Cities where you don't need a short-term rental permit (2026)
Covered markets that don't require a dedicated STR permit. State or county registration and taxes may still apply — check each city's page.
| # | City | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany, NY | No STR permit required |
| 2 | Boise, ID | No STR permit required |
| 3 | Broken Bow, OK | No STR permit required |
| 4 | Charlotte, NC | No STR permit required |
| 5 | Detroit, MI | No STR permit required |
| 6 | Harrisburg, PA | No STR permit required |
| 7 | Kill Devil Hills, NC | No STR permit required |
| 8 | San Jose, CA | No STR permit required |
| 9 | Springfield, IL | No STR permit required |
Methodology: ranked from 9 covered US markets whose rules are human-verified against official sources. Rankings update automatically as the underlying data is re-verified. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice.