Airbnb Regulations by City

Denver requires STR licenses and limits non-primary residences. Check current city regulations before investing.

Austin requires STR licenses for rentals under 30 consecutive days. The city adopted significant STR rule changes in 2025, with a stated July 1, 2026 effective date for platform rules. Confirm current implementation with the city.

Nashville has strict STR regulations with permits required. Non-owner occupied permits are limited in residential zones.

Arizona state law generally protects STR rights, but Scottsdale requires registration and has noise/party ordinances.

Miami Beach has strict regulations limiting STRs in many areas. Miami proper is more STR-friendly but check specific zones.

San Diego passed STR regulations in 2022. Mission Beach and some areas have caps. Permits required citywide.

Savannah requires STVR permits with different zones having different rules. Historic district has specific guidelines.

Park City requires STR licenses and has occupancy limits. HOA restrictions are common in condo complexes.

Charleston has overlay zones restricting STRs in parts of the peninsula. County islands have different rules.

South Lake Tahoe (CA) has strict STR caps and lottery system. Incline Village (NV) is more permissive.

Sevier County is very STR-friendly. Minimal regulations compared to many markets.

Gulf Shores requires STR permits but is generally welcoming to vacation rentals.

Arizona preempts local STR bans but Phoenix requires registration and responds to verified complaints.

New Orleans has strict STR regulations with residential and commercial license types. French Quarter has specific rules.

San Bernardino County requires STR registration and has occupancy limits. Some areas have moratoriums.

Hillsborough County requires STR registration. Regulations vary by specific municipality.

Sedona has implemented STR regulations including registration requirements and neighborhood occupancy caps.

Sevier County is very STR-friendly with minimal regulation.

Okaloosa County has STR regulations but the area is generally vacation-rental friendly.

Branson is STR-friendly with minimal regulation. Check specific area rules.

Osceola County (Kissimmee) is vacation-rental friendly. Orange County has more restrictions in residential areas.

Myrtle Beach has STR registration requirements. Check specific zone regulations.

San Bernardino County requires STR permits. Big Bear has additional local requirements.

Summit County requires STR licenses. HOA and condo association rules are common restrictions.

Key West has strict STR regulations with transient license requirements. Limited licenses available.

Short-term rental rules vary sharply between the City of Las Vegas and unincorporated Clark County. The City of Las Vegas requires a business license and short-term rental permit, while Clark County has a separate licensing process and has denied or restricted many applications under its STR code.

Sarasota County requires vacation rental licenses and collects a 5% Tourist Development Tax on top of state sales tax. The city and county have different rules, so investors need to verify which jurisdiction applies.

St. Petersburg has specific zoning requirements for short-term rentals. Vacation rentals are permitted in certain zones but restricted in others, particularly single-family residential areas. State licensing through DBPR is also required.

Jacksonville requires short-term vacation rental registration and compliance with the Duval County tourist development tax. Beach communities (Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach) may have additional local requirements.

Cape Coral requires vacation rental registration with the city and compliance with Lee County's tourist development tax. The city has specific rules about canal usage and dock permits that affect waterfront rental properties.