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City-by-city breakdowns of short-term rental permit requirements, night caps, taxes, and renewal deadlines. Written by people who actually track these regulations.
Guides & Reference
Short-Term Rental Permits in the US: Complete Guide (2026)
Requirements by city, how to apply, night caps, renewal timelines, fines, and what happens when a permit lapses. Covers all 11 major markets.
How to Check STR Permit Eligibility Before Buying a Property (2026 Guide)
Redfin and Zillow won't tell you if a property can legally be rented on Airbnb. Here is how to check zoning, permit caps, and HOA rules before you make an offer.
City Permit Guides
Updated February 2026 · 11 citiesAustin Rental Permit Guide 2026: STR License Requirements, Costs and Deadlines
2-year license, July 2026 platform enforcement, Type 1/2/3 distinctions, and HOT platform remittance rules explained.
Nashville Rental Permit Guide 2026: STR Permit Requirements, Zoning and Renewal
Owner-occupied vs non-owner rules, which zones allow investor permits, Fire Marshal inspection, and the non-transferability trap.
Portland Rental Permit Guide 2026: ASTR Requirements and the 95-Night Cap
Owner-occupancy required for 270 days, 95 unhosted night cap, Type A vs Type B permits, and the Oregon ID verification process.
Denver Rental Permit Guide 2026: STR License Requirements and Primary Residence Rules
Two licenses required, primary-residence-only rule, the felony risk for misrepresentation, and how tenant rentals work.
New York City Short-Term Rental Permit Guide 2026: Local Law 18 Registration
OSE registration, mandatory host presence, the 2-guest maximum, fines up to $5,000, and why NYC lost 80% of its Airbnb listings.
Los Angeles Rental Permit Guide 2026: Home-Sharing Registration and 120-Night Cap
Primary residence only, 120 unhosted night cap, Extended Home-Sharing permit, RSO restrictions, and fines up to $2,000/day.
Miami Rental Permit Guide 2026: STR Rules in Miami Beach vs City of Miami
Miami Beach bans STRs in most residential zones. City of Miami has separate rules. Florida DBPR state license required everywhere.
Chicago Rental Permit Guide 2026: Shared Housing vs Vacation Rental License
Two license types, monthly data reporting added in 2025, building eligibility restrictions, and Chicago's layered 17-21% tax rate.
Houston Rental Permit Guide 2026: New STR Certificate of Registration
Houston's first STR ordinance took effect January 1, 2026. $275 application fee, annual renewal, deed restrictions still apply.
San Antonio Rental Permit Guide 2026: STR Permit Requirements and HOT Tax
Annual permit, permit number required in listings, historic district rules, and the 17% combined Hotel Occupancy Tax.
Palm Springs Rental Permit Guide 2026: STRO Permit and the 26-Contract Cap
Unique 26-contract annual limit (not nights), Homeshare vs Vacation Rental permits, STR-free zones, and noise enforcement.
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