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)

Disclaimer: General information only — not legal advice. Verify with your local government.

City	Status	Permit Fee	Tax Rate	Day Limit
Maui County, Hawaii	Effectively Banned	Set by annual budget ordinance — contact Planning Dept for current amount	~18% combined (11% state TAT + 3% county MCTAT + 4% GET)	No limit
New York City, New York (WC)	Effectively Banned	$145 registration fee (OSE)	5.875% hotel room occupancy tax + state/city sales tax	No limit
Salt Lake City, Utah	Effectively Banned	Contact city for current details	~12.17% combined (state + local sales + county TRT + municipal TRT)	No limit