Arizona
3 citiesPhoenix
Arizona
State preemption protects STR rights. TPT license required, 5.6% state + local bed tax. One of the most investor-friendly markets in the US.
View Full RegulationsScottsdale
Arizona
Protected by AZ state law. Registration required, nuisance ordinances in place. Popular luxury STR market with strong tourism demand.
View Full RegulationsSedona
Arizona
Protected by AZ state preemption. City registration and TPT license required. 3% city + 5.6% county + state taxes. Business license required.
View Full RegulationsCalifornia
4 citiesLos Angeles
California
Primary residence requirement, 120-day annual cap. Home-sharing registration mandatory. 14% TOT. Heavy enforcement against non-compliant operators.
View Full RegulationsSan Diego
California
Tiered license system with caps. Non-primary residence STRs limited to 1% of housing units per community. 10.5% TOT plus tourism fees.
View Full RegulationsLake Tahoe
California
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.
View Full RegulationsPalm Springs
California
VHR registration required with zone restrictions. 11.5% TOT. 24/7 local contact required. No more than 2 events per month with guest limits.
View Full RegulationsColorado
3 citiesDenver
Colorado
Primary residence requirement enforced. STR license mandatory with proof of residency. 10.75% lodger's tax. Active enforcement program.
View Full RegulationsBreckenridge
Colorado
STR license required with safety inspection. 10.725% lodging tax. Zone-based regulations with overlay districts. Bear-proof trash containers mandatory.
View Full RegulationsVail
Colorado
STR license required with annual renewal. 10.4% lodging tax. Specific rules for Lionshead and Vail Village areas. Wildlife protection ordinances enforced.
View Full RegulationsFlorida
6 citiesMiami
Florida
Certificate of Use required. 13% total bed tax (state + county + city). Varies by neighborhood - Miami Beach has stricter rules than mainland Miami.
View Full RegulationsOrlando
Florida
Tourism-friendly regulations. State license and local registration required. 12.5% combined taxes. Resort-zoned areas ideal for STR investment.
View Full RegulationsTampa
Florida
State DBPR license required. Local BTR registration in some areas. 13% combined tourist tax. Varies by unincorporated Hillsborough vs City of Tampa.
View Full RegulationsJacksonville
Florida
State DBPR license required. No additional local STR permit. 13% combined tourist development tax. Beach areas like Jacksonville Beach have separate rules.
View Full RegulationsDestin
Florida
City vacation rental license required. 5% Okaloosa TDT + 6% FL sales tax + 1% discretionary. Annual inspections. Display license number in listings.
View Full RegulationsKey West
Florida
Transient license cap in effect. No new licenses in residential areas. 12.5% TDT. Existing license transfers highly regulated. Historic district restrictions.
View Full RegulationsGeorgia
2 citiesSavannah
Georgia
STVR permit required with zoning restrictions. Historic district has specific rules. 6% state + 6% local HOT. Annual renewal and inspections required.
View Full RegulationsAtlanta
Georgia
STR permit required with annual renewal. 8% state + 8% city hotel/motel tax. Owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied have different requirements. Neighborhoods vary.
View Full RegulationsNorth Carolina
2 citiesAsheville
North Carolina
STR permit required from Buncombe County. Homestay vs whole-house permits. 4% county + 6% state occupancy tax. Some neighborhood restrictions apply.
View Full RegulationsCharlotte
North Carolina
No STR-specific permit required. Privilege license and 6% state + 6% local occupancy tax. Zoning allows STRs in most areas. HOA rules may vary.
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5 citiesAustin
Texas
Type 1 (owner-occupied) and Type 2 (non-owner) licenses. Type 2 has density limits and zone restrictions. 15% combined HOT. Noise monitoring recommended.
View Full RegulationsDallas
Texas
Registration required but no density caps or strict zoning restrictions. 13% combined HOT (7% local + 6% state). HOA rules may apply.
View Full RegulationsHouston
Texas
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.
View Full RegulationsSan Antonio
Texas
STR registration required with safety inspection. 15% combined HOT (9% local + 6% state). Additional restrictions in historic districts.
View Full RegulationsFort Worth
Texas
No STR-specific permit required beyond business license. 13% combined HOT (7% local + 6% state). HOA rules and deed restrictions may apply.
View Full RegulationsUtah
2 citiesSalt Lake City
Utah
STR license required with annual renewal. 12.5% combined transient room tax. Primary residence rules in some zones. Business license and safety inspection required.
View Full RegulationsPark City
Utah
Nightly Rental License required. Zone-specific rules apply. 12.1% combined tax rate. Parking and snow removal requirements. Popular ski resort market.
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