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New fees, fines for Cape Coral short-term rentals go into effect

A new Maine rule effective January 12, 2026, requires short-term rental owners in unorganized territories to register with the Land Use Planning Commission. ...Continued

Maine requires short-term rental operators in unorganized territories to register

A new Maine rule effective January 12, 2026, requires short-term rental owners in unorganized territories to register with the Land Use Planning Commission. ...Continued

Clark County, Nevada, will appeal ruling in short-term rental lawsuit

Clark County, Nevada, is appealing a court ruling that prevents enforcement of a short-term rental ordinance that includes licensing requirements and daily fines....Continued

California law gives local governments authority to require data from short-term rental marketplaces

A new California law allows cities and counties to require Airbnb, Vrbo, and other STR marketplaces to share listing data, report regularly, and face fines for noncompliance....Continued

Galveston short-term rental operators face new rules under latest ordinance

Galveston tightens STR rules with registration requirements, lodging tax compliance, and steeper penalties....Continued

New Maui law could phase out more than 6,000 short-term rentals

Controversial Maui legislation aims to turn thousands of short-term rentals into housing for locals...Continued

Hilton Head Island adds new short-term rental rules

New Hilton Head STR regulations require permit numbers in advertisements, safety systems, HOA authorization, and more....Continued

Nantucket voters approve measure legalizing short-term rentals across island

New Nantucket law allows short-term rentals in almost every zone, quashing legal challenges...Continued

Colorado voters approve new lodging taxes impacting short-term rentals

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled parts of New Orleans short-term rental law unconstitutional, opening the door for companies to operate STRs while keeping most restrictions intact....Continued

Court rules businesses can obtain New Orleans short-term rental permits

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled parts of New Orleans short-term rental law unconstitutional, opening the door for companies to operate STRs while keeping most restrictions intact....Continued