Enter your property address. In 30 seconds, see every permit, tax, and rule that applies to your short-term rental — before a $20,000 fine finds you.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Permits expire. Tax filings are due quarterly. Insurance lapses. Miss one deadline and you're operating illegally — even if you were compliant yesterday.
LA: 120-day cap. SF: 90-day cap. Seattle: no cap. Nashville: zoning-restricted. Denver: primary residence only. There are thousands of local rules.
Type your property address. We match it to your city and show every rule that applies — permits, taxes, night caps, zoning restrictions.
See exactly what you need: which permits to get, where to register, how much tax to collect. With direct links to every application form.
Upload your permits and documents. We track every expiration and send reminders 90, 60, and 30 days before anything expires.
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| 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 |
| Platform delisting | Revenue drops to $0 | Always compliant, always listed |
| Peace of mind | Constant anxiety | Green checkmarks |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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