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Enforcement & Regulation News
Enforcement actions, fines, and rule changes across 1430+ US markets, tracked daily and mapped to the exact jurisdiction.
Lincoln County commissioners have extended the county's moratorium on issuing new short-term rental licenses, locking out any host hoping to enter the market. Meanwhile, the coastal community of Dunes City is heading to the November ballot with a measure that would ban new STRs outright and impose strict on-site host requirements on existing ones. If you operate in this corner of the Oregon coast, the window to act is closing fast.
Read full report →A judge invalidated Folly Beach's short-term rental license cap in August, and on October 13, 2026, the city awarded a $50,000 study contract to determine what comes next. A six-month moratorium on new licenses is in effect while the study runs, with results expected before year-end and a revised ordinance targeted before the 2027 rental season.
Norfolk City Council just approved one of the toughest short-term rental enforcement triggers in Hampton Roads: four documented violations within two years means a two-year operating ban. The vote also caps new vacation rentals in the Willoughby area with a strict 300-foot buffer. Here is what every Norfolk host needs to know right now.
A December 2024 rewrite of Oklahoma City's municipal code raised both the guest-facing tax rate and the annual host license fee. Hosts who haven't revisited their compliance setup since 2023 are likely undercharging guests and underpaying the city. Here's what changed and what to do about it.
A new New York State bill introduced September 30, 2026 would hand the Division of Housing and Community Renewal direct authority to enforce building and fire codes at municipally owned properties, adding a second layer of state scrutiny on top of NYC's already strict short-term rental rules. For hosts already navigating Local Law 18's registration requirements and guest limits, the expansion signals that enforcement pressure is moving up the chain from city to state. Here is what operators need to know right now.
Honolulu's Ordinance 22-7, known as Bill 41, raised the minimum stay outside resort zones to 90 days, effectively ending vacation rentals in most of the city. Hosts operating inside Waikiki and other resort-zoned areas still face a stack of licensing, tax, and registration requirements that carry real financial consequences if ignored. Here is what every Oahu host needs to know right now.
Madison, Alabama has issued 42 violation notices to short-term rental operators who missed the end-of-September permit deadline. With only 15 of 57 active listings in compliance, the city is now tracking listings online and threatening fines of up to $500 a day. Back lodging taxes are also on the table for hosts whose listings are no longer active.
Folly Beach enforces mandatory quiet hours for short-term rentals from 10pm to 10am, and a single violation triggers a $1,047 fine. With new STR licenses effectively frozen and the city actively issuing penalties, hosts must treat noise compliance as an ongoing operating discipline. Here is what the enforcement landscape looks like and what responsible hosts are doing about it.
West Hartford's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously rejected a homeowner challenge to a cease-and-desist order targeting an Airbnb on Pheasant Hill Drive. The owners have now sued in Superior Court, but the broader question of whether short-term rentals are legal in the town's residential zones remains unsettled. Here is what every West Hartford host needs to know right now.
Washoe County has an active short-term rental permitting program, and if your property sits in the unincorporated county, you are required to have a permit or you are operating illegally. Hosts inside the City of Reno or City of Sparks cannot use this county system at all. Here is what every host needs to know right now.
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San Diego Airbnb eviction loophole persists; council amendments expected late October 2026
Hundreds of San Diegans have been evicted from their homes through a loophole in city law that may allow landlords to convert units to short-term rentals after eviction, with the city having no mechanism to track whether evictions led to STR licenses. Councilmember Campbell is expected to bring forward amendments to close the loophole later in October 2026. Multiple councilmembers, including Sean Elo-Rivera, have expressed frustration that the issue has not yet been resolved.
Norfolk City Council bans new Airbnbs in Willoughby neighborhood with 300-foot buffer rule
Norfolk City Council voted 7-1 to effectively ban new short-term rentals in the Willoughby neighborhood by prohibiting any new STR unit from operating within 300 feet of an existing rental. The council is also considering extending similar restrictions to the Ocean View neighborhood.
Dunes City, OR voters to decide in November on halting new STRs and imposing new requirements
Dunes City voters will decide in a November election whether to halt new short-term vacation rentals and impose new accountability requirements on existing STR properties. The proposed ordinance would significantly increase regulation in this small coastal town south of Florence.
Santa Barbara approves vacation rental ordinance to take effect January 2027
Santa Barbara City Council voted 4-3 to approve a new vacation rental ordinance that is set to go into effect in January 2027. The council also considered changes to rent stabilization in the same session, though a proposed amendment was withdrawn for lack of support.
Scottsdale Establishes Multi-Agency Short-Term Rental Enforcement Team
Scottsdale has formed a dedicated multi-agency 'Short-Term Rental Team' including police, city attorney's office, code enforcement, planning, and water services to identify and enforce rules against 'problem properties.' This enforcement intensification was triggered by a shooting incident at an Airbnb property.
Saranac Lake Passes One-Year Moratorium on New Short-Term Vacation Rental Permits
The Saranac Lake village board voted 3-1 to impose a one-year moratorium on issuing new short-term vacation rental permits while it evaluates its existing STR regulations. No new STR permits will be issued during this period as the village reassesses its regulatory framework.
Lincoln County Commissioners Extend Moratorium on New Short-Term Vacation Rental Licenses
Lincoln County, Oregon commissioners voted to extend the county's existing moratorium on issuing new licenses for short-term vacation rentals. This action continues a freeze on STR expansion in the county, which includes the coastal community of Dunes City.
Folly Beach Current STR Cap: 800 Investment Rental Properties
Folly Beach has established a cap of 800 permitted investment short-term rentals, defined as properties where the owner does not live on-site. The city's ongoing study will evaluate possible amendments to this ordinance.
STR Minimum Distance Requirement: 600-Foot Spacing Rule
Louisville, KY enforces a 600-foot minimum distance requirement between short-term rentals. This spacing restriction limits the density of STRs that can operate in proximity to one another within the city.
San Diego Councilmembers Push Amendments to Close STR Eviction Loophole
As of October 13, 2026, San Diego councilmembers Kent Lee, Raul Campillo, and Sean Elo-Rivera are pressing for amendments to city law to close a loophole that has enabled hundreds of tenant evictions tied to short-term rental license acquisition. Councilmember Campbell indicated intent to bring amendments forward later in October 2026, but no ordinance has yet been passed.
Santa Barbara City Council Unanimously Approves New Short-Term Rental Regulations
On October 6, 2026, the Santa Barbara City Council unanimously recommended adoption of new STR ordinances that impose a two-night minimum stay, limit licenses to one per owner city-wide, and cap STRs on multi-unit parcels to a single unit. The council approval came after years of debate and sets new limits on where vacation rentals can operate and how they are managed.
Non-Owner-Occupied STRs Capped at 5% per Zone in Chatham
Unincorporated Chatham has established zoning-based caps on non-owner-occupied short-term rentals, limiting them to approximately 5% of properties in each police response neighborhood zone. This significantly restricts investor-owned STR operations.
Folly Beach Commission Awards STR Study Contract to Evaluate Six Policy Scenarios
On October 13, 2026, Folly Beach awarded a study contract to a Texas-based policy group to evaluate short-term rental ordinance amendments. The study will test six scenarios including: maintaining the current cap on investment STRs (currently 800 properties), allowing all properties to rent for up to 72 days annually, exempting multifamily and commercial district properties, and permitting license transfers within families or at sale.
First Reading - Ordinance Amending Chapter 15, Article X, Vacation Rentals, to Clarify Enforcement Authority; Revise Certificate of Compliance, Suspension, and Penalty Provisions; Establish Inspect...
ORDINANCE FIRST READING - PASSED. Introduced 7/6/2026.
Second Reading - Ordinance Amending Chapter 15, Article X, Vacation Rentals, to Clarify Enforcement Authority; Revise Certificate of Compliance, Suspension, and Penalty Provisions; Establish Inspec...
ORDINANCE SECOND READING - PASSED. Introduced 7/27/2026.
Santa Barbara City Council Unanimously Recommends Adoption of STR Ordinances with Owner Cap and Two-Night Minimum
On October 6, 2026, the Santa Barbara City Council unanimously recommended adoption of new ordinances regulating short-term vacation rentals, including a two-night minimum stay requirement, a limit of one STR license per owner city-wide, and a cap of one STR per multi-unit parcel. These long-awaited rules represent a comprehensive new regulatory framework for STRs in the city.
Dunes City Voters to Decide in November Whether to Halt New STRs and Impose New Requirements
Dunes City, a small coastal town south of Florence, Oregon, will put a measure to voters in November that would halt new short-term vacation rental licenses and impose new accountability requirements on existing STR properties. The proposal has been the dominant issue in the town's election cycle.
OC Planners Advance ADU Ordinance with Amendment Prohibiting ADUs from Operating as STRs
Planning commissioners voted 4-1 to approve zoning changes that include an amendment explicitly prohibiting accessory dwelling units (ADUs) from being used as short-term rentals. Commissioners Wilson, Palmer Gillis, and Kevin Rohe were noted in the vote record.
Norfolk Implements Strict Two-Year Operating Ban for Repeat STR Violations
Norfolk City Council adopted an enforcement mechanism where any short-term rental property with four documented violations within a two-year period will be barred from operating for two years. This represents a significant escalation in penalty severity.
Dunes City Voters to Decide on Increased STR Regulation; Lincoln County Extends Moratorium on New STR Licenses
Dunes City voters are set to decide whether to increase regulation of short-term rentals. Additionally, Lincoln County commissioners voted to extend the county's existing moratorium on issuing new licenses for short-term vacation rentals.