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Miami Beach: $20,000 fine for first offense
NYC: Entire-home rentals effectively banned since 2023
Austin: Unlicensed listings removed by platforms July 1, 2026
San Francisco: $1,000/day fines for unregistered hosts
California SB 346: Platforms now share your data with cities
Denver: Combined tax rate of 19.56% — one of the highest in the US
Nashville: $500/day fines for repeat violations
San Diego: Mission Beach Tier 4 waitlist CLOSED
Miami Beach: $20,000 fine for first offense
NYC: Entire-home rentals effectively banned since 2023
Austin: Unlicensed listings removed by platforms July 1, 2026
San Francisco: $1,000/day fines for unregistered hosts
California SB 346: Platforms now share your data with cities
Denver: Combined tax rate of 19.56% — one of the highest in the US
Nashville: $500/day fines for repeat violations
San Diego: Mission Beach Tier 4 waitlist CLOSED
$2.1B
In STR fines issued since 2022
87%
Of hosts don't know their local rules
340+
US cities with STR regulations
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Every city has different rules.
Most hosts have no idea.
There are 2 million+ Airbnb listings in the US. Regulations vary by city, county, and even neighborhood. Here's what's at stake.

Fines up to $100,000

Miami Beach charges $20,000 for a first offense. San Francisco fines you $1,000 per day. NYC can take 3x your illegal revenue. The penalties are real and growing.

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Platforms are delisting hosts

Austin starts removing unlicensed listings July 1, 2026. California's SB 346 forces Airbnb to share your data with cities every month. If you're not registered, you will be found.

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Rules are impossible to find

San Diego has a 4-tier licensing system with 3 different tax zones. NYC requires you to be physically present during every stay. Portland charges a $4/night flat fee on top of 14.5% tax.

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Lawyers charge $300-$500

You could hire a lawyer to tell you what permits you need. Or you could enter your address here and find out in 30 seconds, for free. Your call.

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Deadlines sneak up on you

Permits expire. Tax filings are due quarterly. Insurance lapses. Miss one deadline and you're operating illegally — even if you were compliant yesterday.

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Every city is different

LA: 120-day cap. SF: 90-day cap. Seattle: no cap. Nashville: zoning-restricted. Denver: primary residence only. There are thousands of local rules.

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Your rental is your livelihood. Protect it.

One compliance mistake can cost you more than a year of revenue. Know your rules before your city comes knocking.

Real regulations. Real fines. Real deadlines.
We research every rule so you don't have to.
LA
Los Angeles
120-day cap • 14% TOT
$2K-$10K/day
NYC
New York City
Host must be present
$5K + 3x revenue
MIA
Miami Beach
4 registrations needed
$20K-$100K
NAS
Nashville
Census-block caps
$50-$500/day
ATX
Austin
Delisting July 2026
$500/day
SD
San Diego
4-tier system, 3 tax zones
Liens + revocation
DEN
Denver
19.56% combined tax
Up to $1K/day
PDX
Portland
270-day residency req
$1K-$5K/offense
SEA
Seattle
Primary residence only
$500-$1K
SF
San Francisco
90-day cap • $925 fee
$1K/day
+ 40 more
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Type your property address. We match it to your city and show every rule that applies — permits, taxes, night caps, zoning restrictions.

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See exactly what you need: which permits to get, where to register, how much tax to collect. With direct links to every application form.

3

Stay compliant automatically

Upload your permits and documents. We track every expiration and send reminders 90, 60, and 30 days before anything expires.

Here's what your report looks like
A real compliance check for a property in Austin, TX
strcomply.com/report/austin-tx-78701
123 South Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
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Partially Compliant

3 items need attention before you're fully legal

  • STR License (Type 1) — Active, expires Dec 2026
  • Hotel Occupancy Tax (11%) — Collected by Airbnb automatically
  • Property Insurance — Proof needed for license renewal. Upload yours now.
  • Occupancy limit posting — New rule July 2026: max occupancy must be posted. Action required.
  • Safety equipment — Smoke/CO detectors & fire extinguisher required. Confirm & upload proof.
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The cost of NOT knowing
What you're comparing Without STR Comply With STR Comply
Finding your local rules 4-6 hours Googling 30 seconds
Understanding permits Lawyer: $300-$500 $14/month
Missed permit renewal $500-$5,000 fine Auto-reminder 90 days out
Operating without a license $1,000-$100,000 fine Step-by-step to get licensed
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Common questions
How do you know what rules apply to my address?

We research regulations directly from official city and county government sources (.gov websites, ordinance documents, tax authority sites). Every data point is sourced and verified. We update our database regularly as regulations change.

Is this legal advice?

No. STR Comply is an informational tool that helps you understand and track your local regulations. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. For complex legal situations, we recommend consulting a local attorney.

What if my city isn't covered yet?

We currently cover 50+ US cities and add new ones every week. If your city isn't listed, enter your email and we'll notify you as soon as it's added. You can also request a city and we'll prioritize it based on demand.

How often is the data updated?

We monitor regulatory changes continuously. When a city updates its STR rules, we update our database within days. Paid subscribers receive regulation change alerts so you always know when something affects your property.

Does this work for VRBO, Booking.com, and other platforms?

Yes. Local regulations apply regardless of which platform you use. Whether you list on Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, or all of them, the permits, taxes, and rules for your address are the same.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. No contracts, no commitment. Cancel with one click anytime. But honestly, regulations don't stop changing, and neither should your compliance monitoring.

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