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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

STR owners in Sevier County, Tennessee, must now pay commercial property tax rates

STR owners in Sevier County, Tennessee, must pay 40% commercial property tax rate rather than 25% residential rate....Continued

Local governments turn to technology to help enforce STR laws

STR software helps cities, counties find illegal short-term rentals...Continued

Kansas City, Missouri, voters approve new lodging taxes on STRs

Kansas City, Missouri, voters approve new lodging taxes on STRs...Continued