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Judge strikes down part of Austin STR law

STR owners who were denied Austin permit win in lawsuit...Continued

New Orleans prepared to ban STRs following court ruling

New Orleans City Council prepared to ban STRs after judge puts pause on ordinance...Continued

Savannah lodging taxes rise September 1

Lodging taxes on STRs in Savannah, Georgia, will increase from 6% to 8% on September 1...Continued

How governments put STR lodging taxes to work

Local communities channel STR tax revenues into everything from tourism promotion to conservation...Continued

Judge dismisses Airbnb lawsuit against New York City STR law

New York City short-term rental law to take effect September 5, 2023...Continued

New law requires Memphis STR hosts to have permits

Memphis and Chattanooga pass new rules for STRs...Continued

STRs in Flagstaff, Arizona, must register with city under new law

Ordinance creates stricter rules for STRs in Flagstaff...Continued

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