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Mountain West
Denver, CO
Strict EnforcementDenver requires STR licenses and limits non-primary residences. Check current city regulations before investing.
Park City, UT
Park City requires STR licenses and has occupancy limits. HOA restrictions are common in condo complexes.
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV
South Lake Tahoe (CA) has strict STR caps and lottery system. Incline Village (NV) is more permissive.
Breckenridge, CO
Summit County requires STR licenses. HOA and condo association rules are common restrictions.
Southwest
Austin, TX
Strict EnforcementAustin requires STR licenses with Type 1 (owner-occupied) and Type 2 (non-owner) distinctions. Type 2 licenses are limited in residential areas.
Scottsdale, AZ
Moderate EnforcementArizona state law generally protects STR rights, but Scottsdale requires registration and has noise/party ordinances.
Phoenix, AZ
Arizona preempts local STR bans but Phoenix requires registration and responds to verified complaints.
Joshua Tree, CA
San Bernardino County requires STR registration and has occupancy limits. Some areas have moratoriums.
Sedona, AZ
Sedona has implemented STR regulations including registration requirements and neighborhood occupancy caps.
Big Bear, CA
San Bernardino County requires STR permits. Big Bear has additional local requirements.
Las Vegas, NV
Strict EnforcementClark County has been tightening STR regulations significantly. Unincorporated Clark County enacted strict enforcement of Chapters 7.100 and 7.110 in 2025, effectively eliminating most STRs outside the City of Las Vegas proper. The City of Las Vegas requires a business license and short-term rental permit.
Southeast
Nashville, TN
Strict EnforcementNashville has strict STR regulations with permits required. Non-owner occupied permits are limited in residential zones.
Miami, FL
Strict EnforcementMiami Beach has strict regulations limiting STRs in many areas. Miami proper is more STR-friendly but check specific zones.
Savannah, GA
Savannah requires STVR permits with different zones having different rules. Historic district has specific guidelines.
Charleston, SC
Charleston has overlay zones restricting STRs in parts of the peninsula. County islands have different rules.
Gatlinburg, TN
Sevier County is very STR-friendly. Minimal regulations compared to many markets.
Gulf Shores, AL
Gulf Shores requires STR permits but is generally welcoming to vacation rentals.
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans has strict STR regulations with residential and commercial license types. French Quarter has specific rules.
Tampa, FL
Hillsborough County requires STR registration. Regulations vary by specific municipality.
Pigeon Forge, TN
Sevier County is very STR-friendly with minimal regulation.
Destin, FL
Okaloosa County has STR regulations but the area is generally vacation-rental friendly.
Orlando, FL
Osceola County (Kissimmee) is vacation-rental friendly. Orange County has more restrictions in residential areas.
Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach has STR registration requirements. Check specific zone regulations.
Key West, FL
Key West has strict STR regulations with transient license requirements. Limited licenses available.
Sarasota, FL
Moderate EnforcementSarasota 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, FL
Moderate EnforcementSt. 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, FL
Moderate EnforcementJacksonville 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, FL
Moderate EnforcementCape 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.