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What short-term rental operators need to know about lodging taxes in 2025

Lodging taxes 2025: What short-term rental operators should expect...Continued

Portland puts stricter safety standards in place for some short-term rentals

Airbnb urged to share data as Portland tightens STR regulations...Continued

New Delaware lodging tax adds 4.5% to short-term rental stays

Accommodations intermediaries must collect lodging tax from short-term rental guests...Continued

California officials ease short-term rental rules to help wildfire survivors

State, local governments modify short-term rental regulations to help wildfire victims find housing...Continued

Myrtle Beach law bans converting short-term rentals to long-term rentals in key areas

Myrtle Beach zoning changes restrict short-term to long-term rental conversions east of Kings Highway...Continued

New York state law gives counties tools to track and tax short-term rentals

How New York’s new short-term rental law levels the tax playing field with hotels...Continued

New federal “junk fees” rule requires short-term rentals to reveal full price up front

FTC cracks down on hidden short-term rental fees with new transparency rule...Continued

Lexington, Kentucky, passes ordinance to limit short-term rental numbers

Lexington cracks down on unhosted STRs with stricter zoning laws...Continued

Phoenix allows short-term rentals in casitas under state mandate

State law impacts local rules for Arizona short-term rentals in ADUs...Continued

Lodging tax implications for short-term vs. long-term rentals

From short-term to long-term: Managing lodging tax compliance for STRs...Continued