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Enforcement & Regulation News
Enforcement actions, fines, and rule changes across 880+ US markets, tracked daily and mapped to the exact jurisdiction.
Chatham County, Georgia commissioners voted to pause all new short-term vacation rental applications for up to 120 days while they rewrite the county's rental ordinance. Existing permits, renewals, and applications already in the pipeline are not affected. If the moratorium runs its full course, the freeze lifts November 7.
Read full report →Austin is overhauling its short-term rental rules and drawing a hard line: unlicensed properties will be reported to platforms for removal starting July 1, 2026. A sweeping set of changes adopted in February 2025 reshapes who can host, what it costs, and how long a license lasts. Here is what every Austin host needs to know right now.
Park Township, Michigan is defending a federal lawsuit after banning short-term rentals in residential areas through a retroactive reinterpretation of its own zoning ordinance. Property owners argue the township spent nearly 50 years telling them STRs were legal, then reversed course in 2022 without amending the ordinance. The case could determine whether hosts have any nonconforming-use rights to keep operating.
The Pasco City Council is set to pass an ordinance creating the city's first formal short-term rental licensing framework. Hosts will need a city business license, a dedicated STR permit, and a local contact available around the clock. The rules take effect January 1, 2027.
Lexington's City Council amended its short-term rental ordinance in December 2024 to restrict how close unhosted rentals can be to one another, and the city is now actively enforcing the rules. The number of active listings has already dropped sharply, and a Council committee is set to receive a full enforcement update on July 1, 2026. Hosts operating without a license face fines of up to $500 per day.
Clark County, Nevada has collected $4.5 million in short-term rental fines and is hitting violators with penalties of up to $10,000 per day, according to a new Open the Books analysis. The county has issued only a little more than 200 licenses despite being authorized for up to 3,000, leaving most would-be hosts legally locked out. A judge has temporarily halted some county regulations while litigation continues.
Chicago has sued Airbnb for processing bookings at unregistered short-term rentals under its Shared Housing Ordinance. Here is what the lawsuit means for Chicago hosts and how to check if your listing is compliant.
Minnetonka's City Council adopted a new short-term rental ordinance on June 8, 2026, requiring every STR property to be the owner's primary residence. Investment properties and non-owner-occupied rentals are now ineligible for registration. Hosts who don't live in their Minnetonka STR are already out of compliance.
Chatham County commissioners have tabled their short-term rental ordinance while they hammer out stricter amendments, including minimum distances between rentals, occupancy limits, and new licensing requirements. The county's original 2021 ordinance is getting a full overhaul after residents raised alarms about neighborhood saturation and septic system strain. Hosts operating in unincorporated Chatham County should pay close attention: the rules are about to change.
Palm Beach strictly prohibits short-term rentals under a local ordinance that limits stays to no fewer than three months, with only three exceptions per year. A new Florida law taking effect July 1, 2026, creates a limited exemption for properties with recent building permits, but hosts in Palm Beach should not count on it to override the town's strict rules. Here is what the new provision means and what operators need to know right now.
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Scottsdale STR Enforcement Fines Nearly Double to Over $58,000 in June
Scottsdale issued 56 charges related to short-term rental non-compliance, with court-assessed STR fines totaling $32,000 in May and surging to more than $58,000 in June. The city is actively escalating enforcement actions against non-compliant STR operators.
San Bernardino County Imposes Hard Caps on STR Permits and Occupancy
San Bernardino County has established strict STR regulations including a maximum of 12 overnight occupants per unit, a limit of no more than 2 STR permits per person, and only 1 permit per parcel under 2 acres (2 permits allowed on parcels of 2+ acres). Operating without a permit draws fines of $1,000.
Denver City Council STR Ordinance Enacted in 2016
The Denver City Council enacted an ordinance in 2016 establishing legal requirements for property owners who wish to rent their properties on platforms like Airbnb. The ordinance outlines compliance obligations for short-term rental operators in the city.
Design Review Board Enforcement Via Certificate of Occupancy
Bar Harbor's town code enforcement officer may use certificate of occupancy requirements on permits as a mechanism to verify and enforce Design Review Board approvals. This creates a potential enforcement touchpoint for any STR requiring design review or permits.
San Bernardino County Imposes Hard Caps: 12 Occupants Max, 2 STR Permits Per Person, 1 Permit Per Sub-2-Acre Parcel
San Bernardino County STR rules enforce a maximum of 12 overnight occupants per unit, limit individual operators to no more than 2 STR permits, and restrict parcels under 2 acres to a single permit (2 permits allowed on parcels of 2+ acres). Operating without a permit draws fines of $1,000.
Town of Woodstock Caps STRs at 120 Nights/Year Under Local Law No. 2 of 2022
The Town of Woodstock requires annual STR registration at approximately $150/year under Local Law No. 2 of 2022. Operators are capped at 120 rented nights per calendar year, though there is no owner-occupancy requirement.
Salt Lake City Council Introduces Business Licenses for STRs with Night and Parking Restrictions
Salt Lake City Council recently introduced a business license requirement for short-term rentals including restrictions on the number of nights a unit can be occupied and off-street parking requirements. Multiple residents appeared before the Council to raise complaints about these planned restrictions.
Town of Woodstock Enforces 120-Night Annual Cap Under Local Law No. 2 of 2022
The Town of Woodstock requires annual STR registration at approximately $150/year under Local Law No. 2 of 2022, with a hard cap of 120 rented nights per calendar year. There is no owner-occupancy requirement under this local law.
Central Ohio STR Regulation Trend: Multiple Municipalities Enacting Rules
Multiple central Ohio communities—Columbus, Dublin, Hilliard, Gahanna, and now Reynoldsburg—have enacted short-term rental laws in recent years with common regulatory features. Regulations include annual registration fees, permits, occupancy restrictions, and time restraints, indicating a regional regulatory tightening driven by neighborhood quality-of-life concerns.
Santa Monica STR Ordinance Enforcement Push in Coastal Zone
The Santa Monica Democratic Club voted to support Better Neighbors LA's push to enforce Santa Monica's short-term rental ordinance specifically in the coastal zone. This signals organized political pressure for STR compliance enforcement in a designated area of the city.
City of Charleston STR ordinance change deferred; sent back to Planning Commission
A proposed change to Charleston's short-term rental ordinance has been deferred, sending the city back to the drawing board. The Planning Commission must now either recommend approval or disapproval before the proposal advances to City Council for its first reading.
San Bernardino County enforces hard caps: 12-occupant limit, 2 STR permits per person, 1 permit per parcel under 2 acres
San Bernardino County has established hard operational caps for STRs, including a maximum of 12 overnight occupants per unit, no more than 2 STR permits per individual, and only 1 permit per parcel under 2 acres (2 permits allowed on parcels of 2+ acres). Operating without a permit carries a $1,000 fine.
Cleveland Implements 10% Short-Term Rental Cap Per Street
The City of Cleveland has passed a regulation limiting short-term rentals to no more than 10% of units on any given street. This rule was cited by Lakewood officials as a reference point in their own STR regulation discussions.
Charleston SC STR Ordinance Change Deferred; Planning Commission Review Required Before City Council Vote
The City of Charleston deferred a proposed short-term rental ordinance change as of July 16, 2026, sending it back to the Planning Commission for a recommendation before it can advance to City Council for a first reading. The city will return to the drawing board, meaning current rules remain in place but a significant regulatory change is actively in process.
Killington VT Requires Annual STR Registration Renewed by November 15 Each Year
Killington requires any dwelling rented for fewer than a threshold period to register with the Town's Zoning Administrator. Registrations run annually from November 1 through October 31 and must be renewed by November 15 with no prorating available for late registrations.
Sarasota City Commission Ordinance Passed on First Reading
The City of Sarasota City Commission passed an ordinance on first reading (July 20, 2026 meeting) that will take effect upon second reading and adoption. The specific ordinance content related to STR regulations is not detailed in the search results provided.
Union County, GA STR Monthly Tax Return Requirement
Union County, GA (which includes Blairsville) requires monthly STR tax returns for each licensed property regardless of who remits the taxes, with returns due no later than the 20th day of the month following the reporting period. This is a specific compliance mandate affecting all STR operators in the jurisdiction.
Bar Harbor Cruise Passenger Cap at 1,000 Per Day
Bar Harbor, Maine has implemented a strict daily cap of 1,000 cruise ship passengers per day to manage overtourism. This regulatory measure directly impacts visitor volume to the town and may affect short-term rental demand patterns during peak cruise season.
Sarasota Enforces Hotel Prohibition in Residential Districts
Sarasota staff cited that 'several kitchens behind several suite doors is a hotel by another name, and hotels are prohibited in this district,' applying this enforcement logic to a Shore restaurant development proposal. This indicates active enforcement of rules distinguishing between short-term rental operations and prohibited hotel uses.
Killington, VT Requires Annual STR Registration with November 15 Renewal Deadline
Killington requires any dwelling rented short-term to be registered with the Town's Zoning Administrator. Registrations run on an annual cycle from November 1 through October 31 and must be renewed by November 15 each year, with no proration available for late registrants.