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St. Louis approves new short-term rental fee

A new law in St. Louis, Missouri requires short-term rental operators to pay a 3% fee on rental income and obtain a city business license. ...Continued

Ocean City, Maryland, repeals moratorium on new short-term rentals

New short-term rental permits are once again allowed in Ocean City’s residential districts. Here’s what operators need to know about local laws and Maryland lodging taxes....Continued

Demand is high for Kansas City short-term rentals — and local governments are looking to reap the benefits

Del Mar and Encinitas can enforce new rules, including permit caps and minimum stays, after California Coastal Commission approval. Pacifica awaits a decision. ...Continued

California Coastal Commission approves new short-term rental rules in Del Mar and Encinitas, while Pacifica waits

Del Mar and Encinitas can enforce new rules, including permit caps and minimum stays, after California Coastal Commission approval. Pacifica awaits a decision. ...Continued

South Padre Island reinforces short-term rental operator responsibility for guest behavior

South Padre Island can revoke a short-term rental operator’s license if they receive three different citations within a 12-month period....Continued

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

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