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Short-term rental operators in St. Louis will start paying a new 3% fee under a new law that also requires operators to get a city business license.
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St. Louis short-term rental operators must pay new 3% city fee - Avalara 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.

Short-term rental (STR) operators spend a lot of time on lodging tax compliance, yet many don’t feel confident they’re getting it right.

44% of short-term rental operators only feel “somewhat confident” their business is compliant with lodging tax rules.
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Short-term rental operators can spend 100+ hours a year on lodging tax compliance - Avalara Forty-four percent of surveyed short-term rental operators say they’re only somewhat confident in their lodging tax compliance, according to a new...

It's Spring Break season. And popular destination, South Padre, is reinforcing their rules for short-term rental guests, taking stronger action against operators.

South Padre Island, Texas, short-term rental operators face consequences for multiple legal violations South Padre Island can revoke a short-term rental operator’s license if they receive three different citations within a 12-month period.

KC is one of the host cities for the World Cup in the U.S. and demand for short-term rentals (STR) in Kansas City are up 292% year over year.

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Kansas City–area short-term rental rules and lodging taxes shift before the World Cup - Avalara As millions of fans head to the 2026 World Cup, Kansas City–area short-term rental operators face new opportunities and evolving registration and...

The regulations require operators of short-term rentals to register every year for a $350 fee. Breaking the rules can result in fines of up to $1,000 for the first offense and $2,000 for repeat offenses.
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New Cape Coral, Florida, vacation rental rules include $350 fee, steep penalties - Avalara Cape Coral, Florida now requires short-term rental owners to pay a $350 registration fee and face fines of up to $2,000 for violations.

As of January 12, 2026, short-term rental (STR) owners in Maine’s unorganized territories are required to register with the state. They have 180 days from the effective date of the rule to notify the state. Registration doesn’t require paying a fee or obtaining a permit.
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New Maine rule requires short-term rental registration in unorganized territories A new Maine rule effective January 12, 2026, requires short-term rental owners in unorganized territories to register with the Land Use Planning...

Since 2023, Clark County has issued only 174 licenses, according to the lawsuit, which alleges that the brief application window and slow processing amount to a ban on short-term rentals.
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Nevada court halts Clark County short-term rental licensing and penalty rules pending appeal Clark County, Nevada, is appealing a court ruling that prevents enforcement of a short-term rental ordinance that includes licensing requirements...

Some California cities and counties already require short-term rental marketplaces to submit data on listings and/or include license numbers in listings. These include Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, and Monterey County.
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California SB 346 gives cities and counties green light to increase regulation of facilitators such as Airbnb and Vrbo A new California law allows cities and counties to require Airbnb, Vrbo, and other STR marketplaces to share listing data, report regularly, and...

In West Maui, apartment-zoned STRs will be required to cease operations by January 1, 2029. In the rest of the county, the deadline for phaseout will be January 1, 2031.
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Bill 9 phases out Maui short-term rentals in apartment zones by 2031 Controversial Maui legislation aims to turn thousands of short-term rentals into housing for locals

The latest provisions of the city’s short-term rental ordinance include harsher penalties for breaking the rules.
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Galveston short-term rental law update: key changes for hosts Galveston tightens STR rules with registration requirements, lodging tax compliance, and steeper penalties.

Ocean City, Maryland, has extended its pause on new short-term rental (STR) permits through January 3, 2027.
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Ocean City, Maryland, extends moratorium on new short-term rental permits in R1, MH zones New STR permits in residential districts remain on hold in Ocean City, Maryland, until 2027 as officials weigh rules including minimum stays and...

For visitors traveling in Alabama, short-term rentals (STRs) are a popular hospitality option.

STR operation in Alabama is largely regulated by local jurisdictions rather than at the state level, except when it comes to tax requirements. Here's what you need to know:

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Everything you wanted to know about Alabama short-term rental rules Short-term rental operators in Alabama need to follow state and local rules on taxes and operations.