STR Rule Watch

Short-term rental laws, verified and watched

The dated, sourced database of STR rules in 126 US cities — with email alerts when your city changes its rules and reminders before your permit expires.

126 markets · 41 states · every entry dated and linked to official sources

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August 15, 2026

Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale bans commercial events at short-term rentals effective July 23, 2026

August 15, 2026

Portland, OR

Portland ASTR permit fee rises to $504; citation fines up to $9,122 (eff. July 10, 2026)

August 15, 2026

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix: ADU short-term rentals need notarized owner-residency attestation (eff. Apr 4, 2026)

August 15, 2026

New Orleans, LA

New Orleans held its quarterly NSTR permit lottery: applications July 20-27, drawing July 31

August 15, 2026

Austin, TX

Austin now orders platforms to delist unlicensed STRs (effective July 1, 2026)

July 23, 2026

Scottsdale, AZ

Ordinance 4719 bans use of STRs as 'event centers'

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Every city page is built from the actual ordinance and city sources, shows the date we verified it, and links to every source. No stale 2021 data.

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Alerts when rules change

We monitor official sources continuously. When your city changes its STR rules — new fees, caps, enforcement — you get an email that says exactly what changed.

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Never miss a renewal

Most STR permits renew annually, and cities don't always remind you. Add your permits and we'll nudge you 60, 30, and 7 days before expiry.

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