://www.springdaletown.com/490/Transient-Lodging; Town of Springdale Land Use Ordinance Section 10-13F; https://www.springdale.utah.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/1024?fileID=4757; https://www.utah.gov/pmn/files/1434130.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-utah-springdale/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-utah-springdale/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-utah-st-george"></a>St. George, Utah
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-utah-st-george`
- **Location**: St. George, Utah, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Business license fee required (amount set by city business licensing department — contact St. George City for current schedule). State Transient Room Tax registration required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Regulated under city code; septic/sewer capacity and parking may constrain occupancy for individual properties.
- **Tax Rate**: Utah state transient room tax (currently 4.25% base); Washington County tourism tax; St. George municipal transient room tax — combined rate varies; confirm with Utah State Tax Commission and city.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are only permitted in designated zones. Short-term rentals (less than 28 days) are expressly prohibited in single-family residential zones. Exception: residential lots over 2 acres may qualify with written consent from all neighbors within 300 feet, license, and parking compliance. Permitted in resort/commercial overlay zones. Verify with St. George City Zoning before listing.
- **Minimum Stay**: No state minimum. City defines short-term as less than 28–30 consecutive days for regulatory purposes.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit city-wide STR density cap found in city code; zoning overlay effectively limits STR density by restricting zones.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) may remit state transient room tax on behalf of hosts; hosts should confirm remittance scope with platform.
- **Effective Date**: Current; city code enforced on ongoing basis. Specific amendment dates available in St. George City Code.
- **Compliance Notes**: St. George City Code Title 3, Ch. 2, Art. V (Short Term Residential Rental Properties) requires a business license for all STRs. All STRs subject to municipality transient room tax (Utah Code authority). Property owner duties include maintenance per 'rental fit premises' standards, garbage removal within 24 hours of guest departure, and compliance with all city codes. Owners outside Washington County must designate a local contact person. Good Neighbor Brochure must be posted visibly at the property. Washington County also has a parallel STR licensing process for properties in unincorporated areas.
- **Key Notes**: St. George is a high-demand STR market due to proximity to Zion National Park, Snow Canyon, and other recreation. The city strictly enforces the zone-based prohibition on STRs in single-family areas. Utah has no statewide STR license requirement, so local St. George rules govern. Washington County has its own parallel STR licensing for unincorporated areas near St. George.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a license is unlawful under St. George City Code § 3-2V. Violations subject to standard municipal code enforcement including fines, license denial/revocation, and potential civil penalties.
- **Sources**: St. George City Code Title 3, Ch. 2, Art. V (STR License): https://stgeorge.municipal.codes/Code/3-2V; St. George City Code § 10-17A-13 (Specific Standards): https://stgeorge.municipal.codes/Code/10-17A-13; St. George Code Enforcement (official zone restrictions): https://sgcityutah.gov/departments/community_development/code_enforcement.php; Washington County STR License Page: https://www.washco.utah.gov/departments/community-development/short-term-rental-license/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-utah-st-george/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-utah-st-george/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-vt-burlington"></a>Burlington, Vermont
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-vt-burlington`
- **Location**: Burlington, Vermont, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Annual STR Registration
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $110 per unit registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (must be host's primary residence if rented for 15+ days/year)
- **Occupancy Limit**: 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional guests
- **Tax Rate**: 9% VT Rooms Tax + 3% state surcharge + 9% Burlington Gross Receipts Tax (21% total)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed only in primary residences or on the same lot. Off-site rentals are prohibited with exceptions for seasonal homes.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes (Tax collection and registration sharing)
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: Hosts must register annually by April 1 through the Viewpoint Cloud portal and pay gross receipts tax on all revenue. Whole-unit rentals are subject to safety inspections.
- **Key Notes**: Primary residence required; 21% combined rooms/meals/sales tax rate.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to $500 per day for unregistered operations
- **Sources**: https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/435/Housing-Division ; Burlington Code of Ordinances Chapter 18 and Housing Division 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/435/Housing-Division](https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/435/Housing-Division)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-vt-burlington/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-vt-burlington/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-vermont-killington"></a>Killington, Vermont
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-vermont-killington`
- **Location**: Killington, Vermont, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual STR registration fee required; fee is per unit and varies by number of bedrooms. Registration period runs November 1 – October 31 annually; renewal deadline is November 15 each year. No prorating for mid-year registration. Contact Town of Killington at (802) 422-3241 Ext. 3 for current fee schedule. Registered via online GovOS portal: https://killington.munirevs.com/
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard: 2 guests per approved bedroom plus 2 additional guests. STRs with occupancy of 16 or fewer guests are allowed in all zoning districts. Properties with more than 8 occupants must also provide documentation regarding sewer/septic capacity plus an approved inspection report and certificate of occupancy from the VT Division of Fire Safety.
- **Tax Rate**: Vermont Meals and Rooms Tax: 9% state rate + 3% state surcharge (effective August 1, 2024) + 1% local option tax in many cases = approximately 12–13% total. Meals and Rooms Tax account number required on all advertisements unless relying on the platform's account number. If property rented 15+ days/year, host must hold a Vermont Meals and Rooms Tax Account.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs with occupancy of 16 or fewer guests are allowed in all zoning districts. Properties with higher occupancy may face additional zoning review. STR is defined as a furnished dwelling unit rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days AND more than 14 days per calendar year.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay mandated; STR definition applies to rentals of fewer than 30 consecutive days (to same guest) that total more than 14 rental days per calendar year.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No density cap or limit on number of STR permits per owner confirmed in official source.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms such as Airbnb collect and remit Vermont Meals and Rooms Tax automatically, but hosts remain responsible for ensuring proper remittance. Meals and Rooms Tax account number must appear in all advertising unless the platform's account number is used.
- **Effective Date**: STR registration program in place since at least 2020 (insurance requirement added 2020). Vermont Meals and Rooms Tax 3% surcharge effective 2024-08-01.
- **Compliance Notes**: Registration is with the Killington Zoning Administrator via the GovOS online system. Each STR unit requires a separate registration application and fee. The 'Short Term Rental Safety, Health and Financial Obligations' form (available at https://firesafety.vermont.gov/buildingcode/codesheets) must be completed and posted within all STR units. A declaration of insurance coverage specific to short-term vacation rental use is required. A Knox Box and call-in feature are required if the property has an alarm system (per Killington False Alarm Ordinance). Off-street parking is mandatory; on-street parking for STR guests is not permitted. Designated operator must be available by phone at all times the STR is in use. If 3+ units operated on same property, or if food is served, a Vermont Dept. of Health Lodging License is also required.
- **Key Notes**: Killington has one of the most active STR markets in Vermont, with an estimated 900+ registered STRs (more than the town's permanent resident population). The Town of Killington's official STR page is at killingtontown.com/short-term-rental. Killington operates a 24/7 STR Complaint Hotline for noise, parking, occupancy, and trash issues. Operating without registration or advertising above permitted occupancy is a bylaw violation.
- **Penalties**: Operating without registration or advertising for more occupants than the permit allows constitutes a bylaw violation. Unregistered rentals can be reported directly to the town via the online complaint form or complaint hotline.
- **Sources**: Town of Killington Official STR Page: https://www.killingtontown.com/short-term-rental | Killington GovOS Registration Portal: https://killington.munirevs.com/ | VT Division of Fire Safety STR Checklist: https://firesafety.vermont.gov/buildingcode/codesheets | VT Department of Taxes (Meals & Rooms): https://tax.vermont.gov/business/meals-rooms
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-vermont-killington/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-vermont-killington/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-vermont-norwich"></a>Norwich, Vermont
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-vermont-norwich`
- **Location**: Norwich, Vermont, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $250 annual registration fee; permits run through December 31 annually and must be renewed
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs were previously not listed as a permitted use in Norwich's district-based zoning; interim bylaw now creates a registration pathway exclusively for owner-occupied properties
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-22 (immediately upon Selectboard adoption; bylaws expire July 2028)
- **Compliance Notes**: Effective July 22, 2026, every Norwich homeowner offering a short-term rental must register with the town, pay a $250 annual fee (permit runs to December 31 each year), and allow inspection by the zoning administrator. Only owner-occupied properties qualify; safety standards require fire safety equipment, at least one off-street parking space, and an occupancy limit of two people per sleeping room. Hosts operating without registration face daily fines until they come into compliance. These interim bylaws are set to expire in July 2028, after which the Selectboard will revisit permanent STR regulations.
- **Key Notes**: Registration and $250 annual fee mandatory — effective immediately July 22, 2026; owner-occupancy required (no non-owner-occupied STRs permitted); occupancy limit: 2 persons per sleeping room; permits expire December 31 annually and must be renewed; interim rules sunset July 2028.
- **Penalties**: Daily fines until violation is corrected; specific dollar amount not published in available sources.
- **Sources**: https://vnews.com/2026/07/23/norwich-sets-250-fee-for-short-term-rentals/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-vermont-norwich/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-vermont-norwich/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-28 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-28

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### <a id="us-vt-stowe"></a>Stowe, Vermont
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-vt-stowe`
- **Location**: Stowe, Vermont, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (existing program)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $100 annual registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (moving toward homestead-declared restriction)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Cap on total number of STR units in jurisdiction enacted
- **Occupancy Limit**: Based on certified bed counts
- **Tax Rate**: 9% Vermont Rooms Tax + 3% state surcharge (12% total)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Permitted subject to registry compliance. New rules effective May 2026 cap registrations in residential zones; resort zones are exempt.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Short-term rental cap implemented
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-08-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Stowe has implemented a cap on the number of short-term rentals allowed in the town. Approximately 1,450 short-term rentals exist in Stowe, with roughly 600 considered commercial or inactive; the cap restricts future growth in the STR sector.
- **Key Notes**: ['Short-term rental cap now in effect', 'Approximately 1,450 existing STRs in Stowe', 'Roughly 600 considered commercial or inactive', 'Effective date: August 1, 2026']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://vtdigger.org/2026/08/01/after-years-of-debate-stowe-caps-short-term-rentals/
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.stowevt.gov/Departments/Town-Manager/Short-Term-Rental-Registration](https://www.stowevt.gov/Departments/Town-Manager/Short-Term-Rental-Registration)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-vt-stowe/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-vt-stowe/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-15

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### <a id="us-vermont-woodstock"></a>Woodstock, Vermont
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-vermont-woodstock`
- **Location**: Woodstock, Vermont, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $250 administrative processing fee (paid annually, subtracted from total registration fee); full fee schedule adopted 5/2/2024 (see Village Short-term Rental Fee Schedule). Violations: $800 per offense for operating without a registration number.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Based on sleeping spaces (single/twin bed = 1 sleeping space; double bed = 2 sleeping spaces); parking capacity may further limit occupancy.
- **Tax Rate**: Vermont state meals and rooms tax applies; if platform (e.g., Airbnb) has agreement with Vermont Department of Taxes, platform collects and remits on behalf of operator.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: New STRs in the Town of Woodstock require conditional use approval from the Town Development Review Board (TDRB) before guests may occupy. Two STR types: Owner-Occupied and Non-Owner-Occupied. Cap of 55 owner-occupied and 50–55 non-owner-occupied registrations per year (approx. 5% of housing stock). One STR per registrant unless qualified as a 'preexisting multiple unit operator.' In multi-household buildings of 5+ units, max 15% of units may be STRs. Preexisting rural operators and preexisting multiple-unit operators do not count toward the cap.
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as rental for fewer than 30 consecutive days and for more than 14 days per year (per ordinance definition).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Hard cap: 55 owner-occupied STR registrations and 50–55 non-owner-occupied STR registrations town-wide per year. No more than 1 STR per registrant (with limited exceptions).
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: If operator uses a platform (e.g., Airbnb) with an agreement with the Vermont Department of Taxes, the platform may collect and remit tax on behalf of the operator; registrant must still comply with all registration requirements.
- **Effective Date**: 2025-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Annual registration required via GovOS online platform (as of August 1, 2024). New STRs must obtain TDRB conditional use approval before operation. Any change of ownership, occupancy, or construction requires a new fire and life-safety inspection. Village of Woodstock adopted its own STR ordinance on 10/8/2024; Town ordinance adopted 5/2/2024. Full enforcement began January 1, 2025. Owners must comply with Vermont Rental Housing Health Code and Vermont Division of Fire Safety requirements.
- **Key Notes**: Woodstock has had an STR ordinance since 2021. A revised unified ordinance was adopted 5/2/2024; it survived a voter referendum in July 2024. The Village of Woodstock separately adopted its own ordinance on 10/8/2024. Registration and payment are managed through GovOS as of August 1, 2024. The stated goal of the ordinance is to balance STR demand with housing availability and to incentivize conversion of STRs to long-term housing.
- **Penalties**: $800 per offense for advertising or operating without a valid STR registration number. Permit can be suspended or revoked for violations.
- **Sources**: https://www.townofwoodstock.org/planning-zoning/short-term-rental/ | https://www.townofwoodstock.org/departments/community-development-planning/short-term-rental | https://www.townofwoodstock.org/fileadmin/files/Archive/2024/06/Short-term-Rental-Ordinance-Adopted-5.2.2024-signed.pdf | https://www.townofwoodstock.org/ordinances-policies/village-ordinances
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-vermont-woodstock/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-vermont-woodstock/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-va-alexandria"></a>Alexandria, Virginia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-va-alexandria`
- **Location**: Alexandria, Virginia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $100
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Permit required if rented > 10 days/calendar year
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 9.5% Transient Lodging Tax (6.5% city + 3% state) + $1.25/room/night + 6% VA state
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2025-09-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Two-tier fees: $100/year (owner-occupied) or $350/year (non-owner-occupied). Max occupancy: 2 guests/bedroom + 2 additional (max 10 total; children 3 and under excluded). BPOL business license required if >$10,000 annual revenue AND >4 units. Must post Good Neighbor Guide in rental. Photos of fire safety equipment required with application.
- **Key Notes**: Ordinance No. 5575, effective September 1, 2025. One of few Virginia jurisdictions allowing non-owner-occupied STRs in residential zones.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.alexandriava.gov/zoning/short-term-residential-rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-va-alexandria/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-va-alexandria/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-va-arlington"></a>Arlington, Virginia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-va-arlington`
- **Location**: Arlington, Virginia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $63
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 8.25% Transient Occupancy Tax + VA state sales tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2017-01-28
- **Compliance Notes**: Must be primary residence for ≥185 days/year (applies to owners AND renters). Allowed in R, RA, and C districts. Max 6 overnight guests OR 2 per bedroom (whichever greater). Detached accessory buildings: 3 guests max. No commercial events (parties, weddings, banquets). 24/7 local contact within 30 miles required.
- **Key Notes**: $63/year permit fee + BPOL business license ($0.36/$100 gross receipts). Allows renters to obtain permit. One of lowest permit fees in Virginia.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.arlingtonva.us
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-va-arlington/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-va-arlington/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-va-charlottesville"></a>Charlottesville, Virginia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-va-charlottesville`
- **Location**: Charlottesville, Virginia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $100
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (but owner must occupy ≥185 days/year)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 9% Transient Occupancy Tax (local) + VA state sales tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2020-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Owner must occupy as permanent residence ≥185 days/year. Non-owner-occupied investment properties NOT permitted in residential zones. Max 6 adult guests per tax parcel per day. TOT must be filed by 20th of each month (unless platform remits). City uses monitoring software to track compliance. Applies in R-A, RN-A, R-B, R-C, RX-3, RX-5 districts.
- **Key Notes**: $100/year permit. Strict owner-occupancy enforcement. Investment-property STRs effectively blocked in residential zones.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.charlottesville.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-va-charlottesville/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-va-charlottesville/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-va-fredericksburg"></a>Fredericksburg, Virginia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-va-fredericksburg`
- **Location**: Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $55
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Stays must be < 30 consecutive days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 13% total TOT (7% local + 6% state) + 1% Short-Term Rental Tax on gross proceeds
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2025-07-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Annual renewal. Life-safety inspection required. TOT filed quarterly. STR tax registration must be filed with Commissioner of Revenue before opening. HOA/deed restrictions may override city permit. ETJ (Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction) requires tax but not permit.
- **Key Notes**: $55/year (effective July 1, 2025). Lowest permit fee in Virginia. 13% total TOT is among the highest in the state.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.fredericksburgva.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-va-fredericksburg/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-va-fredericksburg/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-va-loudoun-county"></a>Loudoun County, Virginia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-va-loudoun-county`
- **Location**: Loudoun County, Virginia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $165
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 180 days/year for STR-RA (Residential Accessory); none for STR-CWH (Commercial Whole House)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 8% Tourism/TOT (local) + 6% VA state sales tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2022-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Two STR categories: STR-RA (accessory use, owner-occupied implied, 180-day cap) and STR-CWH (whole-house non-owner-occupied, no cap). Zoning permit: $165 one-time or renewal. Annual registration: FREE (due July 1 each year; $500 fine for failure to register). BPOL business license required only if operating 5+ rental units. Town of Leesburg has separate homestay rules.
- **Key Notes**: $165 zoning permit + $0 annual registration. Two distinct STR types with different rules. Registration deadline July 1 annually.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.loudoun.gov/ShortTermRentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-va-loudoun-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-va-loudoun-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-virginia-newport-news"></a>Newport News, Virginia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-virginia-newport-news`
- **Location**: Newport News, Virginia, USA (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Short-Term Rental Permit required from Zoning Division (applications via zoning@nnva.gov); annual renewal required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must collect and remit transient occupancy tax to the city
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — property must be used as the operator's primary residence for more than 185 days per year (more than half the year)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum 6 guests; maximum 2 guests per bedroom
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Only primary-residence properties eligible; commercial gatherings, weddings, parties, and fundraisers prohibited
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-08-01 (enforcement began)
- **Compliance Notes**: Newport News requires all STR operators to obtain a Short-Term Rental Permit through the city's Zoning Division, demonstrating that the rental property is their primary residence (occupied more than 185 days/year). Operators must also obtain a business license, meet safety standards (smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguishers, exit plans), and collect and remit transient occupancy tax. Commercial gatherings are prohibited. The city's 'Stay Neighborly' campaign supports education alongside enforcement.
- **Key Notes**: Enforcement began August 1, 2026 — non-compliant operators now face active zoning violations; primary-residence-only rule effectively prohibits investment/non-owner-occupied STRs; max 6 guests (2 per bedroom); commercial events banned; permit required before operating.
- **Penalties**: Zoning violations and enforcement actions; operating without a permit violates Zoning Ordinance §45-517.1; specific fine amounts not specified in available official source
- **Sources**: https://www.nnva.gov/3116/Short-Term-Rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-virginia-newport-news/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-virginia-newport-news/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-01 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-01

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### <a id="us-va-norfolk"></a>Norfolk, Virginia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-va-norfolk`
- **Location**: Norfolk, Virginia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $50
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Stays must be < 30 consecutive nights
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 9% Transient Occupancy Tax + $3.00/bedroom/night (eff. Jan 1, 2026) + VA state
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2018-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Two types: Homestay (owner present) and Vacation Rental (owner absent). CUP required for 4+ bedroom properties, insufficient parking, or specific districts. West Freemason Historic District bans vacation rentals. $300,000 liability insurance required. Max occupancy: 2 guests/bedroom, max 10 guests total. Per-bedroom flat tax ($3/bed/night) effective January 1, 2026.
- **Key Notes**: CUP application fee: $1,080. Updated flat-tax structure January 1, 2026. District-specific rules vary significantly.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.norfolk.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-va-norfolk/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-va-norfolk/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-virginia-portsmouth"></a>Portsmouth, Virginia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-virginia-portsmouth`
- **Location**: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD
- **Compliance Notes**: Portsmouth currently has no STR regulations. City leaders are establishing a new policy framework for registration, enforcement, and tax compliance to be determined.
- **Key Notes**: ['Currently unregulated market', 'Policy under development by City Council', 'Intent: enforcement and tax revenue generation']
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/portsmouth-has-no-rules-for-short-term-rentals-that-could-soon-change/ar-AA29QWja
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-virginia-portsmouth/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-virginia-portsmouth/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-17 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-17

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### <a id="us-va-richmond"></a>Richmond, Virginia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-va-richmond`
- **Location**: Richmond, Virginia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $300
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 8% Transient Occupancy Tax (local) + 6% VA state sales tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2023-09-25
- **Compliance Notes**: Must be owner's primary residence in residential zoning districts. Residential zones: 1 STR per lot only. Multifamily/non-residential: max 10 units or 1/3 of building, whichever is less. Permit number must display in all listings. Max 8 adults per night. Biennial renewal ($600 every 2 years).
- **Key Notes**: Ordinance No. 2023-235, effective September 25, 2023. $600/2yr biennial permit = ~$300/yr equivalent.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.rva.gov
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-va-richmond/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-va-richmond/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-virginia-roanoke"></a>Roanoke, Virginia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-virginia-roanoke`
- **Location**: Roanoke, Virginia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Zoning permit required; business license zoning verification required via Commissioner of the Revenue. Specific permit fee amounts not publicly itemized on city website — contact Permit Center at Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24011.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: 14 days per stay maximum per guest (per Zoning Code Sec. 36.2-405); no published annual night cap for the city as a whole beyond zoning-use constraints.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not explicitly published in numeric form on city STR page; subject to zoning district standards and USBC occupancy rules.
- **Tax Rate**: Transient occupancy (hotel) tax applies; exact rate not specified on STR page — hosts also subject to prepared food & beverage (meals) tax and consumer utility tax. Verify current rate with Commissioner of the Revenue.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs regulated under City of Roanoke Zoning Code Sec. 36.2-405 (Bed and Breakfast, Homestay, and Short-Term Rental Establishments). Permitted by right or by Special Exception in most residential, multifamily, and commercial zones. Prohibited in C-3 Commercial District, L Light Industrial, I-1 Industrial, and I-2 Heavy Industrial Districts. Minimum lot area of 7,000 sq ft required. Zoning permit expires upon change of property ownership.
- **Minimum Stay**: No published minimum; maximum stay per guest is 14 consecutive days per Sec. 36.2-405.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: One STR per lot in residential zones implied by owner-occupancy and supplemental standards; no explicit density cap published on city STR page.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: No published platform-specific obligations (e.g., no mandated platform tax collection agreement) listed on city STR page as of research date.
- **Effective Date**: Zoning Amendment Chapter 36.2 final draft adopted September 2024 (Amendment #20). STR regulations previously active under earlier ordinance versions.
- **Compliance Notes**: Operators must: (1) obtain a zoning permit (and Special Exception permit if required by zone); (2) obtain a business license (requires zoning verification from Commissioner of the Revenue); (3) register for and remit transient occupancy taxes; (4) owner or on-site manager must reside on premises (homestay standard per Sec. 36.2-405); (5) comply with Amendment #20 adopted September 16, 2024, not yet fully reflected on Municode. City of Roanoke and Roanoke County are separate jurisdictions — confirm property location before applying.
- **Key Notes**: Virginia Code § 15.2-983 authorizes localities to create STR registries with penalties up to $500/violation. Roanoke's STR permit expires on ownership change. Industrial and certain commercial zones are entirely prohibited. Business license zoning verification is a prerequisite to the business license itself.
- **Penalties**: Zoning violations are a Class I misdemeanor in Virginia (up to $2,500 fine and/or up to 1 year in jail per state law). Registry non-compliance: up to $500/violation per Virginia Code § 15.2-983.
- **Sources**: City of Roanoke Official STR Page: https://www.roanokeva.gov/2281/Short-Term-Rental; City of Roanoke Zoning Code Sec. 36.2-405 (Amendment #20 Adopted Ordinance, Sept. 2024): https://www.roanokeva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/20166/Zoning-Amendments---Chapter-362-final-draft-9424; Roanoke Zoning Dept: https://www.roanokeva.gov/1251/Zoning; Virginia Code § 15.2-983: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title15.2/chapter9/section15.2-983/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-virginia-roanoke/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-virginia-roanoke/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-virginia-shenandoah-county"></a>Shenandoah County, Virginia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-virginia-shenandoah-county`
- **Location**: Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual Short-Term Rental Permit required (processed via GovOS platform). Special Use Permit (SUP) application fee: $500 (non-refundable), plus other applicable fees, for STRs requiring SUP (e.g., 5+ bedrooms or non-dwelling structures). Business registration form required alongside permit application.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None published for standard STRs; occupancy is for 30 consecutive days or fewer by definition.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not explicitly stated in numeric form on official FAQ; subject to approved sanitary facility capacity and applicable building/safety codes.
- **Tax Rate**: 5% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), effective October 1, 2023 (was 2% prior to that date). Monthly reporting required even if no rentals occurred ($0 return). Business Property Tax also applies. TOT return due by the 20th of each month; penalty for late filing.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs with 4 bedrooms or fewer are permitted by right, subject to supplementary standards (smoke detectors, approved sanitary facilities, posted emergency contact information, off-street parking). STRs with 5+ bedrooms or in non-dwelling structures require a Special Use Permit (SUP). County distinguishes between 'Homeshare' (owner-occupied room rental) and 'Short-Term Rental' (whole unit). Note: Shenandoah County is separate from the Town of Shenandoah (Page County).
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay published; maximum stay is 30 consecutive days per definition.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit density or neighborhood cap published. As of February 2026, the Planning Commission was reviewing potential new requirements including a property manager reachable within 30 minutes, written owner permission for inspections, and restrictions on open fires/firearms discharge — not yet enacted.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: No explicit platform obligations published. Hosts must ensure platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) are properly accounting for TOT; online platform provided by county to assist with TOT remittance.
- **Effective Date**: TOT rate of 5% effective October 1, 2023. Annual permit program operational; formal registration effort launched with community sessions prior to formal instruction letters to property owners.
- **Compliance Notes**: Registration process involves 5 steps including verifying listings and ensuring sanitary facility compliance. A separate work session on septic tank requirements for STR owners was held June 2024. Approximately 508 STR properties identified in county as of early 2026; ~90% permitted or in active compliance process. Monthly TOT reporting mandatory. Permit approval confirmed via GovOS email notification (PDF record).
- **Key Notes**: County was actively considering additional STR requirements as of February 2026 Planning Commission work session, including: 30-minute-response property manager requirement, 24-hour notice inspection provisions, and open fire/firearms restrictions on STR properties. These proposals had not been enacted as of research date. Transient Occupancy Tax is codified under Shenandoah County Code Article X (ecode360.com).
- **Penalties**: Penalty applies for TOT returns not received by the 20th of the month. Virginia Code § 15.2-983 allows up to $500/violation for unregistered STR operators. Zoning violations may constitute Class I misdemeanors under Virginia law.
- **Sources**: Shenandoah County Official STR FAQ (DocumentCenter): https://www.shenandoahcountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1450/Short-Term-Rental-FAQ-PDF; Shenandoah County STR Info Sheet: https://www.shenandoahcountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/606; Shenandoah County Transient Occupancy Tax (Article X, ecode360): https://ecode360.com/32866414; Virginia Code § 15.2-983: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title15.2/chapter9/section15.2-983/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-virginia-shenandoah-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-virginia-shenandoah-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-virginia-virginia-beach"></a>Virginia Beach, Virginia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-virginia-virginia-beach`
- **Location**: Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — a Short-Term Rental zoning permit is required for each STR address and must be renewed annually. New STRs in the Oceanfront Resort STR Overlay District also require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from City Council. Home sharing (owner-occupied, owner present, rooms only) needs no zoning permit but must register with the Commissioner of the Revenue.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — each STR must register with the Commissioner of the Revenue and maintain current registration; proof of registration is required for the zoning permit (Sandbridge STRs must register but need not submit proof).
- **Permit Fee**: $200 application fee; if approved it is deducted from the $500 annual zoning permit fee. (Some sources list the annual permit at $500.)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No for STRs (entire-dwelling rentals). Home sharing does require the dwelling to be the owner's principal residence with the owner present during all rental periods.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No annual night cap, but no more than two (2) rental contracts within any consecutive 7-day period.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No more than two persons per bedroom after 11 p.m. Events with more than 50 people require a special events permit.
- **Tax Rate**: City transient occupancy tax (TOT) plus a $2-per-night flat room tax; also subject to Virginia state/local sales & use lodging taxes (apply to stays under 90 days). Exact combined percentage: Unknown.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs permitted by right in the Sandbridge Special Service District (with annual zoning permit) and in the Oceanfront Resort STR Overlay District (with CUP). Elsewhere, new STRs generally require a CUP and are otherwise prohibited unless grandfathered. Home sharing permitted by right in all districts.
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as rental of an entire dwelling for less than 30 consecutive days; no minimum-night requirement specified.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Limited via overlay/zoning approach (STRs concentrated in Sandbridge and the Oceanfront Resort Overlay; new STRs elsewhere require CUP). No explicit numeric density cap cited.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 applicable to the rental activity, underwritten by City-acceptable insurers and listing the STR address. Free policies offered by online platforms are generally not acceptable.
- **Platform Obligations**: Under Virginia law (effective Oct. 1, 2022), platforms such as Airbnb collect and remit transient occupancy taxes on the host's behalf; owners must still register with the Commissioner of the Revenue.
- **Effective Date**: Initial STR ordinance effective Nov. 1, 2019; major amendments adopted Sept. 7, 2021; further enforcement amendments (reverting violations to misdemeanors) adopted 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Required: sworn statement form; life-safety inspection report with first application (good 5 years; attestation in off years); structural safety inspection report initially then every 3 years; parking plan; 4-sq-ft STR identification sign (must include property manager's name); approved off-street parking (min. one space per bedroom—note one task-force amendment cited one space per two bedrooms; no street parking; stacking allowed). CUPs expire 5 years and renew administratively.
- **Key Notes**: Grandfathered properties: registered with the Commissioner of the Revenue with TOT paid before July 1, 2018, remain eligible under City Code §241.2; expanding the dwelling by more than 25% or 1,000 sq ft (whichever is less) revokes grandfathered status. Properties granted an STR CUP before Sept. 7, 2021 (outside the Overlay) are also grandfathered subject to CUP terms.
- **Penalties**: STR zoning violations are misdemeanors (changed back from civil in 2025). Fines start at $1,000 for initial violations, rising to $1,500 for uncorrected issues and up to $2,000 for ongoing violations. City Council may revoke permits or grandfathered status after notice and hearing (15 days' notice).
- **Sources**: City of Virginia Beach Planning Dept. (planning.virginiabeach.gov/permits/short-term-rental & /rules); Virginia Beach Zoning Ordinance §241.2 (virginiabeach.elaws.us); Avalara MyLodgeTax (Oct 2025); APA/Municode code summary; industry trackers (STRProfitMap, Hostaway, BNBCalc, Steadily) — 2025–2026. | https://www.vbgov.com
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-virginia-virginia-beach/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-virginia-virginia-beach/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-virginia-williamsburg"></a>Williamsburg, Virginia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-virginia-williamsburg`
- **Location**: Williamsburg, Virginia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) application fee approximately $300 (filing fee). Business license application required through Commissioner of the Revenue. Updated Certificate of Occupancy required after approval.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: 104 nights per calendar year maximum. The same transient visitor may not occupy for more than 30 days during any calendar year.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No more than two transient visitors shall occupy a room at the same time (excluding minor children of transient occupants), unless otherwise reduced by USBC or other applicable laws.
- **Tax Rate**: State and local transient occupancy taxes apply; hosts must file monthly state sales taxes and local lodging taxes. Exact local lodging tax rate: verify with City of Williamsburg Commissioner of the Revenue.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs permitted only in owner-occupied, single-family detached dwellings. Only one room in the principal dwelling may be rented. No visible evidence of STR operations allowed on the exterior of the property. Event rentals and meal service not permitted. HOA/POA written confirmation required if property is in a subdivision governed by an HOA or POA.
- **Minimum Stay**: No stated minimum stay; maximum continuous stay for same visitor is 30 days within any calendar year.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: One room only per dwelling; one STR per owner-occupied single-family detached home. No broader neighborhood density cap published on official STR page.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: No explicit platform tax-collection agreements required per published city ordinance. Hosts responsible for collecting and remitting lodging taxes.
- **Effective Date**: STR ordinance originally adopted circa 2019 by Williamsburg City Council; provisions reflected on official city page at williamsburgva.gov/506.
- **Compliance Notes**: Operator must: (1) apply to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) for approval; (2) owner must be physically present during ALL rental periods; (3) maintain a register of all transient visitors (names, addresses, dates rented) for 2 years, subject to inspection by the Zoning Administrator upon written request; (4) obtain updated Certificate of Occupancy; (5) comply with outdoor burning regulations (Chapter 5 of Williamsburg City Code); (6) no advertising/signage visible outside property. Board of Zoning Appeals can revoke license for non-compliance.
- **Key Notes**: Williamsburg proactively regulated STRs before complaints arose, given its status as a major tourist destination. The ordinance is limited to single-family detached, owner-occupied residences only — investment properties or non-primary residences are not eligible. The 104-night annual cap is strictly enforced and no other rentals are permitted on the property.
- **Penalties**: BZA may revoke the STR license for non-compliance. Zoning violations in Virginia are Class I misdemeanors (up to $2,500 fine and/or up to 1 year in jail). Registry non-compliance penalty up to $500/violation per Virginia Code § 15.2-983.
- **Sources**: City of Williamsburg Official STR Page: https://www.williamsburgva.gov/506/Short-Term-Rentals-Airbnb; Virginia Code § 15.2-983: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title15.2/chapter9/section15.2-983/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-virginia-williamsburg/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-virginia-williamsburg/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-wa-bellevue"></a>Bellevue, Washington
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wa-bellevue`
- **Location**: Bellevue, Washington, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Business License + Home Occupation Permit (for room-only in SFH); whole single-family homes and ADUs CANNOT be STRs
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Business license fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Multifamily: max 5 STR units per building and ≤20% of total units
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: City Lodging Tax 6% + WA State Sales Tax 6.5% + King County Lodging Tax 2.8% = ~15.3% combined
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Entire SFH and ADUs prohibited from STR use; only rooms in owner-occupied SFH (Home Occupation Permit) or multifamily allowed
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Max 5 STR units per building; ≤20% of total multifamily units; SFH whole-home STR banned
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: IMPORTANT: Entire single-family homes and ADUs CANNOT be used as STRs in Bellevue. Only individual rooms in owner-occupied SFH (with Home Occupation Permit) or eligible multifamily units allowed. Multifamily: max 5 units per building and ≤20% of total units.
- **Key Notes**: SFH whole-home and ADU STRs banned; rooms-only in owner-occupied SFH with Home Occupation Permit; multifamily capped at 5 units/20%; 15.3% combined tax.
- **Penalties**: Standard city enforcement; contact Bellevue Development Services for fine schedule
- **Sources**: https://www.bellevuewa.gov/
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.bellevuewa.gov/](https://www.bellevuewa.gov/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wa-bellevue/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wa-bellevue/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="us-washington-chelan"></a>Chelan, Washington
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-washington-chelan`
- **Location**: Chelan, Washington, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: City of Chelan: STR license fee set per Ordinance 2019-1570 (consult city for current fee schedule). Chelan County (unincorporated): Tiered permit system under CCC 11.88.290 — Tier 1 (owner-occupied, ≤15 days/year) and Tier 2+ (higher occupancy / non-owner-occupied); annual renewal required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Tier 1 (Chelan County unincorporated): maximum 15 days per calendar year for owner-occupied rentals. City of Chelan: no hard annual day cap codified in Ordinance 2019-1570 but operational standards apply. Non-owner-occupied subject to density/permit caps.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Tiered by occupancy capacity under Chelan County Code 11.88.290; specific occupant limits set per tier. City of Chelan Ordinance 2019-1570 sets occupancy standards via self-certification checklist.
- **Tax Rate**: Washington State sales/lodging tax applies; Chelan County and City of Chelan local lodging tax also applies. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit WA state and local lodging taxes on behalf of hosts, but hosts must still register with WA Department of Revenue and file returns.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: City of Chelan: STRs regulated as a use under Ordinance 2019-1570; permitted in applicable residential zones with license. Chelan County (unincorporated): STRs are treated as a commercial use even in residential zones under CCC 11.88.290; density caps apply (6% of total housing units countywide; 9% in Manson area) for non-owner-occupied / higher-tier properties.
- **Minimum Stay**: Less than 30 days constitutes an STR (no minimum stay imposed; rentals ≥30 days are long-term and exempt).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Chelan County: STR permits capped at 6% of total housing units in each unincorporated ZIP code / urban growth area (9% in Manson). Director determines annual permit application window by March 15. Tier 1 applications (owner-occupied, ≤15 days) have no cap. City of Chelan: no explicit density cap stated in Ordinance 2019-1570.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — liability insurance meeting Washington State transient lodging requirements is required.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit WA state and local lodging taxes on behalf of hosts. Hosts remain responsible for registering with WA Dept. of Revenue and filing lodging tax returns regardless of platform collection.
- **Effective Date**: City of Chelan: Ordinance 2019-1570 passed December 17, 2019, effective 30 days after publication (~January 2020). Chelan County: CCC 11.88.290 adopted September 27, 2021 (preceded by moratorium effective August 25, 2020).
- **Compliance Notes**: City of Chelan requires STR Self-Certification Checklist. Chelan County requires a designated local contact/qualified person who can respond on-site within 60 minutes of a complaint. An exterior sign displaying the permit number and local contact phone number is required (max 8 sq ft). Owners/operators must promptly abate noise complaints. Annual permit renewal required for county permits.
- **Key Notes**: City of Chelan and Chelan County (unincorporated) are governed by separate but related frameworks. Investors must distinguish between city limits (Ordinance 2019-1570) and unincorporated county (CCC 11.88.290). The county tier system divides STRs by occupancy and owner-occupancy status. Stehekin Valley STR code is still in development. A 2025 updated version of CCC 11.88.290 is available from the county.
- **Penalties**: Chelan County: failure to comply with noise, garbage, parking, and occupancy standards can result in complaints, permit revocation, and fines. Specific fine amounts not published in publicly available summary; consult CCC 11.88.290 for enforcement provisions.
- **Sources**: City of Chelan STR License Page: https://www.cityofchelan.gov/251/Short-Term-Rental-License; City of Chelan Ordinance 2019-1570: https://www.cityofchelan.gov/DocumentCenter/View/218/Ordinance-2019-1570---Short-Term-Rental-Regulations-with-Exhibits-PDF; Chelan County CCC 11.88.290 (2025 update): https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/files/community-development/documents/STR/2025%20STR%20with%20newly%20adopted%20sections.pdf; Chelan County STR Code Development page: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/community-development/pages/short-term-vacation-rentals-str-code-development
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-washington-chelan/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-washington-chelan/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-wa-leavenworth"></a>Leavenworth, Washington
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wa-leavenworth`
- **Location**: Leavenworth, Washington, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — City Business License & Permit
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: City business license and processing fees
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes (for residential zones as B&Bs only; no standard STRs)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Based on building safety approvals
- **Tax Rate**: Subject to state sales tax and local lodging taxes
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Banned in all residential zones (RL6, RL10, RL12). Allowed only in commercial districts subject to R-1 commercial hotel building conversion standards.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Strict caps in unincorporated Chelan County (Leavenworth area has no new permits available)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: Within city limits, residential listings are banned unless operated as an owner-occupied B&B. Unincorporated Chelan County permits are non-transferable to new buyers after September 26, 2026.
- **Key Notes**: Banned in residential zones; allowed in commercial zones; county permits non-transferable after Sept 2026.
- **Penalties**: Fines and immediate shutdown for illegal residential STR operations
- **Sources**: https://cityofleavenworth.com ; City of Leavenworth Development Services and Chelan County Community Development 2026
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://cityofleavenworth.com](https://cityofleavenworth.com)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wa-leavenworth/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wa-leavenworth/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-wa-lewis-county"></a>Lewis County, Washington
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wa-lewis-county`
- **Location**: Lewis County, Washington, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Lewis County Community Development requires STR permits for all short-term rentals in unincorporated areas.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Permit fee — contact Lewis County Community Development, 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis WA 98532, (360) 740-1146
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None known
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Washington state sales tax + local lodging tax applies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Applies to unincorporated Lewis County
- **Minimum Stay**: None known
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None known
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: July 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Lewis County Community Development administers STR permit program. Hours 8am-4:30pm M-F. New permit requirement announced July 2026.
- **Key Notes**: Rural Washington county requiring STR permits. Part of broader Washington state trend of counties implementing STR regulation.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: Lewis County Washington (.gov) community development announcement July 2026
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.lewiscountywa.gov/departments/community-development/](https://www.lewiscountywa.gov/departments/community-development/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wa-lewis-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wa-lewis-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-08

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### <a id="us-washington-pasco"></a>Pasco, Washington
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-washington-pasco`
- **Location**: Pasco, Washington, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Likely yes (under proposed rules)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (primary stated concern)
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (ownership limits to prevent single entity from owning excessive properties)
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — 120-day grace period in effect; formal ordinance pending
- **Compliance Notes**: Pasco is introducing new rules for short-term rental operators including provisions for tax collection, ownership limits to prevent excessive property concentration, and measures to address resident concerns. A 120-day grace period allows existing STR operations to continue operating during the transition to the new regulatory framework.
- **Key Notes**: ['New ownership limits being implemented', 'Tax collection requirements clarified', '120-day grace period for existing operators', 'Rules address resident complaints about STR tenants']
- **Penalties**: Not specified in available source material
- **Sources**: https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/politics-government/article316064446.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-washington-pasco/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-washington-pasco/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-09 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-09

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### <a id="us-washington-san-juan-county"></a>San Juan County, Washington
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-washington-san-juan-county`
- **Location**: San Juan County, Washington, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — San Juan County Vacation Rental Permit required.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register for Washington state sales tax and local lodging tax.
- **Permit Fee**: Permit application, public hearing, and annual renewal fees apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Strict occupancy caps specified on the individual permit (typically based on septic/bedroom limits).
- **Tax Rate**: Combined state/local tax rate is approx. 10.1% to 10.5% (includes local hotel/motel excise tax).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Island-specific permit caps apply to balance tourism: San Juan Island (337 permits), Orcas Island (211 permits), Lopez Island (135 permits), Outer Islands (10 permits). Shaw and Waldron islands prohibit STRs. Waitlists are managed. Permits are non-transferable.
- **Minimum Stay**: None (short-term defined as stays under 30 consecutive days).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Caps prevent new permit issuance once island limits are reached. Spacing or neighborhood quotas may apply.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — liability insurance coverage for commercial transient lodging is mandatory.
- **Platform Obligations**: None formally active; permit number must be displayed on all listings.
- **Effective Date**: San Juan County Vacation Rental Ordinance in force.
- **Compliance Notes**: Requires public notice to neighbors upon application, trash management plans, and dedicated parking spaces. 24/7 local contact must respond within 60 minutes.
- **Key Notes**: A highly restricted island market. The island-specific caps have resulted in active waitlists, and new permits are only issued when existing permits are cancelled or expire.
- **Penalties**: Operating a vacation rental without a permit or violating permit conditions results in fines of up to $500 per day and permit revocation.
- **Sources**: https://www.sanjuancountywa.gov/1211/General-Information ; San Juan County Washington (sanjuanco.com); San Juan Islands Lifestyle; Friday Harbor; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.sanjuancountywa.gov/1211/General-Information](https://www.sanjuancountywa.gov/1211/General-Information)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-washington-san-juan-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-washington-san-juan-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="us-washington-seattle"></a>Seattle, Washington
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-washington-seattle`
- **Location**: Seattle, Washington, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Short-Term Rental Operator's License plus a Seattle business license tax certificate
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — business license tax certificate and lodging tax registration required
- **Permit Fee**: $75 per unit per year for operator's license; RRIO registration approximately $70 for secondary/dedicated units; business license tax certificate based on gross receipts (minimum approximately $55)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — if operating two units, one must be the operator's primary residence (lived in more than six months/year)
- **Rental Day Cap**: No night cap stated
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown (no specific nightly occupancy figure; capped at 2 dwelling units per operator)
- **Tax Rate**: Combined sales/lodging tax approximately 10.35% (some sources cite ~15.7% combined state and local lodging taxes)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in most residential and mixed-use zones; prohibited in non-dwelling spaces (RVs, tents, garages, boats), live-work units, caretaker's quarters, houseboats/waterfront residences where lodging is prohibited by Shoreline Code
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as rental for fewer than 30 consecutive nights
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Most operators limited to two dwelling units total (primary residence + one secondary unit); legacy exceptions for STRs operated before September 2017
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown (liability insurance recommended; not confirmed as mandated)
- **Platform Obligations**: License number and expiration date must be displayed on all listings; platforms require license info to list
- **Effective Date**: City began issuing STR regulatory licenses January 2, 2019
- **Compliance Notes**: Dedicated (non-primary) units must register with and comply with the Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (RRIO) including periodic inspections; primary residences exempt from RRIO registration/inspection
- **Key Notes**: Operator licenses valid one year and must be renewed annually. License issued to operator, not individual listing; rented rooms without their own kitchen/bathroom do not count toward the two-unit limit
- **Penalties**: Operating without a license can result in fines (sources cite $500–$1,000 per violation); $513 citation for operating without a business license tax certificate; enforcement via audits and listing cross-checks
- **Sources**: https://www.seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/common-code-questions/short-term-rentals ; seattle.gov Business Regulations STR page; airbnb.com/help/article/869; steadily.com Seattle 2026; beenstay.com unit cap; theoffersheet.com Seattle
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/common-code-questions/short-term-rentals](https://www.seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/common-code-questions/short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-washington-seattle/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-washington-seattle/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-washington-spokane"></a>Spokane, Washington
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-washington-spokane`
- **Location**: Spokane, Washington, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: STR Permit in Residential Zones: $200 application / $100 annual renewal. STR Permit in Other Zones: $300 application / $150 annual renewal. Each unit in a multi-unit building receives its own permit and fee. City of Spokane/Washington State combined Business License also required (apply via WA DOR at bls.dor.wa.gov).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specified in sourced text beyond standard building code; 1 STR allowed per single-family home, ADU, or individually-owned condo/apartment unit.
- **Tax Rate**: Washington State sales tax + lodging taxes apply (WA DOR). Spokane does not have a separate city lodging tax for STRs based on sourced materials; verify with WA DOR (bls.dor.wa.gov) for current combined rate.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are allowed in ALL zones that permit residential uses, as well as other zones under the updated 2023 ordinance. Only 1 STR permitted per single-family home, ADU, or individually-owned condo/apartment unit. Zoning code distinguishes owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied STRs with different approval pathways.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 1 STR per single-family home / ADU / individually-owned unit (citywide per-property cap). No geographic density radius rule found in sourced documents.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Adjacent property owner notification letter required for applications in residential zones. Life safety plan (parking, floor plan, fire safety/egress, site plan) must be submitted with application. Annual Life Safety Form required for renewal.
- **Effective Date**: Original ordinance: June 17, 2015; Amended ordinance effective: September 1, 2023
- **Compliance Notes**: Original STR ordinance effective June 17, 2015 (SMC Chapter 17C.316). Significant amendments effective September 1, 2023 clarified rules and expanded eligibility to all residential zones. Eligible applicants include permanent residents who are owners OR tenants. Permit applications submitted via Accela Citizen Access online portal (spokanepermits.org). Permit automatically closes if renewal fee is not paid. Washington State Ch. 64.37 RCW applies statewide (liability insurance, safety disclosures).
- **Key Notes**: The 2023 amendments were a major expansion — STRs are now accessible in all residential zones citywide, reversing prior confusion from the 2015 rules. Proactive monitoring/enforcement began after September 1, 2023. Tenants (not just owners) are eligible to apply for STR permits under the amended rules. Each dwelling unit requires its own separate permit.
- **Penalties**: Non-payment of tax results in penalties and interest (WA DOR). STR permit violations subject to city code enforcement. Washington State RCW 64.37 non-compliance also carries state-level penalties.
- **Sources**: City of Spokane Official STR Page: https://my.spokanecity.org/projects/short-term-rentals/; Spokane Municipal Code Chapter 17C.316: https://my.spokanecity.org/smc/?Chapter=17C.316; 2023 STR Ordinance: https://static.spokanecity.org/documents/business/resources/applications/landuse/short-term-rental-ordinance-2023-07-10.pdf; STR Application Form: https://static.spokanecity.org/documents/projects/short-term-rentals/short-term-rental-application-updated-2025-04-11.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-washington-spokane/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-washington-spokane/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-washington-tacoma"></a>Tacoma, Washington
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-washington-tacoma`
- **Location**: Tacoma, Washington, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual Business License required (TMC 6B.20). Conditional Use Permit (CUP) required for 3–9 guest rooms in applicable zones. Contact Planning and Development Services at zoning@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-5030 for current fee schedule.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Determined by Minimum Building and Structures Code (Title 2) for entire dwelling/ADU rentals. For guest-room rentals: 1–2 rooms by right; 3–9 rooms require CUP.
- **Tax Rate**: Washington State sales tax + lodging/transient taxes apply (administered by WA Dept of Revenue). Tacoma B&O tax also applies. Exact combined rate: verify with WA DOR and City of Tacoma Finance (cityoftacoma.org).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Entire dwelling or ADU may be rented in ALL Residential, Commercial, Mixed-Use, and Downtown Districts. 1–2 guest rooms within owner-occupied dwelling permitted by right in ALL Residential Districts. 3–9 guest rooms require CUP; permitted in R-3, R-4L, R-4, R-5, RCX, and NRX Districts only. When an ADU is present, only the ADU OR the main dwelling may be rented — not both simultaneously; owner must occupy the other structure.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No citywide density cap found in sourced documents; individual zone and CUP requirements apply.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosts must provide guests with applicable local laws including fireworks prohibition. Safety signage (fire extinguisher locations, gas shut-off, fire exits, alarms) required in each room/unit. Operating smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors required.
- **Effective Date**: TMC 13.06.080.M in force; Washington State Ch. 64.37 RCW effective 2019. Tacoma Rental Housing Code TMC 1.95 effective July 24, 2023.
- **Compliance Notes**: Governed by TMC 13.06.080.M (STRs) and TMC 13.06.080.A (STRs in ADUs), and TMC 6B.140 (Transient Accommodations). Washington State Chapter 64.37 RCW (enacted 2019) sets baseline consumer safety, liability insurance, and tax collection standards for all WA STRs. STR defined as residential unit rented for less than 30 days.
- **Key Notes**: Tacoma explicitly allows STRs in a broad range of zones with owner-occupancy conditions for guest-room configurations. The ADU-or-main-dwelling exclusivity rule (cannot rent both simultaneously) is a notable restriction. Washington State RCW 64.37 requires all STR operators to maintain liability insurance and make safety disclosures statewide.
- **Penalties**: Non-compliance with Tacoma STR laws may result in fines and other penalties (per TMC enforcement provisions). Code violations may be reported via 311 or cityoftacoma.org/rentalhousingcode.
- **Sources**: Tacoma Permits Official STR Tip Sheet: https://www.tacomapermits.org/tip-sheet-index/short-term-rentals; Tacoma Municipal Code TMC 13.06.080.M, TMC 6B.20, TMC 6B.140; WA State STR Law RCW 64.37: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=64.37
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-washington-tacoma/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-washington-tacoma/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-washington-walla-walla"></a>Walla Walla, Washington
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-washington-walla-walla`
- **Location**: Walla Walla, Washington, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $150 application fee; $150 annual renewal fee (per Walla Walla Municipal Code Chapter 20.139 and city FAQ).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: Type 1 (whole dwelling): owner must be the principal resident; entire dwelling may be rented no more than 90 total days per calendar year. Type 1 (room rental): rooms may be rented while owner is personally present, with no separate annual day cap stated. Portions of calendar days count as full days.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Occupancy, noise, and parking limitations apply in residential neighborhoods per Walla Walla Municipal Code Chapter 20.139.
- **Tax Rate**: Washington State lodging and business taxes must be remitted to the WA Dept. of Revenue. Local transient lodging tax also applies. License will not be issued or renewed if owner is not current on lodging tax payments to WA DOR.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Only Type 1 STRs (owner-occupied principal residence) are permitted within Walla Walla city limits. New Type 2 (non-owner-occupied) STRs are banned per Ordinance 2017-33. Pre-existing Type 2 STRs that were licensed before February 1, 2018 and demonstrated active use prior to November 9, 2017, may continue as nonconforming uses under specific conditions.
- **Minimum Stay**: Less than 30 continuous days (or less than one month if rental does not begin on the first of the month) constitutes an STR.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit density/cap ratio stated in publicly available code; the Type 2 ban effectively limits total STR stock to pre-2017 legacy units plus new Type 1 permits.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated in publicly available code sections; consult Chapter 20.139 in full.
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosts are responsible for collecting and remitting lodging and business taxes to WA Dept. of Revenue. Verification of remittance is required at license renewal.
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance 2017-23 (initial STR framework) and Ordinance 2017-33 (Type 2 ban) both adopted November 2017.
- **Compliance Notes**: A local contact must be provided for any unit that is not owner-occupied during the rental period; contact must be available 24/7 and located within 25 miles of Walla Walla city limits. Owner/agent must display good neighbor guidelines in a conspicuous location within the STR. Functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detectors required. Applications deemed incomplete within 28 days; must be completed within 30 days or nonconforming use may be deemed abandoned.
- **Key Notes**: Walla Walla is one of the strictest STR jurisdictions in Washington — new non-owner-occupied STRs have been banned since November 9, 2017. Existing Type 2 operators who registered before February 1, 2018 may continue, but only if they remain in continuous operation; abandonment of the nonconforming use terminates the right. Owner-presence requirement for room-only rentals (Type 1, rooms) effectively means a host must be home during guest stays unless renting the whole dwelling within the 90-day cap.
- **Penalties**: Nonconforming use deemed abandoned if application remains incomplete for more than 30 days after notice. License withheld for non-payment of lodging taxes. Additional enforcement provisions under Chapter 20.139.
- **Sources**: City of Walla Walla STR FAQ: https://www.wallawallawa.gov/government/development-services/short-term-rental-faq; Walla Walla Municipal Code Chapter 20.139 (CodePublishing): https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/WallaWalla/html/WallaWalla20/WallaWalla20139.html; Municipal code also at ecode360: https://ecode360.com/46541370
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-washington-walla-walla/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-washington-walla-walla/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-west-virginia-berkeley-springs"></a>Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-west-virginia-berkeley-springs`
- **Location**: Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Short-Term Residency Business License required per rental property (per March 2024 ordinance). Fee amount: not confirmed via official government source — contact Town of Bath/Berkeley Springs directly.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 6% West Virginia state sales tax. Local hotel occupancy tax may also apply (up to 6% maximum local rate). Both state and local taxes must be collected and remitted.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Properties in Berkeley Springs' Historic District should maintain appropriate aesthetic standards. No specific zoning cap on number of STRs confirmed via official source.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No confirmed density cap or owner-occupancy requirement found in official sources as of the research date.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit WV state and applicable local taxes on behalf of hosts.
- **Effective Date**: March 2024 (reported effective date of new local STR ordinance; not independently confirmed via official government URL)
- **Compliance Notes**: Berkeley Springs (Town of Bath, Morgan County, WV) reportedly enacted a new STR ordinance in March 2024 requiring operators to hold a WV Business Registration Certificate and a local Short-Term Residency Business License. Properties must meet WV state fire safety standards. No official town government URL for the STR ordinance was retrievable from the town's website during research; the March 2024 ordinance reference was not confirmed via a primary .gov source.
- **Key Notes**: Berkeley Springs is the county seat of Morgan County and is legally the 'Town of Bath.' A new STR ordinance reportedly took effect in March 2024. Prior to this, no specific STR regulations existed at the town level. WV state-level business registration and tax requirements apply regardless of local ordinance status. Hosts should contact the Town of Bath/Berkeley Springs directly to confirm current ordinance text.
- **Penalties**: Not confirmed via official government source. General WV non-compliance with business registration requirements may result in penalties under the WV Tax Division.
- **Sources**: WV Tax Division STR guidance (confirmed authoritative): https://tax.wv.gov/Documents/TSD/tsd435.pdf | Town of Bath (Berkeley Springs) official website (no dedicated STR page found): https://www.bathwv.gov | NOTE: Local March 2024 ordinance not independently confirmed via official .gov URL — verify directly with town offices.
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-west-virginia-berkeley-springs/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-west-virginia-berkeley-springs/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-west-virginia-canaan-valley"></a>Canaan Valley, West Virginia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-west-virginia-canaan-valley`
- **Location**: Canaan Valley, West Virginia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: WV Business Registration Certificate required per rental location. Local permit fees: not confirmed via official Tucker County government source.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 6% West Virginia state sales tax + 6% Tucker County lodging tax (confirmed via local rental operator policy; Tucker County levies a local lodging tax).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Canaan Valley is an unincorporated community within Tucker County, WV. No incorporated municipality governs it. Tucker County Commission and Tucker County Planning & Zoning have jurisdiction. No specific Tucker County STR ordinance was confirmed via official government source during research.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit WV state taxes on behalf of hosts. Tucker County lodging tax may require separate remittance depending on the platform.
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Canaan Valley has no incorporated town government. Tucker County regulations apply. No dedicated Tucker County STR ordinance page was found on a .gov domain during research. WV state-level business registration (WV Bus-App via tax.wv.gov) is required for all STR operators renting for fewer than 30 consecutive days. A 6% Tucker County lodging tax is collected in addition to the 6% WV state sales tax.
- **Key Notes**: Canaan Valley is a popular four-season outdoor tourism destination within Tucker County, WV. The area is not an incorporated municipality, so county-level regulations govern STR operations. No Tucker County-specific STR ordinance was confirmed via official .gov source as of the research date (2026-07-29). WV state-level requirements (business registration and tax) definitively apply. Operators should contact Tucker County Commission or Tucker County Planning Commission directly.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: WV Tax Division STR guidance (confirmed): https://tax.wv.gov/Documents/TSD/tsd435.pdf | Tucker County Commission (no dedicated STR page found): https://www.tuckercountywv.org | NOTE: No Tucker County-specific STR ordinance was confirmed via official .gov source — status set to Unknown pending verification with Tucker County authorities.
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-west-virginia-canaan-valley/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-west-virginia-canaan-valley/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-wv-charleston"></a>Charleston, West Virginia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wv-charleston`
- **Location**: Charleston, West Virginia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Short-Term Rental Permit from the City of Charleston. Conditional use permit may be required in some zones.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Permit fee (contact city for current fee)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Depends on zoning district
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per safety inspection
- **Tax Rate**: WV state sales tax 6% + local hotel occupancy tax 6% = 12%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Rental property registration required annually (July 1 – June 30 cycle). Safety inspection required.
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not specified
- **Platform Obligations**: WV 6% state sales tax + 6% local hotel occupancy tax
- **Effective Date**: 2024-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Annual registration cycle July 1 – June 30. Safety inspection required. Some zones require conditional use permit.
- **Key Notes**: 12% combined tax burden (6% state + 6% local). Annual registration required. West Virginia capital city.
- **Penalties**: Permit revocation; fines for non-compliance
- **Sources**: https://www.charlestonwv.gov/government/departments/building-and-zoning ; City of Charleston, WV Planning/Zoning — charlestonwv.gov
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.charlestonwv.gov/government/departments/building-and-zoning](https://www.charlestonwv.gov/government/departments/building-and-zoning)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wv-charleston/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wv-charleston/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-wv-morgantown"></a>Morgantown, West Virginia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wv-morgantown`
- **Location**: Morgantown, West Virginia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — all rental housing in city limits must be registered with Code Enforcement. Periodic inspections every 3 years.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — WV business registration certificate required
- **Permit Fee**: Inspection-based registration (contact city)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per zoning and IPMC standards
- **Tax Rate**: WV state 6% sales tax + 6% local hotel occupancy tax = 12%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must verify zoning allows STR use; single-family/sensitive residential zones may require conditional use approval
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not specified
- **Platform Obligations**: WV business registration + tax registration required
- **Effective Date**: 2024-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Violations must be corrected within 20 days. IPMC (International Property Maintenance Code) enforced. Inspections every 3 years.
- **Key Notes**: 12% combined tax. 3-year inspection cycle. West Virginia University drives very high STR demand. Violations must be fixed within 20 days.
- **Penalties**: 20-day correction window; fines for uncorrected violations
- **Sources**: https://www.morgantownwv.gov/176/Rental-Information ; Morgantown Code Enforcement — morgantownwv.gov/departments/building_inspection/
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.morgantownwv.gov/176/Rental-Information](https://www.morgantownwv.gov/176/Rental-Information)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wv-morgantown/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wv-morgantown/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="us-west-virginia-shepherdstown"></a>Shepherdstown, West Virginia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-west-virginia-shepherdstown`
- **Location**: Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: License tax applicable under Corporation of Shepherdstown Code §8-209 (Title 8, Chapter 2) — 'Hotels, motels, boardinghouses, etc., where lodging furnished.' Exact fee schedule: contact Corporation of Shepherdstown directly.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 6% West Virginia state sales tax. Additionally, platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) are required to collect and remit state and local sales taxes and hotel occupancy taxes on behalf of hosts (WV hotel occupancy tax applicable from January 2022 onward).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are subject to all existing Corporation of Shepherdstown ordinances, including parking regulations and zoning requirements under Title 9 (Planning and Zoning). Historic District properties must comply with certificate-of-appropriateness requirements. Unique zoning laws in Shepherdstown may significantly affect STR operations.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb and Vrbo are required to collect and remit state and local sales taxes and hotel occupancy taxes on behalf of hosts.
- **Effective Date**: 2018 (Title 9 Planning and Zoning Ordinance, revised; STR provisions included). WV state hotel occupancy tax collection obligation began January 2022.
- **Compliance Notes**: The Corporation of Shepherdstown Planning and Zoning Ordinance (Title 9) explicitly states that all town ordinances, including parking regulations and §8-209 license taxes for lodging operations, apply to businesses operating as short-term rental properties. Properties in Shepherdstown's Historic District are also subject to historic preservation review requirements. A WV state Business Registration Certificate is required for each physical rental location.
- **Key Notes**: Shepherdstown does not have a standalone STR ordinance; instead, STRs are governed by the existing planning, zoning, and business licensing framework under the Corporation of Shepherdstown Municipal Code. Hosts must comply with all applicable town ordinances. Jefferson County (which surrounds Shepherdstown) has been in the process of updating its own zoning regulations that may further affect STR operations in unincorporated areas.
- **Penalties**: Non-compliance with municipal code provisions subjects operators to applicable enforcement actions under the Corporation of Shepherdstown ordinances.
- **Sources**: Corporation of Shepherdstown Planning & Zoning Ordinance (Title 9), official PDF: https://www.shepherdstown.gov/media/Ordinances/Chapter%209%20Planning%20and%20Zoning.pdf | WV Tax Division STR guidance: https://tax.wv.gov/Documents/TSD/tsd435.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-west-virginia-shepherdstown/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-west-virginia-shepherdstown/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-wisconsin-bayfield"></a>Bayfield, Wisconsin
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wisconsin-bayfield`
- **Location**: Bayfield, Wisconsin, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: State/County Lodging License (DATCP via Bayfield County Health Dept): 1 unit = $929.44 (Pre-Inspection $592.00 + County Fee $296.00 + State Fee $41.44); 2–4 units = $1,413.00; Bayfield County Planning & Zoning STR Permit also required for properties outside City of Bayfield / City of Washburn / Town of Pilsen. City of Bayfield itself: no separate city-level STR license required (Town of Bayfield repealed its own ordinance March 10, 2025; City of Bayfield requires only state/county licenses)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified; STR defined as rental for fewer than 29 consecutive days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Cannot exceed POWTS design capacity or ATCP 72 limits, whichever is more restrictive; occupant = person present more than 14 hours in 24-hour period or sleeping 6+ hours
- **Tax Rate**: Wisconsin state room tax applies; local room tax rate per municipality (Town of Bayfield room tax licensing and reporting requirements remain in effect after town STR ordinance repeal)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Bayfield County Ordinance Sec. 13-1-35 (adopted July 30, 2024) governs STRs in unincorporated county areas; cannot obtain permit for 2+ STR units on a parcel that cannot be subdivided under the Bayfield County Subdivision Control Ordinance; City of Bayfield and City of Washburn: county Health Dept. license only (no county zoning permit required)
- **Minimum Stay**: Fewer than 29 consecutive days (definition); no local minimum stay imposed beyond state law
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No STR permit for multiple units on non-subdividable parcels (County Ord. Sec. 13-1-35)
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Marketplace providers must file room tax returns with municipalities imposing room tax; STR permits non-transferable except as per ATCP 72.04(3) exemptions
- **Effective Date**: 2024-07-30 (Bayfield County Ord. Sec. 13-1-35); 2025-03-10 (Town of Bayfield ordinance repeal)
- **Compliance Notes**: Town of Bayfield repealed its STR licensing ordinance on March 10, 2025; STR operators no longer need a town-issued license but must still comply with county Health Dept. (DATCP) TRH license and maintain room tax obligations. Bayfield County adopted a new STR ordinance in 2024 (Sec. 13-1-35, eff. July 30, 2024) to address COVID-era increase in STRs. Three or more justified law enforcement calls for excessive noise within 12 months constitutes a public nuisance. No fireworks permitted. A fire number must be issued for each STR dwelling.
- **Key Notes**: Dual-track licensing: (1) State TRH lodging license via Bayfield County Health Dept.; (2) Bayfield County Planning & Zoning STR permit (for unincorporated areas outside City of Bayfield/Washburn/Town of Pilsen). Town of Bayfield no longer issues its own STR license as of March 2025. Wisconsin DATCP license valid up to 3 years with property inspection.
- **Penalties**: Maximum penalty of $500/month for each month an STR operates without a valid permit (Town of Bayfield ordinance, now repealed but historically relevant); county-level forfeitures under Sec. 13-1-35 for violations
- **Sources**: Bayfield County Vacation Rentals official page: https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/992/Vacation-Rentals; Bayfield County STR Ordinance Sec. 13-1-35: https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17680/Short-Term-Rental-Ordinance; Bayfield County STR Application Packet 2025–26: https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/18674/Short-Term-Rental-Application-Packet-25_26; Town of Bayfield STR page (repeal notice): https://townofbayfieldwi.gov/short-term-rental/; Bayfield County FAQ: https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/m/faq
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wisconsin-bayfield/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wisconsin-bayfield/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-wi-door-county"></a>Door County, Wisconsin
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wi-door-county`
- **Location**: Door County, Wisconsin, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Varies by municipality (some require 7-night minimum stays; some have 180-day caps)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: ~8.5-13.5% total (5% WI state + 0.5% Door County + local room tax 3-8% by municipality)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2017-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: NO single county ordinance — each town/village sets its own rules. Three required: State TRH License (Wisconsin DATCP), Door County Tourism Zone Commission (DCTZC) permit, Individual municipal permit/license. 30-mile radius resident agent requirement common. Some municipalities (Sister Bay, Egg Harbor) have their own licensing, residency requirements, and operational limits.
- **Key Notes**: Highly fragmented — regulations vary dramatically by municipality within Door County. Verify with individual town/village government. DCTZC permit (doorcountytourismzone.com) required countywide.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.doorcountytourismzone.com/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wi-door-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wi-door-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-wisconsin-eagle-river"></a>Eagle River, Wisconsin
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wisconsin-eagle-river`
- **Location**: Eagle River, Wisconsin, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: City STR license fee set by City Council on the Eagle River Fee Schedule (initial and renewal; see 2026 Short-term Rental Application Packet at eagleriverwi.gov/resources/forms/); Wisconsin state DATCP TRH license required; Wisconsin state seller's permit (DOR) required; Vilas County TRH Zoning Permit NOT required for Eagle River city properties (city is exempt from county zoning permit per Vilas County)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified beyond single-family zone restriction: single-family residences cannot be rented more than once per seven-day period (unless owner is residing on-site)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per Vilas County General Zoning Ordinance Art. XII (applicable to county areas); POWTS/ATCP 72 standards apply; no RVs, campers, tents, or temporary lodging permitted as additional paid accommodations on-site
- **Tax Rate**: City of Eagle River Accommodation Tax (municipal room tax) per Ch. 82, Art. II of Municipal Code; Wisconsin state sales tax also applies; exact room tax rate to be verified at https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/slf/room-tax.aspx
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs permitted city-wide subject to licensing; single-family zoned residences restricted to one rental group per seven-day period (unless owner-occupied); no temporary on-site lodging (RV, camper, tent) for paid guests
- **Minimum Stay**: No explicit minimum stay stated in Ordinance 590; Wisconsin Act 59 statewide floor of 7-day minimum may be imposed but not explicitly stated in the draft ordinance text
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Marketplace providers must file accommodation tax returns with City of Eagle River; failure to pay accommodation tax within 30 days of due date results in automatic STR license suspension
- **Effective Date**: 2025-01-14 (Ordinance 590 adopted; effective upon publication per §60.80 Wis. Stat.)
- **Compliance Notes**: Ordinance 590 adopted January 14, 2025; existing STR properties had a 120-day grace period to come into compliance. Insurance required: liability limits not less than $300,000 per occurrence from an insurer authorized to do business in Wisconsin. City of Eagle River STRs are exempt from Vilas County zoning permit requirement but still require Vilas County Public Health Department TRH license. 2026 Short-Term Rental Application Packet available at eagleriverwi.gov.
- **Key Notes**: Eagle River is the county seat of Vilas County. Dual licensing: (1) City STR license (Ord. 590); (2) Vilas County Public Health Dept. TRH license. City is exempt from the Vilas County Planning & Zoning TRH permit requirement. Accommodation tax non-payment triggers automatic license suspension within 30 days. No RVs or campers as supplemental paid lodging on STR premises.
- **Penalties**: Forfeitures for violation of any provision of Ordinance 590; automatic suspension of STR license for failure to pay accommodation tax within 30 days of due date
- **Sources**: City of Eagle River Ordinance 590 (STR Licensing, adopted Jan. 14, 2025): https://eagleriverwi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024.16.12-DRAFT-Short-Term-Rental-Ordinance-1.pdf; Eagle River Forms page (2026 STR Application Packet): https://eagleriverwi.gov/resources/forms/; Eagle River Accommodation Tax Permit Application 2025: https://eagleriverwi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Accommodation-Tax-Permit-Application-2025.pdf; Eagle River Municipal Code Ch. 82 (Taxation/Accommodation Tax): https://library.municode.com/wi/eagle_river/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIMUCO_CH82TA_ARTIIACTA_S82-36AD; Vilas County Tourist Rooming Houses page: https://www.vilascountywi.gov/departments/administration___officials/zoning_and_planning/tourist_rooming_.php
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wisconsin-eagle-river/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wisconsin-eagle-river/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-wisconsin-green-bay"></a>Green Bay, Wisconsin
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wisconsin-green-bay`
- **Location**: Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-23
- **Compliance Notes**: Green Bay has enacted new short-term rental regulations. Operators must comply with the specific rules approved by city alders; detailed requirements not fully specified in available source.
- **Key Notes**: ['New STR rules approved by Green Bay alders', 'First comprehensive regulatory framework for the city', 'Specific requirements and enforcement mechanisms not detailed in available snippet']
- **Penalties**: Not specified in available source
- **Sources**: City of Green Bay, Wisconsin - Official Government Website (https://www.ci.green-bay.wi.us/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wisconsin-green-bay/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wisconsin-green-bay/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="us-wi-lake-geneva"></a>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wi-lake-geneva`
- **Location**: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $1,300
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 180 days per consecutive 365-day period
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: ~8-13% total (5% WI state + local room tax, typically 3-8% for WI municipalities)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2025-12-22
- **Compliance Notes**: $1,300/year city STR license (increased from $683; effective 2026). $250 late fee if renewed after January 31. Local operator within 25 miles required. Min 2 off-street parking spaces. Guest rules form must be posted inside front door. City uses Rentalscape compliance tracking system. Permitted by right in all residential zoning districts.
- **Key Notes**: $1,300/year (2026 rate). 180-day annual cap. One of the higher STR fees in Wisconsin. Non-transferable license. Ordinance 98-206(y), updated December 22, 2025.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.cityoflakegeneva.gov/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wi-lake-geneva/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wi-lake-geneva/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-wisconsin-madison"></a>Madison, Wisconsin
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wisconsin-madison`
- **Location**: Madison, Wisconsin, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — three permits/licenses required before advertising or operating: (1) Tourist Rooming House (TRH) License from Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC); (2) City of Madison Finance Department Room Tax Registration; (3) City of Madison Zoning Tourist Rooming House Permit (ZTRHP1) from Building Inspection. ZTRHP1 will not be issued until the other two are obtained. Wisconsin state law (Wis. Stat. §66.1014) also requires a DATCP TRH license for any STR operating more than 10 nights/year.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — hosts must: (a) obtain a Wisconsin Seller's Permit from the Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue (waived if listing exclusively on Airbnb/VRBO); (b) register with the City of Madison Treasurer for room tax collection (Madison General Ordinance 4.21); platforms like Airbnb collect and remit Madison room tax automatically for platform bookings.
- **Permit Fee**: PHMDC TRH License: $535 initial fee (includes $375 pre-inspection fee); annual renewal ~$160. City ZTRHP1 Zoning Permit: $300 one-time non-refundable application fee + $100 annual renewal fee. Wisconsin Seller's Permit: $20. City Room Tax Registration: $2.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — the STR must be the host's primary dwelling (true, fixed, and permanent home for at least 183 days/calendar year) at time of operation AND for the 12 consecutive months prior to beginning TRH operation. Only one primary residence per operator allowed. In multi-unit buildings or ADU properties, only the unit that is the operator's primary residence may be operated as a TRH.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum guests = 2 × number of legal bedrooms, capped at 12 people total. Children under 12 are not counted toward the cap. A legal bedroom must have a door, meet egress/light/ventilation standards, and be ≥70 sq ft (exclusive of closets).
- **Tax Rate**: City of Madison transient room tax: 10% (on stays <30 days). Wisconsin state sales tax: 5% + Dane County sales tax: 0.5% = 5.5% combined sales tax. Total combined effective rate: ~15.5%. Airbnb collects and remits both room tax and sales tax for platform bookings; hosts using other channels (VRBO direct, etc.) must collect/remit independently.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: TRHs are permitted in all residential dwelling units city-wide, but only within the unit that is the operator's primary residence. Certain zones (particularly near UW campus and historic neighborhoods) may impose additional occupancy or parking restrictions. Operators in ADUs may only operate the ADU as TRH if they live in the ADU (not the main house). Zoning permit is property- and host-specific and non-transferable.
- **Minimum Stay**: 1 night minimum under standard ZTRHP1 permit. Hosts who exclusively advertise/accept stays of 7–29 consecutive nights may qualify for alternate zoning provisions (contact Madison Zoning at 608-266-4551).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 190-unit cap on active short-term rental licenses
- **Insurance Required**: Proof of insurance is strongly recommended and referenced as part of documentation for renewal; hosts listing on Airbnb/VRBO rely on platform coverage. Explicit mandatory standalone insurance requirement not confirmed in current city ordinance text — verify with PHMDC at application.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) collect and remit Wisconsin state sales tax (5.5%) and City of Madison room tax (10%) on behalf of hosts for bookings made through their platforms. Hosts using other booking channels must collect and remit all applicable taxes independently. All advertisements must display a valid ZTRHP permit number and the host name matching the permit holder.
- **Effective Date**: Current framework ongoing; ATCP 72 state-level updates effective January 25, 2026. City ZTRHP regulations last updated per cityofmadison.com (October 2025). Licensing year runs July 1–June 30 annually.
- **Compliance Notes**: Madison has enacted a 190-unit cap limiting the number of active short-term rental licenses in the city. Existing permits may be grandfathered, but new licenses are limited to reach this cap.
- **Key Notes**: ['Hard cap of 190 active short-term rental units citywide', 'Vote passed 4-2 indicating some council opposition', 'Designed to address housing availability concerns']
- **Penalties**: Not specified in available source
- **Sources**: City of Madison Building Inspection – Short-Term Rental Regulations (cityofmadison.com/dpced/building-inspection/zoning-signs/trh/regulations, Oct 2025); City of Madison STR FAQ (cityofmadison.com/dpced/building-inspection/zoning-signs/trh/faq, Oct 2025); Public Health Madison & Dane County – Places to Stay (publichealthmdc.com/businesses-licensing/places-to-stay, Oct 2025); City of Madison – Transient Room Tax (cityofmadison.com/finance/treasury/transient-room-tax); Wisconsin DATCP – Tourist Rooming Houses / ATCP 72 update effective Jan 25 2026 (datcp.wi.gov); Wisconsin Legislature §66.1014 (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov); STRProfitMap Madison Regulations (strprofitmap.com/regulations/WI/madison); GoSummer Wisconsin STR Laws (gosummer.com, Apr 2026); BNBCalc Madison Guide (bnbcalc.com); CheckmateRentals Wisconsin Handbook (checkmaterentals.com, Apr 2026) | https://www.cityofmadison.com/dpced/bi/short-term-rentals/1628/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wisconsin-madison/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wisconsin-madison/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="us-wi-milwaukee"></a>Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wi-milwaukee`
- **Location**: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: $100
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 17.9% total (5% WI state + 0.9% Milwaukee County + 2% city + 10% local room tax)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2017-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Tourist Rooming House (TRH) License via Dept. of Neighborhood Services (DNS). Allowed in residential zones with proper licensure. Property inspection mandatory before license issued. State law (2017) prohibits outright ban on STRs of 7+ consecutive days. Wisconsin preemption law applies.
- **Key Notes**: ~$100/year initial fee (verify with DNS for current amount). Highest combined tax rate in Wisconsin at 17.9%. Wisconsin preemption law 2017.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://city.milwaukee.gov/DNS
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wi-milwaukee/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wi-milwaukee/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-wisconsin-minocqua"></a>Minocqua, Wisconsin
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wisconsin-minocqua`
- **Location**: Minocqua, Wisconsin, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Town STR license application fee: $500 (initial); annual renewal fee required; property manager license also required; Wisconsin DATCP TRH state license required; Wisconsin state seller's permit required; Oneida County administrative review permit may be required
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: No explicit annual cap; license required if operating more than 10 nights per year
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set by section 14-454 of the Town ordinance; no excessive vehicular traffic above occupancy-based norms; ATCP 72 / POWTS limits also apply
- **Tax Rate**: 5.5% Minocqua Room Tax on all STR rentals; Wisconsin state sales tax also applies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Ordinance applies to single-family residential districts (and per WI Act 59, cannot prohibit STRs of 7+ days in any zone); on-premise signage advertising STR availability limited to no more than 1 sq. ft.; no signs on any water body
- **Minimum Stay**: Minimum 7 consecutive days (rentals of fewer than 7 consecutive days expressly prohibited under Town ordinance Art. X, Sec. 14-451)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not specified beyond general zoning compliance
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Marketplace providers must remit room tax; state seller's permit required for hosts; Airbnb has a Wisconsin DOR agreement to collect/remit state-administered taxes
- **Effective Date**: 2018-03-06 (original STR ordinance adopted by Town Board; currently codified as Town of Minocqua Code Ch. 14, Art. X)
- **Compliance Notes**: STR license required for any operation exceeding 10 nights/year. Every STR must have both a property owner and a resident agent/property manager on file. Property manager must hold a separate property manager license. Town employees/officers must be authorized to enter property for inspection. No excessive noise, fumes, glare, or vibrations permitted. STRs must fully comply with the Minocqua Room Tax Ordinance. Wisconsin Act 59 (2017) bars local bans on rentals ≥7 days; Minocqua exercises the right to set 7-day minimum.
- **Key Notes**: Minocqua was among the first Wisconsin municipalities to enact its own STR ordinance following WI Act 59 (2017). The town proactively enacted its ordinance rather than waiting for Oneida County. Requires five separate licenses/permits: (1) State DATCP TRH license; (2) State seller's permit; (3) possible Oneida County admin review permit; (4) Town STR license; (5) Town room tax permit.
- **Penalties**: Forfeitures apply for violations; operating without a license or exceeding 10 nights/year without a license is a violation; excessive noise and traffic violations subject to forfeiture under the ordinance
- **Sources**: Town of Minocqua Code of Ordinances, Ch. 14, Art. X (Municode): https://library.municode.com/wi/minocqua,_oneida_co/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH14BU_ARTXLISHRMREAG_S14-451PU; Town of Minocqua STR Ordinance page: https://www.townofminocqua.org/short-term-rentals-ordinance-adopted-3-6-18/; Town of Minocqua Forms/Resources: https://www.townofminocqua.org/resources/forms/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wisconsin-minocqua/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wisconsin-minocqua/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-wisconsin-sister-bay"></a>Sister Bay, Wisconsin
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wisconsin-sister-bay`
- **Location**: Sister Bay, Wisconsin, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-14 (court ruling date)
- **Compliance Notes**: Following the Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruling on July 14, 2026, Sister Bay's four-bedroom cap on short-term rentals is no longer enforceable. STR hosts in Sister Bay may now operate without the bedroom restriction previously imposed by the village ordinance. However, other STR rules in Sister Bay may remain in effect; hosts should verify the full status of local regulations. The ruling establishes that Wisconsin's Right to Rent law (Wis. Stat. §66.1014) preempts local bedroom-count restrictions on STRs — a precedent that may affect similar ordinances across Wisconsin.
- **Key Notes**: • Wisconsin Court of Appeals struck down Sister Bay's 4-bedroom STR cap on July 14, 2026. • Court ruled the cap is preempted by Wisconsin Right to Rent law (§66.1014). • Decision reverses Door County circuit court; precedent may invalidate similar bedroom limits in other Wisconsin municipalities. • STR hosts should confirm what remaining local rules apply while the village decides its next steps.
- **Penalties**: N/A — bedroom cap ruled unenforceable
- **Sources**: https://writing.strisker.com/daily-regulatory-notes-07-15-2026/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wisconsin-sister-bay/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wisconsin-sister-bay/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-24

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### <a id="us-wisconsin-sturgeon-bay"></a>Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wisconsin-sturgeon-bay`
- **Location**: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: City STR license: $100/year (annual renewal); DATCP Tourist Rooming House (TRH) license also required (state fee ~$41.44 + applicable county/inspection fees); Door County Tourism Zone Commission (DCTZC) permit required
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: 180 days per 365-day period for accessory dwelling units (ADUs); no explicit cap stated for primary STR properties in Ch. 9.05
- **Occupancy Limit**: Limited by POWTS (septic/holding tank) design capacity per ATCP 72 and Door County Sanitarian requirements
- **Tax Rate**: 8% room tax (per WI State Statute, local ordinance, and Door County Tourism Zone Intergovernmental Agreement); Wisconsin state sales tax also applies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STR ordinance is part of the City's Zoning Code (adopted Feb. 16, 2016 Common Council meeting); ADU STRs capped at 180 days/year; entrances and structural requirements apply to ADU conversions
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay mandated at city level beyond Wisconsin Act 59 statewide floor (rentals of fewer than 7 consecutive days may be prohibited per state law; city does not appear to impose a minimum beyond state law)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not explicitly specified in available ordinance text; over 100 active STRs citywide as of Jan. 2024
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Marketplace providers must file monthly room tax returns with the DCTZC; platforms (e.g., Airbnb) may remit on behalf of hosts
- **Effective Date**: 2016-02-16 (original ordinance); 2024-01-09 (annual renewal amendment, Ordinance 1458-0225 adopted Feb. 2025 for ADU provisions)
- **Compliance Notes**: Dual-permit system: (1) City of Sturgeon Bay TRH permit (Ch. 9.05, Municipal Code); (2) Door County Tourism Zone Commission lodging permit. ADU owners must notify the city clerk in writing when the first rental within a 365-day period begins. A restrictive agreement must be recorded for ADU STRs. DATCP inspection required for TRH license. Wisconsin requires STR operated as FEIN or LLC.
- **Key Notes**: City STR license fee of $100 is among the lowest in Door County. Licenses expire June 30 annually. More than 100 active STRs in city as of early 2024. ADU STRs face a 180-consecutive-day cap per 365-day period.
- **Penalties**: Not explicitly stated in available sources; license suspension/revocation possible for violations; civil forfeitures may apply under general municipal code
- **Sources**: City of Sturgeon Bay Municipal Code Ch. 9.05 (TRH Ordinance): https://library.municode.com/wi/sturgeon_bay/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CO_CH9LIPE_9.05TOROHOPE; City ordinance index: https://www.sturgeonbaywi.org/government/municipal_code/index.php; Door County Tourism Zone Commission – Municipal Requirements: https://doorcountytourismzone.com/municipal-requirements/; Town of Sturgeon Bay Permits/License page: https://townofsturgeonbay-wi.gov/permits-license-information/; Ordinance 1458-0225 (ADU/STR 2025): https://cms9files.revize.com/sturgeonbaywi/Ordinance%202023/2025/1458-0225.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wisconsin-sturgeon-bay/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wisconsin-sturgeon-bay/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-wisconsin-verona"></a>Verona, Wisconsin
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wisconsin-verona`
- **Location**: Verona, Wisconsin, USA (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Currently 7 nights minimum (under review for possible reduction)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — no vote scheduled yet
- **Compliance Notes**: As of July 31, 2026, Verona's existing STR ordinance (adopted May 2021) remains in effect, requiring a minimum stay of 7 consecutive nights. The Common Council discussed but did not vote on possible changes at its July 27, 2026 session; Mayor Luke Diaz and council members have delayed any decision to a future meeting. Hosts must continue to comply with the 7-night minimum while the review is ongoing. A two-tier licensing structure distinguishing responsible operators from problem properties is among the concepts under discussion.
- **Key Notes**: • Current rule: 7-night minimum stay per booking, in effect since 2021. • Council debated changes on July 27, 2026 but took no action. • Proposed concepts include a two-tier licensing structure. • No vote date set; operators should monitor future council agendas. • Attorney Bryan Kleinmaier suggested a licensing-based approach may be preferable to a zoning amendment.
- **Penalties**: Not specified in current reporting
- **Sources**: https://www.veronapress.com/news/government/council-weighs-future-changes-to-short-term-rental-rules/article_cb0d5099-4768-43f0-9147-96c585850e0b.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wisconsin-verona/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wisconsin-verona/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-31 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-31

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### <a id="us-wi-wisconsin-dells"></a>Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wi-wisconsin-dells`
- **Location**: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: ~180 days/year for primary residence designation; no limit for Tourist Rooming Houses in commercial zones
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 10.5% total (5% WI state + 5.5% city local room tax)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2017-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Multi-layered permitting: State TRH License (DATCP), Sauk County/health dept approval, City Overnight Lodging License, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) if in residential zone. Residential STRs: primary residence required with ~180-day cap. Tourist Rooming Houses in commercial zones: no primary residence requirement, year-round operation. Wisconsin preemption law 2017.
- **Key Notes**: Major Wisconsin tourism destination (near Wisconsin Dells waterparks). Commercial zone TRH = no owner-occupancy or day cap. Wisconsin preemption law 2017.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://citywd.org/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wi-wisconsin-dells/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wi-wisconsin-dells/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="us-wyoming-clearwater-falls"></a>Clearwater Falls, Wyoming
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wyoming-clearwater-falls`
- **Location**: Clearwater Falls, Wyoming, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Annual STR permit required; $175 registration fee; primary residence rule applies.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: $175 annual permit
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — owner-occupied only
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 days per calendar year
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 8% occupancy tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: 2 nights minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Clearwater Falls requires all STR operators to hold an annual permit issued by the Town Clerk's office. Units must be owner-occupied and the 90-day cap is strictly enforced. The 8% local occupancy tax must be remitted quarterly.
- **Key Notes**: Annual permit: $175. 90-day cap. Primary residence only. 8% occupancy tax quarterly.
- **Penalties**: Up to $1,000 per violation per day for unpermitted operation.
- **Sources**: https://www.clearwaterfalls.wy.gov/str-regulations
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wyoming-clearwater-falls/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wyoming-clearwater-falls/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-14 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-14

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### <a id="us-wyoming-cody"></a>Cody, Wyoming
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wyoming-cody`
- **Location**: Cody, Wyoming, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual STR registration fee (reported as $50 application fee); registration must be renewed annually by May 1. Fire and life safety inspection required prior to initial operation and annually thereafter.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: 30
- **Occupancy Limit**: Occupancy limits apply per City of Cody Code §10-8-2(S). Single-booking restriction in residential zones: only one group may rent the entire STR at a time; separate bookings of individual bedrooms are prohibited.
- **Tax Rate**: Wyoming state sales tax 4% + Wyoming state lodging tax 5% = 9% state-level lodging tax. STR operators must register the lodging facility with Wyoming Department of Revenue. No confirmed Cody-specific local lodging tax found beyond state obligations.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are permitted in residential and commercial (D-1) zoning districts under City of Cody Code §10-8-2(S). In residential districts, only whole-unit/single-booking rentals are permitted — renting individual bedrooms to separate groups is a code violation. In D-1 (commercial) district, same single-booking rule applies. Zoning-based regulations distinguish residential vs. commercial use.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No published density cap found. Approximately 134 registered STRs as of 2023.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: STR operators must register lodging facility with Wyoming Department of Revenue. City registration number must be included in all online listings (required from May 1, 2023 onward). City-issued authorization certificate must be posted within the rental unit.
- **Effective Date**: Residential STR ordinance: February 7, 2017. Commercial zone STR rules: 2018. Online listing registration number requirement: May 1, 2023.
- **Compliance Notes**: City of Cody created its STR ordinance in 2017 (residential zones) and 2018 (commercial zones), primarily for fire safety inspection purposes. Annual registration renewal deadline is May 1. STR must pass fire and life safety inspection prior to operation and annually. Certificate issued by city must be posted in the unit. Registration number must appear in all online listings. Single-booking rule strictly enforced in residential zones. STRs classified as lodging facilities by Wyoming state law, requiring WY Dept. of Revenue registration.
- **Key Notes**: Cody, Wyoming is the eastern gateway city to Yellowstone National Park. The city takes a pragmatic, safety-focused regulatory approach rather than a restrictive one. STR activity has grown approximately 36% from 2019 to 2023. City Planner Todd Stowell has noted housing availability concerns may drive future discussion of additional restrictions. Cody is significantly less restrictive than Teton County/Jackson Hole.
- **Penalties**: Failure to register, failure to pass inspection, or operating in violation of zoning rules (e.g., renting individual bedrooms separately) constitutes a city code violation. Certificate expires annually on May 1 following year of issuance.
- **Sources**: City of Cody Official STR Registration Page: https://www.codywy.gov/133/Short-term-Rental-Registration ; City of Cody STR Zoning Application (PDF): https://codywy.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3346/Short-Term-Residential-Rental-Application?bidId= ; City of Cody Code §10-8-2(S) (referenced at codywy.gov/133)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wyoming-cody/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wyoming-cody/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-wyoming-jackson"></a>Jackson, Wyoming
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wyoming-jackson`
- **Location**: Jackson, Wyoming, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — both an annual Business License (Finance Dept.) and a Basic Use Permit (BUP) from the Planning Dept. are required to legally operate an STR anywhere in town.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — hosts must register with the Wyoming Department of Revenue for a sales tax license, collect taxes, and file returns.
- **Permit Fee**: Per current Town fee schedule for STR BUP plus annual business license; exact amounts Unknown (see Town fee schedule).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Outside Lodging Overlay (residential zones): max 60 total rental nights per unit per calendar year and a maximum of 3 separate stays per year. Inside Lodging Overlay/Planned Resort Zone: no such cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Wyoming statewide 4% sales tax plus 5% lodging tax on STRs; plus applicable local taxes.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Dual system: Town of Jackson permits STRs in residential zones (NL-1 to NL-5, NM-1, NM-2, NH-1, R, MHP, OR) with strict limits, plus the Lodging Overlay/Snow King Resort District. Teton County prohibits STRs in most residential areas unless in specific approved developments.
- **Minimum Stay**: STRs defined as occupancy of fewer than 30 consecutive days; leases of 31+ days are exempt. Leases of 30+ days that limit occupancy to under 30 days are treated as short-term.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Advertisements must include the STR license number, and online ads must include a link to the Town of Jackson short-term rental law; operators responsible for collecting/remitting sales and lodging taxes.
- **Effective Date**: January 1, 2024 (Ordinance 1402 governs Lodging Overlay size restrictions)
- **Compliance Notes**: Outside Lodging Overlay requires annual BUP renewal (expires Dec. 31) and annual neighbor noticing to owners within 200–300 feet, plus HOA notice. HOAs must approve STRs for Town rules to apply. STR units subject to building and fire codes.
- **Key Notes**: Property location (Town vs. County, inside vs. outside Lodging Overlay) dramatically changes whether STR is allowed.
- **Penalties**: Properties that violate STR requirements will not be issued a BUP for a minimum of five years. In Teton County, fines up to $750 per offense, with each day a separate offense.
- **Sources**: https://www.jacksonwy.gov/335/Short-Term-Rentals ; Town of Jackson official STR page (jacksonwy.gov/335); Teton County (tetoncountywy.gov/653); Buckrail; Avalara MyLodgeTax; ShelterJH
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.jacksonwy.gov/335/Short-Term-Rentals](https://www.jacksonwy.gov/335/Short-Term-Rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wyoming-jackson/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wyoming-jackson/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="us-wyoming-pinedale"></a>Pinedale, Wyoming
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wyoming-pinedale`
- **Location**: Pinedale, Wyoming, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Permit fee required (amount set by Town; contact Town of Pinedale Planning & Zoning at paz@townofpinedale.us for current schedule). Separate permit required per STR unit.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum 10 guests per STR dwelling at any one time.
- **Tax Rate**: Wyoming state sales tax (4%) + state lodging tax (5%) = 9% combined state rate. STRs classified as lodging facilities; must register with Wyoming Department of Revenue.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs permitted with owner-occupancy in zones A, R-S, R-1, R-2, R-2A (hosted/owner-occupied only; one permit per owner; parcels 2+ acres may qualify for a second permit with staff review). STRs NOT permitted in zones I-1, I-2, UT, R-4, and MH. STRs not permitted in multifamily dwellings in A, R-S, R-1, R-2, R-2A zones. ADU STRs allowed in compliant zones.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: One permit per owner in residential zones (A, R-S, R-1, R-2, R-2A). Parcels of 2+ acres may receive a second permit subject to staff review.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: All STR advertisements on any website must display the permit number or an image of the permit.
- **Effective Date**: 2021-10-01 (Ordinance 682, original); amended and restated 2024-10-14 (Amendment to §475-342, passed three readings Sept 9 / Sept 23 / Oct 14, 2024)
- **Compliance Notes**: Owner must permanently reside on the same lot as the STR and must be present during rental periods. No outdoor STRs, tents, campers, RVs, or unattached accessory structures (sheds, garages) permitted. Each STR may only be rented to one group at a time (single booking). No signage on property indicating STR use; property must outwardly appear residential. Written neighbor notification required in zones A, R-S, R-1, R-2, R-2A (must include STR address, owner name, and contact info). Floor plan with fire escape routes required as part of permit application.
- **Key Notes**: Pinedale passed Ordinance 682 in Spring 2021 creating Article XLI of Chapter 475 of the Municipal Code, enforced from October 1, 2021. The ordinance was substantively amended in October 2024. All STRs must hold a valid Short-Term Rental Permit (STRP). Properties that do not meet the criteria must cease operations.
- **Penalties**: Violation of Article XLI is punishable pursuant to Chapter 475, Article XXXV (Violations) and revocation of the STR permit. Advertising a property as an STR constitutes prima facie evidence of operation. Town works with an external contract enforcement agency.
- **Sources**: Town of Pinedale Official Notice: https://www.townofpinedale.us/post/public-notice-short-term-rentals | Town of Pinedale Zoning Page: https://www.townofpinedale.us/zoning | Municipal Code Article XLI (eCode360, current through 2024-10-14): https://ecode360.com/37270915
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wyoming-pinedale/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wyoming-pinedale/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="us-wyoming-teton-county"></a>Teton County, Wyoming
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `us-wyoming-teton-county`
- **Location**: Teton County, Wyoming, United States (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: No STR permit fee applicable for most residential properties (STRs are prohibited, not permitted). For properties in approved resort zones, a Zoning Verification Certificate (ZVC) application is required — confirm fees with Teton County Planning Division.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not applicable for most residential properties as STRs under 31 days are prohibited. In approved resort zones, standard occupancy limits apply.
- **Tax Rate**: Wyoming state sales tax 4% + Wyoming state lodging tax 5% = 9% state-level taxes. Teton County/Town of Jackson local option lodging taxes may also apply — verify current rates with Teton County or Town of Jackson.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Short-term rentals (under 31 days) are PROHIBITED in Teton County for all standard residential properties under Land Development Regulations (LDRs) Section 6.1.4.A. STRs are ONLY permitted in: (1) Resort Zones (Teton Village, Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis, Snake River Sporting Club, Grand Targhee Resort); (2) Jackson Hole Racquet Club Resort Commercial Area (Teton Pines). All other residential properties may only be rented for a minimum of 31 days.
- **Minimum Stay**: 31
- **Density Rules / Caps**: N/A — STRs effectively banned in all non-resort-zone residential areas. In permitted resort zones, density governed by applicable LDR zoning provisions.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: All listings on Airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway, or any vacation rental platform must comply with LDRs and must not advertise rentals of less than 31 days unless the property is specifically in an approved resort zone. Non-compliant listings will be referred to the County Attorney.
- **Effective Date**: LDR restrictions have been in place and actively enforced; Teton County Board reconfirmed enforcement in recent years. LDR Section 6.1.4.A and 6.1.5 govern.
- **Compliance Notes**: The Teton County Board of County Commissioners has confirmed and actively enforces the current STR restrictions pursuant to LDRs Section 6.1.4.A (residential uses) and Section 6.1.5 (STR regulations). Any lease or rental agreement (written or verbal) must be for 31 days or more and may not restrict occupancy for less than 31 days. Accessory Residential Units (guest houses) on residential properties may only be rented to persons employed within Teton County, family members, or guests of the primary occupant, with a minimum rental period of 90 days. The County Planning and Building Department actively monitors online platforms for non-compliant listings.
- **Key Notes**: Teton County (unincorporated areas outside the Town of Jackson) represents one of the most restrictive STR environments in the western United States. The 31-day minimum rental requirement effectively bans traditional vacation-style STRs throughout most of the county. The Town of Jackson (within Teton County) has its own separate STR permitting system under Jackson Municipal Code Chapter 5.60 (which does permit licensed STRs within certain zones in town). Violations are actively prosecuted. Note: 'Teton County, Wyoming' as a regulatory jurisdiction refers to unincorporated county areas; the Town of Jackson has separate rules.
- **Penalties**: Fine of up to $750 per offense. Each day of continued violation is a separate offense (per Wyoming Statutes, as enforced by Teton County LDR). Violations referred to County Attorney. Wyoming Statutes authorize county to seek abatement.
- **Sources**: Teton County Official STR Violations Page: https://www.tetoncountywy.gov/653/Short-Term-Rental-Violations ; Teton County FAQ – Can I rent out my home?: https://www.tetoncountywy.gov/Faq.aspx?QID=362 ; Teton County Planning FAQs (STR): https://www.tetoncountywy.gov/m/faq?cat=60 ; Teton County LDR Section 6.1.5 (referenced at): https://www.tetoncountywy.gov/faq.aspx?TID=60
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wyoming-teton-county/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/us-wyoming-teton-county/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-29 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="intl-albania-tirana"></a>Tirana, Tirana County
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-albania-tirana`
- **Location**: Tirana, Tirana County, Albania (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Ministry of Tourism categorization
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Small municipal registration fees
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Varies by categorization class
- **Tax Rate**: 6% reduced tourism VAT plus local tourist tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in residential areas
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: Hosts must register and classify their properties with the Ministry of Tourism and Environment and report stays to the local municipality.
- **Key Notes**: Property categorization and registration with Ministry of Tourism required.
- **Penalties**: Fines or registry suspension
- **Sources**: https://e-albania.al ; Albania Ministry of Tourism and Environment 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://e-albania.al](https://e-albania.al)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-albania-tirana/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-albania-tirana/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-algeria-algiers"></a>Algiers, Algiers
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-algeria-algiers`
- **Location**: Algiers, Algeria (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Declaration to the local commune (APC) under the homestay framework is required)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits
- **Tax Rate**: Standard personal income tax on rental yields
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: No
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Renting is governed by the national homestay (logement chez l'habitant) framework. Hosts are legally required to report the identity of all foreign guests to the local commune (APC) or police station (under Law 08-11).
- **Key Notes**: Commune (APC) declaration required; mandatory identity reporting to police for foreign guests.
- **Penalties**: Security audits and fines for failing to report foreign guests.
- **Sources**: Algerian Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-algeria-algiers/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-algeria-algiers/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-caribbean-antigua"></a>Antigua and Barbuda, N/A
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-caribbean-antigua`
- **Location**: Antigua and Barbuda, N/A, Antigua and Barbuda (Americas)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Ministry of Tourism + IRD registration; Tourism Licensing and Classification Act; Non-citizens: Landholding Licence
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: IRD registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: ABST 14% on accommodation + Tourism Guest Levy US$3–5/person/night (by ADR); property tax 0.1–0.5%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Landholding Licence required for non-citizen owners; ABST 14% (high for Caribbean)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Non-citizen owners must obtain Non-Citizens Landholding Licence
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Non-citizens must obtain Non-Citizens Landholding Licence to own and rent property. ABST 14% is high for Caribbean region. Tourism Guest Levy collected from guests and remitted to IRD. ABIA (Antigua Barbuda Investment Authority) governs foreign investment.
- **Key Notes**: Non-citizen Landholding Licence required; 14% ABST + US$3–5/night levy; ABIA investment authority.
- **Penalties**: Standard IRD tax non-compliance; license revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.visitantiguabarbuda.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.visitantiguabarbuda.com](https://www.visitantiguabarbuda.com)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-caribbean-antigua/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-caribbean-antigua/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-argentina-bariloche"></a>Bariloche, Río Negro Province
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-argentina-bariloche`
- **Location**: Bariloche, Río Negro Province, Argentina (Americas)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — municipal tourist accommodation habilitación from Municipalidad de Bariloche; Ordenanza 1526-CM-05
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Municipal habilitación fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: National income tax (ARCA) + Ingresos Brutos; CUIT required
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Ordenanza 1526-CM-05; housing crisis driving crackdowns on informal accommodations
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Municipal habilitación required under Ordenanza 1526-CM-05. Municipality conducting crackdowns due to housing crisis. High percentage of informal listings flagged. Guest identity verification required. DNU 70/2023 provides contracting freedom but does NOT exempt from municipal habilitación.
- **Key Notes**: Municipal habilitación required; housing crisis enforcement crackdown; informal listing crackdown; CUIT + Ingresos Brutos.
- **Penalties**: Significant fines; tourist safety risks
- **Sources**: https://www.barilocheturismo.gob.ar
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.barilocheturismo.gob.ar](https://www.barilocheturismo.gob.ar)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-argentina-bariloche/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-argentina-bariloche/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-argentina-buenos-aires"></a>Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-argentina-buenos-aires`
- **Location**: Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes - mandatory ATT Property Registry (ENTUR) registration
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes - ARCA tax registration
- **Permit Fee**: Registration free, virtual via TAD system
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Per-stay 1 night to max 3 months
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown; >75% units in one building reclassified as hotel-like
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax; DUU fee US$0.75/day per non-resident guest over 12
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Co-ownership consortium notification required
- **Minimum Stay**: Minimum one night
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Single-owner buildings >75% tourist units = hotel reclassification
- **Insurance Required**: Yes - civil liability insurance for third-party damage
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration number must appear on all listings/ads
- **Effective Date**: Law 6255; ENTUR Resolution 8/25
- **Compliance Notes**: Safety standards: smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, gas/electrical certs, first-aid kit
- **Key Notes**: Free online ATT registry; DUU tourist fee collection mandatory
- **Penalties**: Delisting, municipal fines, tax penalties
- **Sources**: https://tramitesadistancia.gob.ar/tramitesadistancia/inicio-tramite?id=3834 ; airbnb.com/help/article/2986; airbtics.com/airbnb-rules-in-buenos-aires-argentina; thelatinvestor.com/blogs/news/buenos-aires-airbnb
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://tramitesadistancia.gob.ar/tramitesadistancia/inicio-tramite?id=3834](https://tramitesadistancia.gob.ar/tramitesadistancia/inicio-tramite?id=3834)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-argentina-buenos-aires/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-argentina-buenos-aires/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-argentina-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Argentina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-argentina-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Argentina (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Local registration (e.g. ENTUR in Buenos Aires); no single national license
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes - ARCA (former AFIP) tax registration nationwide
- **Permit Fee**: Registration generally free
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown nationally
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Standard income tax; VAT may apply
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Set at local/municipal level
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None nationally; local level
- **Insurance Required**: Required in Buenos Aires; varies elsewhere
- **Platform Obligations**: No explicit national mandate; encouraged to verify registration
- **Effective Date**: Unknown (varies by jurisdiction)
- **Compliance Notes**: Consumer Protection Law 24.240 and Civil/Commercial Code apply
- **Key Notes**: No unified national STR law; ARCA tax registration applies nationally, local rules vary
- **Penalties**: Platform delisting, municipal fines, ARCA tax penalties
- **Sources**: https://www.chileatiende.gob.cl/fichas/9967-registro-de-prestadores-de-servicios-turisticos ; hostaway.com/blog/airbnb-rules-in-argentina; lodgecompliance.com/countries/argentina
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.chileatiende.gob.cl/fichas/9967-registro-de-prestadores-de-servicios-turisticos](https://www.chileatiende.gob.cl/fichas/9967-registro-de-prestadores-de-servicios-turisticos)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-argentina-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-argentina-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-armenia-yerevan"></a>Yerevan, Yerevan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-armenia-yerevan`
- **Location**: Yerevan, Armenia (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Registration under the national tourism framework is mandatory)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Nominal tourism registration fees
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard residential safety limits
- **Tax Rate**: Standard Armenian rental income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: No
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Armenia requires tourism service providers, including short-term rental hosts, to register under the national tourism framework managed by the Tourism Committee. While city permits are not required, condo association rules on guest conduct are common.
- **Key Notes**: National tourism committee registry registration is required; low municipal restriction.
- **Penalties**: Theoretical administrative fines for unregistered tourism operations.
- **Sources**: Tourism Committee of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-armenia-yerevan/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-armenia-yerevan/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-aruba-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Aruba
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-aruba-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Aruba (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Tax registration currently required; formal AQHA permit/licensing pending
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes – register with Aruba Tax Department (BOI portal) for tax filing
- **Permit Fee**: Annual registration/permit fee planned under forthcoming law
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Possible guest limits under future policy
- **Tax Rate**: 12.5% Tourist Levy + USD 3/person/night environmental levy; 7% BBO sales tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Possible; resorts/HOA rules and zoning may restrict
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms expected to ensure listings comply, report activity, and cooperate with tax authorities
- **Effective Date**: Pending – vacation rental law in final phase (as of 2024–2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: Aruba Quality & Hospitality Authority (AQHA) to oversee registration, licensing, hygiene/safety inspections; law in final phase
- **Key Notes**: Mandatory registration/licensing system forthcoming; tax authorities (DIMP) using software to find unregistered listings
- **Penalties**: Fine up to 100% of ground/tax due for non-notification; further legal action possible
- **Sources**: https://www.ict.go.cr/es/servicios-institucionales/registro-de-hospedaje-no-tradicional.html ; lodgecompliance.com/countries/aruba; gobierno.aw; grantthornton.aw; trippz.com; arubanews.ca
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.ict.go.cr/es/servicios-institucionales/registro-de-hospedaje-no-tradicional.html](https://www.ict.go.cr/es/servicios-institucionales/registro-de-hospedaje-no-tradicional.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-aruba-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-aruba-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-aruba-oranjestad"></a>Oranjestad, Oranjestad
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-aruba-oranjestad`
- **Location**: Oranjestad, Aruba (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Formal fee schedule under the forthcoming vacation rental permit framework not yet published. Tourism levy compliance required. Industry body VRPA has proposed a cap of ~3,000 island-wide licenses (7% of residential supply).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None confirmed nationally
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown – to be determined in the forthcoming regulatory framework
- **Tax Rate**: 12.5% tourist tax on rental revenue + USD $3 per night tourism levy per guest. Income tax obligations also apply. Exact composite rate depends on final regulatory framework.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Structural/spatial planning (ruimtelijke ordening) to be governed by the Ministry of Infrastructure under the forthcoming framework. No island-wide zone ban identified currently.
- **Minimum Stay**: None mandated nationally
- **Density Rules / Caps**: VRPA has proposed capping licenses at 7% of residential unit supply (~3,000 island-wide). This is a proposal, not yet enacted law.
- **Insurance Required**: Hygiene and safety inspections to be required under the forthcoming framework via the Department of Inspection and Hygiene (DWH).
- **Platform Obligations**: Compliance with tourism levy and tax remittance expected of platforms or operators listing on Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com. Formal platform mandates under the new framework are pending.
- **Effective Date**: Pending – comprehensive legal framework announced for presentation from June 2024 onwards; still in finalization as of May 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: As of May 2026, Aruba's government announced that the comprehensive vacation rental policy is in its final phase of completion, with a structural legal framework under active preparation by five ministries (Tourism, Public Health, Infrastructure, Finance, and Economic Affairs). Registration of every vacation rental will be required. The Department of Inspection and Hygiene will conduct hygiene and safety inspections. Laws must be both changed and newly introduced to implement the framework.
- **Key Notes**: Aruba has been actively discussing vacation rental regulation for years. The government stresses the need for a level playing field between vacation rentals and hotels. The tourism levy and 12.5% tourist tax currently apply. Approximately 30% of Aruba's visitors use vacation rentals instead of hotels. The formal permit process is expected to require registration with the DWH and digital licensing. Oranjestad is a smaller STR market (~$32,309 avg. annual revenue per listing based on 2026 data).
- **Penalties**: Unknown pending formal framework; non-compliance with existing tax obligations (tourism levy) can trigger tax enforcement actions.
- **Sources**: https://www.gobierno.aw/en/vacation-rental-policy-is-in-its-final-phase, https://www.arubatoday.com/new-regulation-for-homeowners-of-vacation-rentals/, https://www.eanews.com/new-policy-to-regulate-vacation-rentals-in-aruba-is-in-its-final-phase/, https://www.vrparuba.com/vacation-rental-professionals-aruba-vrpa-presents-directive-on-responsible-and-sustainable-vacations-rentals-in-aruba/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-aruba-oranjestad/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-aruba-oranjestad/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-australia-adelaide"></a>Adelaide, South Australia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-australia-adelaide`
- **Location**: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — SA Tourism Commission registration required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: GST 10%; no SA-specific STR levy (unlike Victoria)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: SA Tourism Commission registration required
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: More permissive than Victoria. No dedicated STR levy enacted (unlike Victoria's 7.5%). SA Tourism Commission registration required. Growing wine region and festival market.
- **Key Notes**: SA Tourism registration required; no STR levy (unlike Victoria); more permissive framework; GST 10%.
- **Penalties**: Fines for unregistered
- **Sources**: https://www.tourism.sa.gov.au
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourism.sa.gov.au](https://www.tourism.sa.gov.au)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-adelaide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-adelaide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-australia-brisbane"></a>Brisbane, Queensland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-australia-brisbane`
- **Location**: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Council notification required)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: 150% surcharge on municipal rates (property taxes)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (but renting >59 days triggers rate surcharge)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits
- **Tax Rate**: Standard income tax + 150% municipal council rate surcharge
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (Requires development approval in certain zones)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (surcharge designed to return properties to long-term market)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Must report listings data to council
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Brisbane City Council charges a 150% surcharge on council rates (property taxes) for properties rented out as STRs for more than 59 days per year.
- **Key Notes**: 150% council rate surcharge on properties rented as STRs > 59 days/year.
- **Penalties**: Backpayment of surcharged rates and planning violation fines.
- **Sources**: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/laws-and-permits/local-laws/community-consultation-and-new-local-laws/proposed-short-stay-accommodation-local-law-2025 ; Brisbane City Council
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/laws-and-permits/local-laws/community-consultation-and-new-local-laws/proposed-short-stay-accommodation-local-law-2025](https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/laws-and-permits/local-laws/community-consultation-and-new-local-laws/proposed-short-stay-accommodation-local-law-2025)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-brisbane/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-brisbane/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-australia-byronbay"></a>Byron Bay, New South Wales
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-australia-byronbay`
- **Location**: Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Mandatory NSW Short-Term Rental Accommodation Register registration)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee applies (~$65 AUD initial, $25 AUD annual)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (but unhosted rentals subject to low day caps)
- **Rental Day Cap**: 60 days per year for unhosted properties in most zones; unlimited for hosted
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum 2 adults per bedroom
- **Tax Rate**: Standard Australian income tax + GST if turnover > $75k AUD
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (Unhosted rentals restricted in residential and rural zones)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (Strict caps enforced by Byron Shire Council)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes (must comply with NSW Code of Conduct insurance rules)
- **Platform Obligations**: Must display registration number on listings; automatic compliance tracking
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: NSW Code of Conduct applies. Byron Shire has a strict 60-day annual cap on unhosted lets, lower than the state standard of 180 days.
- **Key Notes**: Strict 60-day annual cap on unhosted lets + NSW STRA registration.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to $1,100 AUD for individual breaches and $5,500 AUD for corporations.
- **Sources**: https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/STRA ; Byron Shire Council / NSW Planning
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/STRA](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/STRA)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-byronbay/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-byronbay/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-australia-cairns"></a>Cairns, Queensland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-australia-cairns`
- **Location**: Cairns, Queensland, Australia (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: No specific STR licence fee at local government level. Development application (DA) fees may apply if change-of-use approval is required (varies by property; typically AUD $500–$3,000+). GST registration required if annual turnover exceeds AUD $75,000.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: No annual rental day cap imposed by Cairns Regional Council or Queensland state government as of mid-2026
- **Occupancy Limit**: Subject to Queensland Development Code, Building Code of Australia, and National Construction Code. No STR-specific occupancy formula in council planning scheme; standard habitability and fire egress rules apply.
- **Tax Rate**: GST (10%) applies if host is registered/required to register. Queensland does not impose a state-level short-term rental levy or tourism bed tax as of mid-2026. No Cairns-specific STR accommodation tax.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Governed by Cairns Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016. STRs in residential zones may be classified as 'Short-term Accommodation' (a defined use). This use is 'Code Assessable' or 'Impact Assessable' in certain residential zones, potentially requiring a DA. Tourist accommodation zones are more permissive. The Tropical North Queensland Regional Plan is a higher-order document.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay mandated by council or state
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit density or neighbourhood quota rules identified in current Cairns Planning Scheme
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated by regulation; strongly recommended. Body corporates (strata) may require public liability insurance and may independently restrict STRs.
- **Platform Obligations**: No Queensland or Cairns-specific platform licensing or data-reporting obligations as of mid-2026. Federal ATO data-matching program: platforms (Airbnb, Stayz) must report host income data to the Australian Taxation Office annually.
- **Effective Date**: Cairns Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016 (as amended); ATO data-matching ongoing
- **Compliance Notes**: Queensland has not enacted the state-level STR registration framework that some other Australian states (e.g., NSW, SA, WA) have adopted. Cairns Regional Council regulates STRs primarily through its planning scheme's use definitions. Hosts in body corporate buildings must comply with by-laws, which may ban or restrict STRs. ATO income reporting obligations apply to all hosts.
- **Key Notes**: Queensland is one of the less regulated Australian states for STRs at the state level as of mid-2026. Cairns, as a major tropical tourism hub (gateway to Great Barrier Reef), has a large STR market with relatively light touch regulation. Body corporate restrictions in apartment buildings are the most common practical limitation. Hosts must declare rental income to the ATO.
- **Penalties**: Planning scheme violations (operating unapproved short-term accommodation): Council can issue show-cause notices, enforcement notices, and fines. Penalties under the Planning Act 2016 (Qld) can reach AUD $18,810+ per offence for individuals. Tax non-compliance penalties under federal law.
- **Sources**: Cairns Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016 (cairns.qld.gov.au), Queensland Planning Act 2016, Australian Taxation Office (ato.gov.au) sharing economy reporting, Queensland Department of Housing STR review documentation
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-cairns/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-cairns/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="intl-australia-canberra"></a>Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-australia-canberra`
- **Location**: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes – the ACT introduced a mandatory registration and licensing framework for short-term rental accommodation. Under the Planning Act 2023 (ACT) and amendments to the ACT Planning and Development framework, hosts must register their property. The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) and ACT Planning Directorate oversee compliance. As of 2025, all STR operators in the ACT must hold a valid registration through Access Canberra.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes – ATO GST if turnover exceeds AUD 75,000. ACT Revenue Office: land tax and general rates apply; investment properties used for short-term rental are subject to land tax. The ACT's Lease Variation Charge may apply if land use changes.
- **Permit Fee**: ACT STR registration fee: approximately AUD 350–500 per property per year (as of 2025 schedule; confirm current year via Access Canberra). DA fees apply if planning approval required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes – ACT STR regulations distinguish between 'hosted' (host-present, principal residence) and 'unhosted' (whole-of-home, non-principal-residence) rentals. Unhosted rentals face a cap of 180 nights per year. Hosted rentals in principal residences have fewer restrictions.
- **Rental Day Cap**: 180 nights per calendar year for unhosted (non-principal-residence) STR properties. Hosted (principal residence) properties: no confirmed annual day cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set by registration conditions. General guideline: 2 guests per bedroom. ACT Health and safety standards apply.
- **Tax Rate**: No ACT-specific STR levy. GST at 10% above threshold. ACT land tax: applies to investment properties; rates vary by property value (general residential threshold AUD 150,000, rates 0.36%–1.14%). No dedicated ACT STR surcharge as of August 2026.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: ACT Planning Scheme (Territory Plan 2023): residential zones (RZ1–RZ5) permit short-term accommodation subject to registration conditions. The 180-night cap for unhosted rentals functions as a de facto zoning restriction. RZ1 (suburban) zones have lower density tolerances.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay mandated by ACT regulation. Some strata/owners corporation rules may impose minimums.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No confirmed neighbourhood density or concentration cap under ACT rules beyond the 180-night unhosted cap.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated by ACT legislation, but registration conditions require compliance with safety standards. ACT Owners Corporations Act 2003 may require body corporate approval.
- **Platform Obligations**: The ACT Government has engaged with platforms on data sharing. Airbnb and Stayz have cooperated with ACT Government data requests. No mandatory platform levy-collection requirement as of August 2026 (unlike Victoria).
- **Effective Date**: ACT STR registration framework: operative from mid-2023 (phased in); 180-night cap effective 2023. Current registration requirements active as of August 2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: The ACT's 180-night cap for unhosted rentals was introduced to address housing affordability in Canberra. The ACT Government has signalled intent to tighten enforcement. Access Canberra conducts compliance audits. Operators must display registration number in all listings.
- **Key Notes**: Canberra has a significant STR market driven by government/diplomatic short-term relocations and tourism. The 180-night cap is among the most concrete STR restrictions of any Australian jurisdiction outside NSW. Non-compliance enforcement has increased since 2024. The ACT is a leasehold jurisdiction — all land is Crown leasehold, meaning STR use must align with the Crown lease purpose.
- **Penalties**: Operating without registration: fines up to AUD 15,000 for individuals under ACT planning legislation. Exceeding 180-night cap: infringement notices and potential deregistration. ACT Planning Directorate and Access Canberra can issue compliance directions.
- **Sources**: ACT Planning Act 2023 (legislation.act.gov.au); Access Canberra STR registration portal (accesscanberra.act.gov.au); ACT Revenue Office (revenue.act.gov.au); ACT Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (planning.act.gov.au); ATO (ato.gov.au).
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-canberra/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-canberra/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="intl-australia-darwin"></a>Darwin, Northern Territory
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-australia-darwin`
- **Location**: Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Darwin City Council and the Northern Territory Government do not operate a dedicated STRA registration system as of August 2026. Properties must comply with NT Planning Scheme requirements. A development permit may be required for change of use (e.g., residential to tourist accommodation) depending on zone and scale. The NT does not have a standalone short-term rental licensing framework.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes – ATO GST registration if annual turnover exceeds AUD 75,000. NT does not have a state-equivalent land tax but has a Stamp Duty regime and council rates that may be reclassified for commercial-scale operations.
- **Permit Fee**: Development permit fees under NT Planning Commission: vary by project type. NT Government fees schedule applies. No flat STR-specific fee confirmed.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No primary residence requirement under NT Planning Scheme or Darwin council rules as of 2026.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No confirmed annual day cap in Darwin or the NT as of August 2026.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set by development permit conditions and the National Construction Code. No confirmed STR-specific occupancy cap beyond building standards.
- **Tax Rate**: No NT-specific STR levy or tax. GST at 10% applies above AUD 75,000 threshold. Darwin City Council general rates apply; no differential STR rate confirmed.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: NT Planning Scheme (administered by NT Planning Commission): residential zones permit dwelling use; commercial tourist accommodation typically requires a development permit. Darwin's planning zones include Residential (R1–R5), Commercial, and Mixed Use.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay mandated by NT or Darwin regulations.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No STR density or neighbourhood caps under NT or Darwin City Council rules.
- **Insurance Required**: Not legislatively mandated. Recommended for operators.
- **Platform Obligations**: No NT-specific platform reporting or collection obligations as of August 2026.
- **Effective Date**: NT Planning Scheme current version; Darwin City Council rates policy 2025–2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: The NT has a relatively light regulatory environment for STR compared to southern states. Darwin is a smaller STR market. The NT Government has not announced plans for a dedicated STRA registration regime as of mid-2026. Operators should check individual body corporate/strata by-laws.
- **Key Notes**: Darwin's seasonal tourism (Dry Season: May–October) drives significant STR activity. The relative lack of formal STR-specific regulation means compliance is largely self-managed. ATO rental property income reporting obligations apply. The NT Government monitors housing affordability but has not introduced STR-specific measures.
- **Penalties**: Operating without required development permit: fines under NT Planning Act 1999 (up to AUD 50,000 for individuals). Council enforcement powers for amenity nuisance breaches.
- **Sources**: NT Planning Commission (ntlis.nt.gov.au/planning); Darwin City Council (darwin.nt.gov.au); NT Planning Act 1999; ATO (ato.gov.au).
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-darwin/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-darwin/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="intl-australia-gold-coast"></a>Gold Coast, Queensland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-australia-gold-coast`
- **Location**: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No dedicated STR licence; property must be in the correct council rates category (short-term accommodation), which serves as the annual rental accommodation classification. Development approval (Material Change of Use) may be required for unhosted properties in residential zones.
- **Tax Registration Required**: No state STR levy. All income must be declared to the ATO; platforms auto-report via the Sharing Economy Reporting Regime (SERR). GST registration only if turnover exceeds AUD $75,000 and supplying commercial-residential premises.
- **Permit Fee**: No mandatory STR registration fee. MCU development application fees apply where approval is needed. Unknown exact figures.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No. Both hosted and unhosted (whole-home) STRs permitted. Owner-occupiers living on-site hosting four or fewer guests are generally exempt from formal planning approval.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None. Operation permitted 365 days per year with no citywide night cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Owner-occupier home-based business exemption applies for four or fewer guests; otherwise Unknown / set via planning conditions.
- **Tax Rate**: No state short-stay levy (unlike Victoria's 7.5%). GST 10% only applies to commercial-residential supply above threshold; standard residential STRs are input-taxed.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: In low, medium and high-density residential zones, short-term accommodation is typically assessable, requiring an MCU application. Code-assessable applications take ~35 business days; impact-assessable involve public notification and can take months. 'Party house' controls apply in mapped areas.
- **Minimum Stay**: Short-term accommodation defined as paid stays under three months (less than 3 consecutive months).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No citywide density caps. Body corporates may restrict rentals shorter than 30 days through by-laws (per 2020 Qld court decision), depending on the governing strata Act.
- **Insurance Required**: $10M public liability insurance recommended/expected for hosts.
- **Platform Obligations**: No current platform delisting mandate; platforms auto-report income via SERR. A proposed statewide registration scheme could require platforms to list only registered properties (not yet enacted).
- **Effective Date**: Ongoing; framework under Planning Act 2016 / Planning Regulation 2017 and Gold Coast City Plan. Smoke alarm deadline 1 January 2027.
- **Compliance Notes**: Queensland smoke alarm laws require interconnected photoelectric alarms in every bedroom, hallway and on each storey (all dwellings must comply by 1 January 2027). Pool safety certificates required if a pool/spa is present.
- **Key Notes**: One of Australia's most STR-friendly markets — no night cap, no state levy, no mandatory registration. Distinction between hosted (generally exempt) and unhosted (likely needs MCU) stays is the key compliance factor. As of May 2024, 11,430 STR properties were voluntarily registered.
- **Penalties**: Councils can issue compliance notices, infringements and prosecute local-law breaches, often up to 50 penalty units (~AUD $8,345 at 2025–26 rates). Operating without required DA is a development offence under the Planning Act 2016.
- **Sources**: https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Planning-and-building/Planning-rules/City-Plan ; Gold Coast City Council (goldcoast.qld.gov.au); Houst Gold Coast guide; Houst Queensland guide; Switch Solutions state-by-state guide; Hometime Australia guide (2026)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Planning-and-building/Planning-rules/City-Plan](https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Planning-and-building/Planning-rules/City-Plan)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-gold-coast/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-gold-coast/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-australia-hobart"></a>Hobart, Tasmania
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-australia-hobart`
- **Location**: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Mandatory Planning Permit / Development Approval)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Permit application fees apply
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (but new secondary permits are banned in residential zones)
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (if permitted)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Based on planning permit conditions
- **Tax Rate**: Standard income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (Absolute ban on new permits for non-primary/secondary residences in residential zones)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (moratorium blocks new secondary permits in residential zones)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Display permit details on listings
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: In residential zones, new planning permits for short-term visitor accommodation in secondary residences are banned.
- **Key Notes**: Absolute ban on new secondary residence STR permits in residential zones.
- **Penalties**: Significant fines for operating without development approval under Tasmanian planning law.
- **Sources**: https://www.hobartcity.com.au/Development/Planning/Short-stay-accommodation ; Hobart City Council / Tasmanian Planning Commission
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.hobartcity.com.au/Development/Planning/Short-stay-accommodation](https://www.hobartcity.com.au/Development/Planning/Short-stay-accommodation)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-hobart/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-hobart/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-australia-melbourne"></a>Melbourne, Victoria
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-australia-melbourne`
- **Location**: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No statewide license; hosts/platforms responsible for the levy must register with the State Revenue Office (SRO) short stay levy system. Some local councils operate separate registration/permit schemes (distinct from SRO).
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — for direct bookings, the owner must register for the short stay levy with the SRO and lodge returns; platforms register separately and need not register individual properties.
- **Permit Fee**: No registration fee documented; the cost is the 7.5% levy itself. Local council registration/permit fees may apply (amounts vary; Unknown).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — but the owner's/renter's principal place of residence is exempt from the levy (i.e., levy targets non-primary-residence short stays).
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statewide night cap as of 2025–2026 (proposed but not enacted); individual councils may introduce their own night limits, typically targeting unhosted investment properties.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown (no statewide occupancy cap; set by planning/local laws if any).
- **Tax Rate**: 7.5% Short Stay Levy on the total booking fee (including accommodation charge, cleaning fees, GST and the levy itself), excluding credit card fees. Applies to stays under 28 consecutive days.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Councils may regulate short stays through planning and local laws; owners corporations (OCs) can ban short-stay use of lots via a special resolution (75% owner approval).
- **Minimum Stay**: Levy applies to stays of less than 28 consecutive days (28+ days not subject to the levy and falls outside the short-stay definition).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown statewide; left to local councils.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown (no statewide STR insurance mandate sourced).
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, Stayz, Booking.com) must register for the levy and collect/remit it on all bookings made through their platform; platforms do not register individual properties. Airbnb auto-collects/remits since Jan 1, 2025.
- **Effective Date**: Short Stay Levy Act 2024 — levy effective 1 January 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Lodgement frequency depends on total booking fees: quarterly if $75,000+ annually, otherwise annual; if annual lodgers exceed $75,000 they must switch to quarterly. Direct bookings = host self-lodges via SRO portal.
- **Key Notes**: Short stay defined as less than 28 consecutive days where guests do not live there. Existing council-specific STR charges removed once state levy took effect. Revenue funds Homes Victoria (social/affordable housing, 25% to regional Victoria).
- **Penalties**: Unknown for specific levy penalty amounts (standard SRO non-lodgement/non-payment penalties and interest apply).
- **Sources**: https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/short-stay-levy ; Victorian State Revenue Office (sro.vic.gov.au, updated Jan 2026); Parliament of Victoria; Airbnb (help/article/3819); hostaway.com; lodgify.com; mlslegal.com.au (Jan 2026)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/short-stay-levy](https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/short-stay-levy)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-melbourne/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-melbourne/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-australia-mornington-peninsula"></a>Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-australia-mornington-peninsula`
- **Location**: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes – Victoria introduced the Short Stay Levy Act 2025 and associated registration requirements effective 1 January 2025. All short-stay accommodation providers (rentals under 28 days) must register with the Victorian Government's short-stay accommodation register administered by Consumer Affairs Victoria / Rental Accommodation Register. Additionally, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council requires compliance with its Planning Scheme; some properties require a planning permit for 'short-term rental accommodation' use depending on zone and frequency.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes – Victorian Short Stay Levy: a 7.5% levy on short-stay accommodation revenue applies from 1 January 2025. Also ATO GST if turnover exceeds AUD 75,000. State Revenue Office (SRO) Victoria land tax applies to investment properties.
- **Permit Fee**: Victorian registration fee: AUD 375 per property per year (as of 2025 commencement). Planning permit fees under Mornington Peninsula Shire Council's fees schedule vary (AUD 1,300–3,000+ for straightforward applications).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not a blanket requirement, but Victoria's Short Stay Levy exempts principal place of residence for up to 180 days per year without levy obligation (conditions apply). Non-principal-residence properties face full levy.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No hard statutory day cap statewide. However, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council's planning scheme has been updated to treat frequent short-stay use of dwellings as a 'short-term rental accommodation' use requiring a planning permit in residential zones, effectively creating a permitting threshold. Council has proposed but not yet enacted hard caps as of August 2026.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set by planning permit conditions and the Building Code of Australia. Mornington Peninsula Shire has specific conditions limiting guests per property in residential areas.
- **Tax Rate**: 7.5% Victorian Short Stay Levy on gross short-stay revenue (effective 1 January 2025). GST 10% if applicable. Land tax varies (0.2%–2.55% of property value above threshold).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme: residential zones (GRZ, NRZ, LDRZ) require planning permits for short-term rental accommodation. Rural and green wedge zones have additional restrictions. The Peninsula is subject to Vegetation Protection Overlays and Environmental Significance Overlays that can affect permit outcomes.
- **Minimum Stay**: No state-mandated minimum stay. Council planning permit conditions may impose minimums in sensitive areas.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Mornington Peninsula Shire has discussed density caps in high-impact areas (e.g., Sorrento, Portsea, Rye, Rosebud) but no confirmed hard neighbourhood quota rules enacted as of August 2026.
- **Insurance Required**: Not legally mandated, but Victorian Registration requires properties to meet safety standards. Public liability insurance strongly recommended. Owners corporations (strata) may mandate insurance.
- **Platform Obligations**: Under the Short Stay Levy Act 2025, booking platforms (Airbnb, Stayz etc.) operating in Victoria have data-sharing and levy-collection obligations. Platforms may be required to collect and remit the 7.5% levy on behalf of hosts.
- **Effective Date**: Victorian Short Stay Levy Act 2025: 1 January 2025. Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme amendments: various, most recent significant STRA amendment 2023–2024.
- **Compliance Notes**: Victoria's Short Stay Levy Act 2025 is a landmark reform making Victoria the first Australian state with a purpose-built short-stay levy. Mornington Peninsula Shire is one of the most impacted regions given high holiday demand and resident complaints. Council has concurrent planning enforcement powers.
- **Key Notes**: The 7.5% levy revenue is partially directed to social and affordable housing. Hosts operating without registration face significant penalties. The Mornington Peninsula market is highly active (Portsea, Sorrento, Rye, Blairgowrie, Rosebud) and under close regulatory scrutiny. Some owners corporations in holiday apartment complexes have passed by-laws restricting or banning STRA.
- **Penalties**: Operating without Victorian registration: fines up to AUD 9,913 (60 penalty units, 2025 rate). Non-payment of levy: interest and ATO-style enforcement by SRO Victoria. Planning permit breaches: Mornington Peninsula Shire can issue enforcement notices, fines up to AUD 99,132 (600 penalty units) under Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Vic).
- **Sources**: Short Stay Levy Act 2025 (Vic) (legislation.vic.gov.au); Consumer Affairs Victoria (consumer.vic.gov.au/short-stay); Mornington Peninsula Shire Planning Scheme (mpsc.vic.gov.au); State Revenue Office Victoria (sro.vic.gov.au); Victorian Department of Transport and Planning.
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-mornington-peninsula/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-mornington-peninsula/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="intl-australia-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Australia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-australia-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Australia (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Varies by state/territory; no national register
- **Tax Registration Required**: Income tax reporting; GST only if commercial-residential
- **Permit Fee**: Varies by state/council
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (varies by jurisdiction)
- **Rental Day Cap**: No national cap; set by states/councils
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set by local planning schemes
- **Tax Rate**: No national STR levy; state levies vary (e.g. VIC 7.5%, ACT 5%)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Set by state/council planning schemes
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown (state/council dependent)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Set by local councils
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Vary by state (e.g. registration display in NSW/WA)
- **Effective Date**: Varies
- **Compliance Notes**: Short-term letting legal nationwide but rules set by each state and territory; no national register or night cap
- **Key Notes**: AHURI May 2026 national report flagged converting long-term homes to STRA; sector ~174,558 listings
- **Penalties**: Vary by state/council
- **Sources**: https://www.ahuri.edu.au/research/final-reports/425; https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/short-term-rental-accommodation
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-australia-noosa"></a>Noosa, Queensland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-australia-noosa`
- **Location**: Noosa, Queensland, Australia (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Mandatory Short Stay Letting Local Law License)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual license fee applies (~$500 to $1,000 AUD depending on property size)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (subject to licensing and zoning)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Strictly capped at 2 people per bedroom (max 12 guests total)
- **Tax Rate**: Standard income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (Banned in low-density residential zones for new applications)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (zoning blocks STR growth in quiet residential areas)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes (Public liability minimum $20m AUD)
- **Platform Obligations**: Must display approved license number
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Mandatory local license, quiet hours, code of conduct, and a designated local responder available 24/7 who must respond on-site within 30 minutes.
- **Key Notes**: Mandatory local license + 30-minute emergency contact response rule.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to $7,000 AUD for operating without a license or breaching code.
- **Sources**: https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/Planning-and-Development/Noosa-Plan-2020/Short-term-accommodation-guide ; Noosa Shire Council
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/Planning-and-Development/Noosa-Plan-2020/Short-term-accommodation-guide](https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/Planning-and-Development/Noosa-Plan-2020/Short-term-accommodation-guide)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-noosa/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-noosa/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-australia-perth"></a>Perth, Western Australia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-australia-perth`
- **Location**: Perth, Western Australia, Australia (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes - state STRA Register (all hosted & unhosted)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Income tax; GST per ATO rules
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee; renewed every 12 months
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (hosted vs unhosted distinction)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unhosted Perth metro >90 nights/yr needs development approval
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: No state STR levy
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Development approval may be required under local planning schemes
- **Minimum Stay**: STRA defined as stays up to three months
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Local planning controls
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Register before advertising; display reg number; report direct bookings
- **Effective Date**: 1 January 2025 (register); 1 January 2026 (approvals/enforcement)
- **Compliance Notes**: From 1 Jan 2026 unregistered properties prohibited from advertising/booking; registration mandatory since 1 Jan 2025
- **Key Notes**: $10,000 STRA Incentive Scheme to convert STR to long-term lease
- **Penalties**: Significant financial penalties for operating unregistered
- **Sources**: https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-local-government-industry-regulation-and-safety/short-term-rental-accommodation-register ; planning.wa.gov.au; holdsworth.com.au WA short-stay 2026 guide
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-local-government-industry-regulation-and-safety/short-term-rental-accommodation-register](https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-local-government-industry-regulation-and-safety/short-term-rental-accommodation-register)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-perth/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-perth/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-australia-sunshine-coast"></a>Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-australia-sunshine-coast`
- **Location**: Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes – Sunshine Coast Council requires compliance with the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 (as amended). Short-term accommodation in residential zones is typically 'code assessable' (requires self-assessment or DA) and may be 'impact assessable' (full DA) depending on scale, frequency, and zone. A formal Material Change of Use DA is required for properties that are not the host's principal place of residence and operate above low-impact thresholds.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes – GST registration required if turnover exceeds AUD 75,000 (ATO). Sunshine Coast Council may reclassify properties to non-residential for rating purposes if operating commercially.
- **Permit Fee**: DA lodgement fees apply per Sunshine Coast Council's fees and charges schedule (typically AUD 1,000–10,000+ for impact-assessable applications). No flat annual STR fee.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not an absolute requirement, but hosted/low-impact home-sharing in a principal place of residence typically faces reduced planning obligations under the planning scheme's 'home-based accommodation' provisions.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No confirmed statutory annual day cap. However, the distinction between 'home-based accommodation' (low impact, generally ≤ 2 guest rooms, hosted) and full short-term accommodation triggers different assessment levels.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set by DA conditions and Queensland Development Code. General guideline: 2 persons per bedroom.
- **Tax Rate**: No local STR-specific tax. GST at 10% above AUD 75,000 threshold. Land tax (Queensland Revenue Office) applicable on investment properties.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 (Version 27, 2024). Low-density residential zones: home-based accommodation code assessable; short-term accommodation may be impact assessable. Medium/high-density and commercial/tourism zones: more permissive.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay set by council. Body corporate by-laws and platform policies may differ.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No confirmed neighbourhood density or concentration caps under current scheme.
- **Insurance Required**: Not legislatively mandated, but recommended. Body corporate rules under Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (Qld) may impose conditions.
- **Platform Obligations**: No Queensland state-wide mandatory reporting obligation for platforms as of August 2026.
- **Effective Date**: Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014; current version operative 2024.
- **Compliance Notes**: Sunshine Coast Council has been among the more active Queensland councils in monitoring STR compliance given high demand (Noosa adjacency, coastal tourism). Council can investigate complaints and issue show-cause notices. No Noosa-style hard cap applies in Sunshine Coast LGA (Noosa is a separate council).
- **Key Notes**: Noosa Shire Council (a separate adjoining LGA) has implemented stricter STR rules including caps, but these do NOT apply within Sunshine Coast Regional Council boundaries. Operators near the Noosa/Sunshine Coast boundary must confirm which LGA applies. Queensland Government consultation on STRA regulation ongoing.
- **Penalties**: Penalties under Queensland Planning Act 2016: up to AUD 13,345 per offence for operating without required approval. Enforcement notices, penalty infringement notices, and stop orders available to council.
- **Sources**: Sunshine Coast Council Planning Scheme 2014 (sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/planning); Queensland Planning Act 2016; ATO (ato.gov.au); Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (Qld).
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-sunshine-coast/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-sunshine-coast/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="intl-australia-sydney"></a>Sydney, New South Wales
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-australia-sydney`
- **Location**: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes - mandatory STRA Register; display Property ID
- **Tax Registration Required**: Income tax; GST per ATO rules
- **Permit Fee**: STRA registration fee (NSW Planning Portal)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (hosted vs non-hosted distinction)
- **Rental Day Cap**: 180 days/yr non-hosted in Greater Sydney; hosted 365 days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: No state STR levy
- **Zoning Restrictions**: May need council change-of-use approval for investment STR
- **Minimum Stay**: Bookings of 21+ consecutive days excluded from 180-day cap
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Listings must show STRA Property ID; comply with state framework
- **Effective Date**: Framework ongoing; reviewed 2024-2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Sydney's existing regulations do not prevent STR investors from converting newly developed residential properties into short-term rentals. City of Sydney leadership has identified this as a significant loophole that undermines housing affordability goals. Further regulatory action may be forthcoming.
- **Key Notes**: ['Regulatory gap exists for new residential developments', 'STR conversion of new housing not currently restricted', 'Policy concern raised by Sydney Deputy Mayor Jess Miller', 'No confirmed regulatory change yet, but indicates forthcoming policy action']
- **Penalties**: Not specified (proposal stage)
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-nz/news/other/airbnb-ban-being-considered-by-australia-s-largest-city-amid-the-housing-crisis/ar-AA21ZvfY
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/stra](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/stra)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-sydney/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-sydney/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-26

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### <a id="intl-australia-victoria"></a>Victoria, Victoria
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-australia-victoria`
- **Location**: Victoria, Australia (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No state-wide host licence required; however, some local councils require a local registration or permit (e.g., Mornington Peninsula Shire). Owners corporations (strata) may ban short-stay use by special resolution (75% vote). Platforms must be registered with SRO if collecting the levy.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes. Hosts taking direct bookings (not via a platform) must register with the State Revenue Office (SRO) of Victoria to collect and remit the 7.5% Short Stay Levy. Platforms such as Airbnb, Stayz, and Booking.com register and remit on behalf of hosts for platform bookings. Rental income must also be declared to the ATO.
- **Permit Fee**: No state-level host application or licence fee. Some councils charge local short-stay registration fees (e.g., Mornington Peninsula Shire runs a mandatory register with an annual fee — exact amount varies by council). Planning permit fees apply where a council requires one.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No state-wide primary/principal residence requirement for Victoria (unlike BC, Canada). However, the Short Stay Levy exempts stays at a host's own principal place of residence. Owners corporations (strata) cannot ban short-stay use of a lot that is the owner's or occupier's principal place of residence.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statewide night cap as of July 2026. A proposed 90-day statewide cap was reviewed but not adopted. Individual local councils may introduce their own annual night limits, particularly for unhosted/investment properties (e.g., some councils in the Mornington Peninsula area moving toward 90-night limits). Hosts must check with their local council.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — set at the local council or property level; no statewide rule specified.
- **Tax Rate**: 7.5% Short Stay Levy on the total booking fee (including accommodation, cleaning fees, service charges, and applicable GST, excluding credit card fees) for stays under 28 consecutive days. Effective 1 January 2025. Revenue funds social and affordable housing, with 25% directed to regional Victoria. Standard Australian income tax also applies to rental income. GST generally does not apply to residential short-stay rent (input-taxed) unless premises qualify as 'commercial residential'.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No single state-wide planning approval pathway. Whether a planning permit is required depends on the local council's planning scheme. Many councils manage short-stays through local laws and compliance rather than planning permits. Owners corporations (strata) may ban short-stay use by special resolution (75% of lot owners), effective 1 January 2025; this ban cannot apply to a lot used as the owner's/occupier's principal place of residence.
- **Minimum Stay**: A 'short stay' is legally defined as a continuous rental period of fewer than 28 consecutive days. No state-mandated minimum stay below this threshold.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No statewide density or saturation cap. Local councils have authority to introduce local density or registration rules. Owners corporations can ban short-stay use building-wide (with principal residence exemption) via special resolution.
- **Insurance Required**: No explicit state-wide insurance mandate for short-stay hosts, but fire safety compliance (smoke alarms to AS 3786, fire extinguishers, fire blankets, clear escape paths) is mandatory under state law. Hosts are advised to hold appropriate landlord/liability insurance; non-compliance with safety standards increases liability exposure.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, Stayz, Booking.com, etc.) must register with the SRO and collect and remit the 7.5% Short Stay Levy on all qualifying bookings made through their platform. Platforms must validate registration numbers where required. From June 2025 (BC provincial registry context is separate — for Victoria AUS, platforms are responsible for levy collection and remittance at SRO). Local governments can request platforms remove non-compliant listings.
- **Effective Date**: 2025-01-01 (Short Stay Levy Act 2024 and owners corporation ban powers). Further OC Act amendments in parliament as of June 2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: The Short Stay Levy Act 2024 (Vic) came into effect 1 January 2025, introducing the 7.5% levy and granting owners corporations new power to ban short-stay accommodation. Levy calculated on total booking value; direct-booking hosts must register with SRO before their first return. Lodgement is quarterly or annually depending on turnover. There is no statewide host registry or night cap (a 90-day cap was proposed but rejected). Local council rules vary significantly — hosts must check their specific LGA. A proposed 'two-per-bedroom' statewide occupancy cap was also rejected. First tranche of further amending legislation to the Owners Corporations Act 2006 was introduced to parliament in June 2026.
- **Key Notes**: 1. 7.5% Short Stay Levy mandatory on all bookings under 28 days statewide from 1 Jan 2025. 2. No statewide night cap — proposed 90-day cap was rejected. 3. Owners corporations can ban short-stay use by 75% special resolution, but cannot ban principal-residence hosts. 4. No statewide host licence or registry — regulation largely at local council level. 5. Platforms (Airbnb, Stayz, Booking.com) collect and remit levy automatically for platform bookings; direct-booking hosts must self-register with SRO. 6. Fire/smoke alarm safety standards are mandatory for all short-stay properties. 7. Income must be declared to the ATO; GST generally does not apply to residential short-stays.
- **Penalties**: Non-compliance with the levy: SRO can impose penalties and interest on unpaid levy amounts. Owners corporations may apply to VCAT to impose penalties on non-compliant lot owners under s.166 and s.169G of the Owners Corporations Act 2006. Local councils can issue fines for breaches of local short-stay laws. Non-compliant listings can be removed from booking platforms. Potential disputes via the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
- **Sources**: State Revenue Office of Victoria — sro.vic.gov.au/owning-property/short-stay-levy/understanding-short-stay-levy; Consumer Affairs Victoria — consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/owners-corporations/rules/making-rules-to-ban-short-stay-accommodation; Hostaway (Dec 2025) — hostaway.com/blog/airbnb-rules-in-victoria/; Air Design Australia (2026) — airdesignaustralia.com.au/vic-short-stay-rental-laws-2026/; Houst (2026) — houst.com/airbnb-rules/victoria; Bugden Allen Group Legal — bagl.com.au/the-short-stay-levy-act-and-its-impact-on-owners-corporations/; Victorian Parliamentary Budget Office — static.pbo.vic.gov.au (90-day cap analysis, April 2024); Victorian Planning Authority (https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/guides-and-resources/guides/planning-permit-exemptions-and-assessment/short-term-rental-accommodation) | https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-victoria/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-victoria/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-08

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### <a id="intl-australia-whitsundays"></a>Whitsundays, Queensland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-australia-whitsundays`
- **Location**: Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes – a Development Approval (DA) may be required depending on property type and scale. Short-term rental accommodation (STRA) must comply with Whitsunday Regional Council's planning scheme. Properties in residential zones operating as 'tourist accommodation' or 'short-term accommodation' typically require a material change of use approval if not considered 'host-present' or low-impact.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes – operators must register for GST with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) if annual turnover exceeds AUD 75,000. Council rates may be reclassified to commercial if operating at scale.
- **Permit Fee**: Development Application fees vary; typically AUD 500–5,000+ depending on scale and zone. No flat STR-specific licensing fee confirmed as of mid-2026.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No blanket requirement, but 'host-present' or low-impact classifications in planning scheme may attract fewer restrictions. Non-hosted whole-of-home rentals in residential zones may require DA.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown – no confirmed annual day cap under Whitsunday Regional Council planning scheme as of 2026.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Determined by Development Approval conditions and Queensland Development Code requirements; typically capped by number of bedrooms (2 persons per bedroom + 2).
- **Tax Rate**: No local STR-specific tax. Queensland has no state-level STR levy. GST at 10% applies if annual turnover exceeds AUD 75,000. Land tax may apply if property is investment-only.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Whitsunday Regional Council Planning Scheme 2017 (as amended) governs use. Residential zones: short-term accommodation may be permissible (code assessable) or require impact assessment depending on frequency and scale. Tourist/commercial zones generally permit STRA.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay mandated by council regulation. Platform or body corporate rules may impose minimums.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No confirmed density or neighbourhood cap rules under current Whitsunday Regional Council scheme.
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated by council, but strongly recommended. Queensland's Body Corporate and Community Management Act may require body corporate approval and insurance conditions for units.
- **Platform Obligations**: No Queensland state-wide platform data-sharing mandate in force as of mid-2026. Platforms (Airbnb, Stayz) operate under voluntary codes.
- **Effective Date**: Whitsunday Regional Council Planning Scheme 2017 operative; last amended 2024.
- **Compliance Notes**: Queensland does not have a state-wide STRA registration framework as of August 2026 (unlike NSW). Operators must self-assess under the Whitsunday Regional Council Planning Scheme. Bodies corporate (strata) may independently prohibit STRA.
- **Key Notes**: Queensland Government has discussed but not legislated a mandatory STRA registration scheme as of 2026. Operators should monitor Queensland Planning Bulletin updates. The Whitsundays' tourism-heavy economy means many properties in resort/tourist zones are explicitly approved for short-term letting.
- **Penalties**: Operating without required DA: fines up to AUD 13,345 per offence under the Planning Act 2016 (Qld). Council may issue enforcement notices, stop orders, or seek injunctions.
- **Sources**: Whitsunday Regional Council Planning Scheme 2017 (council.whitsunday.qld.gov.au); Queensland Planning Act 2016; ATO GST guidelines (ato.gov.au); Queensland Treasury land tax guidance.
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-whitsundays/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-australia-whitsundays/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="intl-austria-hallstatt"></a>Hallstatt, Upper Austria
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-austria-hallstatt`
- **Location**: Hallstatt, Upper Austria, Austria (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Mandatory municipal permit + tourist activity registration)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Varies by permit type
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (if permitted)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Strictly capped by bed quotas
- **Tax Rate**: Local overnight tax (Ortstaxe) + standard Austrian income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (Designated zoning restrictions; absolute moratorium on new licenses)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (Absolute cap on the total number of tourist beds allowed in the municipality)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Must register and report guest logs
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Under heavy tourist pressure, Hallstatt has implemented an absolute ban on new STR licenses and strict caps on total tourist rental beds.
- **Key Notes**: Moratorium on new licenses + absolute caps on tourist rental beds.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to €10,000 and permit revocation.
- **Sources**: https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/themen/bauen_und_wohnen/wohnen/3/Seite.3320510.html ; Gemeinde Hallstatt / Land Oberösterreich
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/themen/bauen_und_wohnen/wohnen/3/Seite.3320510.html](https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/themen/bauen_und_wohnen/wohnen/3/Seite.3320510.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-austria-hallstatt/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-austria-hallstatt/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-austria-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Austria
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-austria-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Austria (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No single national permit; building/trade permits may apply by category
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register with tax authority; VAT if business
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (varies by state)
- **Rental Day Cap**: No national cap (set by states/cities)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown (set locally)
- **Tax Rate**: Progressive income tax; municipal tourist tax (Ortstaxe) varies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Building-law restrictions vary by state; residential-zone limits
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Set at state/municipal level
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb reports host data to tax authorities; national register planned
- **Effective Date**: Guest-register update Nov 2023; ongoing 2024–2025 reforms
- **Compliance Notes**: Guest register required; each guest entered within 24h of arrival
- **Key Notes**: Rules vary significantly by state and municipality; enforcement intensifying
- **Penalties**: Vary by state; building-law breaches up to EUR 50,000
- **Sources**: https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/themen/bauen_wohnen_und_umwelt/wohnen/3/Seite.3420530.html ; travelnest.com; vrbo.com; airbnb.com/help/article/897
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/themen/bauen_wohnen_und_umwelt/wohnen/3/Seite.3420530.html](https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/themen/bauen_wohnen_und_umwelt/wohnen/3/Seite.3420530.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-austria-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-austria-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-austria-salzburg"></a>Salzburg, Salzburg
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-austria-salzburg`
- **Location**: Salzburg, Austria (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — building-authority permit for commercial STR; private rooms exempt
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register with city tax office (Ortstaxe)
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Private-room exemption requires landlord's principal residence in home
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Private-room exemption: up to 10 guests or max 3 residential units
- **Tax Rate**: Overnight tax ~EUR 3.00/person/night (+EUR 0.05 fund) from May 2025
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STR limited to pre-2018 registered or agricultural properties; standard residential prohibited
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration number must appear in all online listings
- **Effective Date**: Land Use Planning Act since 2018, last amended Aug 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Must register with tax office; maintain guest register
- **Key Notes**: Aggressive enforcement since 2024 via specialized monitoring office
- **Penalties**: Government considering raising max fines to EUR 50,000 (Vienna model)
- **Sources**: https://www.salzburg.gv.at/themen/bauen-wohnen/raumordnung ; thelocal.at; airbnb.com/help/article/1247; travelnest.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.salzburg.gv.at/themen/bauen-wohnen/raumordnung](https://www.salzburg.gv.at/themen/bauen-wohnen/raumordnung)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-austria-salzburg/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-austria-salzburg/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-austria-vienna"></a>Vienna, Vienna
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-austria-vienna`
- **Location**: Vienna, Austria (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Exemption permit needed beyond 90 days/outside residential zones
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register for tax and pay city tax
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Residence must continue to exist in the apartment for home-sharing
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 days per calendar year without permit
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 3.2% city tax on net accommodation cost
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Commercial STR banned in designated residential zones since Dec 2018 (§7a Bauordnung)
- **Minimum Stay**: Home-sharing applies to stays up to 30 days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Conversions: at least 80% of usable area must remain residential (planned)
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Planned: platforms must verify registration numbers, remove invalid listings
- **Effective Date**: 90-day cap from 1 July 2024; residential-zone ban since Dec 2018
- **Compliance Notes**: Monthly guest/overnight reporting; 24h guest registration
- **Key Notes**: Mandatory registration number reform announced; dedicated enforcement unit (9 staff)
- **Penalties**: Fines up to EUR 50,000 or imprisonment up to 2 weeks
- **Sources**: https://www.wien.gv.at/bauen-wohnen/wohnrecht/kurzzeitvermietung.html ; airbnb.com/help/article/897; vienna.at; thebetter.news; tourism-review.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.wien.gv.at/bauen-wohnen/wohnrecht/kurzzeitvermietung.html](https://www.wien.gv.at/bauen-wohnen/wohnrecht/kurzzeitvermietung.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-austria-vienna/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-austria-vienna/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-azerbaijan-baku"></a>Baku, Baku
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-azerbaijan-baku`
- **Location**: Baku, Azerbaijan (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (No specific municipal short-term rental license is enforced)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (for formal businesses, or tax declaration for individuals)
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard capacity safety limits
- **Tax Rate**: Simplified tax of 4% on rental revenues, or standard income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: No
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: No specialized short-term rental caps or registry numbers. General commercial and tax codes apply. Hosts must report rental income to tax authorities. Building/condo management rules regarding noise and safety are strictly enforced, especially during major global events.
- **Key Notes**: Low-regulation market. Tax declaration is required; check building bylaws and zoning restrictions.
- **Penalties**: Tax audit fines for failure to report commercial property income.
- **Sources**: https://tourism.gov.az/en/page/legislation ; Ministry of Taxes of the Republic of Azerbaijan
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://tourism.gov.az/en/page/legislation](https://tourism.gov.az/en/page/legislation)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-azerbaijan-baku/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-azerbaijan-baku/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-bahamas-nassau"></a>Nassau, Bahamas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-bahamas-nassau`
- **Location**: Nassau, Bahamas (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Same as national; Business License for non-Bahamians/companies
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — DIR portal registration
- **Permit Fee**: Portal registration free
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per Building Code occupancy certificate
- **Tax Rate**: 10% VAT plus 10% Hotel Guest Tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Building Code and zoning compliance required
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Owners collect/remit VAT or platform may remit
- **Effective Date**: 2023-03-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Follows national baseline; subject to Ministry of Tourism, Environmental Health, Fire Services inspections
- **Key Notes**: Registered owners may qualify for SBDC/Tourism Development Corp funding
- **Penalties**: Enforcement action for non-compliance
- **Sources**: https://inlandrevenue.finance.gov.bs/vacation-rental/ ; bnbcalc.com/blog/short-term-rental-regulation/Nassau-Bahamas-Guide
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://inlandrevenue.finance.gov.bs/vacation-rental/](https://inlandrevenue.finance.gov.bs/vacation-rental/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-bahamas-nassau/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-bahamas-nassau/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-bahamas-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Bahamas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-bahamas-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Bahamas (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Business License for non-Bahamians/companies; Bahamian individuals exempt unless income exceeds threshold
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — mandatory DIR vacation rental portal registration
- **Permit Fee**: Portal registration free; business license fees tiered on gross revenue
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (per-guest stay capped at 45 consecutive days under VAT Act)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per Building Code occupancy certificate
- **Tax Rate**: 10% VAT plus 10% Hotel Guest Tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must meet Building Code zoning standards; occupancy certificate required
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Foreign owners may authorize platform (e.g., Airbnb) to collect/remit VAT
- **Effective Date**: 2023-03-01
- **Compliance Notes**: DIR engaged foreign agency to scan listings; only ~20% registered, enforcement increasing
- **Key Notes**: Register via DIR portal; non-Bahamians need Registrar General lodging, VAT stamp, DIR declaration
- **Penalties**: Enforcement action for non-compliance (specific fines Unknown)
- **Sources**: https://www.tpdco.org/services/short-term-rentals/ ; inlandrevenue.finance.gov.bs; ournews.bs; bnbcalc.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tpdco.org/services/short-term-rentals/](https://www.tpdco.org/services/short-term-rentals/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-bahamas-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-bahamas-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-bahamas-spanish-wells"></a>Spanish Wells, Bahamas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-bahamas-spanish-wells`
- **Location**: Spanish Wells, Bahamas (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: National Business License rules apply; no separate local license
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — DIR portal registration
- **Permit Fee**: Portal registration free
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (45-day per-guest cap under VAT Act)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per Building Code occupancy certificate
- **Tax Rate**: 10% VAT plus 10% Hotel Guest Tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Consult local Town Planning Committee for zoning approval
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended; may be required by local authorities or platforms
- **Platform Obligations**: Owners responsible for VAT collection
- **Effective Date**: 2024
- **Compliance Notes**: No specific local licensing as of 2024; relatively relaxed enforcement
- **Key Notes**: Town Planning Committee reviews zoning/permits for STR use
- **Penalties**: National penalties apply
- **Sources**: https://inlandrevenue.finance.gov.bs/vacation-rental/ ; bnbcalc.com/blog/short-term-rental-regulation/Spanish-Wells-Bahamas-Guide
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://inlandrevenue.finance.gov.bs/vacation-rental/](https://inlandrevenue.finance.gov.bs/vacation-rental/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-bahamas-spanish-wells/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-bahamas-spanish-wells/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-bahrain-manama"></a>Manama, Manama
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-bahrain-manama`
- **Location**: Manama, Bahrain (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Furnished tourist apartment licenses required for commercial listings)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Varies by property size
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits
- **Tax Rate**: Subject to the BHD 3 per room per night tourism levy (where applicable)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (Prohibited in areas zoned exclusively for single-family residential housing)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: No
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Zoning laws prohibit renting out furnished tourist apartments in areas designated exclusively for residential housing. Commercial licensing is required for dedicated tourist flats. High-rise condo complexes commonly enforce strict HOA rental caps or bans.
- **Key Notes**: STRs prohibited in residential zones; tourism license and tourism levy apply to commercial operations.
- **Penalties**: Fines for zoning violations and operating unlicensed lodging establishments.
- **Sources**: Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-bahrain-manama/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-bahrain-manama/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-bangladesh-dhaka"></a>Dhaka, Dhaka
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-bangladesh-dhaka`
- **Location**: Dhaka, Bangladesh (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **None**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: No specific STR-specific license fee identified. Operators functioning as serviced apartments/guesthouses may need a trade license from the Dhaka North or South City Corporation (DNCC/DSCC); trade license fees vary by business category and floor area (typically BDT 500–5,000 annually for small residential-commercial uses).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — no STR-specific requirement found in published Bangladeshi regulations.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — no night cap legislation identified.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no STR-specific occupancy limit law identified.
- **Tax Rate**: Rental income subject to personal income tax under the Income Tax Ordinance 1984 (and Income Tax Act 2023). Tax rate is progressive: 0% up to BDT 350,000; 5% on next BDT 100,000; 10% on next BDT 400,000; 15% on next BDT 500,000; 20% on next BDT 500,000; 25% above BDT 1,850,000. VAT (15%) may apply if operator is VAT-registered. No specific STR tourist/accommodation tax identified at Dhaka city level.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unknown — no specific STR zoning ordinance identified for Dhaka. The Dhaka Structure Plan and Detail Area Plans govern land use; residential zones typically do not explicitly address short-term letting.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no minimum stay legislation identified.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — no specific STR insurance mandate identified.
- **Platform Obligations**: Unknown — no platform-specific regulatory obligations for STR marketplaces have been identified under Bangladeshi law as of 2026.
- **Effective Date**: No specific STR law effective date. General income tax framework: Income Tax Act 2023 (effective from assessment year 2024–25).
- **Compliance Notes**: Bangladesh has no dedicated short-term rental legislation as of July 2026. The STR market in Dhaka operates in a legal grey zone. Properties offering short-term lets must comply with general business licensing (trade license from city corporation), income tax obligations under the National Board of Revenue (NBR), and building use regulations. Airbnb and similar platforms operate with listings in Dhaka, with guest ID verification (NID/passport) commonly required by individual hosts.
- **Key Notes**: The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and city corporations do not currently publish dedicated STR regulation guidelines. Operators should consult the National Board of Revenue (NBR) for tax obligations and the Dhaka City Corporations for trade licensing. The legal landscape may evolve as the sector grows.
- **Penalties**: Penalties for unlicensed commercial activity under the City Corporation ordinances; tax evasion penalties under the Income Tax Act 2023. Specific STR fines: Unknown.
- **Sources**: https://nbr.gov.bd/, https://www.dncc.gov.bd/, https://www.dscc.gov.bd/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-bangladesh-dhaka/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-bangladesh-dhaka/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-barbados-bridgetown"></a>Bridgetown, Christ Church
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-barbados-bridgetown`
- **Location**: Bridgetown, Christ Church, Barbados (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: License fee amounts not publicly confirmed for 2025–2026 cycle; operators must register with the Barbados Tourism Product Authority (BTPA). Two-year license cycle introduced under the Tourist Accommodation Bill.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None identified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown – to be determined under the Tourist Accommodation Bill framework
- **Tax Rate**: Value Added Tax (VAT) applies to tourism services in Barbados at 17.5%. Specific STR accommodation tax rates under the new Tourist Accommodation Bill framework are pending full enactment.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs flourish in tourist areas (St. James, St. Peter, Bridgetown); no island-wide zoning ban identified, but the new bill may introduce zoning requirements upon full implementation.
- **Minimum Stay**: None mandated
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None confirmed; may be introduced under the Tourist Accommodation Bill
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown – not confirmed in current regulations; likely to be addressed under new Tourist Accommodation Bill
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo are implicitly covered by the licensing and inspection framework under the Tourist Accommodation Bill. Explicit platform data-sharing obligations not yet confirmed.
- **Effective Date**: Pending – Tourist Accommodation Bill introduced September 2025; BTPA registration ongoing for 2024 cycle
- **Compliance Notes**: The Tourist Accommodation Bill was introduced in the House of Assembly in September 2025 to bring Airbnb, Vrbo, and other STR platforms under strict regulation. It sets out a framework to license, classify, and inspect all tourist accommodation. Existing operators are given five years to comply with new accessibility requirements or apply for exemptions. All STR owners have been reminded by the BTPA to register ahead of the new framework.
- **Key Notes**: Barbados is transitioning from a low-regulation STR environment to a structured licensing regime. The Tourist Accommodation Bill introduces universal accessibility requirements for new facilities. Licenses are extended from one to two years under the new framework. Non-compliance can result in fines of up to BBD $250,000 (approx. USD $125,000).
- **Penalties**: Fines of up to BBD $250,000 (approx. USD $125,000) for failure to register, be licensed, or submit to inspections under the Tourist Accommodation Bill.
- **Sources**: https://tourism.gov.bb/News/Press-Releases/Registration-Open-For-Short-Term-R, https://barbadostoday.bb/2025/09/17/govt-moves-to-bring-airbnb-short-term-rentals-into-regulatory-fold/, https://www.btpa.bb (Barbados Tourism Product Authority)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-barbados-bridgetown/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-barbados-bridgetown/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-barbados-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Barbados
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-barbados-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Barbados (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes – BTPA registration/licence as tourist accommodation
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes – VAT/BRA via TAMIS; mandatory if turnover > BBD 200,000
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 10% Shared Economy Levy (non-VAT hosts); VAT 17.5%/10% reduced
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: None (villas allowed up to ~9 months stay)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: The Tourism Levy (Amendment) Bill would require marketplace facilitators to collect the Room Rate Levy and the Product Development Levy. Senate stages were completed on 14 January 2026 and no proclamation has been confirmed, so it is not in force.
- **Effective Date**: Tourist Accommodation Bill debated Sept 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Tourist accommodation is registered with the Barbados Tourism Product Authority under the Barbados Tourism Product Authority Act, 2014-2. The Tourist Accommodation Bill 2025, which would introduce licensing, guest-register and inspection duties, passed the House of Assembly but has not been proclaimed and is not in force.
- **Key Notes**: 1. No short-term rental licensing regime is in force. 2. The Tourist Accommodation Bill 2025 is not law; its two-year licence, non-transferability and grace-period provisions have no effect. 3. Tourism levy obligations under the Tourism Levy Act 2019-57 do apply.
- **Penalties**: BBD 10,000 for tourism levy non-compliance, plus BBD 100 for late filing and 10% of the amount due with 1% for each month it remains unpaid
- **Sources**: lodgecompliance.com/countries/barbados; barbadostoday.bb (Sept 2025); vatabout.com; tourism.gov.bb
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.ict.go.cr/es/servicios-institucionales/registro-de-hospedaje-no-tradicional.html](https://www.ict.go.cr/es/servicios-institucionales/registro-de-hospedaje-no-tradicional.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-barbados-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-barbados-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-27

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### <a id="intl-belgium-antwerp"></a>Antwerp, Flanders
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-belgium-antwerp`
- **Location**: Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — online notification to Toerisme Vlaanderen (Logiesdecreet)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No specific cap noted (registration required even for occasional rental)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Municipal tourist tax; income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must comply with local zoning laws
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Set locally
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — fire certificate and insurance required under Logiesdecreet
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration number must be displayed on each listing
- **Effective Date**: 2017 (Logiesdecreet)
- **Compliance Notes**: Flemish Logiesdecreet (Tourist Accommodation Decree) requires online notification and a registration number; safety standards apply
- **Key Notes**: Antwerp is among the top Belgian STR markets by revenue and occupancy
- **Penalties**: Serious violations fined up to €25,000; suspension of registration
- **Sources**: https://www.antwerpen.be/info/6050cd1207f09e0017787ab4/verblijfsaanvraag ; jarniascyril.com; lexgo.be
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.antwerpen.be/info/6050cd1207f09e0017787ab4/verblijfsaanvraag](https://www.antwerpen.be/info/6050cd1207f09e0017787ab4/verblijfsaanvraag)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-belgium-antwerp/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-belgium-antwerp/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-belgium-bruges"></a>Bruges, Flanders
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-belgium-bruges`
- **Location**: Bruges, Flanders, Belgium (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Mandatory registration with Flanders Tourism + municipal permit)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Free registration; municipal permits vary
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (but secondary residences banned in historic center)
- **Rental Day Cap**: 120 days for primary residences (homestays); none for secondary (outside center, if permitted)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Based on fire safety certificate (typically 2 people per room max)
- **Tax Rate**: Municipal tourist tax (~€2 to €4 per person/night) + income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (Complete ban on new STR licenses in the historic UNESCO city center since 2019)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (Strict caps outside center to prevent high concentrations in residential areas)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes (fire and public liability insurance)
- **Platform Obligations**: Display registration number
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Since 2019, Bruges completely bans new STR licenses in its historic city center (Intra-Muros) to preserve residential housing.
- **Key Notes**: Complete ban in the historic center + Flanders registry compliance.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to €20,000 and closure of the property.
- **Sources**: https://www.toerismevlaanderen.be/nl/aanbieders/erkenning-aanvragen ; Stad Brugge / Toerisme Vlaanderen
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.toerismevlaanderen.be/nl/aanbieders/erkenning-aanvragen](https://www.toerismevlaanderen.be/nl/aanbieders/erkenning-aanvragen)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-belgium-bruges/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-belgium-bruges/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-belgium-brussels"></a>Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-belgium-brussels`
- **Location**: Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — register with Brussels Economy and Employment (BEE)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: €320 handling fee per application (City of Brussels certificate)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (obligations apply even to principal residence)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Registration applies for rentals of 1 night up to 90 consecutive days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Brussels-City tourist tax €3/night per accommodation (varies by municipality)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Change-of-use permit required; tourist accommodation not residential under regional land use plan
- **Minimum Stay**: One night minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Town planning permit required since 30 Jan 2023 (some exceptions, e.g. <6 rooms in private home)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of liability insurance required
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration number required; tax authorities cross-reference platform data
- **Effective Date**: Town planning permit requirement from 2023-01-30
- **Compliance Notes**: Operators must meet fire safety, hygiene, zoning and good-character conditions
- **Key Notes**: ~2,000 hosts received retroactive tourist-tax bills in 2025 with €1,000/room fines; enforcement crackdown including sealing of illegal buildings
- **Penalties**: Fines up to €100,000; cease-and-desist orders; obligation to return property to housing market
- **Sources**: https://economie.brussels/en/tourism-accommodation ; economy-employment.brussels; lexgo.be; jarniascyril.com; euronews.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://economie.brussels/en/tourism-accommodation](https://economie.brussels/en/tourism-accommodation)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-belgium-brussels/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-belgium-brussels/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-belgium-flanders-region"></a>Flanders (Region), Flanders
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-belgium-flanders-region`
- **Location**: Flanders (Region), Flanders, Belgium (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes - online notification to Toerisme Vlaanderen; registration number issued
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes - income tax; municipal tourist tax
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No - applies to all tourist accommodation, occasional or professional
- **Rental Day Cap**: No specific regional night cap
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax; municipal tourist tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must meet safety/quality standards under Logiesdecreet
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Only properties with valid registration number may advertise; platforms must share listing data
- **Effective Date**: 2017 (Logiesdecreet); stricter rules late 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Flemish Decree on tourist accommodation (Logiesdecreet) in force since 2017 (decree of 5 Feb 2016); rules tightened late 2025
- **Key Notes**: Occasional hosts face fewer inspections; ~40% of accommodations found non-compliant
- **Penalties**: Fines up to €25,000 and suspension of registration for serious violations
- **Sources**: https://www.toerismevlaanderen.be/nl/aanbod/erkenningen-vergunningen/logies ; simontbraun.eu; jarniascyril.com; travelandtourworld.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.toerismevlaanderen.be/nl/aanbod/erkenningen-vergunningen/logies](https://www.toerismevlaanderen.be/nl/aanbod/erkenningen-vergunningen/logies)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-belgium-flanders-region/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-belgium-flanders-region/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-belgium-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Belgium
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-belgium-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Belgium (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — regional registration (rules differ by Region)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (income tax; municipal tourist tax)
- **Permit Fee**: Varies by region
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (applies even to principal residence)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Defined per Region (Brussels: 1 night to 90 consecutive days)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Municipal tourist tax (varies); income tax; possible VAT
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Regional zoning/urban planning rules; tourist accommodation not classified as residential
- **Minimum Stay**: Minimum one night (Brussels)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Set regionally/municipally
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — civil liability insurance required (Brussels/Flanders)
- **Platform Obligations**: Display registration number on listings
- **Effective Date**: Flanders Logiesdecreet since 2017; varies by Region
- **Compliance Notes**: Three distinct regional regimes: Brussels (BEE registration), Flanders (Logiesdecreet/Toerisme Vlaanderen), Wallonia (declaration + planning permit)
- **Key Notes**: Platforms do NOT auto-collect tourist tax; host must declare and remit
- **Penalties**: Vary by Region — Brussels up to €100,000; Flanders up to €25,000
- **Sources**: https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/themen/bauen_wohnen_und_umwelt/wohnen/3/Seite.3420530.html ; lexgo.be; simontbraun.eu; jarniascyril.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/themen/bauen_wohnen_und_umwelt/wohnen/3/Seite.3420530.html](https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/themen/bauen_wohnen_und_umwelt/wohnen/3/Seite.3420530.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-belgium-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-belgium-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-belize-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Belize
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-belize-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Belize (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — BTB hotel/tourist accommodation license required before advertising
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register with BTB to file/remit accommodation tax
- **Permit Fee**: Annual license fee (varies by property type/room count); not publicly fixed
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 9% Hotel & Tourist Accommodation Tax on room charges
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unknown (national licensing focus; local trade license may apply)
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum (tax applies regardless of length for tourist guests)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: BTB partners with Airbnb to identify unlicensed listings
- **Effective Date**: Hotels and Tourist Accommodation Act, Ch. 285 (Rev. 2011/2003)
- **Compliance Notes**: All accommodation types must register before listing on Airbnb/Booking; meet safety/sanitation standards; annual renewal; on-site inspections
- **Key Notes**: License number should be displayed on listing; 9% applies even to tourist-status long stays
- **Penalties**: Summary conviction; fines up to BZ$10,000 and cease-and-desist; back taxes; delisting
- **Sources**: https://inguat.gob.gt/registro-de-empresas-turisticas/ ; Belize Tourism Board (belizetourismboard.org); Hotels & Tourist Accommodation Act Ch.285; Brevitas; Belize FAQs
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://inguat.gob.gt/registro-de-empresas-turisticas/](https://inguat.gob.gt/registro-de-empresas-turisticas/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-belize-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-belize-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-belize-placencia"></a>Placencia, Stann Creek District
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-belize-placencia`
- **Location**: Placencia, Stann Creek District, Belize (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — BTB tourist accommodation license before advertising
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register to file 9% hotel tax monthly
- **Permit Fee**: Varies by property type, room count and local schedules
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 9% Hotel & Tourist Accommodation Tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Follow condominium/strata bylaws; no blanket local ban
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Inspectors increasingly check compliance at the advertising stage
- **Effective Date**: Per national Ch. 285 framework
- **Compliance Notes**: May also need local trade/business license; display license on site; premises inspection before approval and periodic thereafter
- **Key Notes**: Village-quiet community; house rules encouraged to prevent nuisance
- **Penalties**: Unlicensed operators risk fines, back taxes, delisting
- **Sources**: https://www.belizetourismboard.org/programs-and-services/hotel-licensing/ ; AgentsGather (Placencia STR rules); Belize Tourism Board
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.belizetourismboard.org/programs-and-services/hotel-licensing/](https://www.belizetourismboard.org/programs-and-services/hotel-licensing/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-belize-placencia/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-belize-placencia/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-belize-san-pedro-ambergris-caye"></a>San Pedro (Ambergris Caye), Belize District
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-belize-san-pedro-ambergris-caye`
- **Location**: San Pedro (Ambergris Caye), Belize District, Belize (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — BTB hotel license required before advertising
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register with BTB to remit 9% tax
- **Permit Fee**: Annual fee varies; licensing process can be costly/lengthy
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 9% Hotel & Tourist Accommodation Tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Condo/strata rules may apply; multiple unlicensed units draw scrutiny
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: BTB cross-checks platform listings against licenses
- **Effective Date**: Per national Ch. 285 framework
- **Compliance Notes**: Belize's largest vacation-rental market; multi-step licensing involving several agencies before BTB inspection
- **Key Notes**: Foreign owners report unusually complex licensing vs. other markets
- **Penalties**: Fines up to BZ$10,000, cease-and-desist, back taxes
- **Sources**: https://www.belizetourismboard.org/programs-and-services/hotel-licensing/ ; Belize FAQs (Owning a Vacation Rental); Belize Tourism Board
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.belizetourismboard.org/programs-and-services/hotel-licensing/](https://www.belizetourismboard.org/programs-and-services/hotel-licensing/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-belize-san-pedro-ambergris-caye/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-belize-san-pedro-ambergris-caye/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-bolivia-lapaz"></a>La Paz, La Paz Department
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-bolivia-lapaz`
- **Location**: La Paz, La Paz Department, Bolivia (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Municipal License (for commercial STRs)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Small annual municipal fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 13% VAT plus transactional tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in residential properties
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: No
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: Individual home rentals do not require special licenses, but dedicated commercial guest houses require a Licencia de Funcionamiento from the GAMLP (Gobierno Autónomo Municipal de La Paz).
- **Key Notes**: Municipal license required for dedicated commercial rentals.
- **Penalties**: Fines or closures of commercial scale rentals
- **Sources**: Gobierno Autónomo Municipal de La Paz (GAMLP) 2025
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-bolivia-lapaz/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-bolivia-lapaz/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-bosnia-sarajevo"></a>Sarajevo, Sarajevo Canton
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-bosnia-sarajevo`
- **Location**: Sarajevo, Sarajevo Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Cantonal categorization and permit
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Small annual municipal fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 2 per bedroom recommended
- **Tax Rate**: Tourist tax per night plus flat income tax on rental income
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in residential apartments
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: Property categorization (kategorizacija) is required through the municipal and cantonal offices, alongside guest registration books.
- **Key Notes**: Cantonal categorization permit and guest registration required.
- **Penalties**: Fines and administrative warning actions
- **Sources**: Sarajevo Canton Ministry of Economy (Tourism Department) 2025
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-bosnia-sarajevo/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-bosnia-sarajevo/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-brazil-florianopolis"></a>Florianópolis, Santa Catarina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-brazil-florianopolis`
- **Location**: Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil (Americas)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — CADASTUR registration (federal tourism registry) + Florianópolis municipal business license
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: CADASTUR registration + municipal fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Brazil ISS 2–5% (municipality) + federal taxes
- **Zoning Restrictions**: CADASTUR mandatory; island geography limits housing supply
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — CADASTUR on platforms
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Brazil's top beach STR destination. CADASTUR federal registration required. Island geography limits housing supply driving high demand. Rapid market growth.
- **Key Notes**: CADASTUR required; Brazil's top beach STR market; island housing constraints; rapid growth.
- **Penalties**: Tax authority fines
- **Sources**: https://cadastur.turismo.gov.br
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://cadastur.turismo.gov.br](https://cadastur.turismo.gov.br)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-brazil-florianopolis/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-brazil-florianopolis/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-brazil-s-o-paulo"></a>LawfulStay, São Paulo
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-brazil-s-o-paulo`
- **Location**: LawfulStay, São Paulo, Brazil (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: LawfulStay
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-brazil-s-o-paulo/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-brazil-s-o-paulo/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="intl-brazil-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Brazil
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-brazil-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Brazil (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No national license; municipal registration may apply
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes - rental income declared to Receita Federal
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (varies by municipality)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Per-stay max 90 days (locação por temporada); no annual cap
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown (set by condo/municipal rules)
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax (progressive) plus municipal ISS where applicable
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Set at municipal level; condo conventions can restrict
- **Minimum Stay**: No federal minimum; condos may impose minimums
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None nationally; condo/municipal level
- **Insurance Required**: No national mandate; recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Not legally mandated to verify listings
- **Effective Date**: Law 8.245/1991 (Tenancy Law); STJ rulings 2021/2023
- **Compliance Notes**: Three-layer system: federal law, condo conventions, municipal rules; STJ rulings allow condos to ban STRs
- **Key Notes**: Seasonal rentals legal federally; condo conventions are the key practical restriction
- **Penalties**: Condo/municipal fines, cease-operation orders, legal action
- **Sources**: https://www.chileatiende.gob.cl/fichas/9967-registro-de-prestadores-de-servicios-turisticos ; hostaway.com/blog/airbnb-rules-brazil; airbnb.com/help/article/2588; oliveiralawyers.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.chileatiende.gob.cl/fichas/9967-registro-de-prestadores-de-servicios-turisticos](https://www.chileatiende.gob.cl/fichas/9967-registro-de-prestadores-de-servicios-turisticos)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-brazil-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-brazil-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-brazil-rio-de-janeiro"></a>Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-brazil-rio-de-janeiro`
- **Location**: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: General business license required; PL 372/2025 proposes municipal registration
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes - income tax and municipal ISS
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Per-stay max 90 days; proposed day limits pending
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax plus municipal ISS
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Restrictions in historic districts (Santa Teresa); proposals for tourist-heavy zones
- **Minimum Stay**: No municipal minimum; condos may impose
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Effective restrictions via condo rules in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon
- **Insurance Required**: No municipal mandate; recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Not legally required to verify listings
- **Effective Date**: PL 372/2025 (pending); courts have upheld owners' rental rights
- **Compliance Notes**: PL 372/2025 proposes municipal registration plus condo authorization
- **Key Notes**: Hosts must hold a general business license; municipal registration bill in progress
- **Penalties**: Fines, cease-operation orders
- **Sources**: https://carioca.rio/servicos/alvara-de-funcionamento/ ; airbtics.com/airbnb-rules-in-rio-de-janeiro-brazil; thelatinvestor.com/blogs/news/brazil-airbnb-rules-legally-short-term; oliveiralawyers.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://carioca.rio/servicos/alvara-de-funcionamento/](https://carioca.rio/servicos/alvara-de-funcionamento/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-brazil-rio-de-janeiro/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-brazil-rio-de-janeiro/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-brazil-sao-paulo"></a>Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-brazil-sao-paulo`
- **Location**: Sao Paulo, Brazil (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No mandatory municipal STR license exists at the city level as of July 2026. No national registration scheme is in force. Practically 0% of listings carry a formal STR license. Professional operators who rent more than 3 properties may need to register as a business entity (CNPJ).
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — rental income must be declared to Receita Federal. Hosts need a CPF (individual) or CNPJ (business). From 2026, operators meeting the threshold (>3 properties rented AND >R$240k/year) become IBS/CBS taxpayers under Tax Reform (Complementary Law 214/2025). Brazil's new CIB (Cadastro Imobiliário Brasileiro) property registry, launching in 2026, will cross-reference platforms, banks, and notaries.
- **Permit Fee**: No specific STR municipal permit fee identified. General property taxes apply: IPTU (approx. R$3,000–R$6,000/year for mid-range apartments). Condominium fees (R$800–R$2,000/month for amenity-rich buildings) are a major cost factor.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No. São Paulo does not impose a primary residence requirement. Secondary-home owners may legally operate STRs provided the condominium permits it and the property is not classified HIS or HMP social housing.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None. No municipal or federal night cap exists in São Paulo. Federal Tenancy Law (Lei 8.245/1991) defines 'seasonal rentals' as up to 90 days per booking contract, but hosts may execute successive contracts. No annual night limit applies.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no specific municipal occupancy cap sourced. General building codes and condominium internal regulations may impose limits.
- **Tax Rate**: ISS (Municipal Services Tax): 2–5% of rental income (currently; being phased out under Tax Reform). IRPF income tax: 0–27.5% progressive (residents), flat 15% (non-residents/foreign owners). From 2026: IBS + CBS begin phased collection on short-term rentals (classified as hospitality/services); combined rate could reach up to ~44.3% for high-volume operators at full implementation in 2033, though reducers apply — estimated ~8.4% combined IBS+CBS on rental income from 2027 with reduction factors. PIS (1.65%) and COFINS (7.6%) may also apply for business-registered operators.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No traditional geographic zoning ban. However, a 2025 mayoral decree bans STR use in properties classified as Habitação de Interesse Social (HIS) or Habitação de Mercado Popular (HMP) — common in Vila Mariana, Butantã, Pinheiros, Vila Clementino, and Perdizes. De facto condo-level bans are most prevalent in Jardins and Pinheiros due to high apartment density and neighbor complaints.
- **Minimum Stay**: None mandated by law. Federal Tenancy Law explicitly allows seasonal rentals with no minimum stay. Condominium rules may informally impose minimums.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None at the municipal level. No neighborhood-level STR density caps exist in São Paulo as of July 2026. Condominium assemblies may effectively limit density within individual buildings.
- **Insurance Required**: No national or municipal law mandates liability insurance for STR hosts. Some condominium associations may require it. Strongly recommended by industry trackers; platforms like Airbnb encourage (but do not verify) host insurance coverage.
- **Platform Obligations**: No national mandate requiring platforms to verify listing compliance or share data with government authorities as of July 2026. Platforms have internal policies but do not verify each listing. Hosts remain individually responsible for local law compliance. Federal Bill No. 2795/2024 (a national STR framework for digital platforms) is under congressional debate but not yet enacted.
- **Effective Date**: Lei 8.245/1991 (ongoing); STJ 2021 condominium ruling (reinforced May 7, 2026 — Resp 2.121.055); 2025 mayoral decree on HIS/HMP housing (signed May 2025); Tax Reform Complementary Law 214/2025 (IBS/CBS phase-in from 2026); Federal Bill 2795/2024 (pending).
- **Compliance Notes**: Key compliance layers: (1) Federal Tenancy Law Lei 8.245/1991 governs seasonal rentals up to 90 days. (2) STJ ruling (April 2021 / confirmed May 7, 2026 in Resp 2.121.055) establishes that STRs in residential condominiums now require formal assembly approval backed by a two-thirds ownership quorum. (3) 2025 municipal decree bans STRs in HIS/HMP social housing. (4) Brazil Tax Reform (Complementary Law 214/2025) reclassifies sub-90-day rentals as 'hospitality services' subject to IBS/CBS from 2026. (5) New CIB property registry launching 2026 will increase data transparency. Most listings (~0% licensed) operate without formal permits; enforcement is currently minimal but tightening.
- **Key Notes**: STRs are legal and broadly unregulated at the city level, but operate in a complex multi-layered environment. The single biggest practical barrier is condominium association approval — the STJ has definitively ruled buildings can ban Airbnb-style rentals outright via a two-thirds ownership vote. There is no night cap, no primary-residence requirement, and no municipal license, but Brazil's 2026 Tax Reform is the most significant emerging compliance change, reclassifying short-term rentals as hospitality services and introducing new consumption taxes. The HIS/HMP housing ban affects a large segment of newer compact developments used as investment STRs.
- **Penalties**: Condominium non-compliance: building fines, injunctions, and legal costs exceeding R$10,000. Tax non-compliance under the new reform: fines of up to 150% of unpaid tax plus interest. Listing removal by platforms for non-compliance with local laws.
- **Sources**: https://www.prefeitura.sp.gov.br/cidade/secretarias/fazenda ; Federal Tenancy Law Lei 8.245/1991; STJ Ruling Resp 2.121.055 (May 7, 2026) via writing.strisker.com; São Paulo Prefeitura 2025 mayoral decree on HIS/HMP (via thelatinvestor.com, internationalinvestment.biz); Brazil Tax Reform Complementary Law 214/2025 (via dpc.com.br, oabitat.com); Federal Bill 2795/2024 (via internationalinvestment.biz); LodgeCompliance Brazil guide (lodgecompliance.com); Hostaway Brazil STR guide Dec 2025 (hostaway.com); TheLatinvestor São Paulo Airbnb 2026 (thelatinvestor.com); Airbtics São Paulo rules (airbtics.com); AirROI São Paulo 2026 market data (airroi.com)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.prefeitura.sp.gov.br/cidade/secretarias/fazenda](https://www.prefeitura.sp.gov.br/cidade/secretarias/fazenda)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-brazil-sao-paulo/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-brazil-sao-paulo/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-08

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### <a id="intl-bulgaria-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Bulgaria
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-bulgaria-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Bulgaria (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes - municipal categorization/registration under Tourism Act (Class B)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes - ESTI and NRA registration
- **Permit Fee**: ~20 BGN per bed (municipal registration); categorization BGN 50-250
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No national maximum stay; STR understood as under 30 days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Simplified registration for guest rooms/apartments up to 10 rooms
- **Tax Rate**: 10% income tax; patent tax option; VAT 9% (categorized) or 20% (uncategorized); Art. 97a VAT on platform commission
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Cannot categorize if part of an already-categorized hotel complex
- **Minimum Stay**: No fixed national maximum; cities may apply local rules
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not a national requirement; liability insurance encouraged
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms verify registration number and delist invalid listings (from May 20, 2026)
- **Effective Date**: Tourism Act in force since 2013-03-26
- **Compliance Notes**: ESTI guest reporting mandatory since 2019; report each stay; non-EU guests registered within 5 days
- **Key Notes**: Regulated as tourist accommodation, not casual rental; monthly municipal usage reporting
- **Penalties**: Substantial fines; e.g. BGN 3,000 for non-reporting even if unused
- **Sources**: https://aidosbg.com/airbnb-bulgaria/; https://www.innovires.com/en/blog/airbnb-tax-bulgaria.html; https://www.innovires.com/en/blog/kategorizacia-hotel-kashta-gosti.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-bulgaria-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-bulgaria-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-bulgaria-sofia"></a>Sofia, Bulgaria
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-bulgaria-sofia`
- **Location**: Sofia, Bulgaria (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes - municipal Class B registration
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes - ESTI and NRA
- **Permit Fee**: ~20 BGN per bed registration; patent tax ~25 BGN per bed/year (some sources cite BGN 200/room)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Patent tax set by municipal council; tourist tax per overnight stay
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Local rules may apply
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Encouraged, not mandatory
- **Platform Obligations**: Same as national; platform verification from May 2026
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Patent tax declaration filed by 31 January; paid in four instalments
- **Key Notes**: Capital is largest STR market (~4,400 active listings)
- **Penalties**: Same as national framework
- **Sources**: https://www.innovires.com/en/blog/airbnb-tax-bulgaria.html; https://investropa.com/blogs/news/bulgaria-airbnb
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-bulgaria-sofia/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-bulgaria-sofia/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-cambodia-phnom-penh"></a>Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-cambodia-phnom-penh`
- **Location**: Phnom Penh, Cambodia (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **None**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: No dedicated STR licence fee. Standard business registration fees apply if operating commercially (registration with the Ministry of Commerce and General Department of Taxation). Annual property tax: 0.1% of assessed value for properties valued above KHR 100 million (~USD 25,000).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None.
- **Occupancy Limit**: None mandated at municipal level for STRs.
- **Tax Rate**: VAT: 10% on taxable supplies (including short-term accommodation services if operator is VAT-registered). VAT administered by General Department of Taxation (GDT) under the Law on Taxation (LOT, 1997, as amended). Rental income tax: 10% for non-residents; 14% for residents (withholding tax on rental income). Capital Gains Tax (CGT): 20% on gains from property sales; enforcement for individuals phased in from January 2026. Annual property tax: 0.1% of assessed value (properties over KHR 100M / ~USD 25,000). No dedicated visitor/tourist levy. USD widely used in commercial transactions.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No specific STR zoning restrictions at the municipal level in Phnom Penh as of July 2026. Condominium-specific HOA or building rules may restrict or regulate short-term letting within individual developments. Foreign ownership restrictions apply (foreigners may own condominiums/strata-title units from the 1st floor upward, but may not own land).
- **Minimum Stay**: None mandated.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None — no formal density rules for STRs in Phnom Penh.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: No formal platform obligations imposed by Cambodian authorities on Airbnb, Booking.com, or Vrbo as of July 2026. Standard platform terms and conditions apply. Platforms operate without mandatory data-sharing or registration number requirements.
- **Effective Date**: No STR-specific legislation in force. General tax law obligations ongoing.
- **Compliance Notes**: Cambodia has no dedicated national short-term rental regulatory framework as of July 2026. The market is characterised as low-regulation with minimal registration activity. Operators are commercially active on Airbnb and Booking.com without formal licensing. Tax compliance is the primary obligation: operators generating revenue above VAT thresholds must register with the GDT (tax.gov.kh) and file monthly VAT returns. Rental income tax (10% non-resident / 14% resident) must be declared. The broader real estate and tax environment is maturing: CGT enforcement commenced January 2026, and licensing requirements for real estate agents have been tightened. Individual condominiums and serviced apartment buildings may impose their own house rules restricting subletting.
- **Key Notes**: Phnom Penh is an operator-friendly STR market with no formal licensing, no rental day cap, and no visitor levy as of July 2026. However, tax obligations (VAT at 10%, rental income tax at 10–14%) are legally enforceable and increasingly audited by GDT. The introduction of CGT from January 2026 affects property disposals. The market has ~1,074 active Airbnb listings (as of late 2025). Serviced apartment inventory (~9,096 units) creates competition pressure. Operators should verify condominium-level rules before listing, and consult a local tax advisor regarding GDT registration thresholds. The legal landscape for real estate is becoming more formalised but no dedicated STR regulation has been announced.
- **Penalties**: No STR-specific penalties. Tax non-compliance: GDT may impose penalties and interest for late/non-filing of VAT and income tax. Increased audit activity by GDT on VAT compliance reported in 2025.
- **Sources**: https://tax.gov.kh, https://www.mot.gov.kh, https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/cambodia, https://lappa.org/guides/vat/cambodia-vat-registration-and-compliance-guide/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-cambodia-phnom-penh/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-cambodia-phnom-penh/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-cambodia-siemreap"></a>Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-cambodia-siemreap`
- **Location**: Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Ministry of Tourism License
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Ministry licensing fees apply
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Varies by unit size
- **Tax Rate**: 10% VAT plus 2% accommodation tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Strict bans inside the APSARA Authority protected Angkor Park zones
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: Short-term tourist accommodations must register for a tourism license with the provincial department of the Ministry of Tourism.
- **Key Notes**: Tourism license required; strict bans within Angkor Park zones.
- **Penalties**: Fines or business suspension
- **Sources**: Cambodia Ministry of Tourism Guidelines 2025
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-cambodia-siemreap/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-cambodia-siemreap/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-canada-banff"></a>Banff, Alberta
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-canada-banff`
- **Location**: Banff, Alberta, Canada (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Accessory Guest Accommodation license required. Operation of standard commercial short-term rentals in residential dwellings is prohibited to preserve local housing supply.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register for business taxes, collect and remit 2% Tourism Improvement Fee (TIF), and federal GST (5%) if revenue exceeds CAD $30,000.
- **Permit Fee**: Municipal business license application and annual renewal fees apply; rate depends on structural classification.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes. Host must occupy the property as their primary residence and reside on-site while hosting guest accommodations.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No explicit nightly cap if operating within primary residence limits; transient occupancy defined as stays under 28 consecutive days.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Regulated by dwelling size and layout; subject to strict safety inspections and building occupancy limits.
- **Tax Rate**: 2% Tourism Improvement Fee (TIF) plus federal GST (5%) where applicable.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Strict zoning boundaries. Stays under 28 days are banned in residential zones except for permitted Accessory Guest Accommodations. Non-owner occupied vacation rentals are restricted to commercial lodging districts.
- **Minimum Stay**: None (transient lodging covers stays under 28 consecutive days).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Limited to one accessory guest accommodation permit per primary residence; quota-based limits in specific neighborhoods.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — commercial general liability insurance covering short-term accommodations is required.
- **Platform Obligations**: None formally active, but hosts must display valid business license number on all listing advertisements.
- **Effective Date**: Accessory Guest Accommodation regulations in force.
- **Compliance Notes**: Operators must secure safety inspections, post emergency contact info, and meet fire safety standards including smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
- **Key Notes**: Located in a National Park with extremely tight housing supply; short-term rentals are highly restricted. Operating an unpermitted STR triggers active municipal enforcement.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a license or in an unpermitted zone results in significant fines (up to CAD $2,500 for a first offense) and potential legal action.
- **Sources**: https://www.banff.ca/bedandbreakfast ; Town of Banff (banff.ca); Banff Lake Louise Tourism; Bow Valley Insider; bnbcalc.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.banff.ca/bedandbreakfast](https://www.banff.ca/bedandbreakfast)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-banff/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-banff/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="intl-canada-calgary"></a>Calgary, Alberta
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-canada-calgary`
- **Location**: Calgary, Alberta, Canada (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Business licence required; fee varies by licence category (typically CAD $150–$250/year for short-term rental businesses). Development permit may be required depending on zoning and property type.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified at city level
- **Occupancy Limit**: Must comply with Alberta Fire Code and building occupancy standards; no explicit STR-specific cap stated in bylaw
- **Tax Rate**: Alberta Tourism Levy (4%) applies; GST (5%) applies; City of Calgary does not levy a separate municipal accommodation tax as of mid-2026
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs permitted in most residential zones (R-1, R-2, M-series) subject to Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 as amended. Entire-home rentals permitted; secondary suite rentals subject to suite registration. Some overlay districts may impose additional requirements.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay mandated by city bylaw
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit density or cap-per-block rules identified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended but not explicitly mandated by bylaw; hosts advised to carry liability insurance
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms operating in Calgary must collect and remit Alberta Tourism Levy on behalf of hosts under provincial agreements with major OTAs (Airbnb, VRBO)
- **Effective Date**: Ongoing; most recent Land Use Bylaw amendments effective 2023–2024
- **Compliance Notes**: Hosts must obtain a valid business licence before listing. Development permits required if property does not have existing lawful residential use or if structural changes are made. Calgary updated its business licensing approach for STRs under Land Use Bylaw amendments circa 2022–2024.
- **Key Notes**: Calgary does not currently impose a hard cap on rental days or require primary-residence-only status, distinguishing it from more restrictive Canadian cities. However, strata/condo bylaws may independently prohibit STRs.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a business licence: fines up to CAD $10,000 per the Business Licence Bylaw. Development permit violations subject to separate penalties under Land Use Bylaw.
- **Sources**: City of Calgary Business Licences (calgary.ca), Alberta Tourism Levy Act (RSA 2000), Calgary Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 amendments
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-calgary/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-calgary/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="intl-canada-canmore"></a>Canmore, Alberta
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-canada-canmore`
- **Location**: Canmore, Alberta, Canada (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Individual municipal business license required for each short-term rental unit.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register for property tax reclassification, Tourism Levy, and federal GST (5%) if gross revenue exceeds CAD $30,000.
- **Permit Fee**: Annual business license fee applies (~CAD $250–$500+ depending on unit type). Fine for operating without a license starts at CAD $2,500.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (for properties located in legally permitted tourist zones).
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap when operating in permitted zones.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Governed by building code and safety standards; typical limits are 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests.
- **Tax Rate**: Commercial property tax rate applies (properties designated as 'Tourist Homes' are taxed at the non-residential rate, roughly 3x the residential rate). 4% Alberta Tourism Levy + 5% GST.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Permitted only in properties specifically zoned as 'Tourist Home' or 'Hotel Condominium'. Traditional residential zones strictly ban stays under 30 days. The city is phasing out the 'Tourist Home' zoning category.
- **Minimum Stay**: None (short-term defined as stays under 30 consecutive days).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Limited to tourist-zoned developments; residential-zone bans prevent density expansion outside commercial hubs.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — commercial general liability insurance for short-term rentals is required.
- **Platform Obligations**: None formally active; hosts are responsible for displaying a valid business license number on all listing platforms.
- **Effective Date**: Tourist Home tax and phase-out regulations in force; regular updates to municipal licensing fees apply.
- **Compliance Notes**: Unit must pass initial safety/code inspections. Non-compliant operations (failing to register or pay non-residential tax rates) lose grandfathered 'Tourist Home' status if inactive for 6 months.
- **Key Notes**: One of Canada's most active and restricted mountain gateway markets. Applying the commercial tax rate significantly reduces net margins for casual operators.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a license or in an unpermitted residential zone results in steep fines (CAD $2,500 for a first offense, escalating up to CAD $10,000 for repeat offenses).
- **Sources**: https://www.canmore.ca/your-business/permits-and-licenses/bnbs-and-short-term-rentals ; Town of Canmore (canmore.ca); Alberta Tourism Levy; Kyan Properties; canmorealberta.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.canmore.ca/your-business/permits-and-licenses/bnbs-and-short-term-rentals](https://www.canmore.ca/your-business/permits-and-licenses/bnbs-and-short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-canmore/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-canmore/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="intl-canada-edmonton"></a>Edmonton, Alberta
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-canada-edmonton`
- **Location**: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: STR business licence required; fee approximately CAD $60–$200/year depending on unit type. Development permit may be required for non-owner-occupied entire-home STRs.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None mandated by city bylaw as of mid-2026
- **Occupancy Limit**: Subject to Alberta Fire Code; no STR-specific numeric cap in city bylaw
- **Tax Rate**: Alberta Tourism Levy (4%); GST (5%). Edmonton City Council approved a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) of 4% effective 2018, applicable to STRs via platform collection agreements
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Permitted in residential zones under Zoning Bylaw 12800 (and successor Zoning Bylaw 20001 effective 2024). Entire-home and hosted rentals allowed in most zones. Secondary suites must be registered. Some Historic Areas may have restrictions.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay mandated
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit density cap rules identified in current bylaw
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated; strongly recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Major platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) collect and remit Alberta Tourism Levy and Edmonton MAT under negotiated agreements with the city and province
- **Effective Date**: Zoning Bylaw 20001 effective January 1, 2024; MAT effective 2018
- **Compliance Notes**: Edmonton's new Zoning Bylaw 20001 (effective January 2024) reorganised land use categories; STR permissions carried forward. Hosts must hold a valid business licence. Unlicensed listings subject to enforcement.
- **Key Notes**: Edmonton levies a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax on top of provincial obligations, making effective tax burden ~13% (4% MAT + 4% ATL + 5% GST). Condo corporations may independently ban STRs.
- **Penalties**: Business licence violation: fines up to CAD $10,000. Zoning violations subject to enforcement orders and fines under the Municipal Government Act.
- **Sources**: City of Edmonton Business Licence Bylaw, Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 20001 (2024), Edmonton Municipal Accommodation Tax Bylaw 18667, Alberta Tourism Levy Act
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-edmonton/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-edmonton/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="intl-canada-halifax"></a>Halifax, Nova Scotia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-canada-halifax`
- **Location**: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Nova Scotia Tourist Accommodation Registry number and Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) registration required.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — subject to federal GST and provincial tax regulations.
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fees apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — STRs are limited to the operator's primary residence in residential zones. Secondary properties are prohibited.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Capped by fire safety and building occupancy certificates.
- **Tax Rate**: 15% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) applies to stays, plus standard personal/corporate income taxes.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: In all standard residential zones, STRs are restricted to the host's primary residence. Secondary or investment properties are prohibited from operating as STRs unless they are physically located in commercial or mixed-use zones that explicitly permit tourist accommodations.
- **Minimum Stay**: None.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None, regulated via zoning definitions.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — liability insurance required.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must require hosts to input their provincial registration numbers.
- **Effective Date**: Halifax Regional Municipality STR bylaws active.
- **Compliance Notes**: The province maintains a mandatory registry of tourist accommodations to monitor STR supply.
- **Key Notes**: Implemented strict primary residence rules to combat local housing shortages in residential suburbs, shifting investment units exclusively to commercial zones.
- **Penalties**: Fines and administrative penalties for operating without a provincial registration number or violating zoning usage codes.
- **Sources**: https://www.halifax.ca/about-halifax/regional-community-planning/short-term-rentals ; Halifax Regional Municipality (halifax.ca); Province of Nova Scotia (novascotia.ca); AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.halifax.ca/about-halifax/regional-community-planning/short-term-rentals](https://www.halifax.ca/about-halifax/regional-community-planning/short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-halifax/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-halifax/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-28 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-28

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### <a id="intl-canada-mississauga"></a>Mississauga, Ontario
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-canada-mississauga`
- **Location**: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes. A Short-Term Accommodation (STA) Licence is mandatory under By-law 0289-2020, amended through 2025. Licence must be renewed annually. Licence number must be displayed on all listing platforms.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: CAD $250 annual licence registration/renewal fee.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes. The STR must be the operator's principal residence — the dwelling where they reside for the majority of the year. Operating from a non-primary home is a violation.
- **Rental Day Cap**: 180 nights per year for whole-home rentals. Room rentals (while host is present) have no annual night cap. Stays of 28 consecutive days or fewer qualify as short-term rentals.
- **Occupancy Limit**: 2 guests per bedroom (per available guidance). Only principal residence eligible; up to 3 bedrooms may be rented.
- **Tax Rate**: 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) on all short-term rental revenues; plus federal HST (13% in Ontario) on applicable income.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs permitted only in the operator's principal residence across all residential zones. Condo/strata buildings may impose additional or stricter restrictions via their own by-laws. Non-principal-residence properties are prohibited from operating as STRs.
- **Minimum Stay**: No stated minimum stay; maximum stay threshold is 28 consecutive days (rentals of 29+ days fall outside the STR regime).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit density cap or per-block quota currently in force. One licence per principal residence only; operators may not hold multiple STR licences.
- **Insurance Required**: Proof of insurance (general liability) is required as part of the licence application package. Specific minimum coverage amount set by the City.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms operating in Mississauga are expected to list only licensed STRs (displaying licence numbers). The City works with platforms to enforce compliance; discussions underway (as of 2025) to require platforms to report listing activity directly to the City.
- **Effective Date**: By-law 0289-2020 adopted December 9, 2020; enforcement commenced January 19, 2021. Amended multiple times including By-law 0171-2024 and By-law 0170-2025 (penalty amendments effective November 17, 2025).
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Effective November 17, 2025: administrative penalties range from $500 (minimum) to $1,000 (maximum) per violation. Convictions under the Provincial Offences Act carry a minimum Part III fine of $500. Corporate/serious violations can reach up to $100,000 under Ontario law. Notices of Contravention are issued prior to penalties.
- **Sources**: https://www.mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/business/licences-and-permits/short-term-accommodation-licence/ ; LawfulStay
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/business/licences-and-permits/short-term-accommodation-licence/](https://www.mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/business/licences-and-permits/short-term-accommodation-licence/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-mississauga/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-mississauga/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="intl-canada-montreal"></a>Montreal, Quebec
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-canada-montreal`
- **Location**: Montreal, Quebec, Canada (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — provincial CITQ (Corporation de l'industrie touristique du Québec) registration certificate/number required for all stays of 31 days or less, PLUS a Montreal municipal host permit. CITQ number must be displayed in all listings.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — lodging tax (3.5%) on stays of 31 nights or fewer (Airbnb collects/remits for platform bookings; direct bookings require registration with Revenu Québec). GST (5%) and QST (~9.975%) required if earnings exceed $30,000/year.
- **Permit Fee**: Montreal host permit ~CAD $300. CITQ annual fees (2026): ~$54/year for a primary-residence establishment; ~$156/year for a general tourist accommodation establishment.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes, under the general municipal rules — only the principal residence may be rented short-term in most boroughs. Non-primary (commercial) properties require an authorized commercial zone and a borough certificate of occupancy.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Short-term rental of a principal residence in residential areas is permitted only during a seasonal window of June 10 to September 10 each year (~92 days) in most boroughs.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown / set by CITQ classification and safety standards.
- **Tax Rate**: Lodging tax 3.5%; GST 5% + QST ~9.975% above $30,000 annual revenue.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Borough-specific. Using a main residence for tourist rentals is prohibited in Lachine, Saint-Laurent and Saint-Léonard. Commercial STRs require authorized commercial zones. Central tourist boroughs (e.g., Ville-Marie/Old Montreal) have stricter rules; Old Montreal limited to the June 10–Sept 10 window.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum; tourist accommodation = stays of 31 days or less (rentals over 31 days fall under Tribunal administratif du logement rules).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Controlled via borough zoning designating permitted vs restricted STR zones rather than explicit density caps. Condo declarations/bylaws may also restrict.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — CITQ registration requires proof of civil liability insurance ($2,000,000 per event is the provincial standard).
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must verify a valid CITQ registration certificate before displaying a listing and check its validity; the registration number must appear in all advertising.
- **Effective Date**: Provincial framework under Bill 25 (effective Sept 1, 2023) / Tourist Accommodation Act; current Montreal seasonal-window bylaw in force for 2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: Must display CITQ certificate at the building's main entrance. Montreal permit application is online, requires identity verification at an Accès Montréal office, photo ID and recent provincial Notice of Assessment, plus a signed notice of compliance used for the CITQ application. Update statements required within 30 days of changes.
- **Key Notes**: Dual provincial + municipal compliance makes Montreal one of Canada's more complex STR markets. City has more than doubled inspectors and uses 311/online public reporting for enforcement.
- **Penalties**: Operating without CITQ classification: fines $2,500–$25,000 first offence and $5,000–$50,000 for repeat offences (some sources cite individual fines starting at $5,000). Fines up to $50,000 for violations; persistent offenders face legal injunctions and permanent CITQ suspension.
- **Sources**: https://www.citq.qc.ca/en/ ; Ville de Montréal (montreal.ca); CITQ (citq.qc.ca); Lodgify Montreal/Quebec guides (2026); LendCity Canada guide (2026)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.citq.qc.ca/en/](https://www.citq.qc.ca/en/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-montreal/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-montreal/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-canada-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Canada
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-canada-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Canada (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No national license; set by province/municipality
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — GST/HST registration if revenue exceeds threshold
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (varies by jurisdiction)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No national rule; varies by jurisdiction
- **Rental Day Cap**: No national cap
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: GST/HST 5%–15% (varies by province)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Set at provincial/municipal level
- **Minimum Stay**: STR generally defined as under 30 days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Set locally
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown (varies by jurisdiction)
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms may collect/remit GST/HST for unregistered hosts
- **Effective Date**: 2024-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Since Jan 1, 2024, expense deductions denied for non-compliant STRs in restricted jurisdictions
- **Key Notes**: Federal measures discourage STRs amid housing crisis; most rules are provincial/municipal
- **Penalties**: Denied tax deductions; assessed unpaid GST/HST plus interest and penalties
- **Sources**: https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/stref-farlcd/index-eng.html ; canada.ca; CRA; BDO Canada
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/stref-farlcd/index-eng.html](https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/stref-farlcd/index-eng.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-canada-ottawa"></a>Ottawa, Ontario
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-canada-ottawa`
- **Location**: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: STR operator licence: CAD $113.38/year (2024 fee schedule). Platform licence: CAD $6,370/year for platforms with 250+ listings. Renewal fees apply annually.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: No hard annual day cap, but primary-residence requirement effectively limits full-time non-resident STRs
- **Occupancy Limit**: Must comply with Ontario Fire Code and property standards; no explicit STR-specific occupancy cap in bylaw beyond code requirements
- **Tax Rate**: HST (13%); Ottawa Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) of 4% on stays of less than 30 days, collected by platforms
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs permitted only in operator's principal residence (owned or rented). Entire secondary properties, investment properties, and non-principal residences cannot be listed as STRs. Zoning By-law 2008-250 applies.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay specified; regulation targets short stays (under 30 days)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Implicit density control via principal-residence-only rule; no explicit per-block quota
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated in bylaw text; recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Licensed platforms must: verify operator licences, remove unlicensed listings, collect and remit 4% MAT, provide quarterly data reports to the city
- **Effective Date**: By-law No. 2021-322, effective August 1, 2022; MAT effective January 1, 2018
- **Compliance Notes**: Ottawa's STR By-law (No. 2021-322) came into force August 2022. Only principal residences may be rented short-term. Operators must display licence number on all listings. Platforms must be licensed and must delist unlicensed properties.
- **Key Notes**: Ottawa's principal-residence requirement is strictly enforced. The city actively audits platforms and pursues unlicensed operators. This is one of the more restrictive frameworks among Canadian capital cities.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to CAD $100,000 for corporations and CAD $50,000 for individuals per violation under the Municipal Act. Licence suspension or revocation possible.
- **Sources**: Ottawa STR By-law No. 2021-322 (ottawa.ca), Ottawa Municipal Accommodation Tax By-law, Ontario Municipal Act 2001
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-ottawa/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-ottawa/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="intl-canada-province-wide-bc"></a>Province-wide (BC), British Columbia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-canada-province-wide-bc`
- **Location**: Province-wide (BC), British Columbia, Canada (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — provincial registration number required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — GST/HST and PST may apply
- **Permit Fee**: $100/yr primary residence; $450/yr secondary suite/ADU; $600/yr strata hotels
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — in communities over 10,000 (and within 15km), unless opted out/exempt; opt-out requests due February 28 and effective June 1 from 2027
- **Rental Day Cap**: No night cap; STR defined as under 90 consecutive days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: GST 5% + PST/MRDT (varies)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Subject to local bylaws; resort/rural areas exempt
- **Minimum Stay**: Under 90 consecutive days defined as STR
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Limited to principal residence plus one secondary suite or ADU
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must validate registration numbers and remove unregistered listings
- **Effective Date**: 2025-05-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Registry mandatory May 1, 2025; platform validation from June 2, 2025 Opt-out timeline accelerated in 2026: local governments with a vacancy rate of at least 3% for two consecutive years may request an opt-out from the principal-residence requirement by February 28 (previously March 31), effective June 1 (previously November 1), beginning in 2027.
- **Key Notes**: Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act (Bill 35); one of Canada's most comprehensive frameworks
- **Penalties**: Fines up to $50,000; removal from platforms; bookings cancelled if unregistered
- **Sources**: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals ; www2.gov.bc.ca; Dentons; BC Gov News ; https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HMA0045-000428
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-province-wide-bc/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-province-wide-bc/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-22 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-22

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### <a id="intl-canada-quebec-city"></a>Quebec City, Quebec
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-canada-quebec-city`
- **Location**: Quebec City, Quebec, Canada (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Provincial establishment classification certificate required from Tourisme Québec; application fee ~CAD $50–$150 depending on category. Municipal business licence may also be required. Annual renewal applies.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: No explicit day cap at municipal level; provincial rules distinguish 'tourist establishment' threshold (1+ day for-fee rental triggers classification requirements)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Subject to Quebec Building Code and fire safety standards; classification sets maximum capacity
- **Tax Rate**: QST (9.975%) + GST (5%) = ~14.975%; Quebec lodging tax (THTQ / 'taxe sur l'hébergement') of 3.5% applies province-wide on short-term accommodation; platforms collect and remit
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Ville de Québec zoning bylaws govern permitted uses. STRs in residential zones must comply with applicable use classes. Condominiums subject to co-ownership declaration restrictions. Historic Old Quebec (UNESCO World Heritage core) subject to additional heritage overlay rules.
- **Minimum Stay**: No provincial or municipal minimum stay mandated for STRs
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit density cap identified at city level
- **Insurance Required**: Civil liability insurance strongly recommended; not explicitly mandated in provincial tourist establishment rules, but classification standards imply minimum safety standards
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must collect and remit Quebec lodging tax (3.5%) and QST/GST under Revenu Québec agreements. Platforms required to display establishment certificate numbers on listings under Bill 67 (2020) framework.
- **Effective Date**: Bill 67 framework effective 2021; ongoing enforcement strengthened 2022–2024
- **Compliance Notes**: Quebec's STR framework is primarily provincial. Bill 67 (An Act to improve tourism regulations), adopted 2020, requires all STR operators to obtain a classification certificate from Tourisme Québec. Operating without a certificate is prohibited. Revenu Québec has enforcement authority. Ville de Québec applies additional municipal zoning and business licence requirements.
- **Key Notes**: Quebec has one of Canada's most comprehensive provincial STR frameworks. Certificate numbers must appear on all advertising. Properties in historic districts face heightened scrutiny. Quebec City's tourism significance means active enforcement by both provincial and municipal authorities.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a classification certificate: fines from CAD $2,500 to $100,000 (individuals and corporations) under the Tourist Accommodation Act. Revenu Québec can assess back taxes and penalties for unremitted lodging taxes.
- **Sources**: Tourisme Québec classification certificate program, Loi sur l'hébergement touristique (RLRQ c H-1.01), Bill 67 (2020), Revenu Québec lodging tax guidance, Ville de Québec règlements d'urbanisme
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-quebec-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-quebec-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="intl-canada-tofino"></a>Tofino, British Columbia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-canada-tofino`
- **Location**: Tofino, British Columbia, Canada (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — District of Tofino Business Licence AND a B.C. Provincial Short-Term Rental Registration number. Both numbers must be displayed on all online listings.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — PST (8%) and MRDT (3%) registration required via BC Ministry of Finance; federal GST (5%) required if annual revenue exceeds CAD $30,000. Platforms collect and remit standard sales/lodging taxes automatically.
- **Permit Fee**: District business licence fee varies by classification and bedroom count (typically ranges from CAD $250 to CAD $1,050/year) plus BC provincial registration fee (~CAD $77/year).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — Tofino adopted the provincial principal residence requirement. STRs are generally restricted to the host's primary residence (the home they live in for the majority of the year) plus one secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit on the same property.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No night cap stated.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum of 3 bedrooms for guests and up to 6 overnight guests total.
- **Tax Rate**: PST 8% + MRDT 3% (additional local room tax); federal GST 5% above CAD $30,000 revenue.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed only in specific zones under Tofino Zoning Bylaw No. 770 where short-term rentals are explicitly permitted (typically R1, R4, RA1, RA2, RA3, A1, A2, A3, A4, and designated CD-EL or condo zones like Fred Tibbs). Prohibited in strata buildings that ban STRs.
- **Minimum Stay**: Short-term rental defined as stays under 90 consecutive days (aligned with provincial law).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit density spacing rule, but principal residence rules and zoning classifications restrict operations to one site per operator.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of commercial general liability insurance is required as part of the business licence application.
- **Platform Obligations**: License and provincial registration numbers must be shown on all online listings (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.). Platforms share monthly data with the province/district and must remove non-compliant listings.
- **Effective Date**: Provincial principal residence requirements adopted in Tofino effective November 1, 2024; updated licensing bylaws apply for 2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: Hosts must sign a 'Good Neighbour Agreement', provide a detailed floor plan showing escape routes, and designate a local contact manager who is available 24/7 and can respond to the property within 2 hours.
- **Key Notes**: Business licences expire annually on December 31 and must be renewed. Non-compliant STRs are ineligible for federal income tax deductions on rental expenses.
- **Penalties**: Municipal fines up to CAD $1,000 per offence per day under District bylaws; provincial non-compliance fines up to CAD $5,000 per day; potential licence revocation and listing removal.
- **Sources**: https://tofino.ca/business-development/short-term-rental-regulations/ ; District of Tofino (tofino.ca); Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca); bnbcalc.com Tofino guide; liftylife.ca Tofino regulations
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://tofino.ca/business-development/short-term-rental-regulations/](https://tofino.ca/business-development/short-term-rental-regulations/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-tofino/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-tofino/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="intl-canada-toronto"></a>Toronto, Ontario
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-canada-toronto`
- **Location**: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Short-Term Rental Operator's license + city registration
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — GST/HST + Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT)
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — STRs allowed only in principal residence
- **Rental Day Cap**: 180 nights/year for entire-home rentals; no cap for room rentals
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: MAT 8.5% on stay cost (plus HST 13%)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Restricted to residentially zoned areas
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as under 28 consecutive days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Secondary/investment properties cannot be used as STR
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosts collect/remit MAT; quarterly reporting required
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: All operators must register with the city and comply with zoning bylaws
- **Key Notes**: STR limited to principal residence; entire-home capped at 180 nights/year
- **Penalties**: Municipal by-law enforcement; loss of income-tax deductions for non-compliance
- **Sources**: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-rights-information/short-term-rentals/short-term-rental-operators-hosts/ ; taxlawcanada.com; lodgify.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-rights-information/short-term-rentals/short-term-rental-operators-hosts/](https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-rights-information/short-term-rentals/short-term-rental-operators-hosts/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-toronto/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-toronto/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-canada-vancouver"></a>Vancouver, British Columbia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-canada-vancouver`
- **Location**: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — two-tier: a City of Vancouver Short-Term Rental Business Licence AND a B.C. Provincial Short-Term Rental Registration number. Both numbers must be displayed on all listings.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes for taxes — B.C. provincial accommodation levy (3%) and Vancouver hotel/MRDT tax (2%) apply; federal GST (5%) applies if annual revenue exceeds CAD $30,000. Platforms collect and remit provincial/city taxes automatically.
- **Permit Fee**: City business licence ~CAD $1,108/year (prorated first year) plus provincial registration ~CAD $77/year (combined ~CAD $1,185). CAD $111 late penalty for city renewals after Dec 31.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes. STRs are only permitted in the operator's principal residence (the home they live in most of the year). Investment/second properties do not qualify. Secondary/laneway/basement suites only if the operator lives in that specific unit.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap when operating from principal residence; STR defined as stays under 90 consecutive days.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown (governed by building/safety standards rather than a stated guest cap).
- **Tax Rate**: Provincial accommodation levy 3% + Vancouver hotel tax 2%; federal GST 5% above CAD $30,000 revenue.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Principal-residence-only model; cannot rent both main house and a secondary suite. Strata corporation written approval required before applying (most multi-unit properties are stratified).
- **Minimum Stay**: No stated minimum; short-term defined as under 90 consecutive days (changed from under 30 days in October 2024 to align with provincial law).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit density quota, but principal-residence rule effectively limits one STR per host. Strata bylaws may further restrict or prohibit STRs.
- **Insurance Required**: Hosts must confirm insurance allows STR use and provides adequate coverage; review policies before listing.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms are legally required to share monthly listing data with local governments and must remove/delist listings lacking a valid provincial registration number at the local government's request.
- **Effective Date**: City bylaw aligned with B.C. Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act; 90-day definition effective October 2024.
- **Compliance Notes**: Must confirm legal dwelling unit, provide 24/7 guest contact, install interconnected smoke alarms (every floor and bedroom), CO detectors where gas appliances exist, fire extinguisher on each floor, posted fire plan, and complete a fire safety self-certification. Renew both licences annually by Dec 31.
- **Key Notes**: As of April 2026, ~4,969 active listings with 3,248 city business licences issued for 2026 and 69 suspended. Enforcement is active and data-driven. By-law 4450 governs licensing.
- **Penalties**: City non-compliance fines up to CAD $1,000 per offence; operating without a city licence ~CAD $1,000/day; operating without provincial registration ~CAD $5,000/day under provincial enforcement. Renting a non-principal residence triggers licence revocation. Maximum municipal ticketing fines raised to $3,000 per infraction per day; regional district bylaw prosecution max raised to $50,000.
- **Sources**: https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/short-term-rentals.aspx ; City of Vancouver (vancouver.ca); Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca); liv.rent (2026); HostStarter (2026)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/short-term-rentals.aspx](https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/short-term-rentals.aspx)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-vancouver/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-vancouver/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-canada-victoria-bc"></a>Victoria, British Columbia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-canada-victoria-bc`
- **Location**: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — City of Victoria short-term rental business licence and BC Provincial registry number required.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — subject to federal GST and provincial PST/MRDT registration if earning thresholds met.
- **Permit Fee**: Licence fees start at $1,500/year for non-owner occupied units (where grandfathered) or $150/year for principal residence rooms.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — STRs are limited to the operator's principal dwelling unit only. Non-principal residence rentals are prohibited.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap, but must be the operator's primary home.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Capped by bedroom count (typically max 2 adults per bedroom).
- **Tax Rate**: 16% total tax on stays (including 5% GST, 8% PST, and 3% Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT)).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Banned in entire self-contained accessory dwelling units, garden suites, or secondary properties. Restricted to the operator's principal residence. Existing non-conforming use protections were removed by provincial legislation in May 2024.
- **Minimum Stay**: None.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None, as principal residence requirement effectively caps non-owner occupied unit counts.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — commercial liability insurance required.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must verify and display BC provincial registration numbers and remove unregistered listings within 15 days of a provincial request.
- **Effective Date**: BC Provincial regulations fully active.
- **Compliance Notes**: Provincial legislation removes local grandfathering of investment units, requiring active compliance audits across all platforms.
- **Key Notes**: One of the most highly restricted markets in Canada. The British Columbia government has overridden local zoning to enforce primary residence rules province-wide.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to $3,000 per day for operators and up to $10,000 per day for platforms for non-compliant listings.
- **Sources**: https://www.victoria.ca/building-business/business-licensing/short-term-rentals ; City of Victoria (victoria.ca); Government of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca); AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.victoria.ca/building-business/business-licensing/short-term-rentals](https://www.victoria.ca/building-business/business-licensing/short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-victoria-bc/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-victoria-bc/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-28 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-28

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### <a id="intl-canada-whistler"></a>Whistler, British Columbia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-canada-whistler`
- **Location**: Whistler, British Columbia, Canada (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) Tourist Accommodation business license required, plus B.C. Provincial Short-Term Rental Registration.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must collect and remit 8% PST, 3% Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT), and 5% federal GST if applicable.
- **Permit Fee**: Annual tourist accommodation business license fee is CAD $250. Initial application fee is CAD $25.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (for properties zoned for Tourist Accommodation; Whistler is exempt from the B.C. provincial primary residence requirement).
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap in permitted zones.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Regulated by building code and strata bylaws; general guidelines are 2 guests per bedroom + 2 extra.
- **Tax Rate**: 8% PST + 3% MRDT + 5% GST where applicable.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Permitted only in Tourist Accommodation (TA) zones. Subject to covenants: Phase I allows unlimited owner use and rental management choice; Phase II limits owner use to 56 days/year and requires pooling/hotel management.
- **Minimum Stay**: None (short-term defined as stays under 90 consecutive days).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Strict zoning limitations prevent STR expansion into residential-only neighborhoods.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — commercial insurance covering short-term nightly rentals is required.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must share monthly listing data and remove listings that lack valid provincial registration numbers at the municipality's request.
- **Effective Date**: RMOW Tourist Accommodation licensing in force; B.C. Provincial Registry active.
- **Compliance Notes**: Hosts must display their valid business license number on all listing advertisements. Strata corporation bylaws frequently impose additional rules or bans.
- **Key Notes**: A premier global ski resort. Title covenants (Phase I vs Phase II) are legally binding and dictate owner occupancy limits and rental management pools.
- **Penalties**: Operating an STR in a residential zone or without a valid business license results in significant fines (up to CAD $1,000 per day per infraction).
- **Sources**: https://www.whistler.ca/business/business-licences/tourist-accommodation-business-licence/ ; Resort Municipality of Whistler (whistler.ca); Province of British Columbia; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.whistler.ca/business/business-licences/tourist-accommodation-business-licence/](https://www.whistler.ca/business/business-licences/tourist-accommodation-business-licence/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-whistler/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-canada-whistler/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="intl-caribbean-bonaire"></a>Bonaire, caribbean
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-caribbean-bonaire`
- **Location**: Bonaire, caribbean, Caribbean (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No formal island-wide STR license system is currently in place; BONHATA (Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association) has publicly advocated for a mandatory registration obligation for all hosts listing on platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo, but as of July 2026 no such island-wide registry has been legislatively enacted. Properties must be in a zoning-permitted area to operate legally.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Hosts/operators are expected to comply with applicable tax obligations. The island-wide Visitor Entry Tax (Toeristenbelasting) replaced the former per-night room tax (logeergastenbelasting) effective 1 July 2022. The tax is collected directly from visitors upon entry (not per-night via accommodation), collected at the airport or paid online in advance at tourismtax.bonairegov.com. STR operators must ensure guests have paid this tax. Additional income/turnover tax obligations under Dutch Caribbean (BES) tax law may also apply.
- **Permit Fee**: Visitor Entry Tax (Toeristenbelasting): USD $75 per adult visitor per trip (ages 13+); USD $10 for children up to age 12 and residents of former Netherlands Antilles islands; cruise passengers pay USD $10 per person (collected by the cruise line). Effective 1 July 2022; minor amendments took effect 1 July 2024. No separate per-night accommodation tax currently charged at property level.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No explicit primary-residence requirement in current law; however, STR is restricted to specific zoning designations — it is not limited to owner-occupied homes per se, but properties in residential zones (Woongebied 1, 2, and 3) cannot obtain STR permission regardless of ownership status.
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 days — Short-stay rentals are defined as rentals of up to 90 days. Rentals of 3 months (approximately 90 days) or longer are generally permitted island-wide. Rentals under 90 days are only permitted in designated zoning areas.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — No specific island-wide occupancy cap per STR unit has been publicly legislated; standard safety norms apply.
- **Tax Rate**: Visitor Entry Tax: flat USD $75 per adult visitor per trip (not a percentage of rental revenue). The prior per-night room tax of $5.50/person/night and the $4/day car rental tax were abolished when the Visitor Entry Tax was introduced on 1 July 2022. Income/profit tax obligations under BES tax law apply separately.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Strict zoning-based restrictions apply under the Bonaire Spatial Development Plan (Ruimtelijk Ontwikkelingsplan Bonaire — ROB). Short-term rentals (under 90 days) are ONLY permitted in areas designated as: Recreation-Stay Recreation (Recreatie-Verblijfsrecreatie), Mixed-I (Gemengd-I), Mixed-IV (Gemengd-IV), Mixed-VI (Gemengd-VI), Mixed-To be developed I (Gemengd-Uit te werken 1), and Center zone (Centrum) for hotels/recreational homes with pre-2022 use. STR is banned in Residential Areas 1, 2, and 3 (Woongebied 1, 2, 3). No exemption or waiver process exists for residential zone properties. Since March 2024, the Public Body Bonaire (OLB) has been actively enforcing this ban, with initial enforcement focused on the La Palma and Sabal Palm neighborhoods.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — No minimum stay floor is specified in the ROB or in publicly available OLB ordinances. The key threshold is the 90-day maximum for what constitutes a 'short stay.'
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — No specific cap on the number of STR units per building or neighborhood has been publicly enacted, but the Preparation Decision (Voorbereidingsbesluit, VBB 2021) of 2 December 2021 halted new applications for second-home or residential-recreational use developments island-wide to prevent further STR expansion into residential stock.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — No specific STR liability insurance mandate has been publicly identified in OLB ordinances as of July 2026.
- **Platform Obligations**: No formal platform-level compliance law has been enacted for Bonaire as of July 2026. BONHATA has called for a registration obligation that would require platforms to verify and display registration numbers, but this has not been legislated. Platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com) continue to operate STR listings on the island without mandatory compliance checks.
- **Effective Date**: Zoning-based STR ban in residential areas: Bonaire Spatial Development Plan (ROB) — in force; strictly enforced since March 2024. Visitor Entry Tax: 1 July 2022 (amended 1 July 2024). Preparation Decision (VBB 2021): 2 December 2021.
- **Compliance Notes**: Enforcement has been active since March 2024, with the OLB Supervision and Enforcement Directorate issuing penalty payment orders (dwangsombeschikkingen) and threatening letters to STR operators in prohibited residential zones. A landmark court ruling on 19 December 2024 by the Court of First Instance of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba introduced an important nuance: the short-term rental ban in residential areas does not apply to stays for non-recreational purposes (e.g., work-related stays such as visiting medical professionals). The Island Council agreed in December 2024 to further elaborate a new housing ordinance to tighten restrictions. The OLB is also considering a housing permit instrument for the rental market. Only approximately 4% of STR listings on Bonaire appear to be formally licensed/registered as of 2026 data.
- **Key Notes**: Bonaire is a special municipality ('openbaar lichaam') of the Netherlands, governed by the Public Body Bonaire (OLB / Openbaar Lichaam Bonaire). STR is legally permitted only in designated tourism/mixed-use zoning areas. The residential STR ban is driven by concerns over housing affordability and rising property prices due to investor interest. The island uses a flat-fee Visitor Entry Tax instead of a percentage-based accommodation tax, which minimizes per-night administrative burden on STR operators but represents a significant cost to guests ($75/trip). The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has cited Bonaire's flat per-visitor entry fee as a model for capturing tourism revenue with minimal complexity.
- **Penalties**: Penalty payment orders (dwangsombeschikkingen) are issued by the OLB's Supervision and Enforcement Directorate for illegal STR operation in residential zones. Specific fine amounts are not publicly specified in available sources, but landlords have described receiving 'hefty fines.' The OLB has stated it remains committed to strict enforcement.
- **Sources**: https://www.bonairegov.com ; Harbourtown Bonaire Real Estate (harbourtownbonaire.com, Oct 2024); Wildeman Legal & Mediation (wildemanlegal.com, Jan 2025); BES Reporter (bes-reporter.com, Jun 2025); Openbaar Lichaam Bonaire official tourism tax portal (tourismtax.bonairegov.com / bonairegov.com); InfoBonaire housing ordinance article (infobonaire.com, Jan 2025); Bonaire Realty blog (bonairerealty.com, Jun 2024); AirROI Bonaire STR market report (airroi.com, Apr 2026); Caribbean Journal / CHTA STR Framework (caribjournal.com, May 2026); BONHATA registration call (xpbonaire.com, Feb 2022); SunwiseBonaire zoning enforcement blog (sunwisebonaire.com, Apr 2024)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.bonairegov.com](https://www.bonairegov.com)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-caribbean-bonaire/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-caribbean-bonaire/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="intl-multiple-caribbean-region-national"></a>Caribbean Region (National), Caribbean
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-multiple-caribbean-region-national`
- **Location**: Caribbean Region (National), Caribbean (International)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Varies by jurisdiction. The Caribbean is not a single nation; each island/territory has its own STR licensing regime. Generally: Sint Maarten requires a DEL business licence; Jamaica requires Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) registration; Barbados requires a Tourism Authority licence; Trinidad & Tobago and many others have developing or informal frameworks. No pan-Caribbean licensing standard exists.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Varies by jurisdiction. Licence/registration fees, tourism authority fees, and annual renewal costs differ across each Caribbean territory. Ranges from nominal registration fees to several hundred USD per year.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Generally No across most Caribbean jurisdictions. Most islands permit both primary and investment properties to operate as STRs, though some may have specific conditions. No regional standard applies.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Varies by jurisdiction. Most Caribbean territories do not impose annual night caps on STRs. No pan-Caribbean rental day cap exists.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Varies by jurisdiction. Most territories apply building code or fire safety capacity limits rather than specific STR occupancy statutes. No pan-Caribbean occupancy limit.
- **Tax Rate**: Varies significantly by jurisdiction. Representative examples: Sint Maarten: 5% Room Tax + 5% BBO Turnover Tax; Jamaica: 15% GCT (General Consumption Tax) + 10% accommodation tax for registered properties; Barbados: 7.5% VAT + 2.5% tourism levy; Cayman Islands: 13% tourism accommodation tax; Aruba: 12.5% room tax. No uniform Caribbean-wide STR tax rate.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Varies by jurisdiction. Many Caribbean territories restrict STRs to commercially or tourism-zoned areas, or require properties to be in designated resort zones. Specific rules differ island by island.
- **Minimum Stay**: Varies by jurisdiction. Most Caribbean territories impose no minimum stay requirement for STRs. Some may require minimum stays linked to immigration or visa rules (e.g., 90-day limits for tourist visa holders).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Varies by jurisdiction. No Caribbean-wide density rules. A small number of territories with high tourism pressure may apply informal density considerations through zoning.
- **Insurance Required**: Varies by jurisdiction. Some territories (e.g., Jamaica via TPDCo registration) require proof of liability insurance; others have no formal mandate. No pan-Caribbean insurance requirement.
- **Platform Obligations**: Varies by jurisdiction. Several Caribbean territories are increasingly requiring platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com) to collect and remit accommodation taxes on behalf of hosts. Examples: Airbnb collects and remits accommodation taxes in Jamaica, Barbados, and several other islands under bilateral agreements with local tax authorities.
- **Effective Date**: Varies by jurisdiction. No single Caribbean-wide STR regulatory instrument exists. Individual jurisdictions have enacted their own frameworks at different times.
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Varies by jurisdiction. Operating without a licence or failing to remit tourism/room taxes exposes operators to fines, back-tax assessments, and potential closure. Specific amounts set by each national/territorial tax authority.
- **Sources**: https://www.caribbeanhotelandtourism.com/short-term-rentals ; LawfulStay
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.caribbeanhotelandtourism.com/short-term-rentals](https://www.caribbeanhotelandtourism.com/short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-multiple-caribbean-region-national/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-multiple-caribbean-region-national/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="intl-caribbean-st-maarten"></a>St. Maarten, Sint Maarten
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-caribbean-st-maarten`
- **Location**: St. Maarten, Sint Maarten, Caribbean (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes. A business licence is required from the Department of Economic Licenses (DEL). Applications can be submitted via the DEL online e-government portal or in person at the Government Administration Building.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Business licence fee payable to DEL (exact amount set by DEL schedule; contact DEL for current fee). Room Tax (5%) collected from guests and remitted by the property owner/manager to the Tax Administration.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown. No primary-residence requirement has been identified under current Sint Maarten STR regulations.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown. No specific rental day cap identified in current Sint Maarten legislation.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown. No specific statutory occupancy limit for STRs identified; general building/safety codes apply.
- **Tax Rate**: 5% Room Tax (logeergastenbelasting) levied on non-resident guests staying at hotels, guesthouses, vacation villas, and condos. Additionally, a 5% Turnover Tax (BBO — Belasting op Bedrijfsomzetten) applies to rental services rendered by entrepreneurs. Income tax on rental income applies at rates of 12.5%–47.5% (calculated on 65% of gross rental income after allowable deductions).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unknown. No publicly available island-wide STR zoning ordinance identified; local municipal/district rules may apply.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown. No statutory minimum stay requirement identified for Sint Maarten STRs.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown. No density or quota restrictions on STRs identified in current Sint Maarten legislation.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown. No explicit insurance mandate for STR operators identified in current Sint Maarten regulations.
- **Platform Obligations**: Unknown. No platform-specific reporting or collection obligations identified in current Sint Maarten legislation.
- **Effective Date**: Sint Maarten's tax system is inherited from the former Netherlands Antilles framework, in force since Sint Maarten became a constituent country on October 10, 2010. Business licensing via DEL is an ongoing requirement.
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Non-compliance with licensing and tax obligations can result in significant penalties. Specific fine schedules not publicly detailed; property owners face legal and financial consequences for operating without a licence or failing to remit Room Tax.
- **Sources**: https://www.sintmaartengov.org/Pages/default.aspx ; LawfulStay
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.sintmaartengov.org/Pages/default.aspx](https://www.sintmaartengov.org/Pages/default.aspx)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-caribbean-st-maarten/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-caribbean-st-maarten/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="intl-cayman-islands"></a>Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-cayman-islands`
- **Location**: Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (Americas)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Tourism Affairs (TA) license required; property inspection
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: TA license fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Tourist Accommodation Tax 13%; no income tax; no VAT
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Tourism Affairs licensing; tax-advantaged jurisdiction
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Tax-advantaged British Overseas Territory. 13% accommodation tax. Tourism Affairs handles all licensing with property inspections. Growing high-end and dive tourism market.
- **Key Notes**: Tourism Affairs license required; 13% accommodation tax; no income/VAT; tax-advantaged jurisdiction.
- **Penalties**: Fine + license revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.tourismaffairs.ky
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourismaffairs.ky](https://www.tourismaffairs.ky)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-cayman-islands/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-cayman-islands/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-cayman-islands-george-town"></a>George Town, Grand Cayman
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-cayman-islands-george-town`
- **Location**: George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual Tourism Accommodation License (TAL) fee: CI$250 (approx. USD $305) per property per year, regardless of revenue generated, issued by the Department of Tourism (DoT). Property must be inspected by the DoT (and relevant agencies) prior to license issuance. After a natural disaster, all TALs become null and void until re-inspection.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None identified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown – set on a property-specific basis by the Hotel Licensing Board and Department of Tourism during inspection
- **Tax Rate**: 13% Tourism Accommodation Tax (TAT) on gross room rate, remitted to the Department of Tourism. No personal income tax, no capital gains tax, no corporate tax on rental profits. No domestic income taxes of any kind as of 2025.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No island-wide STR ban. Properties must comply with Planning Law zoning and land use designations. Strata/condo HOA rules may restrict STR use in some buildings.
- **Minimum Stay**: None mandated nationally
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal density cap law enacted. AirDNA data (mid-2026) counts 1,500+ active listings island-wide vs. ~1,270 DoT-licensed properties, suggesting a meaningful share is operating unlicensed.
- **Insurance Required**: Not formally mandated by law, but recommended and often required by property management companies handling TAL applications and DoT inspections.
- **Platform Obligations**: Operators must hold a valid TAL before listing or promoting properties on Airbnb, Vrbo, or similar platforms. Monthly DoT reporting and tax remittance are required. Platforms have no separately mandated data-sharing obligations under current law.
- **Effective Date**: Tourism Law 1995 (as amended); CI$250 license fee confirmed as current (2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: Under the Tourism Law (1995), all short-term rental properties — including Airbnb listings — must hold a Tourism Accommodation License (TAL) approved by the Hotel Licensing Board before operating or promoting the property. The TAL requires a DoT inspection covering safety and cleanliness standards. The 13% Tourism Accommodation Tax must be collected from guests and remitted to the DoT. In July 2026, a Cayman News Service investigation found that DoT enforcement against unlicensed operators consists mainly of an email inviting compliance, suggesting weak enforcement. Tourist Accommodation Tax revenue nearly doubled from CI$23.1M (2022) to CI$47.8M (2025).
- **Key Notes**: The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory with no income taxes, making it highly attractive for STR investment. The 13% TAT on gross room rate is the primary fiscal obligation. License fees are flat and low at CI$250/year regardless of revenue. Enforcement is considered weak as of mid-2026, with hundreds of unlicensed listings operating. George Town had 348 active STR listings as of the 2025 AirROI dataset. Bodden Town was identified as the fastest-growing STR submarket (nearly 30% annual growth).
- **Penalties**: Operating or promoting a property as a short-term rental without a valid TAL is prohibited under the Tourism Law. Specific fine amounts not confirmed in publicly available sources, though the DoT has enforcement authority. Post-natural disaster, all TALs are voided until re-inspection.
- **Sources**: https://www.ourcayman.ky/en-us/ourcayman/business-in-tourism/how-to/licensing-inspection, https://caymannewsservice.com/2026/07/the-hidden-cost-of-caymans-short-term-rental-boom/, https://corcorancayman.com/setting-your-property-up-for-airbnb-in-the-cayman-islands/, https://www.expatfocus.com/caymans/guide/caymans-property-letting, https://www.tourism.gov.ky (Cayman Islands Department of Tourism)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-cayman-islands-george-town/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-cayman-islands-george-town/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-chile-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Chile
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-chile-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Chile (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: SERNATUR tourism registry for applicable accommodation categories
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes - SII via Form 4415; VAT registration for furnished rentals
- **Permit Fee**: SERNATUR registration free; municipal patent varies by comuna
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No national cap
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax 0-40% (individuals); 19% VAT on furnished rentals
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Set at municipal level; condo reglamento can restrict
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None nationally; condo level
- **Insurance Required**: No national mandate
- **Platform Obligations**: SII to require platforms to verify user tax compliance from March 2026
- **Effective Date**: Ley 20.423; Ley 21.442 (co-ownership)
- **Compliance Notes**: Ley 20.423 tourism law; Ley 21.442 condo law; NCh2760 accommodation classification
- **Key Notes**: Furnished STR subject to 19% VAT; SERNATUR registry free; no licence-driven cap
- **Penalties**: SII financial penalties for tax evasion; fines for bylaw violations
- **Sources**: https://www.chileatiende.gob.cl/fichas/9967-registro-de-prestadores-de-servicios-turisticos ; thelatinvestor.com/blogs/news/chile-airbnb; airbnb.com/help/article/2619; hostaway.com/blog/airbnb-rules-chile; assets.airbnb.com/help/Airbnb_TaxGuide2025_Chile_ENGLISH.pdf
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.chileatiende.gob.cl/fichas/9967-registro-de-prestadores-de-servicios-turisticos](https://www.chileatiende.gob.cl/fichas/9967-registro-de-prestadores-de-servicios-turisticos)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-chile-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-chile-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-chile-santiago"></a>Santiago, Región Metropolitana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-chile-santiago`
- **Location**: Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: SERNATUR registry; municipal commercial patent may apply
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes - SII; VAT on furnished rentals
- **Permit Fee**: SERNATUR free; municipal patent varies by comuna
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No citywide cap
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax plus 19% VAT on furnished rentals
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Comuna-level zoning; some require zoning compliance verification
- **Minimum Stay**: No citywide minimum; some condos require 30-day minimums
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None citywide; condo copropiedad rules apply
- **Insurance Required**: No municipal mandate
- **Platform Obligations**: SII tax-compliance verification from March 2026
- **Effective Date**: Ley 21.442 (co-ownership); SERNATUR framework
- **Compliance Notes**: Building copropiedad (Ley 21.442) regulations are key practical restriction
- **Key Notes**: No citywide bans/caps; condo bylaws main constraint, some impose 30-day minimums
- **Penalties**: SII penalties; condo fines or neighbor legal action
- **Sources**: https://www.chileatiende.gob.cl/fichas/9967-registro-de-prestadores-de-servicios-turisticos ; thelatinvestor.com/blogs/news/santiago-airbnb; airbtics.com/airbnb-rules-in-santiago-chile; hostaway.com/blog/airbnb-rules-chile
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.chileatiende.gob.cl/fichas/9967-registro-de-prestadores-de-servicios-turisticos](https://www.chileatiende.gob.cl/fichas/9967-registro-de-prestadores-de-servicios-turisticos)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-chile-santiago/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-chile-santiago/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-chile-valparaiso"></a>Valparaíso, Valparaíso Region
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-chile-valparaiso`
- **Location**: Valparaíso, Valparaíso Region, Chile (Americas)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — SERNATUR registration + SII (Servicio de Impuestos Internos) tax compliance
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: SERNATUR registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Chile IVA 19% for commercial activity; simplified tourist rate for small operators
- **Zoning Restrictions**: SERNATUR registration; UNESCO heritage zone rules
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: UNESCO World Heritage Site designation adds restrictions in historic areas
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: UNESCO World Heritage City. SERNATUR registration required. Heritage zone rules apply in historic port and hillside neighborhoods. Growing STR market.
- **Key Notes**: SERNATUR registration required; UNESCO heritage restrictions; IVA 19% for commercial operators.
- **Penalties**: SII tax fines
- **Sources**: https://www.sernatur.cl
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.sernatur.cl](https://www.sernatur.cl)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-chile-valparaiso/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-chile-valparaiso/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-china-beijing"></a>Beijing, China
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-china-beijing`
- **Location**: Beijing, China (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — requires owner consent and community rule compliance
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: To list as an urban STR in Beijing, operators must obtain six certificates/approvals including home ownership proof, owner and operator IDs, written consent for STR operations, community management rules compliance, and relevant safety certificates. No single standardised registration fee schedule was found in English-language official sources. Commercial STR operators may also need a business licence.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not required nationally. However, in the core central administrative zone (approx. 92.5 sq km around the Forbidden City and Zhongnanhai), short-term apartment rentals have been banned or severely restricted by directive of four government agencies. Owner consent is required for STR operations.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Max 30 days for any single guest
- **Occupancy Limit**: No specific statutory per-unit guest occupancy limit identified for Beijing STRs in official sources. Fire safety and building safety standards set practical limits. Guest identity verification and registration with the Public Security Bureau is mandatory for all guests.
- **Tax Rate**: Short-term rental income is subject to national Individual Income Tax (IIT; progressive rates 3–45% for residents) and may be subject to VAT (typically 5% for small-scale taxpayers on rental income). Additional local surcharges (urban maintenance & construction tax, education surcharge) may apply. Consult Beijing Municipal Tax Bureau for current applicable rates.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Requires owner consent and compliance with community/building rules
- **Minimum Stay**: No specific national or Beijing minimum stay requirement identified. Properties subject to hotel/guesthouse regulations are generally for stays under 30 days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal published STR density rules (caps per building or neighbourhood) found in official sources. The core central administrative zone (Dongcheng, Xicheng and parts of Tongzhou districts) effectively restricts urban STR density by banning or severely limiting residential STR activity in those areas.
- **Insurance Required**: No specific statutory STR insurance mandate identified for Beijing. Operators are expected to comply with fire safety, hygiene and safety standards. Commercial operators typically require relevant liability coverage as part of licensing requirements.
- **Platform Obligations**: Foreign guest registration online via Beijing PSB Exit-Entry system or in person at police station
- **Effective Date**: Beijing's urban STR crackdown and six-certificate requirement was reinforced from approximately February 2021 onwards. The core zone STR restrictions were announced via directive effective February 2021. Airbnb suspended domestic Chinese operations in 2022; international bookings into China continue under strict compliance requirements.
- **Compliance Notes**: Foreign guests must register with local police within 24 hours of check-in (free of charge)
- **Key Notes**: Municipal guidelines impose stricter conditions than national baseline
- **Penalties**: Warnings, fines, and potential impact on future visa applications for unregistered stays
- **Sources**: https://english.beijing.gov.cn/livinginbeijing/housing/houserental/ ; lodgecompliance.com/countries/china; english.beijing.gov.cn
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://english.beijing.gov.cn/livinginbeijing/housing/houserental/](https://english.beijing.gov.cn/livinginbeijing/housing/houserental/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-china-beijing/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-china-beijing/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-china-chengdu"></a>Chengdu, Sichuan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-china-chengdu`
- **Location**: Chengdu, Sichuan, China (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes. Same national framework as Shenzhen with Sichuan provincial and Chengdu municipal additions. STR operators must: (1) Obtain a business license from Chengdu SAMR; (2) Register accommodation business with Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism (成都市文化广电旅游局); (3) Obtain fire safety certification; (4) Register with PSB as accommodation provider and report all guests (foreign guests within 24 hours). Chengdu follows the national Homestay (民宿) Administration Measures. State Council Order No. 812 (Housing Rental Regulations, effective September 15, 2025) applies. National Order No. 812 specifically listed Chengdu as one of the primary cities targeted by the new rental market reform framework.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes. Registration with Chengdu Municipal Tax Bureau (成都市税务局) / State Administration of Taxation. Housing Rental Regulations (Order No. 812) require rental contracts to be registered with the Chengdu Housing Administration Bureau (成都市房屋管理局).
- **Permit Fee**: Business license: Free (national policy). Tourism registration/accommodation provider registration: fees set by Chengdu Bureau of Culture and Tourism — verify current schedule at official portal. Fire safety inspection fees vary by property size. Contract registration under Order No. 812: administrative fee (typically nominal, set by housing authority).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No national primary-residence requirement. However, Chengdu residential compound rules widely restrict STR activity in residential zones. Many newer Chengdu condominium complexes explicitly prohibit short-term rental in HOA agreements.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nationally mandated day cap. Some Chengdu residential compounds prohibit STR entirely; others allow it with HOA approval. No published municipal day-cap ordinance found as of 2026-07-30.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set by fire safety certification and building occupancy permit per property. No single national STR-specific cap.
- **Tax Rate**: VAT (增值税): 6% for accommodation services (general taxpayer) or 3% simplified levy (small-scale). Urban Maintenance and Construction Tax: 7% of VAT. Education surcharge: 3% of VAT. Local Education surcharge: 2% of VAT. Individual Income Tax: 20% on rental income net of allowable deductions for individuals. Corporate Income Tax: 25% (standard) or 15% (high-tech enterprise qualification). Sichuan province does not impose additional provincial STR-specific tax above national rates. Total effective burden for small STR operators using simplified VAT typically 10%–15% of revenue.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Commercial accommodation (tourism/STR) requires commercial-use property classification or designated mixed-use zoning. Chengdu residential zones (住宅) face restrictions. Chengdu's historic Old Town/Jinli/Kuanzhai Alley areas may have additional heritage zone restrictions. Chengdu High-Tech Zone (高新区), Tianfu New Area, and other development zones have distinct zoning plans — verify with respective zone planning authority.
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum stay defined specifically for STRs.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit national or Chengdu municipal density quota found as of 2026-07-30. Effective density control via zoning.
- **Insurance Required**: No explicit national STR insurance mandate. Fire safety compliance is mandatory. Third-party liability insurance strongly recommended and may be required by some residential compound management rules.
- **Platform Obligations**: Same as all Chinese markets: platforms must comply with Cybersecurity Law (real-name verification), Anti-Money Laundering rules, and PSB guest-data reporting requirements. Under State Council Order No. 812 (effective September 15, 2025), rental contracts must be registered with local housing authority. Tujia (途家), Xiaozhu (小猪), and Meituan Minsu (美团民宿) are dominant platforms in Chengdu (Airbnb exited mainland China in 2022).
- **Effective Date**: Ministry of Culture and Tourism Homestay Measures: ongoing. State Council Order No. 812: September 15, 2025. Chengdu-specific implementing rules: issued by Chengdu Municipal Government per national framework.
- **Compliance Notes**: Chengdu is specifically named in State Council Order No. 812 (effective September 15, 2025) as one of the primary cities targeted by China's new national rental market reform framework, alongside Beijing and Chongqing. The reforms target urban state-owned land rental markets. Chengdu has one of China's fastest-growing STR markets driven by panda tourism, food tourism, and cultural attractions. Enforcement of STR regulations in Chengdu is primarily carried out through PSB accommodation registration, market supervision inspections, and residential compound management. The regulatory framework varies significantly across Chengdu's districts (Jinjiang, Qingyang, Wuhou, Chenghua, etc.).
- **Key Notes**: Chengdu is a major domestic tourism hub (Giant Panda Base, Dujiangyan, Leshan Giant Buddha day trips). Domestic platforms (Tujia, Xiaozhu, Meituan Minsu, Tongcheng Travel) are the primary booking channels — Airbnb is not operational in mainland China. Foreign guest accommodation requires PSB registration within 24 hours — strictly enforced. Chengdu's dual international airport system (Tianfu + Shuangliu) makes it one of China's busiest travel hubs, driving year-round STR demand. Chengdu Tianfu New Area has specific investment zone rules that may create distinct STR operating environments.
- **Penalties**: Same national framework as Shenzhen: operating without business license — CNY 1,000–CNY 100,000+ fine. PSB guest registration failure — fines for host and tenant. Fire safety non-compliance — fines, closure, criminal liability. Tax evasion — surcharges, up to 5x unpaid tax penalty, possible criminal prosecution under Chinese Criminal Law.
- **Sources**: https://www.mct.gov.cn (Ministry of Culture and Tourism — Homestay Administration Measures), https://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/2025-07/ (State Council Order No. 812 — Housing Rental Regulations), https://www.chengdu.gov.cn (Chengdu Municipal Government official portal), https://chinaus-icas.org/research/red-tape-to-rent-relief-china-moves-to-reinvent-urban-tenancy/ (ICAS analysis of Order No. 812 citing Chengdu specifically)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-china-chengdu/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-china-chengdu/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-china-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, China
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-china-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, China (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — operators need a Short-term Rental License (短租许可证); local authority approval generally required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — rental income may be subject to VAT; consult local tax authorities
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown (varies by city)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Unknown (VAT may apply)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Local authority/community approval and compliance with safety/hygiene standards required
- **Minimum Stay**: STRs generally defined as stays under 30 days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb suspended domestic listings in 2022; domestic platforms include Tujia, Xiaozhu, Meituan Homestay
- **Effective Date**: Housing Rental Regulations (State Council Order No. 812) effective 2025-09-15
- **Compliance Notes**: Mandatory guest identity verification and reporting to public security bureau within 24 hours; foreign guests must be registered with local police
- **Key Notes**: Rules vary significantly by province/city; government supports rural homestay (民宿) development
- **Penalties**: Fines, legal action, and restrictions on property use; unregistered stays may be treated as illegal residence under immigration law
- **Sources**: https://taiwanstay.net.tw ; lodgecompliance.com/countries/china; cnbusinesshub.com; tocntravel.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://taiwanstay.net.tw](https://taiwanstay.net.tw)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-china-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-china-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-china-shanghai"></a>Shanghai, China
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-china-shanghai`
- **Location**: Shanghai, China (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — registration required for STRs
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Hosts must register the property with the Shanghai Housing Authority and pay associated administrative registration fees (amounts vary; typically a few hundred CNY). Foreign guests must be registered with the local Public Security Bureau (PSB) within 24 hours of arrival — no separate fee but non-compliance carries fines. Platform service fees are set by individual platforms (e.g., Airbnb, Tujia, Xiaozhu).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No explicit primary-residence requirement under Shanghai or national Chinese law for operating an STR. However, tenants are prohibited from subletting properties for STR without explicit written landlord consent under national housing regulations.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Max 14 days without proper registration
- **Occupancy Limit**: No published city-wide maximum occupancy limit per STR unit in Shanghai. Occupancy is generally governed by fire safety codes and building regulations applicable to the property type. Residential buildings classified as non-commercial use may face restrictions on hosting large groups.
- **Tax Rate**: Short-term rental income is subject to China's Individual Income Tax (IIT) at progressive rates (3–45% for individuals) or Corporate Income Tax (25% standard rate for companies). Value Added Tax (VAT) at 5% applies to property leasing services for small-scale taxpayers; general taxpayers may apply a 9% rate. Local surcharges (urban maintenance & construction tax, education surcharges) add approximately 12% on top of VAT. No specific STR-only preferential rate exists in Shanghai.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Short-term rentals in Shanghai are restricted in properties not zoned or registered for commercial accommodation use. Residential apartments may only be used for STR if the owner has obtained relevant approvals; investment/commercial properties may face additional restrictions. Properties in certain residential compounds or subject to homeowners' association rules may be prohibited from STR use.
- **Minimum Stay**: Shanghai enforces a practical threshold whereby stays under 14 days are treated as short-term rentals requiring proper registration with authorities. No minimum stay floor is legislated; bookings of one night are permissible for registered properties.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No published density or quota rules limiting the number of STR properties per building, block, or district in Shanghai as of 2026. Practical limits arise from zoning classifications and building management rules.
- **Insurance Required**: No explicit statutory insurance requirement for STR hosts in Shanghai under current national or municipal regulations. Platforms such as Airbnb provide host guarantee/protection programmes, but these are not government-mandated.
- **Platform Obligations**: Host/guest must register stay with local public security bureau within 24 hours
- **Effective Date**: China's national rental housing regulations (State Council decree signed by Premier Li Qiang) took effect in 2025 (announced July 22, 2025). Shanghai's local STR registration and PSB foreign-guest reporting requirements have been in force since at least 2017–2018 and were tightened under Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development rules effective 2023.
- **Compliance Notes**: Non-hotel stays (incl. short-term apartment rentals) require police registration within 24 hours of check-in
- **Key Notes**: Most popular Airbnb city in China; stricter local definitions for short-term stays
- **Penalties**: Administrative penalties/fines for failure to register
- **Sources**: https://english.shanghai.gov.cn/en-LocalRules/20240920/19f950179d6c4a35b9434fbd489a44cc.html ; lodgecompliance.com/countries/china; citynewsservice.cn
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://english.shanghai.gov.cn/en-LocalRules/20240920/19f950179d6c4a35b9434fbd489a44cc.html](https://english.shanghai.gov.cn/en-LocalRules/20240920/19f950179d6c4a35b9434fbd489a44cc.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-china-shanghai/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-china-shanghai/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-china-shenzhen"></a>Shenzhen, Guangdong
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-china-shenzhen`
- **Location**: Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes. STR operators (民宿/短租) must: (1) Obtain a business license from the local Market Supervision and Administration Bureau (SAMR); (2) Register with the Public Security Bureau (PSB) as an accommodation provider; (3) Comply with fire safety standards and obtain fire safety certification from the local fire authority; (4) Register with local Tourism Administration. Shenzhen, as a Special Economic Zone, follows national Measures for the Administration of Homestay (民宿) promulgated by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and may apply additional Guangdong provincial and Shenzhen municipal standards. Operators are required to verify and record guest identity (including passport for foreigners) and report foreign guests to PSB within 24 hours.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes. Registration with the State Taxation Bureau (国家税务局) or local tax authority. Business license triggers automatic tax registration under the national integrated taxation system.
- **Permit Fee**: Business license registration: Free (national policy as of 2023 reform). Fire safety inspection: fees vary by property size. Tourism registration fees: set by Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports (深圳市文化广电旅游体育局). Exact current fee schedules require direct verification with Shenzhen SAMR and tourism authority. APEC 2026 hosting (Shenzhen, November 2026) may trigger additional temporary operating restrictions.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No explicit national requirement for primary residence. However, residential condominium rules (业主公约) frequently prohibit or restrict STR use. Many Shenzhen residential compounds and HOAs ban short-term rental activity.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nationally mandated day cap for STRs. Residential compound rules may impose restrictions. During major events (e.g., APEC November 2026), temporary operational restrictions may be imposed by municipal authorities.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set by fire safety certification and building occupancy permits. No single national STR-specific occupancy cap; determined per property by local fire authority inspection.
- **Tax Rate**: VAT (增值税): 6% for accommodation services (general taxpayer) or 3% simplified levy for small-scale taxpayers. Urban Maintenance and Construction Tax: 7% of VAT paid. Education surcharge: 3% of VAT paid. Local Education surcharge: 2% of VAT paid. Individual/Corporate Income Tax: 20%–25% on net rental income (depending on entity structure). Total effective tax burden: typically 10%–15% of revenue for small operators using simplified VAT. Guangdong provincial surcharges may apply.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STR use must comply with property zoning classification. Residential-zoned properties (住宅) face restrictions on commercial STR operation — many Shenzhen districts require commercial-use property classification for hotel/accommodation businesses. Residential compound management rules (物业管理条例) widely restrict STR use. Proximity to national security facilities, military zones, or sensitive areas may result in outright prohibition.
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum stay defined specifically for STRs (short-term defined as under 30 days nationally). Some platforms and local regulations treat stays under 15 days as the operative definition.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit national density quota for STRs. Shenzhen residential compound rules and district zoning effectively cap density. No Shenzhen-specific published density ordinance found as of 2026-07-30.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated by national STR law. Fire safety compliance (mandatory) effectively requires meeting structural safety standards. Third-party liability insurance strongly recommended; some residential compounds require it.
- **Platform Obligations**: STR platforms (Tujia, Xiaozhu, Airbnb, etc.) operating in China must comply with: (1) Cybersecurity Law — real-name verification of hosts and guests; (2) Anti-Money Laundering regulations; (3) Reporting obligations to PSB for foreign guest data. Platforms must ensure listed properties hold valid business licenses. Under Housing Rental Regulations (State Council Order No. 812, effective September 15, 2025), rental contracts must be registered with local housing authority.
- **Effective Date**: Ministry of Culture and Tourism Homestay Measures: ongoing (updated periodically). State Council Order No. 812 (Housing Rental Regulations): September 15, 2025. APEC 2026 special measures: anticipated November 2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: China's regulatory framework for STRs varies significantly city-by-city. Shenzhen follows national Homestay Administration Measures (Ministry of Culture and Tourism) plus Guangdong provincial rules plus Shenzhen SEZ-specific regulations. The national Housing Rental Regulations (State Council Order No. 812), effective September 15, 2025, introduced the first comprehensive national rental housing law, primarily targeting residential leasing but with implications for STR compliance. APEC 2026 (Shenzhen, November 2026) is expected to trigger heightened municipal oversight and potential temporary STR restrictions in Shenzhen during the summit period. Airbnb's operational presence in mainland China is limited — domestic platforms (Tujia/途家, Xiaozhu/小猪, Meituan民宿) dominate the market.
- **Key Notes**: Shenzhen is a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with some regulatory distinctives from other mainland cities. Foreign tenant guest registration with PSB within 24 hours is mandatory and strictly enforced. Airbnb exited mainland China operations in 2022 — the STR market is dominated by domestic platforms. APEC 2026 hosting in Shenzhen (November 18–19, 2026) may impose temporary rental platform restrictions and heightened security/compliance requirements in affected districts.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a business license: fines of CNY 1,000–CNY 100,000+ by SAMR. Failure to register foreign guests with PSB within 24 hours: fines for both host and tenant. Fire safety non-compliance: fines, closure orders, criminal liability in serious cases. Tax evasion: surcharges, penalties up to 5x unpaid tax amount plus potential criminal prosecution.
- **Sources**: https://www.mct.gov.cn (Ministry of Culture and Tourism — official Homestay Administration Measures), https://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/2025-07/ (State Council Order No. 812 — Housing Rental Regulations, July 2025 promulgation via central government portal), https://www.szgov.com.cn (Shenzhen Municipal Government official portal), https://www.gsxt.gov.cn (National Enterprise Credit Information System — business license registration)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-china-shenzhen/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-china-shenzhen/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-bogota-colombia"></a>Bogota, Cundinamarca
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-bogota-colombia`
- **Location**: Bogota, Cundinamarca, Colombia (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — mandatory Registro Nacional de Turismo (RNT) registration required under Ley 2068 de 2020 for all STRs under 30 days. Annual renewal January 1-March 31. RNT number must be displayed on all platform listings.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: RNT registration fee via Confecamaras/Chamber of Commerce
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None nationally; building-level condo rules may restrict
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 19% IVA (VAT) for hosts classified as IVA-responsible. ICA local industry tax applies. FONTUR parafiscal contribution required.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Building-level horizontal property rules (Ley 675/2001) can restrict STRs under 30 days in residential buildings. Chapinero and Chico neighborhoods have strict building-level enforcement.
- **Minimum Stay**: None nationally; buildings may impose 30-day minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None nationally
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — draft decree proposes platforms must verify RNT, interconnect with SVCRNT system, remove non-compliant listings within 30 days
- **Effective Date**: Ley 2068 de 2020; draft decree January 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Only 11% of Bogota listings display legal RNT registration as of 2026. Government crackdown intensifying — draft decree published January 2026 proposes real-time verification system (SVCRNT). Bogota authorities carrying out surprise closures. Gentrification concerns in Chapinero driving community opposition.
- **Key Notes**: Second largest STR market in Colombia with 22,000+ listings. Major compliance gap — only 11% display RNT. Draft decree January 2026 would dramatically increase enforcement.
- **Penalties**: RNT cancellation; fines; platform delisting
- **Sources**: medellinadvisors.com (Jan 2026); bloomberglinea.com (Jan 2026); thelatinvestor.com/colombia-airbnb (2026); lodgecompliance.com/countries/colombia
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://rnt.confecamaras.co](https://rnt.confecamaras.co)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-bogota-colombia/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-bogota-colombia/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-08

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### <a id="intl-colombia-cartagena"></a>Cartagena, Bolivar
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-colombia-cartagena`
- **Location**: Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — mandatory registration in the Registro Nacional de Turismo (RNT) via Confecámaras/Chamber of Commerce for all short-term tourist rentals (under 30 days). For island/Barú-area establishments in the Cartagena district, the Chamber of Commerce verifies land use with the District Mayor's Office.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — RUT (tax registry) required; merchants must be registered with the local Chamber of Commerce; ongoing local ICA (industry & commerce) tax filings via Cartagena's municipal portal; parafiscal contribution to FONTUR (a percentage of gross income).
- **Permit Fee**: RNT registration itself is free (no significant upfront fee) but must be renewed annually; budget for ongoing local ICA tax obligations and FONTUR parafiscal contributions.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — Colombia uses a registration-based (not residency-based) framework. Secondary homes and investment properties may operate as STRs once RNT-registered.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No national day cap; short-term rentals are those under 30 days. Building horizontal-property rules cannot restrict stays over 30 days.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown (room/bed capacity declared in RNT; no stated national guest cap).
- **Tax Rate**: Unknown specific rate (subject to local ICA tax, FONTUR parafiscal contribution, and applicable national taxes). Exact figures Unknown.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Building 'propiedad horizontal' (horizontal property) regulations can restrict or fully prohibit STRs unless daily rentals are expressly authorized in the public deed (escritura/Reglamento de Propiedad Horizontal). Common friction in Centro Histórico, Getsemaní and Bocagrande. Island areas require land-use verification.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum; tourism rentals defined as stays under 30 days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No national density cap; no legal limit on number of properties one operator can list (each must be individually registered). Building-level/HOA restrictions effectively limit supply in some complexes.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — since January 2022, all short-term rental operators must carry civil liability insurance covering guest damages/accidents.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com) must verify RNT registration and only list properties with a valid RNT number; hosts without an RNT number cannot list (enforced since Aug 23, 2022). Platforms may face penalties for non-compliant listings.
- **Effective Date**: Framework under Law 300 of 1996, Law 2068 of 2020, Decree 1074 of 2015 and Decree 1836 of 2021; platform RNT enforcement from August 23, 2022; stricter RNT verification introduced late 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Guest registration mandatory via the Tarjeta de Registro de Alojamiento (TRA); SIRE/TRA reporting required. Hosts must accept a code of conduct including child-protection commitments. Comply with health, hygiene and safety standards.
- **Key Notes**: RNT renewal window is annual, January 1–March 31; late renewal results in automatic suspension. Cartagena had ~16,300 active listings as of first-half 2026. Cartagena district registrations may take up to 15 business days vs ~5 elsewhere.
- **Penalties**: Operating without TRA/SIRE registration can lead to fines up to 300 million COP (~$80,000 USD) and RNT suspension for five years. SIC enforcement, platform delisting and possible closure orders for non-compliance. Decree 2438 of 2015 also imposes sanctions for failure to register or providing false information.
- **Sources**: https://rnt.confecamaras.co/ ; Airbnb Help (Colombia/Cartagena, Law 2068 & Decree 1836); TheLatinvestor Cartagena/Colombia (2026); IR Global; uhabogados; LodgeCompliance Colombia
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://rnt.confecamaras.co/](https://rnt.confecamaras.co/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-colombia-cartagena/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-colombia-cartagena/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-colombia-bogota"></a>LawfulStay, Cundinamarca
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-colombia-bogota`
- **Location**: LawfulStay, Cundinamarca, Colombia (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: LawfulStay
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-colombia-bogota/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-colombia-bogota/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="intl-colombia-medell-n"></a>LawfulStay, Antioquia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-colombia-medell-n`
- **Location**: LawfulStay, Antioquia, Colombia (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: LawfulStay
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-colombia-medell-n/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-colombia-medell-n/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="intl-colombia-medellin"></a>Medellin, Antioquia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-colombia-medellin`
- **Location**: Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — mandatory Registro Nacional de Turismo (RNT) registration required under Ley 2068 de 2020 and Decreto 1836 de 2021 for any stay under 30 consecutive days classified as 'vivienda turística'. Registration is processed online via rnt.confecamaras.co (MinCIT / Confecámaras portal) and takes approximately 2–4 weeks. Must be renewed annually before March 31.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — hosts must obtain a RUT (Registro Único Tributario) from DIAN. Hosts meeting the VAT-responsible threshold must charge 19% IVA on services. All STR operators must pay the FONTUR parafiscal tourism contribution (0.25%, i.e., 2.5 per thousand) on gross revenues, filed quarterly. Platforms (Airbnb, Booking) are registered in the RNT and collect/remit IVA on their service fees under Decreto 1836 de 2021.
- **Permit Fee**: RNT registration fee: minimal/low-cost (administrative processing fee via Cámara de Comercio de Medellín). Annual late-renewal penalty: approx. USD $1,200 (~COP $4.6M) for failure to renew by March 31. Civil liability insurance is a mandatory ongoing cost. No city-specific STR permit fee identified beyond national RNT process.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — Colombia imposes no primary-residence requirement. Owners of secondary homes and investment properties may legally operate STRs, provided RNT registration is current and building bylaws under Ley 675 de 2001 (Propiedad Horizontal) expressly permit tourist accommodation.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None — Colombia has no national annual night cap on STRs. No municipal cap exists in Medellín either. The practical constraint is that stays under 30 days are classified as tourist accommodation requiring RNT; stays of 30+ days fall under Ley 820 de 2003 (residential tenancy) and cannot be banned by building bylaws.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no specific national or municipal occupancy-per-unit cap sourced. Building internal regulations (Reglamento de Propiedad Horizontal / Manual de Convivencia) may impose their own guest-count or noise rules.
- **Tax Rate**: 19% IVA (VAT) applies to hosts classified as 'Responsables de IVA'. Hosts below the IVA-responsibility threshold are exempt from charging/filing VAT. FONTUR parafiscal contribution: 0.25% (2.5 per thousand) of gross STR revenues, payable quarterly. Income from STR activity is also subject to Colombian income tax (renta) per DIAN rules. Platforms (Airbnb) remit IVA on their own service commissions.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No official city-wide 'banned zone' map for STRs. However, Medellín's Alcaldía (with Policía Nacional) has intensified inspection operations in high-density STR areas — especially El Poblado (Provenza, Manila), Laureles-Estadio, Belén, La Candelaria/Centro, and Santa Elena — verifying land-use (uso del suelo) compliance with urbanistic licences. Properties must demonstrate their licencia urbanística permits commercial/tourist use. The draft MinCIT decree (December 2025) would require platforms to pre-verify zoning compliance before a listing can appear online.
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum-stay requirement imposed by government. However, buildings without express RPH authorization for tourist rentals effectively enforce a de-facto 30-day minimum, since sub-30-day stays require RNT and explicit building authorization. Some individual buildings set internal 30-night minimums in their bylaws.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No national density cap (units per building or per block). At the building level, co-owners may vote (70% majority required) to ban or restrict STRs in their Reglamento de Propiedad Horizontal (RPH); once banned by a 70%+ assembly vote and registered as a public deed, no unit in that building may legally operate sub-30-day rentals. Over 30 buildings in Medellín operate exclusively as STR complexes.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — mandatory civil liability insurance (póliza de responsabilidad civil) covering damages, accidents, or injuries to third parties has been required since January 2022 for all STR operators (Decreto / Ley 2068 framework). Failure to hold this policy is an RNT compliance violation.
- **Platform Obligations**: Under Decreto 1836 de 2021 (in force), platforms (Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo) must: (1) register in the RNT, (2) display their RNT certificate visibly on their site/app, (3) renew RNT in Q1 of each year, (4) share anonymized reservation data with MinCIT on request, and (5) cooperate with SIC (Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio) inspections. A December 2025 MinCIT draft decree (proposed, under debate as of mid-2026) would additionally require platforms to pre-verify each listing's active RNT before publication, re-verify every 6 months, remove non-compliant listings within 30 days of a final administrative/judicial order, and build technical interoperability with DIAN, Migración Colombia, and local alcaldías via the SVCRNT (Tourism Registry Verification and Control System).
- **Effective Date**: Core framework: Decreto 2590 de 2009 (tourist housing definition); Ley 2068 de 2020 (General Tourism Law, updated RNT obligations); Decreto 1836 de 2021 (platform obligations, effective August 2022 for Airbnb RNT compliance). Intensified enforcement: January 2024 (Alcaldía announcement). Draft decree on stricter RNT / platform pre-verification: published December 2025 by MinCIT — still under public debate and not yet in final enacted form as of July 2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: Medellín's Mayor Federico Gutiérrez announced intensified enforcement in January 2024 and continued crackdowns in 2025: ~2,000 RNT licenses canceled, 8 establishments shut down in 2025, and 117 sanction cases active. Alcaldía + Policía Nacional now conduct joint inspections in El Poblado and other high-STR neighborhoods, checking: (1) valid RNT, (2) land-use licence matching tourist/commercial use, (3) RPH authorization for sub-30-day rentals, (4) guest Accommodation Registration Cards (TRA — Tarjeta de Registro de Alojamiento) for all guests, (5) SIRE registration codes for foreign guests (Migración Colombia). Building administrators (administradoras) are legally obligated to report unauthorized STR activity to SIC. Authorities have also flagged operators using fake long-term contracts (>30 days) to disguise STR activity. As of H1 2026, ~89% of active Medellín listings show RNT registration evidence.
- **Key Notes**: 1. STRs are legal and growing (Medellín leads Colombia with ~12,000–25,000 active listings), but the market is in active regulatory transition. 2. The most critical compliance gate is the building-level Reglamento de Propiedad Horizontal: even a fully RNT-registered host cannot legally operate sub-30-day rentals in a building whose RPH does not expressly authorize it. 3. Colombia imposes no primary-residence requirement and no annual nights cap. 4. A December 2025 MinCIT draft decree — if enacted — would shift enforcement responsibility partly onto platforms, requiring pre-listing RNT verification; as of July 2026 the decree has triggered significant industry pushback and its final form is unresolved. 5. Roughly 29% of Medellín STR properties were estimated to be operating illegally (without RNT) in mid-2025, prompting the crackdown.
- **Penalties**: Operating without RNT: fines up to 2,000× the monthly legal minimum wage (approx. USD $650,000 as of 2024), temporary property closure, and RNT cancellation for up to 5 years (Ley 2068 / SIC enforcement). Building-level violations: fines up to 100× the monthly minimum wage (~USD $40,000 in 2026), daily recurring fines, and legal action for repeat offenders. Late RNT renewal: approx. USD $1,200 fine. Building administrators who fail to report illegal STRs: fines up to 3× monthly minimum wage. Platforms permitting unregistered listings (under proposed new decree): MinCIT suspension orders and platform-level penalties.
- **Sources**: https://www.mincit.gov.co/minturismo/calidad-y-desarrollo-sostenible/registro-nacional-de-turismo ; Ley 2068 de 2020 (MinCIT / Función Pública); Decreto 1836 de 2021 (MinCIT); Decreto 2590 de 2009; Ley 675 de 2001 (Propiedad Horizontal); MinCIT Draft Decree on RNT (published Dec 2025, mincit.gov.co); Airbnb Colombia Host Guide (airbnb.com/help/article/3112); Airbnb Tax Guide Colombia 2023 (assets.airbnb.com); Alcaldía de Medellín enforcement announcements (Jan 2024, 2025); Semana.com (May 14, 2026 — Alcaldía inspection report); El Colombiano (Dec 2025 — draft decree debate); ColombiaOne.com (Apr 2026 — platform obligations analysis); TheLatinvestor.com — Medellín Airbnb 2026 (Jul 2026); Medellin Advisors (Jan 2026 — RPH/regulatory environment); AirROI Medellín 2026 market report; Medium/InvestingColombia (Aug 2025 — enforcement crackdown); uhabogados.com legal guide (Oct 2025); DIAN / Reportur (Apr 2025 — IVA platform taxation); Rentivo LATAM tax guide 2026.
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mincit.gov.co/minturismo/calidad-y-desarrollo-sostenible/registro-nacional-de-turismo](https://www.mincit.gov.co/minturismo/calidad-y-desarrollo-sostenible/registro-nacional-de-turismo)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-colombia-medellin/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-colombia-medellin/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-08

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### <a id="intl-colombia-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Colombia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-colombia-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Colombia (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — individualized RNT per unit required before operating; existing requirement tightened with new pre-verification system
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — RUT with DIAN
- **Permit Fee**: RNT registration free; 2.5-per-thousand parafiscal contribution on operating income
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None nationally
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax via DIAN (rates vary); parafiscal contribution 2.5 per mil
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must comply with municipal land-use plan (POT); condominium bylaws may prohibit <30-day rentals
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as lodging contract under 30 days (Law 2068/2020); 30+ days governed by Law 820/2003
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None nationally
- **Insurance Required**: Not currently; civil liability insurance proposed in draft 2025 decree
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must register, validate host RNT before listing, review host compliance every 6 months, remove non-compliant listings, and share anonymized statistical data with authorities
- **Effective Date**: 2020 (Law 2068); platform display rule Aug 23, 2022
- **Compliance Notes**: Colombia's Ministry of Commerce published a revised draft decree on July 8, 2026, overhauling the National Tourism Registry. Each tourist housing unit would need its own RNT in the owner's name; hosts who rent through a lease agreement must declare owner authorization under oath. Condominiums must prove their HOA bylaws expressly permit tourist accommodation services. The draft remains open for industry comments until July 11, 2026, and proposes a January 1, 2028 effective date.
- **Key Notes**: • Each individual unit/apartment requires its own RNT — one RNT per host no longer sufficient for multi-unit operators. • Condo hosts must obtain and produce HOA authorization expressly permitting tourist accommodation. • Platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, etc.) must validate RNT status before publishing any listing and repeat every 6 months. • Failure to maintain active RNT can result in municipal closure orders and SIC fines; Tourism Police may support enforcement against unregistered operators.
- **Penalties**: Operating without active RNT: municipal closure order; SIC may impose fines; reactivation fee of 106.11 UVB (approx. 1 SMMLV) payable to FONTUR
- **Sources**: https://www.eltiempo.com/economia/finanzas-personales/gobierno-propone-nuevas-reglas-para-airbnb-viviendas-turisticas-de-alquiler-por-dias-y-hoteles-con-cambios-al-registro-nacional-de-turismo-3569850
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-colombia-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-colombia-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-09 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-09

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### <a id="intl-colombia-san-andr-s-archipelago"></a>San Andrés (Archipelago), San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-colombia-san-andr-s-archipelago`
- **Location**: San Andrés (Archipelago), San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina, Colombia (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — RNT plus permission from departmental Tourism Secretariat
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — RUT with DIAN
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: National income tax via DIAN
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Special regime; tourism authorization required from local Secretariat
- **Minimum Stay**: STR = under 30 days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — special protected archipelago regime
- **Insurance Required**: No (national baseline)
- **Platform Obligations**: RNT number required on listings
- **Effective Date**: Per Decree 1836 / Tourism Law 2068
- **Compliance Notes**: Additional Tourism Secretariat permit required beyond standard RNT process
- **Key Notes**: Airbnb specifies hosts must register and obtain permission from the Tourism Secretariat for properties in the archipelago
- **Penalties**: Same as national baseline (fines, RNT suspension)
- **Sources**: https://www.mincit.gov.co/minturismo/calidad-y-desarrollo-sostenible/registro-nacional-de-turismo ; airbnb.com/help/article/3112
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mincit.gov.co/minturismo/calidad-y-desarrollo-sostenible/registro-nacional-de-turismo](https://www.mincit.gov.co/minturismo/calidad-y-desarrollo-sostenible/registro-nacional-de-turismo)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-colombia-san-andr-s-archipelago/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-colombia-san-andr-s-archipelago/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-costa-rica-guanacaste-tamarindo-santa-cruz-area"></a>Guanacaste (Tamarindo/Santa Cruz Area), Guanacaste
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-costa-rica-guanacaste-tamarindo-santa-cruz-area`
- **Location**: Guanacaste (Tamarindo/Santa Cruz Area), Guanacaste, Costa Rica (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — ICT registration plus municipal patente where canton requires
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — DGT/Hacienda
- **Permit Fee**: National ICT fees plus variable municipal patente
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 13% IVA plus municipal tax on gross rental income (varies by canton)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Canton-level zoning checks required before operating
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: INS worker-risk often a prerequisite for municipal permit
- **Platform Obligations**: Same national platform reporting obligations
- **Effective Date**: Law 9742 (2021); municipal rules vary
- **Compliance Notes**: Major beach tourism market (e.g., Tamarindo); municipal patente and zoning enforcement add a local layer
- **Key Notes**: Highest-revenue STR region; ADR far above national average
- **Penalties**: Municipal fines, closures for operating without patente
- **Sources**: https://www.ict.go.cr/en/documents-institutionales/statistics/surveys/accommodation/1317-tourist-accommodation-registry/file.html ; Nest Stays; TheLatinvestor; Quatro Legal (Guanacaste)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.ict.go.cr/en/documents-institutionales/statistics/surveys/accommodation/1317-tourist-accommodation-registry/file.html](https://www.ict.go.cr/en/documents-institutionales/statistics/surveys/accommodation/1317-tourist-accommodation-registry/file.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-costa-rica-guanacaste-tamarindo-santa-cruz-area/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-costa-rica-guanacaste-tamarindo-santa-cruz-area/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-costa-rica-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Costa Rica
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-costa-rica-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Costa Rica (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — ICT registration (Non-Traditional Rental Registry)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register with DGT/Hacienda for IVA and income tax
- **Permit Fee**: First-time ~$200; annual renewal ~$100–$500 by property size
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 13% IVA on stays under 30 days; plus capital income tax (~12.75% effective)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Set by municipalities; varies by canton
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum (STR = under 30 days)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not nationally mandated; INS worker-risk insurance often required for municipal permit
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must report host data to DGT; ~12.75% payout withholding planned by end of 2026
- **Effective Date**: Law 9742 / Decree 43154 (in force since 2021)
- **Compliance Notes**: Costa Rica currently lacks comprehensive national short-term rental regulation. Industry and government stakeholders are engaged in discussions about potential frameworks, but no binding rules have been adopted. Hosts should monitor forthcoming legislative developments.
- **Key Notes**: ['No national STR regulation currently in force', 'Regulatory discussions ongoing among stakeholders', 'Tourism revenue vs. housing availability tensions noted', 'Airbnb operates largely without licensing or cap requirements']
- **Penalties**: Not applicable; no enforcement framework exists
- **Sources**: https://ticotimes.net/2024/02/20/airbnb-in-costa-rica-faces-calls-for-regulation
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.ict.go.cr/es/servicios-institucionales/registro-de-hospedaje-no-tradicional.html](https://www.ict.go.cr/es/servicios-institucionales/registro-de-hospedaje-no-tradicional.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-costa-rica-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-costa-rica-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-21 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-21

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### <a id="intl-costa-rica-san-jose"></a>San Jose, Costa Rica
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-costa-rica-san-jose`
- **Location**: San Jose, Costa Rica (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — dual licensing required: (1) Registration with the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) in the Non-Traditional Rental Registry under Law No. 9742 (mandatory since August 2021); (2) A municipal business license ('patente comercial') from the Municipality of San José (Municipalidad de San José) for commercially operated rentals.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — mandatory registration as a taxpayer with the Dirección General de Tributación (DGT / Hacienda) via Form D-140 (ATV system for residents/DIMEX holders) or a NITE number for non-resident foreigners. Electronic invoicing (Factura Electrónica) is also required for all taxable rental transactions.
- **Permit Fee**: ICT registration is free of charge. Patente comercial fees are set by the Municipality of San José based on gross annual revenue (filed via sworn declaration); exact STR-specific fee schedule not publicly itemized — consult Municipalidad de San José (msj.go.cr). Patente payments are due quarterly.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — Costa Rican national law (Law 9742) does not require the property to be the operator's primary residence. Non-residents and foreign investors may operate STRs.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None — no national or San José municipal cap on the total number of rental days per year.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no specific statutory guest-per-property occupancy cap found at national or San José municipal level; properties must meet Ministry of Health sanitary and safety standards.
- **Tax Rate**: 13% VAT (IVA) on short-term rental stays under 30 days, charged to guests and remitted monthly via Form D-125. Additionally, a 12.75% withholding tax on rental income classified as 'Real Estate Capital Income' (stays under 30 days) is being actively enforced starting end of 2026 via platform data-reporting (this is not a new tax but newly enforced under the 2019 Capital Gains framework). Annual income tax applies at progressive rates of 10%–25% on net profits. First ~3.8 million colones (~USD $7,600) of annual rental income is tax-exempt.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes — the Municipality of San José applies local zoning rules that can restrict or prohibit STRs in certain residential zones. Certain parts of San José only permit short-term rentals in buildings specifically zoned for such use. Condominium HOA rules may also independently prohibit or restrict STRs. Operators must verify the property's zoning classification with the Municipalidad de San José before listing.
- **Minimum Stay**: 24 hours — Law No. 9742 defines non-traditional lodging as rentals of no less than 24 hours and no more than one year.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no specific density cap or per-block/neighborhood quota found at the San José municipal level.
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended/Proposed — under Bills 23766 and 24061 currently in Costa Rica's Legislative Assembly, liability insurance to protect guests would become mandatory. Under current Law 9742, formal insurance is not explicitly mandated but is strongly recommended, especially where required by condominium rules.
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — under Resolution MH-DGT-RES-0025-2024 (effective January 2025), digital platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, etc.) must verify host identity and property information, and submit annual reports of rental income, reservation counts, bank details, and host identification to the Costa Rican Tax Authority (Hacienda) by January 31 of the following year. Platforms that fail to report face fines of 2% of prior-year gross income (minimum 3 base salaries, maximum 100 base salaries). Starting end of 2026, platforms will also withhold the 12.75% rental income tax at source.
- **Effective Date**: Law No. 9742 signed October 2019; regulations entered force August 2021. Platform reporting obligations (Resolution MH-DGT-RES-0025-2024) effective January 2025; first platform reports due by January 31, 2026 (for 2025 activity). 12.75% withholding enforcement expected by end of 2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: Costa Rica became Latin America's first country to implement comprehensive digital platform tax reporting requirements (Jan 2025). As of 2025, compliance remains low: of 44,000+ national listings, only ~5,000 hosts are registered with ICT. The DGT has identified 500+ properties with unreported income, resulting in back taxes and penalties. Enforcement is escalating sharply in 2025–2026. Properties must also meet Ministry of Health sanitary standards and accessibility requirements under Law No. 7600 for persons with disabilities. Electronic invoicing is mandatory for all taxable transactions.
- **Key Notes**: STRs are fully legal and nationally regulated in Costa Rica under the 'non-traditional hospitality' framework. San José's Central Valley is under heightened regulatory scrutiny alongside popular beach destinations. Operating without ICT registration constitutes illegal operation. The ICT registry is public and searchable, and data is shared electronically with the DGT for enforcement. Bills 23766 and 24061 in Congress propose to strengthen penalties and add mandatory liability insurance — status as of July 2026 is still legislative/pending.
- **Penalties**: Fines ranging from a few hundred to tens of thousands of USD depending on violation type and duration. Non-registration with ICT triggers an administrative fine equivalent to approximately half a base salary per detection event. Tax non-compliance triggers back taxes plus substantial penalties. Repeat offenders may face criminal charges and permanent bans from operating. Properties can be administratively closed. Fines can exceed USD $25,000 for serious violations.
- **Sources**: https://www.ict.go.cr/es/documentos-institucionales/legislacion/decretos/reglamentos/1127-reglamento-de-hospedaje/file.html ; Law No. 9742 (Costa Rica, 2019); ICT Non-Traditional Rental Registry (ict.go.cr); Resolution MH-DGT-RES-0025-2024 (DGT/Hacienda); Municipalidad de San José (msj.go.cr); Tico Times (July 2025); Quatro Legal (Feb 2025, Mar 2026); Across Borders Legal (Jul 2025); Magma Legal; Hostaway (2026); Accounting Costa Rica (Aug 2025); ERP Lawyers (Jul 2025); CentralAmerica.com (Dec 2024); Osa Property Management (Sep 2025)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.ict.go.cr/es/documentos-institucionales/legislacion/decretos/reglamentos/1127-reglamento-de-hospedaje/file.html](https://www.ict.go.cr/es/documentos-institucionales/legislacion/decretos/reglamentos/1127-reglamento-de-hospedaje/file.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-costa-rica-san-jose/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-costa-rica-san-jose/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-08

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### <a id="intl-costa-rica-san-jos"></a>San José, San José
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-costa-rica-san-jos`
- **Location**: San José, Costa Rica (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — ICT registration plus municipal patente
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — DGT/Hacienda
- **Permit Fee**: National ICT fees plus municipal patente
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 13% IVA plus municipal tax on gross rental income
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Municipal zoning may restrict STRs in certain neighborhoods
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: INS worker-risk often required for municipal permit
- **Platform Obligations**: Same national platform reporting obligations
- **Effective Date**: Law 9742 (2021); municipal rules vary
- **Compliance Notes**: Capital city; steadier business-travel demand and stronger municipal permit/zoning enforcement
- **Key Notes**: Higher occupancy (~53%) than national average due to weekday business travel
- **Penalties**: Municipal fines, closures for operating without patente
- **Sources**: https://www.ict.go.cr/en/documents-institutionales/statistics/surveys/accommodation/1317-tourist-accommodation-registry/file.html ; TheLatinvestor; Costa Rica Expertise; Hostaway
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.ict.go.cr/en/documents-institutionales/statistics/surveys/accommodation/1317-tourist-accommodation-registry/file.html](https://www.ict.go.cr/en/documents-institutionales/statistics/surveys/accommodation/1317-tourist-accommodation-registry/file.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-costa-rica-san-jos/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-costa-rica-san-jos/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-croatia-dubrovnik"></a>Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-croatia-dubrovnik`
- **Location**: Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes – national framework with city-specific restrictions
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes – same as national
- **Permit Fee**: Same as national
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Under 30 days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per categorized bed count
- **Tax Rate**: Flat-rate per bed
- **Zoning Restrictions**: City is actively challenging the issuance of new STR permits, arguing they conflict with local carrying-capacity limits and management-plan rules for the historic core. New national condominium consent rules (requiring co-owner approval) also apply.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Local measures to address over-tourism and housing pressure
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Same as national
- **Effective Date**: 2025-11
- **Compliance Notes**: Heightened enforcement in high-tourism historic core
- **Key Notes**: City challenging new permits based on carrying capacity Active dispute / verification of permit status required National condominium consent rules apply in Croatia
- **Penalties**: Same as national (€1,000–€15,000)
- **Sources**: https://turizam.gov.hr/evisitor-sustav-za-prijavu-i-odjavu-gostiju/ ; kljuc.click
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://turizam.gov.hr/evisitor-sustav-za-prijavu-i-odjavu-gostiju/](https://turizam.gov.hr/evisitor-sustav-za-prijavu-i-odjavu-gostiju/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-croatia-dubrovnik/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-croatia-dubrovnik/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="intl-croatia-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Croatia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-croatia-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Croatia (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes – permit for hospitality services in household + categorization; unique registration number per unit from June 2026
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes – notify Tax Administration (ePorezna); register in eTourism/eVisitor
- **Permit Fee**: Categorization and registration one-time €100–200; registration number free of charge
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Short-term defined as stays under 30 days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per categorized bed count
- **Tax Rate**: Flat-rate income tax per bed (e.g. ~€200–400/yr Zagreb 2 beds); annual real estate tax €0.60–€8/m²
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Multi-unit buildings need 2/3 co-owner consent (NN 152/2024) plus adjacent-flat owner consent
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown (new Hospitality Act in draft)
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended – standard home policies often exclude tourist activity (not a clear legal mandate)
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration number required to advertise; unregistered listings illegal (EU Reg 2024/1028 from May 20 2026)
- **Effective Date**: Registration number mandatory June 2026; new Hospitality Industry Act planned Jan 1 2027
- **Compliance Notes**: Guest registration via eVisitor; display standardized blue plaque with type/star rating/registration number; fire extinguisher + smoke detector required
- **Key Notes**: Tourist tax up to €2.00/guest/night in season, €1.30 off-season (2026 board decisions)
- **Penalties**: €1,000–€15,000 for unregistered STR (individuals)
- **Sources**: https://mta.com.mt/licenses-applications/holiday-furnished-premises/ ; regent.hr; kljuc.click; Croatia Week; EU Tourism Platform; Hostaway
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://mta.com.mt/licenses-applications/holiday-furnished-premises/](https://mta.com.mt/licenses-applications/holiday-furnished-premises/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-croatia-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-croatia-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-croatia-split"></a>Split, Split-Dalmatia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-croatia-split`
- **Location**: Split, Split-Dalmatia, Croatia (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes – same national framework; city-specific restrictions emerging
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes – same as national
- **Permit Fee**: Same as national
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Under 30 days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per categorized bed count
- **Tax Rate**: Flat-rate per bed; net STR yields ~3.58% in Split
- **Zoning Restrictions**: National condominium-consent rules apply (requiring co-owner approval for tourist rentals in residential buildings). The UNESCO management plan identifies heavy tourist pressure, but no operative municipal numerical cap has been verified in the first pass.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown – among highest STR density in EU (~24,000 apartments with Zadar)
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Same as national
- **Effective Date**: 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: High-tourism area with regular inspector checks
- **Key Notes**: Condominium-consent rules apply nationally in Croatia UNESCO management plan flags tourist rental pressure in the historic core No operative municipal numerical cap verified yet
- **Penalties**: Same as national (€1,000–€15,000)
- **Sources**: https://turizam.gov.hr/evisitor-sustav-za-prijavu-i-odjavu-gostiju/ ; kljuc.click; regent.hr; International Investment
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://turizam.gov.hr/evisitor-sustav-za-prijavu-i-odjavu-gostiju/](https://turizam.gov.hr/evisitor-sustav-za-prijavu-i-odjavu-gostiju/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-croatia-split/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-croatia-split/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="intl-croatia-zagreb"></a>Zagreb, City of Zagreb
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-croatia-zagreb`
- **Location**: Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — eVisitor registration + municipal tourist office permit
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Croatia VAT 13% + city tourist tax €1–€2/night
- **Zoning Restrictions**: eVisitor mandatory; municipal permit required
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — eVisitor system
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Capital city distinct from Split (already tracked). eVisitor mandatory registration. Growing enforcement 2024-2025. Less beach-focused than Split but growing urban STR market.
- **Key Notes**: eVisitor mandatory registration; municipal permit required; up to €66,000 fine.
- **Penalties**: Up to €66,000
- **Sources**: https://www.zagreb.hr
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.zagreb.hr](https://www.zagreb.hr)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-croatia-zagreb/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-croatia-zagreb/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-cu-havana"></a>Havana, La Habana
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-cu-havana`
- **Location**: Havana, La Habana, Cuba (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Arrendador en Divisa / Arrendador Inscrito)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (ONAT - Oficina Nacional de Administración Tributaria)
- **Permit Fee**: Fixed monthly tax per licensed room (regardless of occupancy) paid to ONAT
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (owners can rent separate properties/rooms, but must be permanent Cuban residents)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set by the municipal license (typically max 2 adults per room)
- **Tax Rate**: Graduated income tax scale (typically effectively around 10% on gross revenue)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in residential and commercial properties with appropriate municipal license
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: No, but strongly recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb handles payments via third-party agencies due to U.S. banking embargo restrictions
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: Mandatory guest registry book (Libro de Registro). All foreign guest passport details must be reported to the local immigration office (Inmigración) within 24 hours of guest arrival.
- **Key Notes**: Officially licensed private rentals (Casas Particulares) are marked by an inverted blue triangle sign on the door. U.S. travelers can legally stay under the OFAC 'Support for the Cuban People' travel category.
- **Penalties**: Severe fines, confiscation of rental income, and potential license revocation or property seizure for renting to unregistered foreigners or operating without a license.
- **Sources**: Cuba ONAT and Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR) regulations
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-cu-havana/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-cu-havana/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-curacao-willemstad"></a>Willemstad, Willemstad
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-curacao-willemstad`
- **Location**: Willemstad, Curacao (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Operators must register as an entrepreneur for sales tax (OB) purposes with the Curaçao Tax Authority (Ontvangkantoor). No specific license fee amount confirmed for Willemstad STRs; business license recommended.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None identified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown – no national cap identified
- **Tax Rate**: 7% sales tax (OB / Omzetbelasting) on short-term rentals of under 90 days. 6% OB for rentals between 90 days and 1 year. Long-term rentals (1+ year) are OB-exempt. Additionally, income tax applies at progressive rates on 65% of rental income: 9.75% (ANG 0–37,168) up to 46.5% (ANG 154,867+). Curaçao Tax Authorities initiated a voluntary disclosure scheme in late 2025 for undeclared rental income.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No island-wide STR zoning ban identified. Local zoning (bestemmingsplan) and building regulations may apply. HOA rules may restrict STRs in certain developments.
- **Minimum Stay**: None mandated; 90-day threshold affects tax rate (OB rate changes above 90 days)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None identified
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown – no formal national mandate; recommended by real estate professionals
- **Platform Obligations**: Operators listing on Airbnb or similar platforms are required to charge and remit 7% OB to the Curaçao Tax Authority by the 14th of the following month. No formal platform data-sharing mandate confirmed as of 2026.
- **Effective Date**: Sales tax on vacation rentals effective January 1, 2016; income tax obligations ongoing; voluntary disclosure scheme launched late 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: STR operators (rentals under 90 days) are considered entrepreneurs for sales tax purposes and must register with and remit 7% OB to the Curaçao Ontvangkantoor. Income tax applies on 65% of gross rental income at progressive rates. Curaçao's Tax Authorities launched a temporary voluntary disclosure scheme in late 2025 after investigations found widespread underdeclaration of rental income. The tax should be remitted by the 14th of the month following collection. No specific STR license law has been enacted as of 2026; business compliance is driven primarily through tax registration and remittance obligations.
- **Key Notes**: Willemstad is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which may impose additional property modification restrictions. Curaçao has a relatively low-regulation STR environment in terms of operational licensing, but strict tax compliance is enforced. The 2025 BDO/Tax Authority voluntary disclosure scheme signals increased enforcement. Investors should consider business registration (sedula) requirements when operating as an entrepreneur. Curaçao's real estate market had a record tourism year in 2025.
- **Penalties**: Tax underpayment or non-declaration results in additional tax assessments and fines per Curaçao Tax Authority enforcement. Specific STR penalty amounts not publicly codified beyond standard tax law sanctions.
- **Sources**: https://www.grantthornton.global/en/insights/indirect-tax-guide/indirect-tax---Dutch-Caribbean-Curacao/, https://www.bdo.cw/en-gb/insights/featured-insights/tax-alert-curacao, https://moretrealestate.com/en/short-and-long-term-rentals-curacao/, https://www.burbachroycroft.com/en/insights/real-estate-and-taxes-curacao/, https://belasting.cw (Curaçao Tax Authority – Ontvangkantoor)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-curacao-willemstad/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-curacao-willemstad/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-cyprus-ayia-napa-protaras"></a>Ayia Napa / Protaras, Famagusta
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-cyprus-ayia-napa-protaras`
- **Location**: Ayia Napa / Protaras, Famagusta, Cyprus (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes – national registration plus subject to local permit quotas
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes – same as national
- **Permit Fee**: Same as national
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Under 30 days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Same as national (9% VAT threshold etc.)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Same national permit requirements
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Temporary moratoriums on new rental permits during peak summer months (since 2022) to manage over-tourism
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Same as national
- **Effective Date**: Moratorium measures since 2022 (verify current status)
- **Compliance Notes**: Check current permit limits/quotas before applying; seasonal-driven market
- **Key Notes**: Iconic beach resort area with seasonal permit caps
- **Penalties**: Same as national (fines, revocation)
- **Sources**: https://www.tourism.gov.cy/tourism/tourism.nsf/All/Short-Term-Rental ; Estatefy (estatefy.com); gov.cy
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourism.gov.cy/tourism/tourism.nsf/All/Short-Term-Rental](https://www.tourism.gov.cy/tourism/tourism.nsf/All/Short-Term-Rental)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-cyprus-ayia-napa-protaras/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-cyprus-ayia-napa-protaras/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-cyprus-famagusta-ayia-napa-protaras"></a>Famagusta (Ayia Napa / Protaras), Cyprus
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-cyprus-famagusta-ayia-napa-protaras`
- **Location**: Famagusta (Ayia Napa / Protaras), Cyprus (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Deputy Ministry registration; subject to local quotas/moratoriums
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — same as national
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Under 30 days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Same as national
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Standard planning permit plus seasonal local restrictions
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Ayia Napa and Protaras introduced temporary moratoriums on new permits during peak summer months (since 2022)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — fire/natural disaster cover (as national)
- **Platform Obligations**: Same as national
- **Effective Date**: Moratoriums since 2022
- **Compliance Notes**: Check current limits before applying; iconic beach-resort district with seasonal demand
- **Key Notes**: Famagusta accounts (with Paphos) for over two-thirds of registered listings; 1,702 units / 8,728 beds
- **Penalties**: Same as national (up to €5,000 / 1 year imprisonment)
- **Sources**: https://www.tourism.gov.cy/tourism/tourism.nsf/All/B5B06B978E4F8E43C2258A8B002D97A0 ; estatefy.com; cyprus-mail.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourism.gov.cy/tourism/tourism.nsf/All/B5B06B978E4F8E43C2258A8B002D97A0](https://www.tourism.gov.cy/tourism/tourism.nsf/All/B5B06B978E4F8E43C2258A8B002D97A0)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-cyprus-famagusta-ayia-napa-protaras/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-cyprus-famagusta-ayia-napa-protaras/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-cyprus-limassol"></a>Limassol, Cyprus
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-cyprus-limassol`
- **Location**: Limassol, Cyprus (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Deputy Ministry registration; secondary municipal inspection in some cases
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — same as national
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Under 30 days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Same as national plus possible Limassol-specific tourist tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Strict standards enforced in urban core and coastal strip
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Stricter standards coordinated between municipality, district and Deputy Ministry
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — fire/natural disaster cover (as national)
- **Platform Obligations**: Same as national
- **Effective Date**: Aligned with national framework
- **Compliance Notes**: Limassol-specific tourist tax sometimes levied (collected/remitted by owner); non-compliance can revoke permit
- **Key Notes**: Major business/cultural hub; tighter enforcement in tourist areas
- **Penalties**: Same as national
- **Sources**: https://www.visitcyprus.com/index.php/en/practical-information/short-term-rental-registration ; estatefy.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.visitcyprus.com/index.php/en/practical-information/short-term-rental-registration](https://www.visitcyprus.com/index.php/en/practical-information/short-term-rental-registration)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-cyprus-limassol/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-cyprus-limassol/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-cyprus-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Cyprus
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-cyprus-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Cyprus (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes – register in Register of Self-Service Accommodation (Deputy Ministry of Tourism); obtain registration/'Estia' number
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes – VAT registration if income exceeds €15,600; income tax declaration (TD1)
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee payable; valid for 3 years
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Short-term defined as under 30 days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 9% VAT on STR (over €15,600); income tax 0–35% progressive (companies 15% from Jan 1 2026); GHS 2.65%; SDC abolished Jan 1 2026
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Valid building/town planning permit confirming residential or tourist use required
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No national cap (AG rejected proposed caps March 2025)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — valid home insurance at least against fire and natural disasters
- **Platform Obligations**: Display registration number in all ads; platforms verify and report (EU Reg 2024/1028 from May 20 2026); Deputy Ministry is supervisory authority
- **Effective Date**: Law 34(I)/2019 as amended; registration mandatory since July 2021 (advertising from 6 Feb 2023)
- **Compliance Notes**: Inspection of premises for safety/comfort standards; renewal periodic (every 3 years)
- **Key Notes**: ~12,000–13,000 units offered; only ~8,375 registered (mid-2025)
- **Penalties**: Fines up to €5,000; up to 1 year imprisonment for serious breaches; licence revocation; platform delisting
- **Sources**: https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/taxes/get-the-taxes-right/property-and-belongings/houses-property-and-plots-of-land/letting-of-houses-and-property/short-term-letting-of-dwellings-and-holiday-homes/tax-rules-for-short-term-letting-of-homes-and-holiday-homes/ ; gov.cy Deputy Ministry of Tourism; Cyprus Mail; Clover.Tax; Chambers & Co; Airbnb Cyprus
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/taxes/get-the-taxes-right/property-and-belongings/houses-property-and-plots-of-land/letting-of-houses-and-property/short-term-letting-of-dwellings-and-holiday-homes/tax-rules-for-short-term-letting-of-homes-and-holiday-homes/](https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/taxes/get-the-taxes-right/property-and-belongings/houses-property-and-plots-of-land/letting-of-houses-and-property/short-term-letting-of-dwellings-and-holiday-homes/tax-rules-for-short-term-letting-of-homes-and-holiday-homes/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-cyprus-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-cyprus-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-czechia-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Czechia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-czechia-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Czechia (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Building re-licensing for accommodation use; national registration via eTurista incoming
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — VAT if turnover exceeds CZK 2,000,000; income tax applies
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No national cap; municipalities to gain power to set day limits
- **Occupancy Limit**: Municipalities to set max guests by floor area (incoming)
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax 15%/23%; VAT typically required for STR business
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Courts classify Airbnb as accommodation service, not residential lease
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Municipalities to gain power to set sqm-per-person limits
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended (not mandated nationally)
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must comply with eTurista; fines up to CZK 10 million for non-compliance
- **Effective Date**: Law to take effect late 2025; STR rules enforced from May 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Mandatory eTurista registration with unique number on listings; guest reporting
- **Key Notes**: New national framework grants municipalities broad STR regulatory powers
- **Penalties**: Hosts up to CZK 100,000; platforms up to CZK 10 million
- **Sources**: https://www.gov.pl/web/ministry-of-sports-and-tourism/regulation-of-short-term-rentals---a-proposal-to-bring-order-to-the-accommodation-service-market ; shorttermrentalz.com; praguemorning.cz; expats.cz; assets.airbnb.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.gov.pl/web/ministry-of-sports-and-tourism/regulation-of-short-term-rentals---a-proposal-to-bring-order-to-the-accommodation-service-market](https://www.gov.pl/web/ministry-of-sports-and-tourism/regulation-of-short-term-rentals---a-proposal-to-bring-order-to-the-accommodation-service-market)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-czechia-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-czechia-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-czechia-prague"></a>Prague, Prague
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-czechia-prague`
- **Location**: Prague, Czechia (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: eTurista registration; building permit for accommodation use
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — local accommodation fee and income/VAT obligations
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Municipality to set max days under new powers (under preparation)
- **Occupancy Limit**: City to set max guests per sqm under new powers
- **Tax Rate**: Local accommodation fee plus national income tax/VAT
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Building-use enforcement is used to prohibit short-term apartment accommodations when inconsistent with approved residential building use. The national eTurista digital reporting framework remains in transition.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: City to set square-meters-per-person rules under new law
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, Booking) to share data via eTurista
- **Effective Date**: 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Historically little effective regulation; awaiting national law
- **Key Notes**: Building-use regulations restrict short-term rentals in residential apartments National eTurista registration and data sharing framework in transition Municipal enforcement of approved residential usage is active
- **Penalties**: Per national framework (host up to CZK 100,000)
- **Sources**: https://www.praha.eu/jnp/cz/o_meste/magistrat/odbory/odbor_zivnostensky_a_obcanske_zalezitosti/index.html ; expats.cz; praguedaily.news; euperspectives.eu; centrarium.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.praha.eu/jnp/cz/o_meste/magistrat/odbory/odbor_zivnostensky_a_obcanske_zalezitosti/index.html](https://www.praha.eu/jnp/cz/o_meste/magistrat/odbory/odbor_zivnostensky_a_obcanske_zalezitosti/index.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-czechia-prague/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-czechia-prague/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="intl-denmark-aarhus"></a>Aarhus, Denmark
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-denmark-aarhus`
- **Location**: Aarhus, Denmark (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No license; CPR registration required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (Skat reporting)
- **Permit Fee**: None for individuals
- **Primary Residence Required**: 70-day cap applies to primary residence
- **Rental Day Cap**: 70 nights/year (national baseline)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Per national rules
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Building/HOA restrictions may apply
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated
- **Platform Obligations**: Set to gain power to require Airbnb data and order listing removal under 2026 agreement
- **Effective Date**: 2026 (enhanced enforcement agreement)
- **Compliance Notes**: Targeted alongside Copenhagen for stronger enforcement of illegal rentals
- **Key Notes**: Named with Copenhagen as a city getting expanded crackdown powers
- **Penalties**: Raised fines per 2026 political agreement
- **Sources**: https://www.plst.dk/planlaegning/planloven/fritidsboliger-og-helaarsbeboelse/korttidsudlejning ; thelocal.dk (Jan 2026)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.plst.dk/planlaegning/planloven/fritidsboliger-og-helaarsbeboelse/korttidsudlejning](https://www.plst.dk/planlaegning/planloven/fritidsboliger-og-helaarsbeboelse/korttidsudlejning)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-denmark-aarhus/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-denmark-aarhus/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-denmark-copenhagen"></a>Copenhagen, Denmark
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-denmark-copenhagen`
- **Location**: Copenhagen, Denmark (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No license; CPR registration required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (automatic Skat reporting)
- **Permit Fee**: None for individuals
- **Primary Residence Required**: 70-day cap applies to primary residence; room-only (host present) unlimited
- **Rental Day Cap**: 70 nights/year for entire home (not raised to 100)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Per national rules (tax-free allowance then capital income tax)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Many buildings/HOAs forbid STR; aparthotels classified as hotels exempt
- **Minimum Stay**: None citywide
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb auto-blocks bookings beyond 70-day cap; new rules require data-sharing on 'shadow hotels'
- **Effective Date**: 2018 (cap); enforcement crackdown agreed Jan 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Building bylaws (ejerforening) may impose stricter limits than national cap
- **Key Notes**: Enforcement focused on commercial-scale 'shadow hotel' operators
- **Penalties**: Fines, back taxes; 2026 agreement gives municipality power to order listing removal/blocking
- **Sources**: https://www.plst.dk/planlaegning/planloven/fritidsboliger-og-helaarsbeboelse/korttidsudlejning ; investropa.com (Copenhagen); thelocal.dk (Jan 2026); copenhagentourism.org
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.plst.dk/planlaegning/planloven/fritidsboliger-og-helaarsbeboelse/korttidsudlejning](https://www.plst.dk/planlaegning/planloven/fritidsboliger-og-helaarsbeboelse/korttidsudlejning)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-denmark-copenhagen/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-denmark-copenhagen/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-denmark-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Denmark
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-denmark-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Denmark (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No license; CPR registration of host required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (automatic reporting to Skat/DAC7)
- **Permit Fee**: None for individual hosts
- **Primary Residence Required**: Caps apply to primary residence (helårsbolig); room-only rentals exempt
- **Rental Day Cap**: 70 nights/year via reporting platforms; 30 nights without; municipalities may allow up to 100
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Tax-free up to ~31,200 DKK; excess income taxed as capital income (~33.6% on 60%)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Exclusive STR use requires hotel-type permits, fire safety, building permits
- **Minimum Stay**: None nationally
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated; Airbnb host protection up to 5,000,000 DKK (not insurance)
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms report host income to Skat; flag/block listings exceeding 70-day cap
- **Effective Date**: 2018 (cap); reporting from 2019/2021
- **Compliance Notes**: Housing associations/co-ops (ejerforening, andelsforening) may set stricter or zero limits
- **Key Notes**: Holiday homes (sommerhuse) treated separately with no night cap; tax-free up to ~40,000 DKK
- **Penalties**: Fines and back taxes; new 2026 agreement raises fines and municipal enforcement powers
- **Sources**: https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/taxes/get-the-taxes-right/property-and-belongings/houses-property-and-plots-of-land/letting-of-houses-and-property/short-term-letting-of-dwellings-and-holiday-homes/tax-rules-for-short-term-letting-of-homes-and-holiday-homes/ ; thelocal.dk; Retsinformation (Lov om udlejning af fast ejendom til ferie- og fritidsformål); investropa.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/taxes/get-the-taxes-right/property-and-belongings/houses-property-and-plots-of-land/letting-of-houses-and-property/short-term-letting-of-dwellings-and-holiday-homes/tax-rules-for-short-term-letting-of-homes-and-holiday-homes/](https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/taxes/get-the-taxes-right/property-and-belongings/houses-property-and-plots-of-land/letting-of-houses-and-property/short-term-letting-of-dwellings-and-holiday-homes/tax-rules-for-short-term-letting-of-homes-and-holiday-homes/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-denmark-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-denmark-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-dominican-republic-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Dominican Republic
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-dominican-republic-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Dominican Republic (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: No national short-term rental licence or registration requirement
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register with DGII, obtain RNC; no ITBIS registration threshold
- **Permit Fee**: No national short-term rental licence fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (national); private building rules may differ
- **Rental Day Cap**: None nationwide
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 18% ITBIS (VAT); income tax applies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No national banned zones; restrictions arise from condominium bylaws
- **Minimum Stay**: None nationally (condos/HOAs often require 2-3 nights)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not required nationally
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms do not automatically collect or remit ITBIS; the host is responsible
- **Effective Date**: No national short-term rental framework in force; RENATUR draft withdrawn approximately 23 July 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: The Dominican Republic has no operative national short-term rental licensing regime. MITUR withdrew the RENATUR registration draft from public consultation on approximately 23 July 2026. Tax obligations to the DGII - RNC registration, 18% ITBIS, income tax and monthly filings - are national and do apply. The platform counterparty in sector discussions is ADORECO.
- **Key Notes**: 1. Tax registration with the DGII, including an RNC, is required and is national. 2. There is no national short-term rental licence. 3. The withdrawn RENATUR draft imposes no obligations. 4. Condominium bylaws are the practical constraint for most hosts.
- **Penalties**: Fines and back-tax assessments from DGII; HOA legal action for bylaw violations
- **Sources**: https://dgii.gov.do/cicloContribuyente/obligacionesTributarias/principalesImpuestos/Paginas/Itbis.aspx ; thelatinvestor.com/blogs/news/dominican-airbnb; assets.airbnb.com DR Tax Guide; dominicantoday.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.ict.go.cr/es/servicios-institucionales/registro-de-hospedaje-no-tradicional.html](https://www.ict.go.cr/es/servicios-institucionales/registro-de-hospedaje-no-tradicional.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-dominican-republic-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-dominican-republic-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-27

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### <a id="intl-dominican-republic-punta-cana"></a>Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-dominican-republic-punta-cana`
- **Location**: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No specific STR license; MITUR registration framework applies
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — RNC from DGII to declare income and collect ITBIS
- **Permit Fee**: No standard license fee for casual hosts; professional MITUR registration may carry costs/renewals
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 18% ITBIS; income tax (non-residents 27%)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No govt banned zones; gated communities (Cap Cana, Puntacana Resort) enforce HOA rules under Ley 5038
- **Minimum Stay**: None govt-mandated; some condos impose minimums
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Per MITUR framework (third-party liability)
- **Platform Obligations**: Host responsible for ITBIS; not auto-collected by platform
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Primary restrictions come from condo bylaws/HOAs rather than government
- **Key Notes**: Beachfront condos (El Cortecito, Los Corales) have stricter noise rules; resort communities require approved management
- **Penalties**: DGII fines/back-taxes; HOA legal action
- **Sources**: https://www.mitur.gob.do ; thelatinvestor.com/blogs/news/punta-cana-airbnb
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mitur.gob.do](https://www.mitur.gob.do)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-dominican-republic-punta-cana/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-dominican-republic-punta-cana/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-dominican-republic-santo-domingo"></a>Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-dominican-republic-santo-domingo`
- **Location**: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No specific STR license; MITUR registration framework applies
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — RNC from DGII for ITBIS and income tax
- **Permit Fee**: Modest registration; no standard casual-host license fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 18% ITBIS; income tax (non-residents 27%)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No govt banned zones; strict private rules in upscale towers (Piantini, Naco, Gazcue)
- **Minimum Stay**: None govt-mandated; condo bylaws may impose minimums
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Per MITUR framework (third-party liability)
- **Platform Obligations**: Host responsible for ITBIS
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Restrictions driven by condo bylaws under Ley 5038 rather than municipal law
- **Key Notes**: Upscale condo towers enforce strictest private STR rules
- **Penalties**: DGII fines/back-taxes; HOA legal action
- **Sources**: https://www.mitur.gob.do ; thelatinvestor.com/blogs/news/dominican-airbnb
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mitur.gob.do](https://www.mitur.gob.do)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-dominican-republic-santo-domingo/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-dominican-republic-santo-domingo/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-eu-national"></a>National, National
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-eu-national`
- **Location**: National, EU (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Digital platforms must collect and share short-term rental data with local authorities
- **Effective Date**: 2026-05-20
- **Compliance Notes**: As of May 20, 2026, the EU's new rules on data collection and sharing for short-term rentals are fully in effect. These rules require digital platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, etc.) to collect and share guest and host information with local authorities. Cities now have enhanced regulatory authority to track, monitor, and restrict short-term rental activity.
- **Key Notes**: ['New EU rules effective May 20, 2026', 'Platforms must collect and share data with local authorities', 'Cities granted enhanced ability to restrict or regulate STRs', 'Applies across all EU member states']
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://nyheter24.se/nyheter/utrikes/1484833-nya-regler-for-airbnb-galler-fran-20-maj-2026
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-eu-national/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-eu-national/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-18 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-18

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### <a id="intl-ecuador-gal-pagos-islands"></a>Galápagos Islands, Galápagos
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-ecuador-gal-pagos-islands`
- **Location**: Galápagos Islands, Galápagos, Ecuador (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Governed by Galápagos special regime (régimen especial), separate from continental rules
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — RUC/RIMPE with SRI
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown — No published official STR licensing fee schedule exists for the Galápagos Islands. Traditional hotel operators are subject to Ministerio de Ambiente environmental permitting fees and Ministerio de Turismo registration fees, but these have not been applied uniformly to STR platforms. A small minority of STR operators obtain permits voluntarily.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — No primary residence requirement for STR hosts has been legislated in the Galápagos Islands. Only permanent residents ('residentes permanentes') holding Galápagos residency status may legally own and operate businesses on the islands under the Special Law for the Galápagos (Ley Orgánica del Régimen Especial de la Provincia de Galápagos), but specific STR primary-residence rules are not codified.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — No officially enacted annual night cap applies to STRs in the Galápagos Islands as of July 2026. There is a moratorium on new hotel development, which some argue should extend to Airbnb-style rentals, but no equivalent STR day cap has been legislated.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — No STR-specific occupancy limit has been officially enacted for the Galápagos Islands.
- **Tax Rate**: VAT (IVA) ~15%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: 97% of islands are protected national park; special environmental controls
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — No statutory minimum stay requirement exists for STRs in the Galápagos Islands.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: UNESCO has recommended a zero-growth tourism approach; growth controls debated
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — No mandatory STR insurance requirement has been officially enacted for the Galápagos Islands.
- **Platform Obligations**: Unknown — continental reglamento expressly excludes Galápagos
- **Effective Date**: Special regime predates 2023 continental reglamento
- **Compliance Notes**: STR growth raising over-tourism and sustainability concerns; tension with traditional hotels over uneven standards
- **Key Notes**: Continental STR reglamento explicitly does not apply; islands follow own special-regime normativa
- **Penalties**: Unknown — No STR-specific penalty regime has been published. Airbnb has publicly stated that short-term rentals are 'an unregulated category of accommodations in the Galápagos Islands.' Violations of the Galápagos Special Law or environmental permit conditions may attract sanctions under those frameworks.
- **Sources**: primicias.ec; puenteasociados.com; travelandtourworld.com (Galápagos over-tourism)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-ecuador-gal-pagos-islands/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-ecuador-gal-pagos-islands/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-ecuador-guayaquil"></a>Guayaquil, Guayas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-ecuador-guayaquil`
- **Location**: Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes. Same national framework as Quito applies: (1) Registro Único de Turismo (RUT) via siturin.turismo.gob.ec (free); (2) active RUC from SRI; (3) municipal economic activity license (LUAE) from the Municipio de Guayaquil.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes. RUC registration with the SRI is mandatory.
- **Permit Fee**: RUT registration is free. LUAE fees per Guayaquil municipal tariff schedule. Tourism credit incentive of up to USD 20,000 at 5% for registered hosts.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not mandated nationally. Guayaquil municipality has not published a primary-residence requirement for STRs as of July 2026.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specified in regulation. Building/condominium rules may apply.
- **Tax Rate**: 12% IVA on services to Ecuadorian nationals; 0% IVA for foreign guests; 8% during national holidays. Standard Impuesto a la Renta on net rental income. Municipal Patente Comercial may apply.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Land-use (Uso de Suelo) zoning rules of the Municipio de Guayaquil apply. Not all residential zones permit commercial tourist activity.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay mandated.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None published at city level.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly required under national regulation.
- **Platform Obligations**: Same national SRI oversight as Quito. Low demonstrated enforcement in Guayaquil (market data shows ~0% of active listings carry visible license numbers as of 2025).
- **Effective Date**: 2023-09-22 (national framework).
- **Compliance Notes**: Acuerdo Ministerial 2023-011 applies nationally to mainland Ecuador including Guayaquil. Guayaquil has not enacted a separate city-level STR ordinance. Regulation level assessed as low in practice with minimal active registration enforcement observed.
- **Key Notes**: Guayaquil's STR market has 1,521+ active listings (2026 data) with 108% supply growth. Low regulatory compliance rate observed in practice. SRI scrutiny is a rising risk for unregistered hosts across all of Ecuador.
- **Penalties**: Tax penalties and fines from SRI for unregistered operation and unpaid IVA/income tax.
- **Sources**: https://www.turismo.gob.ec/ecuador-ya-cuenta-con-un-nuevo-reglamento-para-los-alojamientos-turisticos-en-inmuebles-habitacionales/, https://www.registro-oficial.gob.ec/ (Suplemento 402, 22-Sep-2023), https://www.expreso.ec/economia-y-negocios/negocios-alojamiento-plataformas-entran-mira-sri-282593.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-ecuador-guayaquil/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-ecuador-guayaquil/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-ecuador-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Ecuador
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-ecuador-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Ecuador (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Registro de Turismo (SITURIN) plus municipal Licencia Única Anual de Funcionamiento (LUAF)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — RUC or RIMPE with SRI
- **Permit Fee**: Tourism registration free (siturin.turismo.gob.ec); LUAF fees set by municipality
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per declared rooms/beds/places in registry
- **Tax Rate**: VAT (IVA) ~15%; income tax (Impuesto a la Renta) per SRI; IVA reduced to 8% on national holidays for domestic tourists
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Condominium assembly authorization required for tourist use
- **Minimum Stay**: Temporary/habitual lodging for economic compensation (no fixed cap stated)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Rules apply regardless of promotion medium; SRI ordered ~9,000 platform hosts to regularize (May 2026)
- **Effective Date**: Reglamento de Alojamiento Turístico en Inmuebles Habitacionales published Sept 21, 2023
- **Compliance Notes**: Guest registry must be kept by host for six months; registration produces individualized QR certificate to display
- **Key Notes**: Applies to continental Ecuador only — Galápagos governed by its own special regime; ~17,000 hosts targeted for formalization
- **Penalties**: Unknown; SRI requires authorized sales receipts and tax declarations
- **Sources**: https://www.turismo.gob.ec/registro-de-alojamiento-en-inmuebles-de-uso-turistico/ ; primicias.ec (Reglamento Airbnb); puenteasociados.com; quito-turismo.gob.ec; primicias.ec (SRI 2026)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.turismo.gob.ec/registro-de-alojamiento-en-inmuebles-de-uso-turistico/](https://www.turismo.gob.ec/registro-de-alojamiento-en-inmuebles-de-uso-turistico/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-ecuador-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-ecuador-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-ecuador-quito"></a>Quito, Pichincha
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-ecuador-quito`
- **Location**: Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes. Hosts must obtain: (1) Registro Único de Turismo (RUT) — free, via siturin.turismo.gob.ec; (2) Registro Único de Contribuyentes (RUC) — active taxpayer ID; (3) Licencia Única de Actividad Económica (LUAE) from the Municipio de Quito.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes. RUC registration with the Servicio de Rentas Internas (SRI) is mandatory before commencing STR operations.
- **Permit Fee**: RUT registration is free of charge. LUAE fee varies by municipality (Quito municipal fee schedules apply). Tourism loans of up to USD 20,000 at 5% interest available to registered hosts.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not explicitly mandated under Acuerdo Ministerial 2023-011, but land-use (Uso de Suelo) zoning and condominium internal regulations may restrict non-primary-residence units.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified at national or Quito municipal level as of July 2026.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specified in national regulation. Condominium internal rules (Reglamento de Copropiedad) may impose limits.
- **Tax Rate**: 12% IVA (VAT) on rentals to Ecuadorian nationals; 0% IVA for foreign/international guests; 8% reduced IVA during national holidays. Income subject to standard Impuesto a la Renta rates. 1% municipal tax on total income (Patente Municipal) may apply.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes. Not all residential zones permit commercial or tourist activity. Uso de Suelo must be verified per property address with the Municipio de Quito (DMQ). Condominium bylaws may add further restrictions.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay mandated at city or national level.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None enacted at city level as of July 2026. No cap on number of STR licenses per host or per building published.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly required under Acuerdo Ministerial 2023-011, though general civil liability coverage is strongly recommended.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, etc.) increasingly monitored by SRI for tax compliance. As of 2026, approximately 42,000 listings exist but only ~4,510 hosts had formally registered by end-2024, with the SRI intensifying enforcement.
- **Effective Date**: 2023-09-22 (Acuerdo Ministerial 2023-011, Registro Oficial Suplemento 402); 2024 reforms in force.
- **Compliance Notes**: Acuerdo Ministerial Nro. 2023-011 (effective 22 Sep 2023, with 2024 updates) governs STR in residential properties on mainland Ecuador (separate regime for Galápagos). Enforcement intensified in 2025–2026 with SRI targeting unregistered hosts. Hosts had 90 days from Reglamento publication to regularize. Municipal closures during inspections were removed from the final regulation text.
- **Key Notes**: Ecuador's STR regulation is national-level but light-touch at city level. Quito has not enacted additional city-specific ordinances. Informality remains high (~42,000 listings vs. ~4,510 registered). SRI surveillance of digital platform income is increasing as of 2025–2026.
- **Penalties**: Financial sanctions for non-compliance; SRI can pursue back-taxes on unregistered rental income. Removal of the original closure-during-inspection provision means no automatic shutdown, but tax penalties and fines apply.
- **Sources**: https://www.turismo.gob.ec/ecuador-ya-cuenta-con-un-nuevo-reglamento-para-los-alojamientos-turisticos-en-inmuebles-habitacionales/, https://www.registro-oficial.gob.ec/ (Suplemento 402, 22-Sep-2023), https://capex.law/airbnb-en-ecuador/, https://www.expreso.ec/economia-y-negocios/negocios-alojamiento-plataformas-entran-mira-sri-282593.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-ecuador-quito/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-ecuador-quito/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-egypt-cairo"></a>Cairo, Egypt
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-egypt-cairo`
- **Location**: Cairo, Egypt (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — local permit/licensing plus national Holiday Home Certificate
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — hotel/motel-style tax compliance required
- **Permit Fee**: Reported ~US$75 host registration fee under city ordinance
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Reported max rental period of up to 30 days under city ordinance
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Local hotel/motel tax (rate Unknown)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Units favored in approved tourist areas/upscale communities
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: No explicit requirement
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosts responsible for licensing and tax obligations; no specific platform data-sharing mandate noted
- **Effective Date**: Unknown (city ordinance) / 2025 (national decree)
- **Compliance Notes**: Emphasis on hosts meeting local tax and permit requirements
- **Key Notes**: Largest STR market; reporting indicates a city-level ordinance permitting STR up to 30 days with fees
- **Penalties**: Per national Law 8/2022 framework
- **Sources**: https://www.mota.gov.eg ; airbtics.com (Cairo); lodgecompliance.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mota.gov.eg](https://www.mota.gov.eg)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-egypt-cairo/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-egypt-cairo/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-egypt-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Egypt
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-egypt-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Egypt (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Touristic Eligibility/Tourism Suitability Certificate for 'Holiday Homes'
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — applicable taxes and fees must be paid to obtain the Certificate
- **Permit Fee**: Licensing fees apply (Unknown exact amount)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None nationally (no nationwide max length of stay)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Min one room/suite/villa; Unknown max
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Units must be in designated tourist zones or upscale/distinctive residential communities
- **Minimum Stay**: None nationally
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: No explicit national requirement
- **Platform Obligations**: Accreditation system planned to mark approved listings; tenants need landlord consent to sublet
- **Effective Date**: 2025 (Decree No. 209 of 2025, gazetted 12 May 2025; Decree No. 801 of 2025, gazetted 18 Nov 2025)
- **Compliance Notes**: Owners notify Ministry electronically; meet structural/safety/health standards; police clearance required; guest list to Ministry monthly under Law 8/2022
- **Key Notes**: First comprehensive framework for short-term residential rentals; distinct from hotels under Hotel & Tourism Law No. 8 of 2022
- **Penalties**: Under Law 8/2022: fines EGP 5,000–50,000; repeat violations may escalate to 6 months–1 year imprisonment and/or double fine
- **Sources**: https://www.tourisme.gov.tn ; adsero.me (Decree 209/2025); amereller.com; riad-riad.com; lodgecompliance.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourisme.gov.tn](https://www.tourisme.gov.tn)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-egypt-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-egypt-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-egypt-sharm-el-sheikh"></a>Sharm el-Sheikh, South Sinai
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-egypt-sharm-el-sheikh`
- **Location**: Sharm el-Sheikh, South Sinai, Egypt (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — national Holiday Home Certificate (for eligible owners)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None nationally
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Sinai/Sharm subject to special status; foreign property ownership prohibited (only usufruct/long-lease structures)
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: No explicit requirement
- **Platform Obligations**: Per national rules
- **Effective Date**: 2022 (Presidential Decree No. 128/2022 on foreign ownership); 2025 (national STR decree)
- **Compliance Notes**: Foreign investors cannot own property outright; affects who can register/operate STRs
- **Key Notes**: Major Red Sea resort hub for STRs but with foreign-ownership constraints unique to Sinai
- **Penalties**: Per national framework
- **Sources**: https://www.mota.gov.eg ; bylawme.com (Decree 128/2022); adsero.me (national STR framework)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mota.gov.eg](https://www.mota.gov.eg)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-egypt-sharm-el-sheikh/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-egypt-sharm-el-sheikh/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-elsalvador-sansalvador"></a>San Salvador, San Salvador
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-elsalvador-sansalvador`
- **Location**: San Salvador, El Salvador (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (No specific municipal short-term rental registry exists)
- **Tax Registration Required**: No (unless operating as a formal commercial hospitality business)
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard capacity safety limits
- **Tax Rate**: Standard personal income tax on rental income
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: No
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: No municipal restrictions or day caps. Property-level restrictions (HOA bylaws and gated community regulations) are very common in premium towers. Hosts must report income on standard annual tax filings.
- **Key Notes**: No municipal licensing or caps; check HOA rules in gated communities and high-rises.
- **Penalties**: None under municipal codes; civil fines from HOAs if building bylaws are violated.
- **Sources**: El Salvador Ministry of Tourism (MITUR)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-elsalvador-sansalvador/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-elsalvador-sansalvador/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-estonia-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Estonia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-estonia-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Estonia (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No specific STR license for occasional hosts; professional operators register as business
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes - income reporting; business registration if professional
- **Permit Fee**: No license fee; business registration ~€20-200 state fees
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax (22%); VAT threshold €40,000 annual turnover
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Apartment association (korteriühistu) rules may restrict
- **Minimum Stay**: No mandatory minimum stay
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None nationally
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended; verify before hosting
- **Platform Obligations**: EU Regulation 2024/1028 data-sharing applies from May 2026
- **Effective Date**: Unknown (Tourism Act); EU Reg 2024/1028 from 2026-05-20
- **Compliance Notes**: Guest registration to Police and Border Guard Board within 24 hours for stays under 30 days; safety equipment (smoke detectors, fire extinguisher) required
- **Key Notes**: Tourism Act governs accommodation services; private occasional hosting may fall outside Act
- **Penalties**: Fines and potential legal action depending on violation
- **Sources**: https://investropa.com/blogs/news/estonia-airbnb; https://investropa.com/blogs/news/estonia-rent-property-airbnb; https://www.njordlaw.com/njord-estonia-it-legal-offer-accommodation-airbnb
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-estonia-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-estonia-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-estonia-tallinn"></a>Tallinn, Estonia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-estonia-tallinn`
- **Location**: Tallinn, Estonia (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No specific per-unit STR license; must meet accommodation establishment requirements
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: No city licensing fee; safety equipment compliance typically under €200
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No maximum nights-per-year cap
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax per national rules; tourist/city tax proposed historically
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Old Town (Vanalinn) under active discussion for future limitations
- **Minimum Stay**: No mandatory minimum (hosts typically set ~2 nights)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Officials aim to reduce STR in Old Town to preserve residents
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Municipal permits/notifications may be required; EU data-sharing from May 2026
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Guest ID data submitted to Police and Border Guard Board within 24 hours; no city-level night reporting
- **Key Notes**: Old Town is the zone with genuine regulatory uncertainty
- **Penalties**: Fines and potential legal action; depends on violation
- **Sources**: https://investropa.com/blogs/news/tallinn-airbnb; https://investropa.com/blogs/news/estonia-airbnb
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-estonia-tallinn/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-estonia-tallinn/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-ethiopia-addis-ababa"></a>Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-ethiopia-addis-ababa`
- **Location**: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No dedicated national STR license law confirmed. Ethiopia's broader tourism licensing framework (under the Ministry of Tourism) may require accommodation operators to hold a trade/business license. Under Proclamation No. 1320/2024 (Housing Rent Control and Administration), rent increases for residential properties are regulated by the Addis Ababa Housing Management Office, but no specific STR registration scheme is codified as of July 2026. A one-stop STR registry has been recommended but not yet enacted.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — effective 1 July 2026, Regulation No. 204/2026 introduced a 5% municipal lodging tax applicable to all paid accommodation in Addis Ababa, including STRs. Establishments must register with local tax branch offices and maintain detailed guest registers. Category A taxpayers declare and remit monthly (within 30 days); Category B businesses file quarterly.
- **Permit Fee**: No confirmed STR-specific application/license fee. General business registration fees apply under the Ethiopian Commercial Code. Tax compliance cost: administrative cost of monthly/quarterly filing. Smaller operators without formal records face a presumptive assessment on 70% of gross lodging revenue for the municipal lodging tax.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — not stipulated in identified regulations.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — no statutory STR day cap identified for Addis Ababa.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no specific STR occupancy cap confirmed.
- **Tax Rate**: 5% municipal lodging tax (Regulation No. 204/2026, effective 1 July 2026, financed Addis Ababa's 502.27 billion birr 2026/27 budget). Rental income is also subject to national income tax under Ethiopia's Income Tax Proclamation. Unoccupied previously-rented houses trigger a rental income tax assessment if vacant more than 6 months (Proclamation No. 1320/2024).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Addis Ababa city administration controls land use. Residential properties used commercially for STR may require a change-of-use or business permit. No STR-specific zoning rules identified.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no minimum stay regulation confirmed.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no STR density or neighbourhood cap rules identified.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown.
- **Platform Obligations**: No confirmed platform-reporting obligations as of July 2026. Integration with mobile wallet payment infrastructure is under discussion to improve compliance.
- **Effective Date**: Proclamation No. 1320/2024: April 2024. Municipal Lodging Tax (Regulation No. 204/2026): 1 July 2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: Addis Ababa's STR market operates in a legally ambiguous ('grey market') environment. The sector is growing rapidly (433 active listings, 70.5% supply growth). The key new development is the 5% municipal lodging tax under Regulation No. 204/2026 (effective 1 July 2026). Hosts must register with tax branch offices and keep guest registers. Proclamation No. 1320/2024 governs residential rent controls (annual increases set by Addis Ababa Housing Management Office) and applies to long-term leases, with indirect implications for STRs. A formal one-stop STR registry has been proposed but not yet legislated.
- **Key Notes**: The July 2026 municipal lodging tax is a significant new regulatory development. All STR hosts operating in Addis Ababa should register with local tax branch offices immediately. The broader STR legal framework remains underdeveloped; Ethiopia's 'Digital Ethiopia 2025' policy agenda may drive further STR formalisation. Hosts face legal ambiguity but now have a clear tax obligation.
- **Penalties**: Non-registration or non-payment of the 5% municipal lodging tax: subject to tax authority penalties (amounts not publicly confirmed). General penalties under Ethiopia's Tax Administration Proclamation apply. Failure to maintain guest registers: administrative sanctions.
- **Sources**: https://writing.strisker.com/global-regulatory-notes-14-2/, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/390803679_Rent_Control_and_Tenure_Duration_in_Ethiopia_Reflections_on_the_New_Residential_Housing_Rent_Control_and_Administration_Law, https://addisinsight.net/2025/09/25/ethiopias-airbnb-dilemma-a-grey-market-boom-waiting-for-a-digital-fix/, https://www.ethiostarlocalization.com/navigating-the-new-housing-rent-control-and-management-a-guide-for-expats-in-ethiopia/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-ethiopia-addis-ababa/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-ethiopia-addis-ababa/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-eu-str-regulation-2024"></a>EU STR Regulation 2024/1028, European Union
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-eu-str-regulation-2024`
- **Location**: EU STR Regulation 2024/1028, European Union (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: N/A — platform data-sharing obligation (not an operator license)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Varies by member state
- **Permit Fee**: N/A at EU level
- **Primary Residence Required**: Varies by member state
- **Rental Day Cap**: Varies by member state
- **Occupancy Limit**: Varies by member state
- **Tax Rate**: Varies by member state
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Varies by member state
- **Minimum Stay**: Varies by member state
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Varies by member state
- **Insurance Required**: Varies by member state
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — all STR platforms must register hosts, collect registration numbers, and submit monthly activity data to national authorities
- **Effective Date**: 2024-05-20
- **Compliance Notes**: EU Regulation 2024/1028 in force May 20, 2024; full application from May 20, 2026. Platforms must: display registration numbers, perform random validity checks, remove non-compliant listings, and share monthly activity data (nights booked, guest numbers) with national Single Digital Entry Points (SDEPs). Does NOT create EU-wide operator permits — national/local rules still govern legality. Distinct from DAC7 (tax data). Germany SDEP integration targeted Sep 2026.
- **Key Notes**: EU Regulation 2024/1028 fully applicable May 2026: STR platforms must collect host registration numbers and share monthly data with national SDEPs; fines up to 1% of global turnover.
- **Penalties**: Platform fines up to 1% of global annual turnover for non-compliance
- **Sources**: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32024R1028
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32024R1028](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32024R1028)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-eu-str-regulation-2024/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-eu-str-regulation-2024/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-eu-dac7"></a>EU-wide, EU-wide
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-eu-dac7`
- **Location**: EU-wide, European Union (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Varies by member state
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Varies
- **Rental Day Cap**: Varies
- **Occupancy Limit**: Varies
- **Tax Rate**: Varies by member state
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Member-state level
- **Minimum Stay**: Varies
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Varies
- **Insurance Required**: Varies
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes - mandatory data-sharing (DAC7 + STR Regulation)
- **Effective Date**: DAC7 2023; STR Reg phasing in through 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: DAC7 mandates platform reporting; EU STR Regulation (2024) standardizes registration data-sharing.
- **Key Notes**: EU-wide platform data-sharing; harmonized registration framework rolling out.
- **Penalties**: Member-state enforcement
- **Sources**: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1028/oj/eng ; EU DAC7; EU STR Regulation 2024
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1028/oj/eng](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1028/oj/eng)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-eu-dac7/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-eu-dac7/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-european-union-national"></a>National, National
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-european-union-national`
- **Location**: National, European Union (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: 2026-05-20
- **Compliance Notes**: EU regulations effective May 20, 2026 require platforms to share data with local authorities and establish data collection standards for short-term accommodation. This enables cities to better monitor and regulate STR activity. Member states and municipalities can use collected data to enforce local STR regulations.
- **Key Notes**: ['EU-wide data sharing rules for booking platforms effective May 20, 2026', 'Platforms must provide data to local authorities', 'Empowers cities to regulate short-term rentals more effectively', 'Applies to Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and similar services']
- **Penalties**: Not specified at EU level (member state enforcement)
- **Sources**: https://nyheter24.se/nyheter/utrikes/1484833-nya-regler-for-airbnb-galler-fran-20-maj-2026
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-european-union-national/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-european-union-national/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-11 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-11

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### <a id="intl-fiji-nadi"></a>Nadi, Western
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-fiji-nadi`
- **Location**: Nadi, Western, Fiji (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes. Same national framework as Suva: Hotels Licensing Board license required under the Hotels and Guest Houses Act 1973 (amended 2021) for any property supplying accommodation for valuable consideration. Proposed Tourism Bill (2026) would extend and formalize registration for all STR operators.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes. FRCS registration for VAT and income tax required.
- **Permit Fee**: Hotels Licensing Board fees apply. Tourism Bill (2026) proposes a tiered registration fee system.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not specified in current legislation.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified.
- **Occupancy Limit**: None specified nationally. Individual license conditions may apply.
- **Tax Rate**: 12.5% VAT on accommodation. ECAL (Environmental and Climate Adaptation Levy) 10%. Service Turnover Tax 6% on accommodation. Hotel Turnover Tax Act applies to qualifying premises. New 5% Tourism Services Tax from 2026-09-01 for operators with FJD 2M+ annual turnover. FJD 200 departure tax per passenger (from Aug 2025).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Managed by the Nadi Town Council and Western Division planning authorities. No Nadi-specific STR zoning ordinance identified as of July 2026.
- **Minimum Stay**: None mandated.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None published.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly required by law; recommended for licensed operators.
- **Platform Obligations**: No current platform-specific obligations. Proposed Tourism Bill (2026) would create a public Tourism Enterprise Register. Market data (2026) shows minimal to zero verified licensed listings on major platforms.
- **Effective Date**: Hotels and Guest Houses Act 1973 (current); Amendment 2021. Tourism Bill pending. New 5% Tourism Services Tax: 2026-09-01.
- **Compliance Notes**: Nadi is Fiji's primary tourism gateway (near Nadi International Airport) and the highest-volume STR market in Fiji. The market is characterized by low observed regulatory compliance — market data shows no verified licensed listings in current STR platform data (2026). The pending Tourism Bill would significantly change the compliance landscape. Hotels Licensing Board is the primary regulator.
- **Key Notes**: Nadi has 315–451 active STR listings (2025–2026 data). The Western Division hosts the bulk of Fiji's resort-based tourism. The market is highly operator-friendly in practice but this may change materially if the 2026 Tourism Bill is enacted. All operators should obtain Hotels Licensing Board authorization and FRCS registration.
- **Penalties**: Breach of Hotels and Guest Houses Act (unlicensed operation): fines and potential closure order. FRCS penalties for VAT/tax non-compliance.
- **Sources**: https://ag.gov.fj/hotel-licensing/, https://www.fijivillage.com/new/to-assist-fiji-airways-5-tourism-services-tax-introduced-on-all-hotels-and-tour-and-cruise-operators-with-annual-turnover-of-2m-899bee/, https://www.munroleyslaw.com/doing-business-in-fiji/taxation-and-stamp-duty/, https://frcs.org.fj/our-services/frcs-laws-legislations/tax-legislations/, https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/zni73mzyjqd5/, https://tourism.gov.fj/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-fiji-nadi/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-fiji-nadi/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-fiji-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Fiji
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-fiji-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Fiji (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Unknown (STR falls under general accommodation/business licensing)
- **Tax Registration Required**: VAT registration with FRCS if liable
- **Permit Fee**: Under the Tourism Act 2026 (Tourism Bill No. 10 of 2026), all tourist accommodation providers including STR/Airbnb-type platforms must register with the relevant authority. Specific fee schedules for STR registration under the new Act have not yet been published in accessible secondary regulations as of July 2026. Under the prior Hotel and Guest Houses Act 1973, licensing fees varied by property category; new fee schedules are expected to be gazetted. Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) requires reporting of rental income for tax purposes.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No primary-residence requirement for STR operation in Fiji. Foreign investors may own and operate STR properties subject to compliance with Fiji Investment Act requirements and immigration/visa conditions.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory day cap on short-term rentals in Fiji under the Tourism Act 2026 or predecessor legislation. The Act regulates registration and standards rather than limiting the number of rental days.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No national statutory occupancy cap per STR unit. Occupancy is governed by fire safety regulations, building codes, and conditions set in the tourism operator registration/recognition tier under the Tourism Act 2026.
- **Tax Rate**: VAT 12.5% (from 1 Aug 2025); ECAL 5% on accommodation services if turnover >F$3M
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STR/Airbnb properties in Fiji must comply with local zoning and land-use rules. Depending on tenure type (freehold vs. iTaukei land lease), STR use may require specific consent. Body Corporate rules in strata-title developments may prohibit or restrict short-term letting. The Tourism Act 2026 broadens regulatory coverage to include STR platforms, and operators must obtain recognition/registration under the Act.
- **Minimum Stay**: No statutory minimum stay requirement for STRs in Fiji. The Tourism Act 2026 covers short-term accommodation platforms without imposing a minimum stay floor.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No national density or quota rules for STRs in Fiji as of July 2026.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated by statute for all STR operators as of July 2026. The Tourism Act 2026 empowers the Minister to set standards (which may include insurance requirements) for registered tourism operators via regulation.
- **Platform Obligations**: Unknown (Airbnb, Booking.com dominate market)
- **Effective Date**: VAT 12.5% effective 1 August 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: No dedicated national STR registry identified; STR governed by general tax (VAT/ECAL) and accommodation frameworks
- **Key Notes**: STR market concentrated in Nadi, Suva and Mamanuca Islands; significant tourism contributor
- **Penalties**: The Tourism Act 2026 introduces enforcement mechanisms for non-compliant tourism operators; specific penalty amounts and enforcement procedures are to be set in regulations yet to be gazetted as of July 2026. Under the predecessor Hotel and Guest Houses Act 1973, operating without a licence was a criminal offence carrying fines.
- **Sources**: https://www.tourism.gov.sa/en/services/licenses/private-tourism-hospitality-facilities ; frcs.org.fj VAT Guide; munroleyslaw.com; lodgecompliance.com/countries/fiji
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourism.gov.sa/en/services/licenses/private-tourism-hospitality-facilities](https://www.tourism.gov.sa/en/services/licenses/private-tourism-hospitality-facilities)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-fiji-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-fiji-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-fiji-suva"></a>Suva, Central
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-fiji-suva`
- **Location**: Suva, Central, Fiji (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes. Any person supplying accommodation for valuable consideration (including villa and home-style rentals) must hold a valid license issued by the Hotels Licensing Board under the Hotels and Guest Houses Act 1973 (amended 2021). A new Tourism Bill (2026) proposes a broader registration and recognition regime covering all tourism enterprises including STRs.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes. Accommodation providers must register with the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) for VAT and income tax purposes.
- **Permit Fee**: Hotels Licensing Board application fees apply (amounts set by the Hotels Licensing Board; consult the Fiji Attorney-General's Office). New Tourism Bill (2026) proposes a registration fee under a tiered recognition pathway.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not specified in the Hotels and Guest Houses Act or proposed Tourism Bill.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified.
- **Occupancy Limit**: None specified nationally. Licensing conditions may include occupancy standards.
- **Tax Rate**: 12.5% VAT on accommodation services. ECAL (Environment and Climate Adaptation Levy) of 10% may apply. Service Turnover Tax of 6% on accommodation (subject to budget changes). Hotel Turnover Tax applies under the Hotel Turnover Tax Act. A new temporary 5% Tourism Services Tax takes effect 1 September 2026 for operators with annual turnover of FJD 2M+. Flat departure tax: FJD 200 per passenger (from Aug 1, 2025).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Zoning managed by the Suva City Council and relevant town planning regulations. STR-specific zoning restrictions are not separately codified.
- **Minimum Stay**: None mandated nationally.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None published.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly required under the Hotels and Guest Houses Act, but recommended for licensed operators.
- **Platform Obligations**: No formal platform-specific STR data-sharing obligations currently in force. The new Tourism Bill (2026) proposes a publicly accessible Tourism Enterprise Register maintained by the Ministry.
- **Effective Date**: Hotels and Guest Houses Act 1973 (current); Hotels and Guest Houses Amendment 2021. New Tourism Bill pending as of July 2026. New 5% Tourism Services Tax: effective 2026-09-01.
- **Compliance Notes**: Fiji's STR regulation is governed nationally by the Hotels and Guest Houses Act 1973 (as amended 2021), administered by the Hotels Licensing Board under the Attorney-General's Office. A new comprehensive Tourism Bill was under consideration as of May–July 2026, which would extend registration requirements to all tourism enterprises including homestays, village stays, and STRs. Market data for Suva shows active STR activity (150–199 listings) with unclear formal licensing compliance rates.
- **Key Notes**: Fiji's tourism sector is a core economic pillar (~40% of GDP). The 2026 Tourism Bill, if enacted, would represent the most significant STR regulatory reform in decades, creating a mandatory register for all accommodation types. The temporary 5% Tourism Services Tax (Sep 2026–Aug 2027) applies to larger operators (FJD 2M+ turnover) and is earmarked for Fiji Airways.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a Hotels Licensing Board license constitutes a breach of the Hotels and Guest Houses Act and may result in fines and closure. FRCS penalties apply for VAT non-compliance.
- **Sources**: https://ag.gov.fj/hotel-licensing/, https://www.fijivillage.com/new/to-assist-fiji-airways-5-tourism-services-tax-introduced-on-all-hotels-and-tour-and-cruise-operators-with-annual-turnover-of-2m-899bee/, https://www.munroleyslaw.com/doing-business-in-fiji/taxation-and-stamp-duty/, https://frcs.org.fj/our-services/frcs-laws-legislations/tax-legislations/, https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/zni73mzyjqd5/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-fiji-suva/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-fiji-suva/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-finland-helsinki"></a>Helsinki, Finland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-finland-helsinki`
- **Location**: Helsinki, Finland (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No specific license for occasional hosting; municipal permits for professional hosting
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (Finnish Tax Administration)
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Owner-occupied homes unrestricted; investment/secondary properties capped
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 days/year for investment properties under Jan 2026 rules
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Per national rules (10% VAT above €10,000 turnover)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Building Control may require change-of-use permit for micro-hotel operations
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as under 4 weeks
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Highest scrutiny in dense neighborhoods like Kallio and Punavuori
- **Insurance Required**: Hosts advised to verify coverage
- **Platform Obligations**: DAC7 income reporting; Building Control may intervene
- **Effective Date**: January 2026 (national cap applied)
- **Compliance Notes**: Possible Health Protection Act notification, guest-card (passenger) registration; housing-company rules apply
- **Key Notes**: ~4,900 listings; most competitive Finnish urban market; ~0% had formal STR licenses in mid-2025
- **Penalties**: Orders to cease, fines, building-permit enforcement by City Building Control Services
- **Sources**: https://www.hel.fi/en/urban-environment-and-traffic/building-and-construction/building-supervision ; investropa.com (Helsinki); airbtics.com (Helsinki); immodan.fi
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.hel.fi/en/urban-environment-and-traffic/building-and-construction/building-supervision](https://www.hel.fi/en/urban-environment-and-traffic/building-and-construction/building-supervision)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-finland-helsinki/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-finland-helsinki/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-finland-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Finland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-finland-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Finland (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No specific license for occasional hosting; change-of-use permit if hotel-like
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes; declare all income to Finnish Tax Administration (DAC7 reporting since 2023)
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Owner-occupied homes unrestricted; investment properties capped
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 days/year for investment properties (stays under 4 weeks) from 2026; municipalities may allow owner-occupied STR up to 180 days as residential use
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 10% VAT if turnover exceeds €10,000; income/municipal tax applies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Building Act §40a distinguishes residential (4+ weeks) from accommodation use; change-of-use permit may be required
- **Minimum Stay**: Short-term defined as under 4 weeks
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Municipalities flagged as high-risk for housing market may impose time limits
- **Insurance Required**: Hosts advised to verify adequate coverage; not explicitly mandated
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms report user income to tax authority under DAC7
- **Effective Date**: Building Act amendment targeted for 2026 (initially Jan 1 2026; reportedly delayed to ~summer 2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: Housing companies (condo boards) can limit or ban STR; operators must keep rental-frequency records
- **Key Notes**: Reform clarifies residential vs accommodation use; new Section 40a of Building Act (751/2023)
- **Penalties**: Orders to cease operations, fines, building-permit enforcement; legal action by housing company
- **Sources**: https://www.government.is/topics/business-and-industry/tourism-in-iceland/licences-and-home-sharing-/ ; immodan.fi; investropa.com (Finland); lieke.com; lodgecompliance.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.government.is/topics/business-and-industry/tourism-in-iceland/licences-and-home-sharing-/](https://www.government.is/topics/business-and-industry/tourism-in-iceland/licences-and-home-sharing-/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-finland-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-finland-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-finland-rovaniemi-lapland"></a>Rovaniemi (Lapland), Finland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-finland-rovaniemi-lapland`
- **Location**: Rovaniemi (Lapland), Finland (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No specific license for occasional hosting
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (Finnish Tax Administration)
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Owner-occupied unrestricted; investment properties subject to national cap
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 days/year for investment properties (national 2026 rule)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Per national rules
- **Zoning Restrictions**: National building/zoning rules; cottage/cabin lets common
- **Minimum Stay**: STR defined as under 4 weeks
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Hosts advised to verify coverage
- **Platform Obligations**: DAC7 income reporting
- **Effective Date**: January 2026 (national rule)
- **Compliance Notes**: Follows national baseline; strong seasonal cabin (mökki) rental market
- **Key Notes**: Peak winter (Northern Lights) listings can earn up to ~€15,000/month, ~4x summer
- **Penalties**: Per national rules
- **Sources**: https://www.rovaniemi.fi/fi/Palvelut/Rakentaminen-ja-maankaytto/Rakennusvalvonta ; investropa.com (Finland)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.rovaniemi.fi/fi/Palvelut/Rakentaminen-ja-maankaytto/Rakennusvalvonta](https://www.rovaniemi.fi/fi/Palvelut/Rakentaminen-ja-maankaytto/Rakennusvalvonta)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-finland-rovaniemi-lapland/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-finland-rovaniemi-lapland/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-france-annecy"></a>Annecy, Haute-Savoie
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-france-annecy`
- **Location**: Annecy, Haute-Savoie, France (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Mandatory registration number + temporary authorization)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Free registration
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (but secondary properties subject to strict caps/quotas)
- **Rental Day Cap**: 120 days for primary residence
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits
- **Tax Rate**: Taxe de séjour (~€1 to €3 per person/night)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (strict quotas per neighborhood/district)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (strict caps on the total number of secondary residences allowed as STRs across the city, currently limited to 2,200 overall)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Display registration number
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Permits for secondary residences are subject to neighborhood quotas and are valid for a maximum of 5 years (non-renewable automatically).
- **Key Notes**: Strict neighborhood quotas + 5-year maximum permit validity.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to €50,000 for unregistered or over-quota rentals.
- **Sources**: https://www.grandannecy.fr/entreprendre/etre-accompagne/le-tourisme ; Ville d'Annecy
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.grandannecy.fr/entreprendre/etre-accompagne/le-tourisme](https://www.grandannecy.fr/entreprendre/etre-accompagne/le-tourisme)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-annecy/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-annecy/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-france-biarritz"></a>Biarritz, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-france-biarritz`
- **Location**: Biarritz, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Mandatory registration number + change of use with compensation)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (Taxe de séjour registration)
- **Permit Fee**: Free registration; extremely high offset/compensation property costs for secondary residences
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (but secondary residences require compensation from day one)
- **Rental Day Cap**: 120 days for primary residence; none for secondary residence (if compensated)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits based on habitable area
- **Tax Rate**: Taxe de séjour (~€1 to €4 per person/night) + standard income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (Basque Country agglomeration tension zone)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (compensation offset rule requires purchasing/converting a commercial space of equal size in the same municipality to permanent housing)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes (standard public liability insurance)
- **Platform Obligations**: Mandatory display of registration number; automatic 120-day limit blocks for unhosted primary residences
- **Effective Date**: March 2023
- **Compliance Notes**: The strict Pays Basque compensation rule was implemented in March 2023 to combat housing shortages across 24 local municipalities (including Biarritz, Bayonne, and Anglet).
- **Key Notes**: Mandatory registration + strict compensation rules for secondary residences.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to €50,000 for unauthorized change of use.
- **Sources**: https://www.biarritz.fr/mes-demarches-desmartxak/location-touristique/reglement-des-locations-saisonnieres ; Communauté d'Agglomération du Pays Basque
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.biarritz.fr/mes-demarches-desmartxak/location-touristique/reglement-des-locations-saisonnieres](https://www.biarritz.fr/mes-demarches-desmartxak/location-touristique/reglement-des-locations-saisonnieres)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-biarritz/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-biarritz/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-france-bordeaux"></a>Bordeaux, Gironde
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-france-bordeaux`
- **Location**: Bordeaux, Gironde, France (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Mandatory registration number + change of use authorization)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (Taxe de séjour registration)
- **Permit Fee**: Free registration; compensation acquisition costs apply for secondary properties
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (but secondary residences require compensation offset in the central zone)
- **Rental Day Cap**: 120 days for primary residence; none for secondary residence (if compensated)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits
- **Tax Rate**: Taxe de séjour (up to €4.30 per person/night) + rental income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (strictest rules apply in the Bordeaux municipal tension zones)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (compensation offset rule applies to secondary residences in central Bordeaux)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Mandatory display of registration number; 120-day cap enforcement
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Primary residences are capped at 120 days. Secondary properties require a change-of-use permit with compensation (offset) from the first day of rental.
- **Key Notes**: Mandatory registration + change of use with offset compensation.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to €50,000 + daily enforcement penalties.
- **Sources**: https://www.bordeaux.fr/location-touristique-bordeaux ; Ville de Bordeaux
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.bordeaux.fr/location-touristique-bordeaux](https://www.bordeaux.fr/location-touristique-bordeaux)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-bordeaux/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-bordeaux/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-france-cannes"></a>Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-france-cannes`
- **Location**: Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Mandatory declaration of furnished tourist accommodation to the Cannes town hall; single room in a primary residence and hotel-type accommodation are exempt; change of use applies for secondary residences.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — town-hall declaration plus SIRET via Guichet Unique; income declared under BIC.
- **Permit Fee**: Town-hall declaration free; compliance costs arise from classification and any change-of-use compensation.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No, but primary residences benefit from the 120-day allowance; secondary residences can be rented year-round once declared.
- **Rental Day Cap**: 120 days/year for primary residences (can be reduced to 90 under the Le Meur law given Riviera tourist pressure); secondary residences year-round if declared.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Tourist tax collected per night (mobility-lease guests exempt); income tax under BIC with 2025 reduced allowances (50% classified / 30% unclassified).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Le Meur law allows quotas and primary-residence-reserved zones in the PLU; Cannes is reportedly considering Airbnb quotas starting 2026.
- **Minimum Stay**: Short-term defined as ≤90 days in France; no specific Cannes minimum confirmed.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Quotas under consideration for 2026; not yet formally adopted as of reporting.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration number required on listings; platforms report income under DAC7 and must enforce day caps.
- **Effective Date**: Le Meur law (Nov 19/20, 2024) phasing in 2025–2026; national declaration deadline May 20, 2026; specific Cannes quota measures expected 2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: Co-ownership rules can prohibit tourist rentals (two-thirds majority); owner must inform the syndic; DPE energy rating (A–E) required for new seasonal rentals.
- **Key Notes**: Exact local measures still being defined; tourist pressure makes a 90-day cap and quotas likely. ~17,000 Airbnb listings reported.
- **Penalties**: National framework: up to €10,000 for failure to register, €15,000 for exceeding day cap, up to €20,000 for false registration numbers.
- **Sources**: https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2043 ; immosol.fr; airbtics.com; cabinet-roche.com; service-public.gouv.fr; qlower.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2043](https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2043)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-cannes/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-cannes/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-france-corsica"></a>Corsica, Corse
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-france-corsica`
- **Location**: Corsica, Corse, France (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — 13-digit national registration number (meublé de tourisme); Loi Le Meur framework Nov 2024
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Free online registration
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Primary residence: up to 120 days/year (municipalities can reduce to 90); secondary: quota/zoning
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: 50% allowance (classified, max €77,700); 30% allowance (non-classified, max €15,000); energy class G banned
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Municipalities can set secondary residence quotas and zoning restrictions
- **Minimum Stay**: None (primary); local quotas (secondary)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Municipalities can restrict secondary residence STRs
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — platforms delist non-compliant
- **Effective Date**: 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Loi Le Meur (Nov 19, 2024) fully operational 2025-2026. National registration mandatory by May 20, 2026. Primary residence: 120-day cap (municipalities can reduce to 90). Secondary: local mairie can set quotas. Energy class G properties banned from listing.
- **Key Notes**: Loi Le Meur Nov 2024: national registration mandatory; 120-day cap primary; secondary quotas; energy class G banned.
- **Penalties**: Fines for non-registration; mandatory platform delisting
- **Sources**: https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2043
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2043](https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2043)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-corsica/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-corsica/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-france-lyon"></a>Lyon, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-france-lyon`
- **Location**: Lyon, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Mandatory registration with the town hall before renting; secondary residences (or >120 days) require a change-of-use authorization plus compensation.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — town-hall registration/tele-declaration plus SIRET via Guichet Unique; income declared under BIC.
- **Permit Fee**: Registration is administrative; significant cost arises from the compensation obligation (providing an equivalent housing unit).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No, but only primary residences benefit from the day-cap allowance without change of use; secondary homes need change-of-use + compensation.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Reduced from 120 to 90 days/year for primary residences effective January 1, 2026 (decided June 26, 2025).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Tourist tax collected per local rules; income tax under BIC with 2025 reduced allowances (50% classified / 30% unclassified).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Strictest in city center (Presqu'île, Croix-Rousse, Vieux-Lyon); compensation required from the first square meter in these zones.
- **Minimum Stay**: Short-term defined as ≤90 days nationally; same tenant stay cannot exceed 90 consecutive days for a primary residence.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Compensation rule: convert another property of equivalent size to residential use, within the same district in central zones; properties >35m² outside the hypercenter require compensation.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration number required on listings; platforms report income under DAC7; city actively monitors listings.
- **Effective Date**: Tele-declaration since 2018; stricter Metropolis rules 2022; 90-day cap effective January 1, 2026 under the Le Meur-Echaniz law.
- **Compliance Notes**: Co-ownership bylaws may prohibit tourist rentals (two-thirds majority); DPE A–E required for new seasonal rentals; ~14,000+ properties registered, ~75% primary residences.
- **Key Notes**: Lyon's 120-day cap was the highest in Europe; reduced to 90 days from 2026 to combat housing pressure as STRs reached ~one-third of overnight stays in 2023.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to €5,000 per property for change-of-use/registration non-compliance; national framework adds up to €15,000 for day-cap breaches and €20,000 for false numbers.
- **Sources**: https://www.lyon.fr/demarche/declarer-une-location-meublee-de-courte-duree ; barnes-lyon.com; concierge-angels.com; airbtics.com; cabinet-roche.com; service-public.gouv.fr
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.lyon.fr/demarche/declarer-une-location-meublee-de-courte-duree](https://www.lyon.fr/demarche/declarer-une-location-meublee-de-courte-duree)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-lyon/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-lyon/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-france-marseille"></a>Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-france-marseille`
- **Location**: Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes - registration as furnished tourist accommodation
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes - must reside at least 8 months/year for legal Airbnb listing
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 days/year primary residence (Le Meur cap adopted, effective 1 Jan 2026)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Taxe de séjour applies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Secondary residences require change-of-use permit; most requests denied
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Rental observatory monitors prices (cap ~20% above median); co-owners must declare to municipality
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Display registration number
- **Effective Date**: 2025 (co-ownership rules); 2026-01-01 (90-day cap)
- **Compliance Notes**: Strict pro-housing stance under Payan administration
- **Key Notes**: Among most restrictive French cities for secondary residences
- **Penalties**: Per national Le Meur framework
- **Sources**: https://www.marseille.fr/logement/declaration-de-meuble-de-tourisme ; hostaway.com; getproofsnap.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.marseille.fr/logement/declaration-de-meuble-de-tourisme](https://www.marseille.fr/logement/declaration-de-meuble-de-tourisme)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-marseille/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-marseille/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-france-martinique"></a>Martinique, Martinique
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-france-martinique`
- **Location**: Martinique, France (Americas)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — French declaration at Mairie required; meublé de tourisme classé registration
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Mairie declaration (free) + classement fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Primary residence: 120 days/year cap (French national rule)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: French TVA 10% + local tourism tax (taxe de séjour)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: French STR law fully applies; 120-day cap for primary residence
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — platform obligations under French law
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: French overseas territory; full French STR law applies including 120-day/year cap for primary residences, Mairie declaration, and meublé de tourisme classement.
- **Key Notes**: Full French STR law applies; 120-day/year primary residence cap; Mairie declaration required; TVA 10%.
- **Penalties**: Up to €50,000 for exceeding 120-day cap
- **Sources**: https://www.martinique.org
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.martinique.org](https://www.martinique.org)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-martinique/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-martinique/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-france-montpellier"></a>Montpellier, Occitanie
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-france-montpellier`
- **Location**: Montpellier, Occitanie, France (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — must register as furnished tourist accommodation
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 120 days/year for primary residence
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Per national rules plus tourist tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Only one rental permitted per fiscal household (incl. secondary residence) for up to six years
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: One-per-household limit
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration number display required
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: All STR properties must register as furnished tourist accommodations
- **Key Notes**: Time-limited authorizations (six years) for secondary-residence conversions
- **Penalties**: Per national framework
- **Sources**: https://www.montpellier.fr/en/daily-life/living-here/housing/neighborhoods-celleneuve-and-figuerolles-rental-permits ; hostaway.com (Airbnb Rules in France)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.montpellier.fr/en/daily-life/living-here/housing/neighborhoods-celleneuve-and-figuerolles-rental-permits](https://www.montpellier.fr/en/daily-life/living-here/housing/neighborhoods-celleneuve-and-figuerolles-rental-permits)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-montpellier/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-montpellier/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-france-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, France
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-france-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, France (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — mandatory registration number (numéro d'enregistrement) required via the national téléservice once it launches in Q4 2026; currently mandatory only in communes already requiring it (zones tendues). Number must appear on all listing ads (Airbnb, Booking.com, Abritel, etc.).
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No, but primary-residence lettings are capped at 120 days per year (communes may reduce to 90 days). Non-primary residences require a change-of-use permit in many high-pressure areas.
- **Rental Day Cap**: 120 days per year for primary residence (communes may lower to 90 days under loi Le Meur 2024)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Micro-BIC abattement: 30% for non-classified meublés (capped at €15,000 revenue); 50% for classified meublés (capped at €83,600 revenue), per 2026 rules
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Municipalities may set quotas, primary-residence-only zones, change-of-use rules
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Local quotas per neighborhood permitted under Le Meur Law
- **Insurance Required**: Civil liability insurance recommended/required
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo/Abritel) must verify and display registration numbers once the national portal is fully operational; no mass delisting required until system is live
- **Effective Date**: Q4 2026 (national portal); loi Le Meur provisions in force since January 1, 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: France's service-public.fr published updated guidance on July 27, 2026 confirming the national registration portal for all short-term rentals (meublés de tourisme) is delayed to Q4 2026. Until launch, hosts in communes that already require a local registration number must continue using the local process; hosts in other communes are not yet subject to the national system. Once the téléservice is live, every host across France must obtain a national registration number and display it on all listings. Hosts with existing commune-issued numbers will have several months to migrate to the national system.
- **Key Notes**: 1) National portal now officially Q4 2026 — delay confirmed by service-public.fr July 27, 2026. 2) Until portal launches, status quo applies: registration mandatory only in zones tendues. 3) Primary-residence cap is 120 nights/year (some communes: 90 nights). 4) Platforms are NOT yet required to delist unlicensed listings — no enforcement before portal is live.
- **Penalties**: Not specified in the July 27 update; existing local penalties apply in communes that already enforce registration
- **Sources**: https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/actualites/A18880
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2045](https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2045)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-31 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-31

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### <a id="intl-france-nice"></a>Nice, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-france-nice`
- **Location**: Nice, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Mandatory declaration/registration at the town hall with a 13-character registration number required for all furnished tourist rentals; secondary residences require a 'change of use' commercial authorization.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — town-hall registration plus SIRET number via Guichet Unique; income reported under BIC; national declaration required.
- **Permit Fee**: Town-hall declaration is free; SIRET registration free; costs arise from change-of-use compensation requirements.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not strictly, but primary residences (occupied ≥8 months/year) get simpler treatment; secondary residences face change-of-use and compensation rules.
- **Rental Day Cap**: 120 days/year for primary residences; Nice can reduce to 90 days under the Le Meur law; secondary residences with change-of-use authorization can rent year-round.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Tourist tax (taxe de séjour) collected per guest per night by the city, often via the platform; income tax under BIC (allowances reduced to 50%/30% from 2025).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Quotas being introduced in four sectors — Old Nice, city centre, Riquier-Port-Mont-Boron, and the west coast — aiming to halve furnished-tourist-rental permits.
- **Minimum Stay**: Seasonal rental contracts cannot exceed 90 days for the same tenant; mobility leases run 1–10 months (min 30+ days).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Sector quotas; change-of-use authorization valid 6 years, one per household; compensation required from the second property rented by the same owner.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown (advisable but not confirmed mandatory at municipal level).
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb) must block listings exceeding day limits and report host income to French tax authorities under DAC7; registration number must appear in listings.
- **Effective Date**: Declaration mandatory since 2017; Le Meur law published Nov 20, 2024 with measures phasing in through 2025–2026 (national declaration deadline May 20, 2026).
- **Compliance Notes**: Co-ownership bans on tourist rentals can now be adopted by a two-thirds majority (vs. unanimity); many Nice condominiums are voting bans even where City Hall approves.
- **Key Notes**: Among France's strictest Riviera regimes; co-ownership private rules can override municipal approval, and quotas target the most touristic sectors.
- **Penalties**: Up to €5,000 for renting without declaration in a registration municipality; up to €10,000 for exceeding the day cap; €15,000 civil fine and up to €50,000 without change-of-use.
- **Sources**: https://www.nice.fr/fr/habitat-et-logement/logement/declaration-de-meuble-de-tourisme ; hostaway.com; agence-winter.com; nice-vue-mer.fr; monsieurfolke.com; cabinet-roche.com; service-public.gouv.fr
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.nice.fr/fr/habitat-et-logement/logement/declaration-de-meuble-de-tourisme](https://www.nice.fr/fr/habitat-et-logement/logement/declaration-de-meuble-de-tourisme)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-nice/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-nice/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-fr-paris"></a>Paris, Ile-de-France
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-fr-paris`
- **Location**: Paris, Ile-de-France, France (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (registration number)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Change-of-use fees for non-primary
- **Primary Residence Required**: Primary: 120-day cap; secondary needs change-of-use
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Tourist tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Compensation/change-of-use for secondary homes
- **Minimum Stay**: None for registered
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Compensation rules in central arrondissements
- **Insurance Required**: Varies
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes - platforms enforce registration
- **Effective Date**: 2026 — exact date not specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Paris has reduced the maximum number of nights per year that a residential property can be rented short-term to 90 days. This limit applies to all short-term rentals. Hosts who exceed 90 days annually will face enforcement action. The cap aims to preserve long-term rental housing stock.
- **Key Notes**: ['90-day annual cap on short-term rentals (tightened in 2026)', 'Designed to increase long-term rental availability', 'Enforcement action against overages', "Part of Paris's strategy to address housing shortage"]
- **Penalties**: Not specified in available snippet
- **Sources**: https://yle.fi/a/7-10088233
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.paris.fr/en/pages/furnished-vacation-rentals-rules-to-follow-34993](https://www.paris.fr/en/pages/furnished-vacation-rentals-rules-to-follow-34993)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-fr-paris/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-fr-paris/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-18 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-18

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### <a id="intl-france-saint-barthelemy"></a>Saint-Barthelemy, Saint-Barthelemy
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-france-saint-barthelemy`
- **Location**: Saint-Barthelemy, France (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registration/declaration with the Collectivité de Saint-Barthélemy required. A villa rental licence (carte professionnelle or equivalent local authorisation) is required for professional letting activity. Specific fee schedule set by the Collectivité; villa rental agencies must be licensed. Individual owner registration fees: Unknown precise current amount.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown specific cap; Saint-Barth does not appear to apply the mainland French 120-day cap for primary residences in the same manner, as it is an overseas collectivity (COM) with its own fiscal and regulatory regime.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set per property based on local building and safety norms; no single universal STR occupancy cap published.
- **Tax Rate**: Saint-Barthélemy is a separate customs territory and is NOT subject to French VAT (it is outside the EU VAT area). Local 'taxe de séjour' (tourist/visitor tax) applies: rate set by the Collectivité, typically ~€1–5 per person per night depending on accommodation category. No French national income tax — Saint-Barth has its own local income tax regime (CGST - Contribution Générale Sociale et Territoriale). Rental income taxed locally.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Saint-Barthélemy has a local urban plan (PLU equivalent managed by the Collectivité). Coastal and natural reserve areas (Grand Cul-de-Sac, etc.) have strict construction and commercial use limits. Villa rentals are widespread and largely permitted in residential zones but subject to local planning rules.
- **Minimum Stay**: No statutory minimum stay mandated by the Collectivité; market norm is weekly rentals (Saturday–Saturday), especially in peak season, driven by industry practice rather than regulation.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown specific density rules; the island's small size and high-end market self-limits density to some degree.
- **Insurance Required**: Civil liability insurance required for rental activity; professional rental agencies must carry professional indemnity insurance.
- **Platform Obligations**: As an EU Overseas Country/Territory (OCT), EU regulations do not apply automatically. However, major platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) operate on the island and apply their own tax collection where applicable. The EU STR Regulation 2024/1028 applicability to Saint-Barth is uncertain given its OCT status.
- **Effective Date**: Saint-Barthélemy achieved COM status in 2007 (effective 2007-02-22). Local STR framework has evolved since; specific ordinance dates Unknown without access to current Collectivité official gazette.
- **Compliance Notes**: Saint-Barthélemy is an Overseas Collectivity (Collectivité d'Outre-Mer) of France with significant autonomy. It has its own tax system, no French VAT, and its own local regulations. Villa rental is the dominant tourism model on the island. Professional rental agencies must register with the Collectivité. The tourism sector is highly developed and largely self-regulated through established agency networks (e.g., WIMCO, St Barth Properties). Owners renting independently should register with the Collectivité's tourism office and tax authority (DSF - Direction des Services Fiscaux de Saint-Barthélemy).
- **Key Notes**: Saint-Barth is arguably one of the world's most permissive and sophisticated STR markets — villa rental is the primary accommodation model. There is no mass-market hostel or budget hotel sector. The regulatory environment is relatively light-touch compared to mainland France, reflecting the island's economic dependence on luxury tourism. No mainland French 120-day cap applies.
- **Penalties**: Unknown specific penalty schedule; non-compliance with local registration and tax obligations subject to local administrative sanctions and tax penalties under Collectivité law.
- **Sources**: Collectivité de Saint-Barthélemy (comstbarth.fr); Direction des Services Fiscaux de Saint-Barthélemy; French Code du Tourisme (partial applicability); WIMCO and St Barth Properties industry resources; French Senate documentation on COM status.
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-saint-barthelemy/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-saint-barthelemy/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="intl-france-saintmalo"></a>Saint-Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-france-saintmalo`
- **Location**: Saint-Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Mandatory registration number + temporary authorization)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Free registration
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (but secondary properties subject to strict quotas)
- **Rental Day Cap**: 120 days for primary residence
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits
- **Tax Rate**: Taxe de séjour
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (district-specific caps)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (quotas limit secondary residence STRs to 12.5% of housing stock in the historic center/Intra-Muros)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Display registration number
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Secondary properties are limited to 1 per owner. Permits are valid for a temporary 3-year term.
- **Key Notes**: 12.5% housing cap in the historic center + 3-year temporary permits.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to €50,000.
- **Sources**: https://www.saint-malo.fr/accueil/vivre/meubles-de-tourisme/ ; Ville de Saint-Malo
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.saint-malo.fr/accueil/vivre/meubles-de-tourisme/](https://www.saint-malo.fr/accueil/vivre/meubles-de-tourisme/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-saintmalo/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-saintmalo/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-france-strasbourg"></a>Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-france-strasbourg`
- **Location**: Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, France (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Mandatory registration number + change-of-use authorization)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Free registration
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (secondary residences subject to authorization)
- **Rental Day Cap**: 120 days for primary residence
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits
- **Tax Rate**: Taxe de séjour
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (stricter authorization in central zones/Grande Île)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (limits on change of use per building/owner)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Display registration number
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Secondary residences require a change-of-use permit. Strasbourg limits hosts to 1 secondary residence permit per owner, valid for 6 years.
- **Key Notes**: 6-year permit limit + 1 secondary property per host limit.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to €50,000.
- **Sources**: https://www.strasbourg.eu/location-meublee-tourisme ; Strasbourg Eurométropole
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.strasbourg.eu/location-meublee-tourisme](https://www.strasbourg.eu/location-meublee-tourisme)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-strasbourg/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-france-strasbourg/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-georgia-tbilisi"></a>Tbilisi, Tbilisi
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-georgia-tbilisi`
- **Location**: Tbilisi, Georgia (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No — Revenue Service Registry Only
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 1% for registered Small Businesses (under 500k GEL)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed globally in residential apartments
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: No
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: Hosts must register their rental activity with the Georgia Revenue Service to benefit from the 1% flat small business tax rate.
- **Key Notes**: Revenue Service registration recommended for low 1% tax rate.
- **Penalties**: Tax penalties for unregistered rental income
- **Sources**: Georgia Revenue Service 2025
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-georgia-tbilisi/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-georgia-tbilisi/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-germany-berlin"></a>Berlin, Berlin
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-germany-berlin`
- **Location**: Berlin, Germany (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — registration number + permit from local Bezirksamt; primary residence only for whole-apartment STR; investment properties effectively banned
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Approx €100-250 depending on area
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — primary residence only (second homes effectively banned without exemption)
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 days/year for STR of primary residence (entire apartment); no cap for room-only <50% of living area
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Accommodation Tax (Bettensteuer) 7.5% + VAT 7% for tourist stays; income tax at personal rate
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Zweckentfremdungsverbot (ZwVbG) — permit denied in housing-shortage areas
- **Minimum Stay**: Under 90 days = short-term; 90+ days standard tenancy
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Permits may be refused where housing is scarce
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration number must be displayed; Airbnb must disclose registered units & rental periods
- **Effective Date**: 2014 (law in effect; tightened 2018)
- **Compliance Notes**: Primary residence: up to 90 days/year entire apartment with permit + registration number. Single room (<50% of area): no permit needed but registration number required. Investment/second homes: STR effectively prohibited. EU Regulation 2024/1028 driving toward Single Digital Entry Point (SDEP) — targeted integration Sep 2026.
- **Key Notes**: 90-day/year cap for primary residence STR; investment properties banned; registration + Bezirksamt permit required; fines up to €500,000.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to €500,000 for Zweckentfremdungsverbot violations; state trustee can take over property
- **Sources**: https://www.berlin.de/wohnen/wohnraumschutz/ ; relokatehr.com; investropa.com; irinasavchenko.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.berlin.de/wohnen/wohnraumschutz/](https://www.berlin.de/wohnen/wohnraumschutz/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-germany-berlin/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-germany-berlin/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-germany-cologne"></a>Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-germany-cologne`
- **Location**: Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Zweckentfremdungssatzung registration; primary residence rule applies
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes (for whole-apartment STR)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Investment properties: banned; primary residence: allowed with registration
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Cologne Tourism Tax + VAT 7%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Cologne's own Zweckentfremdungssatzung; investment properties banned
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Investment properties banned; primary residence allowed
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — EU SDEP integration pending
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Cologne has its own Zweckentfremdungssatzung. Primary residence STRs allowed with registration. Investment properties (non-primary) effectively banned. Similar framework to Berlin.
- **Key Notes**: Zweckentfremdungssatzung applies; investment property STRs banned; primary residence allowed with registration; up to €100,000 fine.
- **Penalties**: Up to €100,000
- **Sources**: https://www.stadt-koeln.de
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.stadt-koeln.de](https://www.stadt-koeln.de)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-germany-cologne/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-germany-cologne/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-germany-frankfurt"></a>Frankfurt, Hesse
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-germany-frankfurt`
- **Location**: Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Frankfurt Zweckentfremdung registration required; investment properties banned
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes (required for legal primary-residence STR)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Non-primary: banned; primary residence: permitted with registration
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Frankfurt Accommodation Tax + VAT 7%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Investment/non-primary property STRs banned; primary residence permitted
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Non-primary property STRs banned
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — EU SDEP integration pending
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Financial capital of Germany. Strict housing shortage enforcement. Investment property STRs banned under Zweckentfremdung framework.
- **Key Notes**: Investment property STRs banned; primary residence allowed with registration; financial hub strict enforcement; up to €100,000 fine.
- **Penalties**: Up to €100,000
- **Sources**: https://www.frankfurt.de
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.frankfurt.de](https://www.frankfurt.de)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-germany-frankfurt/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-germany-frankfurt/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-germany-hamburg"></a>Hamburg, Hamburg
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-germany-hamburg`
- **Location**: Hamburg, Germany (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Mandatory Wohnraumschutznummer registration number)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Free for registration; permit fees apply if commercial exception granted
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (but secondary residences require a rare commercial permit)
- **Rental Day Cap**: 86 days for primary residences; 0 days for secondary residences (without permit)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits
- **Tax Rate**: Standard German income tax (Einkommensteuer) + local culture/tourism tax (Kultur- und Tourismustaxe)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (Prohibited in designated residential zones unless primary residence within cap)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (strict protection of housing stock under Zweckentfremdung law)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Must display Wohnraumschutznummer; automatic data sharing with city authorities
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Primary residences are limited to 86 days per year. Secondary properties are banned from short-term rentals without commercial exceptions.
- **Key Notes**: 86-day cap on primary residences + Wohnraumschutznummer display.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to €500,000 for illegal Zweckentfremdung (misuse of residential space).
- **Sources**: https://www.hamburg.de/politik-und-verwaltung/behoerden/behoerde-fuer-stadtentwicklung-und-wohnen/themen/wohnen/wohnraumschutz/haeufige-fragen-wohnraumschutzgesetz-wohnraumschutznummer-190898 ; Hamburgische Wohnraumschutzgesetz
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.hamburg.de/politik-und-verwaltung/behoerden/behoerde-fuer-stadtentwicklung-und-wohnen/themen/wohnen/wohnraumschutz/haeufige-fragen-wohnraumschutzgesetz-wohnraumschutznummer-190898](https://www.hamburg.de/politik-und-verwaltung/behoerden/behoerde-fuer-stadtentwicklung-und-wohnen/themen/wohnen/wohnraumschutz/haeufige-fragen-wohnraumschutzgesetz-wohnraumschutznummer-190898)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-germany-hamburg/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-germany-hamburg/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-germany-munich"></a>Munich, Bavaria
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-germany-munich`
- **Location**: Munich, Bavaria, Germany (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — housing protection number (Wohnraumschutznummer) for entire apartments
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Varies; stricter scrutiny for secondary homes
- **Rental Day Cap**: 56 days (8 weeks)/year for entire properties
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Tourist tax plus income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Zweckentfremdungsverbot enforced
- **Minimum Stay**: Stay over 3 months classed as residential use; long-term assumed from 6 months
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Set locally
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Display housing protection number
- **Effective Date**: 2017-12-15
- **Compliance Notes**: Stricter enforcement; reporting platform for neighbors to flag misuse
- **Key Notes**: STR permitted up to 8 weeks/year during owner's vacation or business travel; highest German ADR at €139
- **Penalties**: Fines up to €6,000 (some sources cite up to €100,000)
- **Sources**: https://www.muenchen.de/rathaus/Stadtverwaltung/Sozialreferat/Wohnungsamt/Zweckentfremdung.html ; lodgecompliance.com; investropa.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.muenchen.de/rathaus/Stadtverwaltung/Sozialreferat/Wohnungsamt/Zweckentfremdung.html](https://www.muenchen.de/rathaus/Stadtverwaltung/Sozialreferat/Wohnungsamt/Zweckentfremdung.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-germany-munich/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-germany-munich/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-germany-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Germany
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-germany-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Germany (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No national license; permits/registration set at city/Land level
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (income tax; tourist tax at municipal level)
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Varies by city
- **Rental Day Cap**: No national cap; cities impose 56–90 days for secondary homes
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Municipal tourist tax varies; income tax applies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Zweckentfremdungsverbot (misuse of housing law) adopted by major cities
- **Minimum Stay**: No nationwide minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Set locally under Zweckentfremdungsverbot
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: From May 2026, Airbnb/Booking.com must report host data to Bundesnetzagentur
- **Effective Date**: Varies (platform reporting from May 2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: No single national permit; rules vary substantially by Land and municipality
- **Key Notes**: Germany recorded 433.5 million overnight stays in first ten months of 2025; ~214,000 active Airbnb listings
- **Penalties**: Vary by municipality, up to €500,000 per violation in some cities
- **Sources**: https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/themen/bauen_wohnen_und_umwelt/wohnen/3/Seite.3420530.html ; lodgecompliance.com; investropa.com; wunderflats.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/themen/bauen_wohnen_und_umwelt/wohnen/3/Seite.3420530.html](https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/themen/bauen_wohnen_und_umwelt/wohnen/3/Seite.3420530.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-germany-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-germany-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-germany-nuremberg"></a>Nuremberg, Bavaria
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-germany-nuremberg`
- **Location**: Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — EU Wohnraum-ID (from May 2026) + permit from Wohnungsamt if >56 days/year
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Wohnungsamt permit fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes (for whole-property STR >56 days)
- **Rental Day Cap**: 56 days/year (8 weeks) before permit required; single room rental more flexible
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: German income tax (Einkommensteuer); Kurtaxe (local tourist tax)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Zweckentfremdungsverbot framework; 8-week cap before permit required
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Individual room rental (<50% of floor area) exempt from permit
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — EU SDEP integration
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Zweckentfremdungsverbot applies. EU Wohnraum-ID mandatory from May 2026. Whole-property rental >56 days requires Wohnungsamt permit. Individual room rental (<50% of area) is more flexible.
- **Key Notes**: Zweckentfremdung framework; 56-day/year cap before permit required; EU Wohnraum-ID from May 2026.
- **Penalties**: Significant fines (contact Wohnungsamt for specifics)
- **Sources**: https://www.nuernberg.de
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.nuernberg.de](https://www.nuernberg.de)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-germany-nuremberg/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-germany-nuremberg/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-ghana-accra"></a>Accra, Greater Accra
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-ghana-accra`
- **Location**: Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — GTA License
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: GTA license fees apply
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Varies by property size
- **Tax Rate**: 1% Tourism Levy plus standard VAT/taxes
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in approved residential/commercial zones
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes (GTA tracking)
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: All STR operators must register with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and obtain an operational license.
- **Key Notes**: GTA registration and operational license required.
- **Penalties**: Fines or closure of unregistered premises
- **Sources**: https://www.gta.gov.gh ; Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) Guidelines 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.gta.gov.gh](https://www.gta.gov.gh)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-ghana-accra/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-ghana-accra/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-greece-athens"></a>Athens, Attica
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-greece-athens`
- **Location**: Athens, Attica, Greece (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes – AMA; new AMAs frozen in central districts
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes – same as national
- **Permit Fee**: Same as national
- **Primary Residence Required**: Same as national
- **Rental Day Cap**: Same as national (60-day threshold)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Same as national
- **Zoning Restrictions**: First-time STR registrations (new AMAs) are suspended through December 31, 2026 in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Municipal Districts of Athens. This includes Plaka, Koukaki, Mets, Pagrati, Gazi, Petralona, and Metaxourgeio.
- **Minimum Stay**: Same as national
- **Density Rules / Caps**: New AMA suspension in saturated central zones through Dec 31 2026
- **Insurance Required**: Yes – same as national
- **Platform Obligations**: Same as national; flagged listings removed
- **Effective Date**: Moratorium on new registrations from 1 January 2025 through 31 December 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Existing pre-moratorium AMAs may keep operating; AMA non-transferable on sale/inheritance in restricted zones (registration deleted)
- **Key Notes**: Freeze on new Short-Term Stay Property Registry Numbers (AMA) in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Municipal Districts through 2026 AMA does not transfer upon property sale or gift (registration is deleted), except for inheritance Moratorium covers central neighborhoods Plaka, Koukaki, Pagrati, Gazi, Neos Kosmos, and Thiseio
- **Penalties**: Standard fine plus moratorium-specific penalty
- **Sources**: https://www.aade.gr/en/short-term-rental ; GTP Headlines; buygreece.us; bnbnews.gr
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.aade.gr/en/short-term-rental](https://www.aade.gr/en/short-term-rental)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-greece-athens/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-greece-athens/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="intl-greece-chania"></a>Chania, Crete
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-greece-chania`
- **Location**: Chania, Crete, Greece (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — MHTE registration mandatory
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: MHTE registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Greece VAT 13% + Overnight Levy €0.50–€4/night
- **Zoning Restrictions**: MHTE mandatory; Venetian Harbor heritage restrictions
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Venetian Harbor area heritage restrictions
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — MHTE on all listings
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Most popular Crete destination. MHTE registration mandatory. Venetian Harbor area heritage restrictions. Strong enforcement since 2025.
- **Key Notes**: MHTE mandatory; Venetian Harbor heritage restrictions; most popular Crete destination; €5,000–€50,000 fines.
- **Penalties**: €5,000–€50,000
- **Sources**: https://www.mhte.gov.gr
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mhte.gov.gr](https://www.mhte.gov.gr)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-greece-chania/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-greece-chania/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-greece-corfu"></a>Corfu, Ionian Islands
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-greece-corfu`
- **Location**: Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — MHTE registration mandatory
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: MHTE registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Greece VAT 13% + Overnight Levy €0.50–€4/night
- **Zoning Restrictions**: MHTE mandatory; UNESCO Old Town has heritage restrictions
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: UNESCO heritage zone additional restrictions
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — MHTE number on all listings
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: MHTE registration mandatory. Historic Corfu Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site) has additional heritage zone restrictions. Growing enforcement.
- **Key Notes**: MHTE mandatory; UNESCO Corfu Town heritage restrictions; €5,000–€50,000 fines.
- **Penalties**: €5,000–€50,000
- **Sources**: https://www.mhte.gov.gr
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mhte.gov.gr](https://www.mhte.gov.gr)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-greece-corfu/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-greece-corfu/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-greece-heraklion"></a>Heraklion, Crete
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-greece-heraklion`
- **Location**: Heraklion, Crete, Greece (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — MHTE registration mandatory
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: MHTE registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Greece VAT 13% + Overnight Levy €0.50–€4/night
- **Zoning Restrictions**: MHTE mandatory; leading enforcement in Crete
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — MHTE on all listings
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Crete's largest city and leading STR market. MHTE registration mandatory. Heraklion leading enforcement effort across Crete.
- **Key Notes**: MHTE mandatory; Heraklion leading Crete enforcement; €5,000–€50,000 fines.
- **Penalties**: €5,000–€50,000
- **Sources**: https://www.mhte.gov.gr
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mhte.gov.gr](https://www.mhte.gov.gr)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-greece-heraklion/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-greece-heraklion/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-greece-mykonos"></a>Mykonos, South Aegean
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-greece-mykonos`
- **Location**: Mykonos, South Aegean, Greece (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — every short-term rental must obtain an AMA (Property Registry Number) from AADE; the AMA must be displayed on all listings.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — registration with AADE (Greek tax authority) and an AFM (tax number); platforms report under DAC7.
- **Permit Fee**: No fixed national AMA fee documented; hosts bear costs for safety/insurance certifications. Unknown for exact municipal fee.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — but as of Oct 1, 2025, non-primary-use spaces (storage rooms, garages) can no longer be registered as STRs.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No firm enacted cap for Mykonos as of June 2026; a national 90-day cap (60 days on small islands) has been discussed/drafted but not confirmed enacted.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown (no specific occupancy cap sourced; properties must meet lighting/ventilation/fire standards).
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax progressive (reports cite ~15–45%); short-term rental managers with 3+ properties trigger 13% VAT. Climate Crisis Resilience Fee €1.50–€8/night (Apr–Oct), €0.50–€2/night (Nov–Mar); detached houses >80m²: €15 (Apr–Oct) / €4 (Nov–Mar).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Mykonos identified as an 'oversaturated/red-zone' island under a draft Special Spatial Planning Framework that would freeze new STR permits; not all measures finalized as of June 2026.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum-stay floor; rentals under 60 days are classified as short-term (60+ days = ordinary residential lease, no AMA needed).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Planned freeze on new permits in oversaturated islands including Mykonos; framework targets reducing permitted tourist bed capacity (drafts mention up to ~30%). Not all enacted.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — civil liability insurance from a Greece-licensed insurer is mandatory before renting (effective Oct 1, 2025).
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo) must report host/property data to AADE under DAC7 (annually by Jan 31); EU Regulation 2024/1028 requires unique registration numbers on listings from May 20, 2026; platforms must delist properties whose AMA is revoked.
- **Effective Date**: Core safety/insurance framework (Law 5170/2025) effective Oct 1, 2025; climate fee structure from Jan 1, 2025/2026; EU registration number requirement from May 20, 2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: Must submit Short-Term Stay Declarations (by the 20th of the month following tenant departure); meet fire/electrical safety standards (electrician's declaration, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors) and hold an Energy Performance Certificate. AADE cross-checks platform data vs. tax declarations.
- **Key Notes**: Mykonos is among islands flagged for a proposed new-permit freeze; an additional €20/person cruise (day-visitor) tax applies to Mykonos. Regulation is national (AADE) with island-specific overlays.
- **Penalties**: Fines €5,000–€20,000 for non-registration/non-compliance (doubling for second offense within a year, quadrupling for third); revocation of AMA and automatic delisting. In restricted zones, fine equal to 50% of income with a €20,000 minimum.
- **Sources**: https://www.aade.gr/epiheiriseis/forologikes-ypokhreoseis/myaade/dilosi-kratisis-epipleomenis-katoikias ; AADE (aade.gr/en/short-term-rental); GTP Headlines (news.gtp.gr, Sept 2025 & Jan 2026); Travel And Tour World (Apr 2026); buygreece.us (May 2026); costaluzlawyers.com; bnbnews.gr
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.aade.gr/epiheiriseis/forologikes-ypokhreoseis/myaade/dilosi-kratisis-epipleomenis-katoikias](https://www.aade.gr/epiheiriseis/forologikes-ypokhreoseis/myaade/dilosi-kratisis-epipleomenis-katoikias)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-greece-mykonos/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-greece-mykonos/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-gr-national"></a>Nationwide, Greece
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-gr-national`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Greece (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (AMA registry number)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registration + climate resilience fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Athens center: new registrations frozen 2025
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Climate resilience fee + tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Athens central districts frozen to new STRs (2025)
- **Minimum Stay**: Varies
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Central Athens freeze
- **Insurance Required**: Required (new safety standards)
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: Oct 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Comprehensive safety standards (Oct 2025); central Athens new-registration freeze.
- **Key Notes**: New safety standards (Oct 2025); central Athens registration freeze.
- **Penalties**: Up to €20,000 for non-compliance
- **Sources**: https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2045 ; Rent Responsibly 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2045](https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2045)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-gr-national/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-gr-national/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-greece-rhodes"></a>Rhodes, South Aegean
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-greece-rhodes`
- **Location**: Rhodes, South Aegean, Greece (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — MHTE (Greek national STR registry) registration mandatory
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: MHTE registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Greece VAT 13% + Overnight Levy €0.50–€4/night (by category)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: MHTE registration mandatory; listing removed for non-compliance
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — MHTE number required on all platform listings
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Greek national MHTE registration mandatory for all STRs. Rhodes faces overtourism pressure. Airbnb suspended non-registered listings. Growing enforcement 2025.
- **Key Notes**: MHTE registration mandatory; €5,000–€50,000 fines; Airbnb removing unregistered listings.
- **Penalties**: €5,000–€50,000
- **Sources**: https://www.mhte.gov.gr
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mhte.gov.gr](https://www.mhte.gov.gr)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-greece-rhodes/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-greece-rhodes/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-greece-santorini"></a>Santorini, South Aegean
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-greece-santorini`
- **Location**: Santorini, South Aegean, Greece (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: AMA (Arithmos Mitroou Akiniton / Property Registry Number) required via the AADE Short-Term Rental Registry before listing on any platform; one AMA per property/unit. No freeze in force yet (under government consideration).
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — AMA registration through AADE; foreign owners must obtain a Greek tax number (AFM); annual income reporting through the AADE STR portal.
- **Permit Fee**: Compliance costs ~€300–€600/year (liability insurance, fire safety equipment, pest control certificates).
- **Primary Residence Required**: From October 1, 2025, only properties designated as 'primary use' (proper residential dwellings) may be registered; basements, storage, garages excluded.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No annual day cap; short-term defined as any lease up to 59 days (per lease, not per year); 60+ days treated as long-term.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown (capacity tied to safety/registration standards).
- **Tax Rate**: Climate Crisis Resilience Fee €8/night high season (Apr–Oct), up from €1.50 (~€2 winter); villas >80m² €15/night; income tax 15–45%; 13% VAT and Hospitality Fee if operating 3+ properties or as a legal entity.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No registration freeze active yet in Santorini, but the government is preparing to extend the new-AMA freeze to Santorini (alongside Thessaloniki, Paros, Chania, Halkidiki).
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum stay; 59-day threshold separates short-term from long-term.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Individuals limited to two STR properties (income as rental); three or more triggers business/legal-entity treatment with VAT. Geographic freeze under consideration.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — civil liability insurance from a licensed Greek insurer mandatory since October 1, 2025 (Law 5170/2025); platform 'AirCover' not recognized.
- **Platform Obligations**: AMA must be displayed on every listing (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo); platforms remove listings without a valid AMA; DAC7/EU Reg 2024/1028 reporting to AADE (from May 2026).
- **Effective Date**: Law 5170/2025 effective October 1, 2025; Climate fee increase January 1, 2025; EU Regulation 2024/1028 from May 20, 2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: Law 5170/2025 mandates fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, emergency lighting/signage, natural lighting/ventilation, electrical and pest-control certificates; non-compliant properties delisted automatically.
- **Key Notes**: Santorini faces a €20/person cruise-visitor tax and possible future STR permit freeze; it remains one of Greece's highest-earning STR markets (~€44,000/yr average per host).
- **Penalties**: Fines €5,000–€20,000 (up to €20,000 for repeat offenses); operating in restricted/frozen areas: fine of 50% of income, min €20,000; AMA revocation and delisting for non-compliance.
- **Sources**: https://www.aade.gr/epiheiriseis/forologikes-ypokhreoseis/myaade/dilosi-kratisis-epipleomenis-katoikias ; hostaway.com; buygreece.us; getproofsnap.com; greekcitytimes.com; keeptalkinggreece.com; argophilia.com; investropa.com; expatsgreece.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.aade.gr/epiheiriseis/forologikes-ypokhreoseis/myaade/dilosi-kratisis-epipleomenis-katoikias](https://www.aade.gr/epiheiriseis/forologikes-ypokhreoseis/myaade/dilosi-kratisis-epipleomenis-katoikias)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-greece-santorini/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-greece-santorini/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-greece-thessaloniki"></a>Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-greece-thessaloniki`
- **Location**: Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes – AMA; new AMAs frozen in city center
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes – same as national
- **Permit Fee**: Same as national
- **Primary Residence Required**: Same as national
- **Rental Day Cap**: Same as national (60-day threshold)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Same as national
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Freeze on new AMAs in First Municipal Community (historic/commercial center: Aristotelous Square, Egnatia, Tsimiski)
- **Minimum Stay**: Same as national
- **Density Rules / Caps**: One-year suspension of new registrations from March 1 2026 (extendable)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes – same as national
- **Platform Obligations**: Same as national
- **Effective Date**: 2026-03-01
- **Compliance Notes**: First geographic expansion of policy beyond Athens; targets ~4,800 of city's ~7,500 listings
- **Key Notes**: Owners could secure AMAs until end of February 2026
- **Penalties**: Same as national (€5,000–€20,000)
- **Sources**: https://www.aade.gr/en/short-term-rental ; GTP Headlines; bnbnews.gr
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.aade.gr/en/short-term-rental](https://www.aade.gr/en/short-term-rental)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-greece-thessaloniki/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-greece-thessaloniki/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-greece-zakynthos"></a>Zakynthos, Ionian Islands
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-greece-zakynthos`
- **Location**: Zakynthos, Ionian Islands, Greece (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — MHTE registration mandatory; turtle protection zone restrictions
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: MHTE registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None; turtle nesting zone restrictions
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Greece VAT 13% + Overnight Levy €0.50–€4/night
- **Zoning Restrictions**: MHTE mandatory; Loggerhead turtle nesting areas have additional limits
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) nesting zone restrictions
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — MHTE on all listings
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: MHTE registration mandatory. Loggerhead sea turtle nesting protection zones add restrictions in southern Zakynthos (National Marine Park area).
- **Key Notes**: MHTE mandatory; turtle nesting zone restrictions; €5,000–€50,000 fines.
- **Penalties**: €5,000–€50,000
- **Sources**: https://www.mhte.gov.gr
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mhte.gov.gr](https://www.mhte.gov.gr)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-greece-zakynthos/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-greece-zakynthos/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-greenland-nuuk"></a>Nuuk, Sermersooq
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-greenland-nuuk`
- **Location**: Nuuk, Sermersooq, Greenland (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No — Business tax registration only
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Subject to standard Greenlandic personal income tax (37% - 44%)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in residential areas; check building association bylaws
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: No specific short-term rental permit is required for residential hosting. Rental income must be reported to Skatteforvaltningen (Greenlandic Tax Agency) as personal income.
- **Key Notes**: Tax registration and reporting of rental income required; no STR permit required.
- **Penalties**: Fines and interest for undeclared tax income
- **Sources**: Skatteforvaltningen (Greenland Tax Agency) 2025
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-greenland-nuuk/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-greenland-nuuk/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-grenada-st-george-s"></a>St. George's, St. George
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-grenada-st-george-s`
- **Location**: St. George's, St. George, Grenada (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Short-term rental / vacation rental properties in Grenada (including St. George's) are required to register and obtain accommodation licenses through Grenada's tourism regulatory framework. The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) oversees accommodation registration. Operators on platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com must comply with GTA registration requirements.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Operators must register with the Inland Revenue Division of Grenada. Accommodation services are subject to VAT and the applicable tourism levy/accommodation tax.
- **Permit Fee**: GTA registration/license fees apply; specific per-unit amounts not publicly itemised in official sources reviewed as of July 2026. Contact the Grenada Tourism Authority directly.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — No primary-residence requirement for STRs identified in publicly available Grenada legislation as of July 2026.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None identified in current legislation.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — No nationally mandated per-property occupancy cap identified in publicly available legislation as of July 2026.
- **Tax Rate**: 15% VAT applies to accommodation and tourism services in Grenada. An accommodation tax/levy is also applicable to tourist stays; specific rate should be confirmed with the Inland Revenue Division. Income from rentals is also subject to income/corporation tax for registered businesses.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unknown — No specific STR zoning restrictions identified in publicly available sources as of July 2026. General physical planning and land use regulations apply under Grenada's Physical Planning Act.
- **Minimum Stay**: None identified in current legislation.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None identified in current legislation.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — No specific mandatory STR insurance requirement identified in publicly available legislation as of July 2026.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com are the primary listing channels used in Grenada. No government-mandated platform remittance obligation specifically identified in official sources reviewed as of July 2026.
- **Effective Date**: Unknown — No single consolidated STR effective date identified; accommodation registration requirements are ongoing.
- **Compliance Notes**: Grenada operates a relatively light STR regulatory environment compared to more formalised Caribbean jurisdictions. STRs are legal and active across St. George's, Grand Anse, and Carriacou. The GTA is the primary registration authority. Compliance levels vary; approximately 3% of listings are identified as formally licensed per third-party STR analytics data.
- **Key Notes**: Grenada uses the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD). Tourism is a significant economic sector. St. George's, Grand Anse Beach, and Carriacou are the primary STR markets. In 2023, STR income contributed notably to Grenada's government revenue. The regulatory framework is principally administered through the GTA and the Inland Revenue Division.
- **Penalties**: Unknown — Penalties for operating without registration/license not publicly itemised in official sources reviewed as of July 2026.
- **Sources**: https://www.puregrenada.com, https://www.gov.gd, https://www.lodgecompliance.com/countries/grenada
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-grenada-st-george-s/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-grenada-st-george-s/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-guatemala-antigua-guatemala"></a>Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-guatemala-antigua-guatemala`
- **Location**: Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No specific STR license; INGUAT registration for formal lodging
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — SAT IVA registration
- **Permit Fee**: SAT free; municipal lodging levy per guest
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 12% IVA + 10% INGUAT on registered lodging; plus Q20-per-guest municipal lodging charge
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Heritage-city context; local rules apply
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Host responsible for IVA
- **Effective Date**: Municipal Act 75-2022 (Q20 lodging charge, published 29 Jul 2022)
- **Compliance Notes**: Municipality decreed a Q20 per-guest lodging 'tasa' (Act 75-2022) distinct from national taxes
- **Key Notes**: Top tourism/expat market; strong, consistent visitor demand
- **Penalties**: National SAT penalties; municipal enforcement of lodging charge
- **Sources**: https://inguat.gob.gt/servicios/registro-de-prestadores/ ; Fundación Libertad (Act 75-2022); cuantomecuesta.com; Tripadvisor Antigua forum
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://inguat.gob.gt/servicios/registro-de-prestadores/](https://inguat.gob.gt/servicios/registro-de-prestadores/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-guatemala-antigua-guatemala/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-guatemala-antigua-guatemala/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-guatemala-guatemala-city"></a>Guatemala City, Guatemala
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-guatemala-guatemala-city`
- **Location**: Guatemala City, Guatemala, Guatemala (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No specific STR license; INGUAT for formal lodging
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — SAT IVA registration
- **Permit Fee**: SAT registration free
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 12% IVA + 10% INGUAT on registered lodging
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No city-wide ban; upscale condo buildings in Zonas 10, 14 and 15 commonly restrict STRs
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Building-level (HOA/condo bylaws), not city policy
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Host responsible for IVA
- **Effective Date**: National framework; building rules vary
- **Compliance Notes**: Restrictions are private/building-level rather than municipal ordinance
- **Key Notes**: Highest city occupancy (~47%); demand concentrated in Zonas 10/14/15
- **Penalties**: National SAT penalties; condo-association enforcement of building bans
- **Sources**: https://inguat.gob.gt/servicios/registro-de-prestadores/ ; TheLatinvestor (Guatemala Airbnb); AirDNA references
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://inguat.gob.gt/servicios/registro-de-prestadores/](https://inguat.gob.gt/servicios/registro-de-prestadores/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-guatemala-guatemala-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-guatemala-guatemala-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-guatemala-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Guatemala
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-guatemala-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Guatemala (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No specific STR license at national level; INGUAT frameworks apply to formal lodging businesses
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register with SAT as IVA taxpayer before operating
- **Permit Fee**: SAT registration free; no minimum revenue threshold for IVA registration
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 12% IVA (general); 10% INGUAT hospedaje tax on registered lodging; small-taxpayer regime 5% if income < Q150,000
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No national restricted-zone map; determined locally
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Host responsible for IVA; Airbnb not collecting on host's behalf
- **Effective Date**: IVA Decreto 27-92; INGUAT hotel-occupancy tax (ongoing)
- **Compliance Notes**: Casual single-property hosts typically operate without tourism registration; must issue electronic invoices (FEL) and declare income
- **Key Notes**: No dedicated 'STR license' exists; condo/building rules often the binding restriction
- **Penalties**: SAT penalties for non-registration/non-declaration (general tax code)
- **Sources**: https://inguat.gob.gt/registro-de-empresas-turisticas/ ; Airbnb Guatemala Host Guide; SAT; INGUAT; TheLatinvestor; TaxAtlas
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://inguat.gob.gt/registro-de-empresas-turisticas/](https://inguat.gob.gt/registro-de-empresas-turisticas/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-guatemala-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-guatemala-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-honduras-tegucigalpa"></a>Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-honduras-tegucigalpa`
- **Location**: Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán, Honduras (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No — Business tax registry only
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Subject to national income tax (SAR) reporting; 15% Sales Tax (ISV) may apply to commercial lodging operations
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in residential areas; check building association/condominium bylaws
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: No municipal short-term rental permit is required. Hosts must register with the Servicio de Administración de Rentas (SAR) for national income tax reporting. Check specific building/condominium bylaws for local restrictions.
- **Key Notes**: No specific STR license is required; operations must comply with condominium association bylaws and register for SAR taxes.
- **Penalties**: Fines or interest under standard tax code for unregistered income
- **Sources**: Servicio de Administración de Rentas (SAR) and IHT Guidelines 2025
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-honduras-tegucigalpa/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-honduras-tegucigalpa/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-hong-kong-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Hong Kong
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-hong-kong-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Hong Kong (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — hotel or guesthouse license under Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation Ordinance (Cap. 349) for stays under 28 days
- **Tax Registration Required**: Property Tax applies to rental income (no separate STR tax registry noted)
- **Permit Fee**: License fee payable on approval; validity 12–84 months
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Property Tax 15% of net assessable value (after 20% standard deduction)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No licensed premises in industrial buildings or basements; lease conditions and Deed of Mutual Covenant must permit use
- **Minimum Stay**: Stays of 28+ continuous days exempt (Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation (Exclusion) Order)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms not legally obligated to verify listings; compliance rests with hosts
- **Effective Date**: Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation Ordinance (Cap. 349) in force
- **Compliance Notes**: Premises must meet building and fire safety standards; renewal needs Certificate of Compliance
- **Key Notes**: Effectively bans typical Airbnb-style short-term letting of unlicensed residential flats
- **Penalties**: Operating unlicensed guesthouse a criminal offense; max HK$200,000 fine and 2 years imprisonment
- **Sources**: https://www.planmalaysia.gov.my ; hadla.gov.hk; had.gov.hk; info.gov.hk; lodgecompliance.com/countries/hong-kong
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.planmalaysia.gov.my](https://www.planmalaysia.gov.my)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-hong-kong-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-hong-kong-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-hungary-budapest"></a>Budapest, Hungary
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-hungary-budapest`
- **Location**: Budapest, Hungary (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes - NTAK registration; moratorium on new registrations
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Flat-rate annual tax raised from HUF 38,400 to HUF 150,000
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Districts may cap rental days per year
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Tourist tax ~4% of accommodation price
- **Zoning Restrictions**: A citywide moratorium freezes all new short-term accommodation registrations during 2025–2026. Separately, District VII (Erzsébetváros) is implementing a complete ban on Airbnb-type rentals effective 2026. District VI (Terézváros) also has a total ban starting 2026-01-01.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Districts target buildings where STRs exceed 50% of units
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: NTAK number must be displayed; unregistered listings flagged
- **Effective Date**: 2025-01-01 to 2026-12-31 (moratorium); District VII ban effective 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: District VII will prohibit short-term rental listings similar to Airbnb from 2026 onward. Existing operators must cease short-term rental operations or relocate to other districts. The ban is the first of its kind in Hungary and marks a major shift toward permanent housing protection.
- **Key Notes**: Citywide moratorium on new registrations in effect during 2025-2026 Complete ban on Airbnb-type rentals in District VII effective 2026 Total ban in District VI (Terézváros) effective 2026-01-01 District VIII (Józsefváros) implementing a 3-tier cap system on 2027-01-01
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://balkaninsight.com/2025/11/24/tourists-out-locals-in-budapest-district-to-be-first-in-hungary-with-airbnb-ban/rd/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-hungary-budapest/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-hungary-budapest/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="intl-hungary-budapest-district-vi-ter-zv-ros"></a>Budapest District VI (Terézváros), Hungary
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-hungary-budapest-district-vi-ter-zv-ros`
- **Location**: Budapest District VI (Terézváros), Hungary (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Banned**
- **Permit / License Required**: N/A - rentals prohibited
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: 0 days (total ban)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Complete ban on private and other tourist accommodation
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Ban driven by ~8% of housing stock used as STR
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Listings prohibited; joint enforcement inspections
- **Effective Date**: 2026-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Decree 26/2024 sets usable accommodation days to 0; upheld by Supreme Court (Kúria) decision Köf.5.023/2025/4
- **Key Notes**: First district-wide total STR ban in Hungary, following local referendum
- **Penalties**: Individuals up to HUF 200,000; companies up to HUF 2,000,000; closure up to 45 days
- **Sources**: https://homever.hu/en/article/airbnb-regulations-impact-on-the-housing-market/; https://www.minut.com/blog/budapest-district-vi-short-term-rental-laws
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-hungary-budapest-district-vi-ter-zv-ros/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-hungary-budapest-district-vi-ter-zv-ros/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-hungary-budapest-district-viii-jozsefvaros"></a>Budapest District VIII (Józsefváros), Budapest
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-hungary-budapest-district-viii-jozsefvaros`
- **Location**: Budapest District VIII (Józsefváros), Budapest, Hungary (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes, NTAK registration (National Tourism Administration Identification Number) and local municipal notification are mandatory.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes, registration with the Hungarian Tax and Customs Authority (NAV) and local municipality for tourism tax is required.
- **Permit Fee**: Annual flat-rate itemised tax per room plus local administrative registration fees.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None for existing registered rentals; new registrations are frozen under a Budapest-wide moratorium from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Determined by property size, building safety standards, and local condominium regulations.
- **Tax Rate**: Local tourism tax is typically 4% of accommodation fees, along with national flat-rate itemised room tax.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Multi-tiered limits restrict short-term rental presence across district, neighborhood, and condominium levels.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Capped at a maximum of 4% of the housing stock across district, neighborhood, and condominium levels under the framework approved in 2026.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandatory by district decree, but compliance with safety standards and liability coverage is recommended.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must display and verify valid NTAK registration numbers and transmit booking and guest data to Hungarian authorities.
- **Effective Date**: January 1, 2025 (Budapest registration moratorium); June 2026 District VIII framework approval taking effect in 2027.
- **Compliance Notes**: Only short-term rentals registered with NTAK prior to January 1, 2025 are legally permitted to operate during the 2025–2026 citywide license moratorium.
- **Key Notes**: District VIII rejected a full ban (unlike District VI Terézváros) in favor of a 4% housing stock cap across district, neighborhood, and building levels. A citywide moratorium freezes new STR registrations in Budapest through December 31, 2026.
- **Penalties**: Unregistered operation or failure to report via NTAK incurs administrative fines reaching several hundred thousand HUF, revocation of operating rights, and platform removal.
- **Sources**: https://jozsefvaros.hu/english/news-in-the-district/2026/07/the-regulatory-framework-for-short-term-accommodation-services-in-jozsefvaros-has-been-approved/
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://jozsefvaros.hu/](https://jozsefvaros.hu/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-hungary-budapest-district-viii-jozsefvaros/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-hungary-budapest-district-viii-jozsefvaros/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-25

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### <a id="intl-hungary-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Hungary
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-hungary-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Hungary (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes - NTAK registration number
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: NTAK registration free; flat-rate annual tax applies
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None nationally; municipalities may set day caps
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Flat-rate annual tax increased sharply from 2025; tourist tax ~4% in many areas
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Municipalities empowered to set local restrictions
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Districts may cap STR concentration
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Valid NTAK registration number must be displayed on listings
- **Effective Date**: 2025-01-01 (stricter rules)
- **Compliance Notes**: Online NTAK registration via Hungarian Citizen Portal; notify changes within portal
- **Key Notes**: Light-touch regime tightened progressively; STR income taxes raised sharply
- **Penalties**: Administrative fines and possible temporary closure
- **Sources**: https://blogs.dlapiper.com/advocatus/2025/12/hungary-regulatory-shifts-reshape-short-term-accommodation-market/; https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/2447
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-hungary-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-hungary-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-iceland-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Iceland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-iceland-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Iceland (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Home accommodation (heimagisting) registration with District Commissioner; business license if exceeding thresholds
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes; report all income to Directorate of Internal Revenue; VAT if income exceeds 2M ISK
- **Permit Fee**: Registration ~9,200 ISK, renewed annually
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes; legal home plus optionally one additional/rural property
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 days/year (combined across up to two properties); individual stays max 30 days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 5 rooms or 10 guests per property
- **Tax Rate**: Income taxed as capital income (22% on property income, no deductions for heimagisting); 11% VAT on stays ≤30 days if over threshold
- **Zoning Restrictions**: 2024/2026 reforms restrict business STR in residential housing in Capital Region; commercial licenses only for commercial-zoned or rural properties
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum; individual stays capped at 30 days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Individual limited to 2 properties (primary + one rural); business entities restricted in Capital Region
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not explicitly specified; registration number must appear in all listings/ads
- **Effective Date**: 2016 (heimagisting); 90-day cap; further reform effective ~March 19, 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Income cap 2,000,000 ISK/year; exceeding 90 days or income cap reclassifies as business
- **Key Notes**: Governed by Act No. 85/2007 on Restaurants, Accommodation and Entertainment; the '90/2M rule'
- **Penalties**: Administrative fines up to 1,000,000 ISK per violation; deregistration; denial of re-registration
- **Sources**: https://www.government.is/topics/business-and-industry/tourism-in-iceland/licences-and-home-sharing-/ ; island.is (Homestay); hostaway.com; icelandreview.com; strisker.com; guidetoiceland.is
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.government.is/topics/business-and-industry/tourism-in-iceland/licences-and-home-sharing-/](https://www.government.is/topics/business-and-industry/tourism-in-iceland/licences-and-home-sharing-/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-iceland-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-iceland-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-iceland-reykjavik"></a>Reykjavik, Iceland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-iceland-reykjavik`
- **Location**: Reykjavik, Iceland (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Home accommodation registration with Icelandic Housing Agency; District Commissioner of Greater Reykjavík handles licensing
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (national rules)
- **Permit Fee**: Registration ~9,200 ISK annual (national)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Domicile-based home hosting (plus one additional property)
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 days/year for non-licensed/home-hosting properties
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 5 rooms / 10 guests per property (national)
- **Tax Rate**: Financial/capital income for home hosting; business + VAT + lodging tax above limits
- **Zoning Restrictions**: 2024 reform restricts business entities from STR in residential housing in Capital Region
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum-stay requirement
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 2M ISK income cap; max 2 properties per individual
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration number required in listings; District Commissioner of Greater Reykjavík enforces
- **Effective Date**: March 19, 2026 (latest law)
- **Compliance Notes**: Commercial STR licenses limited to commercially-zoned units; downtown conversions targeted
- **Key Notes**: Reykjavík is focus of Iceland's STR restrictions due to housing crisis
- **Penalties**: Administrative fines up to 1,000,000 ISK per violation; delisting
- **Sources**: hostaway.com (2026); lodgecompliance.com Iceland; airbnb.com/help/2462; https://reykjavik.is/en/short-term-rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-iceland-reykjavik/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-iceland-reykjavik/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-iceland-reykjav-k-capital-region"></a>Reykjavík (Capital Region), Iceland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-iceland-reykjav-k-capital-region`
- **Location**: Reykjavík (Capital Region), Iceland (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Heimagisting registration with District Commissioner of Greater Reykjavík
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (Ríkisskattstjóri)
- **Permit Fee**: Registration ~9,200 ISK, renewed yearly
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes; primary residence plus optionally one rural property
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 days/year combined; individual stays max 30 days
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 5 rooms or 10 guests per property
- **Tax Rate**: Per national rules (capital income; 11% VAT above threshold)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Strictest enforcement; new business STR in residential housing prohibited; commercial licenses only for commercial-zoned property
- **Minimum Stay**: Individual stays capped at 30 days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Business entities barred from operating STR in residential housing in Capital Region
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration number must appear in marketing/listings
- **Effective Date**: 2024 reform; further tightening effective ~March 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: District Commissioner of Greater Reykjavík has explicit authority to issue fines
- **Key Notes**: Targets downtown buildings converted entirely into tourist accommodation
- **Penalties**: Administrative fines up to 1,000,000 ISK per violation; deregistration; re-registration denial
- **Sources**: hostaway.com; icelandreview.com; shorttermrentalz.com; City of Reykjavik Official Website (https://reykjavik.is/en/short-term-rentals)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-iceland-reykjav-k-capital-region/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-iceland-reykjav-k-capital-region/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-india-delhi"></a>Delhi, Delhi (NCT)
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-india-delhi`
- **Location**: Delhi, Delhi (NCT), India (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Delhi Tourism registration; GST registration required for income above ₹20 lakh/year
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: GST registration + Delhi Tourism fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: India GST 12% (₹1,000–₹7,500/night) or 18% (above ₹7,500/night)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Delhi Tourism registration; GST threshold compliance
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — DPDP Act data privacy compliance
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Capital city. GST threshold applies to income above ₹20 lakh. Growing Airbnb and MakeMyTrip market. DPDP Act data privacy rules add compliance layer.
- **Key Notes**: Delhi Tourism registration + GST compliance; 12%/18% GST based on nightly rate; DPDP Act privacy compliance required.
- **Penalties**: GST authority fines
- **Sources**: https://www.delhi.gov.in/tourism
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.delhi.gov.in/tourism](https://www.delhi.gov.in/tourism)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-india-delhi/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-india-delhi/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-india-goa-statewide"></a>Goa (Statewide), Goa
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-india-goa-statewide`
- **Location**: Goa (Statewide), Goa, India (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — mandatory registration with Dept. of Tourism (Form XXIII) before operating; Category 'D'
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (GST per national rules); trade/house tax receipt required for registration
- **Permit Fee**: ₹1,000/yr for homestay & B&B; ₹4,000/yr for other Category 'D' accommodations
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes for homestay (owner+family reside); B&B uses a designated resident operator
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: 1–6 lettable rooms (max 12 beds)
- **Tax Rate**: National GST (5%/18% by tariff)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Subject to Occupancy Rules, Acts & Byelaws; Fire NOC and Housing Society NOC where applicable
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration number must be displayed on listing; Airbnb supports registration status updates
- **Effective Date**: Homestay & B&B Scheme 2025 notified 2025-08-07; docs revised 2026-01-13
- **Compliance Notes**: Monthly guest statistics (Form XI) must be filed electronically before the 5th of the following month
- **Key Notes**: Goa Registration of Tourist Trade Act 1982 & Rules 1985 (amended 2021, 2022); fiscal incentives focus on 7 hinterland talukas
- **Penalties**: Operating unregistered not permitted; failure to display registration may lead to listing removal
- **Sources**: https://goaonline.gov.in/Appln/Uil/DeptServices?__DocId=TOU&__ServiceId=TOU03 ; goatourism.gov.in/homestay-tourism-policy; airbnb.co.in/help/article/2915; teamleaseregtech.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://goaonline.gov.in/Appln/Uil/DeptServices?__DocId=TOU&__ServiceId=TOU03](https://goaonline.gov.in/Appln/Uil/DeptServices?__DocId=TOU&__ServiceId=TOU03)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-india-goa-statewide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-india-goa-statewide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-india-himachal-pradesh-statewide"></a>Himachal Pradesh (Statewide), Himachal Pradesh
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-india-himachal-pradesh-statewide`
- **Location**: Himachal Pradesh (Statewide), Himachal Pradesh, India (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — registration via e-Services portal under HP Home Stay Rules 2025 (police/panchayat NOC abolished)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Gold & Diamond categories subject to GST and TIN; Silver category exempt from commercial treatment
- **Permit Fee**: ₹3,000–₹18,000 by category & location (MC/TCP/Panchayat); 5% women discount; 50% Pangi discount
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — owner no longer required to reside in the unit (2025 Rules)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 6 rooms / 12 beds (incl. up to 3 family suites of 4 beds)
- **Tax Rate**: GST per national rules for Gold/Diamond; Silver retains domestic utility rates
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must comply with HP Town and Country Planning Act 1977 building byelaws; urban/rural eligibility
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration certificate must be displayed and cited in online listings
- **Effective Date**: HP Home Stay Rules 2025 notified 2025-06-25
- **Compliance Notes**: Mandatory CCTV in common areas, fire equipment, guest register, verified bill book, online payment
- **Key Notes**: Eligibility expanded to non-Himachalis resident 20+ years and Himachalis operating outside state; special-category state (GST threshold ₹10 lakh)
- **Penalties**: Violations attract strict action; all units must register to operate legally
- **Sources**: https://homestay.hp.gov.in ; teamleaseregtech.com/.../himachal-pradesh-home-stay-rules-2025; thenewshimachal.com; airbnb.com/help/article/4065
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://homestay.hp.gov.in](https://homestay.hp.gov.in)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-india-himachal-pradesh-statewide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-india-himachal-pradesh-statewide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-india-kerala"></a>Kerala (Statewide), Kerala
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-india-kerala`
- **Location**: Kerala (Statewide), Kerala, India (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Kerala Tourism homestay classification + local panchayat/municipality license
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Classification fee + local license
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: India GST 12%/18% + Kerala luxury tax for higher-end
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Kerala Homestay classification; local authority license required
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: State government regulates through Kerala Homestay classification scheme. Local panchayat or municipality license also required. Coastal and backwater properties heavily regulated. Strong enforcement in Alleppey and Munnar.
- **Key Notes**: Kerala Homestay classification required; local authority license; strong enforcement in Alleppey/Munnar backwaters; GST 12%/18%.
- **Penalties**: Local authority fines; license revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.keralatourism.org
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.keralatourism.org](https://www.keralatourism.org)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-india-kerala/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-india-kerala/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-india-mumbai"></a>Mumbai, Maharashtra
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-india-mumbai`
- **Location**: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — hosts generally need a BMC (Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation) trade/lodging license under the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888 for B&Bs/lodging houses, and registration under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act (registration/renewal done online via the BMC website). A Housing Society NOC is also required.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — STR income is taxable; GST registration required if annual turnover exceeds Rs. 20 lakhs. Property tax may be reassessed for STR use.
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown specific BMC license fee amounts.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No explicit primary-residence requirement, but cooperative housing society (CHS) bylaws frequently restrict or ban short-term rentals, and a society NOC is mandatory.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory day cap. Stays typically range from one night to under three months; no nationwide maximum-stay rule.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown.
- **Tax Rate**: GST applies above Rs. 20 lakh turnover (rate Unknown/varies). Property used for STR may incur a tax rate between residential and commercial rates.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Cooperative housing societies can lawfully restrict/prohibit STRs (upheld by Bombay High Court, Dec 20, 2024, under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act). Residential vs commercial property designation affects permitted use.
- **Minimum Stay**: No statutory minimum; popular stays are 4–7 days for business/trade travelers.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown / governed by individual housing society bylaws rather than municipal density caps.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown.
- **Platform Obligations**: Listings managed via platforms (Airbnb, OYO, StayVista); hosts must hold requisite registrations. A proposed BMC Short-Term Rental Licensing Policy would formalize platform-listing licensing requirements (not yet fully enacted).
- **Effective Date**: Existing licensing under MMC Act 1888 and Maharashtra Shops & Establishments Act; BMC/MCGM Short-Term Rental Licensing Policy is pending/under development.
- **Compliance Notes**: For foreign guests, hosts must report guest details to local police / FRRO within 24 hours of check-in (Form C via FRRO portal). Society NOC and police intimation about guests are mandatory. Health/safety compliance overseen by the Executive Health Officer.
- **Key Notes**: Bombay High Court (Dec 2024) upheld housing societies' authority to ban STRs and ruled operating without a valid B&B license unlawful. Proposed BMC STR policy envisages 10-year licenses with penalties of 50%–100% of revenue for non-compliance.
- **Penalties**: Under the proposed BMC policy, non-compliance penalties would range from 50% to 100% of revenue. Operating without a valid license has been ruled unlawful by the Bombay High Court.
- **Sources**: https://portal.mcgm.gov.in/irj/go/km/docs/documents/HomePage%20Data/Short%20Term%20Rental%20Licencing%20Policy.pdf ; Airbnb Help Center (Maharashtra); MCGM/BMC Short Term Rental Licensing Policy (portal.mcgm.gov.in); Real Estate Law Journal (Bombay HC, Dec 2024); ownpropertyabroad (2026); Airbtics
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://portal.mcgm.gov.in/irj/go/km/docs/documents/HomePage%20Data/Short%20Term%20Rental%20Licencing%20Policy.pdf](https://portal.mcgm.gov.in/irj/go/km/docs/documents/HomePage%20Data/Short%20Term%20Rental%20Licencing%20Policy.pdf)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-india-mumbai/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-india-mumbai/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-india-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, India
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-india-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, India (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — state/local registration (homestay/B&B); no single national license
- **Tax Registration Required**: GST registration if turnover exceeds ₹20 lakh (₹10 lakh in special-category states)
- **Permit Fee**: Varies by state (e.g., ₹100–₹18,000)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes for 'homestay' classification (owner must reside); not for B&B/serviced apartments
- **Rental Day Cap**: None nationally
- **Occupancy Limit**: Typically governed by room count (usually 1–6 lettable rooms for homestays)
- **Tax Rate**: GST 5% (room tariff ≤₹7,500/night) or 18% (>₹7,500), effective 22 Sep 2025; platforms collect 1% TCS
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Residential vs commercial use distinction; housing-society/HOA bylaws may restrict
- **Minimum Stay**: None nationally
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated nationally (recommended)
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb) collect & remit GST for unregistered hosts and collect 1% TCS
- **Effective Date**: GST revision effective 2025-09-22
- **Compliance Notes**: Dual framework: MoT Incredible India Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Scheme 2021 + state tourism rules; Form C filing to FRRO for foreign guests
- **Key Notes**: Primarily regulated by state and local laws rather than national; 'homestay' is the common STR term
- **Penalties**: GST non-compliance: late-filing fees, 18% p.a. interest, penalties (10% of tax or ₹10,000 min)
- **Sources**: https://tourism.gov.in ; lodgecompliance.com/countries/india; cleartax.in; captainbiz.com; trippz.com/tourist-tax/india
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://tourism.gov.in](https://tourism.gov.in)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-india-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-india-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-indonesia-bali"></a>Bali, Indonesia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-indonesia-bali`
- **Location**: Bali, Indonesia (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes. Operators must hold: (1) NIB (Nomor Induk Berusaha / Business Identification Number) via OSS (Online Single Submission) system; (2) Pondok Wisata (homestay license, Indonesian citizens only, KBLI 55130, up to 5 rooms) OR a TDUP/Villa Accommodation License (KBLI 55193 for PT PMA foreign-owned entities); (3) PBG building permit; (4) SLF safety/functionality certificate; (5) KKPR/zoning confirmation (property must be in Pink/Tourism zone). KBLI 2025 (Peraturan BPS No. 7/2025, published 17 Dec 2025) updated business classification codes; companies expected to align within ~6 months (mid-2026 milestone). Foreign individuals cannot hold licenses personally — must operate through a PT PMA company.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes. Operators must register for: NPWPD (Regional Taxpayer Identification Number) for PHR (Hotel & Restaurant Tax / PB1) reporting to local regency tax office. Corporate NPWP (national tax ID) also required. PT PMAs must register for corporate income tax. 11% VAT (PPN) applies if annual turnover exceeds IDR 4.8 billion.
- **Permit Fee**: Pondok Wisata license application: approx. IDR 5–15 million (USD ~350–1,000) depending on location and whether professional assistance is used. Full compliance stack (NIB, Sertifikat Standar, Pondok Wisata, building permits, ongoing accounting and tax reporting) typically costs IDR 26.3M–43.8M initially, plus ongoing annual costs. PT PMA formation requires minimum paid-up capital of IDR 10 billion (~USD 700,000). Licensing process takes 3–12 months from start to finish.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No. There is no primary residence requirement. However, Pondok Wisata (homestay license) requires owner involvement in day-to-day management for smaller operations (1–5 rooms). Foreign owners operating via PT PMA must have a valid KITAS (Limited Stay Permit) and cannot manage the business on a tourist visa.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None. No statutory cap on the number of days per year a property may be rented short-term, provided all licenses and zoning requirements are met.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Pondok Wisata license is capped at 1–5 rooms/bedrooms. Properties with more than 5 bedrooms require a full hotel/Melati license or TDUP under a different KBLI code. No national per-night guest headcount cap is codified for STRs beyond building/fire safety standards.
- **Tax Rate**: PHR / PB1 (Hotel & Restaurant Tax / Pajak Barang dan Jasa Tertentu): 10% of gross rental revenue, collected from guests and remitted monthly to the local regency (e.g., Badung DPMPTSP). Corporate Income Tax (PT PMA): 22% on net profit. 11% VAT (PPN) if annual turnover exceeds IDR 4.8 billion threshold. Total effective tax burden can reach 30–40% of gross rental income. Separate Bali Foreign Tourist Levy of IDR 150,000 per international visitor arrival (not an STR-specific tax, but operators may assist collection).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Strict. Property must be in a Pink (Tourism/Pariwisata) zone under Bali's spatial plan (RDTR/RTRW) to obtain a Villa/Pondok Wisata license. Properties in Residential (Yellow), Agricultural (Green), or Conservation (Blue) zones are not eligible for STR licenses regardless of past rental history. Estimated ~80% of villas in some areas like Canggu are in non-tourism zones. In Uluwatu, approx. 30–40% of the region falls within Green Zones. Zoning non-compliance is grounds for permit refusal and demolition.
- **Minimum Stay**: No national statutory minimum stay for STRs. Platforms and operators may set their own minimums commercially. STR licensing covers nightly stays.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No specific island-wide or regency-wide density caps (e.g., STRs-per-block) have been legislated. However, the government has noted oversupply concerns (~84,000 total vacation rentals across platforms), and zoning restrictions effectively limit density by restricting STRs to Tourism-zoned land only.
- **Insurance Required**: Not legally mandated under Indonesian law. However, strongly recommended by industry practitioners. Building SLF (safety certificate) is required for licensing, and most premium villas require property insurance to secure the SLF and platform partnerships. Standard property insurance costs ~0.2% of property value per year; active rental use may push premiums to USD 1,000–1,500/year.
- **Platform Obligations**: Post-31 March 2026 deadline: Airbnb, Booking.com, Agoda, and other OTAs are required to verify license status of all listed properties and delist those without a valid NIB and relevant KBLI code. Since 22 February 2026, Airbnb began requesting NIB and KBLI information from hosts. The NIB must belong to the legal entity under which the property is operated (not a third-party management company's NIB). Platform listings must reflect the correct accommodation category. Airbnb does not withhold or remit PHR tax — that obligation remains with the operator.
- **Effective Date**: December 2025 (national position); local rules TBD
- **Compliance Notes**: Bali's proposed short-term rental ban has been rejected by the Indonesian central government. Instead of an outright ban, regulators are developing alternative regulatory approaches to govern short-term rentals while maintaining tourism revenue. Hosts should expect regulatory measures rather than a complete prohibition.
- **Key Notes**: ["Central government rejected Bali's proposed Airbnb ban", 'Alternative regulatory measures being developed', 'Focus on preserving tourism sector while managing rentals', 'Specific compliance requirements to be announced']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-10/indonesia-pushes-back-on-bali-s-plan-to-ban-airbnb-rentals
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://oss.go.id](https://oss.go.id)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-indonesia-bali/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-indonesia-bali/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-11 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-11

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### <a id="intl-indonesia-bali-province"></a>Bali (Province), Bali
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-indonesia-bali-province`
- **Location**: Bali (Province), Bali, Indonesia (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Pondok Wisata (homestay) or TDUP/Villa licence (KBLI 55193) plus NIB
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — NPWPD active for PB1 (10% hotel tax) reporting
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 10% hotel tax (PHR); 11% VAT above threshold; effective total can reach 30-40% of gross
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Tourism-zone (pink) required; many areas (e.g. ~30-40% of Uluwatu) in restricted Green Zones
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: OTAs to delist properties lacking verified NIB after 31 Mar 2026
- **Effective Date**: 2026-03-31
- **Compliance Notes**: PBG building permit + SLF safety certificate required; foreign guest police reporting within 24 hours
- **Key Notes**: Governor Koster proposed halting Airbnb (Dec 2025); national government rejected ban, focus on enforcement; 48 illegal structures demolished at Bingin Beach July 2025
- **Penalties**: Fines from IDR 50 million, sealing, demolition, deportation and 1-6 year blacklist for foreigners
- **Sources**: https://oss.go.id ; rumavi.com; balipropertyrules.com; balivillarealty.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://oss.go.id](https://oss.go.id)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-indonesia-bali-province/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-indonesia-bali-province/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-indonesia-bali-province-wide"></a>Bali (Province-wide), Bali
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-indonesia-bali-province-wide`
- **Location**: Bali (Province-wide), Bali, Indonesia (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2025-12-10 (announcement date; ongoing)
- **Compliance Notes**: Bali's proposed short-term rental ban was rejected by Indonesia's national government. Instead, alternative regulations will be introduced. Details of the replacement regulatory framework have not yet been finalized.
- **Key Notes**: ["Indonesian government rejected Bali's plan to ban Airbnb and short-term rentals", 'National regulators prioritize tourism revenue over local short-term rental restrictions', 'Alternative regulatory framework will replace the proposed ban (specific rules pending)']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-10/indonesia-pushes-back-on-bali-s-plan-to-ban-airbnb-rentals
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-indonesia-bali-province-wide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-indonesia-bali-province-wide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-18 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-18

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### <a id="intl-indonesia-jakarta"></a>Jakarta, Jakarta
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-indonesia-jakarta`
- **Location**: Jakarta, Indonesia (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — NIB via OSS plus appropriate accommodation licence
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — income tax and PBB property tax
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Hotel/regional tax plus income tax (national baseline)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Subject to national zoning; building management rules may restrict STRs
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: OTAs to verify NIB and delist unlicensed listings after 31 Mar 2026
- **Effective Date**: 2026-03-31
- **Compliance Notes**: Building/strata management policies often govern Airbnb-style rentals; report rental income for tax
- **Key Notes**: Same national licensing framework as rest of Indonesia; large share of listings unregistered
- **Penalties**: Tax penalties, listing removal (national framework)
- **Sources**: https://oss.go.id ; travelandtourworld.com; jakarta-apartment.net
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://oss.go.id](https://oss.go.id)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-indonesia-jakarta/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-indonesia-jakarta/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-indonesia-lombok"></a>Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-indonesia-lombok`
- **Location**: Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes. Mandatory under Indonesian national law. All STR operators must obtain: (1) NIB (Nomor Induk Berusaha — Business Identification Number) via the OSS-RBA (Online Single Submission – Risk-Based Approach) system; (2) TDUP (Tanda Daftar Usaha Pariwisata — Tourism Business Registration Certificate); (3) Zoning approval (KKPR); (4) Building Permit (PBG); (5) Certificate of Worthiness (SLF). KBLI classification required — villas typically KBLI 55193. Foreign investors must operate through a PT PMA (Foreign-Owned Company) corporate structure. Deadline for full compliance with OTA listing requirements: March 31, 2026 (enforced via Ministry of Tourism API integration with OTA platforms).
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes. NPWPD (local tax ID) registration required. OSS registration links to tax obligations. STR operators must be registered with Direktorat Jenderal Pajak (DJP — Tax Authority).
- **Permit Fee**: OSS/NIB registration: No direct fee (online system). TDUP and sectoral permits: fees vary by Lombok regency (Lombok Utara, Lombok Barat, etc.) — typically IDR 500,000–IDR 5,000,000+ depending on property type and risk category. PT PMA establishment: IDR 10,000,000–IDR 50,000,000+ (legal/notarial fees). Exact current schedules: verify with DPMPTSP (Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office) of each Lombok regency.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No. Indonesian law does not require STR properties to be primary residences. Corporate licensing structure (PT PMA or PT PMDN) separates ownership from operation.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified under national STR regulations.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set by KBLI classification and local building permits. No single national cap; determined by Certificate of Worthiness (SLF) and local government inspection.
- **Tax Rate**: Hotel/Accommodation Tax (Pajak Hotel): 10% of gross revenue, collected by local government (regency level). VAT (PPN): 11% applies to accommodation services above registration threshold. Corporate Income Tax (PPh Badan): 22% flat rate for PT entities. Individual income tax if not operating as a legal entity. Tourism levy may apply at regency level.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Properties must be zoned for tourism/accommodation use (KKPR zoning approval mandatory). Lombok has multiple regencies with distinct spatial plans (RTRW). Tourism zones are designated in areas such as Senggigi, Gili Islands, and Mandalika Special Economic Zone (KEK Mandalika). Properties outside designated tourism zones cannot legally operate as STRs.
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum stay requirement. Accommodation licenses cover daily rentals to tourists.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit national density cap for STRs. Zoning plans (RTRW) at regency level effectively limit density by restricting tourism accommodation to designated areas.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated by national STR regulation, but compliance with SLF (Certificate of Worthiness) requires meeting safety standards. Business insurance recommended; PT PMA compliance may require specific liability coverage.
- **Platform Obligations**: Under Government Regulation No. 28/2025, OTAs operating in Indonesia must register as formal business entities, obtain NIB, and integrate with the Ministry of Tourism database. Listings without verified NIB status are subject to removal from OTA platforms (API-enforced from March 31, 2026). OTAs such as Airbnb and Booking.com are required to verify operator licensing.
- **Effective Date**: Minister of Tourism Regulation No. 6/2025: 2025. OTA enforcement deadline: March 31, 2026. Government Regulation No. 28/2025: 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: The 2026 enforcement framework (post-March 31, 2026 deadline) marks a major shift from years of informal 'grey market' operations. The Ministry of Tourism directly links its database to OTA platforms via API, enabling automatic delisting of non-compliant properties. Since March 2025, authorities have identified significant numbers of illegal accommodations in West Nusa Tenggara. Enforcement is being rolled out in stages as of June 2026. The regulation itself is not new — enforcement mechanisms are what changed. Minister of Tourism Regulation No. 6 of 2025 governs accommodation classification under OSS-RBA.
- **Key Notes**: Lombok falls within West Nusa Tenggara province with multiple regencies (Lombok Utara, Lombok Barat, Lombok Tengah, Lombok Timur) — each has its own spatial plan and permit authority. The Mandalika Special Economic Zone (KEK Mandalika) has specific investment regulations administered by Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC). Foreign nationals cannot hold freehold land title (Hak Milik) in Indonesia; STR investment typically structured via leasehold (HGB/HP) under a PT PMA.
- **Penalties**: Delisting from all OTA platforms (automatic, API-enforced). Administrative fines under Indonesian tourism law. Potential closure orders by regional government. Criminal liability for operating without business license under Indonesian business law.
- **Sources**: https://oss.go.id (Indonesia OSS Official Portal — NIB/TDUP registration), https://jdih.kemenparekraf.go.id (Ministry of Tourism official legal database — Regulation No. 6/2025), https://finance.yahoo.com/news/indonesia-moves-regulate-unregistered-tourism-093233586.html (Reuters/Yahoo Finance — Ministry of Tourism announcement), https://www.itdc.co.id (Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation — KEK Mandalika)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-indonesia-lombok/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-indonesia-lombok/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-indonesia-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Indonesia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-indonesia-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Indonesia (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — NIB via OSS plus tourism business licence (TDUP or Pondok Wisata)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — NPWPD/NPWP registration required
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 10% hotel tax (PHR); 11% VAT above threshold; income tax (22% corporate PT PMA / 20% PPh26 non-resident)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must be in tourism (pink) or commercial zone; residential zones not permitted
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: From 31 Mar 2026 OTAs must verify valid NIB/licence and delist unlicensed properties
- **Effective Date**: 2026-03-31 (licensing deadline); UU 18/2025 & PP 28/2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Foreign guests must be reported to police within 24 hours (STM); Pondok Wisata restricted to Indonesian citizens, foreigners use PT PMA (KBLI 55193)
- **Key Notes**: Framework under PP 28/2025 risk-based licensing and UU 18/2025 Tourism Law; proposed national Airbnb ban rejected in favor of regulation
- **Penalties**: Fines from IDR 50 million, back-taxes, listing removal, property demolition, deportation/entry ban for foreigners
- **Sources**: https://tourism.gov.in ; balipropertyrules.com; travelandtourworld.com; bali-property-real-estate.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://tourism.gov.in](https://tourism.gov.in)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-indonesia-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-indonesia-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-indonesia-yogyakarta"></a>Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-indonesia-yogyakarta`
- **Location**: Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes. Same national framework as all Indonesian STRs. Operators must obtain: NIB via OSS-RBA system, TDUP (Tourism Business Registration Certificate), KKPR zoning approval, PBG building permit, and SLF Certificate of Worthiness. KBLI classification required (e.g., 55193 for villas, 55100 for hotels, 55130 for guesthouses/pondok wisata). Deadline for OTA-compliance: March 31, 2026 (enforced via Ministry of Tourism API). The Special Region of Yogyakarta has a unique constitutional status with Sultan as Governor; land ownership rules differ — Sultanate land (Sultan Ground/Pakualaman Ground) cannot be owned by non-indigenous Javanese, making foreign STR investment structurally complex.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes. NPWPD registration with Yogyakarta City/Regency tax authority (Badan Pendapatan Daerah). BIR-equivalent registration with DJP (national tax authority). Accommodation tax collected and remitted to local government.
- **Permit Fee**: OSS/NIB: No direct fee. TDUP and permits: fees set by Yogyakarta City/Regency DPMPTSP — typically IDR 300,000–IDR 3,000,000+ by property type. Pondok Wisata (small homestay) classification has lower fee tiers. Exact schedules: verify with DPMPTSP Kota Yogyakarta or relevant regency (Sleman, Bantul, Kulon Progo, Gunung Kidul).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No national requirement. However, Pondok Wisata (small guesthouse/homestay) classification — common in Yogyakarta — is typically owner-operated and may effectively require owner presence under local interpretations.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None specified nationally.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Determined by accommodation classification and SLF. Pondok Wisata limited to small-scale operations (typically under 10 rooms) under tourism classification guidelines.
- **Tax Rate**: Hotel/Accommodation Tax (Pajak Hotel): 10% of gross revenue, remitted to city/regency government. VAT: 11% for registered business entities. Corporate Income Tax (PPh Badan): 22% for PT entities. Individual income tax at graduated rates for unincorporated operators. Yogyakarta City may impose additional local levies.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yogyakarta City and surrounding regencies (Sleman, Bantul, etc.) have distinct spatial plans (RTRW). Central Yogyakarta (Kraton area) has strict heritage zone controls that may prohibit or restrict commercial accommodation. STRs must be located in zones permitting tourism accommodation per local RTRW.
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum stay requirement.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit national density quota. Spatial planning (RTRW) at city/regency level controls accommodation density by zone.
- **Insurance Required**: No specific national STR insurance mandate. SLF compliance requires meeting safety standards.
- **Platform Obligations**: Same as all Indonesian markets: Government Regulation No. 28/2025 requires OTAs to verify NIB status of all listings. Ministry of Tourism database API integration with Airbnb, Booking.com, Traveloka, Agoda, etc. Non-compliant listings removed from platforms. The Special Region of Yogyakarta has reported a growing number of fraud cases linked to social media accommodation transactions — authorities actively monitoring informal booking channels.
- **Effective Date**: Minister of Tourism Regulation No. 6/2025: 2025. OTA enforcement: March 31, 2026. Yogyakarta Special Region land regulations (Perdais No. 1/2017): ongoing.
- **Compliance Notes**: Since March 2025, Yogyakarta has been specifically identified by national authorities as a region with significant numbers of illegal/unlicensed accommodations. Enforcement crackdown ongoing in 2025–2026. Yogyakarta's Special Region status (Daerah Istimewa) means land ownership is governed by special rules: non-indigenous persons (including most Indonesian nationals from other provinces and all foreigners) face restrictions on land rights under Perdais (Special Regional Regulations). STR operations by foreigners require careful corporate structuring. Low license compliance observed in market data for surrounding areas (Sleman, Bantul subdistricts) as of 2026.
- **Key Notes**: Yogyakarta's Kraton (royal palace) area and UNESCO heritage zones impose additional cultural heritage restrictions. The Sultan of Yogyakarta holds dual roles as Sultan and Governor, making local land policy unique in Indonesia. Tourist market is primarily domestic (cultural tourism). Pondok Wisata is the most common STR classification for small guesthouses in Yogyakarta. Foreign investors face significant land tenure complications.
- **Penalties**: Automatic OTA delisting (API-enforced post-March 31, 2026). Administrative fines under national and regional tourism law. Closure orders by Satpol PP (local enforcement unit). Potential criminal charges for persistent unlicensed operation.
- **Sources**: https://oss.go.id (Indonesia OSS Official Portal — NIB/licensing system), https://jdih.kemenparekraf.go.id (Ministry of Tourism official legal database), https://jdih.jogjaprov.go.id (DIY Provincial Government official legal database — Perdais land regulations), https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/9m1e55x0x02k/ (Indonesia crackdown reporting — Yogyakarta fraud cases noted)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-indonesia-yogyakarta/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-indonesia-yogyakarta/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-iraq-baghdad"></a>Baghdad, Baghdad
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-iraq-baghdad`
- **Location**: Baghdad, Iraq (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (No dedicated short-term rental permits exist)
- **Tax Registration Required**: No (unless operating as a formal commercial hospitality business)
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits based on habitable area
- **Tax Rate**: Subject to standard real estate rental tax under Real Estate Lease Law No. 87 of 1979 (rarely enforced for casual STRs)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: No
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: The short-term rental market in Baghdad operates in a low-regulation, informal environment. There are no specialized short-term rental laws, day caps, or municipal permits. General tenancy rules under the Real Estate Lease Law No. 87 of 1979 apply. Non-Iraqi tenants may face additional residency/sponsorship checks.
- **Key Notes**: Very low regulatory barrier. No specialized short-term rental permits or day caps; general real estate lease laws apply.
- **Penalties**: Minimal enforcement for short-term stays; standard civil disputes default to tenancy courts under the 1979 Lease Law.
- **Sources**: Iraqi Ministry of Justice / Real Estate Lease Law No. 87 of 1979
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-iraq-baghdad/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-iraq-baghdad/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-ireland-dublin"></a>Dublin, Ireland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-ireland-dublin`
- **Location**: Dublin, Ireland (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: National registration from 2026; change-of-use planning permission for non-PPR or >90 days
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes - income declared to Revenue; VAT if over threshold
- **Permit Fee**: Planning application fees; national register fee (nominal, TBC)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Effectively yes - 90-day exemption applies only to PPR; non-PPR needs planning permission
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 days per calendar year for entire PPR while temporarily absent
- **Occupancy Limit**: Home-sharing exemption covers up to four bedrooms
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax at standard rates; VAT typically 13.5%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Whole city in Rent Pressure Zone; STR is material change of use requiring planning permission unless exempt
- **Minimum Stay**: Planning rules define STR as 14 nights or less; register covers up to 21 nights
- **Density Rules / Caps**: City centre applications routinely refused to preserve long-term housing stock
- **Insurance Required**: Expected - declared on registration
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms to verify registration numbers and remove non-compliant listings from 2026
- **Effective Date**: 2019 RPZ planning regulations; national register from 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: PPR home-sharing unrestricted; whole-PPR letting needs Forms 15/16/17 to Dublin City Council
- **Key Notes**: Two regimes overlap: local 14-night/90-day planning rules plus national 21-night register
- **Penalties**: Up to €5,000 fine for advertising without valid planning permission; national register penalties also apply
- **Sources**: https://www.failteireland.ie/registration-and-grading/short-term-letting-register.aspx ; dublincity.ie; guestready.com; houst.com; dlrcoco.ie
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.failteireland.ie/registration-and-grading/short-term-letting-register.aspx](https://www.failteireland.ie/registration-and-grading/short-term-letting-register.aspx)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-ireland-dublin/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-ireland-dublin/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-ireland-kilmore-quay"></a>Kilmore Quay, County Wexford
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-ireland-kilmore-quay`
- **Location**: Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Ireland (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Short-term letting registration required under Planning and Development Act 2024.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: €125 annual registration
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — primary residence only for whole-home lettings
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 days per year for short-term letting of a principal private residence (PPR) without restriction under the Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill 2025 (proposed). In the Gorey Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) — the only RPZ in Wexford — exceeding 90 days requires planning permission. Kilmore Quay is outside the Gorey RPZ and is currently not subject to the 90-day cap under the 2019 RPZ rules, but the forthcoming national framework (from 20 May 2026) will extend requirements nationwide.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — No specific per-property guest occupancy limit for STRs in Kilmore Quay has been identified in official sources.
- **Tax Rate**: 7% tourist accommodation levy (proposed 2026)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Outside the Gorey Rent Pressure Zone: existing holiday home use is generally unaffected by the 2019 RPZ planning rules. Under the forthcoming Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill 2025, new short-term lets in towns/cities with populations over 10,000 will generally not be permitted; Kilmore Quay (population well under 10,000) is expected to be exempt from this urban restriction. Planning permission for change of use is required for non-PPR properties in RPZs; local authority planning rules apply nationwide.
- **Minimum Stay**: Short-term letting is defined as letting for any period not exceeding 14 days (within RPZ rules). No statutory minimum stay floor applies in Kilmore Quay specifically.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — No density or concentration caps for STRs specific to Kilmore Quay have been identified. The national planning statement guidance discourages new short-term lets in urban areas (populations over 10,000); rural areas like Kilmore Quay are not subject to this restriction.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — No specific STR insurance mandate has been identified in official Irish government sources.
- **Platform Obligations**: Under EU Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 and the forthcoming Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill 2025: platforms must collect and verify host registration numbers issued by Fáilte Ireland, and share monthly activity data with national authorities. Platforms face penalties of up to 2% of annual turnover for listing unregistered properties.
- **Effective Date**: 1 July 2019 (RPZ planning rules under Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2019 / SI 235/2019). National Fáilte Ireland STR register: 20 May 2026 (Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill 2025, subject to Oireachtas passage). Nationwide planning rules extended to all areas: 20 June 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Kilmore Quay operators must register under Ireland's 2024 short-term letting legislation. Whole-home rentals are restricted to primary residences. A €125 annual registration fee applies. A proposed 7% tourist levy (national, 2026) would also apply if enacted.
- **Key Notes**: Register with Fáilte Ireland. Primary residence rule. €125/year. Watch for national 7% levy (proposed 2026).
- **Penalties**: Failure to register: fines up to €5,000 under Planning and Development Act 2024.
- **Sources**: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/short-term-letting
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-ireland-kilmore-quay/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-ireland-kilmore-quay/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-14

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### <a id="intl-ireland-national"></a>Nationwide, Ireland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-ireland-national`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Ireland (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes - income declared to Revenue; VAT if turnover exceeds €42,500
- **Permit Fee**: Nominal annual registration fee (structure to be confirmed)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No, but planning rules favour PPR for entire-home letting in larger towns
- **Rental Day Cap**: No national cap (90-day PPR cap applies in Rent Pressure Zones)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax at standard rates; accommodation VAT typically 13.5%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Policy to generally preclude new STR planning permission in towns/cities over ~10,000-20,000 population
- **Minimum Stay**: STL defined as letting up to 21 nights at a time
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Planning compliance must be declared on registration; data shared with local authorities
- **Insurance Required**: Expected - hosts declare safety/insurance compliance
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must display registration numbers, verify accuracy, run random checks, share data (EU Reg 2024/1028)
- **Effective Date**: TBD — bill must pass Oireachtas; register deadline approximately November 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Ireland requires short-term rental hosts to register with the Bord Fáilte register. The original May 20, 2026 deadline has been extended by six months to November 2026. A national planning statement on short-term lets was agreed by Cabinet, establishing the regulatory framework. Hosts must register their properties by the new deadline to comply.
- **Key Notes**: ['National registration requirement via Bord Fáilte register', 'Original May 20 deadline extended six months (to ~November 2026)', 'Cabinet-approved national planning statement for short-term lets', 'Registration is mandatory for all short-term rental operators']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/uknews/short-term-lets-register-took-longer-than-it-should-have-tanaiste-says/ar-AA25LR5h
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-ireland-national/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-ireland-national/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-18 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-18

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### <a id="intl-israel-jerusalem"></a>Jerusalem, Jerusalem District
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-israel-jerusalem`
- **Location**: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel (Middle East)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — municipal business license required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — STR income treated as business income
- **Permit Fee**: No fixed municipal fee schedule publicly codified for Jerusalem specifically. Business license (rishi'on isyun) application fees apply and vary by property type and size; applicants must budget for fire-safety inspection and planning compliance costs. VAT registration required if annual STR income exceeds ~₪120,000 (statutory small-dealer threshold, subject to annual revision by the Israel Tax Authority).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — No statutory annual night cap exists at the national level or has been officially enacted by the Jerusalem Municipality as of July 2026. Proposed national legislation (not yet enacted) has discussed caps, but none are in force.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — No specific occupancy limit is codified in Jerusalem municipal STR regulations. Building permits and fire-safety standards implicitly constrain capacity per unit.
- **Tax Rate**: Business income tax; VAT 18% for qualifying activity
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Stricter on commercial use of residential buildings, especially in historic neighborhoods with layered planning restrictions
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — No statutory minimum stay is prescribed for Jerusalem or nationally in Israel. Rentals under 30 consecutive days are treated as commercial/tourist activity by the Israel Tax Authority.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — No density cap or quota on STR units per building or neighbourhood has been enacted at the Jerusalem municipal or national level as of July 2026. Proposed national legislation would allow a building owner supermajority to ban STRs in their building, but this has not been enacted.
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: No platform-level obligations (data-sharing, listing verification, delisting) have been formally enacted into Israeli law as of July 2026. A national registry with mandatory platform enforcement was among proposals under legislative consideration but not yet enacted.
- **Effective Date**: No single consolidating STR ordinance with a named effective date exists for Jerusalem. The Ministry of Tourism defines 'vacation apartment' (dira le'notrim) under existing tourism licensing law; Jerusalem municipality enforces permit requirements on an ongoing basis under its Local Building Plans. Proposed national registry legislation was under discussion as of May 2026 but had not been enacted.
- **Compliance Notes**: Municipality historically stricter about commercial use of residential property; strong religious-tourism demand
- **Key Notes**: Permit requirements similar to Tel Aviv but with tighter planning enforcement in historic areas
- **Penalties**: Municipal administrative fines; tax exposure
- **Sources**: https://israellaw.info/articles/short-term-rental-israel; https://www.cpa-dray.com/en/blog/short-term-rentals-airbnb-israeli-taxation/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-israel-jerusalem/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-israel-jerusalem/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-israel-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Israel
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-israel-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Israel (Middle East)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No national license; municipal business license required in cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — STR income treated as business income; VAT registration if income exceeds statutory threshold
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No national nights-per-year cap as of mid-2026
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax as business income (no 10% residential route); VAT 18% (since Jan 2025) for qualifying commercial activity; 0% VAT for foreign tourists with proper evidence
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Municipal zoning/nonconforming-use permits may apply; building bylaws (takanon) can prohibit STR
- **Minimum Stay**: Short-term generally defined as up to 30 days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None nationally
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended; standard home insurance typically excludes commercial STR activity
- **Platform Obligations**: Tax Authority increasingly tracks online listings; expected platform data-sharing
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Tax Authority treats STR as business income from first shekel; active auditing including undercover bookings
- **Key Notes**: No comprehensive national STR statute; regulation is largely municipal plus business-income tax treatment
- **Penalties**: Tax liability, fines and VAT exposure; account freezes reported for non-compliant foreign owners
- **Sources**: https://israellaw.info/articles/short-term-rental-israel; https://sandsofwealth.com/blogs/news/israel-airbnb
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-israel-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-israel-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-israel-tel-aviv-yafo"></a>Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-israel-tel-aviv-yafo`
- **Location**: Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel (Middle East)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — municipal business license (rishyon esek) for STR in residential buildings
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — business registration (osek murshe/osek patur) typically when renting beyond ~90-120 days/year
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Municipality has considered capping STR at ~90 days/year; many buildings allow up to 90 days per guest
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Business income tax; VAT 18% for qualifying commercial activity
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must comply with permitted building use; nonconforming-use permit issue contested; some buildings prohibit STR
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Concentration concerns (e.g. Kerem HaTeimanim ~1 in 3 apartments are STR)
- **Insurance Required**: Specific STR coverage needed; standard home insurance excludes paying guests
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: City has stated limited authority to regulate under current law; building committee (va'ad bayit) can fine violators
- **Key Notes**: Largest Israeli STR market (~7,000+ listings); business-license requirement and proposed day caps make it more restrictive than national baseline
- **Penalties**: Administrative fines from municipality; possible court cease-and-desist orders
- **Sources**: https://airbtics.com/airbnb-rules-in-tel-aviv-yafo-israel; https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3776338,00.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-israel-tel-aviv-yafo/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-israel-tel-aviv-yafo/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-italy-amalfi-coast"></a>Amalfi Coast, Campania
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-italy-amalfi-coast`
- **Location**: Amalfi Coast, Campania, Italy (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — national CIN plus Campania regional code (CIR / CUSR) via the regional tourism platform; SCIA/notification to the relevant municipality. Some municipalities (e.g., Sorrento) require detailed blueprints and technical reports.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — tourist tax registration with the relevant municipality and guest reporting via Alloggiati Web.
- **Permit Fee**: No national CIN fee. Sorrento requires a €150 fee plus blueprints/technical reports; other Amalfi municipalities' fees: Unknown.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — but Campania limits non-professional hosts and entire-property rules generally apply.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No region-wide night cap confirmed; Campania permits up to four units without incorporating. Individual coastal municipalities enforce their own limits.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Cedolare secca 21% (first property), 26% (2-4), business/VAT for 5+. Tourist tax varies by municipality — e.g., town of Amalfi (high season ~1 April–3 Nov): €3.00 per person/night for stays under 5 nights, €1.50 for stays of 5+ nights. Sorrento and other towns set their own rates.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Municipality-specific; coastal towns enforce their own rules and limits. UNESCO heritage protections apply along the coast.
- **Minimum Stay**: Municipality-specific; Unknown for the coast as a whole.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Campania caps non-professional hosts at four properties; town-level rules vary.
- **Insurance Required**: Not strictly required by national law; recommended. No services beyond final cleaning/linen to retain short-term classification.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must verify and share CIN data; CIR/CUSR must be displayed on listings.
- **Effective Date**: National CIN mandatory from 2025-01-01; Amalfi tourist tax rates current for 2026 high season.
- **Compliance Notes**: The 'Amalfi Coast' spans multiple municipalities (Amalfi, Positano, Ravello, Sorrento, etc.), each with its own ordinance, tax rate and procedures; hosts must verify rules for the specific town. National safety equipment mandatory; guest reporting within 24 hours.
- **Key Notes**: Short, busy seasons mean costs are often passed through quickly to guests. As a multi-municipality coastal region, no single unified STR ordinance exists — treat each town separately.
- **Penalties**: National CIN non-compliance €800–€8,000; display/safety fines €500–€6,000; CIR display failure up to ~€2,500; municipal penalties vary.
- **Sources**: https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it ; thelocal.it (Jan 2026; June 2025 regional rules); estatefy.com (Campania); trippz.com (Amalfi tourist tax); idealista.it (2026 tourist tax); travelandtourworld.com; taxing.it.
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it](https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-amalfi-coast/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-amalfi-coast/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-italy-bologna"></a>Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-italy-bologna`
- **Location**: Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — CIR code + Emilia-Romagna regional classification
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: CIR + regional fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Proposed 120-day/year cap (under 2025 review)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Italy IVA 10% + municipality tourism tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: CIR mandatory; 120-day cap under discussion
- **Minimum Stay**: None (proposed)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — CIR on all listings
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: University city with housing pressure. CIR code mandatory since 2024 Italian law. 120-day annual cap under active discussion (2025). Overtourism task force active.
- **Key Notes**: CIR mandatory since 2024; 120-day cap proposed; university city housing pressure; €500–€5,000 fines.
- **Penalties**: €500–€5,000
- **Sources**: https://www.comune.bologna.it
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.comune.bologna.it](https://www.comune.bologna.it)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-bologna/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-bologna/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-italy-cinque-terre"></a>Cinque Terre, Liguria
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-italy-cinque-terre`
- **Location**: Cinque Terre, Liguria, Italy (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — CIN mandatory (replaces CITRA regional code); Liguria regional notification still required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: CIN registration
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None; 3+ = Partita IVA; individual comuni may restrict
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Cedolare secca 21%/26%; tourist tax €3/person/night in Riomaggiore/Vernazza/Monterosso (capped first 3 nights)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: UNESCO villages; individual comune zoning may evolve
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — CIN + Alloggiati Web + EU monthly data (May 2026)
- **Effective Date**: 2024
- **Compliance Notes**: CIN mandatory (supersedes old CITRA code). No blanket ban as of June 2026. Individual villages (Vernazza, Riomaggiore etc.) may introduce local zoning. €3/night tourist tax in main villages.
- **Key Notes**: CIN mandatory (replaces CITRA); no blanket ban; €3/night tourist tax; UNESCO village zoning may evolve.
- **Penalties**: €800–€8,000 for CIN non-compliance
- **Sources**: https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it](https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-cinque-terre/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-cinque-terre/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-it-florence"></a>Florence, Tuscany
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-it-florence`
- **Location**: Florence, Tuscany, Italy (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes. Every short-term rental requires a mandatory National Identification Code (Codice Identificativo Nazionale - CIN) registered via the national BDSR database, plus a 5-year municipal authorization from the Comune di Firenze. Hosts must also register with Questura via Alloggiati Web for guest reporting.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes. Hosts must register with the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate) for income tax (cedolare secca) and municipal tourist tax collection. Operating 3 or more properties presumes business activity requiring a Partita IVA and SCIA filing.
- **Permit Fee**: Tourist tax (tassa di soggiorno) is €6.00 per person per night for up to 7 consecutive nights. Municipal filing fees for authorizations may also apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No. Primary residence is not generally required, though renting out a room in your primary residence is exempt from certain municipal apartment size restrictions.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No annual night cap applies to authorized short-term rentals, defined under Italian law as residential leases of 30 days or less.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Minimum apartment size is 28 square meters for new short-term rental authorizations, with specific minimum room sizes (kitchen at least 9 square meters) under local health and housing codes.
- **Tax Rate**: Flat tax (cedolare secca) of 21% on one designated rental property and 26% on a second property. Operating 3 or more properties requires standard business tax registration.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes. New short-term rental authorizations are strictly frozen/banned across Zone A subzones (subzone A1 UNESCO historic center, plus subzones A3 and A4 covering surrounding neighborhoods like Campo di Marte, San Jacopino, Gavinana, Statuto, and Rifredi).
- **Minimum Stay**: None set by city (minimum 1 night). Short-term rental regulations apply to leases under 30 days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Strict freeze on issuing new STR authorizations across Zone A to curb overtourism and preserve resident housing.
- **Insurance Required**: Mandatory safety compliance applies to all rentals, including functional gas and carbon monoxide detectors, portable fire extinguishers, and building safety compliance.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must display the national CIN registration code on all listings, withhold 21% income tax at source, submit monthly booking data under EU Regulation 2024/1028, and delist uncertified units.
- **Effective Date**: October 2023 (historic center freeze), expanded May/June 2025 and June 2026 across Zone A; confirmed by Tuscany Regional Administrative Court (TAR) in May 2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: External key lockboxes on public property or exterior walls are banned. Properties must display multi-language guest guides detailing waste separation, noise rules, public transit, and ZTL traffic restrictions. Guests must be reported to police via Alloggiati Web within 24 hours of arrival.
- **Key Notes**: Florence prohibits new short-term rental authorizations across Zone A (UNESCO historic core and adjacent subzones A1, A3, A4). Existing units operating before the freeze can continue under a 5-year municipal authorization and national CIN code. Authorizations are revoked if the property is sold.
- **Penalties**: Fines of €800 to €8,000 for operating without a valid CIN; €1,000 to €10,000 for non-compliance with municipal authorizations, size limits, or safety rules; immediate platform delisting.
- **Sources**: https://www.comune.fi.it
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.comune.fi.it/pagina/affitti-brevi](https://www.comune.fi.it/pagina/affitti-brevi)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-it-florence/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-it-florence/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-25

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### <a id="intl-italy-genoa"></a>Genoa, Liguria
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-italy-genoa`
- **Location**: Genoa, Liguria, Italy (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes. As of January 1, 2025, all STR operators must obtain a Codice Identificativo Nazionale (CIN — National Identification Code) via the Banca Dati Strutture Ricettive (BDSR) portal of the Ministry of Tourism (per Decreto Ministeriale of June 6, 2024 / Decreto Anticipi D.L. 155/2024). Previously, a regional Codice Identificativo Regionale (CIR) was required under Liguria Regional Law n. 32/2014. Liguria Regional Law n. 1/2024 (in force from February 29, 2024) now governs STRs as a unified text. The CIN must be displayed inside the property and on all online listings.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: CIN registration is free of charge via the Ministry of Tourism BDSR portal. Regional CIR registration fees (if still applicable under transition) set by Regione Liguria. No additional national licence fee beyond CIN registration.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No. Italian law does not require STRs to be the host's primary residence. Both primary and non-primary residences may be let on a short-term basis.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No national rental day cap. However, Italian national law (Law 96/2017 / Tax Agency Circular 24/E 2017) defines STRs as residential leases of up to 30 days. Genoa/Liguria have not enacted a specific annual night cap as of 2025–2026, though local zoning deliberations are ongoing.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No specific statutory occupancy limit set at national or Ligurian regional level for STRs. Fire safety and building regulations (capacity limits per room area) apply.
- **Tax Rate**: Increased imposta di soggiorno for tourist apartments; exact new rate not confirmed in snippet.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Municipalities may restrict or regulate STR concentrations under urban planning codes. Genoa's municipal commissions (e.g., Municipio Centro-Est) are actively debating local zoning rules for STRs as of 2025. Liguria Regional Law 1/2024 allows local authorities to set additional restrictions.
- **Minimum Stay**: No statutory minimum stay under national law. STR regime applies to stays up to 30 days. No Genoa-specific minimum stay rule identified.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No national density cap. Local municipalities including Genoa are considering or may adopt density restrictions under Liguria Regional Law 1/2024 and national frameworks. No formal density quota currently in force in Genoa.
- **Insurance Required**: No explicit statutory insurance requirement for STR operators at the national or Ligurian level identified, though fire safety equipment (smoke detectors, fire extinguishers — one per 200 sq m and one per floor in multi-level properties) is mandatory under the 2025 national STR regulations.
- **Platform Obligations**: Online platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, etc.) must remove listings that do not display a valid CIN. Platforms are required to collect and remit the tourist/city tax (imposta di soggiorno) on behalf of hosts in many Italian municipalities. Platforms must also comply with Italian tax reporting obligations (DAC7 EU directive).
- **Effective Date**: National CIN requirement: effective January 1, 2025 (Decreto Ministeriale June 6, 2024; D.L. 155/2024). Liguria Regional Law n. 1/2024: in force February 29, 2024. Previous Liguria Regional Law n. 32/2014 provided the prior framework.
- **Compliance Notes**: Genoa has raised its tourist accommodation tax (imposta di soggiorno) applicable to short-term rental properties and tourist apartments. Hosts operating in Genoa must ensure they are collecting and remitting the updated tax rate per guest per night. The exact new rate was not disclosed in the available source snippet; hosts should consult the Comune di Genova's official tariff schedule.
- **Key Notes**: 1) Genoa has enacted an increase to its imposta di soggiorno specifically for tourist apartments / STR category. 2) This is part of a broader Italian municipal trend reported by Corriere della Sera (July 21, 2026) of cities tightening fiscal pressure on STR operators via both TARI and tourist tax. 3) Hosts must update their nightly rate calculations to reflect the new tax obligation. 4) Industry association AIgab criticised the measures as disproportionately hitting middle-class property owners.
- **Penalties**: Not specified.
- **Sources**: https://www.corriere.it/economia/affitti/26_luglio_21/affitti-brevi-i-comuni-alzano-il-conto-tra-tari-e-tassa-di-soggiorno-cresce-la-stretta-fiscale-13014328-467d-499c-93a8-4dabf7cd4xlk.shtml
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.comune.genova.it/servizi/turismo](https://www.comune.genova.it/servizi/turismo)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-genoa/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-genoa/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="intl-italy-lake-como"></a>Lake Como, Lombardy
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-italy-lake-como`
- **Location**: Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — CIN (national, mandatory) + Lombardy CIR + SCIA to municipality via SUAP
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: CIN registration (national) + SCIA
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None; 3+ properties = business (Partita IVA required)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Cedolare secca 21% (1st property) / 26% (2nd); Partita IVA for 3+; tourist tax €2–€5/person/night
- **Zoning Restrictions**: In-person check-in (de visu ID) required; key boxes in public spaces restricted
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — CIN on all listings; Alloggiati Web within 24h
- **Effective Date**: 2024
- **Compliance Notes**: CIN mandatory (national 2024 law). Lombardy CIR also required. SCIA via SUAP portal. In-person ID check now required — key boxes in public spaces restricted. Tourist tax varies by Lake Como comune.
- **Key Notes**: CIN mandatory; Lombardy CIR required; in-person ID check required (key boxes restricted); cedolare secca 21%/26%.
- **Penalties**: €800–€8,000 for CIN non-compliance
- **Sources**: https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it](https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-lake-como/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-lake-como/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-italy-lake-garda"></a>Lake Garda, Lombardy / Veneto / Trentino
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-italy-lake-garda`
- **Location**: Lake Garda, Lombardy / Veneto / Trentino, Italy (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — CIN (national, mandatory); also Lombardy CIR or Veneto code or Trentino code per municipality
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: CIN + regional code
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None; 3+ = Partita IVA
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Cedolare secca 21%/26%; tourist tax by municipality
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Tri-regional: Lombardy, Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige each have additional rules
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Varies by municipality (Sirmione, Desenzano, etc.)
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — CIN + Alloggiati Web
- **Effective Date**: 2024
- **Compliance Notes**: Tri-region lake — verify which region your property falls in (Lombardy, Veneto, or Trentino). CIN mandatory nationally. Regional codes coexist during transition. Check individual municipality ordinances.
- **Key Notes**: CIN mandatory; tri-region complexity (Lombardy/Veneto/Trentino); check municipal rules; cedolare secca 21%/26%.
- **Penalties**: €800–€8,000 for CIN non-compliance
- **Sources**: https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it](https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-lake-garda/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-lake-garda/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-italy-milan"></a>Milan, Lombardy
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-italy-milan`
- **Location**: Milan, Lombardy, Italy (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — CIN + Lombardy CIR; SCIA filing mandatory before listing
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (national rules)
- **Permit Fee**: Per national rules
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Up to 30 days (national definition)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per regional rules
- **Tax Rate**: Per national cedolare secca regime
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unknown (no historic-centre STR ban as of 2026)
- **Minimum Stay**: ≤30 days = short-term rental
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Safety devices mandatory (national rules)
- **Platform Obligations**: CIR/CIN must be displayed in ads; non-compliant listings risk delisting
- **Effective Date**: CIN from 2025-01-01; key-box ban late 2024
- **Compliance Notes**: SCIA (Segnalazione Certificata di Inizio Attività) required before listing; CIR (Lombardy ROSS1000) still enforced during transition to CIN; key boxes in public areas banned
- **Key Notes**: Remote check-ins re-permitted from May 2025 under conditions
- **Penalties**: Per national CIN/safety penalties (€500–€8,000); fines for key-box non-removal
- **Sources**: https://www.comune.milano.it/en/web/fare-impresa/strutture-ricettive/locazioni-alloggi-finalita-turistiche-affitti-brevi ; hello.pricelabs.co; taxing.it; yourbusinessinitaly.com; studiopaci.net
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.comune.milano.it/en/web/fare-impresa/strutture-ricettive/locazioni-alloggi-finalita-turistiche-affitti-brevi](https://www.comune.milano.it/en/web/fare-impresa/strutture-ricettive/locazioni-alloggi-finalita-turistiche-affitti-brevi)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-milan/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-milan/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-italy-naples"></a>Naples, Campania
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-italy-naples`
- **Location**: Naples, Campania, Italy (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — national CIN plus Campania regional code (referred to as CIR / CUSR — Codice Univoco Strutture Ricettive) obtained via the regional tourism platform; a SCIA must be submitted to the Naples municipality.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — registration for tourist tax with the Naples municipality and guest data reporting via the state police Alloggiati Web portal.
- **Permit Fee**: No national fee for the CIN. Specific Naples municipal SCIA fees: Unknown (note: nearby Sorrento charges a €150 fee plus blueprints/technical reports).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — but rentals are generally limited to entire properties (not individual rooms) unless the owner resides on-site.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No municipal night cap confirmed; Campania allows renting up to four units without incorporating as a business.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Cedolare secca 21% (first property), 26% (properties 2-4), business/VAT for 5+. Tourist tax from 1 March 2025: short-term rentals €5 per person/night, applicable up to 14 nights (earlier rate was €3).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No confirmed citywide zoning ban; Naples is reported to be exploring limits/quotas and applies additional fire-safety certifications for historic buildings; possible seasonal restrictions in peak summer.
- **Minimum Stay**: No Naples-specific minimum-stay confirmed; written contract required for stays under 30 days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Campania caps non-professional hosts at four properties; no Naples-specific building density rule confirmed.
- **Insurance Required**: Not strictly required by national law; recommended. No additional services beyond final cleaning/linen permitted or property is reclassified as 'extra-hotel'.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must verify CIN and share data with authorities; listings without a CIN may be hidden; CIR/CUSR must appear on all listings.
- **Effective Date**: National CIN mandatory from 2025-01-01; revised Naples tourist tax effective 2025-03-01 (Council Resolution No. 572, 9 Dec 2024).
- **Compliance Notes**: Notify municipality by certified email (PEC); obtain CUSR/CIR; display code on listings; submit SCIA; provide written rental contract; report guests to police within 24 hours; collect tourist tax remitted quarterly; upload maximum prices to the regional system by October 1. National safety equipment (smoke/CO/gas detectors, fire extinguishers) mandatory.
- **Key Notes**: Strong tourist demand (~9,900 Airbnb listings, ~4M+ arrivals annually). Cannot provide hotel-style services without reclassification. Campania reportedly planning new restrictions modelled on Tuscany's 2025 law — watch for 2026 updates.
- **Penalties**: National CIN non-compliance €800–€8,000 (no CIN), €500–€5,000 (display failure), €600–€6,000 (safety violations); CIR display failure fines up to ~€2,500; tax non-compliance penalties; municipal crackdown on illegal rentals ongoing.
- **Sources**: https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it ; thelocal.it (Jan 2026 regional rules; June 2025); bnbcalc.com Naples; airbtics.com Naples; idealista.it (2026 tourist tax); immobiliare.it (Naples tourist tax); travelandtourworld.com; taxing.it (CIR/CIN).
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it](https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-naples/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-naples/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-italy-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Italy
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-italy-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Italy (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — CIN (Codice Identificativo Nazionale) via Ministry of Tourism BDSR portal; regional CIR often prerequisite
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Agenzia delle Entrate; cedolare secca optional flat regime
- **Permit Fee**: No state registration fee for CIN (free); indirect/professional costs €100–300
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Short-term defined as rentals up to 30 days per contract (locazioni brevi)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per regional/local rules
- **Tax Rate**: Cedolare secca 21% (1st property); 26% for properties 2–4; 5+ properties treated as business (IRPEF + VAT); 2026 trend toward universal 26% for platform rentals
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Set locally (e.g., historic-centre limits in major cities)
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown (some cities consider 2-night minimums)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Set locally
- **Insurance Required**: Safety requirements mandatory (gas/CO detectors, fire extinguishers); insurance Unknown nationally
- **Platform Obligations**: Mandatory data exchange from platforms (Airbnb, Booking, VRBO, etc.) to Italian tax/regulatory authorities; fast-alert system for housing-market crises
- **Effective Date**: 2025 (ongoing)
- **Compliance Notes**: This proposed national framework would require short-term rental platforms to share booking/listing data with Italian authorities for regulatory oversight and market analysis. Small businesses will be exempted from certain sustainability reporting requirements.
- **Key Notes**: ['Data-sharing mandate proposed for all booking platforms', 'National alert system for market stress monitoring', 'SMEs exempted from sustainability reporting', 'Part of 2026 European Delegation legislative package']
- **Penalties**: Not specified in source
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/it-it/money/generale/scambio-dati-per-tracciare-gli-affitti-brevi-mercati-allo-stress-test/ar-AA29tLzG
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://mta.com.mt/licenses-applications/holiday-furnished-premises/](https://mta.com.mt/licenses-applications/holiday-furnished-premises/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-22 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-22

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### <a id="intl-italy-rome"></a>Rome, Lazio
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-italy-rome`
- **Location**: Rome, Lazio, Italy (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — national CIN (Codice Identificativo Nazionale) from the Ministry of Tourism's BDSR database is mandatory, plus a regional CIR (Codice Identificativo Regionale) for Lazio. Business activity (entrepreneurial form) additionally requires a SCIA filing with the local SUAP/municipality.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register guests via the Alloggiati Web police portal; income reporting under cedolare secca or ordinary/VAT regime; tourist tax (contributo di soggiorno) must be collected and remitted to the Comune.
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (no fixed CIN/CIR application fee identified in sources).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown (affitti brevi defined as rentals of less than 30 days; EU rules cover stays under one year).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown (legal capacity enforced via inspections; over-capacity rentals have been fined).
- **Tax Rate**: Cedolare secca flat tax: 21% on the first property, 26% from the second property (entrepreneurial/VAT treatment generally from the third property under 2026 rules). Separate Rome tourist tax of ~€3-€10 per person/night by accommodation category, with short-term rentals reportedly around €5.50-€6 flat, capped at 10 consecutive nights.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Under review: contingency measures and density caps for STR concentration in central historic district
- **Minimum Stay**: Less than 30 days defines a short-term/tourist rental (locazione turistica).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown (no formal Rome-wide permit cap identified; Lazio reportedly considering Tuscany-style restrictions in 2026).
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: CIN must appear in all listings and advertisements; platforms cannot legally list properties without it. Airbnb applies a 21% withholding on qualifying bookings (Booking.com optional opt-in). From May 20, 2026, EU Regulation 2024/1028 requires platforms to verify CIN codes and remove non-compliant listings, with monthly booking-data transmission to authorities; DAC7 reporting cross-checked by the tax agency.
- **Effective Date**: 2026-08-03
- **Compliance Notes**: Rome is evaluating new technical standards for STR distribution to manage overtourism and residential displacement in the historic center. Changes to the General Regulatory Plan's implementation rules are under consideration to limit STR density.
- **Key Notes**: ['City modifying Technical Implementation Standards (NTA) of General Regulatory Plan', 'Contingency measures and capacity limits targeted for historic center', 'Intent to balance tourism and residential housing preservation']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.affaritaliani.it/roma/stretta-sugli-affitti-brevi-scattano-i-paletti-nel-prg-mentre-le-strutture-sfiorano-quota-45-mila.html
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it](https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-rome/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-rome/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-17 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-17

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### <a id="intl-italy-sardinia"></a>Sardinia, Sardinia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-italy-sardinia`
- **Location**: Sardinia, Italy (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — CIR code (national) + SCIA declaration to municipality + regional classification
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: CIR registration + SCIA
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Italy IVA 10% + municipal tourism tax (€0.50–€5/night)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: CIR code mandatory on all listings since 2024 Italian law
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — CIR on all platform listings
- **Effective Date**: 2024
- **Compliance Notes**: CIR code mandatory on all STR listings under 2024 Italian national law. Sardinia also requires SCIA declaration to municipality. Overtourism pressure in Costa Smeralda.
- **Key Notes**: CIR code mandatory since 2024 Italian national law; SCIA declaration required; €500–€5,000 fines.
- **Penalties**: €500–€5,000
- **Sources**: https://www.regione.sardegna.it
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.regione.sardegna.it](https://www.regione.sardegna.it)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-sardinia/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-sardinia/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-italy-sicily"></a>Sicily, Sicily
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-italy-sicily`
- **Location**: Sicily, Italy (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — CIR code + SCIA + regional classification as Casa Vacanza
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: CIR + SCIA + classification fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Italy IVA 10% + municipal tourism tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: CIR code mandatory; SCIA + Casa Vacanza classification required
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — CIR on all platform listings
- **Effective Date**: 2024
- **Compliance Notes**: Italian national CIR law 2024 applies. Sicilian-specific Casa Vacanza classification required. Agriturismo distinction important in rural areas.
- **Key Notes**: CIR code mandatory since 2024; SCIA and Casa Vacanza classification required; €500–€5,000 fines.
- **Penalties**: €500–€5,000
- **Sources**: https://www.regione.sicilia.it
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.regione.sicilia.it](https://www.regione.sicilia.it)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-sicily/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-sicily/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-italy-taormina"></a>Taormina, Sicily
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-italy-taormina`
- **Location**: Taormina, Sicily, Italy (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: New dedicated TARI band for STR/affitti brevi turistici adopted; opposition claims effective increases of over 50% for some STR operators compared to previous categorisation.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Taormina has introduced a dedicated, higher-rate trash tax (TARI) for short-term rental properties, classified as a separate category from standard residential. STR operators will pay 20% to 50% or more in additional TARI compared to long-term residential rates. Hosts must budget for increased municipal waste management fees.
- **Key Notes**: ['New TARI category created exclusively for short-term rental properties', 'Rate increase: +20–50% or higher compared to standard residential TARI', 'Effective date 2026 (precise effective date not specified in source)', 'Applies to all STR units in Taormina regardless of platform or size']
- **Penalties**: Non-payment of TARI subject to standard municipal enforcement (liens, property seizure)
- **Sources**: https://www.sikilynews.it/attualita/taormina-cambiata-a-colpi-di-maggioranza-la-tassa-rifiuti-per-gli-affitti-turistici-brevi/22030
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-taormina/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-taormina/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-10 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-10

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### <a id="intl-italy-turin"></a>Turin, Piedmont
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-italy-turin`
- **Location**: Turin, Piedmont, Italy (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — CIN mandatory + SCIA via Impresa in un Giorno; 90-day/year cap for whole-home non-professional rentals
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: CIN + SCIA
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 days/year for non-professional whole-home (historical rule)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Tourist tax 10.5% of apartment cost (excl. VAT), max €7/person/night
- **Zoning Restrictions**: 90-day annual cap for non-professional whole-home rentals
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Max 2 non-professional properties without Partita IVA
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — CIN + Alloggiati Web
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: CIN mandatory. 90-day/year cap for non-professional whole-home rentals (historically enforced — verify current municipal ordinance). Tourist tax 10.5% capped at €7/person/night.
- **Key Notes**: CIN mandatory; 90-day/year cap for non-professional whole-home; tourist tax 10.5% max €7/pp/night.
- **Penalties**: €800–€8,000 for CIN; municipal fines for cap violations
- **Sources**: https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it](https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-turin/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-turin/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-italy-venice"></a>Venice, Veneto
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-italy-venice`
- **Location**: Venice, Veneto, Italy (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — national CIN (Codice Identificativo Nazionale) via the BDSR portal plus the Veneto regional CIR; a SCIA filing with the municipality is required if renting more than 120 days/year.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — registration for tourist tax (via Venice's IDS portal) and guest reporting via Alloggiati Web; CIN linked to tax records.
- **Permit Fee**: No national fee for the CIN itself (free via Ministry of Tourism portal); indirect costs for safety equipment/documentation. Specific Venice SCIA fees: Unknown.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — secondary homes and investment properties may operate short-term rentals provided they complete registration and obtain a CIN.
- **Rental Day Cap**: 120 days/year for owners who do not sign the municipal regulation; those renting beyond 120 days must file a SCIA and sign the municipal conduct regulation.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Cedolare secca flat tax of 21% on income for a first property, rising to 26% for additional properties (2-4); 5+ properties treated as a business (IRPEF + VAT). Tourist tax €3.50 per person/night for up to 5 nights.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Tighter zoning enforcement in the historic center; high-saturation neighborhoods include San Marco, San Polo (Rialto), Cannaregio and Dorsoduro; policy aims to manage residential-to-tourist conversion without an outright ban.
- **Minimum Stay**: Italy's major art cities (including Venice) are implementing/considering minimum two-night stays; not definitively confirmed for Venice citywide.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Venice is considering limits on the total number of properties per host in certain neighborhoods; hosts can rent a maximum of three short-term properties.
- **Insurance Required**: Not strictly required by national law but strongly recommended; liability cover advised.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must share data with Italian authorities; listings without a CIN can be hidden/delisted; Airbnb collects/remits tourist tax for qualifying rentals.
- **Effective Date**: Pending
- **Compliance Notes**: Venice residents are organizing a referendum to determine whether new municipal regulations on short-term rentals are needed. The outcome may reshape current STR rules depending on voter approval.
- **Key Notes**: ["Referendum initiative launched by civic association 'Tutta la città insieme'", '5,000 signatures required to trigger municipal consultation', 'Outcomes will determine future regulatory framework']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.veneziatoday.it/politica/affitti-turistici-venezia-proposta-referendum.html
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it](https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-venice/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-venice/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="intl-italy-verona"></a>Verona, Veneto
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-italy-verona`
- **Location**: Verona, Veneto, Italy (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: New restrictions on conversion of properties from residential to tourist/short-term use
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-08-17 (as of reporting)
- **Compliance Notes**: Verona has implemented new restrictions limiting conversions of residential properties to tourist accommodation. Hosts must ensure properties comply with the new zoning restrictions that limit residential-to-tourist use.
- **Key Notes**: ['New restrictions follow stricter measures in Bologna and Florence', 'Focus on limiting residential-to-tourist use conversions', 'Part of broader Italian city trend toward STR tightening']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.veneziatoday.it/politica/affitti-brevi-verona-stretta-barcellona-divieto-2029.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-verona/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-italy-verona/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="intl-jamaica-montego-bay"></a>Montego Bay, Jamaica
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-jamaica-montego-bay`
- **Location**: Montego Bay, Jamaica (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — JTB license via TPDCo with documentation and inspection
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — TRN and Tax Compliance Certificate; register with Companies Office
- **Permit Fee**: No upfront licensing fee; process ~1 month
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: GART per-night; income tax; GCT 15% from 2027 (national)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must comply with local zoning; suitable-for-STR property required
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Host-led compliance
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Follows national JTB/TPDCo licensing; relatively welcoming market in practice
- **Key Notes**: License requires application form (duplicate), TRN, documentation, inspection, JTB Board approval
- **Penalties**: Significant penalties for operating without license (not clearly defined)
- **Sources**: https://www.tpdco.org/services/short-term-rentals/ ; bnbcalc.com/blog/short-term-rental-regulation/Montego-Bay-Jamaica-Guide
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tpdco.org/services/short-term-rentals/](https://www.tpdco.org/services/short-term-rentals/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-jamaica-montego-bay/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-jamaica-montego-bay/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-jamaica-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Jamaica
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-jamaica-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Jamaica (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) license via TPDCo (inc. inspection)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), obtain TRN
- **Permit Fee**: No licence fee - the accommodations licence is indefinite and issued at no cost
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: GART US$1 per room per night (1-50 rooms), US$2 (51-100 rooms) or US$4 (101+ rooms); short-term rentals are currently outside GCT; income tax applies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Subject to local zoning and strata/community by-laws
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb/Vrbo) may require compliance confirmation; enforcement mainly on host
- **Effective Date**: GCT effective 2027-04-01
- **Compliance Notes**: A Jamaica Tourist Board Bill providing for mandatory registration and licensing was tabled but has stalled and is not in force. Licensing operates under the Tourist Board Act 1955.
- **Key Notes**: Operating without JTB license is illegal but many small hosts operate unlicensed
- **Penalties**: Operating an unlicensed hotel: up to J$10,000. Operating an unlicensed tourism enterprise: up to J$20,000, plus up to J$500 for each day the offence continues. Tax: failure to file attracts the greater of J$2,000 or 15%; late payment 15%; interest at the Bank of Jamaica average lending rate.
- **Sources**: https://www.tpdco.org/services/short-term-rentals/ ; lodgecompliance.com/countries/jamaica; jamaica-gleaner.com; bnbcalc.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tpdco.org/services/short-term-rentals/](https://www.tpdco.org/services/short-term-rentals/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-jamaica-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-jamaica-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-27

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### <a id="intl-jamaica-negril"></a>Negril, Jamaica
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-jamaica-negril`
- **Location**: Negril, Jamaica (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — national JTB license applies
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — TRN, income tax registration
- **Permit Fee**: No upfront JTB licensing fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: US$1/night local occupancy tax on guest accommodations; income tax; GCT 15% from 2027 (national)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: General zoning/community guidelines; complaints in residential areas
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Host-led compliance
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Relatively Airbnb-friendly with limited enforcement of unlicensed rentals
- **Key Notes**: Distinct local US$1 per-night occupancy tax introduced on guest accommodations
- **Penalties**: National penalties apply
- **Sources**: https://www.tpdco.org/accommodation/short-term-rentals/ ; bnbcalc.com/blog/short-term-rental-regulation/Negril-Jamaica-Guide; Kingston guide
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tpdco.org/accommodation/short-term-rentals/](https://www.tpdco.org/accommodation/short-term-rentals/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-jamaica-negril/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-jamaica-negril/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-japan-kyoto"></a>Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-japan-kyoto`
- **Location**: Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — minpaku license under national law plus stricter local ordinance
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — income taxable
- **Permit Fee**: Government application fees are minor (~¥10,000–¥30,000), but fire safety compliance upgrades and professional Administrative Scrivener (Gyoseishoshi) filing fees typically range from ¥650,000 to ¥1,000,000+ depending on the building's age.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No, but absent-owner properties require nearby caretaker
- **Rental Day Cap**: ~60 days/year in residential zones (Jan 15/16 – Mar 15/16 only); 180 days if owner resident or certified machiya
- **Occupancy Limit**: Min. 3.3 m² per guest (national baseline)
- **Tax Rate**: National rental income tax; 10% consumption tax above ¥10m revenue; Kyoto City Accommodation Tax per guest/night: <¥6,000 is ¥200, ¥6,000–¥19,999 is ¥400, ¥20,000–¥49,999 is ¥1,000, ¥50,000–¥99,999 is ¥4,000, and ≥¥100,000 is ¥10,000.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Residential-zone operation banned during peak tourist seasons; commercial zones more permissive
- **Minimum Stay**: Previously 2+ nights; later eased in many areas
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration number display required
- **Effective Date**: 2018
- **Compliance Notes**: Manager must be able to reach property within 10 minutes to handle complaints; certified machiya townhouses may operate year-round
- **Key Notes**: Among Japan's strictest local minpaku regimes due to overtourism backlash
- **Penalties**: National penalties apply (up to JPY 1,000,000 / 6 months prison)
- **Sources**: https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/sankan/page/0000226090.html ; e-housing.jp; japan-realestate-analytics.com; japan-property.jp; keycafe.com; heritagehomesjapan.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/sankan/page/0000226090.html](https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/sankan/page/0000226090.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-japan-kyoto/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-japan-kyoto/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="intl-japan-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Japan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-japan-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Japan (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — notification (届出) registration with local government; registration number must be displayed
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — rental income taxable and must be declared
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — but a licensed manager required if owner not present
- **Rental Day Cap**: 180 nights/year (counted April 1–March 31)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Min. 3.3 m² floor space per guest
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax applies; 20.42% withholding for non-residents
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Treated like residential property; local zoning applies; ~99% of condo bylaws prohibit minpaku
- **Minimum Stay**: None under standard minpaku (Tokku/Special Zone requires 2-night min)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended, not mandated nationally
- **Platform Obligations**: Listings must display registration number; platforms remove unregistered listings
- **Effective Date**: 2018-06-15
- **Compliance Notes**: Bi-monthly guest reporting to prefectural governor (15th of even months); fire-safety conformity certificate required; exceeding 180 days requires a hotel/ryokan (Simple Lodging) license
- **Key Notes**: Private Lodging Business Act (住宅宿泊事業法 / Minpaku Law); ~33,618 registered properties as of July 2025
- **Penalties**: Fines up to JPY 1,000,000 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment; first criminal prosecution Jan 2026
- **Sources**: https://taiwanstay.net.tw ; MLIT Minpaku Portal; japan-realestate-analytics.com; lodgecompliance.com; keycafe.com; getproofsnap.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://taiwanstay.net.tw](https://taiwanstay.net.tw)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-japan-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-japan-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-japan-niseko"></a>Niseko / Hokkaido, Hokkaido
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-japan-niseko`
- **Location**: Niseko / Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Japan (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Minpaku Law permit required; health/safety inspection; Hokkaido Prefecture additional rules
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Minpaku permit fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 180 nights/year maximum (Minpaku Law); some municipalities more restrictive
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Japan Consumption Tax 10% + Hokkaido Accommodation Tax ¥200/night (stays >¥10,000)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: 180-night/year cap; some Hokkaido municipalities ban Minpaku entirely
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Some Hokkaido municipalities have banned Minpaku entirely
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — Minpaku registration on all platforms
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: World-famous ski resort. Minpaku Law 180-day cap applies nationwide. Hokkaido added accommodation tax 2024. Some municipalities in Hokkaido banned Minpaku entirely.
- **Key Notes**: Minpaku Law: 180-night/year cap; Hokkaido accommodation tax from 2024; some municipalities ban entirely; up to ¥1,000,000 fine.
- **Penalties**: Up to ¥1,000,000 (≈$6,500)
- **Sources**: https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/minpaku/
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/minpaku/](https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/minpaku/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-japan-niseko/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-japan-niseko/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-japan-okinawa"></a>Okinawa, Okinawa Prefecture
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-japan-okinawa`
- **Location**: Okinawa, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Minpaku Law permit + Okinawa Prefecture special tourism zone rules
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Minpaku permit fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 180 nights/year (Minpaku Law)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Japan CT 10% + Okinawa Accommodation Tax ¥100–¥200/night (new 2024)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: 180-night cap; US military presence affects some zones
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: US military zone restrictions in some areas
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — Minpaku platform registration
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Minpaku Law applies with 180-night/year cap. New Okinawa accommodation tax from 2024. US military presence affects availability in some zones.
- **Key Notes**: Minpaku 180-night cap; new Okinawa accommodation tax 2024; US base zone restrictions; up to ¥1,000,000 fine.
- **Penalties**: Up to ¥1,000,000 (≈$6,500)
- **Sources**: https://www.pref.okinawa.jp
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.pref.okinawa.jp](https://www.pref.okinawa.jp)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-japan-okinawa/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-japan-okinawa/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-japan-osaka"></a>Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-japan-osaka`
- **Location**: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes. Either a standard minpaku notification (届出) under the Private Lodging Business Act, a tokku (special zone) minpaku certification, or a hotel/ryokan license. As of ~October 2025, Osaka City suspended acceptance of NEW special-zone (tokku) minpaku applications.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes. Rental income is taxable and must be declared; operators must register with local government.
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (registration/notification and fire-safety compliance costs apply; varies by scheme)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Standard minpaku: 180 nights/year (counted April 1–March 31). Tokku (special zone) minpaku: no annual cap (365-day operation) but new applications suspended.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Minimum floor area of 3.3 m² per guest under the Minpaku Law
- **Tax Rate**: Unknown (national income tax on rental income; Osaka also levies an accommodation tax). Exact STR-specific rate not sourced.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Minpaku development proceeding in residential areas; residential tenants facing eviction pressure
- **Minimum Stay**: Tokku (special zone) minpaku: minimum 2 nights (max 9). Standard minpaku: no national minimum.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: City froze new tokku applications in late 2025 partly due to nuisance/violation density (e.g., 17 facilities packed into a ~500 m² area of Naniwa Ward cited).
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended/advisable; not explicitly confirmed as mandatory in sourced material
- **Platform Obligations**: Operators must hold a registration number; unlicensed operation is enforced. Platform-specific listing obligations not detailed in sources.
- **Effective Date**: Minpaku Law effective June 2018; tokku scheme since 2016; Osaka City new-application freeze announced ~October 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Osaka's minpaku regulations permit private short-term rental conversions, but tenant protections appear limited. Property owners can convert residential units to tourist lodging with limited notice to existing residents.
- **Key Notes**: ['Minpaku (private STR) development expanding in Osaka residential neighborhoods', 'Residential tenants report being pressured to vacate for STR conversions', "Suggests enforcement gaps or insufficient tenant protection in Osaka's minpaku rules"]
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/development-of-private-minpaku-lodging-in-osaka-pressures-reporter-to-move-out/ar-AA21d7t5
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/minpaku/](https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/minpaku/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-japan-osaka/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-japan-osaka/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-18 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-18

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### <a id="intl-jp-tokyo"></a>Tokyo, Tokyo
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-jp-tokyo`
- **Location**: Tokyo, Japan (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (minpaku notification)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Notification fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 180 days/yr national cap
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Accommodation tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Many wards limit to weekends/holidays only
- **Minimum Stay**: Varies
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Ward-level restrictions
- **Insurance Required**: Required
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes - minpaku number required
- **Effective Date**: Current; tightening 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Minpaku law: 180-day national cap; wards add weekend-only restrictions.
- **Key Notes**: 180-day cap; many wards restrict to weekends/holidays only.
- **Penalties**: Fines; registration revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/minpaku/ ; Rent Responsibly 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/minpaku/](https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/minpaku/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-jp-tokyo/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-jp-tokyo/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-japan-tokyo-23-wards"></a>Tokyo (23 Wards), Tokyo Metropolis
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-japan-tokyo-23-wards`
- **Location**: Tokyo (23 Wards), Tokyo Metropolis, Japan (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — minpaku notification plus ward-specific ordinances
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — income taxable
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No, but designated manager required if owner absent
- **Rental Day Cap**: 180 days national cap; many wards restrict to weekends/holidays only (e.g., Shinjuku, Nerima, Bunkyo); Toshima 120 days from April 2026; Shibuya school holidays only
- **Occupancy Limit**: Min. 3.3 m² per guest
- **Tax Rate**: National income tax; Tokyo accommodation tax applies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Residential enclaves heavily time-restricted or off-limits; Chuo-ku bans weekday rentals
- **Minimum Stay**: None under standard minpaku
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration number display required
- **Effective Date**: 2018
- **Compliance Notes**: Rules vary by ward and change frequently; neighbor notification often required; Shinjuku suspended 12 operators in 2025-26 enforcement
- **Key Notes**: Fragmented ward-by-ward regime; commercial/mixed-use districts more permissive than residential
- **Penalties**: National penalties apply (up to JPY 1,000,000 / 6 months prison)
- **Sources**: https://www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/english/topics/2018/0614_01.html ; getproofsnap.com; keycafe.com; japan-property.jp; e-housing.jp
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/english/topics/2018/0614_01.html](https://www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/english/topics/2018/0614_01.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-japan-tokyo-23-wards/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-japan-tokyo-23-wards/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-jordan-amman"></a>Amman, Amman Governorate
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-jordan-amman`
- **Location**: Amman, Amman Governorate, Jordan (Middle East)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No specific STR license confirmed; municipal registration may apply — check Greater Amman Municipality
- **Tax Registration Required**: Possibly — owners advised to consult accountant on registering the activity
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown — No specific STR licensing or registration fee schedule for Amman has been published by Greater Amman Municipality or the Jordan Tourism Board in authoritative sources.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None confirmed
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — No specific per-property guest occupancy limit for STRs in Amman has been identified in official sources.
- **Tax Rate**: Jordan's general sales tax (GST, equivalent to VAT) is 16% on services including commercial accommodation. No Amman-specific STR occupancy or tourism tax has been separately identified in official sources.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Municipal registration requirements vary; check Greater Amman Municipality
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — No minimum stay requirement for STRs in Amman has been identified in official sources.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — No density or concentration caps for STRs in Amman have been identified in official sources.
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Unknown — Jordan has not published platform-specific STR data-sharing or registration-verification obligations in official sources as of July 2026.
- **Effective Date**: Unknown — Jordan does not have a comprehensive national STR regulatory framework with a defined effective date; hosts are advised to check with the Greater Amman Municipality and the Jordan Tourism Board.
- **Compliance Notes**: Largest STR market in Jordan (~1,400 active listings) with a low regulation profile and ~0.1% registered listings
- **Key Notes**: No distinct STR ordinance beyond general municipal/national requirements; hosts advised to verify with local municipality
- **Penalties**: Unknown — No specific penalty schedule for non-compliant STR operators in Amman has been published in authoritative official sources.
- **Sources**: https://www.airroi.com/airbnb-data/jordan/amman/amman; https://www.expatfocus.com/jordan/guide/jordan-property-letting
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-jordan-amman/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-jordan-amman/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-jordan-aqaba"></a>Aqaba, Aqaba Governorate
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-jordan-aqaba`
- **Location**: Aqaba, Aqaba Governorate, Jordan (Middle East)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Separate ASEZA (Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority) registration and letting rules apply
- **Tax Registration Required**: Per ASEZA rules; owners should verify directly
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown — No specific STR licensing or registration fee schedule for Aqaba has been published by the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) or Jordan Tourism Board in authoritative sources.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — Jordan does not currently enforce an annual rental-day cap on STRs in Aqaba; no such limit has been identified in official sources.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — No specific per-property guest occupancy limit for STRs in Aqaba has been identified in official sources.
- **Tax Rate**: Unknown (special economic zone regime)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Governed by ASEZA's own land and property rules separate from national framework
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — No minimum stay requirement for STRs in Aqaba has been identified in official sources.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — No density or concentration caps for STRs in Aqaba have been identified in official sources. Note: Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) applies a 0% general sales tax rate within the zone.
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Unknown — Jordan has not published platform-specific STR data-sharing or registration-verification obligations in official sources as of July 2026.
- **Effective Date**: Unknown — Jordan does not have a comprehensive national STR regulatory framework with a defined effective date; hosts are advised to check with the local municipality and Jordan Tourism Board.
- **Compliance Notes**: Foreign owners should check with ASEZA directly for current registration and letting requirements
- **Key Notes**: Distinct from national baseline because the Aqaba Special Economic Zone has its own property and letting regime
- **Penalties**: Unknown — No specific penalty schedule for non-compliant STR operators in Aqaba has been published in authoritative official sources.
- **Sources**: https://www.expatfocus.com/jordan/guide/jordan-property-letting
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-jordan-aqaba/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-jordan-aqaba/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-jordan-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Jordan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-jordan-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Jordan (Middle East)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No comprehensive national STR licensing; municipal permits or Jordan Tourism Board approval may apply for commercial accommodation
- **Tax Registration Required**: Possibly — commercial short-term accommodation may attract different tax treatment; advice to register activity recommended
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown — No dedicated STR licensing fee schedule has been published by Jordan's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (MoTA) as of July 2026.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None nationally
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — No national occupancy limit specific to short-term rentals has been legislated in Jordan.
- **Tax Rate**: Unknown — No specific STR or vacation-rental tax rate has been publicly legislated at the national level in Jordan as of July 2026. General Sales Tax (GST) of 16% applies to commercial accommodation services under Jordanian tax law; applicability to individual STR hosts is unclear without formal STR-specific legislation.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Vary by municipality; some require landlord/property registration
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — No statutory minimum stay requirement for short-term rentals exists under Jordanian national law as of July 2026.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None nationally
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated; recommended (specialized STR insurance advised)
- **Platform Obligations**: Unknown — No platform data-sharing, registration verification, or delisting obligations have been formally legislated in Jordan as of July 2026.
- **Effective Date**: Unknown — Jordan has no dedicated national STR regulatory framework with a named effective date as of July 2026. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities operates under the Tourism Law and its by-laws governing classified hotels and furnished apartments, but Airbnb-style short-term rentals in private residences fall in a regulatory grey area.
- **Compliance Notes**: No comprehensive national framework specifically governing short-term holiday lets as of 2024-2026; requirements evolving
- **Key Notes**: Hosting via Airbnb generally permitted; landlords advised to check local municipality and Jordan Tourism Board before listing
- **Penalties**: Unknown — No STR-specific penalty regime has been publicly enacted in Jordan as of July 2026.
- **Sources**: https://www.expatfocus.com/jordan/guide/jordan-property-letting; https://www.airroi.com/airbnb-data/jordan
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-jordan-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-jordan-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-kazakhstan-almaty"></a>Almaty, Almaty City
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-kazakhstan-almaty`
- **Location**: Almaty, Almaty City, Kazakhstan (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No — Business IP Registry Only
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 3% under simplified IP tax regime
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in residential areas
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: No
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: Hosts must register as an Individual Entrepreneur (IP) and report rental income. No special tourism permit is needed for residential apartments.
- **Key Notes**: IP tax registration required for reporting income.
- **Penalties**: Fines for unregistered business activities
- **Sources**: Kazakhstan State Revenue Committee 2025
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-kazakhstan-almaty/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-kazakhstan-almaty/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-kenya-mombasa"></a>Mombasa, Mombasa
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-kenya-mombasa`
- **Location**: Mombasa, Kenya (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Kenya Tourism Regulatory Authority (KTRA): Application fee KES 1,000 (first-time). Annual license for a serviced apartment: KES 26,000. Single Business Permit from Mombasa County Government: approximately KES 10,000 annually.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No statutory primary residence requirement identified for STR operators in Kenya.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None identified — Kenya has no annual night cap on STR activity.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not specifically legislated for STR; subject to physical capacity of the property and local planning standards.
- **Tax Rate**: Rental income subject to Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) regulations. Residential rental income tax: 7.5% (monthly gross rent, monthly installment tax for residential). Commercial/furnished apartment rental income subject to standard corporate/individual income tax rates. VAT (16%) if annual turnover exceeds KES 8 million. Tourism levy may apply depending on classification. Withholding Tax on rent: 10% if payer is a company.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Zoning restrictions may apply in Mombasa County's residential areas; future discussions around zoning for STRs in residential zones are anticipated. No active comprehensive zoning ban on STRs as of 2026.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay requirement. STRs are generally defined as furnished accommodations rented for periods typically from one night up to several months (generally not exceeding six months).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No density rules identified for Mombasa STR operations as of July 2026.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated by law. Advisable for liability coverage; may be required under KTRA licensing conditions depending on property category.
- **Platform Obligations**: No specific platform obligations published under Kenyan law. The Kenya Tourism Act requires STR operators to be registered with the KTRA; platforms are not currently compelled by law to verify host registration.
- **Effective Date**: Kenya Tourism Act (No. 28 of 2011) and KTRA licensing framework: ongoing. County business permit requirements: annually renewed.
- **Compliance Notes**: All STR operators in Kenya (including Mombasa) must register with the Kenya Tourism Regulatory Authority (KTRA) and obtain the relevant facility license (serviced apartment, holiday home, etc.). A Single Business Permit from Mombasa County Government is also mandatory. KRA compliance for rental income tax is required. As of 2025–2026, Mombasa operates with LOW STR regulation intensity; only approximately 3% of active listings carry a documented license, indicating widespread informal operation.
- **Key Notes**: Mombasa is a high-growth STR market: 3,935 active listings as of June 2026, with revenue up 36.4% and active listings up 21.9% year-on-year (June 2025–June 2026). The market scores 91/100 on AirDNA's Market Score. Despite formal licensing requirements, enforcement is currently limited, resulting in a largely informal market. The Tourism Act and KTRA framework provide the legal basis for licensing but active compliance rates remain very low.
- **Penalties**: Penalties for operating without a KTRA license under the Tourism Act (No. 28 of 2011). Tax penalties under the Kenya Tax Procedures Act for income non-declaration. Specific STR fine amounts: not published in available sources.
- **Sources**: https://www.lodgecompliance.com/countries/kenya, https://www.ktra.go.ke/, https://www.revenue.go.ke/, https://www.airdna.co/vacation-rental-data/app/ke/default/mombasa/overview
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-kenya-mombasa/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-kenya-mombasa/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-kenya-nairobi"></a>Nairobi, Nairobi
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-kenya-nairobi`
- **Location**: Nairobi, Kenya (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — TRA licence plus Nairobi County Single Business Permit
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (KRA; VAT 16% for companies; 2% tourism levy)
- **Permit Fee**: KES 1,000 TRA application; ~KES 26,000/yr serviced apartment licence; County permit ~KES 10,000
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: VAT 16% (companies); 2% Tourism Levy; income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Estate/residents' association rules common in areas like Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Westlands
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Same as national; 2% levy via platforms
- **Effective Date**: 2024 mandatory registration & inspections
- **Compliance Notes**: Follows national TRA framework; intensified inspections by NGAOs; CCTV and guest-ID recording required
- **Key Notes**: Highest concentration of Kenyan STR listings; security-driven oversight
- **Penalties**: Same as national (fines, possible closure)
- **Sources**: https://nairobi.go.ke/nairobi-city-county-government-unified-business-permit-ubp-permit-process ; realtors.co.ke; bomahut.com; nation.africa; psra.go.ke
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://nairobi.go.ke/nairobi-city-county-government-unified-business-permit-ubp-permit-process](https://nairobi.go.ke/nairobi-city-county-government-unified-business-permit-ubp-permit-process)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-kenya-nairobi/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-kenya-nairobi/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-kenya-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Kenya
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-kenya-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Kenya (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — TRA registration/licensing for accommodation establishments (commercial/multi-unit operators)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: KES 1,000 one-off application; ~KES 26,000/yr annual licence for serviced apartments; County Single Business Permit ~KES 10,000
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 2%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Estate/community rules may apply; not nationally codified for STR
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended; home insurance advised (not strictly mandated)
- **Platform Obligations**: Digital hospitality platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Jumia) required to collect and remit 2% tourism levy on short-term rental bookings
- **Effective Date**: Tourism Act 2011 / 2014 Regulations; 2024 mandatory registration; 2% levy fully in place by end-June 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Short-term rental operators using digital platforms must ensure the 2% tourism levy is collected and remitted by platform operators. The expansion brings STR platforms into the same tax regime as traditional tourism accommodation providers. Hosts using these platforms should verify compliance with their platform provider.
- **Key Notes**: ['2% tourism levy now applies to Airbnb, Booking.com, and Jumia STR listings', 'Levy applies to digital hospitality platform bookings', 'Aligns STR taxation with traditional hotel sector', 'Implementation timeline and enforcement mechanism not specified']
- **Penalties**: 10% of licence fee/month for late renewal; fine up to KES 100,000 or up to 18 months jail for operating unlicensed
- **Sources**: https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/stref-farlcd/index-eng.html ; realtors.co.ke; tra.go.ke; techweez.com; houzez.co.ke; nation.africa; airbnb.com/help/article/3074
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/stref-farlcd/index-eng.html](https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/stref-farlcd/index-eng.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-kenya-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-kenya-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-20 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-20

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### <a id="intl-kosovo-pristina"></a>Pristina, Pristina District
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-kosovo-pristina`
- **Location**: Pristina, Pristina District, Kosovo (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No — Business registration optional
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 9% flat tax on rental income reported quarterly to the Tax Administration of Kosovo (ATK)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in residential areas
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: No specific municipal short-term rental permits or caps exist. Hosts must register and declare all rental income to the Tax Administration of Kosovo (ATK) and pay the 9% flat tax quarterly.
- **Key Notes**: 9% flat tax on rental income declared quarterly; no STR licensing or caps currently exist.
- **Penalties**: Fines or penalties under general tax code for unregistered income
- **Sources**: Tax Administration of Kosovo (ATK) Guidelines 2025
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-kosovo-pristina/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-kosovo-pristina/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-kuwait-kuwait-city"></a>Kuwait City, Al Asimah
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-kuwait-kuwait-city`
- **Location**: Kuwait City, Al Asimah, Kuwait (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: No publicly listed STR-specific license fee found. Commercial tourism accommodation requires a license from the Kuwait Tourism Projects Company or the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Exact fees: Unknown.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — no specific primary residency requirement for STR published by Kuwait authorities.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — no annual night cap legislation identified for Kuwait.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no specific STR occupancy limit published.
- **Tax Rate**: Kuwait has no personal income tax and no VAT/GST as of 2026. No specific tourism/accommodation tax applicable to STR hosts. Corporate entities may be subject to the National Labour Support Tax (NLST) and Zakat if applicable.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Residential properties in Kuwait City are generally not permitted for commercial accommodation use without appropriate licensing. Commercial zoning or tourism zone designation required for lawful STR operation.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no minimum stay requirement published.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — no specific mandate identified.
- **Platform Obligations**: Unknown — Kuwait does not appear to have published platform-specific obligations for STR marketplaces as of 2026.
- **Effective Date**: Kuwait Decree Law No. 95/2024 (rental law amendments): effective from publication in the Kuwait Official Gazette, September 15, 2024.
- **Compliance Notes**: Kuwait operates under Decree Law No. 95/2024, which amended the 1978 Lease Law (Decree Law No. 35/1978), requiring written and notarized lease contracts. Short-term rentals in residential areas of Kuwait City exist in a heavily restricted environment due to cultural norms, Ministry of Interior regulations on foreign resident registration, and the absence of a clear legal STR framework. Airbnb and similar platforms list some Kuwait City properties but the legal basis is unclear. Kuwait does not have a dedicated STR regulatory framework analogous to Dubai's DTCM holiday homes system.
- **Key Notes**: Kuwait City represents a high-restriction, low-transparency STR environment. There is no publicly accessible dedicated STR licensing portal. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the General Authority for Tourism regulate commercial accommodation. Non-Kuwaiti residents face additional constraints related to residency permit conditions. Cultural and legal norms strongly discourage informal/unlicensed hospitality businesses.
- **Penalties**: Penalties for illegal commercial activity under Kuwaiti Commercial Law; potential deportation risk for expatriate operators of unlicensed accommodations. Specific STR fines: Unknown.
- **Sources**: https://alsubaielawfirm.com/en/kuwait-rental-law-amendments/, https://www.asarlegal.com/important-amendments-to-the-kuwait-lease-law/, https://e.gov.kw/sites/kgoEnglish/Pages/Eservices/MOCIEservices.aspx
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-kuwait-kuwait-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-kuwait-kuwait-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-kyrgyzstan-bishkek"></a>Bishkek, Bishkek
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-kyrgyzstan-bishkek`
- **Location**: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **None**
- **Permit / License Required**: No dedicated national STR/vacation-rental licensing law identified as of mid-2026. STR properties are generally understood as furnished spaces leased for temporary stays by tourists or business travelers. Subletting for STR purposes is permitted if the property owner's explicit consent is obtained and clearly stated in the lease agreement. General business registration required for commercial operators.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — commercial STR operators are subject to general Kyrgyz tax obligations including income tax and sales/VAT equivalent. Guest registration (migration card / registration with local authorities) is required for foreign visitors staying in any accommodation, including STR properties. Hosts have reporting obligations for foreign guest stays.
- **Permit Fee**: No STR-specific permit fee identified. General business registration fees apply under Kyrgyz commercial law.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — no statutory STR primary-residence requirement identified.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — no annual night cap legislation identified.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no STR-specific occupancy cap identified. General building safety standards (adequate exits, structural safety) apply.
- **Tax Rate**: VAT: 12% (standard Kyrgyz VAT rate). Individual income tax: 10% flat rate. Patent tax system may apply for small individual STR operators (simplified regime). Exact STR-specific composite tax rate: Unknown — verify with the Kyrgyz State Tax Service (salyk.kg).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unknown — no specific Bishkek STR zoning code identified. Bishkek city council has initiated public discussions on urban land-use regulation in 2026. General residential/commercial zoning laws apply.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no statutory minimum stay identified.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no STR density rules identified.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown as a mandatory requirement. However, proposed amendments to state property lease rules (March 2026) introduce an insurance requirement for certain leased properties when mandated by law or lease agreement.
- **Platform Obligations**: No formal platform-accountability or mandatory data-sharing framework enacted. International platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com) operate in Kyrgyzstan without stringent government registration or tax-remittance obligations imposed on platforms.
- **Effective Date**: Unknown — no specific STR regulation enacted. General standardization law: January 11, 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Kyrgyzstan does not have a specific health and safety code for STR, but general standards apply (structural safety, sanitation, fire safety). Failure to comply with foreign guest registration requirements may lead to fines. Subletting for STR requires explicit landlord consent. The Kyrgyz STR market is unregulated in terms of dedicated STR law, but general commercial, tax, and migration laws apply. The new 'On Standardization' law (signed January 11, 2025) and broader EAEU technical regulations may eventually affect accommodation standards.
- **Key Notes**: Kyrgyzstan offers an operator-friendly STR environment with no dedicated licensing framework. The key compliance obligation is foreign guest registration with local migration authorities. Subletting requires landlord consent. VAT (12%) and income tax (10% flat rate) apply to commercial operators. The patent tax system offers a simplified regime for small operators. Bishkek is a growing market for business travel and tourism STR.
- **Penalties**: Failure to register foreign guests: fines under Kyrgyz migration law. VAT/tax non-compliance: penalties under Kyrgyz Tax Code. Specific STR operating-without-permit penalties: Unknown (no dedicated STR law).
- **Sources**: https://www.salyk.kg/, https://open.kg/en/tourist/legislation/, https://www.gov.kg/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-kyrgyzstan-bishkek/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-kyrgyzstan-bishkek/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-laos-luang-prabang"></a>Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-laos-luang-prabang`
- **Location**: Luang Prabang, Laos (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown — specific STR licensing fees not publicly itemised; general tourism business registration fees apply under the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — no published annual night cap specific to STR identified; overall stay governed by tourist visa (typically 30 days)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — guesthouse classification under Law on Tourism (Amended) No. 32/NA caps properties at a maximum of 14 rooms
- **Tax Rate**: Unknown exact rate; Laos applies a 10% VAT and a turnover/income tax on commercial accommodation businesses; specific STR withholding rates not separately published
- **Zoning Restrictions**: All temporary accommodation businesses (hotels, guesthouses, resorts, motels, tourist boats, caravans) must register with the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism under the Law on Tourism (Amended) 2013. As of May 2026, the Lao PDR government has tightened tourist-entry rules requiring confirmed hotel/registered-accommodation bookings, reinforcing that foreign tourists must stay in registered premises only.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no minimum night requirement published for STR
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Unknown — no specific OTA/platform collection-and-remittance rules publicly gazetted for Laos as of July 2026
- **Effective Date**: Law on Tourism (Amended): 24 July 2013; tightened tourist entry rules: effective May 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Laos regulates all accommodation under the Law on Tourism (Amended), No. 32/NA (24 July 2013), which requires all places of temporary accommodation to be registered, classified, and licensed. Airbnb-style private home rentals are not explicitly banned but fall into a legal grey zone, as foreign tourists are expected to stay in registered premises. As of May 2026, the government further tightened entry rules requiring tour operators to provide confirmed hotel bookings for foreign visitors, indicating greater scrutiny of informal accommodation. The National Tourism Authority (Tourism Development Department, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism) is the primary regulator.
- **Key Notes**: No dedicated national STR/Airbnb-specific regulation exists in Laos as of July 2026. All accommodation businesses must register and obtain a licence under the 2013 Tourism Law. Unregistered private rental of rooms to foreign tourists is legally risky and may constitute operating an unlicensed accommodation business. Luang Prabang is a UNESCO World Heritage City, and local heritage-zone rules may add further operational constraints.
- **Penalties**: Unknown — penalties for unlicensed accommodation operations are outlined in the Law on Tourism but specific fines/jail terms for STR non-compliance are not separately published
- **Sources**: http://lsp.moic.gov.la/index.php?r=site/displaylegal&id=109, https://mekongtourism.org/lao-pdr-tightens-tourist-entry-rules-to-strengthen-tourism-management/, https://www.tourismlaos.org/, https://www.nationthailand.com/international/30211168
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-laos-luang-prabang/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-laos-luang-prabang/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-laos-vientiane"></a>Vientiane, Vientiane
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-laos-vientiane`
- **Location**: Vientiane, Laos (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (No specific municipal short-term rental license exists)
- **Tax Registration Required**: No (unless operating as a formal hotel/guesthouse business)
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits based on habitable area
- **Tax Rate**: Standard personal income tax on rental yields
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: No
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Low-regulation, informal market. No specific short-term rental registry or day caps exist. However, foreign nationals must comply with local visa regulations, and sub-leasing properties without landlord consent is strictly prohibited.
- **Key Notes**: Very low regulation. No specific STR registry or caps; check landlord permissions and visa/residency laws.
- **Penalties**: None for short-term letting specifically; standard landlord-tenant civil dispute penalties apply.
- **Sources**: http://www.bned.moic.gov.la/en/formalities/664 ; Laos Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [http://www.bned.moic.gov.la/en/formalities/664](http://www.bned.moic.gov.la/en/formalities/664)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-laos-vientiane/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-laos-vientiane/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-latvia-riga"></a>Riga, Riga
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-latvia-riga`
- **Location**: Riga, Latvia (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (National registry registration required under EU short-term rental regulations)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard capacity limits based on habitable space
- **Tax Rate**: Standard Latvian personal income tax (10% flat rate if declared as rental income without costs), plus municipal tourism levy
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: No
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes (Mandatory transaction and host data sharing with local authorities)
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: In transition to full alignment with the EU short-term rental database and registration rules. Hosts must display a unique registration number on all online listings. Income must be declared to the State Revenue Service (VID). Hosts are responsible for collecting the municipal tourist tax.
- **Key Notes**: EU-compliant registration required. Income must be declared to the State Revenue Service (VID).
- **Penalties**: Administrative fines by VID for unregistered shadow economy activity.
- **Sources**: https://www.em.gov.lv/en/article/latvia-along-other-eu-countries-there-plan-establish-short-term-rental-regulations-reduce-shadow-economy ; Latvian Ministry of Economics / Riga City Council
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.em.gov.lv/en/article/latvia-along-other-eu-countries-there-plan-establish-short-term-rental-regulations-reduce-shadow-economy](https://www.em.gov.lv/en/article/latvia-along-other-eu-countries-there-plan-establish-short-term-rental-regulations-reduce-shadow-economy)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-latvia-riga/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-latvia-riga/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-lebanon-beirut"></a>Beirut, Beirut
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-lebanon-beirut`
- **Location**: Beirut, Lebanon (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Ministry of Tourism registration legally required but lightly enforced)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Nominal registration fees
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits based on habitable area
- **Tax Rate**: Standard graduated rental income tax (practically unenforced)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: No (but recommended)
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: While registration with the Ministry of Tourism is officially required under national hospitality decrees, local economic and political conditions mean regulations and tax collection are virtually unenforced. Airbnb operates freely.
- **Key Notes**: Ministry registration officially required but largely unenforced; no rental caps.
- **Penalties**: Negligible enforcement. Theoretical fines for unregistered commercial hotel establishments do not target individual STR hosts in practice.
- **Sources**: https://www.mot.gov.lb ; Lebanese Ministry of Tourism
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mot.gov.lb](https://www.mot.gov.lb)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-lebanon-beirut/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-lebanon-beirut/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-libya-tripoli"></a>Tripoli, Tripoli
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-libya-tripoli`
- **Location**: Tripoli, Libya (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **None**
- **Permit / License Required**: Unknown — Libya does not have a publicly documented, functioning national STR licensing framework as of mid-2026. The country's ongoing political instability (dual-government situation between Tripoli-based GNU and Benghazi-based HoR) means that formal regulatory infrastructure for STR/vacation rentals is effectively absent or unenforced. Traditional accommodation contracts in Libya are typically 6 months or longer. Some informal STR activity exists via platforms such as Airbnb.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Unknown — Libya's tax administration capacity is severely limited by political fragmentation. No publicly accessible STR tax registration framework identified. General business registration and income tax obligations theoretically apply under Libyan commercial law, but enforcement is inconsistent.
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown — no STR-specific fee schedule identified.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — no statutory requirement identified.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — no legislation identified.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no STR-specific occupancy regulations identified.
- **Tax Rate**: Unknown — Libya nominally applies a general income tax and business tax, but practical tax enforcement in Tripoli is highly inconsistent due to political instability. No tourism/accommodation-specific tax rate confirmed for STR operators.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unknown — no accessible municipal zoning code for STR in Tripoli identified.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no statutory minimum stay identified. Traditional rental contracts are typically 6 months or more.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no density rules identified.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — no mandatory STR insurance requirement identified.
- **Platform Obligations**: No platform-accountability framework enacted or enforced. Airbnb listings exist in Tripoli (available on airbnb.com/tripoli-district-libya/stays) but operate without a formal regulatory framework or government data-sharing agreement.
- **Effective Date**: Unknown — no identifiable STR regulatory enactment.
- **Compliance Notes**: Libya's political and security instability renders formal STR regulation largely non-functional as of mid-2026. The GNU (Government of National Unity) based in Tripoli nominally controls western Libya but has limited capacity to enforce commercial regulations. Traditional rental norms (6-month+ contracts, full advance payment) dominate the market. A small number of STR/Airbnb listings do exist in Tripoli. Foreign visitors should also consult current travel advisories (most Western governments advise against all travel to Libya). Security conditions and regulatory enforcement can change rapidly.
- **Key Notes**: Libya is not a standard STR regulatory environment. There is no functioning national tourism authority STR framework. The practical status is 'None' (no enacted STR-specific law), though general commercial and property law nominally applies. Extreme caution is advised for any STR investment or operation in Tripoli given ongoing conflict and governance challenges.
- **Penalties**: Unknown — formal STR penalty framework not identified.
- **Sources**: https://www.airbnb.com/tripoli-district-libya/stays, https://www.expatarrivals.com/africa/libya/accommodation-libya
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-libya-tripoli/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-libya-tripoli/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-liechtenstein-nationwide"></a>Liechtenstein (Nationwide), Liechtenstein
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-liechtenstein-nationwide`
- **Location**: Liechtenstein (Nationwide), Liechtenstein (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No dedicated national STR-specific license law exists. Liechtenstein is not an EU member state and is therefore not bound by EU Regulation 2024/1028. General business/trade registration may apply depending on the scale of operation. Operators should check with the Office of Economic Affairs (Amt für Volkswirtschaft) for any applicable trade/commercial registration requirements.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: No specific national STR registration or licensing fee schedule identified. General trade/commercial registration fees may apply for commercial-scale operations.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No national primary-residence requirement for STR identified.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No national rental day cap identified.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No national STR-specific occupancy limit identified. General building/safety regulations may apply.
- **Tax Rate**: VAT on accommodation (hotels, private rentals, camping etc.) is 3.8% — the reduced rate under Liechtenstein's harmonised VAT system with Switzerland (standard rate 8.1%). No nationwide tourist/occupancy tax specific to STRs has been identified at the national level; any local visitor taxes would be set by individual municipalities (Gemeinden).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No dedicated national STR zoning framework identified. Land use and building regulations are governed at the municipal (Gemeinde) level under the Baugesetz (Building Law). Hosts should verify with their local commune.
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum stay requirement identified.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No national density/concentration cap for STRs identified.
- **Insurance Required**: No national mandatory STR insurance requirement identified. General liability/property insurance is advisable.
- **Platform Obligations**: Liechtenstein is not an EU member state and is not subject to EU Regulation 2024/1028 on STR data sharing (effective May 20, 2026 for EU Member States). No equivalent national platform obligation law identified.
- **Effective Date**: No dedicated national STR law with a specific effective date identified as of 2026-07-30.
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: No STR-specific national penalty regime identified. General commercial law and municipal regulations may provide enforcement mechanisms.
- **Sources**: LawfulStay
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-liechtenstein-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-liechtenstein-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="intl-lithuania-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Lithuania
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-lithuania-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Lithuania (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes - business certificate or registered individual activity for accommodation services
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Business certificate fee set by municipality per number of days
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No annual rental day cap exists under Lithuanian law. Lithuania does not impose night limits or annual caps on the number of days a property may be rented on a short-term basis.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No specific national statutory occupancy limit for short-term rentals. General building safety and fire safety standards apply to accommodation premises under Lithuanian law.
- **Tax Rate**: Business certificate (municipal, per-day, capped at €45,000/yr, excess at PIT); or individual activity at PIT 15%/20%; VAT with no registration threshold for accommodation
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No specific national zoning restrictions on short-term rentals identified. Municipal authorities may apply local zoning rules. Rural/agritourism homestay development is supported by national policy.
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum stay requirement for short-term rentals in Lithuania.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No national density rules or caps on STR concentration per area identified in Lithuania.
- **Insurance Required**: No specific national statutory insurance requirement for STR hosts identified. Commercial accommodation operators are subject to general civil liability obligations under Lithuanian law.
- **Platform Obligations**: EU Regulation 2024/1028 data-sharing applies from May 2026; Airbnb shares host data with VMI
- **Effective Date**: E.Tourist guest data reporting became mandatory for all accommodation providers including individual STR hosts from January 2025. EU Regulation 2024/1028 on STR registration took effect in 2024 and requires member states to implement host registration and unique identification numbers.
- **Compliance Notes**: Hygiene passport may be required in certain cases; compulsory health insurance charge with accommodation business certificate
- **Key Notes**: No STR-specific rules; rental income not treated as active business income unless accommodation services provided
- **Penalties**: Administrative fines apply for non-compliance (e.g., failure to register with NTIS, failure to report guest data via E.Tourist platform). Enforcement has historically been lighter than in Western European markets. Non-compliant listings may be removed from platforms.
- **Sources**: https://assets.airbnb.com/help/Airbnb_TaxGuide2025_Lithuania_ENGLISH.pdf; https://assets.airbnb.com/help/AirbnbTaxGuide2024_Lithuania_ENGLISH.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-lithuania-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-lithuania-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-lithuania-vilnius"></a>Vilnius, Lithuania
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-lithuania-vilnius`
- **Location**: Vilnius, Lithuania (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes - business certificate or registered individual activity (national framework)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Business certificate fee set by municipality
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: City tax €2 per person per night for stays under one month; income tax per national rules
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown (city tax applies to stays under one month)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb automatically collects and remits Vilnius city tax since Feb 2020
- **Effective Date**: 2018 (tourist tax introduced); 2020-02-01 (Airbnb auto-collection)
- **Compliance Notes**: City tax collected from tourists during booking; refunds via municipality if exempt
- **Key Notes**: First Baltic/CEE city with Airbnb automatic tourist tax collection agreement
- **Penalties**: Recovery of arrears (5-year limitation); municipal enforcement
- **Sources**: https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/2702; https://bnn-news.com/i-airbnb-i-and-vilnius-sign-historic-agreement-taxmen-to-zero-in-on-short-term-rentals-210415
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-lithuania-vilnius/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-lithuania-vilnius/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-luxembourg-luxembourg"></a>Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Canton
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-luxembourg-luxembourg`
- **Location**: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Canton, Luxembourg (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Change of Use Permit (if >40 days)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Municipal application fees
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 40 days per year (without permit)
- **Occupancy Limit**: 2 persons per room max
- **Tax Rate**: Standard income tax rates plus VAT
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Change of use required for dedicated commercial STRs
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes (VAT reporting)
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: Renting out a residential unit for more than 40 days per year requires a municipal authorization for change of use (changement d'affectation).
- **Key Notes**: 40-day cap without change of use authorization.
- **Penalties**: Fines and zoning enforcement actions
- **Sources**: https://guichet.public.lu/en/citoyens/fiscalite/immobilier/location/bien-immobilier-meuble-location-temporaire.html ; Luxembourg City Municipal Regulations 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://guichet.public.lu/en/citoyens/fiscalite/immobilier/location/bien-immobilier-meuble-location-temporaire.html](https://guichet.public.lu/en/citoyens/fiscalite/immobilier/location/bien-immobilier-meuble-location-temporaire.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-luxembourg-luxembourg/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-luxembourg-luxembourg/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-madagascar-antananarivo"></a>Antananarivo, Analamanga
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-madagascar-antananarivo`
- **Location**: Antananarivo, Analamanga, Madagascar (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Ministry of Tourism authorization & business registration
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Small licensing fees
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Subject to standard personal/corporate income tax; no flat platform tourism taxes currently automated
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in residential areas
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: All paid tourism accommodation activities fall under the Ministry of Tourism licensing framework. Hosts are required to register as a business entity to operate commercially, though enforcement for individual rooms remains informal.
- **Key Notes**: Business registration and Ministry of Tourism operating permit required.
- **Penalties**: Fines or administrative warnings for undeclared tourist lodging business
- **Sources**: Madagascar Ministry of Tourism Guidelines 2025
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-madagascar-antananarivo/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-madagascar-antananarivo/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-malaysia-kotakinabalu"></a>Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-malaysia-kotakinabalu`
- **Location**: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (DBKK business license/permit)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: License and assessment fees vary
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits
- **Tax Rate**: Standard Malaysian income tax + regional tourism tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (Strictly banned in residential-titled buildings; commercial titles only)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (subject to co-owner/JMB management approval in each commercial building)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Must list permit details on listings
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Banned in all residential-titled properties. Only allowed in commercial-titled properties (SOHO, suites) subject to approval by the building's Joint Management Body (JMB).
- **Key Notes**: Banned in residential-titled blocks + JMB building bylaws approval required.
- **Penalties**: Fines and property sealing by DBKK municipal enforcement.
- **Sources**: https://www.dbkk.gov.my/index.php/en/eservices ; Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu (DBKK) / Sabah State Government
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.dbkk.gov.my/index.php/en/eservices](https://www.dbkk.gov.my/index.php/en/eservices)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malaysia-kotakinabalu/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malaysia-kotakinabalu/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-malaysia-kuala-lumpur"></a>Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-malaysia-kuala-lumpur`
- **Location**: Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory, Malaysia (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No mandatory national STR license currently in force. A proposed national Short-Term Residential Accommodation (STRA) framework would require business licenses from local councils, but as of early 2026 draft guidelines are not yet finalized or enforceable.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (income tax). Rental income is taxable; hosts declare in annual personal/corporate income tax return.
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (no national fee yet; proposed council business-licensing fees pending)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (no national day cap; building bylaws may restrict)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Individual: progressive personal income tax up to 30% on net income. Tourism tax framework applies (hosts no longer collect tourism tax directly). Local Assessment Tax and Quit Rent may apply.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STR may be treated as commercial use under the National Land Code and local zoning; running STR may be deemed a 'material change of use' requiring planning permission depending on the council.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown (no national minimum)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None at national level; building-level (strata) rules govern
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown (proposed STRA/Tourism Industry Act amendments expected to cover insurance)
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb maintains a voluntary Code of Conduct for Malaysia STRA. Proposed amendments to Tourism Industry Act 1992 would add platform registration and data-sharing obligations.
- **Effective Date**: No national STR law yet in force; STRA framework first announced 2024, draft presented to Cabinet 2025; Tourism Industry Act amendments expected late 2025–early 2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: Strata by-laws are decisive: Management Corporations/Joint Management Bodies can prohibit STR via house rules. Federal Court (Innab Salil v Verve Suites) upheld such bans; a 2025 Court of Appeal ruling clarified that statutory powers do not automatically permit blanket bans, but sufficiently supported by-laws can still prohibit STR.
- **Key Notes**: No specific law outright bans Airbnb in KL; market operates in a transitional, mixed regulatory environment governed by local councils and strata bylaws. AirROI classifies KL regulation level as 'Low'.
- **Penalties**: Unknown (no national STR penalty regime yet; planned Tourism Tribunal/court for disputes)
- **Sources**: https://www.kpkt.gov.my ; iproperty.com.my; boongiap.com.my; rdslawpartners.com; nst.com.my; airbnb.com/help; airroi.com; goikrameshloo.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.kpkt.gov.my](https://www.kpkt.gov.my)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malaysia-kuala-lumpur/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malaysia-kuala-lumpur/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-malaysia-langkawi"></a>Langkawi, Kedah
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-malaysia-langkawi`
- **Location**: Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: No specific STR licensing fee structure identified for Langkawi/Kedah as of July 2026. General business registration (SSM) fees apply if operating as a business entity. Tourism Tax registration with Royal Malaysian Customs Department required if applicable thresholds are met.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — no Kedah/Langkawi-specific primary residence rule identified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None identified — Langkawi/Kedah has not adopted the Selangor 180-night cap or Penang's 3-day/week rule
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no specific limit published for Langkawi STR
- **Tax Rate**: Langkawi is a duty-free island; certain national taxes (e.g., SST on goods) are exempted. However, the 6% Tourism Tax (TTx) on accommodation may still apply under national law (Tourism Tax Act 2017). Income from STR is subject to personal or corporate income tax at standard Malaysian rates. Hosts should verify Tourism Tax applicability given Langkawi's special economic zone status.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Low regulation environment; no Kedah state-level STR zoning restrictions specifically gazetted as of July 2026. Strata building by-laws (JMB/MC rules) may still restrict STR in individual buildings. National framework under KPKT remains in draft.
- **Minimum Stay**: None identified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no published density or quota rules for Langkawi STR
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — no Kedah/Langkawi-specific STR insurance requirement published; proposed national STRA framework would introduce insurance requirements when enacted
- **Platform Obligations**: No Kedah-specific platform obligations. National Tourism Tax Act 2017 governs platform-level Tourism Tax obligations. Platforms are urged to ensure compliance by industry groups.
- **Effective Date**: No specific STR effective regulation date for Langkawi/Kedah; national framework pending
- **Compliance Notes**: Langkawi/Kedah currently operates in a low-regulation STR environment. There is no state-level equivalent to Penang's MBPP STA Guidelines or Selangor's proposed 180-night cap. Only approximately 7% of STR listings in Langkawi show any form of licence in their listing descriptions (AirROI 2025 data), reflecting minimal formal registration activity. The national STRA framework (KPKT/PLANMalaysia draft guidelines) remains unenforced as of July 2026. Malaysian tourism leaders have urged rapid federal regulation, noting that unlicensed Langkawi STR threatens the integrity of Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
- **Key Notes**: Langkawi's special economic/duty-free zone status (Langkawi Development Authority — LADA) may create additional layers of consideration for business registration and tax. AirROI 2026 data shows 200 active STR listings with supply growing 143.9% year-on-year as of mid-2026. The low-regulation environment is operator-friendly but may change rapidly if the national STRA framework is enacted. Hosts should monitor KPKT and LADA announcements closely.
- **Penalties**: Unknown — no specific STR penalties identified for Langkawi/Kedah under current regulations; general Local Government Act 1976 penalties may apply to unlicensed commercial operations
- **Sources**: https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/malaysia-urged-to-regulate-new-unlicensed-short-term-rentals-threatening-visit-malaysia-year-2026-and-tourism-in-kuala-lumpur-penang-langkawi-and-across-the-nation/, https://www.iproperty.com.my/guides/is-short-term-rental-airbnb-legal-malaysia-74128, https://www.expatfocus.com/malaysia/guide/malaysia-property-letting, https://www.airroi.com/airbnb-data/malaysia/kedah/langkawi, https://ringgitplus.com/en/blog/property/understanding-the-proposed-new-rules-for-airbnb-and-short-term-rentals-in-malaysia.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malaysia-langkawi/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malaysia-langkawi/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-malaysia-george-town-penang"></a>LawfulStay, National
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-malaysia-george-town-penang`
- **Location**: LawfulStay, National, Malaysia (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: LawfulStay
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malaysia-george-town-penang/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malaysia-george-town-penang/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-25

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### <a id="intl-malaysia-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Malaysia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-malaysia-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Malaysia (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — income tax; service tax if turnover exceeds RM500,000
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (local-council business premise license fees vary)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No national cap (Selangor floats 180-night cap)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax 0–30% (progressive); service tax threshold RM500,000; Tourism Tax per night for foreign guests
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STR may be 'commercial activity' restricted in residential-titled buildings under National Land Code
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Proposed under draft framework
- **Platform Obligations**: Platform licensing/registration proposed in draft KPKT framework + Tourism Industry Act amendments
- **Effective Date**: No single national law yet (draft STRA guidelines pending as of 2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: Penang has established a new regulatory framework governing short-term rentals of private properties. Property owners must comply with new licensing laws. The exact fee structure and enforcement mechanisms require verification from official Penang government sources.
- **Key Notes**: ['New licensing framework now in effect', 'Short-term rentals of private properties now regulated', 'Hosts must obtain licenses under the new system', 'Official details from Penang authorities should be consulted for specific requirements']
- **Penalties**: JMB/MC fines up to RM200 per offence (Sec 70(2) SMA); council license breach up to RM2,000 / 1-year jail
- **Sources**: https://www.planmalaysia.gov.my ; iproperty.com.my; rdslawpartners.com; airbnb.com/help/article/2912; malaymail.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.planmalaysia.gov.my](https://www.planmalaysia.gov.my)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malaysia-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malaysia-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-26

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### <a id="intl-malaysia-penang"></a>Penang, Penang
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-malaysia-penang`
- **Location**: Penang, Malaysia (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Not Specified
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://ulesen.mbpp.gov.my/ ; Unknown
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://ulesen.mbpp.gov.my/](https://ulesen.mbpp.gov.my/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malaysia-penang/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malaysia-penang/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-malaysia-penang-island"></a>Penang Island, Penang
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-malaysia-penang-island`
- **Location**: Penang Island, Penang, Malaysia (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Banned**
- **Permit / License Required**: Commercial-titled buildings only, with JMB approval
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — income tax; service tax if applicable
- **Permit Fee**: No single published fee schedule for Penang Island STR operators confirmed in official sources as of July 2026. Malaysia's national framework (PLANMalaysia Uniform Planning Guideline for STRA) was in preparation as of early 2026; licensing fee amounts under any eventual scheme are not yet published. Tourism tax (TTx) of MYR 10 per room per night applies nationally to registered accommodation providers.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory night cap set by Penang Island City Council (MBPP) or Selangor-equivalent authority for Penang Island. Nationally, no uniform cap exists. The Penang government has proactively restricted STRA in residential units on the island (de facto ban in residential properties); commercial-category STRA requires approval and registration. No night-cap number is formally enacted.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No specific STR guest occupancy limit published by Penang Island City Council. Strata building by-laws and Joint Management Body (JMB) or Management Corporation (MC) rules may restrict occupancy in individual developments. No island-wide occupancy cap identified in official sources.
- **Tax Rate**: Per national rules
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STR effectively banned in residential units on the island; allowed in commercial-titled high-rises under strict conditions
- **Minimum Stay**: No statutory minimum stay prescribed by Penang Island City Council or Penang state government. Individual building management bodies may impose minimums. No official minimum stay rule found in current regulations.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No published density or saturation cap for STR in Penang Island. The Penang government's STRA guidelines effectively ban STRA in residential properties on the island side, which serves as a de facto density control by confining legal STRA to commercial-category premises only. No numeric density ratio rule published.
- **Insurance Required**: No statutory STR insurance requirement formally enacted in Penang or at Malaysia federal level as of July 2026. Proposed national licensing framework (PLANMalaysia) is expected to include compliance preconditions that may include insurance, but details are not yet published.
- **Platform Obligations**: No formal platform obligations (data sharing, registration number display, delisting) enacted by Penang Island City Council or Malaysian federal law as of July 2026. The proposed national framework under the Housing and Local Government Ministry (PLANMalaysia) is expected to address platform obligations; not yet in force.
- **Effective Date**: 1 April 2023 (Private Homestay Guidelines for stratified properties); tightened Aug 2023
- **Compliance Notes**: MBPP guidelines used as reference by JMBs/MCs; commercial buildings need ~75% resident approval
- **Key Notes**: Penang Island City Council (MBPP) guidelines effectively ban all STRA in residential units on island; one of Malaysia's strictest regimes
- **Penalties**: Per applicable council by-laws / SMA fines
- **Sources**: https://www.mbpp.gov.my ; travelandtourworld.com; chambers.com; rsisinternational.org; malaymail.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mbpp.gov.my](https://www.mbpp.gov.my)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malaysia-penang-island/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malaysia-penang-island/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-malaysia-selangor"></a>Selangor, Selangor
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-malaysia-selangor`
- **Location**: Selangor, Malaysia (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Special planning permission needed to exceed proposed night cap
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — income tax; service tax if applicable
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Proposed maximum 180 nights/year
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Per national rules
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Subject to local council zoning and strata by-laws
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Pending (proposals not finalised as of 2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: Operators exceeding 180-night cap may need special planning permission; plans not yet fully formalised
- **Key Notes**: Selangor at forefront of state-level STRA regulation; publicly floated 180-night annual cap
- **Penalties**: Per applicable council by-laws / SMA fines
- **Sources**: https://www.selangor.gov.my ; iproperty.com.my
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.selangor.gov.my](https://www.selangor.gov.my)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malaysia-selangor/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malaysia-selangor/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-maldives-mal-inhabited-islands"></a>Malé / Inhabited Islands, Maldives
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-maldives-mal-inhabited-islands`
- **Location**: Malé / Inhabited Islands, Maldives (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — guesthouse/hotel permit from Ministry of Tourism; local council land allocation
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — TGST/MIRA registration
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Homestay: yes; standalone guesthouses: no
- **Rental Day Cap**: None known
- **Occupancy Limit**: Homestay max 5 rooms; guesthouses larger per license
- **Tax Rate**: TGST applies; rate Unknown
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Full-scale resort development prohibited on inhabited islands/city jurisdictions — only guesthouses or hotels permitted
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Local councils designate land for tourism in Land Use Plans
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — third-party liability insurance
- **Platform Obligations**: Advertise only under registered category
- **Effective Date**: 15th Amendment effective 2025-03-19; 16th Amendment effective 2025-12-06
- **Compliance Notes**: Tourism on inhabited islands channeled to guesthouses/hotels to benefit local councils/communities
- **Key Notes**: Distinct from resort-island model; STR-style stays on inhabited islands restricted to licensed guesthouse/hotel formats
- **Penalties**: Unlicensed tourism service up to MVR100,000/day
- **Sources**: https://www.tourism.gov.mv/en/downloads/application_forms ; travelandtourworld.com/.../maldives-tourism-2025; ctlstrategies.com/.../15th-amendment
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourism.gov.mv/en/downloads/application_forms](https://www.tourism.gov.mv/en/downloads/application_forms)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-maldives-mal-inhabited-islands/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-maldives-mal-inhabited-islands/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-maldives-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Maldives
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-maldives-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Maldives (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — homestay guesthouse permit from Ministry of Tourism (renewable 5-year, locally owned)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — TGST registration with MIRA; operator responsible for tourist taxes
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (acquisition/registration fees set by regulation)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — homestay units operated within residences where people reside
- **Rental Day Cap**: None known
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum 5 rooms (min 120 sq ft each with attached bathroom)
- **Tax Rate**: TGST (Tourism Goods & Services Tax) applies; exact rate Unknown
- **Zoning Restrictions**: On inhabited islands/city jurisdictions only guesthouses or hotels allowed (no full resorts); local councils allocate land via Land Use Plans
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — third-party liability insurance introduced to protect visitors and owners
- **Platform Obligations**: Establishment must advertise only under its registered category/classification
- **Effective Date**: Homestay guidelines effective 2021-12-30 (4th Amendment); 16th Amendment effective 2025-12-06
- **Compliance Notes**: License granted only to parties with no unpaid taxes to MIRA; basic tourist records and police record checks required; island tourist help desk required
- **Key Notes**: Governed by Maldives Tourism Act (Law No. 2/99); homestay permits for locally owned businesses, foreign brands via franchise
- **Penalties**: Operating a licensable tourism service without a license: up to MVR100,000/day; other violations MVR5,000–100,000
- **Sources**: https://www.tourism.gov.np ; ctlstrategies.com/.../4th-amendment; crowe.com/mv; ctlstrategies.com/.../tourism-act-16th-amendment; tourism.gov.mv
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourism.gov.np](https://www.tourism.gov.np)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-maldives-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-maldives-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="uk-malta-nationwide"></a>Malta (Nationwide), Republic of Malta
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `uk-malta-nationwide`
- **Location**: Malta (Nationwide), Republic of Malta, Malta (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — MTA (Malta Tourism Authority) licence mandatory; Legal Notice 92 of 2026 eff. June 15, 2026
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: ~€100–€400/year (varies by property)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None; max 2 persons/bedroom, 10 persons/unit
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 10 persons/unit; no sofa bed capacity; basement bedrooms prohibited
- **Tax Rate**: Environmental contribution €1.50/person/night (18+), max €22.50/visit (updated July 1, 2026)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: MTA licence number required on all listings; visible sign at property entrance; waste management plan
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — MTA verification; platforms block unlicensed
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-15
- **Compliance Notes**: MTA licence mandatory under Legal Notice 92 of 2026 (eff. June 15, 2026). Major overhaul of Malta's STR framework. Max 10 persons/unit; no sofa beds counted. €1.50/night tourist tax updated July 1, 2026.
- **Key Notes**: LN 92/2026 (June 15): MTA licence mandatory; max 10 persons; €1.50/night tourist tax; 3-year ban for unlicensed op.
- **Penalties**: Heavy fines + 3-year ban from future licensing for unlicensed operation
- **Sources**: https://mta.com.mt
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://mta.com.mt](https://mta.com.mt)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/uk-malta-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/uk-malta-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-malta-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Malta
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-malta-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Malta (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes – MTA Holiday Furnished Premises / Short-Let Rented Accommodation licence (mandatory to operate or advertise)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes – via MTA Licensing Management System; income tax obligations apply
- **Permit Fee**: MTA licence fees via LMS (amount Unknown)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No – excludes owner's ordinary residence
- **Rental Day Cap**: Individual bookings cannot exceed 90 consecutive days; no annual night cap
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 2 persons per bedroom; total cap 10 persons per unit (unless independent street access)
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: MTA may set locality-specific criteria to manage density; basement/underground bedrooms banned
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: MTA locality-specific licensing criteria (published in Gazette); local councils may add by-laws
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — valid insurance incl. common-parts cover; third-party liability up to €250,000
- **Platform Obligations**: Cannot advertise without valid licence; EU platform data sharing from 2026
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-15 (Legal Notice 92 of 2026 / S.L. 409.24)
- **Compliance Notes**: Display sign with licence number + 24/7 contact; waste management plan; mandatory A/C; bedroom min 9m² (sale contracts after 15 Jun 2026); no sofa beds for occupancy counts
- **Key Notes**: Consolidates four prior accommodation regulations; MTA can reject low-quality finish properties
- **Penalties**: Operating unlicensed = 3-year disqualification (follows operator and property) plus financial penalties
- **Sources**: https://mta.com.mt/licenses-applications/holiday-furnished-premises/ ; Mamo TCV (mamotcv.com); MaltaToday; MTA (mta.com.mt); Casa Rooms
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://mta.com.mt/licenses-applications/holiday-furnished-premises/](https://mta.com.mt/licenses-applications/holiday-furnished-premises/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malta-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malta-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-malta-valletta"></a>Valletta, South Eastern Region
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-malta-valletta`
- **Location**: Valletta, South Eastern Region, Malta (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: License application fee varies by property category; annual renewal required. Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) sets tiered fees based on property class (approx. €100–€500+ depending on category and star classification).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set per property classification by MTA; typically based on number of bedrooms and fire safety assessment.
- **Tax Rate**: 7% VAT applies to short-term accommodation services. Additionally, the €0.50 per night per person Eco-Contribution (tourist tax) applies (capped at €5 per person per stay as of recent updates).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Valletta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; additional heritage and planning restrictions apply. Local Council and Planning Authority (PA) oversight required for alterations. Some historic buildings face stricter controls.
- **Minimum Stay**: No statutory minimum stay mandated nationally, but individual property licences may specify conditions.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown specific density cap for Valletta; MTA licensing controls supply indirectly through property-level approval.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — MTA requires evidence of public liability insurance as part of the licensing process.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms operating in Malta are expected to ensure listed properties hold valid MTA licences. Malta has engaged with EU Digital Services Act frameworks; platforms may be required to share host data with authorities.
- **Effective Date**: MTA licensing framework has been in place and updated periodically; most recent significant regulatory updates circa 2020–2023.
- **Compliance Notes**: All STR/holiday let properties must be registered and licensed with the Malta Tourism Authority under the Malta Travel and Tourism Services Act. Properties are classified under the Serviced Apartments or Villa/Farmhouse/Holiday Complex categories. Valletta's UNESCO status adds a layer of Planning Authority scrutiny. Hosts must display their MTA licence number in all listings.
- **Key Notes**: Malta is actively tightening STR oversight in response to housing affordability concerns. The MTA conducts inspections. Unlicensed operation is illegal. Valletta, as the capital and a heritage city, faces heightened enforcement attention.
- **Penalties**: Operating without an MTA licence can result in fines and closure orders. Specific fine amounts set under the Malta Travel and Tourism Services Act; can run into thousands of euros for repeat or serious violations.
- **Sources**: Malta Tourism Authority (mta.com.mt); Malta Travel and Tourism Services Act (Cap. 409); Planning Authority Malta (pa.org.mt); EU STR Regulation 2024/1028; Airbnb Malta policy pages (airbnb.com/help).
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malta-valletta/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malta-valletta/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="intl-malta-valletta-st-julian-s"></a>Valletta / St. Julian's, Malta
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-malta-valletta-st-julian-s`
- **Location**: Valletta / St. Julian's, Malta (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — MTA licence (locality-specific criteria may apply)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — same as national
- **Permit Fee**: Same as national (may vary by locality criteria)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 consecutive days per booking
- **Occupancy Limit**: 2 per bedroom; max 10 per unit (as national)
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Potential locality-specific licensing criteria under 2026 Regulations
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: MTA may set differing rules for high-demand localities; local councils may impose by-laws
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — same as national
- **Platform Obligations**: Same as national
- **Effective Date**: From 15 June 2026 (national framework)
- **Compliance Notes**: Rules may eventually differ from quieter residential zones; same 24/7 contact requirement
- **Key Notes**: Identified as likely first localities for divergent criteria; specific local rules not yet published
- **Penalties**: Same as national (3-year disqualification for unlicensed operation)
- **Sources**: https://www.mta.com.mt/en/licensing ; casarooms.com; mamotcv.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mta.com.mt/en/licensing](https://www.mta.com.mt/en/licensing)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malta-valletta-st-julian-s/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-malta-valletta-st-julian-s/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-mauritius-grand-baie"></a>Grand Baie, Mauritius
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-mauritius-grand-baie`
- **Location**: Grand Baie, Mauritius (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — same national Tourist Accommodation Certificate / Tourism Authority licence
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (BRN; MRA income declaration; VAT if > MUR 6m)
- **Permit Fee**: Same as national (service-provider support from ~Rs 75,000+)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per property capacity assessed by Tourism Authority
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax 15%; VAT 15% above MUR 6m; Tourist Fee €3/night
- **Zoning Restrictions**: BLUP, fire and health clearances required
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — liability insurance required
- **Platform Obligations**: Collect/remit €3/night Tourist Fee
- **Effective Date**: Tourist Fee effective 1 Oct 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: No distinct local STR rules — follows national framework; high-demand northern coast STR hub
- **Key Notes**: Popular high-yield STR area (alongside Flic en Flac); no separate municipal rules materially differing from national
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.tourismauthority.mu/tourist-accommodation-certificate/ ; sparkeys-gestion.com; firstgrandpropertymanagement.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourismauthority.mu/tourist-accommodation-certificate/](https://www.tourismauthority.mu/tourist-accommodation-certificate/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mauritius-grand-baie/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mauritius-grand-baie/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-mauritius-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Mauritius
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-mauritius-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Mauritius (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Tourist Accommodation Certificate / Tourist Enterprise Licence from Tourism Authority; Business Registration Number required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (BRN; declare income to MRA; VAT if turnover > MUR 6m)
- **Permit Fee**: Support/compliance costs reported from ~Rs 75,000–250,000 via service providers (official fees vary)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (STR defined as letting typically under 12–24 months)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per property capacity assessed by Tourism Authority
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax 15% flat; VAT 15% above MUR 6m; Tourist Fee €3/tourist/night
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Building & Land Use Permit (BLUP) required; fire and health clearances
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — liability insurance covering rental activity required for licence
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosts must collect/remit €3/night Tourist Fee; OTAs generally don't handle automatically
- **Effective Date**: Tourist Fee effective 1 Oct 2025; licensing long-standing
- **Compliance Notes**: Mandatory licence under Tourism Authority Act & Business Registration Act; one licence per address
- **Key Notes**: Children under 12 typically exempt from Tourist Fee; reportedly ~95% of listings unlicensed with limited enforcement
- **Penalties**: Unknown (operating without licence is illegal)
- **Sources**: https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/stref-farlcd/index-eng.html ; tourismauthority.mu; sparkeys-gestion.com; firstgrandpropertymanagement.com; lodgecompliance.com/countries/mauritius; ownpropertyabroad.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/stref-farlcd/index-eng.html](https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/stref-farlcd/index-eng.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mauritius-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mauritius-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-mauritius-port-louis"></a>Port Louis, Port Louis
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-mauritius-port-louis`
- **Location**: Port Louis, Mauritius (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — mandatory. Any owner of a bungalow, villa, campement, guesthouse, tourist residence, pensionnat, or apartment rented for periods of less than 12 months must hold a valid Tourist Enterprise Licence (TEL) issued by the Mauritius Tourism Authority (MTA). Each property must be licensed separately (one licence = one address). STRs listed on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, or Agoda require this licence. Property managers/operators require written authorisation from the owner.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — operators must register with: (1) the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) for tourist fee collection and remittance; (2) MRA for income tax on rental income; (3) MRA for VAT if annual turnover exceeds MUR 6 million. Registration for tourist fee collection was required by 25 September 2025 for existing operators, or within 14 days of commencing operations thereafter.
- **Permit Fee**: Tourist Enterprise Licence: professional facilitation cost starts from MUR 75,000–250,000 (varies by service provider); government fee component not separately confirmed. Tourist Fee: €3 per tourist per night (effective 1 October 2025, collected by operator and remitted to MRA monthly). Tourism Levy: 2% of total accommodation bill (excl. VAT), remitted to authorities. Average licence processing time: 6–10 weeks.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — not required for STR licensing in Mauritius.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — no explicit annual STR day cap identified in MTA regulations.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — the MTA may impose capacity requirements as part of TEL criteria; specific limits not publicly confirmed.
- **Tax Rate**: Tourist Fee: €3 per tourist per night (ages 12+), effective 1 October 2025 (Tourism Authority Act amendment, administered by MRA). Tourism Levy: 2% of accommodation bill (excluding VAT), mandatory since 2013. VAT: 15% if annual turnover > MUR 6 million. Income tax (individual): 0% up to MUR 700,000; 10% on MUR 700,001–1,200,000; 15% on MUR 1,200,001–1,800,000; 20% above MUR 1,800,000. Corporate tax (companies): flat 15%. Late tourist fee: 10% penalty on unpaid amount + 1% per month interest (capped at 100% of fee owed).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No specific STR zoning restrictions identified beyond general planning/building use regulations. Port Louis is primarily a business/commercial capital; the majority of tourist STR activity is coastal. MTA licence confirms property eligibility.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no statutory minimum stay confirmed. STRs are defined as rentals of less than 12 months.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no confirmed STR density caps for Port Louis or nationally.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — not explicitly mandated in identified MTA requirements, though property and safety compliance is assessed during the licensing inspection.
- **Platform Obligations**: OTAs (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda) are not confirmed to automatically collect/remit the €3 Tourist Fee — hosts are responsible for collecting, reporting, and remitting the fee monthly to MRA. Platforms must display licensed properties; unlicensed listings risk delisting.
- **Effective Date**: Tourist Enterprise Licence requirement: ongoing under Tourism Authority Act. Tourist Fee (€3/night): 1 October 2025. Tourism Levy (2%): since 2013.
- **Compliance Notes**: Mauritius has one of Africa's most formalised STR regulatory regimes. The MTA is the central licensing and supervisory body (Tourism Authority Act). The introduction of the €3/night Tourist Fee (1 October 2025) is the most significant recent change. Hosts who began operating after 25 September 2025 must register with MRA within 14 days of commencing operations. Returns and payment are due to MRA by the end of the month following the reporting month. Failure to hold a valid TEL while operating is unlawful.
- **Key Notes**: Mauritius operates a strict, licence-first STR regime. No property may legally accept paying guests for stays under 12 months without a MTA Tourist Enterprise Licence. The regulatory burden is relatively high compared to other African markets. The new €3/night Tourist Fee adds an additional layer of monthly reporting to MRA. The fee applies to non-resident guests aged 12+; children under 12 are exempt.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a Tourist Enterprise Licence: unlawful under Tourism Authority Act (fines and potential closure). Failure to collect/remit Tourist Fee: 10% penalty + 1% per month interest on unpaid amounts (total capped at 100%). Late or non-filing of VAT returns: standard MRA penalties.
- **Sources**: https://www.tourismauthority.mu/communique-renting-of-tourist-accommodation/, https://www.tourismauthority.mu/tourist-enterprise-licence/, https://www.mra.mu/index.php/eservices1/tourist-fee, https://www.tourismauthority.mu/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mauritius-port-louis/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mauritius-port-louis/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-mexico-cabo-san-lucas"></a>Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-mexico-cabo-san-lucas`
- **Location**: Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No STR-specific license; hosts operating as a business should obtain a municipal operating license (licencia de funcionamiento) from the Los Cabos Treasury and register for the state lodging tax.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register for an RFC with SAT and register for the BCS state lodging tax; standard SAT business/tax compliance applies.
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown for exact municipal license fee (documents gathered via Los Cabos Treasury office).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — owners of secondary homes and investment properties can legally operate STRs; no residency requirement.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None sourced (no municipal night cap published as of H1 2026).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown.
- **Tax Rate**: BCS state lodging tax (ISH) 4% on lodging (raised from 3%); Airbnb is not exempt and auto-adds/remits ISH for Baja California Sur. Plus federal ISR and 16% IVA on furnished rentals.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No officially published neighborhood bans or municipal restricted zones as of H1 2026; restrictions are building-by-building (HOA rules), e.g., Pedregal and certain beachfront complexes.
- **Minimum Stay**: No municipal minimum; HOA/condo rules may set minimum stays.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown (no enacted density rules).
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown (no STR insurance mandate sourced).
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb automatically adds and remits the BCS lodging tax to the state; platforms must withhold ISR/IVA and report under SAT digital-platform rules.
- **Effective Date**: BCS 4% lodging tax increase approved (1% rise from prior 3%); Airbnb ruled non-exempt. Exact enforcement timing not precisely dated in sources.
- **Compliance Notes**: Provide RFC to Airbnb to obtain lowest withholding; file monthly VAT and monthly/annual ISR; issue facturas; comply with HOA policies. Enforcement has focused more on tax collection than shutting down individual listings.
- **Key Notes**: No special STR license exists at municipal level; main constraints are HOA rules and tax compliance. Separate BCS state 'Embrace It' tourist fee (~488 pesos/~US$28) for foreign arrivals staying 24h+, plus a 4% lodging tax funding the Los Cabos Tourism Board.
- **Penalties**: Penalties from SAT for tax non-compliance (back taxes, fines); no municipal STR-specific penalty schedule sourced.
- **Sources**: https://finanzasbcs.gob.mx/ ; thelatinvestor.com (Cabo San Lucas, Apr 2026); thecabosun.com; Mexico News Daily (Feb 2026); airbnb.com/help/article/2834; airbtics.com (Los Cabos, Dec 2025)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://finanzasbcs.gob.mx/](https://finanzasbcs.gob.mx/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-cabo-san-lucas/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-cabo-san-lucas/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-mexico-cancun"></a>Cancun, Quintana Roo
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-mexico-cancun`
- **Location**: Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes. Hosts must (1) register with the State Tourism Registry (RETUR-Q) via the SEDETUR/SITUR-Q online portal, and (2) obtain a State Operating License through the Quintana Roo Tax Administration Service (SATQ). Under the August 2025 tourism law reform, the municipality of Benito Juárez (Cancun) is further empowered to craft its own additional municipal licensing rules and standards, though specific Benito Juárez municipal rules were still being developed as of mid-2026.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes. Hosts must register with SATQ for lodging tax (ISH) purposes and issue invoices (facturas) to comply with Mexico's federal tax framework (RFC required). Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo are required since 2024 to share listing data with the state; authorities cross-reference listings against RETUR-Q and SATQ databases.
- **Permit Fee**: RETUR-Q registration: no fixed state-published fee amount sourced (application processed via SITUR-Q portal; fees may apply for the State Operating License via SATQ — specific amounts not publicly confirmed). Municipal environmental/sanitation tax: ~76 MXN (~$4 USD) per room per night in Benito Juárez municipality (collected from guests). VISITAX: ~MXN 283 (~$15 USD) per foreign visitor per stay (state tourist tax, paid by guests, not hosts). Annual property tax (predial): ~MXN 5,000–7,500/year for standard apartments.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No. There is no primary residence requirement for operating a short-term rental in Cancun; owners do not need to live in the property to rent it out.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None at state level as of mid-2026. No government-imposed annual cap on rental nights exists under current Quintana Roo state law. Cancun's city council has discussed potential caps but has not finalized any. Practical caps may arise from HOA bylaws (often 7- or 30-day minimums) in specific condo buildings.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown. No specific state- or city-level occupancy cap is established by current regulation; building-level HOA rules may apply.
- **Tax Rate**: ISH (Impuesto sobre Hospedaje / Lodging Tax): 5–6% on short-term rental income (sources note 5% per TheLatinvestor/SATQ and 6% per Casaztech/NASPlaya — verify current rate with SATQ as it may have been adjusted). IVA (VAT): 16% on rentals under 28 days. ISR (Income Tax): progressive 1.92–35% for residents on net income; 25% flat for non-residents on gross. Environmental/sanitation municipal fee: ~76 MXN per room per night (Benito Juárez). VISITAX: ~MXN 283 per foreign guest per stay.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: State law requires compliance with local zoning rules. Some residential communities, gated communities, and apartment buildings in Cancun prohibit or restrict STRs. Under the August 2025 reform, each municipality (including Benito Juárez/Cancun) has authority to set its own zoning and operational restrictions for STRs. Zona Hotelera and Puerto Cancún are primary STR hotspots.
- **Minimum Stay**: No state-mandated minimum stay. HOA rules in many Cancun condo buildings often impose minimum stays of 7 or 30 days. Individual municipal rules may introduce minimums as regulations evolve.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No state-level density cap confirmed. The August 2025 reform empowers municipalities to limit the number or density of STR permits within their jurisdictions; Benito Juárez had not finalized such rules as of mid-2026.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes, in practice. Hosts must provide evidence of appropriate insurance coverage, including liability insurance to protect guests in case of accidents or injuries. Civil Protection documentation (proof of fire extinguishers, first aid kits, visible emergency numbers) is required for RETUR-Q registration.
- **Platform Obligations**: Since 2024, digital platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) are required to share listing data with Quintana Roo state authorities, who cross-reference against RETUR-Q and SATQ. Booking.com already requires hosts to submit proof of RETUR-Q registration to keep listings active. Under the August 2025 reform, platforms must not list properties that are not properly registered with RETUR-Q. State authorities (SEDETUR/SATQ) are working directly with Airbnb to enforce compliance.
- **Effective Date**: August 2025 (reformed Quintana Roo Tourism Law published and in effect). Prior STR regulations (including ISH collection and basic SATQ registration) have been in place since at least 2023.
- **Compliance Notes**: The Quintana Roo Tourism Law was significantly reformed and published in August 2025, effective immediately. Key compliance steps: (1) Register on RETUR-Q via SITUR-Q (SEDETUR portal); (2) Obtain State Operating License via SATQ; (3) Collect and remit ISH monthly by the 17th of the following month via SATQ online portal; (4) Issue facturas for each booking; (5) Maintain Civil Protection documentation on site; (6) Monitor Benito Juárez municipal rules as they are developed. Some residential HOAs and buildings impose additional restrictions independent of state/municipal law.
- **Key Notes**: Cancun (~Benito Juárez municipality) is one of Mexico's largest STR markets with ~24,000 active Airbnb-style units statewide (concentrated in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum). The August 2025 reform is described by Governor Mara Lezama as 'one of Mexico's most advanced tourism laws.' Quintana Roo is the first Mexican state to legally obligate every municipality to actively regulate STR platforms. No primary residence requirement and no day cap currently exist at state level, making Cancun relatively permissive compared to global peers, but this may change as municipal rules are finalized in 2026.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to MXN 100,000 (~$5,500 USD) for operating without RETUR-Q registration. Platform delisting (Booking.com, Airbnb, etc.) for non-compliant properties. Administrative sanctions from local authorities. Potential loss of all reservations and revenue. Tax penalties from SATQ for failure to collect/remit ISH.
- **Sources**: https://sedetur.qroo.gob.mx ; TheLatinvestor (Feb 2026 & Jul 2026): thelatinvestor.com/blogs/news/cancun-rental-yields-apartment & thelatinvestor.com/blogs/news/cancun-airbnb; MexLaw (Nov 2025): mexlaw.com/stay-compliant-register-your-short-term-rental; Casaztech (Sep 2025): pm.casaztech.com/post/quintana-roo-vacation-rental-regulations-2025; NAS Playa (Dec 2025): nasplaya.com; Riviera Maya News (Sep 2025): riviera-maya-news.com; The Yucatan Times (Sep 2025): theyucatantimes.com; Jetsetter Guide (Sep 2025): jetsetterguide.com; MayaMi Real Estate (Sep 2025): mayamirealestatemx.com; GetTransfer Blog (Sep 2025): blog.gettransfer.com; BNBCalc: bnbcalc.com/blog/short-term-rental-regulation/cancun-quintana-roo-guide; DeepArrival (Jun 2026): deeparrival.com/news/cancun-tourist-tax-2026; TheLatinvestor property taxes (Aug 2025): thelatinvestor.com/blogs/news/cancun-property-taxes
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://sedetur.qroo.gob.mx](https://sedetur.qroo.gob.mx)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-cancun/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-cancun/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-08

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### <a id="intl-mexico-canc-n-riviera-maya"></a>Cancún / Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-mexico-canc-n-riviera-maya`
- **Location**: Cancún / Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — RETUR-Q registry + State Operating License (SATQ)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — SATQ lodging tax + federal SAT (ISR, IVA)
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (application + annual renewal fee)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No state cap
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: ISH lodging tax 3%–5%; VAT 16% on rentals under 28 days; ISR income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Subject to municipal zoning and HOA/community rules
- **Minimum Stay**: VAT/ISH apply to short-term stays under ~28-30 days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Municipalities can decide whether platforms operate locally
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — liability insurance and Civil Protection safety compliance
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must verify host RETUR-Q registration; may delist non-compliant
- **Effective Date**: 2025-08
- **Compliance Notes**: Revamped Tourism Law effective August 2025; municipalities empowered to regulate
- **Key Notes**: Mandatory RETUR-Q registration; safety standards (extinguishers, first aid)
- **Penalties**: Fines up to MXN 100,000; listing suspension/removal; monthly tax penalties
- **Sources**: https://sedetur.qroo.gob.mx/registro-estatal-de-turismo-retur-q/ ; casaztech.com; theyucatantimes.com; mexlaw.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://sedetur.qroo.gob.mx/registro-estatal-de-turismo-retur-q/](https://sedetur.qroo.gob.mx/registro-estatal-de-turismo-retur-q/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-canc-n-riviera-maya/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-canc-n-riviera-maya/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-mexico-guadalajara"></a>Guadalajara, Jalisco State
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-mexico-guadalajara`
- **Location**: Guadalajara, Jalisco State, Mexico (Americas)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — SAT registration (RFC) required; no mandatory city-wide STR license yet; Jalisco 180-night cap bill pending
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: SAT RFC registration (free)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Pending: Jalisco legislature proposing 180-night/year cap
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Jalisco ISH 4% + federal ISR + IVA 16%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: 180-night cap bill pending Jalisco Congress; proposed 5-year ban on STRs in new construction
- **Minimum Stay**: None (pending)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — Airbnb auto-collects 4% ISH
- **Effective Date**: Pending
- **Compliance Notes**: No mandatory city STR license currently. Jalisco legislature has pending bill for 180-night/year cap and 5-year moratorium on STRs in new construction. Airbnb auto-collects 4% ISH. RFC required for all income.
- **Key Notes**: No current mandatory license; Jalisco 180-night cap bill pending mid-2026; 5-year new-build moratorium proposed; 4% ISH.
- **Penalties**: Standard SAT non-compliance; escalating under pending legislation
- **Sources**: https://www.guadalajara.gob.mx
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.guadalajara.gob.mx](https://www.guadalajara.gob.mx)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-guadalajara/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-guadalajara/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-mexico-mexico-city"></a>Mexico City, Mexico City (CDMX)
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-mexico-mexico-city`
- **Location**: Mexico City, Mexico City (CDMX), Mexico (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — mandatory Host Registry; unique number per property
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — SAT income tax + VAT
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No. Popular, social and rental-programme housing may not be used for short-term rental, nor may housing reconstructed after the 2017 earthquake
- **Rental Day Cap**: No operating cap; registration renewal is refused where occupancy exceeds 50% of the nights in a year
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Hospedaje tax 3.5% (5% where an intermediary collects the payment); IVA 16%; 4% ISR withheld by platforms
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No zoning or land-use restriction. From the fourth property a clave de establecimiento mercantil is required through the SEAPEM system
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 4+ properties require merchant establishment key and operating permit
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of civil liability insurance required
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must register; display registration number; semiannual occupancy reports
- **Effective Date**: 2024-10-04 (published 3 October 2024; Padron framework 4 April 2024; registry operational 21 May 2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: Hosts and platforms must register in the Padron de Anfitriones and Padron de Plataformas and file semiannual occupancy reports. The Secretaria de Turismo assesses those reports at renewal; registration is not renewed for a property occupied more than 50% of the nights in a year. The registry opened on 21 May 2026 and the compliance deadline runs to December 2026. The framework is subject to ongoing amparo litigation.
- **Key Notes**: 1. There is no operating day cap; the 50%-of-nights rule is a condition on registration renewal. 2. Published 3 October 2024 and in force from 4 October 2024; the Padron framework dates to 4 April 2024. 3. The registry became operational on 21 May 2026 and the registration deadline was extended to December 2026 on 19 August 2026. 4. Applies across the whole of Mexico City.
- **Penalties**: Written warning; fine of 25-100 UMA for hosts or 50-200 UMA for platforms; suspension of up to 15 days; cancellation from the Padron
- **Sources**: https://tramites.cdmx.gob.mx/inicio/ts/turismo ; garrigues.com; hostaway.com; mexiconewsdaily.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://tramites.cdmx.gob.mx/inicio/ts/turismo](https://tramites.cdmx.gob.mx/inicio/ts/turismo)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-mexico-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-mexico-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-27

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### <a id="intl-mexico-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Mexico
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-mexico-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Mexico (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — National Tourism Registry (Registro Nacional de Turismo)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — SAT (RFC) registration for income tax and VAT
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No national rule
- **Rental Day Cap**: No national cap
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: VAT (IVA) 16% on rentals under ~28-30 days; ISR income tax; ISH lodging tax varies by state
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Set at state/municipal level
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown (varies)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Set locally
- **Insurance Required**: Civil liability insurance often required at state/city level
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms withhold income tax and VAT for hosts
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Federal Tourism Law and Federal Consumer Protection Law apply nationally
- **Key Notes**: National baseline; significant rules vary by state/city (e.g., CDMX, Quintana Roo)
- **Penalties**: Fines and legal action via PROFECO; listing removal
- **Sources**: https://www.tpdco.org/services/short-term-rentals/ ; bnbcalc.com; airbnb.com; thelatinvestor.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tpdco.org/services/short-term-rentals/](https://www.tpdco.org/services/short-term-rentals/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-mexico-oaxaca"></a>Oaxaca City, Oaxaca State
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-mexico-oaxaca`
- **Location**: Oaxaca City, Oaxaca State, Mexico (Americas)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Padrón de Anfitriones (new 2025 host registry) + RFC (Mexican tax ID)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registry fee (new 2025 system)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None currently
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: State ISH 4–5% + federal ISR + IVA 16%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: New 2025 Padrón de Anfitriones and Padrón de Plataformas Digitales registries being implemented
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — platform registry under Padrón de Plataformas
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: State created new Host Registry (Padrón de Anfitriones) and Platform Registry (Padrón de Plataformas Digitales) in 2025. Growing concern about gentrification in UNESCO historic center. Hosts must register for appropriate tax regime.
- **Key Notes**: New 2025 host registry system; 4-5% ISH + 16% IVA; gentrification concern; UNESCO historic center.
- **Penalties**: Administrative fines; escalating as new registry implemented
- **Sources**: https://www.secturismoaxaca.gob.mx
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.secturismoaxaca.gob.mx](https://www.secturismoaxaca.gob.mx)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-oaxaca/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-oaxaca/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-mexico-playa-del-carmen"></a>Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-mexico-playa-del-carmen`
- **Location**: Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico (Americas)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Mexican SAT tax registration + Quintana Roo state lodging registration
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: SAT registration + state lodging registration
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Mexico IVA 16% + ISH (Quintana Roo lodging tax) 5% = 21%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: SAT registration + Quintana Roo state registration; Airbnb withholds taxes
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — Airbnb collects/remits taxes under RESICO
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Riviera Maya's main hub. Airbnb collects and remits taxes under Mexico's 2020 RESICO digital platform reform. SAT and Quintana Roo state registration required for direct bookings.
- **Key Notes**: SAT + Quintana Roo registration required; Airbnb remits taxes; 21% combined IVA + ISH.
- **Penalties**: SAT tax fines
- **Sources**: https://www.sat.gob.mx
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.sat.gob.mx](https://www.sat.gob.mx)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-playa-del-carmen/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-playa-del-carmen/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-mexico-puerto-vallarta"></a>Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-mexico-puerto-vallarta`
- **Location**: Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No STR-specific state license historically; a new municipal business-license/registration requirement for STR platforms is planned under the 2026 income law (proposal to city council Aug 27, 2025) — hosts may need to register with the city and pay an annual business license fee.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — RFC with SAT; standard SAT tax obligations; Jalisco state lodging tax applies via platforms.
- **Permit Fee**: Annual municipal business license fee anticipated under 2026 framework (amount Unknown).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (no residency requirement sourced).
- **Rental Day Cap**: None sourced; Jalisco legislative proposals have discussed a possible 180-night cap (Mexico City-style) but not enacted.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown.
- **Tax Rate**: Jalisco state Lodging Tax (ISH) — Airbnb help page states 5% of listing price (incl. cleaning fees) for Jalisco; historically 3% when introduced in 2018. Puerto Vallarta municipal lodging tax rose to 5% from Jan 2026 (third consecutive annual increase, up from 4%). Plus federal ISR and 16% IVA on furnished rentals.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unknown (no published neighborhood bans for Puerto Vallarta; HOA rules may apply).
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown (no municipal minimum sourced).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown.
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb collects/remits the Jalisco lodging tax on bookings and withholds ISR/IVA under SAT digital-platform rules; the proposed municipal tax would target hosting platforms directly.
- **Effective Date**: Municipal lodging tax 5% from Jan 2026; proposed platform/business tax to take effect in 2026 if approved into the city's income law.
- **Compliance Notes**: Provide RFC to Airbnb for lowest withholding; declare income to SAT; issue facturas. New municipal scheme would require city registration and annual license fee; non-compliance could lead to fines or restrictions.
- **Key Notes**: Note conflicting lodging-tax figures: Airbnb cites 5% Jalisco state lodging tax while Puerto Vallarta's municipal lodging tax also rose to 5% in 2026 — these are framed as overlapping state/municipal levies in differing sources.
- **Penalties**: Fines or operating restrictions for non-compliance under the proposed municipal framework (specifics Unknown); SAT penalties for tax non-compliance.
- **Sources**: vallartadaily.com (lodging tax 2026, Nov 2025); williamhutt.mx/BeachPleasePVR (Aug 2025); airbnb.com/help/article/2288; thelatinvestor.com (Guadalajara/Jalisco, Apr 2026)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-puerto-vallarta/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-puerto-vallarta/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-mexico-san-miguel-allende"></a>San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato State
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-mexico-san-miguel-allende`
- **Location**: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato State, Mexico (Americas)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — annual municipal STR permit (~MXN 20,000–45,000/year); liability insurance required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual municipal permit MXN 20,000–45,000/yr
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Guanajuato ISH 3–4% + federal ISR + IVA 16%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: High-cost permit; hotel associations pushing enforcement; complex bureaucracy
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — liability insurance required
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Annual municipal permit required with high cost (MXN 20-45K/yr). Liability insurance mandatory. Hotel associations actively pushing for enforcement. Professional property managers widely used. RFC from SAT required.
- **Key Notes**: Annual permit MXN 20–45K/year; liability insurance required; hotel lobby enforcement pressure; 16% IVA federal.
- **Penalties**: Fines + permit revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.sanmigueldeallende.gob.mx
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.sanmigueldeallende.gob.mx](https://www.sanmigueldeallende.gob.mx)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-san-miguel-allende/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-san-miguel-allende/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-mexico-tulum"></a>Tulum, Quintana Roo
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-mexico-tulum`
- **Location**: Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico (North America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — hosts must register in the State Tourism Registry (RETUR-Q) and obtain a state operating license via the Quintana Roo Tax Administration Service (SATQ); registration is per property.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — hosts must register for an RFC (Federal Taxpayers Registry) with SAT; providing the RFC to platforms secures the lowest withholding rates.
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown for exact RETUR-Q/license fees. Non-registration penalties up to 100,000 pesos.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — secondary homes and pure investment properties may operate; the framework treats all owners equally regardless of residency.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None — Quintana Roo imposes no statewide minimum-stay requirement or maximum nights-per-year cap as of early 2026 (HOA rules may apply).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown (no statewide occupancy cap sourced).
- **Tax Rate**: State Lodging Tax (ISH) reported at 5–6% (some sources cite 3–4%); plus federal ISR (income tax, up to ~35% for non-residents/25% flat withholding) and 16% IVA on furnished rentals. Airbnb auto-collects/remits ISH in Quintana Roo.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Verify property is in an area where STRs are permitted; new 2025 Tourism Law empowers municipalities (including Tulum) to set their own licensing rules, zones, and fees — local Tulum guidelines may still be developing.
- **Minimum Stay**: No statewide minimum; market practice varies (many 2-night minimums; a segment at 30+ nights for digital nomads).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown (no enacted density cap; municipality-level rules pending under 2025 law).
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown (no explicit STR insurance mandate sourced; Civil Protection safety guidelines apply). Typical home policy ~0.2–0.6% of replacement value.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com) began requiring Quintana Roo hosts to register with RETUR-Q from Nov 2025; platforms collect/remit ISH automatically; non-compliant listings may be delisted; cooperation with state tax authority to ensure tax collection.
- **Effective Date**: Revamped Quintana Roo Tourism Law effective August 2025; RETUR-Q registration mandatory/strictly enforced from late 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Comply with Civil Protection safety standards; declare full income to SAT and pay ISR; display registration on listings. Treated as commercial activity under Mexican law.
- **Key Notes**: RETUR-Q registration is the single most important requirement; ~24,000 active STR units statewide with Tulum a hotspot (~8,000+ Tulum listings). Foreigners in the coastal restricted zone must hold property via fideicomiso.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to 100,000 pesos (~$5,500–$5,900 USD) for failure to register; possible delisting and closure of operations.
- **Sources**: https://sedetur.qroo.gob.mx/registro-estatal-de-turismo/ ; Quintana Roo Tourism Law via mayamirealestatemx.com, mexlaw.com, thelatinvestor.com (Tulum, Jan–Apr 2026); airbtics.com; gettransfer.com; airbnb.com/help/article/2834
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://sedetur.qroo.gob.mx/registro-estatal-de-turismo/](https://sedetur.qroo.gob.mx/registro-estatal-de-turismo/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-tulum/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mexico-tulum/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-monaco-monaco"></a>Monaco, Monaco
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-monaco-monaco`
- **Location**: Monaco, Monaco (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Government Authorization
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Authorization application fees apply
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes
- **Rental Day Cap**: Strict limits (under 90 days)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Varies by apartment size
- **Tax Rate**: Subject to VAT and local tourist taxes
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Heavily restricted in residential housing blocks
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes (Mandatory)
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: Subletting and commercial short-term rental of residential property are subject to strict co-ownership association (syndic) bylaws and government authorization.
- **Key Notes**: Syndic approval and government authorization mandatory.
- **Penalties**: Severe fines and immediate eviction
- **Sources**: https://service-public.mc ; Monaco Prince's Government Tourism Office 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://service-public.mc](https://service-public.mc)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-monaco-monaco/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-monaco-monaco/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-montenegro-kotor"></a>Kotor, Kotor Municipality
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-montenegro-kotor`
- **Location**: Kotor, Kotor Municipality, Montenegro (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Municipal approval (Rješenje)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Annual registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Based on certified bed count
- **Tax Rate**: Local tourist tax (~1-1.50 EUR/night) plus income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in approved residential/tourism zones
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes (Host registration tracking)
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: Requires municipal authorization (Rješenje o radu) from the local Secretariat for tourism and payment of daily residence tax per guest.
- **Key Notes**: Municipal holiday home license and guest tax payments mandatory.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to 2,000 EUR and property sealing for illegal lodging
- **Sources**: https://www.opstinakotor.me ; Montenegro Ministry of Economic Development and Tourism 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.opstinakotor.me](https://www.opstinakotor.me)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-montenegro-kotor/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-montenegro-kotor/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-montenegro-podgorica"></a>Podgorica, Podgorica
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-montenegro-podgorica`
- **Location**: Podgorica, Montenegro (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Municipal tourist tax: €1.00 per person per night (adults 18+); €0.50 per person per night (ages 12–18); children under 12 exempt. Rates vary slightly by municipality.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None identified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown – no national cap identified; property-specific safety rules apply
- **Tax Rate**: 15% income tax on rental income (applied nationally). Tourist/residence tax (boravišna taksa): €1.00 per person per night collected by host and remitted to the municipal tourist organization. VAT may apply to registered commercial operators.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Restrictions apply in certain agricultural lands and protected natural areas, which may require special permits. Standard municipal zoning rules apply elsewhere.
- **Minimum Stay**: None mandated nationally
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None identified at national level; municipality-level rules may apply
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown – no national mandate identified; recommended by industry
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosts must register guests via the eVisitor digital system within 12–24 hours of arrival and collect/remit tourist tax. Platforms have no separately mandated obligations under current national law.
- **Effective Date**: Ongoing; Foreigners Act amendments effective January 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: STR operators must register their accommodation with the local municipality and tourist organization. Guests (non-residents) must be registered within 24 hours of arrival. Montenegro updated its Foreigners Act in January 2026 affecting foreign owners' residency and permit planning. The eVisitor system is the mandatory digital channel for guest registration.
- **Key Notes**: Montenegro allows foreign and domestic property owners to operate STRs on equal footing. Tourist accommodation requires specific registration permits and ongoing guest registration with local authorities. The 15% rental income tax applies equally to short-term and long-term rentals. Montenegro's digital eVisitor system has become the primary compliance mechanism as of 2026.
- **Penalties**: For individuals: fines from €1,340 to €13,400 (2–20 times the minimum wage of €670 as of June 2025). For legal entities: fines of 20–200 times the minimum wage.
- **Sources**: https://www.gobierno.me (Montenegro Ministry of Interior – Foreigners Act / Law on Tourism), https://adriaticways.com/tourist-tax-montenegro/, https://mdrealty.me/en/blog/registracija-turistic-nalog-montenegro, https://tivat.travel/en/tourist-registration/, https://investropa.com/blogs/news/montenegro-rent-out-property-legally
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-montenegro-podgorica/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-montenegro-podgorica/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-morocco-agadir"></a>Agadir, Souss-Massa Region
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-morocco-agadir`
- **Location**: Agadir, Souss-Massa Region, Morocco (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — operating license from Wali/Governor via Regional Investment Center (CRI); Law 80-14
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: CRI license fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 120 days/year for primary residence; commercial registration for more
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: VAT 10% + Income Tax (IR) 0–37% (40% gross deduction); tourist tax per person/night
- **Zoning Restrictions**: DGSN daily guest registration mandatory; 120-day cap for primary residence
- **Minimum Stay**: None (primary); above 120 days = professional registration
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — DGSN platform
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Same national Law 80-14 framework as Marrakech. 120-day cap for primary residence. DGSN digital guest registration required. Income declared by March 1 annually. Police registration of guests required.
- **Key Notes**: Law 80-14 applies; 120-day primary residence cap; DGSN guest registration; income declared March 1.
- **Penalties**: Significant fines + property closure for unauthorized operation
- **Sources**: https://www.tourisme.gov.ma
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourisme.gov.ma](https://www.tourisme.gov.ma)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-morocco-agadir/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-morocco-agadir/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-morocco-casablanca"></a>Casablanca, Morocco
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-morocco-casablanca`
- **Location**: Casablanca, Morocco (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — license + safety inspection + registration with local authorities
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — DGI declaration
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Reportedly up to 30-day max stay enforced in certain neighborhoods to protect housing
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Tourist promotion tax plus income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Possible neighborhood limits to prevent housing shortages
- **Minimum Stay**: None mandated
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes (national requirement)
- **Platform Obligations**: Per national rules
- **Effective Date**: 2023 (Decree 2.23.441)
- **Compliance Notes**: Notable crackdown on unlicensed Airbnb rentals; confidential ministry inspections; licensing within ~30 days if approved
- **Key Notes**: Government audit revealed significant undeclared rental income; ~8,000 active listings
- **Penalties**: Per national Law 80.14 (up to 500,000 MAD); permit revocation for non-compliance
- **Sources**: https://www.tourisme.gov.ma ; airbtics.com (Casablanca); sandsofwealth.com; lodgecompliance.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourisme.gov.ma](https://www.tourisme.gov.ma)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-morocco-casablanca/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-morocco-casablanca/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-morocco-marrakech"></a>Marrakech, Morocco
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-morocco-marrakech`
- **Location**: Marrakech, Morocco (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — tourist accommodation authorization; higher compliance expectations, esp. in the Medina
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — DGI declaration; local tourist tax declaration via Commune of Marrakech
- **Permit Fee**: Higher registration fees than smaller cities (Unknown exact)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None published
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Tourist promotion tax (~1.5% in some areas) plus income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No published citywide ban zones; co-ownership/syndic rules in Gueliz/Agdal apartment buildings may restrict
- **Minimum Stay**: None mandated (many hosts voluntarily set 30-night minimums)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None published
- **Insurance Required**: Yes (national requirement)
- **Platform Obligations**: Per national rules; compliance audits to identify unlicensed rentals
- **Effective Date**: 2023 (national framework)
- **Compliance Notes**: Authorities conduct audits targeting unlicensed/undeclared rentals; Medina riads under closer oversight
- **Key Notes**: Over 21,000 active listings; highest STR demand market in Morocco; avg nightly rate ~1,265 MAD
- **Penalties**: Per national Law 80.14 (50,000–500,000 MAD)
- **Sources**: https://www.tourisme.gov.ma ; sandsofwealth.com (Marrakech analysis); airbtics.com; orchidisland.immo
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourisme.gov.ma](https://www.tourisme.gov.ma)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-morocco-marrakech/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-morocco-marrakech/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-morocco-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Morocco
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-morocco-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Morocco (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — operating license from local authority (Sulta Mahaliya) for rentals under 1 month
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — rental income must be declared to the DGI (tax authority)
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (varies by municipality)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — secondary/investment homes allowed
- **Rental Day Cap**: None nationally
- **Occupancy Limit**: Limited rooms for 'homestay' (family-run) category; Unknown specific count
- **Tax Rate**: Tourist promotion tax ~1.5% of nightly income in some areas; plus income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Condominium/syndic bylaws may restrict STR; no national zoning ban
- **Minimum Stay**: None nationally
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None nationally
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — civil liability/fire/theft insurance is a legal obligation
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must verify host compliance and may share guest/transaction data with authorities
- **Effective Date**: 2023 (Decree 2.23.441 implementing Law 80.14)
- **Compliance Notes**: Daily electronic guest declaration; keep individual records 1 year; guests reported to police within 24h
- **Key Notes**: Governed by tourism Law 80.14 and Decree 2.23.441; classified as 'homestay/alternative accommodation'
- **Penalties**: Operating without license: 50,000–500,000 MAD fine; failure to declare guests: 1–6 months imprisonment and/or 50,000–100,000 MAD; doubled on repeat within 5 years
- **Sources**: https://www.tourisme.gov.tn ; avocatmarocain.com (Law 80.14); sandsofwealth.com; en.hespress.com; lodgecompliance.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourisme.gov.tn](https://www.tourisme.gov.tn)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-morocco-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-morocco-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-morocco-tangier"></a>Tangier, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-morocco-tangier`
- **Location**: Tangier, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — tourism accommodation authorization from Wali/Governor via CRI; Law 80-14
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: CRI authorization fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 120 days/year for primary residence
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: VAT 10% + Income Tax (IR) 0–37% (40% gross deduction); tourist tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: DGSN guest registration; invoicing with prices and taxes required per stay
- **Minimum Stay**: None (primary)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — DGSN
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Same Law 80-14 framework as Agadir and Marrakech. 120-day cap. DGSN digital platform for guest registration. Invoicing required per stay. Growing enforcement via digital platform monitoring.
- **Key Notes**: Law 80-14; 120-day cap; DGSN registration; growing enforcement; income declared annually.
- **Penalties**: Tax fines + retroactive audits up to 4 years
- **Sources**: https://www.tourisme.gov.ma
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourisme.gov.ma](https://www.tourisme.gov.ma)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-morocco-tangier/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-morocco-tangier/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-mozambique-maputo"></a>Maputo, Maputo
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-mozambique-maputo`
- **Location**: Maputo, Mozambique (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No dedicated STR-specific licence law confirmed. Mozambique's tourism accommodation sector is governed by general tourism and business registration legislation under the Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) and the National Tourism Authority (ANT — Autoridade Nacional do Turismo). Commercial accommodation operators are generally required to hold a business licence (alvará) and register as a tourism establishment. However, specific STR/Airbnb-category regulation has not been codified as of July 2026. The market is characterised by minimal formal registration activity.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — rental income is subject to Mozambican tax law. Operators must register with the Tax Authority of Mozambique (AT — Autoridade Tributária de Moçambique) for income tax purposes. VAT and IRPS (Imposto sobre o Rendimento das Pessoas Singulares – personal income tax) obligations apply to commercially operating hosts. No STR-specific tourism tax collection mechanism confirmed.
- **Permit Fee**: Business licence (alvará) fees: Unknown specific amounts (set by Maputo City municipality). Tourism establishment registration with ANT: Unknown. No confirmed STR-specific licence fee structure identified.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — not stipulated in identified STR-specific regulations.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — no statutory STR day cap identified for Maputo or nationally.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no confirmed STR occupancy limit regulation.
- **Tax Rate**: IRPS (personal income tax): progressive rates under Mozambican law. IRPC (corporate income tax): 32% standard rate. VAT: 17% standard rate. Tourism tax: no confirmed STR-specific tourism levy identified as of July 2026. ATM (Autoridade Tributária de Moçambique) may apply a simplified presumptive tax regime for small operators.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Maputo City zoning administered by the Conselho Municipal de Maputo. Residential properties used for commercial accommodation may require change-of-use approval. No confirmed STR-specific zoning restrictions.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no statutory minimum stay confirmed.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no STR density or saturation rules identified for Maputo.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — no confirmed STR insurance mandate.
- **Platform Obligations**: No confirmed platform-reporting or data-sharing obligations for Mozambique as of July 2026.
- **Effective Date**: No specific STR regulation effective date. General tourism licensing and tax law: ongoing.
- **Compliance Notes**: Maputo's STR market is lightly regulated in practice, with no dedicated STR law and minimal registration activity (0% licensed listings identified in 2025 AirROI analysis). The legal framework relies on general tourism, commercial and tax law. Approximately 108–425 active STR listings operate in Maputo (varying by data source/period, 2024–2026). Hosts operating commercially should hold a business alvará from Maputo municipality and register with the AT. The absence of a formal STR registry means compliance is largely self-reported and enforcement is minimal.
- **Key Notes**: Mozambique does not have an STR-specific regulatory framework. The market is growing but remains in an early regulatory stage. Hosts face the primary risk of income tax non-compliance rather than STR-specific licensing enforcement. Future formalisation is likely as the tourism sector grows. The Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) and ANT are the relevant oversight bodies for accommodation classification.
- **Penalties**: Operating an unlicensed commercial accommodation: potential fines under Mozambican Commercial Code and municipal by-laws (specific amounts Unknown). Tax evasion: penalties under Mozambican Tax Administration Law (Lei n.º 1/2006 and subsequent amendments). Specific STR penalty regime: not established.
- **Sources**: https://www.mitur.gov.mz/, https://www.at.gov.mz/, https://www.cm-maputo.gov.mz/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mozambique-maputo/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-mozambique-maputo/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-multiple-eu-countries-national"></a>LawfulStay, National
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-multiple-eu-countries-national`
- **Location**: LawfulStay, National, Multiple EU Countries (International)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: LawfulStay
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-multiple-eu-countries-national/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-multiple-eu-countries-national/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-25 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-25

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### <a id="intl-myanmar-yangon"></a>Yangon, Yangon
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-myanmar-yangon`
- **Location**: Yangon, Myanmar (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Banned**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown — Ministry of Hotels and Tourism (MoHT) sets accommodation licence fees; specific amounts not publicly available for informal STR operators (who are de facto prohibited)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not applicable — private residential STR for foreign tourists is prohibited
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not applicable — private residential STR is banned for foreign tourists; no annual night cap framework applies
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown for registered properties; private residential STR is prohibited for foreign guests
- **Tax Rate**: Unknown — registered hotels pay commercial tax and income tax; STR is prohibited so no separate STR tax framework exists
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Under Myanmar's 1947 Immigration Act, foreign visitors on tourist visas must stay only in registered hotels or guesthouses. Private home STR for foreign tourists is illegal nationwide. In Yangon, downtown townships (Kyauktada, Pabedan) face more scrutiny for guest movement; residential areas such as Bahan, Sanchaung, and Kamaryut see most furnish-stay demand but are subject to strict building and landlord rules. Restrictions are enforcement-driven rather than zone-mapped.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — not applicable; foreign-tourist STR is prohibited
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — not applicable for prohibited STR
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms are expected to ensure listings comply with Myanmar's 1947 Immigration Act and the Myanmar Hotel and Tourism Law. Airbnb suspended all Myanmar listings in March 2023 in response to enforcement of these laws. Only permanent residents and foreigners holding business visas may legally rent apartments or houses.
- **Effective Date**: 1947 Immigration Act (foundational); Myanmar Tourism Law (current version); Myanmar Tourism Rules: 17 November 2020; Airbnb suspension: March 2023
- **Compliance Notes**: Myanmar's 1947 Immigration Act prohibits foreign tourists from staying at unregistered guesthouses or private homes. The Myanmar Tourism Law (and Myanmar Tourism Rules, Notice No. 1/2020) requires all tourist accommodation to hold a licence from the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism (MoHT). Airbnb suspended all Myanmar listings in March 2023 citing enforcement of these laws. Owners who rent to foreign guests without a licence face up to three years' imprisonment. Only permanent residents and business-visa holders may rent apartments/houses. The military junta's enforcement post-February 2021 coup has tightened practical compliance.
- **Key Notes**: Airbnb has been fully suspended in Myanmar since March 2023. Agoda and other OTAs continue listing only registered hotels and guesthouses. There is no Western-style night-cap system; the binding constraint is whether a property holds a valid accommodation licence from MoHT. Some furnished short-stay demand persists in Yangon's expat/business districts but operates informally outside the legal framework for foreign tourists.
- **Penalties**: Property owners who rent to foreign guests without a licence face up to 3 years' imprisonment under the 1947 Immigration Act. Additional penalties apply under the Myanmar Tourism Law for unlicensed accommodation businesses.
- **Sources**: https://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/pdf/Myanmar-Tourism-Law_en.pdf, https://servicetrade.gov.mm/service/rule-detail/myanmar-tourism-rules, https://shorttermrentalz.com/news/airbnb-myanmar-bookings-suspension/, https://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2023/03/airbnb-suspends-myanmar-bookings/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-myanmar-yangon/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-myanmar-yangon/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-namibia-windhoek"></a>Windhoek, Khomas
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-namibia-windhoek`
- **Location**: Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — mandatory under the Namibia Tourism Board Act 21 of 2000. All operators offering paid accommodation (including Airbnb and similar platforms) must register with the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB). STRs are classified as 'self-catering establishments' or 'holiday homes' under NTB regulated tourism sectors (declared regulated as of 1 February 2005 under GN 136/2004). Additionally, the City of Windhoek municipality may require a business fitness certificate or tourism licence at the local council level.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — rental income is subject to Namibian Income Tax. Namibia's tax year runs 1 March – 28/29 February. Hosts must register with the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) for income tax. VAT registration may be required if turnover exceeds the registration threshold.
- **Permit Fee**: NTB registration: application fee of N$1,000 (base, per NTB Act regulations; vehicle-specific fees of N$400/vehicle apply for tour operators). NTB tourism levy: 2% of accommodation revenue, collected from guests and remitted to NTB. Municipal business fitness certificate fee: Unknown (City of Windhoek). Annual NTB registration renewal fees: Unknown specific amount for self-catering.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — not required under NTB registration rules.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No national statutory day cap. Self-catering/holiday home stays are generally defined as under 6 months. Individual establishments may set their own maximum stays.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Subject to NTB grading criteria assessed during inspection. Specific limits are property-dependent and set during the registration/grading process.
- **Tax Rate**: NTB Tourism Levy: 2% of accommodation revenue (applied to all registered accommodation establishments). Income tax: progressive rates under Namibian personal income tax (standard Namibian income tax brackets). No VAT specific to STRs confirmed unless general VAT turnover threshold is reached.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: City of Windhoek zoning rules apply. Residential properties used for commercial STR activity may require municipal approval. No confirmed STR-specific zoning overlay.
- **Minimum Stay**: No statutory minimum stay. Short-term is generally defined as under 6 months for self-catering establishments.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no NTB or City of Windhoek STR density or neighbourhood saturation rules identified.
- **Insurance Required**: No formal STR insurance mandate identified, but NTB inspection criteria may require basic public liability or safety standards.
- **Platform Obligations**: No formal platform data-sharing obligations confirmed. The NTB has urged all platform hosts to register; non-registered listings risk enforcement action.
- **Effective Date**: NTB Act 21 of 2000: in force since 2000; regulated sector declaration: 1 February 2005. NTB Airbnb compliance enforcement deadline: 30 April 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: The NTB launched an enforcement crackdown in early 2025, with a compliance deadline of 30 April 2025 for all Airbnb and similar platform operators. 'Hosting paying guests without registration is unlawful and punishable by law' (NTB official statement). Failure to register by the deadline exposes operators to legal action including potential criminal proceedings. The NTB Act (21 of 2000) established NTB as the sole regulatory body with government mandate over tourism accommodation. Only ~1% of Windhoek listings were identified as licensed in 2025 data, indicating widespread non-compliance. Enforcement is actively intensifying.
- **Key Notes**: Namibia has a clear legal requirement for STR registration with the NTB, but enforcement historically lagged. The 2025 crackdown marks a shift toward active enforcement. Windhoek hosts should prioritise NTB registration and City of Windhoek business fitness certification. The 2% NTB tourism levy applies to all registered accommodation. With 424 active listings (2026 data) and supply growing 124.3%, the market is expanding rapidly, increasing regulatory scrutiny.
- **Penalties**: Operating without NTB registration: unlawful under NTB Act 21 of 2000; potential criminal prosecution. Failure to meet compliance deadline (30 April 2025): legal action threatened by NTB. Failure to pay tourism levy: administrative penalties under NTB Act.
- **Sources**: https://www.lac.org.na/laws/annoREG/Namibia%20Tourism%20Board%20Act%2021%20of%202000-Regulations%202004-138.pdf, https://registration.visitnamibia.com.na/, https://voyagesafriq.com/2025/02/13/namibia-tourism-board-clamps-down-on-unregistered-airbnb-operators/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namibia_Tourism_Board
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-namibia-windhoek/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-namibia-windhoek/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-nepal-kathmandu"></a>Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-nepal-kathmandu`
- **Location**: Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes in principle — homestay/business registration (OCR, Ward/Municipality, PAN); enforcement minimal
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — PAN/IRD registration; rental income filing
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Typically yes for homestay format
- **Rental Day Cap**: None known
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax + VAT if applicable; municipal taxes
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Local municipal/ward registration; late-night operations need District Administration Office approval
- **Minimum Stay**: None known
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: None confirmed; ~0% of listings show registration evidence
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Low regulation with minimal registration activity; hosts urged to verify local rules before listing
- **Key Notes**: Largest STR market in Nepal (~320 active listings); Airbnb hosts concentrated in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur and Pokhara
- **Penalties**: Per national regime; municipal closure possible for non-compliant late-night/entertainment operations
- **Sources**: https://www.tourism.gov.np ; airroi.com/airbnb-data/nepal/bagmati-province/kathmandu; companykhata.com; myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourism.gov.np](https://www.tourism.gov.np)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-nepal-kathmandu/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-nepal-kathmandu/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-nepal-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Nepal
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-nepal-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Nepal (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — homestay registration through municipality/ward + Dept. of Tourism under Home Stay Directives; OCR + PAN registration
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — PAN registration at Inland Revenue Dept; rental income must be registered/filed annually
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (prescribed under Tourism Regulations, periodically revised)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — host-present family stays are the norm for homestays
- **Rental Day Cap**: None known
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax (Income Tax Act 2058) + VAT (VAT Act 2052) if applicable; municipal taxes
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Municipal/local registration and compliance required
- **Minimum Stay**: None known
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: None established — Airbnb-type properties largely unregistered/untaxed; no platform mandate confirmed
- **Effective Date**: Tourism Act 2035 (1978); annual rental income filing by mid-July (31 Shrawan)
- **Compliance Notes**: Foreigners cannot own property — must lease or operate via Nepali-registered company/JV; guest ID collection at check-in; ward/municipal registration may be required for short-term hosting
- **Key Notes**: Regulated under Tourism Act 2035, Nepal Tourism Board Act 2053, Tourism Regulations 2040, Local Government Operation Act 2074; homestays community-based
- **Penalties**: Foreign nationals operating without valid tourism registration risk deportation plus fines; late renewal fees/suspension
- **Sources**: https://www.tourism.gov.np ; companykhata.com; companynp.com/tourism-license-process-in-nepal; nepalhomestays.com; greenbuilders.space; myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourism.gov.np](https://www.tourism.gov.np)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-nepal-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-nepal-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-netherlands-amsterdam"></a>Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-netherlands-amsterdam`
- **Location**: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — registration number + Holiday Rental Permit (Vergunning vakantieverhuur); primary residence only; max 4 guests
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: €76 holiday rental permit (2026)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — primary residence (BRP registered) only
- **Rental Day Cap**: 15 nights/year in high-pressure districts (from Apr 1, 2026); 30 nights/year in other areas
- **Occupancy Limit**: 4 guests maximum
- **Tax Rate**: Tourist Tax 12.5% of net accommodation price + VAT 21% = ~33.5% combined
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No rentals of housing-corporation properties; no separate structures (boats/tents)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Permits limited in some areas; B&Bs capped per district
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown (fire safety compliance required)
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration number required in listing; city can order calendar block at 30 nights
- **Effective Date**: Permit required since 2021-04-01 (15-night proposal April 2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: Two requirements: (1) registration number on all listings, (2) Holiday Rental Permit. 15-night/year cap in high-pressure neighborhoods (Centrum, De Pijp etc.) from April 1, 2026; 30-night cap elsewhere. Investment/second homes cannot be rented short-term. Platforms auto-block at annual limit. Tourist tax raised to 12.5%; VAT increased to 21% from Jan 2026.
- **Key Notes**: 15-night/year cap in central districts from Apr 2026; registration + permit; primary residence only; 12.5% tourist tax + 21% VAT.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to €87,000 (first offense), €131,000 (repeat offenses)
- **Sources**: https://www.amsterdam.nl/en/housing/holiday-rentals/applying-permit/ ; amsterdam.nl; airbnb.com/help/article/860; iamexpat.nl; hostaway.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.amsterdam.nl/en/housing/holiday-rentals/applying-permit/](https://www.amsterdam.nl/en/housing/holiday-rentals/applying-permit/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-netherlands-amsterdam/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-netherlands-amsterdam/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-netherlands-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Netherlands
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-netherlands-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Netherlands (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Registration required where municipality opts in (national registry)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (income tax, VAT, tourist tax)
- **Permit Fee**: Free registration in most cities via national registry
- **Primary Residence Required**: Varies by municipality
- **Rental Day Cap**: Set by municipality
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set by municipality
- **Tax Rate**: 21% VAT (host-remitted); municipal tourist tax; income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Municipalities may set local rules once registration introduced
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Set by municipality
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration number must appear in listings where required
- **Effective Date**: Registration enabled since 2021
- **Compliance Notes**: Wet toeristische verhuur van woonruimte (Tourist Rental of Living Space Act) under the Housing Act enables municipal registration/permits
- **Key Notes**: Mandatory night register under Dutch Penal Code Art. 438; ~24 municipalities require registration
- **Penalties**: Set by municipality (fines, license revocation)
- **Sources**: https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/themen/bauen_wohnen_und_umwelt/wohnen/3/Seite.3420530.html ; Dutch Housing Act / Wet toeristische verhuur; trippz.com; misterbandb.zendesk.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/themen/bauen_wohnen_und_umwelt/wohnen/3/Seite.3420530.html](https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/themen/bauen_wohnen_und_umwelt/wohnen/3/Seite.3420530.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-netherlands-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-netherlands-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-netherlands-rotterdam"></a>Rotterdam, South Holland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-netherlands-rotterdam`
- **Location**: Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Mandatory registration number + tourist rental permit)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Permit costs apply (~€100 to €200)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes (secondary residences banned in residential zones)
- **Rental Day Cap**: 60 days per year for primary residence
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum 4 guests per booking
- **Tax Rate**: 6.5% tourist tax (toeristenbelasting) + standard income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (Banned for secondary residences in almost all residential areas)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (moratoriums or strict zoning in popular districts)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Must display registration number; mandatory booking notifications
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Primary residence STR is capped at 60 days per year. Hosts must notify the municipality of every single booking prior to the guest's arrival.
- **Key Notes**: 60-day cap + mandatory notification of every booking to the town hall.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to €21,750 for failing to register or notifying bookings.
- **Sources**: https://www.rotterdam.nl/wonen-leven/toeristisch-verhuur/ ; Gemeente Rotterdam
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.rotterdam.nl/wonen-leven/toeristisch-verhuur/](https://www.rotterdam.nl/wonen-leven/toeristisch-verhuur/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-netherlands-rotterdam/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-netherlands-rotterdam/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-netherlands-the-hague"></a>The Hague, Zuid-Holland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-netherlands-the-hague`
- **Location**: The Hague, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — permit/exemption via own municipal portal
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes (residential properties must be used for living)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Set by municipal holiday rental policy
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Tourist tax + income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Residential properties must remain in residential use
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Restrictions to preserve housing stock
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration number required
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Operates under national Wet toeristische verhuur; uses own portal rather than national registry
- **Key Notes**: Strong housing demand drives rules to keep homes available for residents
- **Penalties**: Fines for non-compliance
- **Sources**: https://www.denhaag.nl/en/housing/apply-for-a-permit-or-exemption-for-a-holiday-rental/ ; denhaag.nl; misterbandb.zendesk.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.denhaag.nl/en/housing/apply-for-a-permit-or-exemption-for-a-holiday-rental/](https://www.denhaag.nl/en/housing/apply-for-a-permit-or-exemption-for-a-holiday-rental/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-netherlands-the-hague/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-netherlands-the-hague/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-netherlands-utrecht"></a>Utrecht, Utrecht Province
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-netherlands-utrecht`
- **Location**: Utrecht, Utrecht Province, Netherlands (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — permit from Municipality of Utrecht; primary residence only; 60-night/year cap
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Municipal permit fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes (owner/primary tenant's main home)
- **Rental Day Cap**: 60 nights/year maximum
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 6 persons (≤200m²) or 8 persons (>200m²)
- **Tax Rate**: Dutch income tax (Box 3/Box 1); local tourist tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: 60-night/year cap; primary residence only; EU registration number from May 2026
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — EU Reg 2024/1028 registration number required
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: 60-night/year cap. Primary residence (owner or primary tenant) only. Max 6 guests (≤200m²) or 8 guests (>200m²). EU registration number required from May 2026. Report all stays to municipality.
- **Key Notes**: 60-night/year cap; primary residence only; max 6-8 guests; EU registration required May 2026.
- **Penalties**: Significant fines for exceeding cap or operating without permit
- **Sources**: https://www.utrecht.nl
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.utrecht.nl](https://www.utrecht.nl)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-netherlands-utrecht/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-netherlands-utrecht/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-netherlands-willemstad"></a>Willemstad, Curacao
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-netherlands-willemstad`
- **Location**: Willemstad, Curacao, Netherlands (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registration with the Curaçao Tourism Board (CTB) required for all accommodation providers. Fee schedule: Unknown precise current CTB registration fee amounts. Chamber of Commerce (Kamer van Koophandel) registration required for commercial rental activity (approx. ANG 50–200 for registration).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set per property based on building permit and fire safety standards; no single uniform STR occupancy cap published.
- **Tax Rate**: Room Tax (Toeristenbelasting/Belasting op Logies): 7% of the room rate, levied on guests and remitted to the Curaçao government by the host/operator. This is a key STR-specific tax. Income tax on rental income applies under Curaçao's national tax framework (Curaçao is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands with its own tax system). Turnover tax (OB - Omzetbelasting) at 9% may apply to rental services classified as business activity.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Willemstad's historic centre (Punda and Otrobanda) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Heritage regulations restrict exterior alterations. Zoning (bestemmingsplan equivalent) managed by the Directie Ruimtelijke Ontwikkeling en Beheer (DROB). Some residential zones may have restrictions on commercial STR use.
- **Minimum Stay**: No statutory minimum stay mandated; market varies from nightly to weekly.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown specific STR density rules for Willemstad.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated by law for all STR hosts, but strongly recommended; commercial operators may be required to carry liability insurance under CTB registration conditions.
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb has a tax collection agreement with Curaçao — Airbnb collects and remits the 7% room tax on behalf of hosts for eligible bookings made through its platform. Other platforms (Booking.com, VRBO) may not have equivalent agreements, placing remittance responsibility on the host.
- **Effective Date**: Curaçao autonomous status: October 10, 2010. Room tax and CTB registration requirements have been in place and updated since; specific recent amendment dates Unknown.
- **Compliance Notes**: Curaçao is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands (since 10-10-2010 dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles). STR hosts operating commercially must register with the CTB and the Kamer van Koophandel. The 7% room tax must be collected and remitted monthly or quarterly to the Belastingdienst Curaçao (Tax Authority). Airbnb's local tax collection agreement simplifies compliance for Airbnb hosts. Heritage zone rules in Willemstad add planning complexity.
- **Key Notes**: Curaçao's tourism economy is significant and the government actively encourages villa and apartment rentals. The regulatory environment is generally permissive but requires proper registration and tax compliance. The UNESCO heritage status of Willemstad's city centre creates an additional layer of oversight for properties within the buffer zone.
- **Penalties**: Failure to register with CTB or remit room tax can result in administrative fines and back-tax assessments by the Belastingdienst Curaçao. Specific fine amounts: Unknown from publicly available sources.
- **Sources**: Curaçao Tourism Board (ctb.cw); Belastingdienst Curaçao; Airbnb tax collection documentation (airbnb.com/help/article/2509); Kamer van Koophandel Curaçao; UNESCO Willemstad Heritage documentation.
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-netherlands-willemstad/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-netherlands-willemstad/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="intl-new-zealand-auckland"></a>Auckland, Auckland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-new-zealand-auckland`
- **Location**: Auckland, New Zealand (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No license; resource consent not required in residential areas
- **Tax Registration Required**: GST if turnover >NZ$60,000; income tax applies
- **Permit Fee**: APTR / business rates portion if applicable
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No fixed night cap; declaration required if >28 nights/yr
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Accommodation Provider Targeted Rate (APTR) if >28 nights/yr
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Permitted under Auckland Unitary Plan; same rules as other dwellings
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specific
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Ongoing
- **Compliance Notes**: Must complete short-term accommodation declaration with Auckland Council if hosting >28 nights in rating year
- **Key Notes**: Property may be rated partly as business if >28 nights/yr
- **Penalties**: Higher council rates if undeclared; fines for non-compliance
- **Sources**: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-resource-consents/consent-types-apply-for/Pages/short-term-accommodation.aspx ; rnz.co.nz; bnbcalc.com Auckland guide; wisemove.co.nz
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-resource-consents/consent-types-apply-for/Pages/short-term-accommodation.aspx](https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-resource-consents/consent-types-apply-for/Pages/short-term-accommodation.aspx)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-new-zealand-auckland/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-new-zealand-auckland/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-new-zealand-christchurch"></a>Christchurch, Unknown
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-new-zealand-christchurch`
- **Location**: Christchurch, Unknown, New Zealand (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 15% GST (if GST-registered)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Subject to local district plan; some residential zones restrict commercial use
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Ongoing
- **Compliance Notes**: Christchurch City Council does not mandate STR licensing but requires GST registration for income. Properties must comply with building, health, and safety standards. Resource Management Act (RMA) and district plan provisions apply.
- **Key Notes**: New Zealand has no national STR ban. Christchurch applies general planning and tax rules; no dedicated STR ordinance identified.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: Christchurch City Council district plan; New Zealand Inland Revenue guidance on short-term rental income; web search as of 2026-08-26
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-new-zealand-christchurch/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-new-zealand-christchurch/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-26

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### <a id="intl-new-zealand-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, New Zealand
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-new-zealand-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, New Zealand (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No national license; regulated by local councils
- **Tax Registration Required**: GST if turnover >NZ$60,000; income tax applies
- **Permit Fee**: Varies by council
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No national cap; council-dependent
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set by local councils
- **Tax Rate**: GST 15% (above threshold); no national bed tax; IVL NZ$100 on visitors
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Some councils require resource consent above night thresholds
- **Minimum Stay**: Short-stay defined as up to ~4 consecutive weeks (tax)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Set by local councils
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not legally required to enforce national compliance; GST platform rules apply
- **Effective Date**: Ongoing
- **Compliance Notes**: STRs not covered by Residential Tenancies Act; regulated mainly at local council level
- **Key Notes**: Income taxable under Income Tax Act 2007; Healthy Homes standards do not apply to STRs
- **Penalties**: Fines, higher rates, legal liability for non-compliance
- **Sources**: https://www.tourism.gov.sa/en/services/licenses/private-tourism-hospitality-facilities ; lodgecompliance.com/countries/new-zealand; rnz.co.nz; taxtechnical.ird.govt.nz
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourism.gov.sa/en/services/licenses/private-tourism-hospitality-facilities](https://www.tourism.gov.sa/en/services/licenses/private-tourism-hospitality-facilities)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-new-zealand-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-new-zealand-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-new-zealand-queenstown-queenstown-lakes-district"></a>Queenstown (Queenstown Lakes District), Otago
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-new-zealand-queenstown-queenstown-lakes-district`
- **Location**: Queenstown (Queenstown Lakes District), Otago, New Zealand (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes - register with QLDC; resource consent if outside zone standards
- **Tax Registration Required**: GST if turnover >NZ$60,000; income tax applies
- **Permit Fee**: Council fees; rates increase ~25-35% (up to ~80% for 365 nights)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (homestay requires owner on-site)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Up to 90 nights/yr without consent (most zones); 42 nights in Jacks Point/Hanley's Farm
- **Occupancy Limit**: Homestay max 5 paying guests per night
- **Tax Rate**: Increased council rates differential
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Zone-based: 91-180 nights restricted discretionary; 181+ non-complying in low/medium density
- **Minimum Stay**: Historically minimum 3 nights per stay (ODP)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 90-night exemption applies per whole unit-title complex, not each unit
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Early 2023
- **Compliance Notes**: Rules in full effect after early-2023 Environment Court decision; registration plus signage and neighbour notice required
- **Key Notes**: QLDC pursuing enforcement against illegal STRs amid housing crisis
- **Penalties**: Fines up to NZ$300,000 under Resource Management Act; abatement notices
- **Sources**: https://www.qldc.govt.nz/services/rates-property/short-term-visitor-accommodation ; qldc.govt.nz; pragmaticplanning.co.nz; elevatequeenstown.co.nz
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.qldc.govt.nz/services/rates-property/short-term-visitor-accommodation](https://www.qldc.govt.nz/services/rates-property/short-term-visitor-accommodation)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-new-zealand-queenstown-queenstown-lakes-district/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-new-zealand-queenstown-queenstown-lakes-district/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-nz-wellington"></a>Wellington, Wellington Region
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-nz-wellington`
- **Location**: Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Wellington City Council accommodation register; resource consent required in some zones
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None; resource consent required in some residential zones
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: NZ GST 15%; no separate Wellington tourist tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Resource consent required in some residential zones
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Resource consent required in some zones
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Capital city. Resource consent required in certain residential zones. Growing enforcement. No dedicated tourist tax unlike some NZ peer cities.
- **Key Notes**: City registration required; resource consent in some zones; growing enforcement; NZ GST 15%.
- **Penalties**: Fines for non-consent
- **Sources**: https://wellington.govt.nz/rates-and-property/consents-and-licences/short-term-accommodation
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://wellington.govt.nz/rates-and-property/consents-and-licences/short-term-accommodation](https://wellington.govt.nz/rates-and-property/consents-and-licences/short-term-accommodation)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-nz-wellington/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-nz-wellington/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-nicaragua-managua"></a>Managua, Managua
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-nicaragua-managua`
- **Location**: Managua, Nicaragua (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Conditional — Short-term rental operators in Managua who function as tourism accommodation providers should register with INTUR (Instituto Nicaragüense de Turismo) under Nicaragua's tourism lodging requirements. INTUR licensing applies to operators functioning as formal tourism accommodation businesses. Smaller or informal private rentals may not be required to hold an INTUR license, but all rental income must be declared to the DGI (Dirección General de Ingresos). Since April 2024, real estate brokers/agencies must also register with INVUR under Law No. 1199.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Non-resident landlords and all rental income earners must register with the DGI (Dirección General de Ingresos) to legally collect rental income, even if managing the property from abroad. Real estate agencies must register with the DGI and declare VAT (IVA) at the standard rate of 15%.
- **Permit Fee**: INTUR tourism license fees apply for formal accommodation operators (fee schedule set by INTUR; contact INTUR directly). Municipal property tax (IBI) is low, averaging USD $60–$420/year for most residential units. No significant up-front STR-specific per-listing fees identified.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — Nicaragua does not require hosts to live in the property they rent out. Owners of secondary homes and investment properties can legally operate STRs. There are no primary-residence stipulations in INTUR's lodging requirements.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None — No maximum annual rental-day cap identified in Nicaragua's STR regulatory framework.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — No nationally mandated per-property occupancy cap specific to STRs identified in Nicaragua as of July 2026.
- **Tax Rate**: 15% IVA (VAT) on accommodation and tourism services for registered/formal operators. Municipal property tax (IBI) based on cadastral values (~0.8–1% annually). Income tax (IR) on rental income applies to registered operators at standard rates. No STR-specific occupancy tax identified at national level.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: A 15-kilometer no-go zone from land borders was established under the 2025 Border Territory Law (Ley 1258), creating significant legal uncertainty for foreign ownership rights in those areas. This does not directly affect central Managua but is relevant for border-adjacent properties. Standard municipal zoning rules apply within Managua.
- **Minimum Stay**: None — No minimum stay requirement identified in Nicaragua's STR regulatory framework.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None — No density caps or per-neighbourhood limits on STRs identified in Nicaragua as of July 2026.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — No specific mandatory STR insurance requirement identified in publicly available Nicaragua legislation as of July 2026.
- **Platform Obligations**: None identified — No government-mandated platform (Airbnb, Booking.com) tax remittance requirement in Nicaragua as of July 2026. Host-level DGI registration and tax remittance is the operator's responsibility.
- **Effective Date**: Ongoing — INTUR lodging registration is a standing requirement; DGI tax registration is required before first rental income. Ley 1258 (border restriction) effective 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Nicaragua's STR regulatory environment is relatively light. Formal INTUR licensing applies to operators running tourism accommodation businesses. All rental income must be declared to the DGI. Multi-property operators are legally permitted. The 2025 Ley 1258 border territory restriction is important for border-adjacent properties. Law No. 1199 (April 2024) formalised real estate brokerage licensing under INVUR.
- **Key Notes**: Nicaragua uses the Córdoba (NIO); USD is widely used in tourism transactions. Managua is one of the primary STR markets with ~281 active listings. The low-regulation, low-cost environment offers high gross yields (8–11% for Managua). Average STR income in high season approximately USD $2,050/month. No STR-specific national legislation exists; STRs fall under general tourism, tax, and property law.
- **Penalties**: Penalties for non-compliance with DGI tax registration and INTUR licensing obligations under general tax and tourism law. Specific STR penalty amounts not publicly itemised in official sources reviewed as of July 2026.
- **Sources**: https://www.intur.gob.ni, https://www.dgi.gob.ni, https://www.bvnica.com/nicaragua/2025-regulations-for-real-estate-agencies-in-nicaragua, https://thelatinvestor.com/blogs/news/nicaragua-airbnb, https://thelatinvestor.com/blogs/news/nicaragua-buy-rent-out
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-nicaragua-managua/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-nicaragua-managua/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-nicaragua-sanjuandelsur"></a>San Juan del Sur, Rivas Department
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-nicaragua-sanjuandelsur`
- **Location**: San Juan del Sur, Rivas Department, Nicaragua (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — INTUR Registration
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Moderate registration fees
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 15% VAT plus municipal tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in residential/tourist coastal zones
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: Vacation rentals must register with the Instituto Nicaragüense de Turismo (INTUR) and secure an inspection certificate.
- **Key Notes**: INTUR registration and inspection certificate required.
- **Penalties**: Fines for unregistered tourist lodging
- **Sources**: INTUR Tourist Registry Guidelines 2025
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-nicaragua-sanjuandelsur/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-nicaragua-sanjuandelsur/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-nigeria-abuja"></a>Abuja, FCT
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-nigeria-abuja`
- **Location**: Abuja, FCT, Nigeria (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No unified national STR license required. Local councils in Abuja may require a business/commercial activity permit if the rental is classified as a hospitality business. Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration may be needed if operating commercially.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — rental income is taxable under Nigeria's Personal Income Tax Act (PITA). FCT hosts operating commercially should register with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) or FCT Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) for income tax purposes. No formal platform-level tax-collection mechanism confirmed for STRs.
- **Permit Fee**: No confirmed STR-specific license fee at the FCT level. General FCT ground rent obligations apply to all property holders (annual, paid via Remita e-payment platform). CAC business registration fees apply if incorporating. Amounts for any local council business permit: Unknown.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — not mandated under current FCT or national STR rules.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory national cap. Some jurisdictions informally suggest a 90-day maximum for short-term stays, but this is not legally codified in Abuja/FCT.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no formal FCT STR occupancy regulation identified.
- **Tax Rate**: Rental income taxed as personal income under a progressive scale (federal/state). FCT residents file with FCT-IRS. No STR-specific consumption or tourism tax confirmed at the FCT level as of July 2026.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: FCT zoning is administered by the FCTA Department of Development Control. Commercial use of residential property may require change-of-use approval. Properties must hold valid Right of Occupancy (R-of-O) or Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O); failure to maintain statutory charges (ground rent, land-use conversion fees) can lead to title revocation.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no minimum stay mandated by FCT regulation.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no confirmed STR density or saturation rules for Abuja.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — no FCT STR insurance mandate identified.
- **Platform Obligations**: No formal platform-reporting or data-sharing obligations confirmed for Nigeria/FCT as of July 2026.
- **Effective Date**: No specific STR regulation effective date. General property/tax laws ongoing. FCTA ground-rent enforcement: November 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Nigeria currently has no unified national STR registration system. The market is operator-friendly with minimal formal registration activity. Hosts must comply with general property law (Land Use Act), FCT ground rent obligations, and income tax. FCTA has been actively revoking titles for ground-rent defaulters (1,095 properties revoked in late 2025). Informal suggestions of a 90-day guest cap exist but are not legally enforceable in FCT.
- **Key Notes**: The FCT STR market is largely unregulated specifically for short-term lets. Approximately 382 active Airbnb-style listings operate in Abuja (2026 data). The biggest compliance risks are income tax non-declaration, operating a commercial hospitality business without a trade permit, and failure to maintain land-title obligations (ground rent). No STR-specific law passed as of research date.
- **Penalties**: Failure to pay ground rent/land-use charges: revocation of Right of Occupancy or Certificate of Occupancy. Operating without a required business permit: potential fines under local government by-laws (amounts Unknown). Tax evasion: penalties under PITA and FIRS enforcement.
- **Sources**: https://www.fcta.gov.ng/, https://www.firs.gov.ng/, https://www.lodgecompliance.com/countries/nigeria
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-nigeria-abuja/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-nigeria-abuja/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-nigeria-lagos"></a>Lagos, Lagos
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-nigeria-lagos`
- **Location**: Lagos, Nigeria (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — short-lets classified as 'hotel facilities'; registration with LIRS; LASBCA permits; possible change-of-use approval (LASPPPA)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (LIRS for HORC consumption tax; FIRS for VAT; CAC registration)
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (licensing/permit fees vary)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No residency requirement
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (no nights cap)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 5% HORC consumption tax + 7.5% VAT
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Change-of-use approval via LASPPPA under Physical Planning Permit Regs 2019; enforcement against unapproved residential-to-commercial conversion
- **Minimum Stay**: None (hosts often set 2–7 nights voluntarily)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended (property insurance advised)
- **Platform Obligations**: Lagos pushing registration via tourism portal; Airbnb applies 7.5% VAT on fees
- **Effective Date**: HORC Law 2009; Physical Planning Permit Regs 2019
- **Compliance Notes**: HORC Law 2009 & Hotel Licensing Law cover short-lets as hotels; Tourism Promotion Agency Law 2019 captures stays <1 month
- **Key Notes**: Most developed STR framework in Nigeria; multi-unit operators common in Lekki/Victoria Island
- **Penalties**: 10% of unpaid taxes plus interest; criminal prosecution/imprisonment in serious cases; possible closure
- **Sources**: https://lasrera.lagosstate.gov.ng ; theafricanvestor.com/blogs/news/nigeria-airbnb; thenationonlineng.net; rexclarkeadventures.com; lexpraxisng.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://lasrera.lagosstate.gov.ng](https://lasrera.lagosstate.gov.ng)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-nigeria-lagos/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-nigeria-lagos/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-nigeria-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Nigeria
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-nigeria-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Nigeria (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No unified national STR registration; state-level hospitality licensing (states control hotel licensing per 2013 Supreme Court ruling)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (CAC business registration; TIN; FIRS for VAT; state revenue service for consumption tax)
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (varies by state; CAC registration costs apply)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None nationally
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: VAT 7.5% (FIRS); state consumption taxes vary
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Change-of-use/planning approval may be required; estate/HOA rules common
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended (not nationally mandated)
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb applies 7.5% VAT to service fees in Nigeria
- **Effective Date**: Nigeria Tax Act 2025 effective 1 Jan 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: No single national STR law; governed by state hospitality laws, CAMA, FCCPA, NDPR, SCUML, and Nigeria Tax Act 2025 (effective Jan 2026)
- **Key Notes**: Most regulation at state level; enforcement inconsistent
- **Penalties**: Back taxes, interest, penalties, possible closure; criminal sanctions for serious non-compliance
- **Sources**: https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/stref-farlcd/index-eng.html ; lodgecompliance.com/countries/nigeria; theafricanvestor.com; thenationonlineng.net; rexclarkeadventures.com; byamycorp.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/stref-farlcd/index-eng.html](https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/stref-farlcd/index-eng.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-nigeria-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-nigeria-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-northmacedonia-skopje"></a>Skopje, North Macedonia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-northmacedonia-skopje`
- **Location**: Skopje, North Macedonia (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No — General rental registration only
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 10% flat tax on rental income (with a 25% standardized cost deduction)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in residential areas
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: No specialized short-term rental license is required. Hosts must register foreign guests with the local police department within 12 hours of arrival, and declare rental income subject to a 10% flat tax.
- **Key Notes**: Mandatory foreign guest registration with local police within 12 hours of arrival; 10% flat income tax rate.
- **Penalties**: Fines for failure to register foreign guests or underreporting rental income
- **Sources**: Public Revenue Office and Ministry of Internal Affairs of North Macedonia 2025
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-northmacedonia-skopje/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-northmacedonia-skopje/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-norway-bergen"></a>Bergen, Norway
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-norway-bergen`
- **Location**: Bergen, Norway (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No national license; business registration if commercial
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (Skatteetaten)
- **Permit Fee**: None for individuals
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not required; caps by ownership type
- **Rental Day Cap**: Condos (eierseksjonssameie): 90 days/year; co-ops (borettslag): 30 days; houses: no automatic cap
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Per national rules
- **Zoning Restrictions**: National building rules; municipal enforcement tools in development
- **Minimum Stay**: No city-wide minimum-stay requirement
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Max two units per owner in same association
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated
- **Platform Obligations**: Per national framework; government building crackdown tools
- **Effective Date**: 2019 (national framework)
- **Compliance Notes**: Building bylaws/boards can impose tighter limits than national caps
- **Key Notes**: ~3,100 listings; borettslag 30-day cap is 3x stricter than condo 90-day cap
- **Penalties**: Board fines, forced listing removal, local action for commercial operations
- **Sources**: https://www.regjeringen.no/en/topics/housing-and-building/Housing/short-term-letting/id2576163/ ; investropa.com (Bergen); lovdata.no
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.regjeringen.no/en/topics/housing-and-building/Housing/short-term-letting/id2576163/](https://www.regjeringen.no/en/topics/housing-and-building/Housing/short-term-letting/id2576163/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-norway-bergen/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-norway-bergen/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-norway-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Norway
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-norway-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Norway (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No national STR license; business/Brønnøysund registration if commercial
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (Skatteetaten); VAT if turnover exceeds NOK 50,000 / business activity
- **Permit Fee**: None for individuals
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not required; caps tied to property/ownership type
- **Rental Day Cap**: Condos (eierseksjon): 90 days/year (adjustable 60-120 by bylaw); co-ops (borettslag): 30 days; houses: no statutory cap
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: First NOK 10,000 tax-free (own home, <30-day lets); 85% of surplus taxed at 22%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Municipalities may impose building/zoning rules; holiday-home condos exempt from caps
- **Minimum Stay**: Short-term defined as up to 30 consecutive days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Single investor cannot own more than two units in same housing association
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms expected to ensure listings comply; may face listing removal/fines for non-compliance
- **Effective Date**: 2019 (Eierseksjonsloven amendment)
- **Compliance Notes**: Building bylaws/boards enforce caps; co-op 30-day allowance tied to owner residing in unit
- **Key Notes**: Governed by Eierseksjonsloven (Condominium Act) and Burettslagslova (Housing Cooperative Act)
- **Penalties**: Association warnings, fines, legal action; business income taxed up to 50.6%
- **Sources**: https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/taxes/get-the-taxes-right/property-and-belongings/houses-property-and-plots-of-land/letting-of-houses-and-property/short-term-letting-of-dwellings-and-holiday-homes/tax-rules-for-short-term-letting-of-homes-and-holiday-homes/ ; investropa.com (Norway); thelocal.no; lovdata.no; skatteetaten.no; Airbnb Norway tax guide
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/taxes/get-the-taxes-right/property-and-belongings/houses-property-and-plots-of-land/letting-of-houses-and-property/short-term-letting-of-dwellings-and-holiday-homes/tax-rules-for-short-term-letting-of-homes-and-holiday-homes/](https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/taxes/get-the-taxes-right/property-and-belongings/houses-property-and-plots-of-land/letting-of-houses-and-property/short-term-letting-of-dwellings-and-holiday-homes/tax-rules-for-short-term-letting-of-homes-and-holiday-homes/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-norway-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-norway-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-norway-oslo"></a>Oslo, Norway
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-norway-oslo`
- **Location**: Oslo, Norway (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No national license; business registration if commercial
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (Skatteetaten)
- **Permit Fee**: None for individuals
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not required; caps by ownership type
- **Rental Day Cap**: Condos (eierseksjon): 90 days/year (adjustable 60-120); co-ops (borettslag): 30 days; houses: no cap
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Per national rules (NOK 10,000 tax-free; 85% of surplus at 22%)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Oslo kommune planning/building portal rules apply
- **Minimum Stay**: No citywide minimum; STR = up to 30 consecutive days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Max two units per owner in same association
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms cooperate with authorities to monitor; stricter scrutiny in urban areas
- **Effective Date**: 2019 (national framework)
- **Compliance Notes**: Co-op 30-day allowance tied to owner residence, making pure investment Airbnb nearly impossible
- **Key Notes**: ~6,600 listings; ~69% occupancy; condos best-performing legal type
- **Penalties**: Building board fines, listing removal, local authority action for commercial operations
- **Sources**: https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/taxes/get-the-taxes-right/property-and-belongings/houses-property-and-plots-of-land/letting-of-houses-and-property/short-term-letting-of-dwellings-and-holiday-homes/tax-rules-for-short-term-letting-of-homes-and-holiday-homes/ ; investropa.com (Oslo); airbtics.com (Oslo); lifeinnorway.net
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/taxes/get-the-taxes-right/property-and-belongings/houses-property-and-plots-of-land/letting-of-houses-and-property/short-term-letting-of-dwellings-and-holiday-homes/tax-rules-for-short-term-letting-of-homes-and-holiday-homes/](https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/taxes/get-the-taxes-right/property-and-belongings/houses-property-and-plots-of-land/letting-of-houses-and-property/short-term-letting-of-dwellings-and-holiday-homes/tax-rules-for-short-term-letting-of-homes-and-holiday-homes/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-norway-oslo/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-norway-oslo/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-oman-muscat"></a>Muscat, Muscat Governorate
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-oman-muscat`
- **Location**: Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman (Middle East)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Ministry of Tourism License
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Licensing fees based on unit class
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 2 per bedroom
- **Tax Rate**: 4% tourism tax plus 5% VAT
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Foreigners can only operate/lease in designated Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: All short-term rental/holiday home activities must secure a formal license from the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism.
- **Key Notes**: Ministry of Tourism License and ITC zoning rules apply.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to 3,000 OMR and closure
- **Sources**: https://www.mht.gov.om ; Oman Ministry of Heritage and Tourism 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mht.gov.om](https://www.mht.gov.om)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-oman-muscat/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-oman-muscat/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-panama-coronado"></a>Coronado, Panamá Oeste
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-panama-coronado`
- **Location**: Coronado, Panamá Oeste, Panama (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: ATP tourism/lodging license expected; lighter enforcement than Panama City
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — tax registration and income declaration
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: ITBMS applies; income tax on rental earnings
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Fewer zoning restrictions than Panama City
- **Minimum Stay**: 45-day city rule does not bind beach areas; STRs operate openly
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: No formal platform regime
- **Effective Date**: National framework; local enforcement light
- **Compliance Notes**: Beach market with relatively light/clearly-defined regulation; HOA rules may apply
- **Key Notes**: ~229 active STR listings; ADR ~$175–180; lower barriers to entry
- **Penalties**: National penalties apply (fines/closure) but enforcement minimal
- **Sources**: https://www.atp.gob.pa/registro-de-empresas-y-actividades-turisticas ; Coastal Panama Properties; ChiQWorld
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.atp.gob.pa/registro-de-empresas-y-actividades-turisticas](https://www.atp.gob.pa/registro-de-empresas-y-actividades-turisticas)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-panama-coronado/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-panama-coronado/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-panama-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Panama
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-panama-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Panama (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — ATP tourism/lodging license; short stays restricted to authorized operators
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — business registration (Aviso de Operación) and tax declaration
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: ITBMS (VAT) generally applies; proposed STR-specific 15% under Bill 35 (pending)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: MIVIOT urban-zoning certificate required; varies by area
- **Minimum Stay**: 45-day minimum for non-licensed rentals (Law 80 of 2012)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: No formal platform regime yet; many listings operate in a grey area
- **Effective Date**: Law 80 of 2012 (in force); Bill 35 pending (2025)
- **Compliance Notes**: Stays under 45 days legal only via ATP-authorized hotel operators (Law 80); zoning + fire/safety codes apply
- **Key Notes**: ~13,000 Airbnbs operate nationally despite restrictions; Bill 35 would legalize and tax STRs
- **Penalties**: Fines roughly $5,000–$50,000 for non-compliant operation/advertising
- **Sources**: https://inguat.gob.gt/registro-de-empresas-turisticas/ ; Law 80 of 2012; Prime Solutions Tax & Legal; Casco View Life; FRAPAN-Invest; Coastal Panama
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://inguat.gob.gt/registro-de-empresas-turisticas/](https://inguat.gob.gt/registro-de-empresas-turisticas/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-panama-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-panama-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-panama-panama-city"></a>Panama City, Panamá
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-panama-panama-city`
- **Location**: Panama City, Panamá, Panama (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — ATP license; only hotels/authorized operators for sub-45-day stays
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — ATP registry, business registration, tax declaration
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: ITBMS applies; hotel-style taxes for licensed operators
- **Zoning Restrictions**: MIVIOT zoning certificate required; PH (horizontal property) regime limits unit STRs
- **Minimum Stay**: 45-day minimum unless ATP-licensed (origin of the 2012 rule)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: No formal regime; enforcement system overwhelmed
- **Effective Date**: Law 80 (2012); Law 284 (2022, PH regime)
- **Compliance Notes**: Strictest market; Law 284/2022 PH regime distinguishes PH-owned rentals from private-unit listings; Casco Viejo tourism zone exempt
- **Key Notes**: Casco Viejo special tourism zone is a notable exception where STRs are permitted
- **Penalties**: Fines $5,000–$50,000; possible closure orders
- **Sources**: https://www.atp.gob.pa/registro-de-empresas-y-actividades-turisticas ; Panama Sovereign Realty; Casco View Life; Prime Solutions; Newsroom Panama
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.atp.gob.pa/registro-de-empresas-y-actividades-turisticas](https://www.atp.gob.pa/registro-de-empresas-y-actividades-turisticas)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-panama-panama-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-panama-panama-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-panama-playa-venao"></a>Playa Venao, Los Santos
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-panama-playa-venao`
- **Location**: Playa Venao, Los Santos, Panama (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No mandatory municipal permit for single-property hosts, but commercial operations (managing multiple properties or running consistently as a business) require an operating license (Aviso de Operación).
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — standard tax registration (RUC) is required for Panama-sourced income declaration.
- **Permit Fee**: No specific municipal registration fees for individual homeowners; business operating license setup and legal setup costs vary by structure.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No cap on rental days.
- **Occupancy Limit**: None stated municipally; subject to building safety codes and complex-specific Homeowners' Association (HOA) rules.
- **Tax Rate**: Progressive national income tax up to 25% on net rental profit; 7% value-added tax (ITBMS) may apply for commercial operations based on turnover. Annual property tax (Impuesto de Bienes Inmuebles) based on cadastral value.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Fewer zoning restrictions than Panama City; allowed in tourism/residential zones. Strata/PH (Propiedad Horizontal) bylaws and HOA rules frequently restrict or prohibit STRs to maintain residential quiet.
- **Minimum Stay**: None (the national 45-day minimum stay rule in Law 80 of 2012 only applies within the District of Panama, leaving beach/rural zones like Playa Venao exempt).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None.
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended (commercial general liability insurance is standard for professional operators/PH complexes).
- **Platform Obligations**: No formal platform reporting or verification regime currently enforced.
- **Effective Date**: National framework in force; local beach market operates openly.
- **Compliance Notes**: Operations must comply with building PH rules and fire safety codes. Highly recommended to hire local property management to handle guest registry and local tax reporting.
- **Key Notes**: A popular tourist and surfing destination with a thriving STR market. Proposed national legislation (Zamora Bill) under discussion aims to introduce a 10%–20% tax on short-stay accommodations.
- **Penalties**: No active municipal ticketing for standard STRs; national fines under Law 80 apply primarily to unlicensed commercial hotels or capital-city violations.
- **Sources**: https://www.atp.gob.pa/registro-de-empresas-y-actividades-turisticas ; Municipio de Pedasí; ATP (Autoridad de Turismo de Panamá); Prime Solutions Tax & Legal; panamacrypto.com; choosepanama.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.atp.gob.pa/registro-de-empresas-y-actividades-turisticas](https://www.atp.gob.pa/registro-de-empresas-y-actividades-turisticas)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-panama-playa-venao/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-panama-playa-venao/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="intl-papuanewguinea-portmoresby"></a>Port Moresby, National Capital District
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-papuanewguinea-portmoresby`
- **Location**: Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea (Oceania)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Business registration and hospitality/tourism classification
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Varies by license class
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Generally 2 guests per bedroom max
- **Tax Rate**: Subject to standard personal/corporate income tax; no flat platform tax in place
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must comply with National Capital District (NCD) zoning laws; verify body corporate/compound bylaws
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: All STR operators must secure standard business licenses and comply with municipal/cantonal lodging registry rules in Port Moresby. Security compliance is strongly recommended due to local standards.
- **Key Notes**: Business registration, NCD zoning compliance, and security/safety reviews mandatory.
- **Penalties**: Fines or closures of unregistered commercial rentals
- **Sources**: National Capital District Commission (NCDC) Papua New Guinea 2025
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-papuanewguinea-portmoresby/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-papuanewguinea-portmoresby/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-paraguay-asuncion"></a>Asunción, Distrito Capital
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-paraguay-asuncion`
- **Location**: Asunción, Distrito Capital, Paraguay (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No — Business tax registry only
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Subject to standard personal/corporate income tax (IRP/IRE, typically 10%) plus VAT (IVA) where applicable
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in residential areas; check building association/condominium bylaws
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: No municipal short-term rental permit is required. Hosts must register with the Subsecretaría de Estado de Tributación (SET) for income tax (IRP/IRE) and VAT (IVA) compliance.
- **Key Notes**: Tax registration required; no STR permit or municipal caps exist.
- **Penalties**: Tax interest and penalties for undeclared rental income
- **Sources**: Subsecretaría de Estado de Tributación (SET) Paraguay 2025
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-paraguay-asuncion/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-paraguay-asuncion/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-peru-cusco"></a>Cusco, Cusco
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-peru-cusco`
- **Location**: Cusco, Peru (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No. Formal STR licenses are not required nationally. Hosts may be subject to local zoning and may register with local authorities, but enforcement is light; ~0% of Cusco listings hold STR licenses.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes. Tax registration with SUNAT is expected; rental income (first-category income) is taxable.
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (no national day cap; no government-designated restricted zones)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Unknown (first-category rental income taxation via SUNAT; exact STR rate not sourced)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Generally lenient at city level; some zoning rules may apply. Historic-center areas face stricter neighbor pressure and noise enforcement (not a formal ban). Building/HOA bylaws can prohibit STR.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown (no national minimum)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None sourced
- **Insurance Required**: Advised (liability insurance recommended, especially in multi-unit buildings); not mandatory
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosts must collect and submit foreign-guest information to the Migrations Office (Migraciones) via web portal.
- **Effective Date**: Foreign-guest reporting obligation effective December 10, 2024.
- **Compliance Notes**: Since December 10, 2024 (Supreme Decree N° 011-2024-IN), all lodging/leasing establishments must collect and report foreign-guest travel/identity data to immigration. Building management committees responsible for emergency/fire plans.
- **Key Notes**: No officially published neighborhood bans or government-designated restricted zones for STR anywhere in Peru as of H1 2026. Building-level HOA rules are the most common restriction.
- **Penalties**: DS 011-2024-IN establishes no penalties for natural persons (individuals) acting as landlords for the foreign-guest reporting requirement.
- **Sources**: thelatinvestor.com; airbnb.com/help (Peru); airbtics.com; airdna.co
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-peru-cusco/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-peru-cusco/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-peru-lima"></a>Lima, Lima Region
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-peru-lima`
- **Location**: Lima, Lima Region, Peru (Americas)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — SUNAT RUC + MINCETUR Registro de Establecimientos de Hospedaje for commercial operators
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: SUNAT RUC registration (free) + hospedaje registry
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Peru: 5% of gross rental income (First Category, Renta de Primera Categoría); foreigners: 30% withholding; IGV 18% on digital platform services (since late 2024)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No city-wide license; SUNAT RUC required; DGSN foreign guest registration since late 2024
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — foreign guest Migraciones registration
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Foreign guest registration with Migraciones (immigration) now mandatory since late 2024. 5% income tax for resident operators (very competitive). No central STR registration system. Miraflores and Lima Moderna are primary markets. Condo rules are primary restriction.
- **Key Notes**: Migraciones foreign guest registration mandatory from late 2024; 5% gross income tax; no central STR registration; condo rules key.
- **Penalties**: SUNAT tax fines for non-declaration
- **Sources**: https://www.sunat.gob.pe
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.sunat.gob.pe](https://www.sunat.gob.pe)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-peru-lima/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-peru-lima/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-peru-miraflores"></a>Miraflores, Lima
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-peru-miraflores`
- **Location**: Miraflores, Lima, Peru (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Operating license required where allowed; STR effectively prohibited in residential multifamily zones (Ordinance 561/MM amending 342/MM)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — RUC with SUNAT
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: National SUNAT rates (5% non-resident; first-category for residents)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Multifamily buildings in residential zones prohibited from use as temporary/rotating residence; STR permitted only in hospitality-compatible zones with license
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum; restriction targets 'temporary or rotating residence' use
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: None specific
- **Effective Date**: Ordinance 561/MM published Jan 22, 2021 (amending 342/MM of 2011)
- **Compliance Notes**: Hospitality use in compatible zones requires functioning license per Ordinance 593/MM (2022); building safety requirements (extinguishers, smoke detectors)
- **Key Notes**: District ordinance bans STR-type use of multifamily homes in residential zones; legality debated as possible infringement of property rights
- **Penalties**: Municipal closure/sanctions for non-compliant land use
- **Sources**: carlosguerrero.pe; rubio.pe (Ordenanza 561/MM); revistaspatium.pe; revistas.ulima.edu.pe
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-peru-miraflores/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-peru-miraflores/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-peru-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Peru
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-peru-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Peru (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No national STR-specific license; municipal operating license (Ley 28976) may apply for business-like operations
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — RUC with SUNAT for regular rental income
- **Permit Fee**: RUC registration free
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None nationally
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Non-residents 5% withholding on gross; residents taxed under 'Renta de Primera Categoría' rules
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Set at municipal/district level; building/condominium rules often restrict STRs
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum-stay rule
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None nationally
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: No explicit platform compliance mandate; responsibility primarily on hosts
- **Effective Date**: Guest reporting effective Dec 10, 2024
- **Compliance Notes**: Since Dec 10, 2024 (Supreme Decree 011-2024-IN) hosts must report foreign-guest data to Migraciones via web portal
- **Key Notes**: No universal STR license; enforcement light; tax declaration to SUNAT expected; STR commonly 'alquiler temporal/vacacional'
- **Penalties**: Fines for failure to report foreign guests; standard tax penalties for undeclared income; no penalties for natural-person landlords under guest-reporting rule
- **Sources**: https://www.turismo.gob.ec/registro-de-alojamiento-en-inmuebles-de-uso-turistico/ ; lodgecompliance.com/countries/peru; airbnb.com/help/article/3184; thelatinvestor.com/blogs/news/peru-airbnb; assets.airbnb.com Peru Tax Guide 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.turismo.gob.ec/registro-de-alojamiento-en-inmuebles-de-uso-turistico/](https://www.turismo.gob.ec/registro-de-alojamiento-en-inmuebles-de-uso-turistico/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-peru-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-peru-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-philippines-baguio-city"></a>Baguio City, Benguet
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-philippines-baguio-city`
- **Location**: Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Proposed — city-issued STR registration number required under new "no registration, no listing" measure. All listings must display registration number as proof of compliance. Centralized Short-Term Rental registry to be established.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) registration required for rental income.
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown — Specific city-level STR permit fees are not publicly listed. General Mayor's Business Permit and barangay clearance fees apply and vary by property value/use. BIR registration fees also apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Proposed — Under the draft ordinance, for bedroom-only rentals (up to 2 bedrooms), the owner must occupy the residence during the guest's stay. For whole-unit rentals, owner-occupancy during guest stay is not explicitly required, but maximum stay of 30 days applies.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Proposed — Maximum of 30 consecutive days per rental period for both bedroom and whole-unit transient rentals under the draft ordinance. No annual night cap has been publicly specified.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Proposed — No more than 2 bedrooms may be rented in single-family dwellings under the proposed bedroom-rental provision. Whole-unit rentals have no stated bedroom cap. Specific guest-count limits are Unknown.
- **Tax Rate**: National BIR framework applies: (1) Income tax at graduated rates 0–35% (or 8% flat option) on net/gross rental income; (2) 3% Percentage Tax on gross receipts if annual gross rent ≤ PHP 3,000,000; (3) 12% VAT if annual gross rent > PHP 3,000,000. Monthly rentals ≤ PHP 15,000 on residential units are exempt from VAT and percentage tax. No Baguio City-specific STR surcharge has been published.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: To be determined under new ordinance.
- **Minimum Stay**: Proposed — Minimum of 34 hours (≈1.4 nights) for bedroom-only rentals; minimum of 7 days for whole-unit (entire house) rentals under the draft ordinance.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — No published cap on the number of STR permits per block/barangay has been sourced. Supply monitoring is not yet formalised.
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated by the draft city ordinance. National consumer-protection norms and Airbnb's own Host Protection Insurance exist, but comprehensive homeowner/liability insurance is strongly advised rather than legally required.
- **Platform Obligations**: Proposed — digital platforms and intermediaries must verify registration numbers before allowing listings. Must display registration numbers in advertisements. Required to remove unregistered listings upon city notice and prevent violators from posting new listings.
- **Effective Date**: Proposed July 2026 — pending City Council approval.
- **Compliance Notes**: Baguio City Council (Councilor Yuri Weygan) proposing mandatory STR registration through VISITA (Visitors Information and Travel Assistant) platform managed by City Tourism Office. Registry will serve as official database of compliant rental units and basis for issuing unique registration numbers. Initiative prompted by accommodation scams victimizing tourists who paid for non-existent or misrepresented rentals.
- **Key Notes**: Anti-scam initiative. VISITA platform originally launched during COVID pandemic as visitor registration system, now expanding to STR registration. City Tourism Officer Aloysius Mapalo supports measure to protect tourists from scammers using Baguio popularity.
- **Penalties**: To be determined — non-compliant listings to be removed from platforms.
- **Sources**: Philippine News Agency / INQUIRER.net (July 26, 2026): https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2270754/baguio-plans-registration-of-short-term-rentals-to-curb-scams
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-philippines-baguio-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-philippines-baguio-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-26 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-26

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### <a id="intl-philippines-boracay-malay"></a>Boracay (Malay), Aklan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-philippines-boracay-malay`
- **Location**: Boracay (Malay), Aklan, Philippines (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — DOT accreditation; only authorized accommodations may operate
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — BIR registration plus LGU permits
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (tourism-heavy areas charge higher LGU fees)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 12% VAT; income/business tax (national baseline)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Strict — provincial government publishes lists of authorized DOT-accredited accommodations only
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Carrying-capacity controls stemming from 2018 rehabilitation closure
- **Insurance Required**: DOT accreditation liability requirements apply
- **Platform Obligations**: Listings must match authorized accommodation list; unaccredited face closure
- **Effective Date**: Post-2018 rehabilitation; ongoing
- **Compliance Notes**: Among the strictest STR restrictions in the Philippines following island rehabilitation
- **Key Notes**: Province of Aklan maintains authorized accommodation lists limiting STR operations
- **Penalties**: Closure orders for unauthorized/unaccredited operations
- **Sources**: bambooroutes.com
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-philippines-boracay-malay/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-philippines-boracay-malay/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-philippines-cebu"></a>Cebu, Cebu
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-philippines-cebu`
- **Location**: Cebu, Philippines (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Not Specified
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.tourism.gov.ph/accreditations/online/ ; Unknown
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourism.gov.ph/accreditations/online/](https://www.tourism.gov.ph/accreditations/online/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-philippines-cebu/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-philippines-cebu/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-philippines-cebu-city"></a>Cebu City, Cebu
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-philippines-cebu-city`
- **Location**: Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Mayor's permit, barangay clearance, fire safety cert, sanitary permit, BIR registration; DOT accreditation encouraged
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — BIR (percentage tax and income tax filings as business)
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 12% VAT; income and percentage tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: LGU zoning applies; condo master deed/HOA rules often override city permissions
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Min PHP 100,000 comprehensive liability for DOT Mabuhay accreditation (condo units)
- **Platform Obligations**: DOT-Central Visayas pushes accreditation; unregistered listings face closure orders
- **Effective Date**: Ongoing (2025-2026)
- **Compliance Notes**: DOT Region 7 takes proactive, voluntary-compliance stance vs. immediate penalties
- **Key Notes**: Growing number of accredited Airbnbs; five documents needed to operate legally
- **Penalties**: Penalties and closure orders for operators without proper documentation
- **Sources**: https://www.cebucity.gov.ph/building-application-forms/ ; rumavi.com; philstar.com; 3d-universal.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cebucity.gov.ph/building-application-forms/](https://www.cebucity.gov.ph/building-application-forms/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-philippines-cebu-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-philippines-cebu-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-philippines-metromanila"></a>Metro Manila, Metro Manila
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-philippines-metromanila`
- **Location**: Metro Manila, Philippines (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Department of Tourism accreditation + municipal mayor's permit)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (BIR tax registration)
- **Permit Fee**: Mayor's permit and DOT accreditation fees apply
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (if permitted by building and municipality)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Strictly enforced by building management
- **Tax Rate**: Standard income tax + municipal business tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (Subject to individual condominium master deed of restrictions)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (condominium corporations enforce caps or bans)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Accreditation details must be displayed on listings
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Most upscale condominium towers (e.g. in BGC and Makati) enforce strict bans on daily rentals in their Master Deed of Restrictions. Commercial hosts require a mayor's permit.
- **Key Notes**: Subject to strict condominium master deeds + municipal business permits.
- **Penalties**: Fines and listing blocks by building management; BIR tax evasion penalties.
- **Sources**: https://www.tourism.gov.ph/tourism_accreditation.aspx ; Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) / Local Municipal Codes
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourism.gov.ph/tourism_accreditation.aspx](https://www.tourism.gov.ph/tourism_accreditation.aspx)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-philippines-metromanila/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-philippines-metromanila/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-philippines-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Philippines
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-philippines-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Philippines (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes for business-scale — LGU Mayor's/business permit, barangay clearance; DOT accreditation (Mabuhay category)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — BIR registration, issue official receipts
- **Permit Fee**: PHP 3,000-15,000 typical for initial registration/renewal (higher in tourism areas)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 12% VAT; income tax and percentage tax as business
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must comply with LGU zoning; HOA/condo master deed rules often govern
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Pending — House Bill 3786 proposes housing-supply protection in high-density tourist areas
- **Insurance Required**: DOT Mabuhay accreditation requires min PHP 100,000 comprehensive liability for condo units
- **Platform Obligations**: Pending/emerging — platform data integration with DOT; proposed VAT/income tax withholding and reporting (HB 3786)
- **Effective Date**: 2026 (ASEAN Tourism Sectoral Plan 2026-2030 rollout); RA 9593 Tourism Act 2009 basis
- **Compliance Notes**: Framework evolving; DOT accreditation, LGU permits and platform requirements vary by scale and locality
- **Key Notes**: No single national STR law; regulated via DOT accreditation, LGU permits and BIR taxes; Philippines is ATSP lead coordinator
- **Penalties**: Closure orders for unregistered listings; tax non-compliance penalties
- **Sources**: https://tourism.gov.in ; bambooroutes.com; upropertyph.com; radar.ph; lawyer-philippines.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://tourism.gov.in](https://tourism.gov.in)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-philippines-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-philippines-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-philippines-palawan"></a>Palawan, Palawan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-philippines-palawan`
- **Location**: Palawan, Philippines (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Not Specified
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.tourism.gov.ph/accreditations/online/ ; Unknown
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourism.gov.ph/accreditations/online/](https://www.tourism.gov.ph/accreditations/online/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-philippines-palawan/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-philippines-palawan/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-poland-gdansk"></a>Gdansk, Pomeranian
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-poland-gdansk`
- **Location**: Gdansk, Pomeranian, Poland (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — registration with the City of Gdańsk municipal register is required under the Act of 29 August 1997 on hotel services; from May 2026, all STR operators must also obtain an individual identification number in the national Central Register of Tourist Accommodation (CWTON) under EU Regulation 2024/1028 and the pending national UC135 bill. Registration with the city is free.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — hosts must register with local tax authorities (obtain NIP); if operating as a business, full business (ZUS/VAT) registration applies. The EU DAC7 Directive (implemented in Poland from July 2024) obliges platforms to automatically report host income to tax authorities.
- **Permit Fee**: City registration fee: free (local municipal register). National CWTON registration fee: PLN 40 (per draft UC135 proposal). Local tourist/climate fee: PLN 3.22 per guest per day (for stays over 24 hours), collected by host and remitted to the city. Gdańsk city council has also proposed a higher property tax rate of up to PLN 1,776/year for a 50 m² STR apartment (commercial/business property tax rate of up to PLN 35.53/m² vs. PLN 1.25/m² for residential use).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — not required under current national law or Gdańsk local ordinance. The pending UC135 bill does not impose a primary-residence restriction.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None currently enacted at city or national level. Draft UC135 bill proposed potential day-limit powers for municipalities, but no cap has been legislated for Gdańsk as of 2026-07-08. Full municipal zoning/restriction powers planned from January 2029.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no specific citywide occupancy cap found in sourced regulations. Fire safety and sanitary standards (smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, emergency exits) apply nationally; properties exceeding 6 STR units or 30 guest beds in a single building trigger stricter (hotel-level) fire safety requirements under draft UC135.
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax (lump-sum / ryczałt): 8.5% on gross rental income up to PLN 100,000/year; 12.5% on income above PLN 100,000/year. Business income alternative: 19% flat tax or progressive 12%/32% scale. VAT: 8% on accommodation services if annual turnover exceeds PLN 200,000 (resident threshold); non-residents must register for VAT immediately. Local tourist fee: PLN 3.22 per guest/day.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No hard zoning ban currently in force in Gdańsk. Under the proposed national UC135 law, municipal councils will gain the right (from January 2029) to designate zones where STR is restricted or prohibited for non-hotel properties. Gdańsk's Old Town and central districts are under particular scrutiny, with ~35–40% of city STR stock concentrated there.
- **Minimum Stay**: None — no minimum stay requirement mandated by Gdańsk or national law as of 2026-07-08.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Under draft UC135: if more than 6 STR units or 30 guest beds are operated in a single building, full hotel-grade fire safety requirements apply (effective January 2031). Municipal zone-based density limits possible from January 2029. Currently Gdańsk has ~4,000 registered STR units against an estimated 9,000+ listings on booking platforms.
- **Insurance Required**: No national mandate. Liability insurance is strongly recommended but not legally required. Individual housing community (wspólnota mieszkaniowa) rules may impose additional requirements.
- **Platform Obligations**: Under EU Regulation 2024/1028 (in force 20 May 2026): Airbnb, Booking.com and other platforms must verify STR registration/ID numbers and are prohibited from publishing listings without a valid CWTON number once the national system is operational. Platforms must share host earnings and listing data with EU/Polish tax authorities (DAC7 Directive, in force July 2024). Under draft UC135, platforms must remove non-registered listings.
- **Effective Date**: Municipal registration: current obligation under 1997 Hotel Services Act. EU STR Regulation 2024/1028: 2026-05-20. National UC135 (CWTON mandatory registration + penalties): pending enactment — originally targeted May 2026, now delayed; penalty regime (up to PLN 50,000) expected upon UC135 enactment. Municipal zone restrictions: planned January 2029. Full fire safety rules: planned January 2031.
- **Compliance Notes**: As of 2026-07-08: EU STR Regulation 2024/1028 is directly applicable (in force 20 May 2026), but Poland's national implementing legislation (UC135) had not been formally enacted — two parallel draft bills (government UC135 and parliamentary bill no. 2353 by Polska 2050) were still in legislative process. Operators should register with the Gdańsk municipal register immediately and monitor CWTON rollout. Estimated grey market: ~60% of Gdańsk STR units (~5,000+) may be operating without proper registration. Three fire/safety violations can result in deletion from the register with a 1-year bar on re-registration.
- **Key Notes**: 1. STRs are legal and active in Gdańsk but a major regulatory transition is underway. 2. The city has among the highest STR density in Poland (Tri-City area) and is explicitly named in national reform debates. 3. Gdańsk council is pursuing higher property taxes on STR apartments as a demand-side deterrent. 4. Short-term rental (under 30 days) is being reclassified as a 'hotel service' under the reform, which affects tax and compliance obligations. 5. Housing community (HOA-equivalent) bodies may impose internal rules on STR but cannot currently veto individual units under the government's UC135 draft (though a competing parliamentary bill would require community consent).
- **Penalties**: Post-UC135 enactment: up to PLN 50,000 administrative fine for operating without CWTON registration or displaying listings without an ID number. Deletion from register (with 1-year re-registration bar) for repeated fire-safety or order violations. Tax penalties under the Fiscal Penal Code: PLN 360–72,000 for unreported rental income, plus daily interest on overdue tax. Pre-enactment: local administrative fines vary by municipality.
- **Sources**: https://www.gov.pl/web/ministry-of-sports-and-tourism/regulation-of-short-term-rentals---a-proposal-to-bring-order-to-the-accommodation-service-market ; Airbnb official Gdańsk hosting guide (airbnb.com/help/article/3747); Polish Ministry of Sport and Tourism gov.pl (April 2026); Rzeczpospolita / rp.pl (March–June 2026); architekturaibiznes.pl (Oct 2025, Feb 2026); orla.fm (May 2026); lodgecompliance.com/countries/poland; RSM Poland / PwC Tax Summaries 2026; billberry-apartments.pl; apartemo.com UC135 analysis; EU Regulation 2024/1028 (Official Journal of the EU, 11 April 2024)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.gov.pl/web/ministry-of-sports-and-tourism/regulation-of-short-term-rentals---a-proposal-to-bring-order-to-the-accommodation-service-market](https://www.gov.pl/web/ministry-of-sports-and-tourism/regulation-of-short-term-rentals---a-proposal-to-bring-order-to-the-accommodation-service-market)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-poland-gdansk/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-poland-gdansk/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-08

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### <a id="intl-poland-gda-sk"></a>Gdańsk, Pomerania
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-poland-gda-sk`
- **Location**: Gdańsk, Pomerania, Poland (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — register with the city (free)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — comply with local taxation; income/VAT obligations
- **Permit Fee**: Free registration
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Day limits under discussion for Tri-City (Gdańsk/Gdynia/Sopot)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: National flat/progressive income tax; VAT 8% if business
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Local heritage/old-town restrictions may apply
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: No national mandate
- **Platform Obligations**: Subject to incoming EU data-sharing and national register rules
- **Effective Date**: Local registration in place; national reform pending
- **Compliance Notes**: Free city registration; must meet local health, safety and tax rules
- **Key Notes**: Tri-City area among fastest-growing STR markets
- **Penalties**: Per incoming national framework (up to PLN 50,000 proposed)
- **Sources**: https://www.gdansk.pl/urzad-miejski/wydzialy-urzedu-miejskiego/wydzial-spraw-obywatelskich,a,94 ; lodgecompliance.com; billberry-apartments.pl; domkaspot.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.gdansk.pl/urzad-miejski/wydzialy-urzedu-miejskiego/wydzial-spraw-obywatelskich,a,94](https://www.gdansk.pl/urzad-miejski/wydzialy-urzedu-miejskiego/wydzial-spraw-obywatelskich,a,94)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-poland-gda-sk/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-poland-gda-sk/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-poland-krakow"></a>Krakow, Lesser Poland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-poland-krakow`
- **Location**: Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — hosts must register their STR property in the municipal register of non-hotel accommodation facilities (eKON database), maintained by the Mayor of the City of Kraków. As of EU Regulation 2024/1028 (in force 20 May 2026), a unique registration number must be obtained and displayed on all listings; publishing without a registration number will be prohibited under upcoming national implementing legislation.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — hosts must register for income tax purposes. If rental income crosses the VAT threshold or the activity is classified as a business, VAT registration (VAT-R form) is also required. Platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com) are required under EU/national rules to share host data with Polish tax authorities.
- **Permit Fee**: Municipal accommodation registration via eKON is free of charge. No separate STR permit fee currently documented at the city level. National implementing legislation (pending) may introduce additional fees.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — there is no primary-residence requirement under current Kraków or national rules. However, proposed Polish national draft legislation and Poland 2050 party proposals would grant communities/housing associations the right to prohibit or restrict STR in their buildings regardless of residency status.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None currently in force in Kraków. Day-cap proposals have been debated nationally (referencing 90-day models used in Amsterdam/Paris); no cap has been enacted at city or national level as of 2026-07-08.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no city-specific occupancy cap documented in available sources.
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax (lump-sum / ryczałt regime, mandatory for private rental income in 2026): 8.5% on annual revenue up to PLN 100,000; 12.5% on revenue above PLN 100,000. Alternative: progressive PIT scale (12%/32%) or 19% flat tax if activity is registered as a business. VAT: 8% reduced rate applies to lodging/hotel services where applicable; standard rate is 23%. Local tourist/climate tax: historically discussed but reported as abolished/not currently levied in Kraków.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Kraków is a UNESCO World Heritage city; stricter heritage-protection and zoning rules apply in the Old Town and historically significant districts, potentially requiring special permissions to operate STRs in protected areas. Municipal councils may in future designate STR-prohibited zones under proposed national legislation. No blanket city-wide zoning ban is currently in force.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no minimum-stay requirement documented at the Kraków city level.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None currently enacted. Proposed Polish national draft law would allow municipal councils to designate zones where STR is prohibited, effectively creating density controls, but this has not yet been adopted into law.
- **Insurance Required**: Not legally mandated at national or Kraków city level. Liability insurance is strongly recommended; some municipalities in high-traffic tourist areas may informally require it. No Kraków-specific insurance mandate found in available sources.
- **Platform Obligations**: Under EU Regulation 2024/1028 (applied from 20 May 2026), platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com must collect, verify, and share STR data (host identity, listing details, rental activity) with national/local authorities. In Kraków and Warsaw, local councils specifically require platforms to share data on listed properties and guest numbers. Poland's Ministry of Sport and Tourism is preparing national implementing legislation including a ban on publishing listings without a valid registration number.
- **Effective Date**: Local eKON registration obligation: pre-existing (ongoing). EU Regulation 2024/1028 data-sharing rules: 20 May 2026. National implementing legislation: pending (target: aligned with EU May 2026 deadline, but not yet enacted as of 2026-07-08).
- **Compliance Notes**: As of end-March 2026, only 2,712 facilities were registered in Kraków's eKON database (37,327 beds total), while Airbnb alone lists ~5,750–7,280 active properties — indicating widespread non-compliance with registration obligations. Enforcement has historically been lax. EU Regulation 2024/1028 entered into force on 20 May 2026, triggering new platform data-sharing obligations and pushing Poland to finalise national STR legislation. The Ministry of Sport and Tourism's draft Hotel Services Act (stricter than EU baseline) proposes a central national STR register, mandatory unique registration numbers, a ban on unlicensed online listings, and high penalties; this bill is still in legislative process as of mid-2026. Tax audits of STR income are being intensified, with tax offices gaining direct data access from booking platforms.
- **Key Notes**: 1) Kraków has been one of Poland's most vocal cities lobbying for stricter STR regulation, driven by housing pressure and overtourism. 2) The EU STR Regulation 2024/1028 is now in force and directly applies to platforms operating in Poland. 3) Poland's proposed Hotel Services Act is expected to introduce a central register, unique property numbers, platform delisting for non-compliant hosts, and significant fines — but is not yet law. 4) A tourist-fee bill (proposed rate PLN ~7.85/night linked to minimum wage) is under parliamentary committee review but not yet enacted for Kraków. 5) Registration in eKON is free; the vast majority of active listings currently operate without official registration.
- **Penalties**: Current Kraków-level penalties for failure to register are not well-documented in available sources. Under the proposed national Hotel Services Act, 'high penalties' for failing to register are planned (specific amounts not yet legislated as of mid-2026). EU Regulation 2024/1028 requires Poland to determine penalties for platforms and hosts breaking the new rules by 20 May 2026; Poland's specific penalty schedule under this regulation is still being established through the national implementing act.
- **Sources**: https://ekon.um.krakow.pl ; 1) Kraków City Official Portal (convention.krakow.pl) — 'Kraków Leads the Way in Short-Term Rental Regulation' & 'New Regulations on Short-Term Rentals — Obligations for Owners' (May 2026); 2) EU Regulation 2024/1028 summary, EUR-Lex; 3) LodgeCompliance (lodgecompliance.com) — Poland STR Guide; 4) Airbtics (airbtics.com) — Airbnb Rules in Kraków, Poland; 5) AirROI (airroi.com) — Kraków STR Market Report 2026; 6) GlobalPropertyGuide (globalpropertyguide.com) — Property-Related Taxes in Poland 2026; 7) Numeral (numeral.com) — Poland VAT Rates 2026; 8) orla.fm — Poland draft Hotel Services Act (July 2026); 9) Architekturaibiznes.pl — STR regulation and tourist fee article (Feb 2026); 10) BillBerry Apartments (billberry-apartments.pl) — STR legal changes 2025.
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://ekon.um.krakow.pl](https://ekon.um.krakow.pl)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-poland-krakow/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-poland-krakow/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-08

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### <a id="intl-poland-krak-w"></a>LawfulStay, Lesser Poland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-poland-krak-w`
- **Location**: LawfulStay, Lesser Poland, Poland (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: LawfulStay
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-poland-krak-w/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-poland-krak-w/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="intl-poland-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Poland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-poland-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Poland (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: No comprehensive national license yet; amendment to Act on Hotel Services in preparation
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register activity and pay taxes; VAT if turnover exceeds PLN 200,000
- **Permit Fee**: Registration expected to be free (per local precedents)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No national cap; day limits proposed for tourist-heavy cities
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Flat-rate 8.5% (≤PLN 100k) / 12.5% (>PLN 100k); or business 12–32%/19%; VAT 8%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Local; municipalities to gain power to designate STR-banned zones
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Set locally; fire-safety thresholds proposed
- **Insurance Required**: No national mandate; recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: EU Reg 2024/1028 data-sharing applies from May 2026; registration numbers in listings proposed
- **Effective Date**: Proposed central register and EU rules around May 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: No national guest-registration requirement yet; STR governed by Civil Code
- **Key Notes**: Decentralized framework; local councils set their own rules
- **Penalties**: Proposed administrative fines up to PLN 50,000
- **Sources**: https://www.gov.pl/web/ministry-of-sports-and-tourism/regulation-of-short-term-rentals---a-proposal-to-bring-order-to-the-accommodation-service-market ; lodgecompliance.com; wbj.pl; billberry-apartments.pl; schoenherr.eu
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.gov.pl/web/ministry-of-sports-and-tourism/regulation-of-short-term-rentals---a-proposal-to-bring-order-to-the-accommodation-service-market](https://www.gov.pl/web/ministry-of-sports-and-tourism/regulation-of-short-term-rentals---a-proposal-to-bring-order-to-the-accommodation-service-market)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-poland-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-poland-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-poland-warsaw"></a>Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-poland-warsaw`
- **Location**: Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — city registration + building management board consent required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Poland VAT 8% + local tourism tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: City registration + building consent required
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Building management board consent required
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — EU Regulation 2024/1028 driving national registry
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Polish STR law evolving rapidly 2024-2025. Building management consent required. EU Regulation 2024/1028 is driving Poland toward national registry. Growing enforcement.
- **Key Notes**: City registration + building board consent required; national registry building under EU Reg 2024/1028; fines up to 100,000 PLN.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to 100,000 PLN (~€23,000)
- **Sources**: https://www.um.warszawa.pl
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.um.warszawa.pl](https://www.um.warszawa.pl)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-poland-warsaw/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-poland-warsaw/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-poland-wroclaw"></a>Wroclaw, Lower Silesian
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-poland-wroclaw`
- **Location**: Wroclaw, Lower Silesian, Poland (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No mandatory national STR license currently in force. A draft national law (submitted December 3, 2025, by the Polska 2050 Parliamentary Club) proposes mandatory registration with a central database and a unique registration number. As of July 2026, the draft is still under parliamentary consultation and has not been enacted. EU Regulation 2024/1028 (effective May 20, 2026) requires Poland to establish registration/data-sharing infrastructure, but Poland's implementing legislation has not yet been finalized.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes. Hosts must declare and pay income tax on STR earnings. If operated as non-business rental: flat-rate lump sum of 8.5% on income up to PLN 100,000/year and 12.5% above that threshold. If classified as business activity: progressive 12–32% or flat 19% CIT/PIT. Annual returns due April 30. Platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, etc.) are required under the EU DAC7 Directive to report host earnings to Polish tax authorities.
- **Permit Fee**: No specific municipal STR permit fee in Wrocław currently. If the proposed national registration system is enacted, registration fees are not yet determined. Standard business registration fees apply if operating as a registered business entity.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No. Polish law does not currently impose a primary-residence requirement for STR operators. There is no national cap tied to owner-occupancy.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None currently in force at national or Wrocław municipal level. The proposed draft bill defines short-term rental as stays of 30 days or fewer per single agreement, but no annual night cap has been established.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No specific national occupancy limit for STRs. The proposed draft legislation includes safety thresholds relating to unit size and occupancy, but these have not been enacted. General fire-safety and building-code rules apply.
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax: 8.5% (flat-rate lump sum) on rental income up to PLN 100,000/year; 12.5% above PLN 100,000/year (private/non-business rental). Business income rates: 12–32% (progressive) or 19% (flat). VAT may apply if rental activity qualifies as a business. No Wrocław-specific tourist tax (opłata miejscowa) is currently levied — Wrocław is not listed among municipalities collecting this tax. A visitor's tax for hotel/apartment guests was implemented by Wrocław city (announced 2018), the current applicable rate should be verified with the city authority (bip.um.wroc.pl).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No city-wide STR zoning ban in Wrocław. Housing communities (wspólnoty mieszkaniowe) in multi-family residential buildings may adopt internal house rules restricting or regulating STR activity via a resolution of property owners. Restrictions in historically significant neighborhoods may apply under local heritage protection laws, though Wrocław has no UNESCO World Heritage designation triggering stricter rules like Kraków.
- **Minimum Stay**: None mandated at national or Wrocław city level.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None currently in force at national or Wrocław municipal level. The proposed draft law would grant local authorities the power to restrict or prohibit STRs in designated areas, but this has not been enacted.
- **Insurance Required**: No national legal requirement for STR hosts to carry liability insurance. Strongly recommended by industry and legal advisors. Airbnb and other platforms provide host-protection products but these are not legally mandated.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, etc.) are required under the EU DAC7 Directive to report host income and taxpayer data to Polish/EU tax authorities. Under EU Regulation 2024/1028 (effective May 20, 2026), platforms must have interoperable registration and data-sharing systems, verify and display registration numbers on listings where required, and submit monthly data reports via national single digital entry points. Poland's national portal implementing this EU regulation is in process of being stood up as of mid-2026.
- **Effective Date**: Current framework: ongoing (Civil Code basis). EU Regulation 2024/1028: May 20, 2026. Proposed national STR registration law: Not yet enacted — timeline unknown, expected 2026–2027.
- **Compliance Notes**: 1. Poland has no comprehensive STR-specific national statute currently in force (July 2026). STRs are governed by the Civil Code as standard rental agreements. 2. A draft STR law (Polska 2050 bill, filed Dec 3, 2025) proposes mandatory central registration, individual registration numbers required for online listings, local authority power to ban STRs in designated areas, and fines up to PLN 50,000. It remains in parliamentary consultation as of July 2026. 3. EU Regulation 2024/1028 took legal effect May 20, 2026 — registration infrastructure and enforcement are ramping up through late 2026/2027. 4. Wrocław housing communities may restrict STR activity through internal resolutions. 5. If classified as business activity, additional obligations (ZUS social security, VAT registration, business registration) may apply.
- **Key Notes**: Poland is in a regulatory transition. The country currently has no dedicated STR law, making Wrocław a relatively open market. However, significant tightening is imminent: a national registration mandate with up to PLN 50,000 fines is under active legislative consideration, and EU Regulation 2024/1028 has already taken effect requiring data-sharing infrastructure. Hosts should monitor legislative developments closely and ensure full income tax compliance as platform data reporting to authorities is already active under DAC7.
- **Penalties**: Current regime: Tax non-compliance penalties under Polish tax law (interest, surcharges, potential criminal tax liability). Proposed under draft STR law (not yet enacted): fines up to PLN 50,000 for failure to register or meet regulatory standards; non-compliant listings may be removed from online platforms under EU Regulation 2024/1028 enforcement.
- **Sources**: https://www.gov.pl/web/ministry-of-sports-and-tourism/regulation-of-short-term-rentals---a-proposal-to-bring-order-to-the-accommodation-service-market ; 1. KG Legal (kglegal.pl) — Draft STR Law analysis, Dec 2025. 2. ShorttermRentalz.com — Poland STR licensing overhaul, Dec 30, 2025. 3. Verdict Partners (verdictpartners.pl) — Housing communities and STR in Poland, Feb 17, 2026. 4. Schoenherr.eu — EU Regulation 2024/1028 analysis. 5. LodgeCompliance.com — Poland STR guide. 6. Chekin.com — Poland STR licensing 2026 update. 7. Wroclaw.pl (official city portal) — Visitor's tax announcement. 8. TripX.pl — Tourist tax by city (Wrocław: no opłata miejscowa). 9. Atlant Estates — Renting in Poland 2026 tax rates. 10. Minut.com — EU STR regulations May 2026 update. 11. EU Tourism Platform — EU STR registration number requirements.
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.gov.pl/web/ministry-of-sports-and-tourism/regulation-of-short-term-rentals---a-proposal-to-bring-order-to-the-accommodation-service-market](https://www.gov.pl/web/ministry-of-sports-and-tourism/regulation-of-short-term-rentals---a-proposal-to-bring-order-to-the-accommodation-service-market)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-poland-wroclaw/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-poland-wroclaw/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-08

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### <a id="intl-portugal-algarve"></a>Algarve, Faro
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-portugal-algarve`
- **Location**: Algarve, Faro, Portugal (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes. Alojamento Local (AL) registration is mandatory to operate legally; an AL registration number is issued via the municipality through the national registry (RNAL) on the Balcão Único Eletrónico.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes. All AL operations must register with the Tax Authority (AT/Finanças); digital receipts and annual tax declarations required. Non-residents must register for VAT.
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (municipal registration; tourist-tax collection varies)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (no national day cap)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 9 rooms / 27 guests per AL; renting rooms in own home limited to 3 bedrooms. Temporary beds allowed but not exceeding 50% of permanent beds (e.g., +2 living-room guests and up to 2 extra beds for children under 12).
- **Tax Rate**: Income subject to AL tax treatment. CEAL extraordinary contribution (15%) was abolished retroactively to Dec 31, 2023. Tourist tax varies by municipality (e.g., Loulé €1/person/night low season, €2 high season, max 5 nights, under-16s exempt).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Property must be on urban (not rustic) land and have a building-use classification compatible with tourism accommodation. Municipalities may create 'contention'/containment zones restricting new AL.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown (no national minimum for AL; typically stays under 30 days)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Local councils may designate containment zones and suspend new registrations for up to 1 year. Councils with >1,000 AL units must decide policy within 12 months. As of 2026, no binding freeze or regional containment regime enacted in the Algarve; Loulé and Lagos have monitored/discussed density in historic areas.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes. Civil liability insurance is mandatory (minimum ~€75,000 recommended); insurance expiry now published in RNAL and lack of valid insurance can cause cancellation.
- **Platform Obligations**: AL number required for listing on platforms (Airbnb/Booking). Foreign-guest stay declarations now handled via the SIBA platform under AIMA (following dissolution of SEF).
- **Effective Date**: AL regime since 2014; major reform Decree-Law No. 76/2024 effective November 1, 2024; municipal implementation/enforcement developments through 2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: Under Decree-Law No. 76/2024 (effective Nov 1, 2024): AL licenses no longer expire after 5 years; automatic expiry for inactivity abolished; licenses transferable nationwide (though some municipalities constrain transfers in containment zones); condominium approval no longer needed except for hostels. Fire safety (extinguishers, fire blankets, signage, smoke detectors) and an information book required.
- **Key Notes**: Faro (regional capital) has not introduced specific AL restrictions as of 2026. Most Algarve STR concentrated in Albufeira, Loulé/Vilamoura, Portimão, Lagos, Tavira; new AL applications broadly admissible region-wide.
- **Penalties**: Unknown (lack of valid insurance can lead to AL cancellation; general AL non-compliance carries legal/tax consequences)
- **Sources**: https://rnt.turismodeportugal.pt/RNAL/ConsultaRegisto.aspx ; sovereigngroup.com; oceanhorizon.pt; exclusivealgarvevillas.com; airnest-reim.com; portugalbuyersagent.com; buypropertyinalgarve.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://rnt.turismodeportugal.pt/RNAL/ConsultaRegisto.aspx](https://rnt.turismodeportugal.pt/RNAL/ConsultaRegisto.aspx)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-portugal-algarve/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-portugal-algarve/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-pt-lisbon"></a>Lisbon, Lisbon
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-pt-lisbon`
- **Location**: Lisbon, Portugal (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (AL registration)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: Varies
- **Rental Day Cap**: Varies
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Tourist tax + IRS
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Absolute containment zones (new AL licenses suspended) apply in parishes where the AL-to-housing ratio is 10% or higher, which includes the historic central parishes of Santa Maria Maior, Misericórdia, and Santo António. Relative containment zones (new licenses require CML approval) apply in parishes with a ratio between 5% and 10% (e.g. Arroios, Estrela, São Vicente).
- **Minimum Stay**: Varies
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Absolute containment at 10%+ AL ratio; relative containment at 5% to under 10%; local registration restrictions depend on area.
- **Insurance Required**: Required
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Under the updated Municipal Regulation on Local Accommodation (RMAL), parishes are classified based on the ratio of AL units to permanent residential dwellings. Parishes with a ratio of 10% or higher are classified as Absolute Containment Zones where new licenses are prohibited (except for certain urban rehabilitations of long-abandoned buildings). Parishes with a ratio between 5% and 10% are Relative Containment Zones requiring City Council approval. This local framework replaces the repealed national 'Mais Habitacao' restrictions.
- **Key Notes**: Lisbon Municipal Regulation (RMAL) implements absolute and relative containment zones based on AL density ratios New AL licenses suspended in Absolute Containment parishes with ratio >= 10% (Santa Maria Maior, Misericórdia, Santo António) New AL licenses restricted in Relative Containment parishes with ratio 5%-10% (Arroios, Estrela, São Vicente)
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/pt-pt/noticias/other/airbnb-sa%C3%BAda-novo-regulamento-do-alojamento-local-em-lisboa-que-vai-permitir-que-fam%C3%ADlias-continuem-a-partilhar-as-suas-casas/ar-AA1SeDeA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://eportugal.gov.pt/en/servicos/registar-um-estabelecimento-de-alojamento-local](https://eportugal.gov.pt/en/servicos/registar-um-estabelecimento-de-alojamento-local)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-pt-lisbon/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-pt-lisbon/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="intl-portugal-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Portugal
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-portugal-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Portugal (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Alojamento Local (AL) registration via RNAL/ePortugal; RNAL number (XXXXX/AL)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register with Tax Authority; AL income is Category B (business)
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (registration via municipality/national portal)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (rooms-in-residence is a separate category)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Stays typically under 30 days; former 120-day seasonal cap abolished
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 9 rooms / 27 guests per AL; 3 bedrooms max for room-in-home (per industry source)
- **Tax Rate**: Simplified regime (revenue <€200k): coefficient applied; non-residents flat 25% IRS on taxable portion
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Municipalities may designate containment areas and restrict/suspend new AL
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum; up to 30 days defines AL
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Set locally via municipal containment zones
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — mandatory liability insurance; expiry published in RNAL
- **Platform Obligations**: RNAL number must appear on all listings; EU Reg. 2024/1028 enforcement from 20 May 2026
- **Effective Date**: 2024-11-01 (DL 76/2024; practical effects from 2025-01-01)
- **Compliance Notes**: Portuguese municipalities with more than 1,000 local accommodation (AL/STR) units must adopt their own administrative regulations defining procedures and enforcement mechanisms for STR operations in their territory. Municipalities have been granted extensions to meet this deadline.
- **Key Notes**: ['Municipalities with 1,000+ AL units must adopt own regulations', 'Deadline extended multiple times to allow municipal decision-making', 'Each municipality can define procedures and enforcement mechanisms']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.sabado.pt/portugal/detalhe/publicado-decreto-lei-que-prolonga-prazo-para-municipios-decidirem-sobre-regulamento-do-alojamento-local
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://mta.com.mt/licenses-applications/holiday-furnished-premises/](https://mta.com.mt/licenses-applications/holiday-furnished-premises/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-portugal-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-portugal-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="intl-portugal-nazar"></a>Nazare, Leiria
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-portugal-nazar`
- **Location**: Nazare, Leiria, Portugal (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes. An Alojamento Local (AL) license (RNAL registration) is required under Decree-Law 128/2014 as amended by Decree-Law 76/2024 (effective November 1, 2024). As of April 14, 2025, Nazaré municipal assembly voted to suspend the issuance of NEW AL registrations for 12 months pending adoption of a Municipal Alojamento Local Regulation (Regulamento Municipal do Alojamento Local). Existing licenses remain valid. The suspension was extended beyond April 2026 until the municipal regulation enters into force.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: AL registration is submitted via the Portuguese ePortugal/Balcão do Empreendedor portal. Registration fees vary by municipality. No specific Nazaré fee schedule was confirmed from official sources; check with Câmara Municipal da Nazaré.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not required at national level for all AL types. 'Quartos' (room rentals) must be in the host's primary residence; apartments/houses ('estabelecimentos de hospedagem', 'apartamentos', 'moradias') do not require primary residence.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No national rental day cap. Municipal regulations under development; final cap (if any) will be set in the forthcoming Regulamento Municipal do Alojamento Local da Nazaré.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Nationally, AL apartments are limited to a maximum of 9 rooms and 27 guests per establishment under Decree-Law 128/2014. Specific Nazaré municipal limits are pending the forthcoming municipal regulation.
- **Tax Rate**: National AL income tax: under the simplified regime, 35% of AL gross revenue is taxable, assessed at progressive IRS rates (residents) or 25% flat rate (non-residents); alternatively, 95% of net profit taxed at 25%/28%. VAT at 6% applies if annual AL revenue exceeds €10,000. Municipal tourist tax (taxa turística): set locally — Nazaré's rate should be confirmed directly with Câmara Municipal da Nazaré as no specific Nazaré tourist tax figure was confirmed from official sources.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Municipalities may designate 'contention areas' (zonas de contenção) under Decree-Law 76/2024 where new AL licenses can be suspended or limited. Nazaré has invoked this power (suspension of new registrations since April 2025). Final zoning rules will be set in the upcoming municipal regulation.
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum stay. Municipal regulation may introduce minimums; pending for Nazaré.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Nazaré has suspended new AL registrations (effectively a moratorium) pending a municipal density/concentration regulation. The forthcoming Regulamento Municipal do Alojamento Local will define density limits.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes. AL operators are required to hold civil liability insurance (seguro de responsabilidade civil) covering guests and third parties. This is a condition of maintaining the AL registration.
- **Platform Obligations**: Under EU Regulation 2024/1028 (effective May 20, 2026), platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo) must verify and display RNAL registration numbers on listings and share monthly activity data via Portugal's national Single Digital Entry Point. Platforms must delist units without valid registration numbers.
- **Effective Date**: National framework: Decree-Law 76/2024 effective November 1, 2024 (practical effect from January 1, 2025). Nazaré suspension of new registrations: April 14, 2025. Municipal regulation: pending (as of July 2026).
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Under Decree-Law 128/2014 (as amended), operating without AL registration: fine (coima) of €2,500–€25,000 for individuals, up to €50,000 for companies. Platforms advertising unregistered properties may face administrative proceedings. Serious/repeated disturbances can lead to license cancellation by the municipality.
- **Sources**: https://eportugal.gov.pt/en/espaco-empresa/balcao-do-empreendedor ; LawfulStay
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://eportugal.gov.pt/en/espaco-empresa/balcao-do-empreendedor](https://eportugal.gov.pt/en/espaco-empresa/balcao-do-empreendedor)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-portugal-nazar/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-portugal-nazar/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-25

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### <a id="intl-portugal-porto"></a>Porto, Porto District
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-portugal-porto`
- **Location**: Porto, Porto District, Portugal (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — AL/RNAL registration via BUE
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Finanças registration; Porto tourist tax collection
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No citywide night cap
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per AL national rules (max 9 rooms/27 guests)
- **Tax Rate**: Tourist tax €3/person/night (from Dec 2024); IRS +15pts in containment zones
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes — 6 central parishes suspended/blocked for new AL
- **Minimum Stay**: Up to 30 days = AL
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Containment in central parishes; Vila Nova de Gaia suspended new registrations in several districts
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — civil liability/multi-risk, min €75,000
- **Platform Obligations**: RNAL number in ads; platform delisting of non-compliant
- **Effective Date**: Containment under Decree-Law 76/2024 framework
- **Compliance Notes**: New AL still possible in non-saturated areas (Boavista, Campanhã, Lordelo)
- **Key Notes**: More accessible than Lisbon in 2026; UNESCO historic centre protected from tourist monoculture
- **Penalties**: Fines up to €40,000; registration cancellation
- **Sources**: https://eportugal.gov.pt/en/inicio/espaco-empresa/balcao-do-empreendedor ; airnest-reim.com; getproofsnap.com; eazyal.com; hostaway.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://eportugal.gov.pt/en/inicio/espaco-empresa/balcao-do-empreendedor](https://eportugal.gov.pt/en/inicio/espaco-empresa/balcao-do-empreendedor)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-portugal-porto/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-portugal-porto/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-puerto-rico-dorado"></a>Dorado, Puerto Rico
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-puerto-rico-dorado`
- **Location**: Dorado, Puerto Rico (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes – municipal STR licence + 'permiso de uso domiciliario' from planning office (Ordenanza Núm. 114, 2021-2022)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes – PRTC hostelero registration + room-tax filings (island-wide)
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Reported caps: 3 bedrooms/6 guests (shared); 4 bedrooms/8 guests (non-shared) – confirm with municipality
- **Tax Rate**: 7% room occupancy tax (island-wide)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Planning office use permit required; HOA bans common in luxury developments
- **Minimum Stay**: None (STR = under 90 days)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: License categories established by ordinance
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Host responsible for registration/permits/taxes even where platform facilitates
- **Effective Date**: Ordenanza Núm. 114, series 2021-2022
- **Compliance Notes**: Municipal STR licence + use permit required before operating; HOA/condo bylaws frequently prohibit STRs (e.g., Sabanera Dorado)
- **Key Notes**: Premium beachfront market with strong yields but heavy HOA restrictions
- **Penalties**: Fines for violations set by ordinance
- **Sources**: https://tourism.pr.gov/room-tax/ ; uniquepropertiespr.com/blog/str-rules-in-dorado-verify-before-you-list; christiesrealestatepr.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://tourism.pr.gov/room-tax/](https://tourism.pr.gov/room-tax/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-puerto-rico-dorado/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-puerto-rico-dorado/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-puerto-rico-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Puerto Rico
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-puerto-rico-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Puerto Rico (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes – register as 'innkeeper' (hostelero) with PR Tourism Company (PRTC) under Act 272
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes – PRTC innkeeper ID + Registro de Comerciante from Treasury (Hacienda)
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (municipal fees vary)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown (set by municipality/HOA)
- **Tax Rate**: 7% room occupancy tax on stays under 90 days
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Varies by municipality; some residential zones restrict STRs
- **Minimum Stay**: None (STR defined as < 90 consecutive days)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None at island level
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended; platform standards may apply (no island-wide mandate)
- **Platform Obligations**: PRTC can flag/remove unlicensed listings; platforms increasingly require innkeeper ID; some collect 7% tax
- **Effective Date**: Act 272-2003 (Room Occupancy Tax Act)
- **Compliance Notes**: PRTC oversees registry/room tax; monthly tax declaration due by 10th; HOA/condo bylaws may prohibit STRs
- **Key Notes**: Senate Bill 238 (pending) would create centralized municipal registry and uniform licensing framework
- **Penalties**: Fines, delisting, and tax penalties for non-compliance
- **Sources**: https://www.ict.go.cr/es/servicios-institucionales/registro-de-hospedaje-no-tradicional.html ; houzzepr.com; tourism.pr.gov/room-tax; periodismoinvestigativo.com; newsismybusiness.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.ict.go.cr/es/servicios-institucionales/registro-de-hospedaje-no-tradicional.html](https://www.ict.go.cr/es/servicios-institucionales/registro-de-hospedaje-no-tradicional.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-puerto-rico-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-puerto-rico-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-puerto-rico-san-juan"></a>San Juan, Puerto Rico
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-puerto-rico-san-juan`
- **Location**: San Juan, Puerto Rico (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes – annual municipal STR licence from Permits Office (Ordinance 39, Series 2022-2023)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes – PRTC registration + Treasury/CRIM compliance certification required
- **Permit Fee**: $100/year shared residential units; $500/year non-shared units or movable property
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: License records rooms and maximum occupancy
- **Tax Rate**: 7% room occupancy tax (island-wide)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Some residential zones restrict where STRs operate; Old San Juan historic district stricter
- **Minimum Stay**: None (STR = rentals under 90 days)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Unique STR licence number must appear in listings; platforms identified at registration
- **Effective Date**: Enacted May 19, 2023; enforceable May 29, 2023
- **Compliance Notes**: Licence printed/displayed and subject to inspection; commercial activity/events prohibited; noise & waste rules apply; certification of no tax debts required
- **Key Notes**: Amendment (Ordinance 24) extended registration deadline to May 31, 2025; temporary 1-year licences pending Unique Permit (PU)
- **Penalties**: Administrative fines; applications with false info rejected/referred to authorities
- **Sources**: https://tourism.pr.gov/room-tax/ ; vivapralliance.com; delgadofernandez.com; strprofitmap.com/regulations/PR/san-juan
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://tourism.pr.gov/room-tax/](https://tourism.pr.gov/room-tax/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-puerto-rico-san-juan/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-puerto-rico-san-juan/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-qatar-doha-the-pearl-qatar-souq-waqif-katara"></a>Doha (The Pearl-Qatar / Souq Waqif / Katara), Qatar
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-qatar-doha-the-pearl-qatar-souq-waqif-katara`
- **Location**: Doha (The Pearl-Qatar / Souq Waqif / Katara), Qatar (Middle East)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Holiday Homes license from Qatar Tourism
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 10% flat income tax for non-GCC nationals
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Among the specifically designated touristic areas where holiday homes are permitted
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — liability insurance required
- **Platform Obligations**: License number must appear on listings; unlicensed listings deactivated
- **Effective Date**: 2022-08
- **Compliance Notes**: Same national framework; these zones explicitly eligible for STR licensing
- **Key Notes**: The Pearl-Qatar, Souq Waqif and Katara Cultural Village identified as approved STR zones
- **Penalties**: QR 200,000 fine for unlicensed renting
- **Sources**: https://www.qatar.travel/en/holiday-homes ; lodgecompliance.com; qatartourism.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.qatar.travel/en/holiday-homes](https://www.qatar.travel/en/holiday-homes)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-qatar-doha-the-pearl-qatar-souq-waqif-katara/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-qatar-doha-the-pearl-qatar-souq-waqif-katara/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-qatar-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Qatar
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-qatar-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Qatar (Middle East)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Holiday Homes license from Qatar Tourism
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 10% flat income tax on rental income for non-GCC nationals
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Holiday homes limited to designated touristic areas (e.g., The Pearl-Qatar, Souq Waqif, Katara)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — liability insurance required
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must display valid license number; unlicensed listings deactivated (since Sept 2022)
- **Effective Date**: 2022-08 (Holiday Homes Circular)
- **Compliance Notes**: Licensing covers quality, safety, accessibility, code of conduct, sustainability; license valid 5 years
- **Key Notes**: Applicant must be 21+ with valid QID; self-assessment classification checklist required
- **Penalties**: Fine of QR 200,000 for renting without a valid license
- **Sources**: https://www.tourisme.gov.tn ; lodgecompliance.com; qatartourism.com; qatarspc.qa; news.airbnb.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourisme.gov.tn](https://www.tourisme.gov.tn)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-qatar-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-qatar-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-romania-brasov"></a>Brașov, Brașov County
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-romania-brasov`
- **Location**: Brașov, Brașov County, Romania (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — tourism classification certificate (certificat de clasificare) from the Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism is mandatory for short-term stays (regim hotelier), plus a unique EU-compliant registration number (since 2026).
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — declare rental income to ANAF; maintain an Accommodation Capacity Occupancy Sheet (Fișa de capacitate de cazare) tracking guest data (names, passport/ID numbers); electronic cash register (AMEF) is mandatory.
- **Permit Fee**: None for the classification application itself, but costs for local compliance, documentation, and cash register setup apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Based on classified capacity (determined during tourism classification).
- **Tax Rate**: Subject to national income tax reported to ANAF (10% tax on net income calculated with a 30% flat deduction); local tourist promotion tax and Salvamont tax apply (collected per stay/night and remitted to the municipality).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Must comply with local urban planning rules. For units located in residential apartment buildings, written consent of the owners' association (asociația de proprietari) and immediate neighbors (sharing common walls, horizontally and vertically) is mandatory.
- **Minimum Stay**: None.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Requires neighbors' approval in multi-unit buildings to prevent over-saturation in residential complexes.
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended.
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — unique registration number must be displayed on all online booking platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com) under EU Regulation 2024/1028 (enforced May 2026). Platforms must verify numbers and share monthly data.
- **Effective Date**: 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Operating a short-term rental (regim hotelier) in Brașov requires a valid Ministry classification, local owners' association and neighbors' consent, fiscal registration with ANAF, the use of an electronic cash register, and compliance with the EU's 2026 transparency and registration rules.
- **Key Notes**: Mandatory Ministry tourism classification certificate required to operate legally. Written consent of owners' association and adjacent neighbors is mandatory for apartments in residential buildings. Fiscal compliance includes registering with ANAF and mandatory use of an electronic cash register (AMEF). Unique registration number must be displayed on platforms like Airbnb under EU rules.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a classification certificate, failing to issue cash register receipts, or omitting the registration number from online listings results in severe fines and potential closure of the establishment.
- **Sources**: https://www.brasovcity.ro/ro/consiliul_local/consultare_registru_hcl/2025/0/0/770
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.brasovcity.ro/](https://www.brasovcity.ro/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-romania-brasov/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-romania-brasov/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="intl-romania-bucharest"></a>Bucharest, Romania
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-romania-bucharest`
- **Location**: Bucharest, Romania (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes - tourism classification certificate (renewed periodically)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Classification certificate no fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 10% income tax on net rental income
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Historic/heritage structures require additional documentation
- **Minimum Stay**: No mandate
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No 'one host, one home' rule; no maximum number of listings
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: EU registration number display and platform verification from May 20, 2026
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Register property via Ministry of Economy portal; condominium association rules may restrict STR
- **Key Notes**: Classification certificate is the key requirement authorizing paid guests
- **Penalties**: Fines of 10,000-40,000 lei (~€2,000-€8,000) for operating without classification
- **Sources**: https://investropa.com/blogs/news/bucharest-airbnb
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-romania-bucharest/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-romania-bucharest/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-romania-cluj-napoca"></a>Cluj-Napoca, Cluj
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-romania-cluj-napoca`
- **Location**: Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes – a physical Classification Certificate (Certificat de Clasificare) issued by Romania's Ministry of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship and Tourism (MEDAT) is mandatory for all tourist accommodation units before listing on any platform. Individual hosts may apply under Order no. 510/2022. New updated classification norms were released for public consultation in May 2026.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes – hosts must register with ANAF (Romania's National Fiscal Administration Agency) and file an annual income declaration (Form 212 'Single Declaration'). VAT registration is required once annual turnover from accommodation services exceeds the national VAT threshold (RON threshold set by ANAF). Romania's national tax authority has been actively auditing ~23,000 individuals earning undeclared income via Airbnb/Booking.com.
- **Permit Fee**: Classification certificate application fee (amount set by MEDAT; variable by accommodation type/star category). No specific city-level STR registration fee identified beyond national classification costs.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown – no primary-residence requirement has been legislated at the national level or confirmed at the Cluj-Napoca municipal level as of July 2026.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None identified – no annual night cap exists at the national or Cluj-Napoca municipal level as of July 2026.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown – no specific statutory occupancy cap for STRs identified at the city level; general building/fire-safety norms apply.
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax: 10% on net rental income (net = gross minus 30% flat-rate deduction), effectively ~7% of gross revenue. Cluj-Napoca tourism promotion tax (taxa specială pentru promovarea turismului): 0.5% of total accommodation tariff per guest-night (excl. VAT), established by HCL 760/2025, effective 1 January 2026. VAT applies if annual turnover exceeds the national registration threshold.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Potentially applicable – city-level zoning rules may restrict STR activity in certain districts. Cluj-Napoca regulations are described as generally lenient at the city level, but zoning restrictions may apply in some areas. No specific prohibited zones have been publicly listed as of July 2026.
- **Minimum Stay**: None identified – no minimum-stay requirement at national or Cluj-Napoca municipal level.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None identified.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown – no specific STR liability insurance mandate found at national or local level; standard landlord/building insurance is recommended but not legislatively mandated for STRs.
- **Platform Obligations**: Under EU Regulation 2024/1028 (effective 19 May 2024, full compliance required by 20 May 2026): platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, etc.) must verify host registration numbers, transmit monthly activity data per listing to the national Single Digital Entry Point (SDEP), and remove non-compliant or unlicensed listings. Romania's MEDAT has also signalled that platforms promoting unclassified accommodations face financial sanctions.
- **Effective Date**: National classification requirement: longstanding (Order 65/2013, amended by Order 510/2022). Cluj-Napoca tourism promotion tax at 0.5%: 1 January 2026 (HCL 760/2025). EU Reg. 2024/1028 full compliance: 20 May 2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: 1. National classification certificate (star rating) must be obtained from MEDAT and physically displayed in the accommodation. 2. Hosts must display the Ministry of Tourism – Direction of Control phone number (0372 570 602) in the accommodation. 3. Income must be declared to ANAF via Form 212. 4. Cluj-Napoca's tourism promotion tax (0.5% per guest-night) must be collected and remitted monthly to the local tax authority by the 10th of the following month. 5. Romania's legal framework is fragmented — national rules apply uniformly, but local municipalities retain discretion. 6. EU Reg. 2024/1028 adds a registration-number display and data-sharing layer from May 2026.
- **Key Notes**: Cluj-Napoca is one of Romania's most active STR markets (approx. 1,471 active listings, ~59% average occupancy). Romania does not yet have dedicated national STR legislation; STRs are governed by tourism-accommodation classification law, the Fiscal Code, and ANAF enforcement. A new draft tourism law requiring operators to register locally and obtain tourism operator certification is in legislative process. MEDAT released updated classification criteria for public consultation in May 2026, signalling further regulatory modernisation.
- **Penalties**: Fines of 10,000–40,000 RON (~€2,009–€8,037) for listing unclassified/unlicensed accommodation on platforms. Platforms themselves face financial sanctions for promoting unclassified units. ANAF may audit and assess back-taxes plus penalties for undeclared rental income. An older draft tourism law proposed fines of RON 20,800–31,200 (~€4,400–6,600) for non-compliant platform listings.
- **Sources**: https://www.imm.gov.ro/turism/ ; Airbnb Romania Hosting Guide (airbnb.com/help/article/2454); Airbnb Romania Tax Guide 2025 (assets.airbnb.com); LodgeCompliance Romania country page (lodgecompliance.com/countries/romania); ShortTermRentalz – Romania crackdown (shorttermrentalz.com, Nov 2024 & Mar 2025); Airbtics Cluj-Napoca market data (airbtics.com); Land For Investors Romania STR guide (landforinvestors.org, Feb 2025); fisc.ro – Cluj-Napoca local taxes 2026 based on HCL 760/2025 (fisc.ro); Cluj-Napoca City Hall tax decisions portal (primariaclujnapoca.ro); Vezpa.it – taxa hotelieră 2026 guide (vezpa.it, Apr 2026); EU Regulation 2024/1028 summary (switchhotelsolutions.com.au); RHN – new MEDAT classification norms (rhn.ro, May 2026); OpenHouse Imobiliare – classification certificate guide (openhouse-imobiliare.ro, Mar 2025); ByChoice.ro – STR tax calculator 2026 (bychoice.ro)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.imm.gov.ro/turism/](https://www.imm.gov.ro/turism/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-romania-cluj-napoca/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-romania-cluj-napoca/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-08

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### <a id="intl-romania-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Romania
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-romania-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Romania (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes - tourism classification certificate from Ministry of Tourism
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Classification certificate application has no fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 10% income tax on net rental income (20% flat-rate expense deduction)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Heritage/cultural zones (e.g. Sibiu, Brasov, Bucharest) may require special permits or prohibit STR
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum-stay requirement
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Mayors empowered to limit number of STRs in their areas
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: EU unique registration number via SITUR to be required; platforms verify and delist non-compliant
- **Effective Date**: 2022 (framework); amended 2024
- **Compliance Notes**: Classification certificate must be displayed in hall and kitchen; neighbor/owners' association consent required
- **Key Notes**: Certificate from Ministry of Tourism; phone number of tourism control direction must be displayed
- **Penalties**: Fines of 10,000-40,000 lei (~€2,009-€8,037) for unauthorised listings
- **Sources**: https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/2454; https://investropa.com/blogs/news/romania-airbnb; https://shorttermrentalz.com/news/romania-cracks-down-unregulated-rentals/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-romania-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-romania-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-rwanda-kigali"></a>Kigali, Kigali Province
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-rwanda-kigali`
- **Location**: Kigali, Kigali Province, Rwanda (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — RDB Registration
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: RDB registration fees apply
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Varies by property size
- **Tax Rate**: 18% VAT where applicable
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Strictly limited to designated residential/commercial zones under Kigali Master Plan
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: Requires registration with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and compliance with Kigali City safety and sanitary standards.
- **Key Notes**: RDB registration and local zoning compliance mandatory.
- **Penalties**: Fines or suspension of business
- **Sources**: https://tourismregulation.rw/en/faqs/ ; Rwanda Development Board (RDB) 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://tourismregulation.rw/en/faqs/](https://tourismregulation.rw/en/faqs/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-rwanda-kigali/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-rwanda-kigali/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-samoa-apia"></a>Apia, Tuamasaga
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-samoa-apia`
- **Location**: Apia, Tuamasaga, Samoa (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **None**
- **Permit / License Required**: No dedicated STR/vacation-rental license framework identified at national or municipal level. General business registration required if operating commercially (annual turnover > SAT 130,000 triggers VAGST registration). Accommodation operators may need to register with the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) for marketing/classification purposes, but no standalone STR permit law has been enacted.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — VAGST registration mandatory for businesses with annual turnover exceeding SAT 130,000. Income tax (PAYE or business income) also applies. VAGST returns filed bi-monthly with the Ministry of Customs and Revenue (revenue.gov.ws).
- **Permit Fee**: No specific STR licensing fee identified. VAGST registration is administrative (no fee). Business license fees apply if operating as a formal business entity (fees set by MCIL — Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — no statutory requirement identified.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — no annual night cap legislation identified.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no specific STR occupancy cap legislation identified. General building/safety codes may apply.
- **Tax Rate**: VAGST: 15% on all goods and services (including accommodation) for registered businesses. Income tax: progressive up to 27% for individuals; corporate rate 27%. Departure tax: ST$65 (included in outbound airfares, except travel to American Samoa).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unknown — no specific STR zoning ordinances for Apia identified in publicly available municipal codes. General land-use/planning laws under the Planning and Urban Management Act may apply.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no statutory minimum stay requirement identified.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no STR density/cap-per-block rules identified.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — no mandatory STR insurance requirement identified in current legislation.
- **Platform Obligations**: No formal platform-accountability legislation identified. Platforms operate without a mandatory host-verification or data-sharing requirement with government.
- **Effective Date**: Unknown — no specific STR regulation enactment date identified.
- **Compliance Notes**: Samoa's STR market (known locally as 'fale' and holiday homes) is lightly regulated as of mid-2026. No licensed listings were detected in 2026 market data. Operators should verify directly with the Samoa Tourism Authority and Ministry of Customs and Revenue for any emerging requirements. The STA's Corporate website (samoatourism.org) is the primary government channel for accommodation development guidance.
- **Key Notes**: Samoa's STR sector is an integral part of tourism. The STA actively supports accommodation operators. VAGST of 15% applies to all commercial accommodation services. No rental day cap, primary-residence requirement, or density rules currently in force. Operators with turnover below SAT 130,000/year may fall below VAGST registration threshold.
- **Penalties**: Failure to register for VAGST when required: penalties and interest under the Revenue and Taxation Administration Act (administered by Ministry of Customs and Revenue). Specific STR non-compliance penalties: Unknown.
- **Sources**: https://revenue.gov.ws/our-services/inland-revenue-services/, https://www.samoatourism.org/, https://www.samoa.travel/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-samoa-apia/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-samoa-apia/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-saudi-arabia-al-ula"></a>Al Ula, Al Ula
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-saudi-arabia-al-ula`
- **Location**: Al Ula, Saudi Arabia (Middle East)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — registered via Royal Commission of Al Ula (not Ministry of Tourism)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown — No officially published STR licensing or registration fee schedule specific to Al Ula has been located in authoritative government sources.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — No annual rental-day cap for STRs in Al Ula has been identified in official Saudi Tourism Authority or Royal Commission for AlUla publications.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — No specific per-property guest occupancy limit for STRs in Al Ula has been identified in official sources.
- **Tax Rate**: Unknown — Saudi Arabia does not publish a specific STR-dedicated tax rate for Al Ula; the national VAT rate is 15%, but no officially confirmed STR-specific tourism or occupancy tax for Al Ula has been located in authoritative sources.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Cultural Heritage Protection Law; cultural impact assessments near heritage sites
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — No minimum stay requirement for STRs in Al Ula has been identified in official sources.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — No density or concentration caps for STRs in Al Ula have been identified in official sources.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — No specific STR insurance mandate for Al Ula has been identified in official sources.
- **Platform Obligations**: License number required on listings (permit numbers start with 719/711)
- **Effective Date**: Unknown — No specific effective date for a formal Al Ula STR regulatory framework has been identified in official sources.
- **Compliance Notes**: Hosts register through Royal Commission of Al Ula's own online portal
- **Key Notes**: Distinct permit numbering and separate regulator from rest of Kingdom
- **Penalties**: First-tier giga-project zones subject to up to SAR 250,000 fines
- **Sources**: https://www.rcu.gov.sa/en/eservices ; airbnb.com/help; hmco.com.sa; saudigazette.com.sa
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.rcu.gov.sa/en/eservices](https://www.rcu.gov.sa/en/eservices)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-saudi-arabia-al-ula/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-saudi-arabia-al-ula/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-saudi-jeddah"></a>Jeddah, Makkah Province
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-saudi-jeddah`
- **Location**: Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Ministry of Tourism national platform registration; Gathern/Airbnb licensed
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Platform registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Saudi VAT 15% + municipality fees
- **Zoning Restrictions**: National tourism platform registration; Saudi Vision 2030 encourages STRs
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — platform-based registration via Gathern/Airbnb
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Saudi Vision 2030 actively encourages STR development. National registration via Ministry of Tourism. Gathern (Saudi-specific platform) dominant alongside Airbnb. Red Sea coastal market growing rapidly.
- **Key Notes**: Ministry of Tourism registration required; Saudi Vision 2030 encourages STRs; Gathern national platform; 15% VAT.
- **Penalties**: Fines for unregistered operation
- **Sources**: https://tourism.gov.sa/en
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://tourism.gov.sa/en](https://tourism.gov.sa/en)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-saudi-jeddah/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-saudi-jeddah/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-saudi-arabia-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Saudi Arabia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-saudi-arabia-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Saudi Arabia (Middle East)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Private Tourism Hospitality Facility permit from Ministry of Tourism
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: SAR 1,100 annually per license
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (but host must be a Saudi national)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Local zoning may restrict eligible property types
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Up to 3 permits per property; max 8 units per individual without a company/CR
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown (fire safety equipment and first aid kits required)
- **Platform Obligations**: Since 1 Jan 2025, 18 booking platforms must not display unlicensed facilities; license number shown on listings
- **Effective Date**: 2023-01 (bylaw); platform enforcement 2025-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Hosts must be Saudi nationals; title deed or e-lease required; guest register maintained
- **Key Notes**: Expatriates cannot independently host; managed via Tourism Activities Licensing Portal (TLG)
- **Penalties**: Up to SAR 250,000 in major cities (raised from SAR 50,000, effective ~Oct 22, 2025); permanent closure possible
- **Sources**: https://www.tourism.gov.sa/en/services/licenses/private-tourism-hospitality-facilities ; raghdan.sa; airbnb.com/help; sandsofwealth.com; saudigazette.com.sa; gulfbusiness.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourism.gov.sa/en/services/licenses/private-tourism-hospitality-facilities](https://www.tourism.gov.sa/en/services/licenses/private-tourism-hospitality-facilities)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-saudi-arabia-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-saudi-arabia-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-saudi-arabia-riyadh"></a>Riyadh, Riyadh
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-saudi-arabia-riyadh`
- **Location**: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Middle East)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Private Tourism Hospitality Facility permit (national framework)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: SAR 1,100 annually per license
- **Primary Residence Required**: No (Saudi nationals only)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Local zoning laws may restrict listable property types
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Up to 8 units per individual without commercial registration
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Listings must display valid license number; unlicensed listings not shown
- **Effective Date**: 2025-10-22 (elevated penalty framework)
- **Compliance Notes**: First-tier city; subject to highest penalty tier
- **Key Notes**: ~10,867 Airbnb listings (mid-2025), ~50% licensed
- **Penalties**: Up to SAR 250,000 for unlicensed operation (first-tier city) plus permanent closure
- **Sources**: https://www.ejar.sa/en ; airbtics.com; raghdan.sa; saudigazette.com.sa; gulfbusiness.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.ejar.sa/en](https://www.ejar.sa/en)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-saudi-arabia-riyadh/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-saudi-arabia-riyadh/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-senegal-dakar"></a>Dakar, Dakar Region
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-senegal-dakar`
- **Location**: Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — NINEA business identifier + Tourism Accommodation Authorization (agrément) for commercial ops; Decree 2005-145
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: NINEA + agrément fee (commercial operators)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: VAT 10% (tourism accommodation); rental income tax 20% flat rate on net income
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Decree 2005-145; no residency requirement; growing Airbnb market
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Commercial operations require NINEA + tourism agrément from Ministry of Tourism. Individual casual hosts have lighter requirements. No night caps. Backup power (generators) a key practical consideration. Growing Airbnb market.
- **Key Notes**: NINEA + agrément for commercial ops; 10% VAT; no night caps; generator/backup power key practical factor.
- **Penalties**: Standard business penalties for commercial violations
- **Sources**: https://www.tourisme.gouv.sn
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourisme.gouv.sn](https://www.tourisme.gouv.sn)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-senegal-dakar/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-senegal-dakar/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-serbia-belgrade"></a>Belgrade, City of Belgrade
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-serbia-belgrade`
- **Location**: Belgrade, City of Belgrade, Serbia (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — eTurista Categorization
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Low registration fees
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Based on categorization certificate specifications
- **Tax Rate**: 20% rental income tax (with a 25% standardized cost deduction, resulting in an effective tax rate of 15%)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in residential zones; must meet minimum technical and hygiene standards
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: Hosts must categorize their property as a tourist accommodation facility with the local self-government unit and register all guests within 24 hours of arrival via the centralized electronic eTurista portal.
- **Key Notes**: eTurista categorization and mandatory guest registration within 24 hours of arrival.
- **Penalties**: Fines for failure to register guests and operating uncategorized accommodation
- **Sources**: https://eturista.gov.rs ; Serbia Ministry of Tourism and Youth (eTurista) Guidelines 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://eturista.gov.rs](https://eturista.gov.rs)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-serbia-belgrade/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-serbia-belgrade/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-seychelles-victoria"></a>Victoria, Mahé
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-seychelles-victoria`
- **Location**: Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — SLA Tourism License
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: High annual license fees
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Varies by license class
- **Tax Rate**: 15% Tourism VAT
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Limited to approved tourism-zoned villas/guesthouses
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Capacity limits per island region
- **Insurance Required**: Yes (Public Liability)
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes (Booking data sharing)
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: STR accommodation must be licensed by the Seychelles Licensing Authority (SLA) and approved by the Tourism Department.
- **Key Notes**: SLA Tourism License and physical inspection required.
- **Penalties**: Heavy fines, confiscation of earnings, or closure
- **Sources**: https://tourism.gov.sc ; Seychelles Tourism Department Guidelines 2025
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://tourism.gov.sc](https://tourism.gov.sc)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-seychelles-victoria/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-seychelles-victoria/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-singapore-hdb-public-housing"></a>HDB Public Housing, Singapore
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-singapore-hdb-public-housing`
- **Location**: HDB Public Housing, Singapore (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Banned**
- **Permit / License Required**: No — STR/Airbnb hosting not permitted
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — declare rental income to IRAS
- **Permit Fee**: IRAS tenancy stamp duty
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not applicable
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not applicable
- **Occupancy Limit**: HDB sets occupancy caps by flat type
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax on rental income (progressive)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Public housing — transient/tourist accommodation prohibited
- **Minimum Stay**: 6 months
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb does not permit HDB hosting on platform
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Flats may only be rented to foreigners holding valid passes; not to tourists
- **Key Notes**: HDB flats cannot be rented for short-term stays or to tourists; minimum 6-month tenancy
- **Penalties**: Fines and/or compulsory acquisition of the flat by HDB
- **Sources**: https://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/residential/renting-out-a-flat-bedroom/renting-out-your-bedroom/regulations-for-renting-out-bedrooms ; hdb.gov.sg (via gov.sg); singaporelegaladvice.com; cove.sg
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/residential/renting-out-a-flat-bedroom/renting-out-your-bedroom/regulations-for-renting-out-bedrooms](https://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/residential/renting-out-a-flat-bedroom/renting-out-your-bedroom/regulations-for-renting-out-bedrooms)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-singapore-hdb-public-housing/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-singapore-hdb-public-housing/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-singapore-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Singapore
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-singapore-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Singapore (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Banned**
- **Permit / License Required**: No STR license available; hotels/serviced apartments separately licensed
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — declare rental income to IRAS; tenancy stamp duty
- **Permit Fee**: IRAS tenancy stamp duty (tenant usually pays)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not applicable (short-term let prohibited)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not applicable
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 6 unrelated occupants (URA); temporary 8-person cap with registration until 31 Dec 2026
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax on rental income (progressive)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Private residential governed by Planning Act; HDB cannot host tourists
- **Minimum Stay**: 3 months (private residential / 92 nights); 6 months (HDB flats)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown (home insurance typically voids illegal rentals)
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb must verify licensing; private listings must be ≥92 nights; HDB hosting not permitted
- **Effective Date**: Minimum 3-month rule (private) effective 30 Jun 2017
- **Compliance Notes**: Serviced apartments need URA approval, minimum 7-day stay; hotels under Hotels Act
- **Key Notes**: Airbnb-style stays under 3 months for private residential are illegal under the Planning Act; HDB even stricter
- **Penalties**: Fines up to S$200,000 and/or up to 12 months jail; S$10,000/day for continuing offence
- **Sources**: https://www.planmalaysia.gov.my ; ura.gov.sg; airbnb.com/help/article/1392; singaporelegaladvice.com; homeanddecor.com.sg
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.planmalaysia.gov.my](https://www.planmalaysia.gov.my)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-singapore-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-singapore-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-slovakia-bratislava"></a>Bratislava, Bratislava
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-slovakia-bratislava`
- **Location**: Bratislava, Slovakia (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (National registration under EU 2024/1028 regulations; trade license required for hotel-like hospitality services)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Nominal fees for business/trade registry registration
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard fire and safety limits based on room capacity
- **Tax Rate**: Standard national rental income tax, plus a municipal tourist tax (~€3.00–€3.50 per person/night)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: None (subject to building co-owner rules in residential blocks)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: No (highly recommended)
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes (Mandatory data-sharing with tax authorities under new EU directives)
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Regulated in accordance with the EU 2026 short-term rental data sharing framework. Hosts must register their properties to obtain a unique ID. Tourist tax collections apply, which are frequently handled by major platforms. Trade licenses are required if hosts offer additional services (like cleaning or breakfast) beyond basic rental.
- **Key Notes**: EU registration and data sharing rules apply. Municipal tourist tax required.
- **Penalties**: Fines for failure to declare rental income or unregistered trade activity.
- **Sources**: https://bratislava.sk/en/social-services-and-housing/housing-and-accommodation ; Bratislava City Council / Slovak Republic Financial Administration
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://bratislava.sk/en/social-services-and-housing/housing-and-accommodation](https://bratislava.sk/en/social-services-and-housing/housing-and-accommodation)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-slovakia-bratislava/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-slovakia-bratislava/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-slovenia-bled"></a>Bled, Upper Carniola
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-slovenia-bled`
- **Location**: Bled, Upper Carniola, Slovenia (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — AJPES Registration & Business Entry (mandatory under the 2026 Hospitality Act).
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register guests via eTurist; tax reporting to FURS required; tourist tax applies.
- **Permit Fee**: Low registration fees.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Variable. Municipal annual day caps (expected to range from 30 to 270 days) will take effect on January 1, 2027 under the new national high-pressure rental-day limit framework.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Based on technical/hygiene capacity requirements.
- **Tax Rate**: Subject to national income tax reported via eDavki; tourist tax collected locally (seasonally variable in Bled, typically around €3.13 per person/night).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in residential buildings subject to 75% co-owner consent (and 100% of direct neighbors in the same building) under the 2026 Hospitality Act.
- **Minimum Stay**: None.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Pending local municipal designation for 2027 day-cap limits.
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended.
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes (Must display AJPES accommodation identification number on listings; platforms must verify registration numbers).
- **Effective Date**: 2026-01-01 (Moratorium/Day caps effective 2027-01-01)
- **Compliance Notes**: The 2026 Hospitality Act (ZGos-1) regulates STRs as commercial activities, requiring business registration and AJPES listing. In multi-unit buildings, 75% co-owner consent and 100% consent of immediate neighbors are required. The specific annual day cap limits for Bled are pending local municipal designation, targeting a January 1, 2027 start.
- **Key Notes**: High-priority municipality pending designation under the 2026 Hospitality Act's high-pressure rental-day limit framework (limits expected to apply from Jan 1, 2027). 75% co-owner consent and 100% direct neighbor consent required in multi-unit buildings. AJPES registration number must be displayed on listings.
- **Penalties**: Significant fines for operating without AJPES registration, missing co-owner consent, or exceeding day limits when active.
- **Sources**: https://e-uprava.gov.si/.download/edem/datoteka?disposition=attachment&file=80171&lang=si
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://e-uprava.gov.si/](https://e-uprava.gov.si/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-slovenia-bled/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-slovenia-bled/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="intl-slovenia-kranjska-gora"></a>Kranjska Gora, Upper Carniola
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-slovenia-kranjska-gora`
- **Location**: Kranjska Gora, Upper Carniola, Slovenia (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — AJPES Registration & Business Entry (mandatory under the 2026 Hospitality Act).
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register guests via eTurist; tax reporting to FURS required; tourist tax applies.
- **Permit Fee**: Low registration fees.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Variable. Municipal annual day caps (expected to range from 30 to 270 days) will take effect on January 1, 2027 under the new national high-pressure rental-day limit framework.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Based on technical/hygiene capacity requirements.
- **Tax Rate**: Subject to national income tax reported via eDavki; tourist tax collected locally (typically around €3.13 per person/night).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in residential buildings subject to 75% co-owner consent (and 100% of direct neighbors in the same building) under the 2026 Hospitality Act.
- **Minimum Stay**: None.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Pending local municipal designation for 2027 day-cap limits.
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended.
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes (Must display AJPES accommodation identification number on listings; platforms must verify registration numbers).
- **Effective Date**: 2026-01-01 (Moratorium/Day caps effective 2027-01-01)
- **Compliance Notes**: The 2026 Hospitality Act (ZGos-1) regulates STRs as commercial activities, requiring business registration and AJPES listing. In multi-unit buildings, 75% co-owner consent and 100% consent of immediate neighbors are required. The specific annual day cap limits for Kranjska Gora are pending local municipal designation, targeting a January 1, 2027 start.
- **Key Notes**: High-priority municipality pending designation under the 2026 Hospitality Act's high-pressure rental-day limit framework (limits expected to apply from Jan 1, 2027). 75% co-owner consent and 100% direct neighbor consent required in multi-unit buildings. AJPES registration number must be displayed on listings.
- **Penalties**: Significant fines for operating without AJPES registration, missing co-owner consent, or exceeding day limits when active.
- **Sources**: https://e-uprava.gov.si/.download/edem/datoteka?disposition=attachment&file=80171&lang=si
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://e-uprava.gov.si/](https://e-uprava.gov.si/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-slovenia-kranjska-gora/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-slovenia-kranjska-gora/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="intl-slovenia-ljubljana"></a>Ljubljana, Ljubljana Municipality
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-slovenia-ljubljana`
- **Location**: Ljubljana, Ljubljana Municipality, Slovenia (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — AJPES Registration & Business Entry
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Low registration fees
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Variable (usually 30 to 150 days per year under 2026 Hospitality Act)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Based on technical/hygiene capacity requirements
- **Tax Rate**: Subject to national income tax (FURS) reported via eDavki; mandatory tourist tax (~€3.13 per person/night in Ljubljana)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in residential buildings subject to 75% co-owner consent (and 100% of direct neighbors). Ljubljana is designated as a high-priority municipality to implement the new national high-pressure rental-day limit framework.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes (Must display AJPES identification number on listings)
- **Effective Date**: 2026-01-01 (Hospitality Act; day caps effective 2027-01-01)
- **Compliance Notes**: The 2026 Hospitality Act regulates STRs as commercial activities. Hosts must enter the Business Register, register the property in the AJPES Register of Accommodation Establishments (RNO), obtain 75% co-owner consent (including 100% of adjacent neighbors), and adhere to municipal annual day caps.
- **Key Notes**: 75% co-owner consent and 100% direct neighbor consent required under 2026 Hospitality Act Ljubljana designated as high-priority municipality for the upcoming 2027 rental day cap framework (30-270 days)
- **Penalties**: Significant fines for unregistered renting or lack of co-owner consent
- **Sources**: https://www.gov.si/en/news/2025-03-13-145th-regular-session-of-the-government-of-the-republic-of-slovenia/ ; AJPES and Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (FURS) 2026
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.gov.si/en/news/2025-03-13-145th-regular-session-of-the-government-of-the-republic-of-slovenia/](https://www.gov.si/en/news/2025-03-13-145th-regular-session-of-the-government-of-the-republic-of-slovenia/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-slovenia-ljubljana/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-slovenia-ljubljana/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="intl-slovenia-piran"></a>Piran, Coastal-Karst
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-slovenia-piran`
- **Location**: Piran, Coastal-Karst, Slovenia (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — AJPES Registration & Business Entry (mandatory under the 2026 Hospitality Act).
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register guests via eTurist; tax reporting to FURS required; tourist tax applies.
- **Permit Fee**: Low registration fees.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Variable. Municipal annual day caps (expected to range from 30 to 270 days) will take effect on January 1, 2027 under the new national high-pressure rental-day limit framework.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Based on technical/hygiene capacity requirements.
- **Tax Rate**: Subject to national income tax reported via eDavki; tourist tax collected locally (typically around €3.13 per person/night).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in residential buildings subject to 75% co-owner consent (and 100% of direct neighbors in the same building) under the 2026 Hospitality Act.
- **Minimum Stay**: None.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Pending local municipal designation for 2027 day-cap limits.
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended.
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes (Must display AJPES accommodation identification number on listings; platforms must verify registration numbers).
- **Effective Date**: 2026-01-01 (Moratorium/Day caps effective 2027-01-01)
- **Compliance Notes**: The 2026 Hospitality Act (ZGos-1) regulates STRs as commercial activities, requiring business registration and AJPES listing. In multi-unit buildings, 75% co-owner consent and 100% consent of immediate neighbors are required. The specific annual day cap limits for Piran are pending local municipal designation, targeting a January 1, 2027 start.
- **Key Notes**: High-priority municipality pending designation under the 2026 Hospitality Act's high-pressure rental-day limit framework (limits expected to apply from Jan 1, 2027). 75% co-owner consent and 100% direct neighbor consent required in multi-unit buildings. AJPES registration number must be displayed on listings.
- **Penalties**: Significant fines for operating without AJPES registration, missing co-owner consent, or exceeding day limits when active.
- **Sources**: https://e-uprava.gov.si/.download/edem/datoteka?disposition=attachment&file=80171&lang=si
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://e-uprava.gov.si/](https://e-uprava.gov.si/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-slovenia-piran/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-slovenia-piran/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="intl-south-africa-cape-town"></a>Cape Town, Western Cape
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-south-africa-cape-town`
- **Location**: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (registration system under new draft by-law)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (SARS income tax; VAT if > R1m); commercial property rates if primarily commercial use
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (Consent Use application costs vary)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No; primary residences letting occasionally keep residential rates
- **Rental Day Cap**: No citywide night cap
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: VAT 15% above R1m; commercial rates (>2x residential) if STR availability ≥50% of year
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Municipal Planning By-Law & Development Management Scheme; 30-day max per guest; body corporate rules may apply
- **Minimum Stay**: None (max 30 consecutive days per same guest)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None currently
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated; fire-safety compliance required
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: TBD — draft by-law; no implementation date announced
- **Compliance Notes**: Cape Town has published a draft Short-Term Letting By-Law that will introduce a mandatory registration system for all Airbnbs and other short-term rentals operating in the city. Property owners and operators must register their listings with the city under the new framework once adopted. The exact requirements, fees, and enforcement mechanisms are pending finalization of the by-law.
- **Key Notes**: ['New registration system for all short-term rentals in Cape Town', 'Draft by-law currently open for public comment', 'Applies to Airbnbs and all other short-term rental operations', 'Final adoption and effective date not yet specified']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://businesstech.co.za/news/trending/869234/new-laws-for-airbnbs-and-other-short-term-rentals-in-cape-town/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-south-africa-cape-town/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-south-africa-cape-town/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-16 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-16

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### <a id="intl-south-africa-johannesburg"></a>Johannesburg, Gauteng
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-south-africa-johannesburg`
- **Location**: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No separate STR licence; zoning/land-use compliance required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (SARS income tax; VAT if > R1m)
- **Permit Fee**: No citywide STR-specific fee schedule exists. Planning consent/rezoning applications under the City of Johannesburg Municipal Planning By-law (amended 3 April 2024) attract administrative fees set in the City's tariff schedule (fee ~R, exact amounts subject to annual revision). No province-wide STR fee applies. South Africa's national Department of Tourism published a draft Code of Good Practice for STRs (non-binding, public consultation closed 12 May 2026); a Tourism Amendment Bill is pending.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None — Neither the City of Johannesburg Land Use Scheme 2018 nor the Municipal Planning By-law sets a citywide annual night cap on short-term rentals. Legality depends on land-use rights and zoning consents, not a night limit.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — No citywide STR-specific occupancy limit is set. Occupancy may be constrained by the applicable use definition (e.g., 'guest house' or 'bed-and-breakfast') under the Land Use Scheme and applicable building/health by-laws.
- **Tax Rate**: VAT 15% above R1m; income tax on profits
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Municipal land-use schemes; sectional title scheme rules may restrict or ban STR
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — No minimum stay requirement is stipulated in the City of Johannesburg Land Use Scheme or Municipal Planning By-law.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None — No density cap, quota, or geographic concentration limit on STR properties is in force at the City of Johannesburg level or provincially in Gauteng as of July 2026.
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated
- **Platform Obligations**: None currently enacted at city or provincial level. The national Department of Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbnb in August 2023 to develop a national STR database; formal platform obligations have not yet been legislated. The pending Tourism Amendment Bill may introduce such obligations.
- **Effective Date**: City of Johannesburg Land Use Scheme: 2018 (in force). Municipal Planning By-law: 2016, last amended 3 April 2024. South Africa national draft Code of Good Practice for STRs: published for consultation in early 2026, not yet enacted as binding law.
- **Compliance Notes**: Follows national framework; sectional-title complexes increasingly restrict STR for security/housing reasons
- **Key Notes**: Enforcement less visible than Cape Town; body corporate restrictions common
- **Penalties**: Land-use contravention enforcement
- **Sources**: https://www.joburg.org.za/council_/Pages/By-Laws.aspx ; hostaway.com; joburgetc.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.joburg.org.za/council_/Pages/By-Laws.aspx](https://www.joburg.org.za/council_/Pages/By-Laws.aspx)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-south-africa-johannesburg/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-south-africa-johannesburg/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-south-africa-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, South Africa
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-south-africa-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, South Africa (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No single national licence; regulated locally via zoning/by-laws
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes - income tax to SARS; VAT registration is compulsory above R2.3 million turnover in any 12 months
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (varies by municipality)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No national primary-residence requirement
- **Rental Day Cap**: None nationally. No day cap is proposed in the gazetted Draft Code.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax on profits; VAT at 15% once registered
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Governed by municipal land-use schemes under SPLUMA; sectional title/HOA rules may restrict
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None nationally
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated nationally
- **Platform Obligations**: The non-binding Draft Code asks platforms to assist Government with information relating to hosts, subject to data protection. A memorandum of understanding with Airbnb signed on 29 August 2023 envisages a national short-term rental database under s. 6 of the Tourism Act; the Department has confirmed to Parliament that no accurate national database yet exists.
- **Effective Date**: Draft Code gazetted 13 March 2026 as non-binding guidance; no national short-term rental law in force
- **Compliance Notes**: South Africa has no national short-term rental statute. The Code of Good Practice for Short-Term Rentals was gazetted on 13 March 2026 as Gazette No. 54320, General Notice 3824, under s. 8 of the Tourism Act 3 of 2014, and is expressly non-binding guidance issued as an interim measure pending amendment of that Act. Comments closed on 13 May 2026 and no final Code has been published. The Tourism Act Bill is only to be brought to Cabinet during the 2026/27 financial year. All enforceable short-term rental rules are municipal.
- **Key Notes**: 1. Enforceable short-term rental rules are municipal, so the relevant city by-laws govern. 2. The Draft Code is non-binding guidance, not law. 3. The SARS compulsory VAT registration threshold rose to R2.3 million on 1 April 2026. 4. No national day cap exists or is proposed. 5. Cape Town's often-cited 90-day cap is in fact a 50%-of-annual-room-nights commercial classification threshold in its Rates Policy, effective 1 July 2026.
- **Penalties**: Enforcement via municipal land-use contravention and legal action by the city. The Draft Code carries no penalties.
- **Sources**: hostaway.com; financialmail.businessday.co.za; iol.co.za; fluentpartnerhub.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/stref-farlcd/index-eng.html](https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/stref-farlcd/index-eng.html)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-south-africa-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-south-africa-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-27

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### <a id="intl-southkorea-busan"></a>Busan, Busan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-southkorea-busan`
- **Location**: Busan, South Korea (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Mandatory Urban Hanok / Guest House Registration with the district office)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Free or nominal registration fees
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes (hosts must reside in the property)
- **Rental Day Cap**: 120 days per year
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits
- **Tax Rate**: Standard Korean income tax (10% to 45% graduated rates)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (Banned in residential apartments and officetels unless zoned commercial)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (moratorium/ban on apartments)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Must register and display registration certificate
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: STR is illegal in residential apartments and officetels. Legitimate STRs must be primary residences where the host lives, valid for up to 120 days per year.
- **Key Notes**: Prohibited in apartments/officetels + 120-day limit on host-occupied homes.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to 10 million KRW or imprisonment up to 1 year for unlicensed operations.
- **Sources**: https://www.knto.or.kr/eng/index.do ; Korean Tourist Promotion Act / Busan Municipal Ordinances
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.knto.or.kr/eng/index.do](https://www.knto.or.kr/eng/index.do)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-southkorea-busan/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-southkorea-busan/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-south-korea-jeju"></a>Jeju Island, Jeju Special Autonomous Province
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-south-korea-jeju`
- **Location**: Jeju Island, Jeju Special Autonomous Province, South Korea (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Jeju Special Autonomous Province permit; health/safety inspection
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Permit fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None currently; caps under consideration
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Korea VAT 10% + local tourism tax; €11 (~$11) tourist entry fee
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Jeju Special Province permit; overtourism-related entry fee
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Jeju has unique governance as a Special Autonomous Province with its own STR rules. Entry fee of ~$11/person introduced for overtourism management. STR caps under consideration.
- **Key Notes**: Special Autonomous Province permit required; $11 tourist entry fee; overtourism-driven caps under consideration; up to KRW 10,000,000 fine.
- **Penalties**: Up to KRW 10,000,000 (~$7,500)
- **Sources**: https://www.jejusi.go.kr
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.jejusi.go.kr](https://www.jejusi.go.kr)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-south-korea-jeju/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-south-korea-jeju/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-south-korea-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, South Korea
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-south-korea-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, South Korea (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — registration as Foreign Tourist Urban Homestay Business (외국인관광도시민박업) under Tourism Promotion Act, or rural/hanok equivalents
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — business registration certificate required; mandatory on Airbnb since Oct 2024 (existing listings by Oct 16, 2025)
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — host generally must reside in the property
- **Rental Day Cap**: No fixed annual day cap; legal framework restricts guest eligibility instead
- **Occupancy Limit**: Property must be under 230 m²
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax plus VAT depending on income and registration status
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Only residential property types allowed (single/multi-family homes, apartments, townhouses); officetels and goshiwons banned in all areas
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum for licensed homestays; ~30 days for unlicensed residential rentals
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended, not mandated
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must collect accommodation license info; ~30,000 unlicensed listings (incl. officetels) being delisted from Oct 2025
- **Effective Date**: Tourism Promotion Act (Urban Homestay Business est. 2012); platform license rules from Oct 2024
- **Compliance Notes**: South Korea's financial authorities have opened regulatory review of caps on rental assets managed by capital finance companies. The credit finance industry argues capital companies focus on long-term rentals and do not compete with short-term rental specialists, while the rental car industry expresses concerns about market encroachment. Final regulatory outcome remains pending.
- **Key Notes**: ['Eight-month review process underway as of July 2026', 'Dispute centers on definition of long-term vs. short-term rental markets', 'Impact on small-sized short-term rental car businesses remains contested', 'No timeline specified for regulatory decision']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2026072016412366401
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://taiwanstay.net.tw](https://taiwanstay.net.tw)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-south-korea-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-south-korea-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-11 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-11

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### <a id="intl-south-korea-seoul"></a>Seoul, Seoul
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-south-korea-seoul`
- **Location**: Seoul, South Korea (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Foreign Tourist Urban Homestay Business or Hanokstay registration with district office
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — business registration required
- **Permit Fee**: Signboard support up to KRW 100,000 offered; fee details Unknown
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — owner-occupancy required
- **Rental Day Cap**: No fixed annual day cap
- **Occupancy Limit**: Property must be under 230 m²
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax plus VAT; accommodation tax may apply
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Residential housing only; officetels excluded
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum for licensed homestays
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: License submission required; ~20% of ~23,591 listings licensed as of July 2025 — weak enforcement historically
- **Effective Date**: Urban Homestay Business established 2012
- **Compliance Notes**: Hanokstay (traditional Korean house) businesses open to both Koreans and foreigners; Wehome regulatory sandbox allows legal domestic home-sharing in Seoul/Busan
- **Key Notes**: Largest STR market in Korea; city actively promoted homestay/hanokstay programs
- **Penalties**: National penalties apply (fines up to KRW 10,000,000)
- **Sources**: https://english.visitseoul.net/plan-your-trip/accommodation ; airbtics.com; english.seoul.go.kr; wehome.me; seoulz.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://english.visitseoul.net/plan-your-trip/accommodation](https://english.visitseoul.net/plan-your-trip/accommodation)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-south-korea-seoul/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-south-korea-seoul/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-spain-alicante"></a>Alicante, Valencian Community
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-spain-alicante`
- **Location**: Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Mandatory registration number + compatibility report)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Free registration
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits
- **Tax Rate**: Standard rental income tax (IRPF)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (Requires independent access door separate from common areas)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (Moratoriums or strict caps in saturated tourist zones)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Must display registration number
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Requires a Compatibility Report. STRs in residential buildings must have an independent street entrance, separate from common residential halls/elevators.
- **Key Notes**: Independent street entrance required for tourist flats in residential zones.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to €600,000 for severe unauthorized operations.
- **Sources**: https://sede.gva.es/es/proc19976 ; Ayuntamiento de Alicante / GVA Turisme
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://sede.gva.es/es/proc19976](https://sede.gva.es/es/proc19976)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-alicante/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-alicante/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-es-barcelona"></a>Barcelona, Catalonia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-es-barcelona`
- **Location**: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: N/A (phase-out)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Tourist tax (IEET)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Complete STR phase-out
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: All ~10,000 licenses to be revoked
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: 2028 (Phase-out of all tourist licenses)
- **Compliance Notes**: Barcelona intends to ban short-term rentals entirely by 2029. Operators should anticipate transition requirements and deadline for ceasing operations or converting properties to long-term rental use.
- **Key Notes**: PEUAT tourism-accommodation zoning restricts new registrations City planning targets the non-renewal of all 10,101 tourist flat (HUT) licenses by November 2028 Moratorium on new licenses continues in saturated areas
- **Penalties**: Not specified in source; details of enforcement to follow
- **Sources**: https://www.veneziatoday.it/politica/affitti-brevi-verona-stretta-barcellona-divieto-2029.html
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://web.gencat.cat/ca/tramits/tramits-temes/Habitatges-d-us-turistic](https://web.gencat.cat/ca/tramits/tramits-temes/Habitatges-d-us-turistic)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-es-barcelona/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-es-barcelona/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="intl-spain-canary-islands"></a>Canary Islands (Region), Canary Islands
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-spain-canary-islands`
- **Location**: Canary Islands (Region), Canary Islands, Spain (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Vivienda Vacacional (VV) regional licence and Spanish National registration number (NRUA) required.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register for Canary Islands IGIC tax (similar to VAT) and report rental income.
- **Permit Fee**: Licence application and administrative fees apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 2 people per bedroom plus 2 in common areas, capped by the property's certificate of occupancy (cédula de habitabilidad).
- **Tax Rate**: Canary Islands IGIC is 7% (reduced rate for accommodation). Income tax is 19% for EU residents or 24% for non-EU residents.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: The Ley de Ordenación Sostenible (December 2025) imposes a five-year freeze on new VV licences. Restricts short-term let density to a maximum of 10% of total residential space in any municipality. New STRs are prohibited in areas designated as saturated.
- **Minimum Stay**: None.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Capped at 10% of the total residential built area in any municipality, with local councils having the authority to set even lower caps.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — public liability insurance required.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must verify and display registration numbers and share booking/occupancy data with tax authorities.
- **Effective Date**: Canary Islands Sustainable Tourism Law active.
- **Compliance Notes**: Stringent safety requirements (fire extinguishers, first aid kits, emergency signage) must be maintained inside the property.
- **Key Notes**: The regional government passed a sweeping tourist accommodation freeze to curb rising rents and protect local communities across Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura.
- **Penalties**: Severe administrative fines up to €150,000 for operating without a licence, listing on platforms without a verified number, or exceeding local density caps.
- **Sources**: https://www.gobiernodecanarias.org/turismo/viviendas-vacacionales/ ; Government of the Canary Islands (gobiernodecanarias.org); Idealista; Gran Canaria Group; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.gobiernodecanarias.org/turismo/viviendas-vacacionales/](https://www.gobiernodecanarias.org/turismo/viviendas-vacacionales/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-canary-islands/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-canary-islands/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-28 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-28

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### <a id="intl-spain-denia"></a>Dénia, Valencian Community
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-spain-denia`
- **Location**: Dénia, Valencian Community, Spain (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — municipal compatibility required by zone under the ordinance approved 2026-08-19
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Compatibility set by zone. Extended to further historic-centre streets: Carrer de Loreto, Roques, and Carrer de Sant Pere in Baix la Mar.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 1% cap on tourist housing in previously protected residential zones. Permitted share of new licences in the strip between Camí del Llavador and the beach raised from 15% to 25%. Montgó, Les Marines and Les Rotes remain unrestricted.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-08-19
- **Compliance Notes**: Ordinance approved 2026-08-19 following a 30-day public comment period with seven submissions.
- **Key Notes**: Approved 2026-08-19 with Compromís and PSPV support. Final text materially looser than the draft that went out for comment.
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.idealista.com/news/inmobiliario/vivienda/2026/08/19/910468-denia-alicante-flexibiliza-su-normativa-y-abre-la-puerta-a-mas-viviendas-turisticas
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-denia/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-denia/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-22 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-22

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### <a id="intl-spain-gran-canaria"></a>Gran Canaria / Fuerteventura / Lanzarote, Canary Islands
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-spain-gran-canaria`
- **Location**: Gran Canaria / Fuerteventura / Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — VV (Vivienda Vacacional) license from island Cabildo; non-transferable upon sale
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: VV license fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90/10 rule: max 10% of municipal housing stock
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: IGIC (Canary Islands VAT) 7% + income tax under IRPF
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Ley 6/2025 (Dec 2025): 5-year moratorium on new VV licenses; non-transferable
- **Minimum Stay**: None (constraint is license availability)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 90/10 rule island-wide; property must be ≥10 years old; community can prohibit
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2025-12-13
- **Compliance Notes**: Ley 6/2025 (effective Dec 13, 2025): 5-year moratorium on new VV licenses. Properties must be ≥10 years old. VV licenses now non-transferable upon property sale (major change). Community of owners can prohibit by 3/5 majority. 90/10 rule limits STRs to max 10% of municipal housing.
- **Key Notes**: Ley 6/2025: 5-year moratorium on new VV licenses; non-transferable on sale; 90/10 housing cap; Dec 2025.
- **Penalties**: Regional fines; platform delisting
- **Sources**: https://www.gobiernodecanarias.org
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.gobiernodecanarias.org](https://www.gobiernodecanarias.org)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-gran-canaria/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-gran-canaria/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-spain-ibiza"></a>Ibiza, Balearic Islands
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-spain-ibiza`
- **Location**: Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — an ETV (Estancia Turística en Viviendas) tourist license from the Consell de Eivissa is mandatory; renting without one is illegal. Long-term rentals over one month do not require it.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — register with the Spanish Tax Agency (IVA), the regional/island Eco Tax, and obtain the national Registro de Alquiler (NRA) number mandatory since July 1, 2025.
- **Permit Fee**: Historically ~€600 application plus per-bed bed-acquisition fees (e.g., ~€4,300 for 1 bed up to ~€21,934 for 5 beds); new licenses currently not processed due to moratorium.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No primary-residence requirement; however even renting a spare room while living in the home is considered tourist rental requiring a license.
- **Rental Day Cap**: In rural areas, only pre-1956 properties may rent up to 60 days/year (max three rooms) under the 2024 PTI modification; otherwise license-dependent.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Capped to the number of authorized beds/places on the license; overcrowding prohibited.
- **Tax Rate**: Sustainable Tourism (Eco) Tax rising from €4 to €6 per person/night in peak season; plus applicable IVA and a local 2% Ecotasa cited by some sources.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Apartment lets banned in Ibiza town; rural tourist rentals cut by ~80% under 2024 PTI; PGOU zoning distinguishes residential vs. consolidated tourist areas.
- **Minimum Stay**: Short-term defined as stays not exceeding ~31 days/3 months; long-term (non-tourist) rentals must exceed one month.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Tourist carrying-capacity limits and 'bed' caps; new-bed moratorium since Feb 2022 freezing new licenses.
- **Insurance Required**: Liability insurance is mandatory in many Spanish communities; treat as required (verify locally).
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration/NRA number must be displayed on Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo, etc.; non-display can trigger listing removal; platforms remit Eco Tax in some cases.
- **Effective Date**: Moratorium since Feb 2022 (due to end 2026); guest-registration Dec 2, 2024; NRA registry July 1, 2025; Eco Tax increase Jan 1, 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Since Dec 2, 2024, all guests (incl. minors) must be pre-registered in the SES Hospedajes system; from April 3, 2025, 60% of building co-owners must approve new tourist rentals.
- **Key Notes**: A four-year moratorium freezes issuance of new tourist licenses across the Balearics; existing licenses may be sold with the property. STR listings reportedly dropped ~50% in 2025.
- **Penalties**: Fines for illegal rental range €20,000–€40,000, up to €400,000 in the Balearics for severe violations; immediate listing removal and closure orders.
- **Sources**: https://conselldeivissa.es/portal/p_1_final_v2.jsp?codEstruct=29506&codRub=29507 ; letusibiza.com; ibiza-inside.com; ibizaprestige.com; bnbcalc.com; aplaceinthesun.com; holidu.co.uk
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://conselldeivissa.es/portal/p_1_final_v2.jsp?codEstruct=29506&codRub=29507](https://conselldeivissa.es/portal/p_1_final_v2.jsp?codEstruct=29506&codRub=29507)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-ibiza/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-ibiza/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-spain-malaga"></a>LawfulStay, Andalusia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-spain-malaga`
- **Location**: LawfulStay, Andalusia, Spain (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Page exists; detailed research pending.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: LawfulStay
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-malaga/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-malaga/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="intl-spain-madrid"></a>Madrid, Community of Madrid
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-spain-madrid`
- **Location**: Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — municipal licence + national NRA; freeze on new licences
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Non-residents ~24% flat; residents per bracket
- **Zoning Restrictions**: VUTs banned in residential buildings in historic centre; allowed only in entire tourist-dedicated buildings or with separate street entrance
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Plan Reside protects residential use in city centre
- **Insurance Required**: Per national rules
- **Platform Obligations**: Listings must show registration; non-compliant removed
- **Effective Date**: Plan Reside approved 2025-08-27; new-licence freeze through Feb 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Guest IDs to police Registro de Viajeros within 24h; tourist tax ~€3/person/night (up to 14 nights) per industry source; ~14,000 units operating illegally
- **Key Notes**: City fined Airbnb €64M (Dec 2025) for unlicensed listings; intensified inspections
- **Penalties**: Fines starting at €3,000 for unregistered properties
- **Sources**: https://sede.comunidad.madrid/node/270706 ; airbtics.com; twobirds.com; spanishpropertyinsight.com; shorttermrentalz.com; visahq.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://sede.comunidad.madrid/node/270706](https://sede.comunidad.madrid/node/270706)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-madrid/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-madrid/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-spain-mallorca"></a>Mallorca, Balearic Islands
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-spain-mallorca`
- **Location**: Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Banned**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — ETV license required; residential zones: moratorium on new licenses since 2018
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: ETV license fee (lottery for limited slots)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Banned in residential zones; licensed tourist zones only
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Spain IVA 10% + Balearic Ecotax €0.25–€4/person/night
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Residential zones: closed to new licenses; tourist zones only
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Moratorium on new residential zone licenses since 2018
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — platform obligations
- **Effective Date**: 2018 (moratorium)
- **Compliance Notes**: Balearic Islands moratorium on new STR licenses in residential zones since 2018. ETV license required. Limited slots via lottery for tourist zones. Heaviest STR crackdown in Spain.
- **Key Notes**: Residential zone STR ban via moratorium since 2018; ETV license lottery for tourist zones; €400,000 fines.
- **Penalties**: Up to €400,000
- **Sources**: https://www.caib.es
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.caib.es](https://www.caib.es)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-mallorca/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-mallorca/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-spain-menorca"></a>Menorca, Balearic Islands
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-spain-menorca`
- **Location**: Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Balearic ETV license; moratorium on new licenses (PIAT island capacity study)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: ETV license fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (license scarcity is primary constraint)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Spanish IRPF on rental income; EU Reg 2024/1028 applies
- **Zoning Restrictions**: ETV moratorium; no new licenses pending PIAT capacity study; near-total ban in apartment buildings
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Rural/tourist-zoned properties more accessible; apartment buildings near-total ban
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Balearic ETV license required but moratorium on new licenses pending PIAT island capacity study. Unlike Canary Islands, ETV licenses ARE transferable with property sale. Apartment buildings face near-total prohibition.
- **Key Notes**: ETV moratorium pending PIAT study; apartment buildings near-total ban; ETV transferable on sale (unlike Canary Islands); €5K–€400K fines.
- **Penalties**: €5,000–€400,000
- **Sources**: https://www.caib.es
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.caib.es](https://www.caib.es)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-menorca/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-menorca/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-spain-m-laga"></a>Málaga, Andalusia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-spain-m-laga`
- **Location**: Málaga, Andalusia, Spain (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — income tax; guest reporting
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per RTA registration
- **Tax Rate**: Per national rules
- **Zoning Restrictions**: All new tourist accommodation (STRs, hotels, hostels, tourist apartments) on residential-classified land must now undergo a full PGOU planning modification and prove wider public benefit. No new STR registrations (VUTs) are permitted anywhere in Málaga city under the existing 3-year moratorium (since August 2025). A citywide 8% cap per neighbourhood on VUT density also applies. New planning applications submitted after the rule's BOP publication face up to a 3-year suspension.
- **Minimum Stay**: Tourist use short-stay; seasonal 32+ days separate
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Municipal moratorium on new licenses in saturated zones (also Fuengirola, Manilva)
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Display RTA number; platform delisting of non-compliant
- **Effective Date**: Municipal moratorium 2024–2025 onward
- **Compliance Notes**: Hosts and developers in Málaga must now navigate both the ongoing city-wide VUT registration moratorium (no new STR licences until moratorium lifts or new PGOU is approved, up to 3 years from August 2025) and this new planning framework requiring full PGOU modification for any new tourist accommodation on residential land. Existing VUT licence holders who were registered before August 2025 may continue operating provided they maintain all Andalusian regional requirements (NRUA code, SES.HOSPEDAJES guest registration, Decree 31/2024 habitability standards). Operators must also comply with Spain's national NRU registration system; however, a May 2026 Supreme Court ruling invalidated portions of the national registry, making the regional NRUA the primary operative licence. No new entrants may obtain a licence in Málaga city at this time.
- **Key Notes**: 1. City-wide moratorium on new VUT registrations has been in place since August 2025 — no new STR licences can be obtained in Málaga city until the revised PGOU is approved or 3 years elapse. 2. As of July 6, 2026, the expanded planning rule closes a loophole that allowed new tourist apartment blocks and sub-4-star hotels on residential land to proceed under simpler procedures. 3. Existing licensed STRs (VUTs registered before August 2025) may continue operating but must comply with Andalusia's Decree 31/2024 habitability/safety standards and hold a valid NRUA regional licence. 4. New applications submitted after the rule's BOP publication face a potential suspension of up to three years; earlier applications in the pipeline continue under previous rules.
- **Penalties**: Unlicensed operation: fines under Andalusia's tourism law; operating without NRU registration (national): up to €30,000 under Organic Law 4/2015. Specific fines for violating the new planning modification requirement not yet published.
- **Sources**: https://shorttermrentalz.com/news/malaga-short-term-rental-restrictions-tourist-developments/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-m-laga/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-m-laga/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-06 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-06

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### <a id="intl-es-national"></a>Nationwide, Spain
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-es-national`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Spain (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No national licence. Registration requirements are set by each autonomous community, and some municipalities add their own.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Varies by autonomous community
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Varies by autonomous community
- **Rental Day Cap**: Varies by autonomous community
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Exempt from VAT where no hotel-type services are provided; 10% where such services are provided. A 21% rate has been proposed and postponed and is not in force.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Regional + municipal
- **Minimum Stay**: Varies by autonomous community
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Municipal
- **Insurance Required**: Varies by autonomous community
- **Platform Obligations**: EU Regulation 2024/1028 on short-term rental data collection applies. National platform duties tied to the annulled registry are not in force.
- **Effective Date**: Registry annulled 19 May 2026 (published 8 June 2026); second annulment 1 June 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Spain has no operative national short-term rental registration regime. Real Decreto 1312/2024, which created the Registro Unico de Arrendamientos, was annulled by the Tribunal Supremo on 19 May 2026 and again on 1 June 2026 for lack of State competence, because tourist accommodation falls to the autonomous communities. Licensing, caps, density, zoning and registration are therefore set regionally and municipally. This record is a national framework overview and is not a substitute for the rules of the relevant autonomous community or municipality.
- **Key Notes**: 1. No national short-term rental licence or registry is in force. 2. The 21% VAT figure is a postponed proposal, not law. 3. Requirements differ materially between autonomous communities, so the applicable region governs. 4. Regional and municipal rules also determine caps, density and zoning.
- **Penalties**: Set by each autonomous community
- **Sources**: https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2024-26931 ; boe.es (Tribunal Supremo judgments, June 2026)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-es-national/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-es-national/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-27

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### <a id="intl-spain-palma-de-mallorca"></a>Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-spain-palma-de-mallorca`
- **Location**: Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Banned**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Balearic ETV licence (Estancia Turística de Viviendas) required for all rentals under 30 days, plus the national VUD/NRU registration. However, no new ETV licences are being issued under the moratorium, and in Palma apartment lets in residential buildings are prohibited entirely.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — national VUD/NRU registration and SES.HOSPEDAJES guest reporting; Balearic Sustainable Tourism Tax (ecotasa) applies to overnight stays.
- **Permit Fee**: Balearic licence fees among the highest in Spain — reportedly up to ~€14,000 depending on island/property type. Specific Palma figures: Unknown.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No general primary-residence rule, but some saturated zones (e.g., Playa de Palma) historically allowed villa-type rentals only if the owner lives in the property, capped at 60 days/year.
- **Rental Day Cap**: In certain zones (e.g., Playa de Palma) villa-type rentals are capped at 60 days/year; apartments in residential buildings are banned outright in Palma.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Balearic Sustainable Tourism Tax (ecotasa) applies per person/night (seasonally variable); exact STR rate: Unknown. Rental income subject to Spanish income tax.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Palma sets its own rules separate from the island zoning plan: renting apartments in residential buildings is forbidden; detached/villa-type houses may be allowed in permitted zones subject to strict conditions. Santa Catalina, La Lonja and Playa de Palma designated tourism-saturation zones.
- **Minimum Stay**: Short-term defined as under 30 days (ETV); without an ETV, only stays of 1 month+ allowed under the Urban Leasing Law (LAU).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Palma capped at ~639 registered holiday homes; one person may hold ETV licences for a maximum of 3 properties; island-wide bed-exchange/quota system frozen.
- **Insurance Required**: Mandatory/recommended homeowner insurance discussed for Balearic owners (2025); specific STR insurance requirement: Unknown.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must display each property's official ETV number and verify the national VUD/NRU; unlicensed listings removed and penalized. Spain fined Airbnb and removed 20,000+ Balearic flats from platforms.
- **Effective Date**: Balearic ETV moratorium in place since 11 February 2022 (originally through 2026, signals point to indefinite extension); Palma apartment ban and ~639 cap in force; national VUD/NRU from 1 July 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: ETV licence is attached to the property (non-transferable to another home); the only legal route to operate is buying a property that already holds a valid ETV. Community-of-owners approval (3/5 majority) needed for new lets in shared buildings; guest data to SES.HOSPEDAJES within 24 hours.
- **Key Notes**: Palma bans all new short-stay licences (no new ETVs after 2025) and prohibits apartment-building holiday lets entirely. Consell de Mallorca opened a temporary pool of 1,069 home rental places via public draw (applications 23 Mar–8 Apr 2026), but Palma's restrictions on new licences continue.
- **Penalties**: Renting without a valid ETV is illegal; fines start at €5,000 and can reach €50,000+ (Palma sources cite up to €40,000 for advertising/renting unlicensed homes); regional fines can be higher.
- **Sources**: https://www.caib.es/sites/vivendesusturistic/ca/inici-44449/ ; healthplanspain.com (Palma 2026 ban, 639 cap); co-ownership-property.com (2026); reiderstadinvest.com; imperial-properties.com (2026 ETV guide); checkinscan.net; helencummins.com; aplaceinthesun.com; mallorcaowners.com.
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.caib.es/sites/vivendesusturistic/ca/inici-44449/](https://www.caib.es/sites/vivendesusturistic/ca/inici-44449/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-palma-de-mallorca/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-palma-de-mallorca/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-spain-canaryislands"></a>Regionwide, Canary Islands
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-spain-canaryislands`
- **Location**: Regionwide, Canary Islands, Spain (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Mandatory registration + municipal compatibility certificate)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (IGIC registration - local Canary sales tax)
- **Permit Fee**: Varies by municipality
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits
- **Tax Rate**: 7% IGIC (Canary sales tax) + rental income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (Strict zoning; prohibited in public/social housing and designated agricultural zones)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (Draft law restricts tourist housing to maximum 10% of total residential space per municipality)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Must display registry number
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Draft 2024-2026 Law on Sustainable Use of Tourist Housing introduces a strict 90% residential space reservation rule (10% cap for STRs).
- **Key Notes**: Incoming 10% maximum cap on STRs per municipality + IGIC tax collection.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to €150,000 for severe infractions.
- **Sources**: Gobierno de Canarias
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-canaryislands/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-canaryislands/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-spain-san-sebastian"></a>San Sebastián, Basque Country
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-spain-san-sebastian`
- **Location**: San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Basque Country registry license and Spanish National registration number (NRUA) required.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must report rental income to Basque tax authorities.
- **Permit Fee**: Registry application fees apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Capped by building capacity certificates.
- **Tax Rate**: Standard Basque Country income tax rates apply to rental returns.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Operates under a strict zone-based quota system. New tourist apartments are banned in designated 'saturated zones' (like the Old Town). In standard residential zones, STRs are restricted to the first floor only.
- **Minimum Stay**: None.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Strict caps on the percentage of tourist units permitted per block.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — liability insurance required.
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration number must be displayed in all online advertisements.
- **Effective Date**: San Sebastian local STR zoning active.
- **Compliance Notes**: Subject to Basque Country tourist accommodation safety and noise regulations.
- **Key Notes**: San Sebastian has some of the oldest and most restrictive STR zoning laws in Spain, designed to prevent the conversion of upper-floor apartments in residential buildings.
- **Penalties**: Fines, listing removal, and license revocation for operating in saturated zones or without first-floor compliance.
- **Sources**: https://www.euskadi.eus/government-basque-country/tourism-registry/ ; Basque Country Government; City of Donostia-San Sebastian; Paton & Mayr; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.euskadi.eus/government-basque-country/tourism-registry/](https://www.euskadi.eus/government-basque-country/tourism-registry/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-san-sebastian/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-san-sebastian/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-04 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="intl-spain-santiagodecompostela"></a>Santiago de Compostela, Galicia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-spain-santiagodecompostela`
- **Location**: Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Mandatory registration with Xunta de Galicia + municipal compatibility)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Free registration
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 60 days max for standard housing without commercial hotel license
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits
- **Tax Rate**: Standard rental income tax (IRPF)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (Absolute ban in the Casco Histórico/Historic Center)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (moratorium blocks new licenses in central zones)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Must display registration number
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Casco Histórico center has a complete ban on new licenses. Stays are capped at 60 days per year unless operating under a commercial hotel-equivalent permit.
- **Key Notes**: Absolute ban in the Historic Center + 60-day rental cap on standard apartments.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to €90,000 for illegal tourist rentals.
- **Sources**: https://sede.xunta.gal/detalle-procedemento?codtram=TU981A ; Ayuntamiento de Santiago / Xunta de Galicia
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://sede.xunta.gal/detalle-procedemento?codtram=TU981A](https://sede.xunta.gal/detalle-procedemento?codtram=TU981A)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-santiagodecompostela/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-santiagodecompostela/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-spain-seville"></a>Seville, Andalusia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-spain-seville`
- **Location**: Seville, Andalusia, Spain (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Andalusian regional licence VFT/VUT (Vivienda con Fines Turísticos / Vivienda de Uso Turístico) registered in the Registro de Turismo de Andalucía (RTA), plus the national VUD/NRU registration number (mandatory since 1 July 2025). A first-occupation licence (licencia de primera ocupación) is required.
- **Tax Registration Required**: No specific municipal STR tourist tax in Seville/Andalusia, but national registration (VUD/NRU) and guest data reporting via SES.HOSPEDAJES are mandatory; income is taxable.
- **Permit Fee**: First-occupation licence approx. €400–€800; VFT registration via responsible declaration (declaración responsable). Specific RTA fee: Unknown.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — but in new tourist rentals within shared buildings, community-of-owners approval (3/5 / 60% majority) is required since 3 April 2025.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No annual night cap; the Andalusian definition of holiday rental is stays under 2 months (national 'short-term' threshold under 60 days).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: No dedicated municipal tourist tax in Seville; rental income subject to Spanish income tax (rate depends on residency status). Specific rate: Unknown.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: City cap: no more than 10% of total homes per neighborhood (across Seville's 108 neighborhoods) may be tourist apartments; saturated areas receive no new licences. In the historic center 'ring of protection', tourist rentals are generally only permitted in detached, single-family homes — not in apartments/condominiums.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: 10% cap on tourist homes per neighborhood; saturated zones frozen to new licences.
- **Insurance Required**: Liability insurance recommended; Andalusia decree sets technical comfort/safety/equipment standards. Strict requirement: Unknown.
- **Platform Obligations**: Since 1 July 2025 platforms must verify the national VUD/NRU number before listing; properties without it removed (typically within 48 hours). Licence number must appear on all listings.
- **Effective Date**: National VUD/NRU enforced from 1 July 2025; HOA approval requirement from 3 April 2025; Seville 10% neighborhood cap in force (2024–2025).
- **Compliance Notes**: Three-layer system: national VUD/NRU registration + SES.HOSPEDAJES guest reporting; Andalusian VFT/VUT registration (Decree 28/2016 and amendments, Decreto 31/2024); plus municipal Seville cap and HOA 3/5 community veto. Guest data must be sent to the Ministry of the Interior within 24 hours.
- **Key Notes**: As of May 2026, ~42% of Sevilla communities have voted to ban VFT activity (Junta de Andalucía). Over 10,300 Andalusian licences withdrawn since 2024 (incl. Sevilla); city withdrew VFT licences for technical non-compliance and proposed cutting water to ~5,000 illegal flats. Inspections intensify during Semana Santa and Feria de Abril.
- **Penalties**: Andalusia fines roughly €2,000–€150,000 (and up to €600,000 under the 2026 Sustainable Tourism Bill); national rules up to €60,000; consequences include suspension/forced closure and licence revocation.
- **Sources**: https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/turismoydeporte/opencms/areas/turismo/registro-de-turismo/viviendas-turisticas/ ; etias.com (Seville 10% cap); Tripadvisor Seville board (Jan 2026, citing city rules); buvivo.com (2026); getproofsnap.com (2026); travelnest.com; spaineasy.com; lpaspain.com; mikenaumannimmobilien.com; aplaceinthesun.com.
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/turismoydeporte/opencms/areas/turismo/registro-de-turismo/viviendas-turisticas/](https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/turismoydeporte/opencms/areas/turismo/registro-de-turismo/viviendas-turisticas/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-seville/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-seville/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-spain-tenerife"></a>Tenerife, Canary Islands
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-spain-tenerife`
- **Location**: Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — VITUR (Vivienda Vacacional) registration with Cabildo de Tenerife
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: VITUR registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None; community bans increasing
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: IGIC (Canary Islands VAT) 7% + AIEM 0.5% + Tourist Eco-tax €0.15–€2/night
- **Zoning Restrictions**: VITUR registration required; community of owners can vote to ban
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Community of owners can vote to prohibit STRs in building
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: VITUR registration required for all STRs. Community of owners can vote to ban STRs in their building. Growing urban housing pressure. Separate from Canary Islands regional entry (which covers nationwide rules).
- **Key Notes**: VITUR registration required; communities can ban; €60,000 fine; Canary Islands eco-tax.
- **Penalties**: Up to €60,000
- **Sources**: https://www.tenerife.es
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tenerife.es](https://www.tenerife.es)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-tenerife/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-tenerife/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-spain-valencia"></a>Valencia, Valencian Community
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-spain-valencia`
- **Location**: Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Mandatory registration number + compatibility report)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Free registration; compatibility report fees vary by district
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (but subject to strict ground/first floor rules)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits based on habitable area
- **Tax Rate**: Standard Spanish income tax (IRPF) + VAT if hotel-like services are provided
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Tourist rentals (VUT) are capped at 2% of the total housing stock by neighborhood/district. Ground and first-floor restrictions apply in residential buildings. An active moratorium on new licenses is in place in the Ciutat Vella center.
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (moratorium blocks new licenses in central zones)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Must display registration number
- **Effective Date**: 2026-05-04
- **Compliance Notes**: Requires a Compatibility Report (Informe de Compatibilidad Urbanística) from the town hall. Ground/first floor restriction applies in residential buildings.
- **Key Notes**: Moratorium on new VUT licenses in Ciutat Vella center Citywide cap of 2% of housing stock per neighborhood Ground/first floor entrance restrictions in residential buildings
- **Penalties**: Fines up to €600,000 for operating unlicensed or illegal tourist flats under regional tourism laws.
- **Sources**: https://sede.gva.es/es/proc19976 ; Ayuntamiento de Valencia / GVA Turisme
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://sede.gva.es/es/proc19976](https://sede.gva.es/es/proc19976)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-valencia/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-spain-valencia/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-24

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### <a id="intl-sri-lanka-colombo"></a>Colombo, Western Province
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-sri-lanka-colombo`
- **Location**: Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — SLTDA registration plus local municipal council registration
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — local tax obligations on rental income
- **Permit Fee**: Tourist accommodation enterprises must register with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) under the Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005. SLTDA registration fees vary by category and capacity (e.g., Unclassified Guest House: approx. LKR 5,000–25,000/year; exact fee schedules published by SLTDA). Local Municipal Council (Colombo Municipal Council) business registration fees also apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None known
- **Occupancy Limit**: No specific statutory occupancy limit for STR units in Colombo. Occupancy is governed by fire safety codes, building regulations, and SLTDA classification standards applicable to the accommodation category.
- **Tax Rate**: Short-term rental income in Sri Lanka is subject to Income Tax at standard rates (individuals: progressive up to 36%; companies: 30%). Value Added Tax (VAT) at 18% applies if annual turnover exceeds the VAT registration threshold (LKR 80 million). Tourism Levy / Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) at 2.5% may apply. Tourism enterprises registered with SLTDA may also be subject to Tourism Development Levy.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Short-term rental / tourist accommodation in Colombo must comply with zoning regulations under the Urban Development Authority (UDA) and the Western Province land-use plans. Commercial accommodation use in purely residential-zoned areas may require a change-of-use permit from the UDA. Colombo Municipal Council approval is required for operating guest accommodation.
- **Minimum Stay**: None known
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No density or saturation rules for STRs in Colombo or the Western Province as of July 2026.
- **Insurance Required**: No specific statutory insurance mandate for STR operators in Colombo. SLTDA classification standards for guest houses recommend (and in some categories require) public liability insurance, but no blanket legislative requirement exists for all STR hosts.
- **Platform Obligations**: No specific platform-obligation law in Sri Lanka as of 2026. Online platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com) operating in Sri Lanka are expected to comply with general e-commerce and tax laws. SLTDA has signalled interest in requiring platforms to list only registered accommodations but has not enacted binding rules to this effect.
- **Effective Date**: Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005 (principal legislation governing tourist enterprise registration, in force since 2005, with subsequent amendments). The Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017 governs income tax. No specific new STR-only regulation for Colombo has been enacted as of July 2026; the SLTDA framework remains the operative regime.
- **Compliance Notes**: Hosts advised to register property with SLTDA or local municipal council before listing
- **Key Notes**: Largest STR market in Sri Lanka (~507 active listings); follows national SLTDA baseline with no materially distinct city ordinance confirmed
- **Penalties**: Operating tourist accommodation without SLTDA registration is an offence under the Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005, carrying fines and potential prosecution. Exact penalty amounts are set by regulation under the Act. Non-payment of taxes attracts interest and penalties under the Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017.
- **Sources**: https://www.sltda.gov.lk/en/register-tourism-establishment ; airroi.com/airbnb-data/sri-lanka; community.withairbnb.com/.../Looking-for-help-advice-to-start-my-Airbnb-in-Sri-Lanka
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.sltda.gov.lk/en/register-tourism-establishment](https://www.sltda.gov.lk/en/register-tourism-establishment)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-sri-lanka-colombo/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-sri-lanka-colombo/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-sri-lanka-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Sri Lanka
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-sri-lanka-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Sri Lanka (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — registration with Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA); local Pradeshiya Sabha license + business registration
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — income from STRs subject to local tax obligations
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown (SLTDA license renewal via bank transfer only)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None known
- **Occupancy Limit**: No nationwide STR-specific occupancy limit established in Sri Lankan law. Sri Lanka does not have a dedicated federal STR statute. The Protection of Occupants Bill 2025 (pending) focuses on residential tenancy protections. Grading and safety standards for tourist accommodation are set by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) under the Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005, which may include capacity conditions for registered guesthouses and holiday bungalows.
- **Tax Rate**: Unknown (income tax applies; foreigners may be taxed in both countries)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No specific national STR zoning framework exists. The SLTDA regulates classified tourist accommodation (hotels, guesthouses, holiday bungalows) under the Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005 and requires approval for tourist accommodation establishments. Unregistered peer-to-peer/Airbnb-style rentals operate in a legal grey area; no national STR zoning order has been enacted as of July 2026.
- **Minimum Stay**: None known
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No STR density or saturation rules enacted at national level in Sri Lanka. No per-zone or per-building quota for short-term rentals exists in current Sri Lankan law.
- **Insurance Required**: No statutory STR insurance requirement under Sri Lankan law as of July 2026. No dedicated national STR regulation mandating insurance coverage has been enacted. Tourist accommodation registered with SLTDA may be subject to general liability requirements under their classification conditions.
- **Platform Obligations**: No platform-specific obligations (data sharing, registration display, delisting of non-compliant listings) have been enacted in Sri Lanka as of July 2026. There is no national STR registration scheme requiring platforms to verify or display registration numbers.
- **Effective Date**: No dedicated national STR regulation has been formally enacted as of July 2026. The Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005 governs registered tourist accommodation. The Protection of Occupants Bill 2025 (landlord–tenant law) was under parliamentary debate as of early 2026 and had not received assent. No confirmed effective date for a standalone STR regulatory framework.
- **Compliance Notes**: Hosts generally required to register with SLTDA to meet basic tourism standards; foreigners can own and remotely manage property
- **Key Notes**: Operator-friendly environment; industry trackers classify markets as low-regulation
- **Penalties**: No specific STR penalty regime enacted. Operating unregistered tourist accommodation without SLTDA classification may constitute a violation of the Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005. The Protection of Occupants Bill 2025 (if enacted) would restrict landlords from unlawful eviction; breaches adjudicated through court process. Specific fine amounts for unregistered STR operation are not codified in a dedicated STR law.
- **Sources**: https://www.tourism.gov.np ; sltda.gov.lk/en/register-with-us; brnxtravel.com; airroi.com/airbnb-data/sri-lanka; community.withairbnb.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourism.gov.np](https://www.tourism.gov.np)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-sri-lanka-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-sri-lanka-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-st-kitts-and-nevis-basseterre"></a>Basseterre, St. George Basseterre
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-st-kitts-and-nevis-basseterre`
- **Location**: Basseterre, St. George Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Short-term rental operators in St. Kitts and Nevis must comply with the country's tourism accommodation licensing framework administered by the St. Kitts Tourism Authority (SKTA). Foreign investors must also comply with the Alien Landholding License requirement for property ownership. All STR operators on online platforms are now required to register with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) under the Value Added Tax Act Cap 18.47.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Mandatory. The IRD issued guidance on 30 December 2024 requiring all STR income through online platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.) to comply with the VAT Act Cap 18.47 and the Island Enhancement Fund Act Cap 20.51. Full enforcement began 1 January 2025. A voluntary registration period preceded full enforcement, during which operators could settle prior taxes without penalties.
- **Permit Fee**: VAT registration and remittance obligations apply. Island Enhancement Fund levy applies in addition to VAT. Specific per-unit license fees for accommodation registration not publicly itemised as of July 2026; contact SKTA or IRD directly.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — No primary-residence requirement for STRs identified in publicly available St. Kitts and Nevis legislation as of July 2026.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None identified in current legislation.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — No nationally mandated per-property occupancy cap identified in publicly available legislation as of July 2026.
- **Tax Rate**: 17% VAT (standard rate) applies to accommodation and tourism services. Island Enhancement Fund (IEF) levy also applies to STR income from online platforms. Income tax on rental income may apply for registered businesses.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unknown — No specific STR zoning restrictions identified in publicly available sources for Basseterre as of July 2026. General physical planning regulations apply.
- **Minimum Stay**: None identified in current legislation.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None identified in current legislation.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — No specific mandatory STR insurance requirement identified in publicly available legislation as of July 2026.
- **Platform Obligations**: No government-mandated platform remittance requirement specifically identified in official sources. Hosts are responsible for registering and remitting VAT and Island Enhancement Fund levy to the IRD. IRD guidance (December 2024) targets host-level compliance for online platform income.
- **Effective Date**: 2025-01-01 (IRD VAT/IEF enforcement for online platform STR income); tourism accommodation licensing requirements are ongoing.
- **Compliance Notes**: The IRD's December 2024 guidance is the most significant recent regulatory development for STRs in St. Kitts and Nevis, mandating VAT and IEF compliance for all online-platform rental income effective 1 January 2025. A voluntary compliance window preceded full enforcement. Foreign-owned STR properties must also comply with Alien Landholding License rules.
- **Key Notes**: St. Kitts and Nevis uses the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD); US dollars are widely accepted. The IRD's 2025 guidance represents a significant tightening of STR tax compliance obligations. Frigate Bay and Basseterre are the primary STR markets on St. Kitts.
- **Penalties**: Penalties for non-compliance with VAT and IEF obligations under the respective Acts; prior to 1 January 2025, voluntary registration allowed settlement of back taxes without penalties. Ongoing penalties apply for non-registrants after 1 January 2025.
- **Sources**: https://kpmg.com/us/en/taxnewsflash/news/2025/02/tnf-saint-kitts-nevis-vat-compliance-short-term-rentals.html, https://www.sknird.com, https://www.stkittstourism.kn
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-st-kitts-and-nevis-basseterre/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-st-kitts-and-nevis-basseterre/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-st-lucia-castries"></a>Castries, Castries
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-st-lucia-castries`
- **Location**: Castries, St. Lucia (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Short-term rental / vacation rental operators must register with and be licensed by the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) under Saint Lucia's accommodation registration framework. The Development Control Authority (DCA) issued updated Land Development Regulations in 2025 that also affect accommodation use classifications. Operators should also check with the Castries City Council for any municipal business licence requirements.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Operators must register with the Inland Revenue Department of Saint Lucia for VAT (15% standard rate) and remit the Tourism Levy to the SLTA. Tax registration is required before commencement of operations.
- **Permit Fee**: License/registration fees are set by the SLTA; specific per-unit fee schedules are not publicly itemised as of July 2026. Contact SLTA directly (stlucia.org / investstlucia.com). VAT registration threshold applies.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — No primary-residence requirement has been identified in publicly available Saint Lucia STR legislation as of July 2026.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None identified in current legislation.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — No nationally mandated per-property occupancy cap identified in publicly available legislation as of July 2026.
- **Tax Rate**: 15% VAT on accommodation services. Tourism Levy applies (a nightly per-guest levy collected by registered accommodations and remitted to the SLTA, enacted December 1 per Government of Saint Lucia announcement). Additionally, a Health and Citizen Security Levy of 2.5% was introduced in August 2023 on specific goods and services.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: The DCA's updated 2025 Land Development Regulations govern land use classifications including tourism accommodation. STR operators in Castries should verify zoning compliance with the DCA before listing.
- **Minimum Stay**: None identified in current legislation.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None identified in current legislation.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — No specific mandatory STR insurance requirement identified in publicly available legislation as of July 2026.
- **Platform Obligations**: Unknown — No identified obligation for platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.) to collect or remit taxes on behalf of hosts in Saint Lucia as of July 2026. Hosts are responsible for their own tax compliance.
- **Effective Date**: Unknown — No single consolidated STR ordinance effective date identified; accommodation registration requirements and Tourism Levy are ongoing.
- **Compliance Notes**: Saint Lucia's SLTA administers accommodation registration and the Tourism Levy. The DCA Introduced new Land Development Regulations in 2025, which may affect STR property use classifications. Hosts should verify requirements with both the SLTA and DCA. The Real Estate (Brokers and Agents) Bill 2024 is also progressing through the legislative pipeline.
- **Key Notes**: Saint Lucia uses the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD). The SLTA is the primary regulatory body for tourism accommodation registration. Updated Land Development Regulations (2025) may affect new and existing STR operators. No specific STR-only legislation has been enacted as of July 2026; STRs fall under the broader accommodation licensing regime.
- **Penalties**: Unknown — Penalties for operating without registration/license not publicly itemised in searched sources as of July 2026. Consult SLTA or legal counsel for current enforcement posture.
- **Sources**: https://www.govt.lc/news/government-to-enacts-tourism-levy-for-tourism-marketing-and-development, https://saintluciatourismlevy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/PRESS-RELEASE-THE-GOVERNMENT-OF-SAINT-LUCIA-ENACTS-TOURISM-LEVY-FOR-TOURISM-MARKETING-AND-DEVELOPMENT-FINAL.pdf, https://www.govt.lc/news/about/taxation, https://www.govt.lc/media.govt.lc/www/pressroom/news/attachments/tax-facts---calculations-new-regime-version-2024-view-.pdf
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-st-lucia-castries/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-st-lucia-castries/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-st-lucia"></a>St. Lucia, N/A
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-st-lucia`
- **Location**: St. Lucia, N/A, St. Lucia (Americas)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — St. Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) registration required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: SLTA registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Accommodation Tax 10% + VAT 12.5% = 22.5% combined
- **Zoning Restrictions**: SLTA registration mandatory; Airbnb collects taxes
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — Airbnb tax collection partner
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: SLTA registration mandatory for all STR operators. Airbnb has partner agreement for tax collection. 22.5% combined tax among highest in Caribbean.
- **Key Notes**: SLTA registration mandatory; 22.5% combined tax (accommodation + VAT); Airbnb tax collection partnership.
- **Penalties**: Fines for unregistered
- **Sources**: https://www.stlucia.org/en/slta
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.stlucia.org/en/slta](https://www.stlucia.org/en/slta)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-st-lucia/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-st-lucia/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-sweden-gothenburg"></a>Gothenburg, Sweden
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-sweden-gothenburg`
- **Location**: Gothenburg, Sweden (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No STR-specific license
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (Skatteverket)
- **Permit Fee**: None for individuals
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not required; whole-unit lets need landlord/board approval
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory cap (national baseline)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Per national rules
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Hotel-like operations require permits; co-op rules may apply
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated
- **Platform Obligations**: Per national DAC7 reporting
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Follows national baseline; no distinct municipal STR ordinance identified
- **Key Notes**: Major Swedish city-break market alongside Stockholm and Malmö
- **Penalties**: Per national rules (eviction/forced sale for unauthorized lets)
- **Sources**: https://www.boverket.se/sv/byggande/bygga-nytt-om-eller-till/andrahands--och-korttidsuthyrning/ ; investropa.com (Sweden)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.boverket.se/sv/byggande/bygga-nytt-om-eller-till/andrahands--och-korttidsuthyrning/](https://www.boverket.se/sv/byggande/bygga-nytt-om-eller-till/andrahands--och-korttidsuthyrning/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-sweden-gothenburg/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-sweden-gothenburg/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-sweden-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Sweden
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-sweden-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Sweden (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No STR-specific license for individuals
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes; declare income to Skatteverket (data-sharing with Airbnb)
- **Permit Fee**: None for individuals; small fee if registering a business (Bolagsverket)
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not required; renting whole property/sublet needs landlord or co-op board permission
- **Rental Day Cap**: No national day cap
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Tax-free up to 40,000 SEK/year; remainder taxable (owners get extra 20% deduction)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Hotel/hostel-like operation requires hotel business permissions
- **Minimum Stay**: None nationally
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No designated restricted zones
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb shares income data with Skatteverket under DAC7
- **Effective Date**: VAT threshold raised to SEK 120,000 on 1 Jan 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Rent cap: furnished sublet max ~15% above own rent; bostadsrätt/co-op board approval needed for whole-unit lets
- **Key Notes**: Unauthorized subletting risks eviction or forced sale of bostadsrätt
- **Penalties**: Eviction, forced sale; excess rent may be reclaimed by tenant
- **Sources**: https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/taxes/get-the-taxes-right/property-and-belongings/houses-property-and-plots-of-land/letting-of-houses-and-property/short-term-letting-of-dwellings-and-holiday-homes/tax-rules-for-short-term-letting-of-homes-and-holiday-homes/ ; investropa.com (Sweden); thelocal.se; Skatteverket guidance
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/taxes/get-the-taxes-right/property-and-belongings/houses-property-and-plots-of-land/letting-of-houses-and-property/short-term-letting-of-dwellings-and-holiday-homes/tax-rules-for-short-term-letting-of-homes-and-holiday-homes/](https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/taxes/get-the-taxes-right/property-and-belongings/houses-property-and-plots-of-land/letting-of-houses-and-property/short-term-letting-of-dwellings-and-holiday-homes/tax-rules-for-short-term-letting-of-homes-and-holiday-homes/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-sweden-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-sweden-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-sweden-stockholm"></a>Stockholm, Sweden
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-sweden-stockholm`
- **Location**: Stockholm, Sweden (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No STR-specific license
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (Skatteverket)
- **Permit Fee**: None for individuals
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not required, but whole-unit lets need landlord/co-op board approval
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory cap; co-op boards often impose limits (e.g. 90 days)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Per national rules
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Many central co-op associations ban or restrict STR
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: High de facto restrictions in Södermalm, Norrmalm, Östermalm, Gamla Stan
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated
- **Platform Obligations**: Per national DAC7 reporting
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Condo associations independently restrict STR; landmark case where a host was banned from letting
- **Key Notes**: ~6,800 listings; ~62% occupancy; restrictions driven by housing scarcity and noise complaints
- **Penalties**: Eviction; forced sale risk for bostadsrätt holders
- **Sources**: https://www.stockholm.se/bygga-bo-och-miljo/bo-och-hyra/hyra-ut-bostad/ ; investropa.com (Sweden); airbtics.com (Stockholm); routesnorth.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.stockholm.se/bygga-bo-och-miljo/bo-och-hyra/hyra-ut-bostad/](https://www.stockholm.se/bygga-bo-och-miljo/bo-och-hyra/hyra-ut-bostad/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-sweden-stockholm/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-sweden-stockholm/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-switzerland-geneva"></a>Geneva, Geneva
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-switzerland-geneva`
- **Location**: Geneva, Switzerland (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Reclassification to commercial use required beyond the night cap
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — tourist tax applies
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Cap applies whether owner or tenant
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 nights/year (set 2019; was 60 in 2018) in tight-market municipalities
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Tourist tax ~CHF 2–7 (≈CHF 3.75) per person/night
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Tight-housing-market municipalities impose the night cap
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (e.g. Airbnb) often collect tourist tax
- **Effective Date**: 60-day limit 2018; raised to 90 nights in 2019
- **Compliance Notes**: Hosts must inform authorities about paying guests; comply with lease conditions
- **Key Notes**: Regulated by Dept. of Land Planning, Housing and Energy
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: https://www.ge.ch/en/taxonomy/term/4389/impression ; theupperkey.com; swissinfo.ch; iamexpat.ch
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.ge.ch/en/taxonomy/term/4389/impression](https://www.ge.ch/en/taxonomy/term/4389/impression)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-switzerland-geneva/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-switzerland-geneva/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-switzerland-lucerne"></a>Lucerne, Lucerne
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-switzerland-lucerne`
- **Location**: Lucerne, Switzerland (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Likely yes (implementing a voter-approved initiative to regulate STRs)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — tourist tax applies
- **Permit Fee**: Tourist tax (Kurtaxe): CHF 1.10 per person per night from 1 January 2026 (doubled from CHF 0.50). Applies canton-wide to all overnight guests. Collected by host and remitted to municipal/cantonal authority. Airbnb collects and remits tourist tax automatically in Lucerne. Registration of non-exempt units via city online form is required (no fee amount publicly specified for registration itself).
- **Primary Residence Required**: Exemption exists: the 90-day cap and registration obligation do not apply to home-sharing in the host's main/primary residence, provided the host does not generate 'abusive profits.' For non-primary-residence investment units in residential zones, the regulation applies in full.
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 rental days/year in residential zones since Jan 2024
- **Occupancy Limit**: No specific per-property guest occupancy cap set in the Lucerne short-term rental regulation (Reglement über die Kurzzeitvermietung, effective 1 January 2025). General building and fire safety rules apply. Rules apply to non-exempt residential units (those not in tourism/agricultural zones and not home-sharing in the host's primary residence without abusive profit).
- **Tax Rate**: Tourist tax ~CHF 0.50–6.50 per person/night
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Cap applies in residential zones
- **Minimum Stay**: No statutory minimum stay set in the Lucerne STR regulation. Guest stays of 3 months or more (≥90 days per single booking) are not counted toward the 90-day annual cap. Home-sharing in primary residence is exempt from the day cap.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No explicit density or per-building quota rules in the Lucerne STR regulation. The regulation's primary tool is the 90-day annual cap per unit in residential zones, aimed at preventing conversion of residential housing to de facto tourist apartments. Rules apply to apartments converted from residential use after 2010 in residential zones.
- **Insurance Required**: Property insurance is mandatory in most Swiss cantons. Personal liability insurance is strongly recommended for STR hosts. Airbnb's Host Protection does not substitute for a host's own insurance. Cantonal building insurance (Gebäudeversicherung) is compulsory in Lucerne Canton.
- **Platform Obligations**: Canton has agreement with Airbnb to collect tourist tax
- **Effective Date**: January 2024 (90-day rule reported from 2023/2024)
- **Compliance Notes**: Lucerne's STR regulations are now in force, implementing the popular initiative approved by voters in 2023 to protect residential living space and regulate Airbnb-style rentals. The referendum deadline against the implementing rules expired unused, confirming the regulations are final. Hosts in Lucerne must comply with the new framework, though the specific requirements (caps, registration, fees) are not detailed in available snippets. Hosts should consult the city of Lucerne's official website for the full text of the regulations.
- **Key Notes**: 1. Lucerne voters approved the 'Protect living space – regulate Airbnb' initiative in 2023. 2. Implementing regulations entered into force in 2025 after the referendum deadline expired unused. 3. The rules are legally final and enforceable. 4. Full details of specific restrictions (night caps, registration requirements, fees) should be confirmed via the city of Lucerne's official sources.
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.bluewin.ch/en/news/switzerland/city-of-lucerne-to-implement-airbnb-regulation-from-li.2361897
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.stadtluzern.ch/themen/bauen-wohnen/wohnungswesen/kurzzeitvermietung](https://www.stadtluzern.ch/themen/bauen-wohnen/wohnungswesen/kurzzeitvermietung)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-switzerland-lucerne/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-switzerland-lucerne/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-02 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-02

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### <a id="intl-switzerland-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Switzerland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-switzerland-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Switzerland (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No federal license; change-of-use permit may apply above ~90 days in tight markets
- **Tax Registration Required**: Tourist tax obligations apply; VAT once revenue thresholds met
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No federal requirement (varies by canton/municipality)
- **Rental Day Cap**: No federal cap; ~90-day limits common locally
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Federal income tax; cantonal tourist tax (~CHF 0.50–7/person/night)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Cantonal/municipal; commercial use limits in tight housing markets
- **Minimum Stay**: No federal minimum
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Set at cantonal/municipal level
- **Insurance Required**: Property insurance mandatory in most cantons; liability insurance recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms may share transaction data with authorities; many collect tourist tax
- **Effective Date**: Ongoing; many locations to require registration numbers from May 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Tenant must obtain landlord consent to sublet (Code of Obligations); guest registration in most cantons
- **Key Notes**: No single 'Swiss Airbnb law'; rules vary by canton and municipality
- **Penalties**: Fines, forced delisting, landlord disputes possible
- **Sources**: https://www.gov.pl/web/ministry-of-sports-and-tourism/regulation-of-short-term-rentals---a-proposal-to-bring-order-to-the-accommodation-service-market ; hostaway.com; swissinfo.ch; thelocal.ch; propertyowner.ch
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.gov.pl/web/ministry-of-sports-and-tourism/regulation-of-short-term-rentals---a-proposal-to-bring-order-to-the-accommodation-service-market](https://www.gov.pl/web/ministry-of-sports-and-tourism/regulation-of-short-term-rentals---a-proposal-to-bring-order-to-the-accommodation-service-market)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-switzerland-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-switzerland-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-switzerland-zurich"></a>Zurich, Zurich
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-switzerland-zurich`
- **Location**: Zurich, Switzerland (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No single national/cantonal STR permit. Hosts must register guest stays with the Cantonal Zurich Police. A nationwide listing-registration-number requirement is expected to apply in many locations from May 2026.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes for tax purposes (income tax on rental earnings; VAT may become mandatory once activity/revenue grows).
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown (rule context relates to residential-zone use restrictions)
- **Rental Day Cap**: Conflicting sources. Some report a maximum of 90 rental days/year in residential zones since January 2024 (anti-misappropriation of housing) and a revised building/zoning code restricting commercial STR in residential zones since 2024; other sources state Zurich imposes no strict annual night limit and that a 90-day cap is being pushed via a planned municipal popular initiative. Verify current city ordinance.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: City/accommodation tax in Canton of Zurich: reported as CHF 3.50 per person per night for stays of 30 nights or shorter (an earlier CHF 2.50 figure also appears in sources). Income tax levied at federal, cantonal and municipal levels (progressive).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Revised building and zoning code restricts commercial short-term rentals in residential zones (since 2024); city monitors impact on housing availability.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown (no Zurich-specific minimum sourced; note Interlaken requires 5-night minimum in residential zones, not Zurich)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Measures aimed at preventing misappropriation of living space in residential zones; 90-day limit promoted as a model instrument.
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb automatically collects and remits the Canton of Zurich city tax. Platforms may be required to share transaction data with Swiss authorities on request. Registration-number display expected in many Swiss locations from May 2026.
- **Effective Date**: Counter-proposal due January 4, 2027; initiative validated March 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Citizens initiative "Wohnraum schuetzen — Airbnb und Business Apartments regulieren" (Protect Housing — Regulate Airbnb and Business Apartments) declared valid by Zurich City Council March 2026. City Council supports the initiative and is preparing a counter-proposal aligned with a pending Building and Zoning Ordinance (BZO) revision currently before the Federal Court. Counter-proposal due by January 4, 2027. Initiative aims to restrict STRs and business apartments to protect residential housing stock.
- **Key Notes**: Major regulatory shift pending. Citizens initiative validated March 2026 — Zurich moving toward formal STR restrictions via counter-proposal by January 2027. One of the most significant STR regulatory developments in Switzerland.
- **Penalties**: Operating an unlicensed/non-compliant STR in Switzerland can result in fines, mandatory closure orders, and back-payment of unpaid tourist taxes; administrative penalties for failure to report guests.
- **Sources**: Stadt Zurich official press release (stadt-zuerich.ch, March 2026); hostaway.com; propertyowner.ch; lodgecompliance.com
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-switzerland-zurich/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-switzerland-zurich/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-08

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### <a id="intl-syria-damascus"></a>Damascus, Damascus
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-syria-damascus`
- **Location**: Damascus, Syria (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Local security clearances and police/municipal registration required)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Varies (Local administrative fees for security clearance and lease registration)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (subject to security clearance duration)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits based on habitable area
- **Tax Rate**: Standard Syrian income tax on rental yields
- **Zoning Restrictions**: None (regulated primarily by security policies rather than zoning)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: No
- **Platform Obligations**: Blocked (Major international platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo are completely blocked in Syria due to sanctions)
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Major international booking platforms are blocked due to sanctions. Local short-term leasing is allowed but strictly regulated via traditional offline networks. Hosts must obtain security clearance from local security branches for any tenant, and register lease agreements with the municipality.
- **Key Notes**: International booking platforms are completely blocked; local rentals require mandatory security clearances and municipal registration.
- **Penalties**: Severe legal and security penalties for failure to register guests or obtain clearances for foreign nationals/tenants.
- **Sources**: https://www.mots.gov.sy ; Syrian Ministry of Tourism / Local Municipal Ordinances
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mots.gov.sy](https://www.mots.gov.sy)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-syria-damascus/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-syria-damascus/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-taiwan-kaohsiung"></a>Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-taiwan-kaohsiung`
- **Location**: Kaohsiung, Taiwan (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: License application fees and inspection charges governed by Kaohsiung City Government; fines for unlicensed operation range from NT$30,000–NT$1,500,000 under the Hotel Management Act. In Q1 2026 nationwide, 185 fines totalling NT$32.67 million (approx. USD 1 million) were issued across Taiwan.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not applicable for hotel/B&B license model. Residential units generally cannot be used for STR without a change of use and proper license.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No specific annual night cap; however, rentals under 30 days are legally classified as 'hotel-type business' and require a hotel or B&B license regardless of frequency.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set per license type and room count under the Hotel Management Act and B&B (民宿) regulations; B&Bs limited to 5 rooms (15 rooms in special scenic areas).
- **Tax Rate**: Business Tax (VAT): 5% for licensed accommodation businesses; Income Tax on net revenue; Land Value Tax and Building Tax as applicable. No specific 'tourist tax' currently legislated at Kaohsiung city level.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Most residential units cannot legally be used for STR. B&B (民宿) licenses are only available in rural/scenic/indigenous/outlying island zones. Urban Kaohsiung residential areas are not eligible for B&B classification. Hotel licenses require commercial zoning.
- **Minimum Stay**: Less than 30 days triggers hotel-type business classification under Taiwan's Hotel Management Act (旅館業管理規則).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no specific per-building or per-block density quota for Kaohsiung published in available sources.
- **Insurance Required**: Public liability insurance required as part of hotel/B&B licensing conditions.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must only list licensed properties. Taiwan's Tourism Administration is intensifying enforcement; Airbnb and similar platforms face pressure to delist unlicensed units. In Q1 2026, Kaohsiung had 113 identified illegal short-term rental suites.
- **Effective Date**: Hotel Management Act (旅館業管理規則) and Tourism Development Act framework: ongoing, with heightened enforcement from 2025–2026.
- **Compliance Notes**: As of April 2026, Taiwan's regulations remain highly restrictive, requiring all STR operations to hold specific licenses under the Tourism Development Act. The Tourism Administration conducted 934 hotel inspections nationwide in Q1 2026. Kaohsiung ranked third nationally for illegal STR units (113 in Q1 2026).
- **Key Notes**: Operating an unlicensed STR in Kaohsiung is illegal. Licensing as a hotel or B&B requires meeting fire safety, building code, and zoning requirements. The Taiwan Tourism Administration has launched systematic crackdowns in early 2026 due to a surge in unlicensed properties amid rising tourism.
- **Penalties**: Fines of NT$30,000–NT$1,500,000 for unlicensed hotel operations under the Tourism Development Act. Properties can be ordered to cease operations. Repeat offenders face escalating fines and potential criminal referral.
- **Sources**: https://euroview.ecct.com.tw/category-inside.php?id=2874, https://www.urhouse.com.tw/en/post/122-is-airbnb-legal-in-taiwan-2025, https://law.moj.gov.tw/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=K0110004
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-taiwan-kaohsiung/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-taiwan-kaohsiung/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-taiwan-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Taiwan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-taiwan-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Taiwan (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — hotel or 'minsu' (民宿/B&B) license required; unlicensed home sharing prohibited
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — corporate/commercial registration required before operation
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes — minsu must be part of a family's home/self-used residence run as a family sideline
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Generally max 5 guest rooms (up to 15 for special tourism features); total floor area under 150 sqm
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Highly restrictive; local county/city governments designate limited permitted areas for minsu
- **Minimum Stay**: Stays of 30 days or longer fall under Rental Housing Market Development and Regulation Act
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended; consult insurer (Airbnb provides basic host coverage)
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosts bear compliance responsibility; advertising unlicensed lodging is itself an offense
- **Effective Date**: Regulations for Management of Home Stay Facilities issued December 2001; Article 55 amended January 2017
- **Compliance Notes**: Governed by Act for the Development of Tourism and Regulations for the Management of Home Stay Facilities
- **Key Notes**: Minsu legal framework central; unlicensed apartment/whole-home STRs broadly prohibited
- **Penalties**: Unlicensed operation up to NT$100,000–NT$500,000; advertising fines NT$30,000–NT$300,000; B&B failure to register NT$60,000–NT$300,000; utilities may be cut off
- **Sources**: https://taiwanstay.net.tw ; airbnb.com/help/article/3243; roc-taiwan.org; taipeitimes.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://taiwanstay.net.tw](https://taiwanstay.net.tw)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-taiwan-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-taiwan-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-taiwan-taipei"></a>Taipei, Taiwan
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-taiwan-taipei`
- **Location**: Taipei, Taiwan (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — hotel or minsu license; minsu generally not permitted in dense urban core
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Minsu (民宿) operators must register under the Act for the Development of Tourism with the local government tourism authority. Specific application fee amounts for Taipei registration were not confirmed in official English-language sources. Commercial hotel/accommodation licence fees apply for larger operators.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Yes (for minsu)
- **Rental Day Cap**: No specific annual rental day cap confirmed for Taipei or Taiwan nationally. However, short-term rentals (under 30 days) are prohibited in certain residential-zoned neighbourhoods in Taipei under local zoning rules.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Minsu (homestay) operators under the Act for the Development of Tourism are limited to a maximum of 5 guest rooms and 15 guests under national minsu rules. Larger operations require hotel licensing.
- **Tax Rate**: Short-term rental income is subject to Taiwan Individual Income Tax (progressive rates: 5%, 12%, 20%, 30%, 40% depending on net taxable income bracket; 2024 rates). Non-residents pay a flat 20% withholding tax on Taiwan-source rental income. VAT may apply if annual rental revenue exceeds the VAT registration threshold. No separate tourist accommodation tax (beyond income tax) confirmed for Taipei specifically.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Urban location severely limits minsu eligibility; whole-apartment STRs largely unlicensable
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum stay requirement for STRs in Taiwan. In certain Taipei residential zones, rentals under 30 days may be prohibited, effectively creating a de facto 30-day minimum in those areas.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No specific national STR density rules identified. Taipei municipal zoning regulations prohibit STRs in certain residential zones; in designated areas (e.g., some residential neighbourhoods), the effective density of legal STR operations is restricted by the zone prohibition itself.
- **Insurance Required**: Minsu operators are required to carry public liability insurance as part of the minsu registration requirements under the Act for the Development of Tourism. The specific minimum coverage amount is set by the Tourism Bureau/Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
- **Platform Obligations**: City ordered Airbnb to remove ~95% of ~4,200 short-term listings (Dec 2015)
- **Effective Date**: The Act for the Development of Tourism (governing minsu/STRs) has been in force and amended over successive years; most recent substantive amendments were in 2023–2024. The rental expense deduction amendment under the Income Tax Act took effect from the 2024 tax year (effective 1 January 2024).
- **Compliance Notes**: Among highest enforcement nationwide for illegal accommodations
- **Key Notes**: Active short-term rentals roughly 12% of hotel-room supply; most listings deemed illegal
- **Penalties**: Fines under Act for the Development of Tourism; Taipei among top cities for illegal-accommodation fines
- **Sources**: https://admin.taiwan.net.tw/BusinessInfo/LoginBusiness?a=2 ; international.thenewslens.com/article/110475; taipeitimes.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://admin.taiwan.net.tw/BusinessInfo/LoginBusiness?a=2](https://admin.taiwan.net.tw/BusinessInfo/LoginBusiness?a=2)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-taiwan-taipei/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-taiwan-taipei/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-tanzania-zanzibar"></a>Zanzibar, Zanzibar
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-tanzania-zanzibar`
- **Location**: Zanzibar, Tanzania (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — all private residences offering tourist accommodation must register and obtain a tourist accommodation license from the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism (ZCT). Hosts also need company/business registration (ZBPRA/BRELA) and a TIN where operating commercially.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — tax registration with the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) for a TIN and applicable Zanzibar/Union taxes (VAT, hotel/tourism levy).
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee TSH 150,000 for Mjini Magharibi (Zanzibar Urban West) Region and TSH 250,000 for other regions (per 2024 regulations). Industry trackers cite broader annual ZCT tourist accommodation license fees ranging roughly TZS 500,000–2,000,000 (~$200–$800) depending on property size/type; verify directly with ZCT.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — no formal residency requirement; secondary homes and investment properties may legally operate as STRs, and entire-home listings are common in beach markets.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None — no published annual night cap; market data shows many hosts operating 271–365 nights/year.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: VAT 18% on platform service fees (collected/remitted by platforms such as Airbnb/Booking.com); a 2% Digital Service Tax applies to non-resident platforms. A specific Hotel/Tourism Levy also applies to accommodation. Exact host income tax rates: Unknown.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Generally lenient at the city level, but zoning rules may apply to some areas; Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with heritage/cultural protections affecting restoration and use.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no published minimum-stay requirement.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No published per-host property cap; however, there may be limits on the number of licenses a single host can hold, and running multiple units triggers formal business/accommodation licensing expectations.
- **Insurance Required**: No — no nationwide mandate for STR liability insurance, though it is strongly recommended.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo) are required to collect and remit 18% VAT on their service fees to TRA and are subject to the 2% Digital Service Tax; they are not directly responsible for individual listing compliance and are not currently required to share host/guest data with authorities.
- **Effective Date**: Non-hotel/private-residence registration regulations announced by the Zanzibar Minister of Tourism and Antiquities on 2024-07-04.
- **Compliance Notes**: Process: visit local municipal office/ZCT, submit documents (proof of ownership or landlord consent letter; business license if commercial), pay fees, and pass a ZCT inspection for safety/quality standards. ZCT conducts regular inspections.
- **Key Notes**: Regulations announced in July 2024 require all private residences used for tourist lodging—applying to both locals and diaspora—to register and license with ZCT; intended to ensure tourist safety and quality standards. Market remains operator-friendly with low observed registration compliance.
- **Penalties**: Fines, license revocation, or closure of the property for non-compliance; licenses can be revoked if obtained fraudulently, used for prohibited activities, or if terms are violated.
- **Sources**: https://www.zct.go.tz ; Zanzibar Commission for Tourism (zct.co.tz / zanzibartourism.go.tz); zanzibarluxproperties.com and ATTA (atta.travel) reporting on the July 2024 private-accommodation regulations; lodgecompliance.com (Tanzania STR guide); theafricanvestor.com (2026 market/legal analysis); AirROI (2026 data); gerpatsolutions.co.tz / rive.co.tz (licensing process).
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.zct.go.tz](https://www.zct.go.tz)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-tanzania-zanzibar/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-tanzania-zanzibar/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-thailand-bangkok"></a>Bangkok, Bangkok
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-thailand-bangkok`
- **Location**: Bangkok, Thailand (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — hotel license for stays under 30 days
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (income tax; VAT if applicable)
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (under 30 days requires hotel license)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Per national rules
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Condos restricted to residential use; many buildings ban under-30-day rentals via juristic-person rules
- **Minimum Stay**: 30 days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Authorities monitoring unlicensed listings
- **Effective Date**: Hotel Act 2004 (national baseline)
- **Compliance Notes**: TM30 foreign-guest reporting required; condo bylaws frequently prohibit STR
- **Key Notes**: Follows national Hotel Act; condo juristic persons actively monitor and prohibit Airbnb activity
- **Penalties**: Fines up to THB 20,000; imprisonment up to 1 year
- **Sources**: https://www.dopa.go.th/main/web_index ; relifeproperties.com; rumavi.com; thailawonline.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.dopa.go.th/main/web_index](https://www.dopa.go.th/main/web_index)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-thailand-bangkok/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-thailand-bangkok/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-thailand-chiangmai"></a>Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-thailand-chiangmai`
- **Location**: Chiang Mai, Thailand (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Mandatory district registration / Hotel License)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Free for small host registration; hotel license fees vary by size
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (if licensed or registered under the small host exemption)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Maximum 20 guests overall under the small host exemption
- **Tax Rate**: Standard Thai personal income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (Prohibited in residential condominiums under standard building bylaws)
- **Minimum Stay**: 30 days for unregistered apartments; daily rental legal only with license/exemption
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (exemption capped at maximum 4 rooms per property)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Must collect guest passport details and submit TM30 reports to immigration within 24 hours
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Daily rentals under 30 days are illegal under the Hotel Act unless the host has a hotel license or a registered small host exemption (up to 4 rooms/20 guests).
- **Key Notes**: 30-day minimum stay for unregistered flats + small host exemption limits.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to 10,000 THB + 10,000 THB per day of ongoing violation under the Hotel Act.
- **Sources**: https://www.tourism.go.th/en ; Thai Hotel Act B.E. 2547 / Chiang Mai District Office
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourism.go.th/en](https://www.tourism.go.th/en)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-thailand-chiangmai/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-thailand-chiangmai/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-thailand-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Thailand
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-thailand-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Thailand (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes - a hotel licence is required where accommodation is let for less than one month
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (income tax; VAT if applicable)
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (but stays under 30 days require hotel license)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Non-hotel exemption: up to ~8 rooms / 30 guests
- **Tax Rate**: Land and Buildings Tax, with ceilings of 0.3% for residential use and 1.2% for commercial or vacant use; progressive personal income tax; 5% withholding where a juristic person pays the rent; 15% on rent remitted to a non-resident
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Condo units largely barred from commercial/short-term use under Condominium Act
- **Minimum Stay**: One month, commonly described as 30 days - accommodation provided for less than a monthly service charge is hotel business
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Unclear; government coordinating to block unauthorized listings
- **Effective Date**: 2004 (Hotel Act B.E. 2547); non-hotel exemption thresholds gazetted 30 August 2023, effective 29 October 2023
- **Compliance Notes**: TM30 foreign-guest reporting required within 24 hours
- **Key Notes**: 1. Letting for less than one month is hotel business under the Hotel Act B.E. 2547. 2. Condominium units are generally excluded from the non-hotel exemption. 3. A draft Accommodation Act to replace the Hotel Act is still being prepared by the Council of State and has not been enacted.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to THB 20,000 plus THB 10,000/day; up to 1 year imprisonment
- **Sources**: rumavi.com; thailand-business-news.com; thethailandadvisor.com (citing Hotel Act B.E. 2547)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.planmalaysia.gov.my](https://www.planmalaysia.gov.my)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-thailand-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-thailand-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-27 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-27

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### <a id="intl-thailand-pattaya"></a>Pattaya, Chonburi
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-thailand-pattaya`
- **Location**: Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes for stays under 30 days — a hotel license under the Hotel Act B.E. 2547 (2004) is required to legally rent for fewer than 30 nights. Exemption: 'non-hotel accommodation' with no more than 8 rooms and no more than 30 guests is exempt from a full hotel license but must still register with the local district office. Condominium units generally do not qualify for the exemption and cannot legally be rented daily/weekly.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — rental income must be declared to the Thai Revenue Department; foreign self-managing owners typically need a Thai company and work permit. TM30 immigration registration is also mandatory.
- **Permit Fee**: Hotel license application fees are calculated by the local District/Provincial Office based on total hotel area (case-by-case). Non-hotel registration is a simpler/cheaper district-office process. Specific amounts: Unknown.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No annual cap, but the regulatory line is the 30-day stay threshold: rentals under 30 consecutive days fall under the Hotel Act; 30+ day rentals are exempt and legal without a hotel license.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Non-hotel exemption capped at 30 guests (and 8 rooms) per premise; exceeding requires a full hotel license.
- **Tax Rate**: Unknown for specific rates. Rental income is subject to Thai personal/corporate income tax and withholding rules; tax evasion carries Revenue Department surcharges of 50–200% of unpaid tax plus 1.5% monthly interest.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Owners must verify that the property's location/zoning permits short-term rentals; condominium by-laws frequently prohibit short stays regardless of national law.
- **Minimum Stay**: Effectively 30 nights for license-free operation — to operate without a hotel license, rentals of 30+ consecutive days are the safe compliant route.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: The 8-room / 30-guest non-hotel threshold cannot be circumvented by splitting a building into smaller units; the law covers that loophole. Condo buildings are not treated as a single qualifying 'premise.'
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Same legal rules apply to all platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Agoda); platforms operate legally but listing on them does not exempt a host from the Hotel Act. No specific platform data-sharing mandate cited.
- **Effective Date**: Hotel Act B.E. 2547 (2004); current non-hotel exemption thresholds (8 rooms/30 guests) effective 2023-10-29 (Ministerial Regulation No. 2 B.E. 2566), with non-hotel registration valid 5 years.
- **Compliance Notes**: Hosts must report foreign guest details to Thai Immigration within 24 hours of arrival via TM30 (online portal/app, in person, or registered mail); failure risks THB 800–2,000 per unreported guest and can block guests' 90-day reporting/visa extensions. Self-managing owners working on-site require a work permit and a Thai limited company.
- **Key Notes**: Pattaya is one of Thailand's most actively policed markets. Enforcement intensified through 2025–2026 with multi-agency (DOPA, police, immigration) raids; the Interior Ministry directed local administration in Pattaya to aggressively pursue legal action against foreign-owned condos offering daily rentals. A draft 'Accommodation Act' that could create a legal pathway for condo STRs was under Council of State consultation but, as of early 2026, had not been enacted in the Royal Gazette.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a required hotel license breaches the Hotel Act: fines around THB 20,000 plus THB 10,000/day of continued violation and up to 1 year imprisonment. Some sources cite landlord fines up to THB 100,000 and/or imprisonment. Tax penalties are separate (50–200% surcharge + 1.5% monthly interest).
- **Sources**: https://www.dopa.go.th ; Hotel Act B.E. 2547 and Ministerial Regulation No. 2 B.E. 2566 (2023) as analyzed by Tilleke & Gibbins, PKF Thailand, Bangkok Global Law, FRANK Legal & Tax; Formichella & Sritawat / Lexology (2026 enforcement analysis); rumavi.com (2026 STR guide); thethailandadvisor.com; pattayaprestigeproperties.com; airbtics.com (market data).
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.dopa.go.th](https://www.dopa.go.th)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-thailand-pattaya/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-thailand-pattaya/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-thailand-phuket"></a>Phuket, Phuket
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-thailand-phuket`
- **Location**: Phuket, Thailand (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — hotel license for stays under 30 days
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (income tax; VAT if applicable)
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (under 30 days requires hotel license)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Per national rules
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Condos restricted to residential use; daily rentals not permitted without hotel license
- **Minimum Stay**: 30 days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Under government scrutiny
- **Effective Date**: Hotel Act 2004; formal Land Office warning issued (recent)
- **Compliance Notes**: TM30 foreign-guest reporting required
- **Key Notes**: Phuket Land Office formally warned developers, landlords and condo managers that daily rentals violate the Hotel Act
- **Penalties**: Fines up to THB 20,000; imprisonment up to 1 year
- **Sources**: https://www.dopa.go.th/main/web_index ; jftb-real-estate-phuket.com; rumavi.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.dopa.go.th/main/web_index](https://www.dopa.go.th/main/web_index)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-thailand-phuket/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-thailand-phuket/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-trinidad-portofspain"></a>Port of Spain, Port of Spain
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-trinidad-portofspain`
- **Location**: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (Central America & Caribbean)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No — Voluntary certification only
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Subject to standard personal or corporate income taxes; no specific transient occupancy tax on Airbnb platform sales
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in residential areas; verify gated community/HOA bylaws
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: No mandatory municipal STR license exists. Hosts are encouraged to seek voluntary certification under the Trinidad and Tobago Tourism Industry Certification (TTTIC) program.
- **Key Notes**: No specific STR registration is required; standard tax reporting applies.
- **Penalties**: None specific to STR; general tax non-compliance penalties apply
- **Sources**: Trinidad and Tobago Tourism Industry Certification (TTTIC) Guidelines 2025
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-trinidad-portofspain/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-trinidad-portofspain/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-tunisia-djerba-houmt-souk-midoun"></a>Djerba (Houmt Souk & Midoun), Tunisia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-tunisia-djerba-houmt-souk-midoun`
- **Location**: Djerba (Houmt Souk & Midoun), Tunisia (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Partial — national baseline; classified accommodation needs ONTT approval
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — income declaration required
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: ~90 days for tourists (national Law 68-7)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax plus local tourist tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Strict classified tourist zones reserved for hotel establishments; STR outside these
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended (not clear statutory mandate)
- **Platform Obligations**: Per national rules; reporting reform planned for 2026
- **Effective Date**: Existing national laws; 2026 reform pending
- **Compliance Notes**: Foreign-guest reporting to police/National Guard within 48h
- **Key Notes**: Identified as a priority compliance zone under the proposed 2026 reform
- **Penalties**: Per proposed national reform (fines, rental ban for repeat breaches)
- **Sources**: https://www.tourisme.gov.tn ; maitre-haifaguedhami.me (priority zones list)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourisme.gov.tn](https://www.tourisme.gov.tn)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-tunisia-djerba-houmt-souk-midoun/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-tunisia-djerba-houmt-souk-midoun/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-tunisia-hammamet-yasmine-hammamet"></a>Hammamet & Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-tunisia-hammamet-yasmine-hammamet`
- **Location**: Hammamet & Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Partial — national baseline; classified accommodation needs ONTT approval
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — income declaration required
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: ~90 days for tourists (national Law 68-7)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Income tax plus local tourist tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Co-ownership rules in Hammamet frequently bar commercial/STR use; strict hotel tourist zones excluded
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended (not clear statutory mandate)
- **Platform Obligations**: Per national rules; reporting reform planned for 2026
- **Effective Date**: Existing national laws; 2026 reform pending
- **Compliance Notes**: Existing co-ownership regulations will not allow STR without formal amendment; 48h foreign-guest reporting
- **Key Notes**: Coastal resort hub flagged as priority compliance zone in proposed 2026 reform
- **Penalties**: Per proposed national reform
- **Sources**: https://www.ontt.nat.tn ; maitre-haifaguedhami.me (priority zones & copropriété rules)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.ontt.nat.tn](https://www.ontt.nat.tn)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-tunisia-hammamet-yasmine-hammamet/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-tunisia-hammamet-yasmine-hammamet/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-tunisia-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Tunisia
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-tunisia-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Tunisia (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Partial — no dedicated STR law yet; classified guesthouses/chambres d'hôtes need ONTT approval; informal STR widely operates
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — rental income is taxable and must be declared (DGI)
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Max ~3 consecutive months (90 days) for tourists under Law 68-7 of 8 March 1968
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Progressive income tax (treated as property income); possible VAT above thresholds; local tourist tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STR generally allowed outside strict classified hotel/tourist zones; co-ownership rules often bar commercial use
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended — standard home policies often exclude STR; extension needed (not a clear statutory mandate)
- **Platform Obligations**: Limited currently; mandatory automatic income reporting (DAC7-style) planned under proposed 2026 reform
- **Effective Date**: Existing laws (Law 68-7/1968; ONTT chambres d'hôtes 2014); proposed registration reform for 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Host must report foreign guests to police/National Guard within 48h (Law 68-7); guesthouse classification regulated by ONTT (rules in force since July 2014)
- **Key Notes**: No ALUR-equivalent specific STR law as of 2026; reform would require a unique ONTT registration number on all listings
- **Penalties**: Proposed reform: fine for missing registration number; heavier fine for false declaration; rental ban on serious/repeat breach; joint liability for non-compliant platforms
- **Sources**: https://www.tourisme.gov.tn ; maitre-haifaguedhami.me; tunisiapromo.com; eldorado-immobilier.com; routard.com (ONTT/Edhiafa)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourisme.gov.tn](https://www.tourisme.gov.tn)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-tunisia-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-tunisia-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-tunisia-tunis"></a>Tunis, Tunis
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-tunisia-tunis`
- **Location**: Tunis, Tunisia (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — short-term rentals, particularly in tourist-heavy areas, must adhere to local regulations and often require host permits to ensure compliance with safety and zoning laws (per Tunisian tenancy and accommodation law). Formal classified tourist accommodation must obtain classification/approval from the Office National du Tourisme Tunisien (ONTT). Unofficial/unclassified STR operators may face informal compliance expectations. Specific STR-only licensing law details require direct verification with ONTT and Tunis municipality.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Hosts may be required to register their STR with local authorities. VAT (TVA) registration required for commercial operators. Tourism revenue subject to a 2% turnover tax on tourism and accommodation activities (per Finance Law 2024). Tourist tax (taxe de séjour) must be collected from guests.
- **Permit Fee**: No specific STR license fee publicly confirmed. General business registration fees apply. ONTT classification fees vary by property tier.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — no specific primary-residence-only STR restriction identified at national level.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — no national annual night cap identified.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no specific STR occupancy cap identified. Building and fire codes apply.
- **Tax Rate**: VAT (TVA): 19% standard rate (reduced rates of 7% and 13% apply to certain categories). Tourism turnover tax: 2% of gross tourism/accommodation turnover (Finance Law 2024, extended to tourist accommodations). Tourist tax (taxe de séjour, effective 01 Nov 2024): TND 4/person/night (2-star), TND 8/person/night (3-star), TND 12/person/night (4–5-star) — capped at 10 consecutive nights; children under 12 exempt. Local Authority Tax (LAT): 0.2% of total turnover.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unknown at Tunis municipal level. General urban planning rules apply. Tourist zones managed by ONTT may have specific accommodation zoning requirements.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no statutory minimum stay requirement identified for STR.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no enacted STR density rules identified.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — no mandatory STR-specific insurance law identified.
- **Platform Obligations**: No platform-specific mandatory compliance framework enacted. Airbnb, Vrbo, and similar platforms operate. No government data-sharing or tax-collection agreement between platforms and the Tunisian government has been publicly confirmed as of mid-2026.
- **Effective Date**: Tourist tax increase: 01 November 2024. 2% tourism turnover tax on accommodations: Finance Law 2024.
- **Compliance Notes**: Tunisia's STR market is active with ~1,776 listings in Tunis city as of late 2025. The market shows low formal STR-specific regulation, but general accommodation laws, tax obligations, and the 2024 Finance Law measures apply. The tourist tax (taxe de séjour) was increased and universalised as of 01 November 2024. The 2% tourism turnover tax was extended to tourist accommodations under the Finance Law 2024. Hosts should verify requirements with ONTT (tourisme.gov.tn) and the Tunis Municipality.
- **Key Notes**: Tunisia's tourist tax was significantly reformed from November 2024, replacing the prior hotel tax system with a unified per-night/per-person fee. STR operators not classified under ONTT may fall in a regulatory grey zone. ~99% of Tunis Airbnb guests are international, with French visitors being the largest group. Strong seasonality (May–April peak). Operators should verify current STR licensing directly with ONTT and Tunis Municipality.
- **Penalties**: Failure to collect and remit tourist tax: penalties under Tunisian fiscal law. VAT non-compliance: fines and interest. Specific STR operating-without-permit penalties: Unknown — verify with ONTT.
- **Sources**: https://www.tourisme.gov.tn/, https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/tunisia/corporate/other-taxes, https://www.lloydsbanktrade.com/en/market-potential/tunisia/taxes
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-tunisia-tunis/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-tunisia-tunis/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-turkey-antalya-alanya"></a>Antalya / Alanya, Antalya Province
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-turkey-antalya-alanya`
- **Location**: Antalya / Alanya, Antalya Province, Turkey (Middle East)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — national Tourism Residence Permit required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: National plaque fee (5,000 TL, 2024)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 100-day per-contract limit (national)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Progressive income tax; VAT for commercial operators
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unanimous building consent; many coastal complexes with foreign owners
- **Minimum Stay**: Up to 100 days defines short-term
- **Density Rules / Caps**: National 25%-per-building cap applies
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: National platform permit-verification rules apply
- **Effective Date**: 2024-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Popular Mediterranean coastal STR hub; foreign owners must obtain permit via Ministry of Culture and Tourism/e-Government
- **Key Notes**: No distinct municipal STR rules beyond national framework; applied per Law No. 7464
- **Penalties**: Same national fines (100,000 TL up to 1,000,000 TL)
- **Sources**: https://restproperty.com/article-en/short-term-rental-regulations/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-turkey-antalya-alanya/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-turkey-antalya-alanya/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-turkey-istanbul"></a>Istanbul, Istanbul Province
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-turkey-istanbul`
- **Location**: Istanbul, Istanbul Province, Turkey (Middle East)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — same national Tourism Residence Permit applies
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: National plaque fee (5,000 TL, 2024)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 100-day per-contract limit (national)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Progressive income tax; VAT for commercial operators
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unanimous building consent especially burdensome for multi-owner metropolitan apartments; luxury 'residences' exempt
- **Minimum Stay**: Up to 100 days defines short-term
- **Density Rules / Caps**: National 25%-per-building cap applies
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: National platform permit-verification rules apply
- **Effective Date**: 2024-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Unanimous-consent requirement most challenging in high-rise/multi-unit metropolitan buildings; secondary regulation eased process for luxury residences
- **Key Notes**: Follows national Law No. 7464; no distinct Istanbul-specific STR ordinance, but enforcement and consent challenges are acute in dense urban buildings
- **Penalties**: Same national fines (100,000 TL up to 1,000,000 TL)
- **Sources**: https://www.asylegal.com/short-term-rentals-airbnb-listings-luxury-residences/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-turkey-istanbul/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-turkey-istanbul/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-turkey-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Turkey
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-turkey-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Turkey (Middle East)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Tourism Residence Permit (Turizm Amaçlı Konut İzin Belgesi) for stays under 100 days
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — income tax registration; VAT/business license for larger operators
- **Permit Fee**: Plaque fee set at 5,000 TL (2024)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Per-contract limit of 100 days; stays of 100+ days exempt from STR law
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Progressive income tax; VAT applies to commercial operators
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unanimous consent of all condominium owners in building required; rooms cannot be let short-term
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum; short-term defined as up to 100 days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Max 25% of independent units per owner in one building; over 5 units requires business license
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must verify permit numbers with government; from 1 April 2026 hosts must input permit data per listing on Airbnb
- **Effective Date**: 2024-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Ministry-issued plaque must be displayed at entrance; guest identity reporting (Kimlik Bildirim) required; bi-yearly inspections
- **Key Notes**: Governed by Law No. 7464 and the Regulation on Renting Residences for Tourism Purposes; high-standard 'residences' with hotel-like services exempt from unanimous-consent rule
- **Penalties**: 100,000 TL first offense; up to 500,000 TL for continued unlicensed activity; up to 1,000,000 TL for repeat; advertising unlicensed property 100,000–500,000 TL
- **Sources**: https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/2455; https://ceelegalmatters.com/magazine-articles/9730-issue-11-2/26383-turkiye-the-airbnb-law-new-regulation-on-short-term-leases-in-turkey
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-turkey-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-turkey-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-turks-and-caicos-islands-providenciales"></a>Providenciales, Providenciales
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-turks-and-caicos-islands-providenciales`
- **Location**: Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Tourism Accommodation License required from the Department of Tourism Regulations (DTR) under the Tourism Regulation and Licensing Ordinance 2023 (TRLO 2023), in effect 27 November 2023. A separate Business License from the Revenue Department is also required. Properties must pass inspections by three government bodies: the DTR, the TCI Fire and Rescue Service, and the Environmental Health / Public Health Department before a license is granted.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — Operators must register with the Revenue Department (Inland Revenue) under the Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Taxation Ordinance (HRTT). Registration must be completed 30 days before commencement of operations.
- **Permit Fee**: License fees set by the Department of Tourism Regulations (specific per-unit fee schedule not publicly itemised on official pages as of July 2026; contact DTR directly at gov.tc/tourismregulations). Separate Business License fee applicable. Penalties for non-compliance can reach USD $50,000.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — No primary-residence requirement. Non-resident property owners may operate STRs subject to licensing obligations.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None established — No annual rental-day cap under the TRLO 2023. Proposed STR zoning designations (under active examination as of April 2026) could introduce caps in future, but have not yet been enacted.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — No nationally mandated per-property occupancy cap specified in the TRLO 2023 publicly available text; individual license conditions may apply.
- **Tax Rate**: 12% Hotel & Tourism Accommodation Tax (HTT) under the Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Taxation Ordinance, levied on accommodation services. No income tax, VAT, property tax, or capital gains tax in TCI.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No draft STR zoning ordinance enacted as of April 2026. Designated STR zones are under active government examination but not yet legislated. STRs currently permitted territory-wide subject to licensing.
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified in the TRLO 2023.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None currently enacted. Zoning density rules under government review but not yet in force as of July 2026.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated by name in the TRLO 2023, but fire safety equipment maintenance contracts with a licensed company are required as a pre-inspection condition.
- **Platform Obligations**: No official platform remittance obligation identified by TCI government as of 2026. Hosts responsible for collecting and remitting HTT directly to the Revenue Department.
- **Effective Date**: 2023-11-27
- **Compliance Notes**: The TRLO 2023 replaced the 1978 Tourist Accommodation (Licensing) Ordinance. Existing operators had a grace period to apply by 27 May 2024. As of 2025, approximately 90% of ~1,300 identified STR properties are now licensed. Active enforcement campaign launched July 2025; inspections continuing through 2026.
- **Key Notes**: TCI has no general income tax, VAT, or property tax. The 12% HTT on accommodation is the primary rental-related tax. The luxury, high-density vacation-rental market on Providenciales is the engine of TCI tourism (~70% of GDP). Licensing is the primary compliance hurdle.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to USD $50,000 for operating without a license or in breach of license conditions; license revocation possible; ongoing legal action for unlicensed operators.
- **Sources**: https://gov.tc/tourismregulations/, https://gov.tc/tourismregulations/ordinance, https://www.gov.tc/revenue/htt, https://turksandcaicostourism.com/accommodation-licensing/, https://turksandcaicostourism.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/13-of-2023-Tourism-Regulation-and-Licensing-Ordinance-2023-003.pdf, https://gov.tc/revenue/streams, https://www.visittci.com/life-and-business/investing/taxes
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-turks-and-caicos-islands-providenciales/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-turks-and-caicos-islands-providenciales/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-turks-caicos"></a>Turks and Caicos, Providenciales
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-turks-caicos`
- **Location**: Turks and Caicos, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Americas)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Turks and Caicos Tourist Board license required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Tourist Board license fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Accommodation Tax 12%; platforms collect and remit
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Tourist Board mandatory licensing
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — platforms collect accommodation tax
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Mandatory Tourist Board licensing. 12% accommodation tax collected by platforms. Grace Bay (Providenciales) is the main market. British Overseas Territory.
- **Key Notes**: Tourist Board license mandatory; 12% accommodation tax collected by platforms; Grace Bay main market.
- **Penalties**: Fines + license revocation
- **Sources**: https://www.turksandcaicostourism.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.turksandcaicostourism.com](https://www.turksandcaicostourism.com)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-turks-caicos/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-turks-caicos/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-uganda-kampala"></a>Kampala, Kampala
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-uganda-kampala`
- **Location**: Kampala, Uganda (Africa)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (No specific municipal short-term rental license exists)
- **Tax Registration Required**: No (unless operating as a formal commercial business)
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits
- **Tax Rate**: Subject to standard rental income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: No
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: The short-term rental market is largely unregulated with no night caps or licensing. General tax laws and business registration apply. Many professional hosts cater to expats and corporate clients, occasionally implementing 30-day minimum lease structures for consistency.
- **Key Notes**: Unregulated market. No specific municipal permits or caps; standard rental taxes apply.
- **Penalties**: None specific to STR; standard tax evasion penalties apply if rental yields are undeclared.
- **Sources**: Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) / Uganda Revenue Authority
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-uganda-kampala/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-uganda-kampala/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-united-arab-emirates-abu-dhabi"></a>Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-united-arab-emirates-abu-dhabi`
- **Location**: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Middle East)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — DCT Abu Dhabi holiday home license per unit
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (6% tourism fee; VAT may apply)
- **Permit Fee**: License renewal ~AED 900
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Max 3 persons per room
- **Tax Rate**: 6% tourism fee plus 5% VAT
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unit must be independent; cannot be subdivided; shared rooms/beds prohibited
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Individuals may license up to 8 properties; more requires a company
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — proof of insurance required
- **Platform Obligations**: Valid license required before listing (effective 1 Jan 2026); platforms must remove unlicensed listings within 30 days
- **Effective Date**: 2026-01-01 (Circular 8/2025 enforcement)
- **Compliance Notes**: Circular No. 8/2025 reinforces requirements; monthly reporting and 6% fee remittance to DCT
- **Key Notes**: Farmhouse/agri-tourism now licensable (6-month grace); self-inspection issues permits in under 6 hours
- **Penalties**: Fines up to AED 100,000 and possible property closure
- **Sources**: https://www.dct.gov.ae/en/services/holiday-homes.aspx ; gulftoday.ae; buzzzing.ae; bayut.com; bnbcalc.com; hostaway.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.dct.gov.ae/en/services/holiday-homes.aspx](https://www.dct.gov.ae/en/services/holiday-homes.aspx)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-arab-emirates-abu-dhabi/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-arab-emirates-abu-dhabi/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-united-arab-emirates-dubai"></a>Dubai, Dubai
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-united-arab-emirates-dubai`
- **Location**: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Middle East)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — DET (formerly DTCM) holiday home permit per unit
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (Tourism Dirham, 7% municipality fee, VAT)
- **Permit Fee**: ~AED 1,520 per unit/year; operators also need DED trade license (~AED 10,000–15,000)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 7% municipality fee plus Tourism Dirham and 5% VAT
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Building must permit holiday homes; developer/building NOC required
- **Minimum Stay**: Reported 7-day minimum booking under DTCM rules (exceptions for corporate)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Individuals may license up to 8 properties
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — DET requires adequate insurance (contents AED 100,000+ recommended)
- **Platform Obligations**: Airbnb/Booking.com auto-delist listings without valid permit numbers
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Same-day guest check-in/out reporting via Holiday Home (HH) 2.0 system; ID upload required
- **Key Notes**: Exempt from Ejari registration; self-classify Standard or Deluxe
- **Penalties**: First offence ~AED 5,000 + listing removal; escalates to AED 10,000–100,000 and permit ban
- **Sources**: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/tourism-business/holiday-homes ; hostaway.com; realestateclubdubai.com; redhorizondxb.com; chekin.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.visitdubai.com/en/tourism-business/holiday-homes](https://www.visitdubai.com/en/tourism-business/holiday-homes)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-arab-emirates-dubai/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-arab-emirates-dubai/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-united-arab-emirates-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, United Arab Emirates
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-united-arab-emirates-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, United Arab Emirates (Middle East)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — holiday home permit, issued per emirate
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes (Tourism Dirham/tourism fee; 5% VAT applies)
- **Permit Fee**: Varies by emirate and unit size
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 5% VAT plus emirate tourism fees
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Building/developer approval (NOC) often required
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended/required depending on emirate
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must verify/display valid permit numbers
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Permit mandatory across all emirates; each emirate runs its own licensing authority
- **Key Notes**: STRs classified as 'holiday homes'; regulation devolved to individual emirates
- **Penalties**: Fines, listing removal, blacklisting (varies by emirate)
- **Sources**: https://www.tourism.gov.sa/en/services/licenses/private-tourism-hospitality-facilities ; keyone.com; 1newhomes.ae
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.tourism.gov.sa/en/services/licenses/private-tourism-hospitality-facilities](https://www.tourism.gov.sa/en/services/licenses/private-tourism-hospitality-facilities)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-arab-emirates-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-arab-emirates-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-uae-ras-al-khaimah"></a>Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-uae-ras-al-khaimah`
- **Location**: Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — RAKTDA (Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority) registration required
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: RAKTDA registration fee
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Tourism Dirham 10%/night + municipality fee 5%
- **Zoning Restrictions**: RAKTDA manages all STR registration; lighter than Dubai
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Current
- **Compliance Notes**: Rapidly growing tourism market. RAKTDA manages all STR licensing. More permissive and cost-effective than Dubai. Growing luxury eco-resort and adventure tourism market.
- **Key Notes**: RAKTDA registration required; lighter regulation than Dubai; Tourism Dirham 10%/night; growing adventure tourism.
- **Penalties**: License revocation; fines
- **Sources**: https://www.visitrasalkhaimah.com/trade/
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.visitrasalkhaimah.com/trade/](https://www.visitrasalkhaimah.com/trade/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-uae-ras-al-khaimah/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-uae-ras-al-khaimah/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-england-bath"></a>Bath, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-bath`
- **Location**: Bath, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (planning permission required in many areas)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: No Bath-specific STR licensing fee in 2026; no local short-term let register or licence scheme exists. If planning permission is required, a standard planning application fee applies. Bath & North East Somerset Council (B&NES) charges a 100% Council Tax premium on second homes from 1 April 2025. No local tourist levy.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None. No citywide statutory night cap in Bath in 2026. London's 90-night rule does not apply.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown. No Bath/B&NES-specific statutory occupancy cap for STRs. Fire risk assessments and any planning conditions implicitly inform safe guest limits.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: B&NES and the Planning Inspectorate have confirmed that intensive, year-round STR use of a former dwelling normally constitutes a material change of use (C3 to C1 serviced accommodation), requiring planning permission, assessed case-by-case. Bath has a high concentration of listed buildings and conservation areas, substantially increasing the likelihood that planning permission or Article 4 restrictions apply. Flats, listed buildings, and conservation area properties are more likely to require permission. Enforcement notices have been issued in Bath in recent years for unpermitted STR use. A national C5 STR use class expected by statutory instrument in summer 2026.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown. No Bath/B&NES-specific minimum stay requirement.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown. No Bath/B&NES-wide density cap or concentration rules for STRs in force as of July 2026. Conservation area and listed building policies may effectively limit STR concentration in heritage zones.
- **Insurance Required**: No statutory insurance mandate specific to Bath STRs. Hosts are required to complete a fire risk assessment and are strongly advised to hold suitable public liability insurance per Home Office small paying-guest accommodation guidance. Insurance documentation is expected to form part of national registration compliance evidence.
- **Platform Obligations**: Once England's national registration scheme becomes mandatory (targeted later 2026), platforms including Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo must verify and display a valid registration number and must not list unregistered properties.
- **Effective Date**: 2019-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Bath and North East Somerset Council covers Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The historic city centre and surrounding areas are subject to Article 4 Directions and conservation area restrictions that require planning permission for change of use to short-term letting. Bath has some of the highest STR density in England outside London. The council actively enforces planning rules to protect housing stock and the character of the World Heritage Site. Applications for STR planning permission are assessed strictly.
- **Key Notes**: UNESCO World Heritage Site — strict planning controls. Article 4 in historic centre. High STR density. One of England's most regulated STR markets outside London.
- **Penalties**: Hosts operating without required planning consent risk enforcement notices from B&NES, potential fines running into tens of thousands of pounds, and requirements to cease STR use. The Planning Inspectorate has upheld enforcement notices for Bath properties let to short-stay visitors on a near-year-round basis. Under the pending national registration scheme (targeted later 2026), civil penalties of up to £5,000 apply for operating without registration. Fire safety breaches under the Fire Safety Order 2005 can incur unlimited fines.
- **Sources**: https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-bath/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-bath/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-united-kingdom-belfast"></a>Belfast, Northern Ireland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-united-kingdom-belfast`
- **Location**: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes. Under the Tourism (Northern Ireland) Order 1992, all tourist accommodation providers in Northern Ireland (including Belfast STR hosts) are legally required to obtain certification from Tourism Northern Ireland (Tourism NI) before commencing operations. Operating without certification is illegal. No separate NI-wide STR registration scheme (beyond Tourism NI certification) is yet in force; Belfast City Council has been lobbying the NI Executive for a dedicated STR management regime. Planning permission may also be required from Belfast City Council for change of use to STR.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Tourism NI certification application fee applies (amount to be confirmed directly with Tourism NI). Planning application fees apply if planning permission for change of use is required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No formal NI-wide primary-residence requirement for STRs, but planning permission requirements may effectively limit non-primary-residence STR operations.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No Northern Ireland-wide or Belfast-specific rental day cap identified. The 90-day cap applies only to Greater London and does not extend to Northern Ireland.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No NI-specific STR occupancy limit. General building regulations, fire safety rules, and HMO licensing (for 3+ unrelated occupants) apply.
- **Tax Rate**: UK income tax applies to STR income as standard property income (same as England, from 6 April 2025 post-FHL abolition). VAT: if total rental income across all properties exceeds the VAT threshold (£90,000 as of 2025), VAT registration is required. Non-domestic (business) rates may apply instead of residential rates for STR properties depending on usage and valuation. Rent-a-Room relief of £7,500/year tax-free applies for room lets within primary residence.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Planning permission may be required from Belfast City Council to use a house, apartment, or other premises as a short-term holiday let (change of use). Belfast City Council is preparing new planning guidance on STRs. Enforcement notices have been issued against non-compliant properties (19 notices between January 2025 and June 2026, with 11 issued in the first half of 2026 alone).
- **Minimum Stay**: No NI-wide or Belfast minimum stay requirement identified.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal NI-wide or Belfast density cap. Belfast City Council is preparing planning guidance that may introduce density controls; as of July 2026 this guidance is still in development.
- **Insurance Required**: Tourism NI certification requires compliance with safety, hygiene, and quality standards. Public liability insurance and fire safety compliance (fire risk assessment, alarms) are expected as part of Tourism NI standards. No specific statutory STR insurance mandate identified beyond Tourism NI certification requirements.
- **Platform Obligations**: No NI-specific statutory platform obligations currently in force. The UK is not subject to EU Regulation 2024/1028 post-Brexit. No equivalent UK national platform obligation law in force as of July 2026 (national registration scheme for England expected in 2026 but does not automatically extend to Northern Ireland, which has devolved powers).
- **Effective Date**: 2026-07-29
- **Compliance Notes**: Northern Ireland does not currently have a statutory STR registration scheme equivalent to Scotland's (which launched July 2024) or the Republic of Ireland's. Belfast City Council has been monitoring the growth of STR listings, which are now approaching 2,000. Operators in Belfast should be aware that heightened enforcement activity has been reported as of July 29, 2026, and should ensure compliance with existing planning, health and safety, and local rate (business rates) obligations. A UK-wide or NI-specific registration framework has been under discussion but is not yet enacted.
- **Key Notes**: No mandatory STR registration scheme currently exists in Northern Ireland; enforcement is based on existing planning and safety rules. Belfast listings have grown to near 2,000, triggering increased enforcement attention. Hosts should verify planning permission status, especially for whole-property lets. Scotland's formal registration model may serve as a template for future NI legislation.
- **Penalties**: Not specified in current reporting; penalties under existing planning enforcement rules apply
- **Sources**: https://shorttermrentalz.com/news/airbnb-david-spielfogel/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-belfast/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-belfast/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-29

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### <a id="intl-england-birmingham"></a>Birmingham, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-birmingham`
- **Location**: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: 0
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None. No citywide statutory night cap exists in Birmingham, England in 2026. London's 90-night rule does not apply outside Greater London.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown. No Birmingham-specific statutory occupancy cap for STRs. National fire safety law requires a fire risk assessment that implicitly informs safe occupancy numbers.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No specific Birmingham STR use class in 2026. If a C3 dwelling is operated as a full-time commercial holiday let, a material change of use to C1 (serviced accommodation) may require planning permission from Birmingham City Council, assessed case-by-case. Selective landlord licensing may apply in certain wards. A national C5 planning use class for STRs is expected to be enacted by statutory instrument in summer 2026, after which local authorities may designate control zones.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown. No Birmingham-specific minimum stay requirement.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No citywide density rules in force as of July 2026. The Birmingham City Council Planning & Zoning Committee has considered (but not enacted) proposals including a 1% cap on STRs per residential units and a minimum 1,000-foot spacing requirement between them; these remain proposals pending council adoption.
- **Insurance Required**: No statutory insurance mandate specific to Birmingham STRs. Hosts are strongly advised to hold public liability insurance; standard home insurance policies may be voided for commercial short-let use. When the national registration scheme launches, insurance documentation is expected to be part of registration compliance evidence.
- **Platform Obligations**: Once England's national registration scheme becomes mandatory (targeted later 2026), platforms including Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo will be required to verify and display a valid registration number for each listing and must delist unregistered properties.
- **Effective Date**: No specific local STR ordinance effective date. National registration scheme (Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023) is pending launch; as of July 2026, the government's target is 'later in 2026' with no confirmed go-live date. FHL tax regime abolition effective 6 April 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Birmingham City Council does not have a specific STR licensing scheme. Article 4 Directions exist in Birmingham for HMOs in specific areas but do not broadly cover short-term lets. Planning permission may be required if STR use constitutes a material change of use. General safety requirements (Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations 2022, electrical safety standards) apply. National registration scheme (pending) will apply when enacted.
- **Key Notes**: No STR-specific license. UK's second largest city. FHL tax abolition (April 2025) key change. National register pending.
- **Penalties**: No dedicated Birmingham STR enforcement regime in 2026. Hosts operating without required planning consent risk enforcement notices, retrospective business rates liability, and delisting from platforms. Once England's national registration scheme goes live (targeted 'later in 2026'), civil penalties of up to £5,000 apply for operating without registration. Breaches of fire safety duties under the Fire Safety Order 2005 can result in unlimited fines.
- **Sources**: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-birmingham/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-birmingham/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-england-brighton"></a>Brighton & Hove, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-brighton`
- **Location**: Brighton & Hove, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (planning permission may be required)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: No confirmed local STR licensing fee as of July 2026. Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking to become a pilot authority for England's national licensing scheme; fee amounts have not been confirmed. Standard planning application fee (~£528) applies if planning permission is required. No local tourist levy currently published.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None. No local night cap in Brighton & Hove. London's 90-night cap does not apply.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown. No Brighton & Hove-specific statutory occupancy cap for STRs. Fire safety law and planning conditions may implicitly constrain guest numbers.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Brighton & Hove City Council has voted through tighter planning controls and new zoning restrictions on STRs (June 2025). New-build homes now come with clauses banning full-time short-term letting. Change of use from C3 (residential) to C1 (serviced accommodation) or sui generis for frequent whole-home STR use requires planning permission, assessed case-by-case. The council is actively tightening its approach. A national C5 STR use class is expected by statutory instrument in summer 2026.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown. No Brighton & Hove-specific minimum stay requirement.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: The council estimates between 2,000 and 6,000 homes are operating as STRs. No formal citywide density cap is in force as of July 2026; however, the council has introduced planning restrictions banning full-time STR use in new-build homes and is pursuing additional controls.
- **Insurance Required**: No statutory local insurance mandate for Brighton & Hove STRs. Hosts are strongly advised to hold public liability insurance; standard home insurance may be voided. Insurance documentation is expected as part of national registration compliance evidence.
- **Platform Obligations**: Brighton & Hove is seeking pilot status for England's national STR licensing scheme, under which platforms would be required to check and display a valid licence/registration number and delist unlicensed properties. Once England's mandatory national registration scheme launches (targeted later 2026), platforms including Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo must not list unregistered properties.
- **Effective Date**: 2018-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Brighton & Hove City Council exploring STR-specific licensing pilot and has been identified as a potential pilot city for national STR registration. Council actively monitors Airbnb/platform listings. Selective Licensing expanding (Regency and Central Hove wards from October 20, 2026). No STR-specific Article 4 Direction currently in force, but council has discussed 'no-Airbnb zones' and restricting STR in residential areas. Material change of use enforcement active. Heritage conservation Article 4 Directions apply in parts of the city. FHL tax abolished April 2025.
- **Key Notes**: Government-identified pilot city for national STR registration. Council actively lobbying for more STR powers. Selective Licensing expansion October 2026. Watch for new Article 4 consultations.
- **Penalties**: Hosts operating without required planning consent are subject to planning enforcement action. Brighton & Hove City Council has launched investigations into unlawful STR operations. Failure to obtain a licence under the proposed licensing pilot would result in fines or enforcement action. Under the pending national registration scheme, civil penalties of up to £5,000 apply for operating without registration.
- **Sources**: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-brighton/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-brighton/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-england-bristol"></a>Bristol, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-bristol`
- **Location**: Bristol, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (planning permission required in Article 4 zones)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: No local STR licensing fee in Bristol. If planning permission is required for a material change of use, the standard planning application fee applies (~£528 for a householder application, per national fee schedule). No local tourist levy or STR registration fee as of July 2026.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None. No local night cap in Bristol. London's 90-night cap does not apply outside Greater London.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown. No Bristol-specific statutory occupancy cap. National fire safety obligations (fire risk assessment under Fire Safety Order 2005) implicitly inform safe occupancy levels.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No specific Bristol STR use class in 2026. If a C3 residential dwelling is used frequently as whole-home visitor accommodation, Bristol City Council may determine it constitutes a material change of use to C1 (serviced accommodation) or sui generis, requiring planning permission, assessed case-by-case. A national C5 STR use class is expected by statutory instrument in summer 2026.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown. No Bristol-specific minimum stay requirement.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown. No Bristol-specific density rules in force as of July 2026.
- **Insurance Required**: No statutory insurance mandate specific to Bristol STRs. Hosts are strongly advised to hold public liability insurance; standard home insurance may be voided for commercial short-let use. Insurance documentation is expected to form part of national registration compliance evidence when the scheme launches.
- **Platform Obligations**: Once England's national registration scheme becomes mandatory (targeted later 2026), platforms including Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo must verify and display a valid registration number and must not list unregistered properties.
- **Effective Date**: 2020-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Bristol City Council has implemented Article 4 Directions in specific residential areas, requiring planning permission before converting residential use to short-term letting. Bristol has been particularly active given housing pressure and a vibrant student/tourism population. Hosts should check the Bristol City Council planning interactive map to determine if their property falls within an Article 4 area. Planning permission applications for STR use are assessed individually.
- **Key Notes**: Article 4 Direction in specific residential zones — planning permission required in those areas. Active enforcement. Check bristol.gov.uk planning map.
- **Penalties**: Hosts operating without required planning consent risk enforcement notices. Once England's national registration scheme goes live (targeted 'later in 2026'), civil penalties of up to £5,000 apply for non-registration. Fire safety breaches under the Fire Safety Order 2005 can result in unlimited fines. Unlicensed operation under any future licensing scheme would be subject to relevant local enforcement.
- **Sources**: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-bristol/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-bristol/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-england-cambridge"></a>Cambridge, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-cambridge`
- **Location**: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: 0
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None. No local night cap in Cambridge. London's 90-night rule does not apply outside Greater London. No strict day limit currently imposed, though if a property is rented as a primary residence occasionally (generally under 90 days/year) it typically avoids planning permission requirements.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown. No Cambridge City Council-specific statutory occupancy cap for STRs. National fire safety obligations and any planning conditions implicitly inform safe guest limits.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Cambridge does not impose a blanket planning permission requirement for STRs. However, if a property is operated solely as a short-term rental that is not the owner's primary residence, planning permission under the new national C5 use class (expected by statutory instrument, summer 2026) is likely required. Hosts should contact Cambridge City Council's planning department for property-specific guidance.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown. No Cambridge-specific minimum stay requirement.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown. No Cambridge-specific density or concentration rules in force as of July 2026.
- **Insurance Required**: No statutory local insurance mandate specific to Cambridge STRs. Hosts are advised to hold public liability insurance; standard home insurance may be voided for commercial STR use. Insurance documentation is expected as part of national registration compliance evidence.
- **Platform Obligations**: Once England's national registration scheme becomes mandatory (targeted later 2026), platforms including Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo must verify and display a valid registration number and must not list unregistered properties.
- **Effective Date**: No specific local STR ordinance with an effective date. National registration scheme (Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023) is pending launch; government has indicated summer 2026, but the date remains unconfirmed as of July 2026. FHL tax abolition effective 6 April 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Cambridge City Council does not have a specific STR licensing scheme as of July 2026. Planning permission may be required if the property constitutes a material change of use. The city has experienced rapid growth in STR listings due to tourism and academic visitors. Regulation discussions are ongoing. National registration scheme (pending) will apply when enacted. General safety requirements (smoke alarms, CO detectors, electrical safety) apply.
- **Key Notes**: No STR-specific license currently. University city with growing STR market. Regulation may develop. National register pending.
- **Penalties**: No Cambridge-specific STR enforcement regime beyond national planning law. Operating without required planning permission risks enforcement notices. Failure to register under the national registration scheme (once live, targeted later 2026) will incur civil penalties of up to £5,000. Fire safety breaches can result in unlimited fines.
- **Sources**: https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-cambridge/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-cambridge/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-england-london-camden"></a>Camden, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-london-camden`
- **Location**: Camden, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (planning permission required in Article 4 zones)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: No STR-specific local licence fee. Planning application fees apply if seeking permission to convert residential to short-stay use (standard England planning fee schedule). National STR registration scheme fee not yet confirmed (scheme pending).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 nights/year (London-wide rule)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no Camden-specific STR occupancy cap. Standard planning and building regulations apply to property capacity.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Entire-home STR capped at 90 nights per calendar year without planning permission under Section 25 of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1973. Camden's Local Plan policy actively resists conversion of permanent housing to short-stay/holiday accommodation; applications to convert whole residential properties (houses or flats) to short-term lets are likely to be refused. Exceeding 90 nights is treated as a sui generis change of use requiring planning consent.
- **Minimum Stay**: No local minimum stay requirement below 90 nights. Short-term lettings are defined by Camden as periods of less than 90 days.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal STR density rules in Camden. The Local Plan policy resisting conversion of residential to short-stay use acts as a broad constraint on STR proliferation. Camden has lobbied for additional powers to control concentration of short-term lets.
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated by local law. GOV.UK guidance states STLs 'should have insurance'; specialist STR/holiday let liability insurance is strongly recommended as standard home insurance typically does not cover commercial letting.
- **Platform Obligations**: No current statutory local platform obligations. Airbnb voluntarily limits entire-home London listings to 90 nights/year. Camden has called for a mandatory register and cross-platform data sharing so the 90-night limit can be properly enforced. A national registration scheme (pending) is expected to require listings to display a registration number.
- **Effective Date**: 2015-05-26
- **Compliance Notes**: Camden Council covers high-demand areas including Hampstead, Kentish Town, Bloomsbury, and Covent Garden. Article 4 Directions apply in parts of the borough. Camden has been active in monitoring STR listings and taking enforcement action against properties operating as de facto hotels without planning permission. The 90-night London rule applies borough-wide. Properties near tourist attractions are under heightened scrutiny.
- **Key Notes**: London 90-night cap applies. High-demand tourist area (Covent Garden, Bloomsbury). Article 4 in specific zones.
- **Penalties**: Breach of the 90-night rule or operating without required planning permission triggers enforcement under s.172 Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (Enforcement Notice). Non-compliance with an Enforcement Notice is prosecutable under s.179 (unlimited fine). Camden has actively pursued enforcement notices and prosecutions upheld through to the Court of Appeal (December 2025). Unauthorised use of entire properties as serviced apartments/short-term lets results in required cessation of use and reinstatement to residential.
- **Sources**: https://www.camden.gov.uk/planning-applications
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-london-camden/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-london-camden/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-england-canterbury"></a>Canterbury, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-canterbury`
- **Location**: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (planning permission required in conservation area)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Planning application fee approximately £258–£528 (Canterbury City Council, for material change of use applications). No local STR registration fee currently. Business rates apply if property available ≥140 days/year and let ≥70 days; else Council Tax. Councils may charge up to 100% council tax premium on second homes from April 2025.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory annual cap outside Greater London. Canterbury City Council has not enacted a local Article 4 Direction specifically targeting STRs as of July 2026 (the existing Canterbury Article 4 Direction targets C3→C4 HMO/student accommodation changes only, not short-term holiday lets).
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no specific local occupancy cap set by Canterbury City Council for STRs. General fire safety regulations apply.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Canterbury City Council's existing Article 4 Direction (in force since February 2016) covers C3→C4 (HMO) change of use, not short-term holiday lets specifically. Operating a dwelling as a dedicated STR may still constitute a material change of use under the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987. Under the proposed (not yet enacted) national C5 use class framework, Canterbury City Council could in future designate STR Control Zones. See Canterbury City Council planning policies for latest guidance.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no statutory minimum stay set locally by Canterbury City Council or nationally for England outside London.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no confirmed local STR density rules for Canterbury. Canterbury's existing Article 4 Direction applies a 10% threshold for C4 (student HMO) use in local areas but does not cover STRs. No STR-specific density designation has been confirmed.
- **Insurance Required**: No statutory STR-specific insurance mandate under English law. Prospective national registration scheme will require confirmation of insurance compliance. Hosts must ensure existing home insurance covers STR/commercial letting activity.
- **Platform Obligations**: Once the national registration scheme is live: platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo) must display registration numbers and delist unregistered properties. As of July 2026, not yet in force; no Canterbury-specific platform obligations.
- **Effective Date**: 2019-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Canterbury City Council covers the area. Canterbury's historic centre including the Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — planning controls are strict in the World Heritage Site buffer zone and conservation areas. Planning permission may be required for change of use to STR in these designated areas. Canterbury is a major religious/heritage pilgrimage and tourism destination with growing STR demand. The council assesses planning applications in the historic core very carefully.
- **Key Notes**: UNESCO World Heritage Site (Canterbury Cathedral). Conservation area planning controls. Major pilgrimage/heritage tourism destination. National register pending.
- **Penalties**: Once the national registration scheme is enacted: civil penalties up to £5,000 for non-registration. Breach of planning control: enforcement notices and unlimited fines on conviction. No Canterbury-specific STR penalty regime beyond national framework.
- **Sources**: https://www.canterbury.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-canterbury/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-canterbury/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-united-kingdom-cardiff"></a>Cardiff, Wales
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-united-kingdom-cardiff`
- **Location**: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: No fee for the forthcoming national registration (registration opens Autumn/October 2026 under the Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Act 2025). Rent Smart Wales landlord registration fee applies where applicable. Planning application fees apply where change of use consent is required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None citywide. To qualify for Non-Domestic (Business) Rates instead of Council Tax, the property must be available for letting ≥252 days/year AND actually let ≥182 days/year (effective from April 2023; stricter than the previous 70-day England threshold).
- **Occupancy Limit**: No specific citywide cap; subject to property-level and planning conditions.
- **Tax Rate**: UK Income Tax on rental income (standard rates apply). FHL tax regime abolished 6 April 2025 — income now taxed as standard rental income, affecting Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, and Corporation Tax. Council tax premium of up to 300% may be levied by Cardiff Council on second homes not in regular qualifying use. A visitor levy of £1.30 per person per night (set nationally) is enabled from April 2027 for local authorities that opt in. VAT at 20% applies if annual turnover exceeds the VAT registration threshold (£90,000 as of 2026).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Wales uses planning Use Classes C5 (short-term holiday accommodation) and C6 (dwellinghouse plus short-term letting), in force since October 2023. Hosts may require planning permission if a residential dwelling (C3) is primarily used as a short-term commercial let (change of use to C6/C5). Cardiff Council may adopt Article 4 Directions to restrict STL growth in high-pressure housing areas. Operating full-time as a holiday let without planning consent risks enforcement action.
- **Minimum Stay**: None mandated at city level.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Local authorities in Wales can apply Article 4 Directions and use-class policy to control STL concentration in housing-pressured areas. No specific Cardiff-wide density cap at present.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, etc.) are increasingly cooperating with Welsh registration and tax collection frameworks. Once mandatory registration is live (Autumn 2026), platforms will be required to list only registered properties and display registration numbers.
- **Effective Date**: 2025 (Visitor Accommodation Act passed); 2026-10-01 (registration opens); 2027-04-01 (visitor levy enabled for councils that opt in)
- **Compliance Notes**: Governed by the Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Act 2025 — mandatory national registration required for all visitor accommodation, with registration opening 1 October 2026. Formal statutory licensing (separate from registration) expected but not yet in force as of mid-2026. All landlords must also be registered/licensed under Rent Smart Wales for rented accommodation. Mandatory safety requirements include: annual Gas Safety Certificate (CP12), five-yearly EICR, fire risk assessment, smoke/CO alarms, public liability insurance. Stricter 252/182-day threshold for Business Rates classification compared to historical rules.
- **Key Notes**: Cardiff is the capital of Wales and falls under Welsh Government legislation, which is more stringent than England on occupancy thresholds and introduces registration ahead of England's own scheme. The FHL abolition from April 2025 has significantly altered the tax landscape. A formal licensing regime (beyond registration) is under development but not yet in force. Cardiff Council should be consulted directly before operating a whole-home let year-round.
- **Penalties**: Planning enforcement action for unauthorised change of use. Failure to register once mandatory scheme is live will result in penalties (details to be confirmed in secondary legislation). Failure to comply with Rent Smart Wales requirements: fines applicable.
- **Sources**: https://www.gov.wales/visitor-accommodation-register-and-levy-etc-wales-act-2025, https://www.propertymark.co.uk/resource/prepare-now-for-mandatory-short-term-let-registration-in-autumn-2026.html, https://www.propertymark.co.uk/resource/further-holiday-lets-change-with-new-licensing-and-standards.html
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-cardiff/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-cardiff/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-england-chester"></a>Chester, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-chester`
- **Location**: Chester, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (planning permission required in city centre)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Planning application fee approximately £528 (Cheshire West and Chester Council, for material change of use applications). No local STR registration fee currently. Business rates apply if property is available to let ≥140 days/year and actually let ≥70 days; otherwise Council Tax applies. Councils may charge up to 100% council tax premium on second homes from April 2025.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No citywide STR night cap. No local Article 4 Direction targeting STRs confirmed in Chester as of July 2026. Outside Greater London, there is no automatic national cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no specific local occupancy cap set by Cheshire West and Chester Council for STRs. General fire safety regulations apply.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Short-term lets are legal in Chester, but a material change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse) to serviced accommodation/C1 or sui generis may be required if the property is operated frequently as whole-home visitor accommodation. No citywide night cap exists. Under the proposed (not yet enacted) C5 framework, local authorities could designate Control Zones. Planning enquiries: Cheshire West and Chester Council Planning Department.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no statutory minimum stay set locally or nationally for England outside London.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no local STR density rules confirmed for Chester. The proposed C5 Control Zone mechanism could enable future density controls, but no Chester-specific designations have been announced.
- **Insurance Required**: No statutory STR-specific insurance requirement under English law. Prospective national registration will require confirmation of insurance compliance. Standard home insurance policies typically must be upgraded to cover commercial STR activity.
- **Platform Obligations**: Once the national registration scheme is live: platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo) must display registration numbers and delist unregistered properties. As of July 2026, not yet in force; no Chester-specific platform obligations.
- **Effective Date**: 2018-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Cheshire West and Chester Council covers Chester. The city's historic centre — including the famous Black and White Tudor buildings (The Rows) and Roman walls — is a conservation area with listed building controls. Planning permission may be required for change of use to STR in conservation areas and for listed buildings. Chester is a popular city break destination and has significant STR growth. Planning applications in the historic core are assessed strictly.
- **Key Notes**: Historic Roman/Tudor city with conservation area controls. Listed buildings require additional permission. Growing city break STR market. National register pending.
- **Penalties**: Once the national registration scheme is enacted: civil penalties up to £5,000 for non-registration. Breach of planning control: enforcement notices and unlimited fines on conviction. Missing required planning permission risks enforcement action by Cheshire West and Chester Council.
- **Sources**: https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-chester/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-chester/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-united-kingdom-cornwall"></a>Cornwall, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-united-kingdom-cornwall`
- **Location**: Cornwall, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — planning permission required for class change to holiday lets in designated areas.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must register for UK Income Tax on holiday letting income.
- **Permit Fee**: Planning application and council tax fees apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Governed by local fire safety and building capacity regulations.
- **Tax Rate**: Subject to standard UK income tax. Second homes and holiday lets are charged a double council tax rate (200% premium).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: To address severe housing shortages, the local council requires planning permission for property class changes to short-term holiday letting.
- **Minimum Stay**: None.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None, but second-home tax premiums discourage concentration.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — specialist holiday home insurance required.
- **Platform Obligations**: None active, but hosts must comply with UK safety standards.
- **Effective Date**: Cornwall double council tax premium active.
- **Compliance Notes**: Cornwall Council covers ~25,000+ holiday lets — one of England's highest concentrations. No STR-specific Article 4 Direction yet (awaiting national C5 use class enactment). Cornwall is monitoring and politically committed to issuing STR Article 4 Directions once C5 is enacted nationally. Article 4 interactive map available on cornwall.gov.uk. Planning enforcement: 90 enforcement notices served 2024/2025 — among England's most active. 100% second home council tax premium in effect from 1 April 2025 (total 200% council tax for unfurnished second homes). STRs meeting 140+ days available AND 70+ days actually let qualify for business rates instead. FHL tax regime abolished 6 April 2025 — income now taxed as standard rental income. England national registration scheme pending (expected late 2026/early 2027, fee ~£100, unconfirmed). No night cap. C5 use class proposed but not yet enacted as of July 2026.
- **Key Notes**: 100% second home council tax premium from April 2025. No STR Article 4 yet — waiting for C5 use class enactment. Most active planning enforcement in rural England (90 notices 2024-25). Will be first to issue STR Article 4 once C5 enacted.
- **Penalties**: Unpermitted class changes face code enforcement actions, and tax evasion results in major financial penalties.
- **Sources**: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/short-term-lets/ ; Cornwall Council (cornwall.gov.uk); UK Government; Visit Britain; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/short-term-lets/](https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/short-term-lets/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-cornwall/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-cornwall/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-15 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-27

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### <a id="intl-england-cotswolds"></a>Cotswolds, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-cotswolds`
- **Location**: Cotswolds, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (planning permission required in AONB and conservation areas)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: No dedicated STR licence fee at present across the Cotswolds area (which spans multiple local authorities including Cotswold District Council and West Oxfordshire District Council). England-wide mandatory registration scheme fee structure not yet published. No local STR-specific visitor levy enacted as of 2026-07-30. Since 1 April 2025, Cotswold District and West Oxfordshire councils charge a 100% Council Tax premium on second homes that do not meet the business rates letting thresholds.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory rental-day cap specific to the Cotswolds. Outside Greater London, no national cap applies. To qualify for business rates (rather than the 100% Council Tax premium), a property must be available to let for at least 140 days and actually let for at least 70 days per year.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No area-wide statutory occupancy limit for STRs. Standard fire safety and building regulations apply. Individual planning permissions may include occupancy or use conditions.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Planning permission may be required where frequent whole-home letting constitutes a material change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse). The Cotswolds area spans multiple LPAs (Cotswold District, West Oxfordshire, Stroud, Cheltenham, etc.), each with their own planning policies. As of late 2025, no local licensing scheme had been introduced by West Oxfordshire or Cotswold District Councils. A proposed C5 use class (expected via SI in 2026) will give local authorities the power to designate Control Zones requiring planning permission for new STL use; operators in high-pressure tourist areas like the Cotswolds are explicitly flagged as likely targets for such controls.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay requirement set by any Cotswolds local authority. Determined by individual hosts.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal density or quota rules enacted across the Cotswolds as of 2026-07-30. The forthcoming C5 use class and Control Zone mechanism is expected to be used by high-pressure tourist-area councils. Operators in the Cotswolds are specifically identified by industry sources as likely to face planning permission requirements under the forthcoming C5 framework.
- **Insurance Required**: No statutory insurance mandate specific to the Cotswolds. GOV.UK guidance specifies that short-term lets should have appropriate insurance. National registration (when live) will require confirmation of insurance compliance.
- **Platform Obligations**: Once the England national registration scheme is live, platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo) must display the host's registration number and are prohibited from listing unregistered properties.
- **Effective Date**: 2019-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: The Cotswolds is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) covering parts of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, and Wiltshire. Planning permission for STR use is assessed under AONB policy with high regard for landscape character. Multiple local councils cover the area (Cotswold District Council, West Oxfordshire District Council, etc.) — each with their own planning policies. Conservation areas in villages like Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway, and Chipping Campden have additional planning controls. One of England's highest-demand rural holiday let markets.
- **Key Notes**: Multiple councils cover the Cotswolds AONB. Conservation area controls in villages. Very high holiday let density. Planning permission often required in conservation areas.
- **Penalties**: Civil penalty of up to £5,000 for operating without registration once the England national registration scheme is mandatory. Breach of planning control risks enforcement notice and unlimited fine. Failure to comply with fire safety law carries unlimited fines and potential prosecution. Failure to meet the 70-day letting threshold results in the 100% Council Tax premium applying.
- **Sources**: https://www.cotswold.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-cotswolds/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-cotswolds/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-england-devon"></a>Devon, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-devon`
- **Location**: Devon, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: 0
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory day cap applies in Devon specifically. The 90-night cap is London-only (Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1973). Outside London, no national day cap exists for England as of 2026. Properties must be available to let ≥140 days/year and actually let ≥70 days to qualify for business rates instead of council tax.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No specific statutory occupancy cap set at Devon county or national level. Occupancy must comply with fire risk assessment conclusions and building regulations; limits are property-specific based on bedrooms and means of escape.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: New C5 use class for short-term lets proposed under the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order consultation (GOV.UK, 2023). Local planning authorities, including Devon district councils, may require planning permission for change of use from C3 residential to C5 short-term let. Devon National Park (Dartmoor) and AONBs may apply additional scrutiny. Contact relevant local authority (e.g., South Hams, Teignbridge, Exeter City Council) to confirm whether permitted development rights apply.
- **Minimum Stay**: No statutory minimum stay required in Devon or nationally for England. Market practice commonly 2–7 nights; individual operators set their own minimums. No regulatory floor as of July 2026.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal density cap or quota system in Devon as of July 2026. Some parish/neighbourhood plans within Devon (e.g., in South Hams) have sought to restrict new holiday-let conversions in areas of high STR concentration, but these are plan-policy-level material considerations rather than hard caps. No countywide density rule exists.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes. GOV.UK guidance (updated 2025) specifies that short-term lets should have appropriate insurance. Standard home insurance is typically insufficient; specialist holiday let insurance (covering public liability, guest injury, property damage) is strongly advised and required by most mortgage lenders and letting agencies.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (e.g., Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com) operating as UK 'intermediaries' must report host earnings and property details (including Land Registry reference number) to HMRC under DAC7/Finance Act 2022 rules effective from 1 January 2024, with first reports due 31 January 2025. Once the national registration scheme launches, platforms are expected to require and display valid registration numbers on listings.
- **Effective Date**: FHL tax regime abolished 6 April 2025. C5 use class and national registration scheme: pending full commencement (expected 2026). Fire safety duties: ongoing under Fire Safety Order 2005. 100% second-home council tax premium: April 2025 onwards.
- **Compliance Notes**: Devon has no county-wide STR licensing scheme. Individual district councils (Teignbridge, South Hams, North Devon, Torridge, East Devon, Mid Devon, West Devon, Exeter City) each apply planning law independently. South Hams (Salcombe, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge) has particularly high holiday let density and has discussed but not yet implemented specific STR Article 4 Directions. Dartmoor National Park Authority controls planning within the National Park. Properties let 140+ days/year may qualify for business rates instead of council tax. National registration scheme (pending) will apply when enacted.
- **Key Notes**: No county-wide rule. Check individual district council (South Hams, Teignbridge, North Devon, etc.). South Hams has highest STR density. National register pending.
- **Penalties**: No separate Devon-specific STR penalty regime. National framework: operating without required planning permission may result in enforcement action, fines, and enforcement notices under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Failure to comply with fire safety obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 can result in unlimited fines or up to 2 years imprisonment. Council tax premium of up to 100% applies to second homes not meeting business rates criteria (from April 2025).
- **Sources**: https://www.devon.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-devon/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-devon/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-england-dorset"></a>Dorset, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-dorset`
- **Location**: Dorset, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: 0
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory cap outside Greater London. England-wide: no national night limit applies in Dorset; however, exceeding permitted development thresholds for 'material change of use' may require planning permission. A mandatory national registration scheme is expected (under Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023) but not yet live as of July 2026.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No specific STR occupancy cap set by Dorset Council. HMO licensing applies to 5+ occupants forming 2+ households for longer-term lets. Fire safety guidance (HSE/MHCLG) for small paying guest accommodation covers properties with up to 10 people / 2 floors.
- **Tax Rate**: 100% second home council tax premium (April 2025) — 200% total. Business rates if 140+ days available AND 70+ days let.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Proposed new C5 planning use class (short-term lets) for England consulted on in 2023–24 but not yet enacted as of July 2026. Planning permission may be required for year-round or commercial-scale STR, particularly for self-contained annexes and outbuildings. Local authorities (including Dorset Council) may impose Article 4 directions removing permitted development rights in high-pressure housing areas.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay mandated by law in Dorset. Dorset Council does not set a statutory minimum. Individual properties/management bodies may impose their own minimums.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal density or saturation rules currently in force for Dorset. The proposed C5 use class framework would allow local authorities to designate 'Control Zones' where all new holiday-let use requires planning approval, enabling de facto density management. No such zone has been enacted in Dorset as of July 2026.
- **Insurance Required**: Not legally mandated by specific STR statute in Dorset. However, the forthcoming national registration scheme is expected to require confirmation of insurance compliance as part of registration. Mortgage lenders and property insurers typically require landlord/holiday-let insurance. Standard home insurance normally excludes commercial guest stays.
- **Platform Obligations**: Under the pending national registration scheme: platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo will be required to display the host's registration number on listings and must not list unregistered properties. Secondary legislation has not yet been enacted as of July 2026.
- **Effective Date**: 2025-04-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Two separate councils: Dorset Council (covers Swanage, Lyme Regis, Weymouth, Dorchester, Purbeck) and BCP Council (covers Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole). Both implemented 100% second home council tax premium from 1 April 2025. No STR-specific Article 4 Direction in either council area. BCP Council has Article 4 Directions for HMO conversions in parts of Bournemouth. STR planning permission assessed case-by-case on material change of use. Dorset Council contact for second homes: secondhomes@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. FHL tax abolished April 2025. National registration scheme pending.
- **Key Notes**: Two councils cover Dorset (Dorset Council + BCP for Bournemouth/Poole). 100% second home premium from April 2025. No STR-specific Article 4 yet. Lyme Regis, Swanage, Bournemouth, Weymouth all popular STR markets.
- **Penalties**: Under the pending national registration scheme (Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023): civil penalties of up to £2,500–£5,000 per property for operating without registration once the scheme goes live. Failure to register may also result in listing removal from platforms. Breach of planning use/change of use rules can attract enforcement notices and fines from Dorset Council.
- **Sources**: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-dorset/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-dorset/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-united-kingdom-edinburgh"></a>Edinburgh, Scotland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-united-kingdom-edinburgh`
- **Location**: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Short-Term Let (STL) licence required under Scottish licensing legislation before taking any bookings. Operating without a licence is a criminal offence. Edinburgh is a citywide Short-Term Let Control Area; secondary lets (not primary residence) require planning permission.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Council-set; e.g. new home sharing £120; home letting £120 per occupant
- **Primary Residence Required**: No, but secondary (non-principal-home) lets face planning hurdles
- **Rental Day Cap**: No fixed night cap; 140-days-available/70-days-let test for business rates
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set by licence conditions
- **Tax Rate**: Visitor levy (rate per night not specified in snippet)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Whole city designated STL Control Area since 5 Sep 2022; secondary lets need change-of-use planning (Class 9 to STL)
- **Minimum Stay**: STR generally under 31 days per booking
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Citywide control area; ~90% of planning applications for STL use refused
- **Insurance Required**: Yes – minimum £2m public liability insurance (mandatory condition)
- **Platform Obligations**: Licence number must be displayed on every advert/listing
- **Effective Date**: Reported active late July/early August 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Edinburgh's overnight visitor levy is now in effect city-wide. All short-term rental hosts and accommodation providers must charge and remit the levy on guest stays. Revenue projections indicate the levy will generate approximately £50 million annually once fully implemented by 2028–29.
- **Key Notes**: ['City-wide visitor levy now active (2026)', 'Expected to raise £50m/year by 2028–29', 'Applies to all overnight accommodations including short-term rentals', 'First UK destination to introduce comprehensive city-wide tourist tax']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/edinburghs-tourist-tax-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-capitals-new-visitor-levy/ar-AA28ztXo
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-edinburgh/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-edinburgh/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-18 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-18

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### <a id="intl-united-kingdom-england"></a>England, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-united-kingdom-england`
- **Location**: England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Registration number will be required to advertise once scheme launches; platforms expected to verify and remove unregistered listings
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: No national STR-specific registration fee currently in force. A national registration scheme is expected to launch in 2026; fees to be set by local authorities. Planning application fees apply where planning permission (C3 to C5 use class change) is required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No blanket national requirement. However, non-primary-residence properties rented for more than 90 nights/year may require planning permission under the new framework. Rent-a-Room relief only applies to primary residences.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No national day cap for England outside Greater London. Greater London: 90-night cap per calendar year for whole-property lets without planning permission (Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1973). Outside London: no statutory cap, but intensive letting can constitute a material change of use requiring planning permission under the new C5 use class framework.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No national STR-specific occupancy limit. Health and safety regulations (fire safety, HMO rules where applicable) effectively govern maximum occupancy.
- **Tax Rate**: STR income is taxed as standard UK property income (same as residential landlords) from 6 April 2025 following abolition of the Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) regime. Income tax applies at marginal rates (20% basic, 40% higher, 45% additional rate). Mortgage interest relief restricted to 20% tax credit. No full capital allowances. Rent-a-Room relief (£7,500/year tax-free) applies to room lets within the host's primary residence. Properties not meeting business rates thresholds may face 100% council tax premium on second homes, being rolled out by councils from April 2025. No national VAT on STR income below the £90,000 VAT registration threshold.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: A new C5 planning use class for short-term lets was introduced in England from January 2025. Councils can use Article 4 directions to require planning permission for conversions from C3 (residential) to C5 (STR). Properties not used as the host's primary residence rented for more than 90 nights per year may require planning permission.
- **Minimum Stay**: No national minimum stay requirement.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No national density cap. Local councils may use Article 4 directions under the C5 use class framework to restrict STR concentration in specific areas.
- **Insurance Required**: No national statutory requirement for a specific STR insurance product, but hosts must comply with: (a) Fire Safety Order 2005 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2023 (written fire risk assessment, alarms, fire-safe furniture); (b) Annual gas safety certificate; (c) Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) every 5 years; (d) Legionella risk assessment. Mortgage lender consent and specialist short-let insurance are strongly advised and may be contractually required.
- **Platform Obligations**: No statutory national platform obligations currently in force for England specifically. A national registration scheme requiring license/registration number display on platforms is expected in 2026. Airbnb voluntarily enforces the London 90-day cap. EU Regulation 2024/1028 does not apply to the UK post-Brexit.
- **Effective Date**: Unconfirmed
- **Compliance Notes**: Legal framework exists under Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023; original 2024 target slipped, then 'Spring 2026' slipped. No automatic C5 reclassification has occurred in England; existing Use Classes Order 1987 still governs.
- **Key Notes**: Distinct from London's 90-night cap (Deregulation Act 2015) and from the abolished FHL tax regime (ended 6 April 2025)
- **Penalties**: Planning enforcement: enforcement notices and prosecution for operating without required planning permission. Fines range from £5,000 to £30,000 for breaches of planning/licensing rules depending on the local council. In Greater London, exceeding the 90-day cap without planning permission is a breach of planning control.
- **Sources**: https://letcomply.co.uk/blog/england-short-term-let-registration/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-england/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-england/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-england-national-registration"></a>England (National Registration Scheme), England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-national-registration`
- **Location**: England (National Registration Scheme), England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Pending
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: The registration fee has not been formally confirmed in enacted secondary legislation as of July 2026. The Government has indicated the scheme will be 'light-touch' and 'low-cost'; industry bodies expect a nominal per-property fee. No statutory instrument setting the fee has been published.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None nationally (London: 90 nights for entire home without planning permission)
- **Occupancy Limit**: No national statutory occupancy limit per STR unit in England under the registration scheme. Occupancy is governed by fire safety regulations (Fire Safety Order 2005), building regulations, and any conditions attached to planning permission. In London, the 90-night annual cap applies to entire-home lets without planning permission but is not an occupancy-per-booking limit.
- **Tax Rate**: No STR-specific national tax. Properties rented 140+ days/year may switch from council tax to business rates. Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) tax regime abolished 6 April 2025 — income now taxed under standard residential landlord rules.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Outside London, STRs do not currently require a change-of-use planning permission unless there is a 'material change of use' (e.g., a property let entirely and continuously as a holiday let). A new C5 planning use class specifically for short-term lets has been proposed under the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 framework; it has been consulted on but is not yet in force as of July 2026. Local authorities may introduce Article 4 Directions to remove permitted development rights in specific areas. In London, the 90-night cap applies to entire-home lets in Greater London without planning permission.
- **Minimum Stay**: No statutory minimum stay requirement in the England national registration scheme. The scheme applies to any STR defined as accommodation provided for payment for fewer than 90 consecutive nights.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No national density or saturation rules for STRs in England under the registration scheme or existing legislation. Local authorities may use planning tools (Article 4 Directions, local plan policies) to manage concentrations of STRs in specific areas, but no England-wide density cap exists.
- **Insurance Required**: Registration under the scheme is expected to require evidence of safety compliance including insurance documentation (fire safety certificate, gas safety certificate (CP12), EICR). No standalone insurance mandate exists in statute, but platforms and the registration process will require confirmation of insurance as part of compliance evidence.
- **Platform Obligations**: Under the national registration scheme, platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, etc.) will be required to verify that listed properties hold a valid registration number and to delist or refuse to process bookings for unregistered properties. Platforms must display the registration number on all listings. These obligations are set out in the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 framework and will come into force when the statutory instrument is enacted.
- **Effective Date**: Legal basis established by the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023. The register was targeted for April 2026 (confirmed by Tourism Minister Sir Chris Bryant in July 2025 and PM Keir Starmer in September 2025); a private beta ran from October 2025. As of July 2026 the mandatory scheme has not fully launched — the statutory instrument enacting the scheme is still pending. Official go-live is described as 'later in 2026'.
- **Compliance Notes**: Mandatory national registration scheme for all short-term/holiday lets in England confirmed under the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 but NOT yet in force as of July 2026. Expected to launch 2026. Hosts will receive a unique registration number that must be displayed on all listings (Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, etc.). Requirements will include: Gas Safety Certificate (CP12), Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), fire risk assessment, smoke/CO alarms. Estimated fee: ~£100. Scheme is separate from local planning requirements. A new 'C5' use class for short-term lets has also been proposed to allow councils to require planning permission — not yet enacted.
- **Key Notes**: FHL tax regime abolished April 6, 2025 — major tax change affecting all English STR operators. National register pending. Separate from London 90-night rule. Monitor gov.uk for launch date.
- **Penalties**: Civil penalty of up to £5,000 for operating an unregistered STR once the mandatory scheme is live (confirmed in the Government's consultation response). Some sources indicate a £2,500 fixed penalty notice for initial breaches rising to £7,500 for repeated breaches. Platforms that list unregistered properties may also face enforcement action. Separate planning penalties apply for breaching the London 90-night cap or other planning conditions.
- **Sources**: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/letting-out-a-self-catering-holiday-home
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-national-registration/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-national-registration/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-united-kingdom-glasgow"></a>Glasgow, Scotland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-united-kingdom-glasgow`
- **Location**: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Secondary letting: £250 (≤4 guests) or £400 (≥5 guests); Home letting/Home sharing: £125 (≤4 guests) or £275 (≥5 guests). Renewals: £200/£350 (secondary) and £75/£225 (home letting/sharing). Variation applications: £75. Licences valid for up to 3 years.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (no citywide nightly cap as of July 2026). Note: If property is available ≥140 nights AND let ≥70 nights per financial year, it shifts from Council Tax to Non-Domestic Rates.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Yes — occupancy limits are set per licence based on number of bedrooms/rooms, as part of mandatory licence conditions imposed by Glasgow City Council Licensing & Regulatory Committee.
- **Tax Rate**: UK Income Tax on rental income (standard rates: 20%/40%/45% depending on total income band). No city-specific visitor levy currently active in Glasgow. A Glasgow Visitor Levy Scheme is expected to take effect from 25 January 2027. Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) tax regime abolished 6 April 2025; income now taxed as standard rental income. From April 2026, MTD for Income Tax (MTD ITSA) mandatory for sole traders/landlords with qualifying income.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Glasgow does NOT operate a Short-Term Let Control Area (unlike Edinburgh). However, planning permission is assessed individually. Whole-home lets in flatted properties (home letting / secondary letting) may require a change-of-use planning permission. Conservation zones and tenement areas may carry additional planning restrictions. Planning consent must be demonstrated as part of the licence application.
- **Minimum Stay**: None specified at city level (licence required regardless of let duration — even one night).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No designated control area in Glasgow. No formal density cap, but Council assesses planning on a case-by-case basis. Councils have discretionary power to refuse or impose conditions where concentration of STLs is problematic.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com etc.) are covered under the Scottish licensing scheme. From mandatory enforcement phase, platforms are expected to be prohibited from listing unlicensed properties. Hosts must ensure their listing reflects valid licence details.
- **Effective Date**: 2022-10-01 (scheme introduced); 2023-10-01 (existing hosts deadline); 2025-01-01 (full mandatory enforcement for all operators)
- **Compliance Notes**: Mandatory licensing under The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term Lets) Order 2022, as amended by the 2023 and 2024 Amendment Orders. All STLs must hold a valid Glasgow City Council licence since 1 January 2025. Four licence categories: Secondary letting, Home letting, Home sharing, Home letting and sharing. Mandatory safety conditions include: Gas Safety Certificate (CP12), Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), fire/smoke/CO alarms, public liability insurance. Enforcement ramped up through 2025–2026; Glasgow City Council has experienced processing backlogs. EPC rating of minimum C expected for all rental properties by 2026.
- **Key Notes**: Glasgow is distinct from Edinburgh in that it has no STL Control Area, meaning no blanket requirement for change-of-use planning permission — though individual properties in flats may still require it. Visitor levy expected from January 2027. Glasgow City Council STL Policy last amended August 2024 per the 2024 Amendment Order.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a licence is a criminal offence. Fines of up to £2,500. Unlicensed operators may be banned from applying for a licence for one year.
- **Sources**: https://www.gov.scot/publications/short-term-lets/, https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/media/5178/Short-Term-Lets-Policy/pdf/Short_Term_Lets_Licensing_Policy_2023updated_fees.pdf, https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/2619/Glasgow-Moves-To-Regulate-Short-Term-Lets
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-glasgow/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-glasgow/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-england-london-hackney"></a>Hackney, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-london-hackney`
- **Location**: Hackney, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (planning permission required in Article 4 zones)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: No STR-specific application fee currently. From 1 May 2026, private rental property licensing fees apply: £925 for a single-household (selective licence) and £1,400 for an HMO licence. These cover administration, inspection and monitoring. STR-specific national registration scheme fee not yet confirmed (scheme pending launch).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 nights/year (London-wide rule)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no Hackney-specific STR occupancy cap. Standard planning/HMO room-size standards apply. HMOs with 3–6 occupants (2+ households) require a licence from 1 May 2026.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Entire-home STR limited to 90 nights per calendar year without planning permission under Section 25 of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1973. Letting beyond 90 nights constitutes a material change of use (C3 residential to sui generis/visitor accommodation) requiring planning permission. Hackney's Local Plan also supports protecting residential housing stock.
- **Minimum Stay**: No local minimum stay requirement. The 90-night annual cap applies to entire-home lets without planning permission; individual bookings may be any duration within that cap.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No specific STR density cap in Hackney. However, the borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme (from 1 May 2026) and selective licensing in 17 wards provide indirect density controls on multi-let properties. No formal STR concentration limits exist at present.
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated by local law, but GOV.UK guidance states short-term lets 'should have insurance'. Standard home insurance is typically invalidated for STR use; specialist holiday let or STR liability insurance is strongly recommended.
- **Platform Obligations**: No statutory local platform obligations. Airbnb voluntarily caps entire-home London listings at 90 nights per year. Other platforms (Booking.com, Vrbo, etc.) are not yet legally required to enforce the 90-night rule, though a national registration scheme (pending launch) is expected to require platforms to display host registration numbers. Camden and other boroughs have lobbied for mandatory cross-platform data sharing.
- **Effective Date**: 2015-05-26
- **Compliance Notes**: Hackney Council has implemented Article 4 Directions in designated zones to remove permitted development rights for STR change of use. In these areas, full planning permission is required before using a property as a short-term let, regardless of the number of nights. Hackney has been proactive in STR enforcement, particularly in residential conservation areas and around Victoria Park. Hosts must comply with the London 90-night rule and additional borough-specific planning rules.
- **Key Notes**: London 90-night cap applies. Article 4 Directions in designated residential zones. Active planning enforcement.
- **Penalties**: Letting without required planning permission is an unauthorised change of use, subject to planning enforcement notice under s.172 Town & Country Planning Act 1990 and prosecution under s.179 (unlimited fine on conviction). Operating an HMO without a licence from 1 May 2026 can result in a Rent Repayment Order of up to 24 months' rent being awarded to tenants.
- **Sources**: https://hackney.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-london-hackney/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-london-hackney/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-uk-highlands"></a>Highlands, Scotland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-uk-highlands`
- **Location**: Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Mandatory Scottish short-term let license)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Licensing fees range from £250 to £800 depending on occupancy
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (if licensed and permitted)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Strictly capped based on bedroom dimensions and layout
- **Tax Rate**: Standard UK income tax + council tax or business rates
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (Short-Term Let Control Areas require full planning permission)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (Planning permission required for secondary let properties in control areas)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes (Public liability insurance minimum £2m)
- **Platform Obligations**: Must display license number on listings
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: All hosts must hold a safety license. In designated STL Control Areas (e.g. Badenoch and Strathspey), secondary lets require planning permission.
- **Key Notes**: Mandatory STL license + planning permission required in Control Areas.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to £2,500 and ban from operating.
- **Sources**: https://www.highland.gov.uk/short-term-lets ; The Highland Council / Scottish Government
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.highland.gov.uk/short-term-lets](https://www.highland.gov.uk/short-term-lets)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-uk-highlands/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-uk-highlands/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-united-kingdom-inverness"></a>Inverness, Scotland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-united-kingdom-inverness`
- **Location**: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Licence fees set by Highland Council (vary by licence type and occupancy). Application submitted directly to Highland Council along with required fee. Specific fee schedule available from Highland Council. Licences valid up to 3 years.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None citywide. Properties available ≥140 nights AND let ≥70 nights per financial year shift from Council Tax to Non-Domestic Rates.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Yes — set per licence as a mandatory condition by Highland Council based on property size and room count.
- **Tax Rate**: UK Income Tax on rental income (standard rates: 20%/40%/45%). FHL tax regime abolished 6 April 2025. MTD for Income Tax (MTD ITSA) mandatory from April 2026 for qualifying sole traders and landlords. No city-specific visitor levy active in Inverness at present, but councils may introduce one under Tourism Levy (Scotland) Act powers.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Inverness City is currently under active consultation as a proposed Short-Term Let Control Area (STL Control Area) by Highland Council (confirmed in STL Solutions 2025 review). Separately, Badenoch and Strathspey Ward (also within Highland Council area) was designated a formal STL Control Area on 4 March 2024. In a Control Area, mandatory condition 13 (planning) applies: operators must have planning permission or a pending planning application before applying for a licence. Properties in Inverness should monitor the outcome of the Control Area consultation.
- **Minimum Stay**: None mandated (licence required regardless of duration — even one night).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Potential designation as a STL Control Area for Inverness City is under active consultation as of 2025–2026. If designated, concentration and change-of-use planning requirements will apply.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Same as Scotland-wide: platforms covered under Scottish licensing scheme. Hosts must have a valid licence from Highland Council before accepting bookings. Platforms expected to prohibit listing of unlicensed properties during mandatory enforcement phase.
- **Effective Date**: 2022-10-01 (scheme introduced); 2023-10-01 (existing hosts deadline); 2025-01-01 (full mandatory enforcement); 2024-03-04 (Badenoch & Strathspey Control Area designated)
- **Compliance Notes**: Mandatory licensing under The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term Lets) Order 2022 (as amended). Applications submitted to Highland Council. Mandatory safety conditions: Gas Safety Certificate (CP12), EICR, fire/smoke/CO alarms, public liability insurance. The Badenoch and Strathspey STL Control Area (Ward 20) within the broader Highland Council area already requires planning permission for secondary letting. Inverness City Control Area consultation is ongoing — operators should check Highland Council for final designation status.
- **Key Notes**: Inverness is subject to the same Scotland-wide licensing framework as Glasgow, but with an important distinction: a proposed STL Control Area specifically for Inverness City is currently in consultation. If designated, it would require planning permission for secondary lets, significantly restricting the market. The nearby Badenoch and Strathspey Control Area (covering areas like Aviemore) is already active and serves as the regulatory template.
- **Penalties**: Operating without a licence is a criminal offence. Fines of up to £2,500. Potential one-year ban on re-applying for a licence.
- **Sources**: https://www.gov.scot/publications/short-term-lets/, https://www.highland.gov.uk/download/meetings/id/85351/item_41_stl_licences_granted_under_delegated_powers, https://www.highland.gov.uk/download/meetings/id/86715/Item%25204.1%2520-%2520Short%2520Term%2520Let%2520Licences%2520determined%2520under%2520delegated%2520powers
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-inverness/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-inverness/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-united-kingdom-isle-of-skye"></a>Isle of Skye, Scotland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-united-kingdom-isle-of-skye`
- **Location**: Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — Highland Council short-term let (STL) licence required under the Scottish national licensing framework.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — must report income to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
- **Permit Fee**: Licence application fees depend on property capacity, ranging from £300 to over £1,000 for a three-year licence.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No for secondary letting, but different licensing standards apply to home-sharing vs. entire-home secondary letting.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No nightly cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Strictly limited by the licence capacity, based on floor area and fire safety risk assessments.
- **Tax Rate**: Subject to standard UK income tax rates. Second homes/unoccupied holiday lets may be subject to a double council tax rate (200% premium).
- **Zoning Restrictions**: The Highland Council requires planning permission for property class changes from residential to short-term holiday letting in designated Short-Term Let Control Areas. Skye has extremely high STR density (approx. 17% of local housing stock consists of STLs).
- **Minimum Stay**: None.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Controlled via planning permission requirements in local control zones.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — public liability insurance (minimum £2 million or £5 million depending on council) required.
- **Platform Obligations**: Hosts must display their licence number and energy performance certificate (EPC) rating on all online listings.
- **Effective Date**: Scottish National STL licensing scheme fully active.
- **Compliance Notes**: Requires mandatory annual safety certificates: Gas Safety (if applicable), Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), Legionella risk assessment, and fire safety systems.
- **Key Notes**: Scotland's holiday letting market is heavily regulated. The Highland Council rigorously enforces safety certificates and planning permission requirements on Skye to protect local housing.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to £10,000 for operating without a licence, and court orders preventing further letting.
- **Sources**: https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/1515/licences_and_permits/2184/short-term_let_licensing ; The Highland Council (highland.gov.uk); Scottish Government (gov.scot); VisitScotland; AirDNA
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/1515/licences_and_permits/2184/short-term_let_licensing](https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/1515/licences_and_permits/2184/short-term_let_licensing)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-isle-of-skye/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-isle-of-skye/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-28 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-28

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### <a id="intl-england-isle-of-wight"></a>Isle of Wight, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-isle-of-wight`
- **Location**: Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: 0
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No Isle of Wight-specific day cap. The 90-night cap applies only in Greater London. No local day-cap ordinance identified for the Isle of Wight Council area as of July 2026.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No Isle of Wight-specific statutory occupancy cap. Property-specific limits derived from fire risk assessment outputs and building regulations compliance.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Isle of Wight Council is the local planning authority. Planning permission may be required for change of use from C3 residential dwellinghouse to C5 short-term let under the proposed national C5 use class framework. The island's designated AONBs (now National Landscapes) may attract additional planning policy weight. Hosts should confirm with Isle of Wight Council whether permitted development rights apply to their specific property.
- **Minimum Stay**: No statutory minimum stay on the Isle of Wight or nationally for England. Operators set their own minimums.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal density cap or quota for the Isle of Wight as of July 2026. No island-wide density rule identified. Local plan policies of Isle of Wight Council may be a material consideration in planning decisions in areas of high STR concentration.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes. GOV.UK guidance specifies that short-term lets should have appropriate insurance. Standard home insurance is insufficient; specialist holiday let insurance covering public liability and guest-related damage is required by letting agents and recommended by government guidance.
- **Platform Obligations**: National obligations apply: platforms must report host income and property data to HMRC under DAC7/Finance Act 2022 (from 1 January 2024). Under the forthcoming national registration scheme, every Isle of Wight holiday let must obtain and display a registration number on listing platforms.
- **Effective Date**: FHL tax regime abolished 6 April 2025. 100% council tax second-home premium: April 2025. National registration scheme: pending full launch (expected 2026). C5 use class: pending commencement order.
- **Compliance Notes**: Isle of Wight Council does not have a specific STR licensing scheme. Planning permission may be required if use constitutes a material change of use. The island has a significant seasonal holiday let economy. Properties let 140+ days/year may qualify for small business rates relief instead of council tax. National registration scheme (pending) will apply when enacted. The island is accessible only by ferry/hovercraft — a naturally contained holiday destination with high STR demand (Cowes Week, festivals).
- **Key Notes**: No STR-specific license. Island economy heavily reliant on holiday lets. Major event tourism (Cowes Week, Bestival). National register pending.
- **Penalties**: No Isle of Wight-specific STR penalty regime. National enforcement applies: planning enforcement under Town and Country Planning Act 1990; fire safety non-compliance under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (unlimited fine/up to 2 years imprisonment); Isle of Wight Council applied the 100% second-home council tax premium from April 2025.
- **Sources**: https://www.iow.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-isle-of-wight/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-isle-of-wight/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-england-lake-district"></a>Lake District National Park, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-lake-district`
- **Location**: Lake District National Park, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (planning permission may be required)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: No dedicated STR licence fee at present. England-wide mandatory registration scheme fee structure not yet published. National Park planning application fees are set nationally (England). Pre-application planning advice fees apply via the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA). No local STR-specific visitor levy enacted as of 2026-07-30.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory rental-day cap specific to the Lake District National Park. Outside Greater London, no national cap applies. Individual planning permissions may include holiday-use-only occupancy conditions. The LDNPA has called for stronger national controls but none are enacted locally.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No blanket statutory occupancy limit for STRs across the National Park. Individual planning permissions granted by the LDNPA may include occupancy restrictions (e.g., holiday-letting-use-only conditions or local-occupancy restrictions). Occupancy restrictions can also be imposed via Section 106 agreements.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: The LDNPA is the local planning authority and prepares the Local Plan (2020–2035, under review in 2026). Under Policy 18 (Sustainable Tourism and Holiday Accommodation), new or extended holiday accommodation must demonstrate sustainability and community benefit. An Article 4 Direction framework exists across the National Park allowing withdrawal of permitted development rights in specific areas. The LDNPA has actively campaigned for a new C5 short-term let use class and the ability to designate Control Zones requiring planning permission for any residential-to-STL conversion. Current regulations mean an existing home can be turned into a holiday let without planning permission unless an Article 4 Direction applies to that property.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay requirement set by the LDNPA. Determined by individual hosts.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal density quota enacted as of 2026-07-30. The LDNPA Local Plan Annual Monitoring Report 2024–25 tracks the proportion of dwellings in holiday-let or second-home use. The LDNPA has formally argued for mandatory planning permission for any residential-to-holiday-let conversion and for the removal of small business rate relief from furnished self-catering properties. The forthcoming C5 use class and Control Zone designation mechanism is intended to give the LDNPA the tools to implement area-level density controls.
- **Insurance Required**: No statutory insurance mandate specific to the Lake District National Park. Friends of the Lake District have noted that STRs are not subject to the same insurance requirements as hotels and called for a 'level playing field.' GOV.UK guidance specifies that short-term lets should have appropriate insurance. National registration (when live) will require confirmation of insurance compliance.
- **Platform Obligations**: Once the England national registration scheme is live, platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo) must display the host's registration number and are prohibited from listing unregistered properties.
- **Effective Date**: 2022-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: The Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) exercises planning control within the National Park. The LDNPA is actively considering or has implemented policies to restrict new STR conversions, particularly whole-home conversions, to protect affordable housing for local communities. Many properties already require planning permission for change of use. The National Park has significant housing pressure — locals are priced out by holiday let demand. Occupancy restrictions may be applied to planning permissions (e.g., holiday use only, no permanent residency). Kendal (outside National Park boundary) has separate rules under Westmorland and Furness Council.
- **Key Notes**: National Park Authority planning controls. Housing pressure from holiday let demand. Local occupancy restrictions in some planning permissions. Major walking/outdoor tourism destination.
- **Penalties**: Civil penalty of up to £5,000 for operating without registration once the England national registration scheme is mandatory. Breach of planning control (including operating without required permission or in breach of an enforcement notice) can result in unlimited fines and/or prosecution. In May 2026, the Planning Inspectorate upheld an LDNPA enforcement notice requiring cessation of an unauthorised holiday let within one month.
- **Sources**: https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-lake-district/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-lake-district/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-england-leeds"></a>Leeds, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-leeds`
- **Location**: Leeds, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: 0
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory rental-day cap applies outside Greater London. No Leeds-specific cap enacted. Material change of use rules apply if a property is used predominantly as a short-term let.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No city-specific statutory occupancy limit for STRs. Standard fire safety, building regulations, and any planning conditions on individual properties apply.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Planning permission may be required where frequent whole-home letting constitutes a material change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse) to sui generis or, once enacted, C5 (short-term let). Leeds City Council determines permission requirements on a case-by-case basis. A proposed C5 use class (expected via SI in 2026) will allow councils to create Control Zones requiring permission for new STL use.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay requirement set by Leeds City Council. Determined by individual hosts.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal density or quota rules enacted for Leeds as of 2026-07-30. Control Zones under the forthcoming C5 framework may allow area-level restrictions; none designated in Leeds to date.
- **Insurance Required**: No statutory insurance mandate specific to Leeds. GOV.UK guidance specifies that short-term lets should have appropriate insurance. National registration (when live) will require confirmation of insurance compliance.
- **Platform Obligations**: Once the England national registration scheme is live, platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo) must display the host's registration number and are prohibited from listing unregistered properties.
- **Effective Date**: England-wide mandatory STR registration scheme targeted for later in 2026 (exact date not confirmed as of 2026-07-30). FHL tax regime abolished 6 April 2025. No Leeds-specific STR ordinance with a standalone effective date.
- **Compliance Notes**: Leeds City Council does not have a specific STR licensing scheme. No STR-specific Article 4 Directions as of July 2026. Planning permission may be required if use constitutes a material change of use. Leeds has a growing STR market driven by business travel and events at Headingley, First Direct Arena, and Elland Road. National registration scheme (pending) will apply when enacted.
- **Key Notes**: No STR-specific license or night cap. Major Yorkshire city. National register pending. FHL tax abolition (April 2025) key change.
- **Penalties**: Civil penalty of up to £5,000 for operating without registration once the England national registration scheme is mandatory. Breach of planning control can result in an enforcement notice and unlimited fine. Serious fire safety breaches carry unlimited fines and risk of prosecution.
- **Sources**: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-leeds/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-leeds/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-england-liverpool"></a>Liverpool, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-liverpool`
- **Location**: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: 0
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No local nightly or annual rental-day cap in place for Liverpool. Outside Greater London, no statutory national cap applies.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No city-specific statutory occupancy limit for STRs. Standard fire safety and building regulations apply. Planning conditions on individual properties may impose limits.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: STRs are legal in Liverpool but may require planning permission if frequent whole-home letting triggers a material change of use from C3 (residential) to C1 (visitor accommodation) or sui generis. Liverpool City Council assesses planning permission on a case-by-case basis. Planning policy typically seeks to manage noise, parking, and waste impacts. The forthcoming C5 use class (expected 2026) will give Liverpool the power to designate Control Zones.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay requirement set by Liverpool City Council. Determined by individual hosts.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal density or quota rules enacted for Liverpool as of 2026-07-30. Control Zones under the forthcoming C5 framework may allow area-level restrictions; none designated in Liverpool to date.
- **Insurance Required**: No statutory insurance mandate specific to Liverpool. GOV.UK guidance specifies that short-term lets should have appropriate insurance. National registration (when live) will require confirmation of insurance compliance.
- **Platform Obligations**: Once the England national registration scheme is live, platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo) must display the host's registration number and are prohibited from listing unregistered properties.
- **Effective Date**: Liverpool City Visitor Charge (£2/night) effective 1 June 2025. England-wide mandatory STR registration scheme targeted for later in 2026 (exact date not confirmed as of 2026-07-30). FHL tax regime abolished 6 April 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Liverpool City Council has no STR-specific license. No STR-specific Article 4 Direction (HMO Article 4 citywide since 2021, C3→C4). STR assessed case-by-case on material change of use. UNIQUE: £2/night City Visitor Charge (from June 1, 2025) — currently applies to commercial hotels/serviced apartments with rateable value ≥£45,000 (ABID scheme). Private Airbnb hosts not currently directly liable. Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is developing a broader Overnight Visitor Levy covering STRs post-December 2027. Selective Licensing applies in designated wards for long-term rentals. FHL tax abolished April 2025.
- **Key Notes**: £2/night ABID visitor charge from June 1, 2025 (hotels/serviced apts with rateable value ≥£45k). Overnight Visitor Levy covering STRs planned post-December 2027. National register pending.
- **Penalties**: Civil penalty of up to £5,000 for operating without registration once the England national registration scheme is mandatory. Breach of planning control risks enforcement notice and unlimited fine. Failure to comply with fire safety law carries unlimited fines and potential prosecution.
- **Sources**: https://www.liverpool.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-liverpool/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-liverpool/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-united-kingdom-london"></a>London, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-united-kingdom-london`
- **Location**: London, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: National registration pending; planning permission needed beyond 90 nights
- **Tax Registration Required**: No
- **Permit Fee**: England register fee expected; not yet confirmed
- **Primary Residence Required**: No, but 90-night cap applies to whole-property lets without planning consent
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 nights per calendar year for whole-property lets in Greater London
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Proposed tourist tax (rate not yet determined)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Beyond 90 nights requires planning permission; boroughs likely early users of Article 4 directions
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum; cap applies to lets under 90 consecutive nights
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Leasehold flats often prohibit STR; boroughs targeting non-compliant listings
- **Insurance Required**: Yes - expected as part of registration/compliance
- **Platform Obligations**: Under proposed national register, platforms to verify/display registration numbers
- **Effective Date**: TBD — under consideration only
- **Compliance Notes**: London is considering implementation of a tourist tax on overnight accommodation, including short-term rentals. Mayor Sadiq Khan is investigating the feasibility and design of such a levy. The exact rate, implementation timeline, and compliance mechanisms have not yet been finalized.
- **Key Notes**: ['Proposed tourist tax on overnight guests', 'Applies to hotels and short-term rentals', 'Intended to boost local economy revenue', 'Mayor Khan investigating feasibility as of August 2026']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.foxnews.com/travel/popular-tourist-city-eyes-new-tax-on-overnight-travelers-help-boost-local-economy
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/20/section/44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/20/section/44)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-london/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-london/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-16 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-16

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### <a id="intl-england-london-90-night"></a>London (90-Night Rule), England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-london-90-night`
- **Location**: London (90-Night Rule), England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (but planning permission required above 90 nights)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: 0
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 nights/year for entire home (unhosted) without planning permission. Room-only (hosted) lets: no night cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — No statutory per-property occupancy limit (maximum number of guests) is set by the Deregulation Act 2015 or any Greater London-specific STR regulation. Individual borough planning conditions, building regulations, or house-in-multiple-occupation (HMO) licensing may impose limits on specific properties.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax or business rates depending on usage. No specific STR tax.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: The 90-night cap applies across all 32 London boroughs and the City of London under Section 44 of the Deregulation Act 2015 (amending Section 25 of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1973). Exceeding the cap without planning permission constitutes a breach of planning law. The government has proposed a new 'C5' use class for dedicated short-term lets in England, which would allow local authorities to require planning permission for STR conversion; as of June 2026, commencement of C5 is pending. Many leasehold properties (common in London) contain lease clauses prohibiting short-term subletting independently of planning rules.
- **Minimum Stay**: No statutory minimum stay is set by the 90-night rule framework. The 90-night cap applies to entire-home listings used as 'temporary sleeping accommodation' (broadly, stays under 90 consecutive nights per year in aggregate). A single booking exceeding 90 consecutive nights is classified as a mid-term rental and falls outside the STR cap.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None — No density cap, quota per street or neighbourhood, or concentration limit on STR properties exists under current Greater London STR law. The Mayor of London and several inner-London boroughs have lobbied for a reduction of the cap from 90 to 30–60 nights (which would de facto reduce STR density), but no such reduction has been legislated.
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandatorily required by the Deregulation Act 2015 or any current Greater London STR regulation. However, standard residential landlord insurance typically excludes short-term letting; hosts are strongly advised to obtain dedicated STR or holiday let insurance. The forthcoming national registration scheme is expected to require confirmation of insurance compliance as part of self-certification, but this has not yet been enacted. Platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) provide host liability protection programmes but these do not substitute for a proper insurance policy.
- **Platform Obligations**: Currently in force: Airbnb automatically enforces the 90-night cap on its platform and blocks bookings once the limit is reached (voluntary self-enforcement since 2017). From January 2025, platforms operating in the UK must collect and report host identity and annual income data to HMRC under OECD DAC7/UK equivalent rules. Forthcoming: A mandatory national STR registration scheme (expected 2026, secondary legislation pending) will require platforms to verify registration numbers and delist unregistered properties. As of July 2026, the registration scheme's secondary legislation had not been enacted.
- **Effective Date**: 2015-05-26
- **Compliance Notes**: London-specific rule under the Deregulation Act 2015 (Section 44): entire home short-term lets are capped at 90 nights/year without planning permission. Applies to all 33 London boroughs. Exceeding 90 nights without planning permission is a breach of planning law. Several London boroughs have implemented Article 4 Directions in specific zones to further restrict or require permission for ANY level of STR. Airbnb and other platforms enforce the 90-night limit automatically for London listings. Hosted (room rental with owner present) lets are not subject to the 90-night cap.
- **Key Notes**: 90-night annual cap for whole-property lets. Airbnb auto-blocks bookings at 90 nights. Planning permission required to exceed cap. Article 4 Directions in some boroughs go further.
- **Penalties**: Fines of up to £20,000 for exceeding the 90-night annual cap without planning permission, enforceable by local councils via enforcement notices. Repeat or wilful breaches can attract higher penalties. A proposed national registration scheme would add civil penalties of up to £5,000 for non-registration; secondary legislation enacting this had not yet been passed as of July 2026.
- **Sources**: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/20/section/44
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-london-90-night/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-london-90-night/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-england-manchester"></a>Manchester, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-manchester`
- **Location**: Manchester, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: No
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: 0
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (no London-style 90-night rule outside London)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no Manchester-specific STR occupancy limit. HMO licensing requirements apply where 3 or more people from 2 or more households share facilities; properties with 5+ occupants require mandatory HMO licence under national rules.
- **Tax Rate**: Proposed visitor levy (rate not specified)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No Manchester-specific STR zoning restrictions or control area designation. Under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, regular whole-home letting can constitute a material change of use from residential (C3) to visitor accommodation (sui generis), requiring planning permission from Manchester City Council — assessed case by case, with city-centre flats most likely to be scrutinised. There is no Article 4 direction removing permitted development rights for STRs city-wide as of 2026.
- **Minimum Stay**: No local minimum stay requirement. Manchester has no 90-night annual cap (the London cap under the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1973 does not apply outside London). Hosts may let for any number of nights subject to planning rules.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal STR density rules or concentration limits in Manchester. Individual blocks and leases may contractually prohibit STR use. No city-wide STR control area or quota system exists.
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated by local law. GOV.UK guidance states STLs 'should have insurance'. Specialist STR/holiday let insurance is strongly recommended; standard home insurance does not typically cover commercial short-let activity.
- **Platform Obligations**: No local statutory platform obligations in Manchester. No mandatory data-sharing requirements between platforms and Manchester City Council. A national registration scheme (pending) is expected to require platforms to display host registration numbers on listings once launched.
- **Effective Date**: No Manchester-specific STR regulation effective date. National mandatory registration scheme for England confirmed by government, expected 2026, but not yet in force as of July 2026. FHL tax regime abolished nationally 6 April 2025.
- **Compliance Notes**: Greater Manchester is considering implementation of a visitor levy (tourism tax) on overnight accommodation, including short-term rentals, following Edinburgh's successful launch of its tourism tax. The city is evaluating the revenue potential and impact on industry. No specific rate or timeline has been announced, but the measure would require hosts and platforms to collect and remit taxes on overnight stays.
- **Key Notes**: ["Visitor levy under consideration following Edinburgh's model", 'Would apply to overnight accommodation including STRs', 'Potential significant revenue generation for Manchester', 'Industry leaders being consulted on implementation']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/europe-travel/what-would-a-tourism-tax-mean-for-greater-manchester/ar-AA2adQTj
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-manchester/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-manchester/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-16 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-16

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### <a id="intl-uk-national"></a>Nationwide, Scotland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-uk-national`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Scotland, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Mandatory Short-Term Let License (STL)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: £250 - £1,000+ (varies by local council and property size)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: London: 90-day cap (existing)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Not yet specified — to be set by individual mayors if bill passes
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Planning use-class C5 for STRs (England)
- **Minimum Stay**: Varies
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Local planning
- **Insurance Required**: Varies
- **Platform Obligations**: Mandatory license checking
- **Effective Date**: Fully mandatory since October 2023 (enforced in 2024)
- **Compliance Notes**: The Overnight Visitor Levy Bill, announced in May 2026, empowers English mayors to introduce tourist taxes on overnight stays. Once passed, property owners offering short-term rentals may be required to collect and remit this tax. Specific rates and exemptions will be set by individual mayors.
- **Key Notes**: ['Bill announced May 2026; awaiting Parliamentary passage', 'Tourist tax rates and scope to be determined by individual English mayors', 'Expected to raise tens of millions of pounds annually once implemented', 'Short-term rental platforms and hosts will likely have compliance obligations']
- **Penalties**: Not specified
- **Sources**: https://www.aol.com/articles/know-england-overnight-visitor-levy-084943000.html
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2045](https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2045)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-uk-national/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-uk-national/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-18 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-18

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### <a id="intl-england-newcastle"></a>Newcastle upon Tyne, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-newcastle`
- **Location**: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: 0
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory annual cap applicable outside Greater London. Newcastle City Council has not enacted a local STR-specific Article 4 Direction or night cap as of July 2026. The national regulation profile for Newcastle upon Tyne is classified as low.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no specific local occupancy limit set by Newcastle City Council for STRs. General fire safety and HMO licensing rules apply where relevant (Housing Act 2004).
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No Newcastle-specific STR zoning restriction or Article 4 Direction confirmed as of July 2026. Under existing English planning law (Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987), frequent whole-home STL use may constitute a material change of use. Planning queries should be directed to Newcastle City Council Planning Department (0191 278 7878). The proposed national C5 use class (not yet enacted) will, when in force, allow councils to designate Control Zones requiring planning permission.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no statutory minimum stay set by Newcastle City Council or national English legislation.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no local STR density rules confirmed for Newcastle upon Tyne. The proposed C5 Control Zone mechanism may allow future density controls, but no designations have been made.
- **Insurance Required**: No statutory STR-specific insurance mandate under English law. Prospective national registration will require confirmation of insurance compliance. Hosts must verify their existing home/landlord insurance covers short-term letting.
- **Platform Obligations**: Once the national registration scheme is live: Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and other platforms must display registration numbers and delist unregistered properties. As of July 2026, this scheme is not yet in force; no Newcastle-specific platform obligations exist.
- **Effective Date**: FHL tax regime abolished 6 April 2025. National STR registration scheme targeted for 2026 (not yet in force as of July 2026). No Newcastle-specific STR regulatory effective date identified.
- **Compliance Notes**: Newcastle City Council does not have a specific STR licensing scheme. Planning permission may be required for material change of use. Newcastle has a growing STR market driven by university tourism, business travel, and events at St James' Park (Newcastle United FC). No STR-specific Article 4 Directions. National registration scheme (pending) will apply when enacted.
- **Key Notes**: No STR-specific license. Growing university/football tourism market. National register pending.
- **Penalties**: Once the national registration scheme is enacted: civil penalties of up to £5,000 for operating without registration. Breach of planning control: enforcement notices and unlimited fines on conviction by Newcastle City Council. No local STR-specific penalty regime confirmed beyond national framework.
- **Sources**: https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-newcastle/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-newcastle/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-england-norfolk"></a>Norfolk (Coastal), England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-norfolk`
- **Location**: Norfolk (Coastal), England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: 0
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory day cap in Norfolk or nationally (outside London). Properties must be available to let ≥140 days/year and actually let ≥70 days to remain on business rates rather than council tax. No North Norfolk District Council or Broadland/South Norfolk/Breckland day-cap ordinance identified as of July 2026.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No Norfolk-specific statutory occupancy cap. Property-level limits derived from fire risk assessments, building regulations, and mortgage/insurance conditions. No blanket cap imposed by any Norfolk local authority.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Multiple local planning authorities cover Norfolk's coast (North Norfolk District Council, Broadland, Great Yarmouth Borough Council). Planning permission may be required for change of use from C3 residential to C5 short-term let under the proposed national C5 framework. North Norfolk District and Broadland are within areas of high holiday-let concentration; local plan policies are increasingly material considerations. Norfolk Coast AONB (National Landscape) designation adds planning sensitivity for properties within it. Hosts should confirm requirements with the relevant LPA.
- **Minimum Stay**: No statutory minimum stay in Norfolk or nationally for England. Operators set their own minimums. Norfolk coastal properties typically operate with 3–7 night minimums in practice, but this is commercial rather than regulatory.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal density cap or quota in Norfolk coastal areas as of July 2026. High STR concentration in villages such as Wells-next-the-Sea, Burnham Market, and Cromer has been noted in local housing discussions, but no hard density rule or quota has been enacted by any Norfolk local authority. Local plan policies and neighbourhood plans may apply as material considerations in planning decisions.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes. GOV.UK guidance specifies that short-term lets should carry appropriate insurance. Specialist holiday let insurance (public liability, cancellation, malicious damage) is widely required by Norfolk letting agencies and recommended by government guidance. Standard home insurance policies do not cover commercial holiday letting.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms must report host income and property data (including Land Registry reference number) to HMRC under DAC7/Finance Act 2022 from 1 January 2024, with annual reports due by 31 January each year. Under the forthcoming compulsory national registration scheme (expected late 2026 for Norfolk), platforms such as Airbnb will be required to advertise only registered holiday lets and display registration numbers.
- **Effective Date**: FHL tax regime abolished 6 April 2025. 100% second-home council tax premium: April 2025 (North Norfolk and other Norfolk councils). DAC7 platform income reporting: 1 January 2024 (first reports due 31 January 2025). National registration scheme: expected late 2026 (compulsory scheme anticipated; existing holiday lets expected to be 'passported' in subject to fire safety compliance and business rates registration).
- **Compliance Notes**: No county-wide Norfolk STR licensing scheme. Individual district councils (North Norfolk, Broadland, South Norfolk, King's Lynn & West Norfolk, Norwich City, Great Yarmouth) apply planning law independently. The North Norfolk coast (Wells-next-the-Sea, Burnham Market, Cromer, Holt, Blakeney) has extremely high holiday let density and significant housing affordability pressure. North Norfolk District Council has discussed but not yet implemented specific STR restrictions. Properties let 140+ days/year may qualify for business rates. National registration scheme pending.
- **Key Notes**: No county-wide rule. North Norfolk coast (Wells-next-the-Sea, Burnham Market) has very high STR density and housing pressure. Check individual district council.
- **Penalties**: No Norfolk-specific STR penalty regime. National enforcement applies: Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for unauthorised change of use; Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for fire safety non-compliance (unlimited fine / up to 2 years imprisonment). Norfolk coastal councils including North Norfolk District Council have implemented the 100% second-home council tax premium from April 2025. Non-compliance with HMRC DAC7 platform reporting obligations may attract HMRC penalties.
- **Sources**: https://www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-norfolk/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-norfolk/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-united-kingdom-norfolk-broads"></a>Norfolk Broads, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-united-kingdom-norfolk-broads`
- **Location**: Norfolk Broads, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: No mandatory registration fee structure published as of July 2026 (registration portal and fee details not yet publicly available for England's national scheme). VisitEngland voluntary quality accreditation available (costs vary). Article 4 Direction planning applications at standard local authority rates if required.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: None for England outside London. (London retains a 90-night cap for entire-home lets without planning permission.) Norfolk Broads properties are outside the London cap.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No statutory national cap; subject to individual property planning conditions, fire risk assessment outcomes, and any Broads Authority or district council conditions.
- **Tax Rate**: UK Income Tax on rental income (standard rates: 20%/40%/45%). FHL tax regime abolished 6 April 2025 — short-term let income now taxed as standard rental income. Annual property tax via Council Tax (with up to 100% council tax premium on second homes now applied by many Norfolk local authorities including North Norfolk). To qualify for Non-Domestic Rates (Business Rates), property must be available ≥140 days and actually let ≥70 days per tax year (England rule). VAT at 20% applies above the £90,000 turnover threshold. No dedicated visitor/tourist levy in Norfolk at present.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: The Norfolk Broads is governed by the Broads Authority (a statutory body equivalent to a National Park authority) for planning purposes within the Broads Executive Area, and by district councils (Broadland, South Norfolk, Great Yarmouth, North Norfolk, East Suffolk) for areas outside. Use Class C5 for short-term lets was consulted on in 2023–2024 and is expected to be introduced via statutory instrument during summer–autumn 2026 (not yet laid as of early July 2026). Once in force, C5 will create a distinct planning category; councils in high-pressure areas (including tourism hotspots such as the Broads) may then impose Article 4 Directions requiring planning permission to switch from residential (C3) to STL (C5) use.
- **Minimum Stay**: None mandated nationally. Individual properties may have conditions.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No national density rules for England. Local authorities in Norfolk are placing greater focus on second homes and STLs in 2026. Article 4 Directions remain the primary tool for local density control; multiple Norfolk district councils are under pressure to apply them in high-tourism areas.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Once the mandatory national registration scheme goes live in England (targeted 2026, repeatedly delayed), platforms including Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo will be required to display registration numbers and will be prohibited from listing unregistered properties. Hosts must then ensure a valid registration number is on all listings.
- **Effective Date**: Pending: England national STR registration scheme targeted 'later in 2026' (exact date not confirmed as of July 2026). C5 use class expected summer–autumn 2026 via statutory instrument (not yet laid as of early July 2026). Safety compliance obligations already in force under existing legislation.
- **Compliance Notes**: England's national short-term let registration scheme was legislated under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023. It was targeted for April 2026 but had not launched as of July 2026 — the go-live date has repeatedly slipped from 2024 to Spring 2026 to 'later in 2026'. A compulsory registration scheme for holiday lets in North Norfolk specifically is also expected in late 2026, with existing holiday lets likely auto-passported in, subject to demonstrating fire safety compliance, insurance, and Business Rates registration. Mandatory safety requirements in force NOW: written fire risk assessment (Fire Safety Order 2005/Regulatory Reform Order), annual Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) for gas appliances, five-yearly EICR, smoke/CO alarms. Broads-side holiday lets must comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The Renters' Rights Act (periodic tenancy regime) applies from 1 May 2026 to all assured tenancies — operators offering extended stays must ensure they do not inadvertently create assured tenancies.
- **Key Notes**: The Norfolk Broads sits across multiple local authority areas (Broads Authority, Broadland District, North Norfolk District, Great Yarmouth Borough, South Norfolk). The Broads Authority is a unique planning authority with National Park-equivalent status; its Local Plan may impose stricter conditions on STL development than surrounding district councils. The abolition of FHL tax reliefs from April 2025 has significantly altered the economics, with many holiday let owners in Norfolk reassessing their position. A mandatory registration scheme specifically for North Norfolk holiday lets is anticipated for late 2026, possibly ahead of the national scheme.
- **Penalties**: Once national registration is mandatory: civil penalty of up to £5,000 for operating without registration. Planning enforcement action for unauthorised use (e.g., operating as STL in a C3-zoned property after Article 4 Direction). Council tax premium of up to 100% already applied by most Norfolk councils on second homes.
- **Sources**: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/55/contents, https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/planning, https://letcomply.co.uk/blog/short-term-let-regulations-uk/, https://letcomply.co.uk/blog/england-short-term-let-registration/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-norfolk-broads/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-norfolk-broads/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-england-north-yorkshire"></a>North Yorkshire, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-north-yorkshire`
- **Location**: North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: 0
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory night cap in North Yorkshire (cap applies only in Greater London at 90 nights/year). No North Yorkshire Council-specific cap enacted. England-wide national registration scheme expected later in 2026 but not yet live.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No specific STR occupancy cap set by North Yorkshire Council for holiday lets. Mandatory HMO licence required for properties with 5+ occupants forming 2+ households. Fire, gas safety (CP12), and EICR rules apply to all holiday lets.
- **Tax Rate**: 100% second home council tax premium (April 2025) — 200% total. Business rates if 140+ days available AND 70+ days let.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No dedicated STR zoning order currently in force in North Yorkshire. Proposed national C5 planning use class (short-term let) consulted on in 2023–24, not yet enacted. North Yorkshire Council (as England's largest unitary authority since April 2023) could apply Article 4 directions to remove permitted development rights in housing-pressure areas such as Whitby, Scarborough, and Yorkshire Dales villages. No such direction confirmed as of July 2026.
- **Minimum Stay**: No statutory minimum stay imposed in North Yorkshire. No council-level minimum stay order exists. Individual letting terms apply.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal density or STR saturation rules in force in North Yorkshire. The proposed C5 use class framework would permit local authorities to set Control Zones requiring planning permission for all new holiday-let use, effectively capping density. North Yorkshire Council is under political pressure to act (over 8,000 second homes recorded in the county per National Housing Federation 2025 data) but no Control Zone or density rule is formally enacted as of July 2026.
- **Insurance Required**: No specific statutory STR insurance mandate in North Yorkshire. The forthcoming national registration scheme is expected to require confirmation of insurance compliance. Standard fire, gas, and electrical safety certificates (CP12 annually; EICR every 5 years) are legally required for all holiday lets.
- **Platform Obligations**: Under the pending national registration scheme: platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, etc.) will be required to display the host's registration number and must not list unregistered properties. The proposed short-let national registration regime, when enacted, will sit alongside (not replace) existing safety duties. No platform-specific local obligations set by North Yorkshire Council as of July 2026.
- **Effective Date**: 2025-04-01
- **Compliance Notes**: North Yorkshire Council (unitary authority from April 2023, replacing Scarborough, Ryedale, Hambleton, Richmondshire, Craven, Selby and Harrogate borough councils). Covers Whitby, Scarborough, Harrogate, Skipton, Richmond, and surrounding areas. No STR-specific Article 4 Direction. 100% second home council tax premium from 1 April 2025. Whitby Community Network campaigning for stronger regulation. North Yorkshire Local Plan (to 2045) is being drafted and may include formal STR policies. Part of area falls within North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks (separate authorities). FHL tax abolished April 2025.
- **Key Notes**: Unitary council covering Whitby, Scarborough, Harrogate and a large part of the Yorkshire Dales/Moors. 100% second home premium April 2025. North Yorkshire Local Plan drafting may introduce STR policies. National register pending.
- **Penalties**: Under the forthcoming national registration scheme (Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023): civil penalties of up to £2,500–£5,000 per property for operating without registration. Enforcement of planning/change-of-use breaches: North Yorkshire Council can issue enforcement notices. 100% council tax premium applies to second homes (in force since 2024).
- **Sources**: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-north-yorkshire/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-north-yorkshire/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="uk-northern-ireland"></a>Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `uk-northern-ireland`
- **Location**: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — NI Tourist Accommodation Registration launching under Tourism Act 2024
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Registration fee (TBD)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: UK standard rates; no NI-specific tourist tax yet
- **Zoning Restrictions**: NI Tourist Accommodation Registration scheme launching 2025
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: NI Tourism Act 2024 created first-ever mandatory STR registration for Northern Ireland. Separate from England's non-mandatory approach. Scheme launching 2025.
- **Key Notes**: NI Tourism Act 2024: first mandatory STR registration; launching 2025; separate from England's voluntary approach.
- **Penalties**: Fines for operating without registration when scheme live
- **Sources**: https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/topics/tourism
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/topics/tourism](https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/topics/tourism)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/uk-northern-ireland/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/uk-northern-ireland/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-england-nottingham"></a>Nottingham, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-nottingham`
- **Location**: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (STR-specific)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: No specific STR licensing fee currently charged by Nottingham City Council (no mandatory licence exists for STRs as of July 2026). The forthcoming national registration scheme fee structure has not been confirmed; government guidance indicates it will be 'modest'. Selective licensing (for long-term AST lettings) fees apply separately and do not cover STRs.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory day cap applies in Nottingham or England outside London. Sustained whole-property STR letting may constitute a material change of use under planning law. No Nottingham-specific night cap has been legislated.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No specific statutory STR occupancy limit set by Nottingham City Council. Fire safety regulations require safe occupancy per fire risk assessment under the Fire Safety Order 2005.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if available 140+ days AND let 70+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Properties not used as a host's sole or main home may require planning permission (material change of use from C3 residential). Use Class C5 (dedicated STL planning class) proposed for England, expected via statutory instrument in 2026 but not yet enacted. Existing STLs would auto-reclassify to C5. Nottingham City Council operates selective licensing for long-term private rentals (ASTs), which does not extend to STRs. Local Article 4 Directions may be applied by councils in future.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay requirement imposed by Nottingham City Council or national English law for STRs as of July 2026.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No STR-specific density rules designated by Nottingham City Council as of July 2026. The proposed C5 framework would allow councils to designate Control Zones requiring planning permission in high-density STR areas once enacted.
- **Insurance Required**: No statutory mandatory STR-specific insurance requirement in England. Mortgage terms, lease agreements, and platform requirements frequently mandate public liability insurance. The forthcoming national registration scheme may require proof of insurance.
- **Platform Obligations**: Under the forthcoming national registration scheme (Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023), platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, etc.) will be required to verify and display registration numbers and delist unregistered properties. Not yet in force as of July 2026. The Levelling Up & Regeneration Act 2023 states that platforms should not advertise unregistered properties once the scheme is live.
- **Effective Date**: 2024-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: No STR-specific license. However: Additional HMO Licensing is CITYWIDE (January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2028) for properties with 3+ unrelated occupiers sharing facilities — if an STR property is rented to groups, this may apply. Selective Licensing in designated wards from December 1, 2023. HMO Article 4 Direction in student-heavy wards (Lenton, Radford, Arboretum, etc.). No STR-specific Article 4 Direction. Penalties for unlicensed HMOs: civil fines up to £30,000 or unlimited criminal fines + Rent Repayment Orders. Check property status: geoserver.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/myproperty. FHL tax abolished April 2025.
- **Key Notes**: Citywide Additional HMO Licensing (Jan 2024-Dec 2028). Selective Licensing in designated wards. STR operators should verify whether their property falls under HMO licensing based on guest group composition.
- **Penalties**: Once the national registration scheme launches, civil penalties of up to £5,000 for operating without registration. Breaching fire safety duties can result in unlimited fines and prosecution. Planning enforcement for unauthorised change of use can carry unlimited fines.
- **Sources**: https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/housing/private-landlords/houses-in-multiple-occupation-hmo/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-nottingham/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-nottingham/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-england-oxford"></a>Oxford, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-oxford`
- **Location**: Oxford, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (planning permission may be required)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: No Oxford-specific STR licence fee. Standard England planning application fees apply if planning permission is sought for change of use. National STR registration scheme fee not yet confirmed (scheme pending). Properties available 140+ nights and let 70+ nights may move from Council Tax to business rates.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 140-night de facto threshold — Oxford City Council treats letting >140 nights/year as material change of use requiring planning permission
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no Oxford-specific STR occupancy cap. Standard building regulations and HMO rules apply to property capacity. Mandatory HMO licence required nationally for properties with 5+ occupants from 2+ households.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No Oxford-specific STR use class restriction, but Oxford City Council actively enforces the rule that letting a residential property for more than 140 nights per year constitutes a material change of use (C3 to sui generis), requiring planning permission. The Council considers this a 'major problem' causing loss of residential housing stock. In August 2025, the Council successfully issued seven planning enforcement notices at Beechwood House, Barton Road, returning properties to C3 residential use with a minimum 6-month tenancy.
- **Minimum Stay**: No local minimum stay requirement. The 140-night annual threshold (above which planning permission is required) is the key local planning trigger, not a per-booking minimum stay rule.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal STR density rules in Oxford. The 140-night planning threshold and the Council's active enforcement of material change of use act as a de facto constraint on full-time STR concentration. No numerical density cap or quota system exists.
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated by local law. GOV.UK guidance states STLs 'should have insurance'. Given Oxford City Council's enforcement stance, specialist STR/holiday let liability insurance is strongly recommended.
- **Platform Obligations**: No local statutory platform obligations. National registration scheme (pending) will require platforms to display host registration numbers. Oxford City Council has called on the government for powers to regulate entire-property short lets, noting the sector is 'virtually unregulated' at national level.
- **Effective Date**: 2020-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Oxford City Council actively enforces 'material change of use' for whole-home STRs exceeding 140 nights/year. Successful enforcement notices issued in 2025 (e.g., Beechwood House). No STR-specific Article 4 Direction — council uses enforcement instead. HMO Article 4 Directions apply in student areas (Cowley, Cutteslowe etc). Recommend Lawful Development Certificate application for any host operating above 90-140 nights. Properties above 140 nights may switch from council tax to business rates. FHL tax abolished April 2025.
- **Key Notes**: Most aggressively enforcing STR council in England outside London. 140-night threshold is operative trigger for material change of use enforcement. Enforcement notices issued in 2025.
- **Penalties**: Letting beyond 140 nights/year without planning permission triggers enforcement under s.172 Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (Enforcement Notice) and potential prosecution under s.179 (unlimited fine). Oxford City Council has demonstrated active enforcement: in 2025 it successfully enforced notices against seven properties at Beechwood House. Notices required cessation of short-let use from 7 July 2025.
- **Sources**: https://www.oxford.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-oxford/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-oxford/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-england-peak-district"></a>Peak District National Park, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-peak-district`
- **Location**: Peak District National Park, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (planning permission may be required)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: No Peak District-specific STR licensing fee as of July 2026. Standard planning application fees apply where permission is required (revised schedule from 7 April 2025 per PDNPA). National registration scheme fee not yet confirmed by DCMS.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No national day cap outside London. No Peak District National Park Authority-specific annual let day cap formally enacted. Planning conditions on individual holiday let permissions may restrict occupation (e.g., conditions preventing permanent residential use, or limiting occupancy by any one person to 28 days in any period, as evidenced in PDNPA planning decisions such as NP/HPK/0226/0221, April 2026).
- **Occupancy Limit**: No blanket statutory occupancy cap set by PDNPA. Occupancy limits are property-specific, derived from fire risk assessments and building regulations. Individual planning conditions may restrict occupation periods.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Peak District National Park Authority is the statutory planning authority for the National Park. Core Strategy Policy RT2 directs holiday accommodation investment into traditional buildings that integrate with local character; new builds or recently constructed outbuildings face a higher bar. Change of use to short-term holiday let requires planning permission or compliance with permitted development rights. The PDNPA has actively sought a separate use class for holiday lets (C5) and the removal of small business rate relief on FHL properties. Properties must remain ancillary to the host dwelling or be independently approved as a distinct planning unit.
- **Minimum Stay**: No statutory minimum stay nationally or within the Peak District. Individual planning conditions on specific properties may specify minimum or maximum stay periods (e.g., 28-day maximum occupancy by any single guest per PDNPA condition precedent). Operators otherwise set their own minimums.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal density cap or quota system across the Peak District National Park as of July 2026. The PDNPA has noted concerns about second-home and holiday-let concentration in its Fairer Housing submissions and Local Plan monitoring, but no hard density limit or quota has been enacted. Policy RT2 restricts holiday let expansion in ways that informally limit density in smaller settlements.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes. GOV.UK guidance requires short-term lets to carry appropriate insurance. Specialist holiday let insurance (public liability, guest injury, malicious damage) is expected. PDNPA does not impose an additional local insurance mandate beyond national safety and insurance guidance.
- **Platform Obligations**: National obligations apply: platforms must report host income and property data (including Land Registry reference) to HMRC under DAC7/Finance Act 2022 from 1 January 2024. National registration scheme (when launched) will require registration numbers to be displayed on all platform listings, including those in the Peak District.
- **Effective Date**: 2020-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: The Peak District National Park Authority exercises planning control within the National Park covering parts of Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, and South Yorkshire. The Authority assesses STR development carefully, particularly conversion of barns, agricultural buildings, and residential properties to holiday let use. Housing pressure in gateway villages (Castleton, Bakewell, Hope) is significant. Properties requiring planning permission for change of use must demonstrate acceptability under National Park planning policy. Occupancy conditions (holiday use only) often attached to planning permissions.
- **Key Notes**: National Park planning controls. Five counties span the park. Barn conversions and residential STR conversions assessed individually. Gateway villages (Castleton, Bakewell) have high STR density.
- **Penalties**: No PDNPA-specific STR monetary penalty scheme. Enforcement under Town and Country Planning Act 1990 applies to unauthorised change of use (enforcement notices, stop notices, fines). Fire safety non-compliance under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 carries unlimited fines or up to 2 years imprisonment. Planning conditions breached may result in enforcement action by PDNPA.
- **Sources**: https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-peak-district/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-peak-district/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-england-salcombe"></a>Salcombe, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-salcombe`
- **Location**: Salcombe, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (but new builds require principal residence condition)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: 0
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No local rental day cap. Salcombe falls within South Hams District Council (Devon); the London 90-night cap under the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1973 does not apply. Entire-home letting beyond a threshold that constitutes a material change of use may require planning permission under national planning law, assessed by South Hams District Council on a case-by-case basis.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no Salcombe or South Hams-specific STR occupancy limit. Standard building regulations and HMO rules govern maximum occupancy. Individual property planning consents may include conditions.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. 100% second home premium (April 2025) — 200% total. Business rates if 140+ days available AND 70+ days let.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No Salcombe-specific STR zoning restriction or control area. South Hams District Council is the local planning authority. Under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, letting a residential property as a short-term holiday let to a degree that constitutes a material change of use (C3 to C5 holiday let or sui generis) requires planning permission. Many leasehold properties in Salcombe contain restrictive covenants prohibiting use other than as a private dwelling; STR use of such properties without a deed of variation has been found by courts to constitute a breach of covenant.
- **Minimum Stay**: No statutory minimum stay. Many Salcombe holiday let agencies and individual owners operate a practical minimum of 3–7 nights, particularly in peak season, but this is a commercial practice, not a legal requirement.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal STR density rules in Salcombe or South Hams. The South Hams area has a disproportionately high concentration of second homes and holiday lets relative to permanent residents, but no numerical cap or quota system for STR density has been enacted by South Hams District Council as of July 2026.
- **Insurance Required**: Not mandated by local law. GOV.UK guidance states short-term lets 'should have insurance'. Given the high-value coastal property market in Salcombe and the volume of holiday letting activity, specialist holiday let public liability insurance and building/contents cover are strongly recommended and typically required by managing agents.
- **Platform Obligations**: No local statutory platform obligations for South Hams/Salcombe. National mandatory registration scheme for England (confirmed by DCMS, pending launch in 2026) will require platforms to display host registration numbers on listings once in force. No current legal obligation on Airbnb, Vrbo or similar platforms to enforce local planning rules in South Hams.
- **Effective Date**: 2022-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Salcombe is one of England's most STR-saturated towns with an estimated 57% of dwellings as holiday homes. South Hams District Council governs. Salcombe Neighbourhood Development Plan Policy H3 requires Section 106 principal residence conditions on new open-market housing — preventing new builds from becoming holiday lets. This is not a classic Article 4 Direction but achieves a similar effect for new residential development. Existing properties: no STR-specific restriction. 100% second home council tax premium effective 1 April 2025. STRs meeting 140/70-day business rates threshold are exempt from the premium. No STR-specific Article 4 Direction — awaiting C5 use class enactment. FHL tax abolished April 2025.
- **Key Notes**: ~57% of dwellings estimated as holiday homes — one of England's highest. New builds require principal residence S106 condition. 100% council tax premium from April 2025. Harbourside village in South Hams, Devon.
- **Penalties**: No Salcombe-specific STR penalties. Breach of planning control (material change of use without permission) is subject to enforcement notice under s.172 Town & Country Planning Act 1990 and prosecution under s.179 (unlimited fine). Breach of a leasehold restrictive covenant may result in civil injunction or damages. Operating an unlicensed HMO: up to £30,000 civil penalty or unlimited fine on prosecution.
- **Sources**: https://www.southhams.gov.uk/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-salcombe/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-salcombe/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="uk-scotland-nationwide"></a>Scotland, Scotland
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `uk-scotland-nationwide`
- **Location**: Scotland, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — mandatory STL licence from local council; fully operational from Jan 1, 2025
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Council-set fee (varies)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (Edinburgh: secondary lets require planning permission)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Per unit
- **Tax Rate**: Edinburgh Visitor Levy 5% (from July 24, 2026, on bookings made on/after Oct 1, 2025)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Scotland-wide mandatory licensing; Edinburgh is STL Control Area (secondary lets need planning permission)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Yes — public liability insurance required
- **Platform Obligations**: Yes — licence number on all listings
- **Effective Date**: 2025-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Scotland-wide mandatory STL licensing operational Jan 1, 2025. Four licence types: Home sharing, Home letting, Secondary letting, Combined. Fit and proper person test + fire/gas/electrical safety + insurance required. Edinburgh: entire city is STL Control Area — secondary lets NOT primary residence require planning permission.
- **Key Notes**: Mandatory Scotland-wide STL licensing from Jan 2025; Edinburgh 5% visitor levy from Jul 2026; secondary lets need planning permission in Edinburgh.
- **Penalties**: Criminal offence; fines up to £2,500
- **Sources**: https://www.mygov.scot/short-term-let-licences
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.mygov.scot/short-term-let-licences](https://www.mygov.scot/short-term-let-licences)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/uk-scotland-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/uk-scotland-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-30

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### <a id="intl-england-sheffield"></a>Sheffield, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-sheffield`
- **Location**: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: 0
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory day cap applies in Sheffield or England outside London. London's 90-night rule does not apply here. Outside London, no annual night limit is set by law; however, sustained letting may constitute a material change of use under planning law.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No specific statutory occupancy limit set by Sheffield City Council for STRs. General building/fire safety regulations (Fire Safety Order 2005, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2023) require compliance with safe occupancy levels per fire risk assessment.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if available 140+ days AND let 70+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Properties not used as a host's sole or main home may require planning permission (material change of use from C3 residential). A new Use Class C5 for short-term lets has been proposed for England and is expected to be enacted by statutory instrument in 2026; existing STLs would be auto-reclassified. Local Article 4 Directions can remove permitted development rights in designated areas. Sheffield has not publicly designated a Short-Let Control Zone as of July 2026.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay requirement imposed by Sheffield City Council or national English law for STRs as of July 2026.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No specific STR density rules or caps on the number of STR properties per street or area have been designated by Sheffield City Council as of July 2026. The proposed Use Class C5 framework would allow local councils to create 'Control Zones' requiring full planning permission in high-density STR areas once enacted.
- **Insurance Required**: No statutory mandatory STR-specific insurance requirement in England, but hosts must comply with the Fire Safety Order 2005. Mortgage lenders, lease agreements, and platform terms commonly require public liability insurance. The upcoming national registration scheme is expected to mandate proof of relevant insurance.
- **Platform Obligations**: Under the forthcoming national registration scheme (Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023), platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo will be required to verify and display hosts' registration numbers and delist unregistered properties. This obligation is not yet in force as of July 2026.
- **Effective Date**: National registration scheme announced February 2024 under the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023; go-live date repeatedly deferred — originally 2024, then Spring 2026, currently 'later in 2026' with no confirmed date as of July 2026. Use Class C5 not yet enacted.
- **Compliance Notes**: Sheffield City Council has no STR-specific licensing scheme. No STR-specific Article 4 Direction. Article 4 Directions for HMOs apply in specific wards. Material change of use test applies case-by-case. Sheffield has a growing STR market driven by university tourism, Sheffield United/Wednesday football, and music events. FHL tax abolished April 2025. National registration scheme pending.
- **Key Notes**: No STR-specific license or restrictions. Fourth largest English city. National register pending. FHL abolition April 2025 affects operators.
- **Penalties**: Once the national registration scheme launches (pending, 'later in 2026'), civil penalties of up to £5,000 apply for operating without registration. Breaching fire safety duties under the Fire Safety Order 2005 can result in unlimited fines and potential prosecution. Planning enforcement notices can also carry unlimited fines for non-compliance.
- **Sources**: https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-sheffield/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-sheffield/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-england-stratford-upon-avon"></a>Stratford-upon-Avon, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-stratford-upon-avon`
- **Location**: Stratford-upon-Avon, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (planning permission required in conservation areas)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Planning application fee approximately £258–£528 (Stratford-on-Avon District Council, for material change of use applications; fee varies by application type). No local STR registration fee currently. Business rates apply if property available ≥140 days/year and let ≥70 days; else Council Tax. Councils may charge up to 100% council tax premium on second homes from April 2025.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory annual cap outside Greater London. No Stratford-on-Avon District Council STR-specific Article 4 Direction or night cap confirmed as of July 2026.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no specific local occupancy cap set by Stratford-on-Avon District Council for STRs. General fire safety regulations apply.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No Stratford-upon-Avon-specific STR zoning restriction or Article 4 Direction confirmed as of July 2026. Under existing English planning law, frequent dedicated STL use of a dwelling may constitute a material change of use from C3. The proposed (not yet enacted) C5 use class and Control Zone mechanism may affect tourist-heavy areas like Stratford in future. Planning enquiries: Stratford-on-Avon District Council Planning.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no statutory minimum stay set locally by Stratford-on-Avon District Council or nationally for England outside London.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no local STR density rules confirmed for Stratford-upon-Avon. The proposed C5 Control Zone mechanism may allow future density controls in tourist-heavy locations, but no specific designation confirmed.
- **Insurance Required**: No statutory STR-specific insurance mandate under English law. Prospective national registration will require confirmation of insurance compliance. Hosts must ensure home/property insurance covers STR use.
- **Platform Obligations**: Once the national registration scheme is live: platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo) must display registration numbers and delist unregistered properties. As of July 2026, not yet in force; no Stratford-specific platform obligations.
- **Effective Date**: 2019-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Stratford-on-Avon District Council covers the area. Stratford-upon-Avon town centre is a designated conservation area centred on Shakespeare's birthplace — listed buildings and conservation area rules apply. Planning permission may be required for STR use in these areas. Stratford is one of England's top Shakespeare heritage tourism destinations with high demand for STR properties near the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Properties in historic areas face strict planning scrutiny.
- **Key Notes**: Shakespeare heritage conservation area. Listed building controls. High tourism demand near Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Planning permission often required.
- **Penalties**: Once the national registration scheme is enacted: civil penalties up to £5,000 for non-registration. Breach of planning control: enforcement notices and unlimited fines on conviction. No Stratford-specific STR penalty regime beyond national framework.
- **Sources**: https://www.stratford.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-stratford-upon-avon/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-stratford-upon-avon/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-england-suffolk"></a>Suffolk (Coastal), England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-suffolk`
- **Location**: Suffolk (Coastal), England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: No
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: 0
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory annual cap outside Greater London. Local councils may impose restrictions via Article 4 Directions; Suffolk coastal authorities (e.g. East Suffolk Council, Suffolk Coastal) have not enacted a confirmed STR-specific Article 4 Direction as of July 2026, but coastal Suffolk is identified as a likely early adopter of C5 Control Zone restrictions once the national framework is enacted.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no specific local occupancy cap set by Suffolk Coastal/East Suffolk Council. General fire safety and building regulations apply (Housing Act 2004; Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005).
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Under current English planning law (Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 as amended), operating a dwelling as a dedicated short-term let may constitute a material change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse). A proposed new C5 use class for short-term lets in England has been consulted on (2023–2024) but the statutory instrument has not yet been laid as of mid-2026. Local authorities can use Article 4 Directions to require planning permission; coastal Suffolk is flagged as a likely early Control Zone candidate under the forthcoming C5 framework.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no statutory minimum stay set by Suffolk Coastal/East Suffolk Council or national legislation for England outside London.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no local STR density cap confirmed for Suffolk Coastal/East Suffolk. Under the proposed C5 framework, local authorities will be able to designate Control Zones, which could implicitly limit STR density. Suffolk coastal authorities have not yet published such designations.
- **Insurance Required**: No statutory requirement to hold a specific STR insurance policy under English law. However, prospective national registration scheme requirements specify that registration will require confirmation of insurance compliance. Hosts must also ensure their home insurance policy permits short-term letting; standard residential policies typically do not cover commercial letting activity.
- **Platform Obligations**: Once the national registration scheme is live: platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, etc.) will be required to display host registration numbers and will be prohibited from listing unregistered properties. As of July 2026, the scheme has not yet been enacted; no platform-specific obligations are in force locally in Suffolk.
- **Effective Date**: FHL tax regime abolished 6 April 2025. National STR registration scheme targeted for 2026 (repeatedly slipped; not yet in force as of July 2026). C5 use class expected by SI in 2026 but not yet laid.
- **Compliance Notes**: No county-wide Suffolk STR licensing scheme. East Suffolk Council covers the coastal areas including Southwold, Aldeburgh, Woodbridge, and Felixstowe — known for very high holiday let density relative to housing stock. Southwold in particular has one of the highest proportions of STRs to total housing of any English town. East Suffolk Council has discussed but not implemented specific STR restrictions. Planning permission may be required for material change of use. National registration scheme pending.
- **Key Notes**: East Suffolk (Southwold, Aldeburgh, Woodbridge) has among England's highest STR-to-housing ratios. Southwold particularly impacted. National register pending.
- **Penalties**: Once the national registration scheme is enacted: civil penalty of up to £5,000 for operating without registration. Breach of planning control can lead to enforcement notices, stop notices, and unlimited fines on conviction. Operating without required planning permission risks enforcement action by East Suffolk Council.
- **Sources**: https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-suffolk/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-suffolk/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-united-kingdom-wales"></a>Wales, Wales
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-united-kingdom-wales`
- **Location**: Wales, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Mandatory registration with Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) for all paid visitor accommodation, including STRs, spare rooms, holiday cottages, campsites and hotels
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — registration with WRA required by law whether let for a single night, occasionally, seasonally or year-round
- **Permit Fee**: Visitor levy (optional per council): £1.30 per adult per night for self-catering; £0.75 for hostels/campsites
- **Primary Residence Required**: No — Wales does not require a short-term let to be the host's primary residence. The mandatory registration scheme applies to all paid visitor accommodation regardless of whether it is a primary or secondary residence.
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory national day cap for Wales. To qualify for non-domestic (business) rates rather than council tax, a property must be available to let for at least 252 days/year and actually let for at least 182 days/year (in force since April 2023). London's separate 90-night cap does not apply in Wales.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No national statutory occupancy limit for short-term lets in Wales. Individual property fire-risk assessments and building regulations determine safe occupancy. Local authority licensing conditions may impose limits in specific schemes.
- **Tax Rate**: Visitor levy rates 75p (hostels/campsites) and £1.30 (other accommodation) per person per night
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Local authorities may use Article 4 Directions to remove permitted development rights and require planning permission for change of use from residential (C3) to short-term let. Gwynedd Council's Article 4 Direction was quashed by the High Court in late 2025 and an appeal was refused in February 2026, so no direction is currently in force in Gwynedd (outside Eryri). Councils in high-tourism coastal and rural areas continue to explore planning controls. A new C5 use class for STRs has been proposed at UK level but is not yet in force in Wales.
- **Minimum Stay**: No statutory minimum stay period in Wales. Mandatory registration under the 2025 Act applies to any booking of 31 nights or less (i.e., visitor accommodation).
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No national density or saturation caps for short-term lets in Wales. Local authorities may introduce local licensing or planning controls in high-pressure areas, but no Wales-wide density rule is currently in force.
- **Insurance Required**: No specific statutory insurance mandate for short-term lets in Wales beyond standard health-and-safety duties. Hosts are strongly advised to hold appropriate public liability insurance; some lenders and leases may require it contractually.
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, etc.) are expected to cooperate with the Welsh Revenue Authority registration framework from October 2026 and to require hosts to display a valid registration number. Under the Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Act 2025, platforms will be expected to assist with levy collection once local authorities introduce a visitor levy from April 2027.
- **Effective Date**: Registration autumn 2026; levy from 1 April 2027
- **Compliance Notes**: Applies to stays of 31 nights or less; stays over 31 consecutive nights exempt from levy. A separate Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill would add a licensing regime. Act current to 11 June 2026.
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Non-compliance with mandatory registration (opening October 2026) under the Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Act 2025 carries penalties; specific penalty amounts are yet to be published in secondary legislation. Operating without registration is an offence once the scheme is live. Councils may also apply a council tax premium of up to 300% on second homes not in regular use.
- **Sources**: https://www.gov.wales/registering-visitor-accommodation-overview
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-wales/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-united-kingdom-wales/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-england-london-westminster"></a>Westminster, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-london-westminster`
- **Location**: Westminster, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (planning permission required)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Planning application required if letting exceeds 90 days/year; Westminster City Council planning application fees apply (set nationally by DLUHC). No separate STR-specific registration fee currently exists, as the national STR registration scheme for England has been announced but not yet fully implemented as of July 2026.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: 90 nights/year (London-wide rule); some Westminster zones require planning permission for any STR
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — No specific per-property guest occupancy limit for STRs in Westminster has been identified in official statutory sources beyond standard housing and HMO regulations.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Under the Greater London Authority Act 1973 / Deregulation Act 2015: residential properties in London (including Westminster) may be let as short-term accommodation without planning permission for up to 90 nights per year. Letting beyond 90 nights per year requires change-of-use planning permission from Westminster City Council. Council-owned homes are ineligible for STR use under lease terms. Westminster City Council is actively pushing for a mandatory national registration scheme to aid enforcement.
- **Minimum Stay**: No statutory minimum stay in Westminster; the national 90-night cap governs maximum annual letting, not a minimum per-booking stay.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal density or concentration cap for STRs in Westminster exists in statute. Westminster City Council is investigating over 2,400 properties for potential breach of the 90-day rule and has called for a comprehensive property register; a planning-consent-based concentration control system has been proposed but not yet enacted.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — No specific STR insurance mandate has been identified in official Westminster City Council or UK government statutory sources.
- **Platform Obligations**: Westminster City Council has formally requested Airbnb and Booking.com to share letting-nights data with the council to enforce the 90-day cap and to remove unlawful listings (including council-owned properties). A national host registration scheme for England has been announced by the UK Government; platforms will be required to verify registration numbers once the scheme is implemented. No statutory platform data-sharing obligation is yet in force as of July 2026.
- **Effective Date**: 2015-05-26
- **Compliance Notes**: Westminster City Council has implemented Article 4 Directions in parts of the borough, particularly in areas like Bayswater, Marylebone, and Mayfair. In these zones, changing residential use to short-term letting (even within the 90-night limit) may require a planning application. Westminster has been one of the most active London boroughs in restricting STRs due to housing pressure. Enforcement through planning breach notices. Fines for unauthorised change of use.
- **Key Notes**: London 90-night cap applies. Article 4 Directions in Bayswater, Marylebone, Mayfair zones add further restrictions. One of the most active enforcement boroughs.
- **Penalties**: Breach of the 90-night annual cap (letting without the required planning permission) carries a fine of up to £20,000 under the Deregulation Act 2015 / Greater London Authority Act 1973.
- **Sources**: https://www.westminster.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-london-westminster/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-london-westminster/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-england-whitby"></a>Whitby, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-whitby`
- **Location**: Whitby, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (planning permission may be required)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: No Whitby-specific STR licensing fee as of July 2026. England's national registration scheme (pending full launch) is expected to carry a modest fee set by DCMS—exact amount not yet confirmed. No local Scarborough Borough/North Yorkshire council STR-specific fee schedule published. Standard planning application fees apply if change-of-use permission is required (from £258 for householder applications under the revised April 2025 fee schedule).
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory day cap in Whitby or North Yorkshire. The 90-night cap applies only in Greater London. No local North Yorkshire day-cap ordinance identified as of July 2026.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No Whitby or North Yorkshire-specific statutory occupancy limit. Property-level limits derived from fire risk assessment and building regulations. No blanket national cap outside London.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Whitby falls under North Yorkshire Council (unitary authority from April 2023). Planning permission may be required for change of use from C3 residential to C5 short-term let depending on local plan policies. Whitby's historic core and proximity to the North York Moors National Park mean some properties may face additional planning scrutiny. North Yorkshire Council local plan policies should be consulted directly.
- **Minimum Stay**: No statutory minimum stay in Whitby or nationally for England. Operators set their own minimums. No regulatory floor as of July 2026.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal density cap for Whitby or North Yorkshire as of July 2026. Whitby's high concentration of holiday lets has been noted in local planning discussions, but no hard quota or density rule is in force. Local plan policy may be a material consideration in planning applications in high-saturation streets.
- **Insurance Required**: Yes. GOV.UK guidance specifies short-term lets should carry appropriate insurance. Specialist holiday let cover (public liability, guest accident, malicious damage) is expected and required by letting platforms and lenders.
- **Platform Obligations**: Same national platform obligations apply: DAC7/Finance Act 2022 requires platforms to report host income and property details (incl. Land Registry reference) to HMRC from 1 January 2024. Once national registration scheme launches, platforms are expected to verify and display registration numbers.
- **Effective Date**: 2023-04-01
- **Compliance Notes**: Whitby falls partly within the North York Moors National Park and partly within the Scarborough Borough Council area. Both authorities apply planning controls to STR use. Whitby is one of England's most popular short-break destinations (Dracula heritage, fishing village) and has extremely high STR density relative to housing stock. North Yorkshire Council (which absorbed Scarborough Borough from April 2023) has been discussing STR restrictions given housing pressure. Properties in the town centre and harbour areas face heightened scrutiny.
- **Key Notes**: Split jurisdiction between North York Moors National Park and North Yorkshire Council. Extremely high STR density. Famous heritage destination (Dracula, Abbey). Housing pressure significant.
- **Penalties**: No Whitby-specific STR penalties. National enforcement applies: breach of planning control under Town and Country Planning Act 1990; fire safety non-compliance under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (unlimited fine / up to 2 years imprisonment); 100% council tax premium on second homes not registered for business rates (North Yorkshire Council, from April 2025).
- **Sources**: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-whitby/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-whitby/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-england-york"></a>York, England
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-england-york`
- **Location**: York, England, United Kingdom (Europe)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No (planning permission required in designated areas)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: No dedicated STR licence fee at present (England-wide mandatory registration scheme fee structure not yet published as of 2026-07-30). Pre-application planning advice from City of York Council: £120 (inc. VAT) for a lawfulness letter for residential properties; £240 for listed buildings. Planning application fee set nationally. No local STR-specific levy.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: No statutory rental-day cap applies outside Greater London. Material change of use rules apply if a property is used predominantly as a short-term let rather than a primary residence. No York-specific cap enacted.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No city-specific occupancy limit legislated for STRs. Standard building regulations, fire safety rules, and any conditions attached to individual planning permissions apply.
- **Tax Rate**: Council tax applies. Business rates if let 140+ days/year.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: City of York Council explicitly lists using a home as a short-term let or holiday home as an activity that may require planning permission. A proposed new Use Class C5 (short-term lets, non-primary residence) is expected via statutory instrument later in 2026; local authorities will then be able to designate Control Zones requiring planning permission for C3-to-C5 changes of use. York contains extensive conservation areas and listed buildings where additional controls may apply.
- **Minimum Stay**: No minimum stay requirement set by City of York Council. Determined by individual hosts.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: No formal density or quota rules enacted for York as of 2026-07-30. Local authorities will gain power to designate Control Zones under the forthcoming C5 use class framework, potentially enabling area-level caps; no such zone has been designated in York to date.
- **Insurance Required**: No statutory insurance mandate specific to York STRs, but the GOV.UK self-catering guidance was updated to specify that short-term lets should have appropriate insurance. Registration (when live) will require confirmation of insurance compliance.
- **Platform Obligations**: Once the England national registration scheme is live, platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo) will be required to display the host's registration number on all listings and will be prohibited from listing unregistered properties.
- **Effective Date**: 2020-01-01
- **Compliance Notes**: City of York Council has implemented Article 4 Directions in the city centre and conservation areas, requiring planning permission for change of use to short-term letting. York is a major heritage tourism destination with significant housing pressure. The council has been debating further restrictions. STR operators in the city centre must apply for planning permission before listing. York is part of the national registration scheme when enacted.
- **Key Notes**: Historic walled city with active STR planning enforcement. Article 4 in city centre. Major Viking/Roman heritage tourism destination. Planning permission required in many zones.
- **Penalties**: Civil penalty of up to £5,000 for operating without registration once the England national registration scheme is mandatory. Breach of planning control (operating without required permission) can result in an enforcement notice and unlimited fine. Breach of fire safety duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 can lead to unlimited fines and/or prosecution.
- **Sources**: https://www.york.gov.uk/planning
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-york/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-england-york/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-15

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### <a id="intl-unknown-cura-ao"></a>Curaçao, Unknown
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-unknown-cura-ao`
- **Location**: Curaçao, Unknown (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Not Specified
- **Tax Registration Required**: Not Specified
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Not Specified
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Not Specified
- **Compliance Notes**: Not Specified
- **Key Notes**: Not Specified
- **Penalties**: Not Specified
- **Sources**: Not Specified
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-unknown-cura-ao/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-unknown-cura-ao/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-17 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-17

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### <a id="intl-uruguay-montevideo"></a>Montevideo, Uruguay
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-uruguay-montevideo`
- **Location**: Montevideo, Uruguay (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes – registration with the Ministry of Tourism (Ministerio de Turismo) is required under Law 20.352 (enacted 27 September 2024) for all operators offering tourist lodging for stays under 120 days. Each registered operator receives a unique identification number that must be displayed on listings. As of mid-2026 the implementing decree (reglamento) is still pending final signature, currently under review by the Ministries of Interior, Economy (MEF), and Housing (MVOT). Full compliance enforcement had not yet commenced as of July 2026.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes – operators must register with the Dirección General Impositiva (DGI). Resident individuals pay IRPF (personal income tax) on rental income; non-residents pay a flat 12% IRNR (Impuesto a la Renta de No Residentes). Short-stay activity may also attract IVA if deemed a commercial/services activity. Income must be declared and invoices issued.
- **Permit Fee**: Unknown – specific Ministry of Tourism registration fee schedule not yet published as the implementing decree is still in draft form as of July 2026.
- **Primary Residence Required**: No – Uruguay does not require operators to reside in the property. Secondary homes are routinely listed, and foreign non-residents may operate STRs through local property managers.
- **Rental Day Cap**: None at national or Montevideo municipal level. Law 20.352 defines its scope as stays of up to 120 days (qualifying threshold for tourist lodging registration), but this is a definitional threshold, not a cap on annual rental days.
- **Occupancy Limit**: No specific national STR occupancy limit set. Montevideo municipal rules for 'casas de inquilinato' specify a minimum of 4 m² per person per room; individual building co-ownership regulations (reglamentos de copropiedad) may impose additional limits.
- **Tax Rate**: Residents: IRPF on rental income (progressive, Category I capital income or Category II commercial income depending on services offered). Non-residents: flat 12% IRNR withheld at source. IVA may apply for short stays with additional services. IVA exemption for non-resident tourists is subject to specific conditions.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: No citywide STR zoning ban in Montevideo. However, individual building co-ownership rules (reglamentos de copropiedad) may restrict or prohibit STR activity; hosts are advised to verify their building's rules before listing. Coastal and heritage-area zoning may impose additional constraints.
- **Minimum Stay**: No statutory minimum stay for STRs at national or Montevideo level. Market-driven: Montevideo hosts commonly accept 1–3 night bookings year-round.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None established at national or Montevideo municipal level specifically for STRs as of July 2026.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated by law, but strongly advised. Operators are encouraged to hold insurance covering property damage, theft, and guest accidents. Standard Airbnb platform coverage is partial; Uruguayan insurers now offer specific tourist-rental policies. Building co-ownership liability toward neighbours must also be considered.
- **Platform Obligations**: Under the draft implementing decree for Law 20.352, platforms such as Airbnb and Booking must register with the Ministry of Tourism and will have a 180-day transition period to comply once the decree is signed. Platforms will only be permitted to publish listings that carry a valid Ministry of Tourism registration number.
- **Effective Date**: Law 20.352: 19 September 2024. Implementing decree: pending as of 2026-07-08.
- **Compliance Notes**: Law 20.352 was enacted 19 September 2024 and published 27 September 2024. The implementing decree was delayed past its original end-2025 target and again past a first-half-2026 target; as of early July 2026 the draft is still under inter-ministerial review. The sector (CAMTUR, AHRU) is actively pressing for the decree to be signed. Until the decree is finalised, the registration system is not yet operationally mandatory, though the underlying law is in force. Operators managing more than one property must register as a 'tourist real-estate agency' (inmobiliaria turística) under the law.
- **Key Notes**: Uruguay has adopted a registration-and-reporting model rather than a nights-cap model. The 120-day threshold defines what qualifies as tourist lodging (not a rental ceiling). No primary-residence requirement. Foreign owners can operate legally. Tax obligations (IRPF/IRNR/IVA) are separate from and pre-date the Law 20.352 registration framework. Building co-ownership rules are a practical constraint that varies property by property in Montevideo.
- **Penalties**: Law 20.352 provides for fines and potential platform delisting of non-compliant listings. Specific penalty amounts and enforcement mechanisms are to be established in the implementing decree, which had not been published as of July 2026. Operating an unregistered listing may result in fines and removal from platforms once the decree is in force.
- **Sources**: Law 20.352 (IMPO, 27 Sep 2024) – https://www.impo.com.uy/bases/leyes-originales/20352-2024; Ministerio de Turismo official press release on draft decree (Nov 2025) – https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-turismo/comunicacion/noticias/ministerio-turismo-presento-proyecto-regulacion-vivienda-turistica; Ambito.com reporting on decree delay (Jul 2026) – https://www.ambito.com/uruguay/la-reglamentacion-la-ley-alquileres-turisticos-se-demora-y-el-sector-reclama-mayor-celeridad-n6295417; TheLatinvestor Uruguay STR guide (Jan 2026) – https://thelatinvestor.com/blogs/news/uruguay-buy-rent-out; TheLatinvestor Montevideo guide (Jan 2026) – https://thelatinvestor.com/blogs/news/montevideo-buy-rent-out; Fernandez Secco Law (Nov 2024) – https://fernandezsecco.com/en/2024/11/04/ley-20-352-un-nuevo-marco-para-el-alojamiento-turistico-en-uruguay/; Alda.com.uy STR normativa (Oct 2025) – https://www.alda.com.uy/blog/alquiler-temporario-y-normativa-airbnb-co-en-uruguay/; Piso Inmobiliario market analysis (May 2026) – https://www.pisoinmobiliario.com/blog-entry/340-rentabilidad-alquiler-temporario-vs-permanente-uruguay; Airbtics Montevideo data (Mar 2026) – https://airbtics.com/annual-airbnb-revenue-in-montevideo-uruguay/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-uruguay-montevideo/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-uruguay-montevideo/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-08 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-08

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### <a id="intl-uruguay-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Uruguay
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-uruguay-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Uruguay (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Pending**
- **Permit / License Required**: Registration with Ministry of Tourism for lodging rented under 120 days (Ley 20.352); mandatory rollout in 2026
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — DGI registration for rental income
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Non-residents flat 12% on rental income (IRNR); residents per IRPF/IRAE
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Limited at national level; some local zoning may apply
- **Minimum Stay**: Market-driven; framework applies to lodging under 120 days
- **Density Rules / Caps**: None nationally; no cap on number of properties per host
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platform compliance/registration provisions rolling out in 2026
- **Effective Date**: Ley 20.352 enacted September 2024; registration system rolling out 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Each property requires individual registration once Mintur system fully operational; framework applies to individuals and entities
- **Key Notes**: New national registration framework being implemented; historically very low compliance/enforcement; foreigners may operate secondary homes
- **Penalties**: Unknown (framework under implementation)
- **Sources**: https://www.turismo.gob.ec/registro-de-alojamiento-en-inmuebles-de-uso-turistico/ ; thelatinvestor.com/blogs/news/uruguay-airbnb; thelatinvestor.com/blogs/news/uruguay-buy-rent-out (Ley 20.352)
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.turismo.gob.ec/registro-de-alojamiento-en-inmuebles-de-uso-turistico/](https://www.turismo.gob.ec/registro-de-alojamiento-en-inmuebles-de-uso-turistico/)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-uruguay-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-uruguay-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-uruguay-punta-del-este"></a>Punta del Este, Maldonado
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-uruguay-punta-del-este`
- **Location**: Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: National registration (Ley 20.352) applies; local registration may apply; possible cap on licenses per host
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — DGI registration for rental income
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Non-residents flat 12% (IRNR); property tax under 1% of cadastral value
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Lenient at city level; zoning may apply in some areas
- **Minimum Stay**: Market-driven; longer stays common in high season
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Possible limit on number of licenses per host (reported)
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Registration numbers expected to be displayed on listings
- **Effective Date**: Ley 20.352 (2024); local enforcement minimal as of 2026
- **Compliance Notes**: Very low compliance observed — roughly 1% of properties hold official licenses; condo/gated-community rules may restrict STR
- **Key Notes**: Operator-friendly, minimal registration enforcement; building-level/HOA restrictions are main practical constraint
- **Penalties**: Unknown — minimal enforcement
- **Sources**: https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-turismo/tramites-y-servicios/tramites/registro-empresas-servicios-turisticos ; airbtics.com; airroi.com Punta del Este; thelatinvestor.com/blogs/news/airbnb-punta-del-este
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-turismo/tramites-y-servicios/tramites/registro-empresas-servicios-turisticos](https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-turismo/tramites-y-servicios/tramites/registro-empresas-servicios-turisticos)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-uruguay-punta-del-este/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-uruguay-punta-del-este/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-uzbekistan-tashkent"></a>Tashkent, Tashkent
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-uzbekistan-tashkent`
- **Location**: Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Mandatory tourist registration via the emehmon.uz portal is required)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Nominal registration fee per guest night
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Restricted by registration capacity
- **Tax Rate**: Flat-rate tourism fee, plus standard personal income tax on rental yields
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Not Specified
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: No
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Although setting up listings is straightforward, hosts must register all foreign guests with local authorities within 3 days of arrival (via emehmon.uz). Failing to register guests can lead to severe fines or exit blocks at the border for travelers.
- **Key Notes**: Mandatory tourist registration (emehmon.uz) required for all foreign guests; strict border compliance checks.
- **Penalties**: Severe fines for hosts failing to register foreign nationals, and potential travel delays/exit denial for guests.
- **Sources**: Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Heritage of Uzbekistan
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-uzbekistan-tashkent/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-uzbekistan-tashkent/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-vanuatu-port-vila"></a>Port Vila, Shefa
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-vanuatu-port-vila`
- **Location**: Port Vila, Shefa, Vanuatu (Other)
- **Regulatory Status**: **None**
- **Permit / License Required**: No comprehensive national STR licensing framework enacted as of mid-2026. General business registration and tourism operator registration with the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) may be required for commercial accommodation operations. Some municipalities (including Port Vila) are reportedly considering special permits to address STR concentration in city centres, but no formal ordinance has been enacted.
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — VAT (Value Added Tax) applies to commercial accommodation services. Operators providing accommodation commercially are expected to register with the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) and comply with Vanuatu Revenue Review Commission tax obligations.
- **Permit Fee**: No specific STR permit fee identified. General business registration fees apply (VFSC). Tourism operator registration fees with VTO may apply.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Unknown — no statutory requirement identified.
- **Rental Day Cap**: Unknown — no annual night cap legislation identified.
- **Occupancy Limit**: Unknown — no specific STR occupancy cap identified. General building codes may apply.
- **Tax Rate**: Vanuatu VAT: 15% (standard rate on goods and services including accommodation). No income tax in Vanuatu (it is a tax-haven jurisdiction with no personal or corporate income tax). Tourism/accommodation tax: moderate, subject to change. Exact STR-specific tax rate: Unknown — verify with Vanuatu Revenue Review Commission.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Unknown at municipal level. Port Vila urban planning may impose zoning constraints; some municipalities are actively reviewing STR zoning to address rental market imbalances in city centres.
- **Minimum Stay**: Unknown — no statutory minimum stay identified.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown — no enacted density rules, though municipal discussions on limiting STR concentration in Port Vila city centre are ongoing.
- **Insurance Required**: Unknown — no mandatory STR insurance law identified, though general workplace health and safety obligations under the Vanuatu Department of Labour apply to commercially managed properties.
- **Platform Obligations**: No stringent platform-accountability framework enacted. Digital platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com) are encouraged — but not legally compelled — to align with local zoning and tax rules. No mandatory host-verification or government data-sharing requirement exists at national level.
- **Effective Date**: Unknown — no specific STR regulation enactment date identified.
- **Compliance Notes**: Vanuatu does not strictly regulate short-term rentals at the national level as of 2026. Port Vila and Luganville are the key STR markets. Guest reporting protocols exist in high-tourism areas including Port Vila, aimed at maintaining accurate tourism data and immigration compliance. Health and safety obligations of the Vanuatu Department of Labour apply to commercially run STR properties. Foreign property ownership is leasehold only — all land is state/custom-owner held; foreigners may only hold leasehold titles.
- **Key Notes**: Vanuatu has no income tax, making it attractive for STR operators from a tax perspective. VAT at 15% applies to commercial accommodation. Municipalities are considering special STR permits. Strong seasonal demand from Australian and New Zealand tourists drives Port Vila's STR market. Operators should verify current requirements directly with the Vanuatu Tourism Office and Port Vila Municipal Council.
- **Penalties**: Failure to register business or pay applicable VAT: penalties under Vanuatu Revenue Review Commission regulations. Specific STR non-compliance penalties: Unknown.
- **Sources**: https://vanuatu.travel/, https://www.gov.vu/, https://www.vfsc.vu/
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-vanuatu-port-vila/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-vanuatu-port-vila/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-07-30 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-venezuela-caracas"></a>Caracas, Capital District
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-venezuela-caracas`
- **Location**: Caracas, Capital District, Venezuela (South America)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: No — Business tax registry only
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Not Specified
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: Subject to national income tax (ISLR) reporting; no automated platform tourism tax in place
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Allowed in residential areas; check building association/condominium bylaws (Horizontal Property Law)
- **Minimum Stay**: Not Specified
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Recommended
- **Platform Obligations**: Not Specified
- **Effective Date**: Active
- **Compliance Notes**: No municipal short-term rental permit is required. Operations exist in a regulatory gray area between residential tenancy laws and hotel regulations. Hosts should verify condominium bylaws to ensure short-term stays are not explicitly restricted.
- **Key Notes**: No specific STR license is required; operations must comply with condominium association bylaws.
- **Penalties**: Fines or penalties under general tax code for unregistered income
- **Sources**: SENIAT (Venezuela Tax Administration) and Horizontal Property Guidelines 2025
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-venezuela-caracas/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-venezuela-caracas/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-07-30

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### <a id="intl-vietnam-da-nang"></a>Da Nang, Da Nang
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-vietnam-da-nang`
- **Location**: Da Nang, Vietnam (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Active**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — business registration and local licensing before operating
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — VAT and income tax
- **Permit Fee**: Business registration VND 100,000-1,000,000
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Sub-30-day rentals restricted in residential apartments per national Housing Law
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 8% VAT; plus income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: National Housing Law restrictions apply; building management may prohibit STR
- **Minimum Stay**: Effectively 30+ days in ordinary apartment buildings
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Safety/fire equipment requirements apply
- **Platform Obligations**: Authorities cooperate with platforms to remove unlicensed listings
- **Effective Date**: 2024-08-01 (national Housing Law); enforcement increasing through 2025
- **Compliance Notes**: Moderate but increasing enforcement; periodic checks and complaint-driven action
- **Key Notes**: More lenient city-level enforcement than Ho Chi Minh City; hosts register with local authorities
- **Penalties**: Fines up to VND 15,000,000 and temporary suspension for repeat violations
- **Sources**: https://danang.gov.vn ; bambooroutes.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://danang.gov.vn](https://danang.gov.vn)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-vietnam-da-nang/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-vietnam-da-nang/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-vietnam-hanoi"></a>Hanoi, Hanoi
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-vietnam-hanoi`
- **Location**: Hanoi, Vietnam (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes (Mandatory business license + fire/safety certification)
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Business registration fees apply
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None (in standalone townhouses/villas)
- **Occupancy Limit**: Standard safety limits
- **Tax Rate**: 5% VAT + 5% personal income tax (10% flat rate for rental businesses)
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Yes (Complete ban on short-term rentals in residential apartment blocks)
- **Minimum Stay**: None (for townhouses/villas)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Yes (apartment buildings banned completely)
- **Insurance Required**: Yes
- **Platform Obligations**: Must verify host registration; mandatory guest reporting
- **Effective Date**: 2026-06-24
- **Compliance Notes**: Article 6 of the Law on Housing bans short-term tourist lets in multi-family apartment blocks (chung cư). Standalone villas/townhouses are allowed with business registration and police guest reporting.
- **Key Notes**: Complete ban in apartment blocks + mandatory police guest registration within 24 hours.
- **Penalties**: Fines up to 40 million VND for illegal operations in apartments.
- **Sources**: https://hanoi.gov.vn ; Vietnam Law on Housing (Law No. 65/2014/QH13) / Hanoi Police Department
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://hanoi.gov.vn](https://hanoi.gov.vn)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-vietnam-hanoi/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-vietnam-hanoi/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-24 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-24

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### <a id="intl-vietnam-ho-chi-minh-city"></a>Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-vietnam-ho-chi-minh-city`
- **Location**: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — owners must register as licensed accommodation providers and comply with tourism laws
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — VAT and income tax
- **Permit Fee**: Business registration VND 100,000-1,000,000
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: Sub-30-day rentals banned in ordinary residential apartments
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 8% VAT; plus income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Only mixed-use tourism developments (condotels) may host STR; ordinary residential apartments prohibited
- **Minimum Stay**: Effectively 30+ days in regular apartment buildings
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Mandatory fire safety equipment and inspections
- **Platform Obligations**: City works with Airbnb and platforms to identify/remove unlicensed listings
- **Effective Date**: 2025-03 ban; Decision 19/2026/QD-UBND effective 2026-04-25 reopened with conditions
- **Compliance Notes**: Single-family homes/townhouses may operate STR with business registration; must declare tenants/guests to authorities
- **Key Notes**: Full ban in 2025 (Decision 26/2025/QD-UBND) reversed in 2026 to allow registered, licensed STR under tighter control
- **Penalties**: Substantial fines, temporary business suspension; active enforcement and monitoring
- **Sources**: https://hochiminhcity.gov.vn ; vietcetera.com; vietnamnews.vn; vir.com.vn; bambooroutes.com
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://hochiminhcity.gov.vn](https://hochiminhcity.gov.vn)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-vietnam-ho-chi-minh-city/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-vietnam-ho-chi-minh-city/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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### <a id="intl-vietnam-hoi-an"></a>Hoi An, Quang Nam Province
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-vietnam-hoi-an`
- **Location**: Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes
- **Permit Fee**: Business registration fee applies (nominal, approx. VND 100,000–300,000 for registration). Fire safety inspection fees and annual tourism establishment fees vary by local authority schedule.
- **Primary Residence Required**: Not Specified
- **Rental Day Cap**: Not Specified
- **Occupancy Limit**: Set per room/property based on fire safety certificate and tourism classification; no single nationally mandated STR cap.
- **Tax Rate**: 10% VAT applies to accommodation services. Personal income tax or corporate income tax on rental income (5% PIT flat rate on rental revenue above VND 100 million/year for individuals, or CIT at 20% for companies). Quang Nam Province may levy additional local tourism levies.
- **Zoning Restrictions**: Hoi An Ancient Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Hoi An People's Committee restricts construction, renovation, and commercial use within the heritage buffer zone. STRs within the Ancient Town face strict controls on signage, facade alterations, and capacity. Some zones may prohibit new commercial accommodation establishments.
- **Minimum Stay**: No nationally mandated minimum stay for STRs; however, local tourism authority registration implies short-stay accommodation category compliance.
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Unknown specific density cap; Hoi An authorities have periodically introduced informal controls on new accommodation in saturated zones.
- **Insurance Required**: Not explicitly mandated nationally for STR hosts, but fire and civil liability insurance is strongly recommended and may be required as part of fire safety compliance.
- **Platform Obligations**: Vietnam's cybersecurity and e-commerce laws (Decree 52/2013 and updates, Decree 13/2023 on personal data) require platforms to register with the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) if operating in Vietnam. Platforms must cooperate with tax authorities — the General Department of Taxation has agreements with Airbnb and others for withholding/reporting. Platforms are expected to ensure listed properties have valid business registration.
- **Effective Date**: Law on Tourism effective January 1, 2018; ongoing local enforcement updates. Circular 06/2017/TT-BVHTTDL on tourism accommodation standards.
- **Compliance Notes**: Under Vietnam's Law on Tourism (2017) and Decree 168/2017, all accommodation establishments (including homestays and villas rented short-term) must notify or register with the local Department of Tourism (So Du Lich). Homeowners renting rooms must register the accommodation type (e.g., 'homestay', 'guest house'). Foreign-owned properties face additional restrictions on rental activities. Tax registration with the local tax authority is mandatory once rental income exceeds thresholds.
- **Key Notes**: Hoi An is heavily tourism-dependent but has seen overtourism concerns. The People's Committee has issued guidance limiting certain commercial expansions in heritage zones. Vietnamese nationals and foreigners face different rules on property rental — foreigners cannot freely rent out property without specific legal structures. Enforcement has been inconsistent but is increasing with digitisation of tax collection.
- **Penalties**: Administrative fines for operating unregistered accommodation: VND 1,000,000–20,000,000 depending on violation severity (per Decree 45/2019 on administrative penalties in tourism). Tax evasion penalties are additional and can be severe (up to 3x the evaded tax amount).
- **Sources**: Vietnam Law on Tourism 2017 (Law No. 09/2017/QH14); Decree 168/2017/ND-CP; Decree 45/2019/ND-CP; General Department of Taxation Vietnam (gdt.gov.vn); Hoi An People's Committee official portal; Airbnb Vietnam tax information pages.
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-vietnam-hoi-an/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-vietnam-hoi-an/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-08-03 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-08-03

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### <a id="intl-vietnam-nationwide"></a>Nationwide, Vietnam
- **Jurisdiction ID**: `intl-vietnam-nationwide`
- **Location**: Nationwide, Vietnam (Asia)
- **Regulatory Status**: **Restricted**
- **Permit / License Required**: Yes — business registration certificate; tourism/accommodation licence if hotel-type operation
- **Tax Registration Required**: Yes — VAT and income tax registration
- **Permit Fee**: Business registration VND 100,000-1,000,000 (plus tourism licence fees)
- **Primary Residence Required**: No
- **Rental Day Cap**: None national cap, but daily/hourly rentals classed as hotel operations
- **Occupancy Limit**: Not Specified
- **Tax Rate**: 8% VAT on rental income; plus applicable income tax
- **Zoning Restrictions**: 2023 Housing Law (effective 1 Aug 2024) prohibits using purely residential apartments for non-residential/tourism purposes
- **Minimum Stay**: Effectively 30+ days in regular apartment buildings (under-30-day rentals restricted)
- **Density Rules / Caps**: Not Specified
- **Insurance Required**: Not Specified
- **Platform Obligations**: Platforms cooperate with authorities to identify and remove unlicensed listings
- **Effective Date**: 2024-08-01 (2023 Housing Law)
- **Compliance Notes**: Property owner must report guest stays / temporary residence to police (within 12 hours for foreigners); single-family homes can operate STR with business registration
- **Key Notes**: Daily/hourly rentals in residential apartments classed as hotel operations requiring proper licences; only condotels/tourism developments permitted in apartment context
- **Penalties**: Fines (e.g. up to ~VND 15-20 million regionally), business suspension
- **Sources**: https://tourism.gov.in ; vietnamnews.vn; bambooroutes.com; vietnamlawmagazine.vn
- **Official License / Permit Link**: [https://tourism.gov.in](https://tourism.gov.in)
- **LawfulStay URL**: [https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-vietnam-nationwide/](https://lawfulstay.com/regulations/intl-vietnam-nationwide/)
- **Last Verified Date**: 2026-06-23 | **Last Changed Date**: 2026-06-23

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