How many US cities have regulations for short-term rentals?

Based on our database of 49 major US cities, 12 cities match the criteria for this guide: Planning to rent during the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Here are the short-term rental regulations for every US host city.

How often do STR regulations change?

Short-term rental regulations change frequently as cities adapt their policies. We verify our data against official .gov sources and update regularly, but always confirm current requirements with your local government before listing.

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)

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

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held across the US, Canada, and Mexico, with matches in 12 US cities from June to July 2026. Demand for short-term rentals in host cities is expected to surge, with some analysts projecting nightly rates 2-4x above normal for match weekends. If you're planning to list your property during the tournament, now is the time to understand your city's STR regulations and secure the necessary permits. Some host cities may introduce temporary regulations or enforcement surges ahead of the event — monitor your local government announcements closely.

Cities

States

Platform Tax

With Day Limits

City	Status	Permit Fee	Tax Rate	Day Limit
Atlanta, Georgia (WC)	Legal with Permit	$150/year	8% Hotel/Motel Tax + sales tax	No limit
Boston, Massachusetts (WC)	Legal but Limited	$25 registration fee	6.5% state excise + 6% city convention center tax	No limit
Dallas, Texas (WC)	Restricted	$285 registration fee	13% Hotel Occupancy Tax (7% city + 6% state)	No limit
Houston, Texas (WC)	Legal with Permit	$90 registration fee	13% Hotel Occupancy Tax (7% city + 6% state)	No limit
Kansas City, Missouri (WC)	Legal with Permit	$250/year permit fee	7.5% Transient Guest Tax + sales tax	No limit
Los Angeles, California (WC)	Legal but Limited	$89 registration fee + $850 annual platform fee	14% Transient Occupancy Tax	120 days
Miami, Florida (WC)	Restricted	$150 city certificate + state DBPR license fee	13% (6% state + 5% county tourist dev. + 2% city resort tax)	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
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (WC)	Legal with Permit	$50 Limited Lodging license	8.5% Hotel Tax + sales tax	180 days
San Antonio, Texas (WC)	Legal with Permit	Type 1 $300/3 years; Type 2 $450/3 years; $200 application fee	16.75% Hotel Occupancy Tax (6% state + 9% city + 1.75% county)	No limit
San Francisco, California (WC)	Legal but Limited	$450 registration fee	14% Transient Occupancy Tax	90 days
Seattle, Washington (WC)	Legal with Permit	$75/year short-term rental operator license	15.6% combined lodging tax (state + county + city)	No limit

City-by-City Highlights

Atlanta, Georgia Legal with Permit

Owner-occupied and investor-owned units both allowed with a Short-Term Rental License. Must pass fire inspection and provide 24/7 local contact.

Permit: $150/year Tax: 8% Hotel/Motel Tax + sales tax Max fine: $1,000/day for operating without permit

Boston, Massachusetts Legal but Limited

Only primary-residence units may be listed as STRs. Investor-owned (non-owner-occupied) short-term rentals are prohibited. Must register with the city and carry $1M liability insurance.

Permit: $25 registration fee Tax: 6.5% state excise + 6% city convention center tax Max fine: $300/day for unregistered listing

Dallas, Texas Restricted

Dallas banned non-owner-occupied STRs in residential single-family zoning districts effective April 2023. Owner-occupied or 'hosted' stays and multifamily/commercial zoning remain allowed with registration.

Permit: $285 registration fee Tax: 13% Hotel Occupancy Tax (7% city + 6% state) Max fine: $500–$2,000/violation

Houston, Texas Legal with Permit

Houston has no zoning code, so STRs are broadly permitted. Hosts must register, collect HOT, and meet fire-safety and parking standards. Deed-restricted communities may impose additional restrictions.

Permit: $90 registration fee Tax: 13% Hotel Occupancy Tax (7% city + 6% state) Max fine: $500/day for non-compliance

Kansas City, Missouri Legal with Permit

Short-term rental permits required for all listings. Both owner-occupied and investor-owned properties are eligible. Must maintain guest registry and provide local emergency contact within 30 minutes.

Permit: $250/year permit fee Tax: 7.5% Transient Guest Tax + sales tax Max fine: $500/offense for operating without permit

Los Angeles, California Legal but Limited

Home-Sharing Ordinance limits STRs to primary residences with a 120-day annual cap (extendable with Enhanced Plan). Registration required. RSO (rent-stabilized) units generally prohibited.

Permit: $89 registration fee + $850 annual platform fee Tax: 14% Transient Occupancy Tax Limit: 120 days/year Max fine: $2,000–$5,000/violation (up to triple for repeat offenses)

Miami, Florida Restricted

STRs restricted to commercially zoned or mixed-use areas. Single-family residential neighborhoods generally prohibit STRs. State preemption law limits some local regulations. Both city Certificate of Use and state DBPR license required.

Permit: $150 city certificate + state DBPR license fee Tax: 13% (6% state + 5% county tourist dev. + 2% city resort tax) Max fine: $20,000 lien per violation by code enforcement

New York City, New York Effectively Banned

Local Law 18 (2023) requires hosts to register with OSE, be present during stays, and limits guests to 2. Entire-apartment rentals under 30 days are effectively banned. Only hosted stays with the owner present are permitted.

Permit: $145 registration fee (OSE) Tax: 5.875% hotel room occupancy tax + state/city sales tax Max fine: $5,000 first offense; up to $7,500 for subsequent violations

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Legal with Permit

Limited Lodging license required. Primary residence only, capped at 180 days/year for unhosted rentals. Hosted (owner-present) stays have no day cap. Must carry liability insurance.

Permit: $50 Limited Lodging license Tax: 8.5% Hotel Tax + sales tax Limit: 180 days/year Max fine: $300/day for unlicensed rental

San Antonio, Texas Legal with Permit

Two-tier permit system (Type 1 owner-occupied, Type 2 investment). Type 2 STRs capped at 12.5% of housing per blockface; platforms must remove listings without valid permit numbers.

Permit: Type 1 $300/3 years; Type 2 $450/3 years; $200 application fee Tax: 16.75% Hotel Occupancy Tax (6% state + 9% city + 1.75% county) Max fine: Up to $500 per offense; each day is a separate violation; permit revocation up to 3 years

San Francisco, California Legal but Limited

Primary residence only, with a 90-day cap on unhosted stays (unlimited for hosted stays). Hosts must register, carry $500K liability insurance, and pass a fire/safety inspection. Rent-controlled units face additional restrictions.

Permit: $450 registration fee Tax: 14% Transient Occupancy Tax Limit: 90 days/year Max fine: $1,000/day for illegal hosting

Seattle, Washington Legal with Permit

Both owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied units may be licensed. Operators may list up to 2 units. A platform license is also required for listing sites. Must collect and remit all applicable lodging taxes.

Permit: $75/year short-term rental operator license Tax: 15.6% combined lodging tax (state + county + city) Max fine: $500/day for operating without a license