Houston’s New STR Rules Are Three Months Old. Neighbors Say Nothing Has Changed.
Houston adopted its first STR ordinance in April 2025 and started enforcement April 1, 2026. Five weeks in, residents report…
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The Cities That Tried to Restrict STRs Are Rolling Back Their Own Rules. What the Reversals Tell Us About 2026.
At least five U.S. municipalities have reversed, delayed, or loosened their own STR restrictions since late 2025. Pullman WA is…
Traverse City MI Short-Term Rental Market 2026. What StaySTRA Data Shows for the Great Lakes Wine Country Market
Traverse City Michigan STR market analysis for 2026 with StaySTRA data on occupancy, ADR, revenue, seasonal trends, and DSCR investment…
Hermosa Beach Tried to Ban STRs in the Coastal Zone. A Court Blocked It. Now the California Coastal Commission Gets to Decide.
The Hermosa Beach STR ban in the coastal zone was ruled unenforceable on March 26, 2026. The California Coastal Commission…
Tisbury Said No. Martha’s Vineyard’s Only Short-Term Rental Cap Survives a Fierce Town Meeting Battle.
Tisbury voters rejected cap removal and a Community Impact Fee at their April 2026 Town Meeting, but enforcement data shows…
D.C.’s Short-Term Rental Regulation Amendment Act of 2026. Renters Can Now Host. What It Actually Means.
Mayor Bowser introduced Bill B26-0647 to allow D.C. renters to list their primary residence as a short-term rental on Airbnb…
Sedona AZ Short-Term Rental Market 2026. What StaySTRA Data Shows for One of Americas Most Competitive STR Destinations
StaySTRA data shows Sedona STRs averaging $440 ADR and $83,895 in annual revenue across 1,805 listings. Occupancy has fallen from…
A Fire That Killed Two Sisters Is Now a Law. What Maryland STR Hosts Are Doing to Make Sure It Never Happens at Their Property.
Two sisters died in a vacation rental fire with no working smoke detectors. Their mother turned grief into legislation. Now…
New York Checked on Its Airbnb Hosts. 27% Are Already Breaking the Rules.
NYC Office of Special Enforcement found that 27% of approved short-term rental hosts are violating Local Law 18 by renting…
They Run Three STRs in One of America’s Most Regulated Cities. Here Is What It Actually Takes.
Professional STR operators in Austin and Nashville are turning compliance into a competitive advantage. While 75% of Austin listings face…
