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Enforcement & Regulation News
Enforcement actions, fines, and rule changes across 1095+ US markets, tracked daily and mapped to the exact jurisdiction.
Tybee Island City Council voted 3-2 to overhaul its short-term rental ordinance, dividing the island into sectors with neighborhood caps and requiring emergency contacts on every permit. The new rules take effect January 1, giving hosts and property managers a narrow window to comply before enforcement kicks in.
Read full report →Riverside County supervisors voted unanimously to adopt tougher short-term rental enforcement rules, slashing the number of citations it takes to lose your vacation rental certificate. Hosts in unincorporated communities now face faster suspensions, midnight-extended code enforcement patrols, and the elimination of the one-hour self-correction window that once gave them breathing room. If you operate in the county, the rules of the game just changed.
Arlington Heights, Illinois officially banned short-term rentals under 30 days starting July 1, and enforcement is already underway. Two federal lawsuits challenge the ordinance on constitutional grounds, but village officials are pressing forward with no plans to revisit the ban. Local hosts say they were left in the dark about penalties and compliance requirements.
Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert has thrown his support behind a permanent ban on converting single-family homes into short-term rentals, a move that could shut the door on new Airbnb-style operations in the city's most popular neighborhoods. The push follows a one-year moratorium on new STR licenses and a city planning study. Hosts operating or planning to operate in Duluth need to understand what is coming and what the rules already require.
SB 48 died in House messages on March 13, 2026, ending any hope of a unified statewide ADU permitting standard. For short-term rental hosts in Pinellas County, the rules are now entirely local and vary city by city. Here is what that means for hosts operating or planning an ADU-based STR.
Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto has filed a civil enforcement action against defendants allegedly running an illegal short-term rental empire across at least 30 properties, including rent-stabilized units. The lawsuit seeks an injunction, tenant restitution, and civil penalties. For any host operating in LA right now, this case is a loud signal that enforcement is active and serious.
Santa Monica City Council has called multiple special meetings this year to rescind or repair flawed ordinances it just passed, including a rent control charter amendment that violated property law. The pattern raises real questions about the stability of any housing regulation the Council touches, including rules that govern short-term rentals. Hosts operating in the city should pay close attention as the legislative ground keeps shifting.
Arizona's Attorney General has ordered Sedona to scrap its short-term rental licensing program, warning the city it will lose half its state aid if it refuses. The ruling, backed by a 2016 state law, strips local governments of the power to require pre-approval for STR operations. Here is what Sedona hosts need to know right now.
Truckee's cap of 1,255 STR registration certificates is full, with 304 applicants on the waitlist as of July 2, 2026. A new rule for 2026 means buying a permitted property does not automatically transfer operating rights. Hosts and prospective buyers need to understand the compliance obligations and verify qualifying conditions directly with the Town.
Spokane's short-term rental law has required permits since 2015, with major updates taking effect September 1, 2023, and proactive enforcement underway since January 2024. Hosts without a permit face fines and potential loss of eligibility. Here is what the law requires, what it costs, and what to do right now.
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Pensacola Beach Weighing Stricter Vacation Rental Rules Including Registry and 24/7 Contact Requirements
Pensacola Beach is actively considering tighter short-term rental regulations following resident complaints about noise, trash, and parking. Proposed measures under discussion include a mandatory STR registry and a requirement that hosts provide a 24/7 contact. No final vote has been reported.
Riverside County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Adopts Revised Short-Term Rental Regulations with Tougher Enforcement
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors formally and unanimously adopted a series of adjustments to the countywide STR ordinance covering unincorporated communities, including areas around the Coachella Valley. The revisions tighten enforcement rules, making it easier to suspend or revoke vacation rental certificates, and add a planned inspection component. The board heard but rejected appeals from speakers seeking an outright ban on STRs in residential areas.
Tybee Island City Council Approves Major Rewrite of Short-Term Rental Ordinance with Neighborhood Caps and Sector Zoning
The Tybee Island City Council voted 3-2 to give preliminary approval to a comprehensive rewrite of its short-term rental ordinance. The new ordinance divides the island into sectors, places caps on STRs in specific areas, allows growth in some zones while restricting others, and requires properties to designate an emergency contact. The vote represents a significant restructuring of how STRs are permitted across different neighborhoods.
Folly Beach Council Approves Moratorium on Issuing New Short-Term Rental Licenses
The Folly Beach City Council voted 4-1 to install a temporary moratorium on issuing new short-term rental licenses. The council subsequently approved the second and final reading of the moratorium ordinance as the city awaits the results of a study. No new STR licenses will be issued during the moratorium period.
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.
Lincoln County's Short-Term Rental Ordinances Upheld by Court of Appeals
The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld Lincoln County's short-term rental licensing ordinance, which was enacted to address noise, garbage, parking shortages, and overcrowding associated with the growth of STRs. The county has amended its ordinance three separate times and has successfully defended it against multiple legal challenges. The board justified the licensing program as necessary to balance rental operations with neighborhood livability.
Township near Jackson, MI enacts ordinance imposing escalating fines and permit revocation for STR violations
A new ordinance in a township near Jackson, Michigan establishes a tiered enforcement system: a second violation within a calendar year triggers fines up to $500, and a third violation results in permit revocation plus fines up to $1,000. The law creates a clear pathway to losing operating authority for repeat offenders.
San Jose STR Zoning Compliance Required with Host-Present/Absent Limits
San Jose allows incidental transient occupancy only within current zoning-code conditions, with specific host-present/absent limits and annual day caps (180/365-day restrictions). Hosts must comply with local-contact and notice rules to operate legally in the jurisdiction.
San Jose Imposes 10% Combined Transient Occupancy Tax on STRs
San Jose requires short-term rental hosts to remit a combined transient occupancy tax of 6% plus 4% (total 10%) on nightly rental income. This tax stack is official-source-backed and applies to all qualifying STR bookings in the city.
Maui County Enacts Ordinance 6008 Creating H-3 and H-4 Hotel Zoning Districts Affecting Vacation Rentals
Maui County passed Ordinance 6008 in June 2026, establishing new H-3 and H-4 hotel zoning districts to maintain hundreds of apartment-zoned units as vacation rentals under outright hotel zoning rather than phasing them out. Critics argue that accompanying hotel rezoning amendments will shrink the housing inventory that the earlier vacation rental phase-out (Bill 9 / Bill 88) was intended to create.
New STR Ordinance Near Jackson Imposes Escalating Fines and Permit Revocation
A new ordinance affecting short-term rentals near Jackson, Michigan establishes an escalating penalty structure: a second violation within a calendar year carries a fine of up to $500, while a third violation results in permit revocation and a fine of up to $1,000. The law creates a clear path to losing operating authority for repeat offenders.
Town of Truckee Caps STR Registration Certificates at 1,255
The Town of Truckee has established a hard cap of 1,255 short-term rental registration certificates within its town limits, distinct from the surrounding unincorporated Placer County area. A waitlist system and a new 365-day rule govern how existing and prospective permit holders can qualify. Operators must affirmatively prove eligibility rather than rely on legacy or inherited permits.
SB 48 Failed to Become Law – ADU Permitting Rules Remain Fragmented Across Pinellas Cities
SB 48 did not become law, leaving accessory dwelling unit (ADU) permitting governance fragmented across individual Pinellas County municipalities including St. Petersburg, Gulfport, and Largo rather than unified under state policy. Short-term rental hosts relying on ADU structures must now navigate city-by-city permitting variation in 2026.
City Attorney Files Civil Enforcement Action Against Illegal STR Network Operating 30+ Properties
Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto announced a civil enforcement action against defendants allegedly operating an illegal short-term rental enterprise spanning at least 30 properties. This enforcement follows recent LA fires and represents active prosecution of unlicensed STR operators in the city.
Clark County Approves Fines for Airbnb, VRBO for Unlicensed Rental Listings
Clark County commissioners voted 5-0 to fine short-term rental platforms for unlicensed property listings starting September 2. Platforms face $500 for a first violation and $1,000 for each subsequent violation under the new ordinance.
Judge Invalidates STR Cap and Permit Fees Under SC Law
A judge ruled that Folly Beach's short-term rental cap ordinance and registration/permit fees were unlawfully adopted under South Carolina law. The ruling found that the permit fees required to apply for a license cannot legally support enforcement of the rental cap.
Clark County weighs platform fines for unlicensed STR listings
A proposal introduced August 4, 2026 and under consideration by Clark County would fine platforms such as Airbnb $500 for a first violation involving an unlicensed listing and $1,000 for each subsequent violation. The measure targets the persistence of unlicensed short-term rentals operating through booking platforms.
Sacramento County STR Ordinance Enforcement Actions Documented
Sacramento County officers conducted 21 enforcement actions against short-term rental owners for ordinance violations in the year following implementation. This represents the first quantified enforcement activity under the county's STR ordinance, indicating active regulatory compliance monitoring.
Seattle Bans Rental 'Junk Fees' and Requires Upfront Pricing
Seattle enacted a new transparency ordinance effective August 17, 2026, that eliminates administrative service charges, pet rent, and package fees. The ordinance requires all pricing to be disclosed upfront to tenants, significantly restricting fee structures that STR hosts commonly employ.
Sacramento County Enforcement Actions Against STR Violations
Sacramento County officers conducted 21 enforcement actions against rental owners who violated the county's short-term rental ordinance in the year following its implementation. This demonstrates active enforcement of STR regulations in the jurisdiction.