50-State Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Regulations Directory
Compare state STR statutes, municipal registration permit requirements, transient occupancy tax (TOT) rates, and investor friendliness across all 50 US states (Updated 2026).
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| State | State Preemption Law | State Lodging Tax (TOT) | Major City STR Restrictions | STR Friendliness Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | Preempts city bans enacted after 2011 | 6.0% State + 0-6% County Tourist Tax | Local registration and safety inspection required | ⭐ Very High (Investor Friendly) |
| Texas | Preempts total bans; permits allowed | 6.0% State Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) | Austin requires licenses; Houston very open | ⭐ Very High (Investor Friendly) |
| Tennessee | Grandfathering protection for existing STRs | 7.0% State + local occupancy tax | Nashville limits non-owner occupied permits by zone | ⭐ High (Smoky Mountains #1) |
| North Carolina | State law restricts municipal STR bans | 4.75% State + local occupancy tax | Outer Banks & Blue Ridge Mountains highly friendly | ⭐ Very High |
| Georgia | Local control with property right protections | $5/night state hotel-motel fee + local tax | Atlanta requires primary residence or 1 secondary unit | ⭐ High (Savannah & Blue Ridge) |
| Arizona | Strict state preemption prohibiting bans (SB 1350) | 5.5% State TPT + local city lodging tax | Scottsdale/Phoenix require registration and liability insurance | ⭐ High |
| California | Full local municipal discretion | 0% State (Local TOT 10% to 15%) | LA/SF require primary residency; Palm Springs strict caps | ⚠️ Strict (Varies by City) |
| New York | Multiple Dwelling Law (MDL) ban <30 days | 4.0% State + local occupancy tax | NYC Local Law 18 virtually bans unhosted rentals <30 days | 🚫 Extremely Strict (NYC) |
| Colorado | Local municipal control | 2.9% State + local lodging taxes | Denver requires primary residence; ski towns have permit quotas | Moderate (Ski Town Caps) |
| South Carolina | Local control allowed | 7.0% State + local accommodations tax | Charleston strict historic zone caps; Myrtle Beach open | Moderate |
| Hawaii | County-level zoning enforcement | 10.25% Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) | Oahu/Maui ban non-resort STRs outside designated zones | 🚫 Strict (Resort Zones Only) |
| Virginia | Allows local STR registries | 5.3% State + local lodging taxes | Virginia Beach requires conditional use permits in select zones | Moderate |
| Pennsylvania | Local municipal zoning control | 6.0% State Hotel Occupancy Tax | Poconos friendly; Philadelphia requires permits and licensing | ⭐ High (Poconos Vacation Hub) |
| Ohio | Local control | 5.75% State + local lodging tax | Columbus/Cleveland require annual permits and safety checks | ⭐ High |
| Missouri | Local municipal control | 4.225% State + local lodging tax | Lake of the Ozarks & Branson highly friendly | ⭐ Very High |
| Nevada | County regulations (AB 363) | 13.38% Clark County Room Tax | Las Vegas limits STRs to 1% of housing stock with 1000ft buffer | ⚠️ Strict (Vegas Metro) |
| Alabama | Local municipal control | 4.0% State Lodging Tax | Gulf Shores & Orange Beach highly friendly vacation markets | ⭐ Very High (Gulf Coast) |
| Michigan | Local municipal control | 6.0% State + local hotel assessments | Upper Peninsula & Lake Michigan coast friendly | ⭐ High |
| Wisconsin | State "Right to Rent" law protects STRs | 5.0% State + local room taxes | Municipalities cannot ban rentals >= 7 consecutive days | ⭐ Very High (State Protected) |
| Washington | Local municipal control (RCW 64.37) | 6.5% State + local lodging taxes | Seattle limits hosts to 2 dwelling units | Moderate |