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Sarasota updates short-term rental law, including lodging tax compliance

Sarasota short-term rental hosts must provide proof of owner occupancy under ordinance change...Continued

Rhode Island lodging taxes will rise in 2026

Rhode Island whole-home rentals get new tax, and local hotel tax goes up January 1, 2026...Continued

Lodging taxes rise in several Utah counties

New Utah law leads to higher lodging tax rates in several counties...Continued

Hawaii County short-term rental operators must register with county under new law

Hawaii County can fine short-term rental operators up to $10,000 for registration violations under new ordinance...Continued

State of the state: Florida short-term rental rules

Florida STR operators must follow state and local operational, tax regulations...Continued

Austin short-term rental hosts, marketplaces face new regulations

Short-term rental marketplaces are responsible for making sure properties are licensed under new Austin law...Continued

Virginia Beach short-term rentals face criminal penalties for violations

Virginia Beach City Council reinstates criminal penalties for short-term rental infractions. Learn what’s changed and how to comply....Continued

Houston extends short-term rental registration deadline to October 1

Houston, facing technical difficulties, extends short-term rental registration deadline...Continued

Ocean City, Maryland, residents reject short-term rental law in close referendum

Short-term rental operators in Ocean City, Maryland, must still follow existing operational and lodging tax rules despite new ordinance overturn...Continued

Minnesota short-term rentals no longer need to cool their jets on hot tub offerings

“Free the hot tub” law liberates Minnesota short-term rental operators from burdensome pool rules...Continued