California SB 346 and Your STR. What the New Facilitator Act Means for Hosts
California SB 346 took effect January 1, 2026, giving cities new power to require Airbnb, Vrbo, and other platforms to…
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The Real Impact of Mauis Vacation Rental Phase-Out Who Wins, Who Loses, Whats Next
Maui is phasing out 7,000 vacation rentals under Bill 9. UHERO projects 1,900 lost jobs and a 900 million dollar…
Orange County vs. Osceola County Understanding Orlando’s Divided STR Rulebook
Orlando STR regulations differ sharply between Orange and Osceola counties. Learn exact permit fees, zoning rules, and step-by-step compliance for…
Hawaii Short-Term Rental Laws 2026 County-by-County Guide to Maui’s Ban, Oahu’s Permits, and What’s Next
Hawaii's four counties each regulate short-term rentals differently. This 2026 guide breaks down Maui's 7,000-unit phase-out, Oahu's contested permit system,…
Houston First-Ever STR Ordinance — What Every Host Needs to Know
Houston's first comprehensive STR ordinance took effect January 1, 2026. Registration, $1M liability insurance, human trafficking training, and fines up…
Asheville Short-Term Rental Regulations: Permits, Zoning, and the 2026 Rules Hosts Must Follow
Asheville bans whole-home STRs in most zones. Here is what the homestay permit actually requires, how taxes stack to 16.75%,…
The STR Insurance Crisis Why Hosts Are Getting Dropped and What It Means
Standard homeowners insurance won't cover your STR. AirCover isn't real insurance. And the property insurance market is in crisis. Here's…
Savannah Short-Term Rental Regulations: Historic District Rules, Permits, and the 2026 Landscape
Savannah's STVR rules are among the most detailed in Georgia. Learn the permit types, cap system, tax obligations, and enforcement…
What Happens When a City Bans Airbnb? The Data from 5 Cities That Tried
NYC banned Airbnb. Dallas tried and got blocked. Maui is phasing out 6,200 rentals. We tracked the real data across…
Who’s Actually Enforcing STR Laws A City-by-City Report Card
We graded 10 major cities on their STR enforcement. From NYC's nuclear option to Dallas's paper ban, here's which cities…
