Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Regulations by State

State preemption protects STR rights. TPT license required, 5.6% state + local bed tax. One of the most investor-friendly markets in the US.

Protected by AZ state law. Registration required, nuisance ordinances in place. Popular luxury STR market with strong tourism demand.

Protected by AZ state preemption. City registration and TPT license required. 3% city + 5.6% county + state taxes. Business license required.

Lake Arrowhead STR rules for 2026: San Bernardino County requires a $1,144 permit, caps occupancy by parcel size (10 to 20 guests), limits permits per parc.

Big Bear STR requires a county license with occupancy limits. 2026 permit rules, fees, and seasonal considerations for mountain resort investors.

Joshua Tree STR requires a county vacation rental license with occupancy limits. 2026 desert resort permit guide and compliance steps.

Mammoth Lakes STR requires a vacation rental permit with occupancy caps. 2026 mountain resort compliance guide for California ski market investors. Free.

Napa Valley STR requires a county permit with wine-country zoning restrictions. 2026 vacation rental guide, fees, and compliance for California investors.

Primary residence requirement, 120-day annual cap. Home-sharing registration mandatory. 14% TOT. Heavy enforcement against non-compliant operators.

Tiered license system with caps. Non-primary residence STRs limited to 1% of housing units per community. 10.5% TOT plus tourism fees.

VHR permit required with caps in effect. El Dorado and Placer counties have different rules. 10-14% TOT depending on location. Bear-proof trash requirements.

VHR registration required with zone restrictions. 11.5% TOT. 24/7 local contact required. No more than 2 events per month with guest limits.

Telluride STR rules for 2026: capped licenses, a $857-per-bedroom regulatory fee, ~17.2% combined taxes, and 29-night caps in residential zones. See what u.

Steamboat Springs STR rules for 2026: green/yellow/red overlay zones, ~$250 annual license, 9% STR tax (18.4%+ combined), and 16-guest caps. Check your zon.

Primary residence requirement enforced. STR license mandatory with proof of residency. 10.75% lodger's tax. Active enforcement program.

STR license required with safety inspection. 10.725% lodging tax. Zone-based regulations with overlay districts. Bear-proof trash containers mandatory.

STR license required with annual renewal. 10.4% lodging tax. Specific rules for Lionshead and Vail Village areas. Wildlife protection ordinances enforced.

St. Augustine, FL STR rules for 2026: $303+ annual registration, fire life-safety inspection, 11.5% lodging tax, and zoning that bans nightly rentals in RS.

Anna Maria Island STR rules in 2026: per-occupant city registration, DBPR licensing, 13% lodging tax, 8-guest caps, annual inspections. See what each city.

Santa Rosa Beach STR rules for 2026: Walton County's $300 vacation-rental certificate, 5% Tourist Development Tax, 1-per-150-sq-ft occupancy, and 30A reven.

Kissimmee STRs are legal in designated zoning districts with a conditional use permit, business tax receipt, state DBPR license, and 13.5% lodging tax. See.

Clearwater Beach STR requires a vacation rental license with occupancy limits. 2026 Florida permit guide and tax rates for beach investors.

Fort Lauderdale STR requires a coastal permit with 11% tourist tax. 2026 license guide, compliance steps, and investor tips.

Naples luxury STR requires a license with zone-dependent occupancy limits. 2026 Florida coastal permit guide, fees, and compliance for investors.

Panama City Beach STR requires a vacation rental license with occupancy caps. 2026 Florida beach market investor guide and permit fees.

Sarasota STR requires a license with zoning-dependent occupancy rules. 2026 Florida coastal investor compliance guide, fees, and permit steps.

Certificate of Use required. 13% total bed tax (state + county + city). Varies by neighborhood - Miami Beach has stricter rules than mainland Miami.

Tourism-friendly regulations. State license and local registration required. 12.5% combined taxes. Resort-zoned areas ideal for STR investment.

State DBPR license required. Local BTR registration in some areas. 13% combined tourist tax. Varies by unincorporated Hillsborough vs City of Tampa.

State DBPR license required. No additional local STR permit. 13% combined tourist development tax. Beach areas like Jacksonville Beach have separate rules.

City vacation rental license required. 5% Okaloosa TDT + 6% FL sales tax + 1% discretionary. Annual inspections. Display license number in listings.

Transient license cap in effect. No new licenses in residential areas. 12.5% TDT. Existing license transfers highly regulated. Historic district restrictions.

Tybee Island, GA STR rules for 2026: city certificate required, 7% room tax (~14% all-in), no new permits in R-1/R-1B/R-2 zones, non-transferable licenses.

Blue Ridge, GA STR rules for 2026: city certificate required, 8% city / 6% county lodging tax, CBD/C-1/R-3 zoning limits, plus a $225 county certificate an.

STVR permit required with zoning restrictions. Historic district has specific rules. 6% state + 6% local HOT. Annual renewal and inspections required.

STR permit required with annual renewal. 8% state + 8% city hotel/motel tax. Owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied have different requirements. Neighborhoods vary.

Orange Beach requires a vacation rental license with beach resort occupancy rules. 2026 Alabama STR compliance guide and permit fees.

Vacation rental license required with annual renewal. 11% lodging tax (5% state + 6% local). Safety inspections and parking requirements. Popular Gulf Coast beach destination.

Maui STR is highly restricted — vacation rentals allowed mainly in resort zones. 2026 Hawaii permit guide, taxes, and compliance for island investors. Free.

Bill 89 severely restricts non-resort STRs. 30-day minimum outside resort zones. ~14.5% combined taxes. Limited permits available with strict enforcement.

Residential STRs allowed with license. Commercial zones have different rules. French Quarter restrictions. 15.75% combined tax rate. Platform accountability enforced.

STR license required with distance restrictions from other STRs. 13.38% room tax. Clark County has different rules than City of Las Vegas. Active enforcement.

Boone, NC restricts whole-home vacation rentals to downtown business zones, requires a $530/year permit, and adds 12.75% lodging tax. See where STRs are ac.

Outer Banks STR regulations vary by county — permits, occupancy rules, and fees required. 2026 NC coastal investor compliance guide.

STR permit required from Buncombe County. Homestay vs whole-house permits. 4% county + 6% state occupancy tax. Some neighborhood restrictions apply.

No STR-specific permit required. Privilege license and 6% state + 6% local occupancy tax. Zoning allows STRs in most areas. HOA rules may vary.

Cannon Beach, OR short-term rental rules for 2026: an "unlimited" permit pool capped at 92 (only ~35 active), 14-day-per-year limits for newcomers, a pendi.

Lincoln City, OR STR rules for 2026: capped R1-5 (194) and R1-RE (91) license zones, multi-year waitlists, 13.5% lodging tax, and a local-rep rule. See if.

Bend requires a vacation rental license with zoning restrictions. 2026 STR permit rules, fees, and compliance steps for Oregon investors.

Accessory STR permit required with primary residence rule. Type A (host present) and Type B (entire home) permits. 11.5% combined lodging tax. 270-day annual cap.

Folly Beach SC caps investor short-term rentals at 800 licenses with a frozen waitlist. See 2026 license fees, ~14% lodging tax, owner-occupied rules, and.

Myrtle Beach requires a vacation rental license with seasonal occupancy rules. 2026 SC beach market STR guide, permit fees, and compliance steps.

Hilton Head STR requires a license with occupancy caps in luxury resort zones. 2026 permit guide, fees, and compliance for SC coastal investors.

Limited permits in residential areas. Historic district restrictions. Business license and STR permit required. 12.5% accommodations tax. Neighbor notification rules.

Wears Valley TN short-term rental rules for 2026: $250 Sevier County permit, annual fire inspection, 12.75% tax, no density caps or primary-residence rule.

Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain STR requires a city license with occupancy rules. 2026 permit guide for Tennessee mountain resort investors.

Pigeon Forge requires an STR license in a Smoky Mountain resort market. 2026 Tennessee permit guide, occupancy rules, and fees for investors.

Chattanooga STR requires a city license with zone-based rules. 2026 permit guide, fees, and compliance steps for Tennessee river city investors.

Sevierville requires a vacation rental license near the Smokies. 2026 Tennessee STR permit rules, fees, and compliance guide for mountain town investors.

Non-owner-occupied permits frozen in most residential zones. Owner-occupied permits available. 6% combined hotel tax. Strong enforcement with significant fines.

Wimberley, TX requires a Council-approved Conditional Use Permit for every STR, charges 13% lodging tax, and has frozen new permits through July 2026. See.

Fredericksburg Hill Country STR requires a vacation rental permit. 2026 licensing rules, fees, and compliance guide for Texas wine country investors. Free.

Galveston requires a vacation rental license for beach properties. 2026 Texas coast STR permit guide, fees, and occupancy rules.

Port Aransas requires a vacation rental license for Texas coast properties. 2026 permit rules, fees, and occupancy compliance guide for investors. Free.

South Padre Island requires a vacation rental license for Texas coastal properties. 2026 permit rules, fees, and occupancy guide for investors.

Type 1 (owner-occupied) and Type 2 (non-owner) licenses. Type 2 has density limits and zone restrictions. 15% combined HOT. Noise monitoring recommended.

Registration required but no density caps or strict zoning restrictions. 13% combined HOT (7% local + 6% state). HOA rules may apply.

No zoning laws and no STR permit required. One of the most STR-friendly major cities in the US. 13% combined HOT. HOA and deed restrictions may apply.

STR registration required with safety inspection. 15% combined HOT (9% local + 6% state). Additional restrictions in historic districts.

No STR-specific permit required beyond business license. 13% combined HOT (7% local + 6% state). HOA rules and deed restrictions may apply.

Moab, UT bans new residential STRs and limits nightly rentals to resort zones. See licensing, the ~14.8% lodging tax, zoning bans, and 2026 market data ins.

St. George requires an STR license in a fast-growing Utah market. 2026 permit rules, zoning requirements, and compliance guide for investors.

STR license required with annual renewal. 12.5% combined transient room tax. Primary residence rules in some zones. Business license and safety inspection required.

Nightly Rental License required. Zone-specific rules apply. 12.1% combined tax rate. Parking and snow removal requirements. Popular ski resort market.

STRA license required with platform registration. 2-unit maximum per operator. 15.6% combined lodging tax. Platforms must verify license numbers.