Short-term rental rules, market by market

United States

US state · Verified Oct 2026

Alabama

STR status

Set locally

Permit

DependsCity business license (e.g. Huntsville)

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United States

US state · Verified Oct 2026

Alaska

STR status

Set locally

Permit

DependsLocal registration (borough/city)

Max fine

$100per day (Juneau)

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Americas

Country · Verified Oct 2026

Argentina

STR status

Set locally

Permit

DependsLocal permit (city / province)

Max fine

Up to 1,000 unidades fijasunregistered (CABA)

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United States

US state · Verified Oct 2026

Arizona

STR status

Allowed

Permit

RequiredTPT license (AZ Dept. of Revenue)

Night cap

No cap

Max fine

Up to $3,500 or 3 nights' rentper violation (3rd+)

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United States

US state · Verified Oct 2026

Arkansas

STR status

Set locally

Permit

DependsCity STR business license (some cities)

Max fine

Up to $4,000per offense, Hot Springs

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Europe

City · Verified Oct 2026

Athens

STR status

Restricted zones

Permit

RequiredAMA registration number (AADE)

Max fine

50% of income (min €20,000)frozen districts 1–3

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United States

City · Verified Oct 2026

Austin

STR status

Allowed with licence

Permit

RequiredSTR licence (City of Austin)

Max fine

Up to $500per day

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Oceania

Country · Verified Oct 2026

Australia

STR status

Set locally

Permit

DependsState register in NSW & WA; varies

Night cap

Set locally

Max fine

Up to A$1 millionindividuals, NSW Tier 1

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Europe

Country · Verified Oct 2026

Austria

STR status

Set locally

Permit

DependsVaries; Vienna >90 days: MA 37 permit

Night cap

Set locally

Max fine

Up to €50,000per offence (Vienna)

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Asia

City · Verified Oct 2026

Bali

STR status

Allowed with licence

Permit

RequiredBusiness licence: NIB via OSS

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Asia

City · Verified Oct 2026

Bangkok

STR status

Allowed with licence

Permit

RequiredDOPA notice (≤8 rooms) or hotel licence

Max fine

Up to 20,000 THB+10,000 THB/day ongoing

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Europe

City · Verified Oct 2026

Barcelona

STR status

No new licences

Permit

RequiredHUT licence (Ajuntament / Generalitat)

Max fine

Up to €600,000very serious offence

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Europe

Country · Verified Oct 2026

Belgium

STR status

Allowed with licence

Permit

RequiredRegional tourism registration

Max fine

Up to €41,600per offence (Brussels)

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Americas

City · Verified Oct 2026

Bogota

STR status

Allowed with licence

Permit

RequiredRNT registration (MinCIT)

Max fine

Up to 2,000 SMMLVper sanction (SIC)

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Americas

Country · Verified Oct 2026

Brazil

STR status

Set locally

Permit

DependsCadastur (firms) + local rules

Max fine

Up to R$1,000,000tourism firms (Cadastur)

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Europe

City · Verified Oct 2026

Budapest

STR status

No new licences

Permit

RequiredDistrict notary registration + NTAK

Night cap

Set by district

Max fine

HUF 200,000individuals

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Americas

City · Verified Oct 2026

Buenos Aires

STR status

Allowed with licence

Permit

RequiredTourist rental registry (ENTUR)

Night cap

No cap

Max fine

Up to 1,000 unidades fijasoperating unregistered

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United States

US state · Verified Oct 2026

California

STR status

Set locally

Permit

DependsLocal STR permit (city/county)

Night cap

Set locally

Max fine

$2,422.89per day (Los Angeles)

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