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Richmond, Virginia, imposes lodging tax on STRs

Short-term rental hosts in Richmond, Virginia, must now collect the same taxes from guests as hotels...Continued

Dallas bans STRs in residential zones

Officials in Dallas, Texas, have banned short-term rentals (STRs) from neighborhoods zoned for single-family homes. The new regulations come after four years of contentious debate over how to balance ...Continued

New Orleans hits pause on STRs in commercial districts

The New Orleans City Council has banned new short-term rental (STR) permits in the Central Business District and other areas zoned for commercial use for one year. The move follows passage of new rule...Continued

New York City delays enforcement of new STR law to September following lawsuit

New York City officials have delayed enforcement of the city’s new short-term rental (STR) ordinance until September 5. The move comes after Airbnb and three short-term rental hosts sued the city on J...Continued

Colorado law clarifies county powers to regulate STRs

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed a bill clarifying how counties can regulate short-term rentals (STRs)....Continued

Sonoma County tightens STR regulations

Sonoma County, California, has revised its short-term rental (STR) laws in unincorporated areas of the county....Continued

State of the state: North Carolina STR rules

In North Carolina, state laws cover lodging taxes and rental contracts, but short-term rental industry regulations are the responsibility of local governments....Continued

STR hosts must get permits under new law in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina, has passed an ordinance regulating STRs that went into effect May 4....Continued

Kansas City tightens STR regulations

Kansas City, Missouri, passes new STR laws...Continued

Santa Barbara ramps up enforcement against illegal STRs

Santa Barbara City Council approves funding for STR enforcement pilot program...Continued