Regulations
New York City Short-Term Rental License: The Complete 2026 Guide
New York City has the strictest short-term rental regulations in the US. Local Law 18 requires hosts to be present…
New York City has the strictest short-term rental regulations in the US. Local Law 18 requires hosts to be present…
Los Angeles allows short-term rentals — but only in your primary residence. The Home-Sharing Ordinance limits un-hosted rentals to 120…
Denver allows short-term rentals — with one big catch: primary residence only. Investment properties cannot be licensed for STR use…
New Orleans has some of the most restrictive STR rules in the country. The French Quarter is banned, CSTR permits…
San Antonio offers one of the most affordable short-term rental licensing structures in any major US city. Type 1 permits…
Scottsdale is one of Arizona’s premier STR markets — luxury properties averaging $47,893/year. The city has a structured licensing process…
Charlotte is one of the most accessible STR markets in the Southeast. A zoning permit ($100) and a business license…
Houston launched a new short-term rental ordinance effective January 1, 2026. Hosts must obtain a city permit ($308.10 total fee),…
Dallas is currently in a state of regulatory flux. The city passed a new STR ordinance requiring a $404 registration,…
Charleston is one of the Southeast’s top STR destinations, averaging $84,506/year. The city requires owner-occupancy in residential zones plus two…