STR Guides

Curated guides to help you navigate short-term rental regulations.

• Cities Where Airbnb Is Effectively Banned

  These cities have some of the strictest short-term rental regulations in the US, making it extremely difficult or impossible to operate an Airbnb.

  3 cities

• Cities Where Airbnb Is Legal with a Permit

  These cities allow short-term rentals with a straightforward permit process. Get licensed and start hosting.

  24 cities

• Cities with Restricted Short-Term Rentals

  These cities have significant restrictions on short-term rentals including zoning limitations and neighborhood bans.

  9 cities

• Cities with Annual Day Limits for STRs

  These cities cap the number of nights per year you can rent your property as a short-term rental.

  9 cities

• Cities Where Airbnb Collects Taxes Automatically

  In these cities, platforms like Airbnb and VRBO automatically collect and remit occupancy taxes on behalf of hosts.

  43 cities

• Cities Where Hosts Must Collect Taxes Themselves

  In these cities, Airbnb and VRBO do NOT automatically collect taxes. Hosts are personally responsible for tax collection and remittance.

  6 cities

• 2026 World Cup Host City STR Regulations

  Planning to rent during the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Here are the short-term rental regulations for every US host city.

  12 cities

• Cities with the Cheapest STR Permits

  Looking for affordable markets to start hosting? These cities have some of the lowest permit fees for short-term rental operators.

  49 cities