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Which short-term rental permit rules should you check?
Start with a dated summary of the license, fee, ordinance, and official program for each jurisdiction. Then confirm the requirements for the exact address and proposed use. You can also use theSTR Permit Explainerto prepare research questions.
Last reviewed September 20, 2026 · official sources only · not legal advice
You need to know which questions to ask the jurisdiction.
- Location
- The property’s actual jurisdiction
- Sources
- Current official planning and licensing pages
Does this property’s location allow the proposed use? Which application and inspections apply? Are there occupancy, parking or renewal conditions?
TX
Austin, TX
Short-Term Rental operating license
Yes. Austin requires an operating license for a residential unit or accessory dwelling rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days, subject to the city's property-type and operating rules.
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Denver, CO
Short-term rental business license
Yes. Denver requires a short-term-rental business license for stays of 1 to 29 days, and the dwelling must be the host's primary residence under the city's licensing rules.
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Honolulu, HI
Short-term rental registration or qualifying Nonconforming Use Certificate (NUC)
It depends on location and status. Honolulu generally allows rentals shorter than 30 days only in resort-zoned areas, certain apartment-zoned areas, or qualifying grandfathered properties with an active NUC.
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Miami Beach, FL
Vacation or short-term rental Business Tax Receipt and Resort Tax account
It depends on the address. Miami Beach prohibits vacation or short-term rentals in all single-family homes and in many multifamily districts; an eligible property needs the city registrations before operation.
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Naples, FL
Short-Term Vacation Rental registration
Yes for covered properties in unincorporated Collier County. Registration is required before operating a qualifying rental, but this county program does not govern addresses inside the cities of Naples, Marco Island, or Everglades City.
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Nashville, TN
Short Term Rental Property (STRP) permit
Yes. Nashville requires a Short Term Rental Property permit before advertising or renting a dwelling for stays of no more than 30 consecutive days.
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New Orleans, LA
Non-Commercial Short Term Rental (NSTR) or Commercial Short Term Rental (CSTR) license
Yes. New Orleans requires the applicable city short-term-rental license before operation, and the license path depends on whether the property qualifies as a non-commercial or commercial short-term rental.
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Palm Springs, CA
Vacation Rental Certificate or applicable Homeshare, Junior Vacation Rental, or Limited Vacation Rental permit
Yes. Palm Springs requires the certificate or permit matching the rental model, and neighborhood caps can affect whether a new vacation-rental certificate is available for the address.
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San Diego, CA
Short-Term Residential Occupancy (STRO) license
Yes. San Diego requires an STRO license for renting a dwelling, or part of one, for less than one month; the correct license depends on the city's four-tier system.
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Savannah, GA
Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) certificate
Yes. Savannah requires an STVR certificate before operating an eligible short-term vacation rental, followed by the business-tax steps identified in the city's application process.
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Scottsdale, AZ
Vacation and short-term rental license
Yes. Scottsdale requires a city license for each property offered for stays of less than 30 days, along with the safety, notice, and contact requirements in the city's program.
Open source guide →This directory does not summarize or interpret the law. Official pages can change, omit property-specific restrictions, or require additional research. Confirm the current rule with the jurisdiction and qualified counsel before buying, listing, advising, or operating.
Prepare your permit research.
Use the STR Permit Explainer as a starting point, then verify every requirement with the official jurisdiction.