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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

A year of change for short-term rentals: 2025 regulation trends and 2026 outlook

Explore the biggest short-term rental law and tax trends shaping the STR industry in 2026, including World Cup event rules, new state lodging taxes, and stricter local enforcement....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

Ocean City, Maryland, halts new short-term rental permits in residential zones for another year

New STR permits in residential districts remain on hold in Ocean City, Maryland, until 2027 as officials weigh rules including minimum stays and license caps....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

Avalara MyLodgeTax and OwnerRez partner to simplify lodging tax compliance

Avalara integrates with OwnerRez property management software to automate lodging tax compliance for short term rental operatos ...Continued

Honolulu raises short-term rental registration fees

State of the state: Alabama short-term rental rules

Short-term rental operators in Alabama need to follow state and local rules on taxes and operations....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