November 21st, 2022
SHORT-TERM RENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS BY STATE
Short-term rental regulations are ever-changing, making compliance crucial for property owners and Airbnb hosts.
Our state-by-state guide highlights local laws for vacation rentals, including short-term rental insurance requirements, safety standards, registration obligations, and more.
Regulations vary by town, city, county, and state, so stay informed on regulations in your area to ensure your short-term rental business runs smoothly and legally.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
D.C.
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Alabama has implemented vacation rental regulations in Tuscaloosa, Orange Beach, Smith Station, Mobile, and Auburn.
Alaska has implemented vacation rental regulations in Palmer.
Arizona has implemented vacation rental regulations in Paradise Valley and Phoenix.
Arkansas has implemented vacation rental regulations in Fayetteville and Hot Springs.
Northern California has implemented vacation rental regulations in San Mateo County, Sonoma County, San Francisco, San Leandro, and Santa Rosa.
Southern California has implemented vacation rental regulations in Del Mar, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Dana Point, West Hollywood, Palm Desert, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Newport Beach, and Laguna.
Colorado has implemented vacation rental regulations in various counties and cities like Arvada, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek County, Denver, Grand County, Leadville, Longmont, Salida, Summit Country, and Vail.
Connecticut has implemented vacation rental regulations in Hartford.
Current Airbnb laws and regulations in D.C.
Delaware has implemented vacation rental regulations in Dover.
Florida has implemented vacation rental regulations in Fort Pierce, Hollywood, Marco Island, Maimi Beach, Orlando, and Palm Beach County
Georgia has implemented vacation rental regulations in Atlanta, Cherokee County, Rebun County, Savannah, South Fulton, and Tybee Island.
Hawaii has implemented vacation rental regulations in Honolulu.
Idaho has implemented vacation rental regulations in Boise.
Illinois has updated regulations in Chicago.
Indiana has implemented vacation rental regulations in City of Carmel and Indianapolis.
Kansas has implemented vacation rental regulations in Lawrence.
Kentucky has implemented vacation rental regulations in Louisville, Bowling Green, Boone.
Louisiana has implemented vacation rental regulations in New Orleans.
Maine has implemented vacation rental regulations in Freeport and Kennebunkport.
Maryland has implemented vacation rental regulations in Montgomery, Baltimore, Gaithersburg and Prince George County.
Massachusetts has implemented vacation rental regulations in Mashpee, Boston, Quincy, Revere.
Michigan has implemented vacation rental regulations in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Butcherville, Traverse City, Manistee, Clay Township.
Minnesota has implemented vacation rental regulations in Minneapolis, Crow Wing County, Rochester, Roseville, and Duluth.
Mississippi has implemented vacation rental regulations in Gulfport.
Missouri has implemented vacation rental regulations for Kansas City, Jefferson City, and Lake Ozark.
Montana has implemented vacation rental regulations statewide and in Bozeman.
Nebraska provides overarching guidelines while empowering local jurisdictions to craft specific regulations that align with their unique community needs. Read more here
Nevada has implemented vacation rental regulations in Clark County, Henderson, Las Vegas, and Washoe County.
New Hampshire has implemented vacation rental regulations in Freedom, Gilford, Lincoln, and Meredith. Read more here
New Jersey has implemented vacation rental regulations in Jersey City, Atlantic City, Point Pleasant Beach, and Asbury Park.
New Mexico has implemented vacation rental regulations in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos. Read more here
New York has implemented vacation rental regulations in Buffalo, Catskill, Coldsprings, Lake Placid, New York City, Southampton, Village of the Branch
North Carolina had implemented vacation rental regulations in Wilmington, Asheville, Raleigh, Southport.
North Dakota offers broad short-term rental guidelines, allowing local jurisdictions to tailor regulations that fit their communities. Read more here
Ohio has implemented vacation rental regulations in Columbus and Cincinnati.
Oregon has implemented vacation rental regulations in Portland, Newport, Eugene, and Lincoln County.
Pennsylvania has implemented vacation rental regulations in Bethlehem, Coolbaugh Township, East Stroudsburg, Paupack Township, Philadelphia, and Township of Tobyhanna.
Rhode Island has implemented vacation rental regulations in Providence and Westerly.
South Carolina has implemented vacation rental regulations in Summerville, Charleston, and Mount Pleasant.
South Dakota offers broad short-term rental guidelines and regulations that fit local communities. Read more here
Tennessee has implemented vacation rental regulations in Brentwood, Chattanooga, and Nashville.
Texas has implemented vacation rental regulations for Austin, Arlington, Wimberly, San Antonio, Grapevine, San Antonio, Alpine, Frisco, and Marble Falls.
Utah has implemented vacation rental regulations in Cedar City and Salt Lake County.
Vermont has implemented vacation rental regulations in Killington, Stowe, Burlington, and Statewide.
Virginia has implemented vacation rental regulations in Alexandria, Richmond, and Virginia Beach.
Washington has implemented vacation rental regulations in Bellingham, Seattle, Walla Walla, and Chelan County.
West Virginia offers broad short-term rental guidelines, allowing local jurisdictions to tailor regulations to fit their communities. Read more here.
Wisconsin has implemented vacation rental regulations in Lake Geneva, and Green Bay.
Wyoming has implemented vacation rental regulations in Teton County.
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