Short-term rental city rankings

Every ranking below is generated from verified short-term rental rules across our covered US markets, and refreshes as the data is re-verified. For a single 0–100 severity score per city, see the STR Strictness Index.

Cheapest STR Permit Cities
US cities with the lowest verified short-term rental permit fees, ranked from cheapest to most expensive.
Most Expensive STR Permit Cities
US cities with the highest verified short-term rental permit fees, ranked from most to least expensive.
Highest STR Occupancy Tax Cities
US cities with the highest combined verified short-term rental occupancy/lodging tax rates.
Cities With No STR Permit Required
US cities that do not require a dedicated short-term rental permit, based on verified rules (state/county rules may still apply).
Primary-Residence-Only STR Cities
US cities that restrict short-term rentals to a host's primary residence or require owner occupancy, based on verified rules.
Cities With Annual Night Caps
US cities that limit how many nights per year a short-term rental can operate, based on verified rules.
Strictest STR Cities
US cities with the most restrictive verified short-term rental rules — bans, primary-residence requirements, and night caps.
Easiest Cities for Airbnb
US cities with the most permissive verified short-term rental rules — no or light permitting and few restrictions.