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Raleigh vacation rental hosts must get permits, collect occupancy taxes under new law

Short-term rental hosts in Raleigh, North Carolina, will be required to get a city zoning permit in order to operate, according to a new ordinance that goes into effect March 4....Continued

Short-term rental industry seeks new opportunities in 2021

Read about key trends and predictions as we look ahead, and what the vacation rental industry can expect in 2021 and beyond....Continued

10 easily overlooked tax deductions vacation rental hosts can claim

There are many deduction opportunities for hosts but they might not all be obvious, so it pays to do a little research to make sure you aren't missing out....Continued

These states offer financial incentives for filing lodging tax returns on time

The states listed offer incentives to taxpayers to file returns on time and in full, allowing lodging tax filers to keep a small amount of the tax they’ve collected. ...Continued

Short-term rentals in Atlantic City face new regulations

The City Council passed two new laws regulating vacation rentals in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and the city is launching an online portal this week for short-term rental operators....Continued

New year, new short-term rental rules

Several new regulations for the short-term rental industry take effect this month across the country....Continued

Malibu vacation rentals will need city permits starting January 15

A new short-term rental law in Malibu, California, requires short-term rentals to obtain a permit from the city and to include the permit number in any advertising. ...Continued

Huntington Beach legalizes hosted short-term rentals

Under the new regulations, Huntington Beach vacation rental operators must follow maximum occupancy, noise, safety code, and liability insurance rules....Continued

South Lake Tahoe allows hosted short-term rentals

The new ordinance in the city of South Lake Tahoe, California, allows hosts to rent out part of their home while they remain on-site. ...Continued

New Santa Fe law allows only one short-term rental permit per person

The new short-term rental law in Santa Fe, New Mexico, also limits the number of short-term rental permits in residential zones to 1,000 citywide....Continued