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Vrbo and Airbnb now collect state sales tax automatically on behalf of Georgia hosts and pay it directly to the state. ...Continued

As states move through phases of reopening, vacation rentals in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania resume operations with rules and restrictions in place....Continued

The governors of Colorado and Michigan have lifted restrictions on short-term rentals. However, both states require short-term rental hosts to take precautions. ...Continued

Delaware Governor John Carney has lifted restrictions on commercial lodging related to the COVID-19 pandemic and several other states are reopening short-term rentals to guests....Continued

The measure allows counties to create rules for licensing short-term rentals, setting fees, and revoking licenses....Continued

Florida counties must submit proposals that address safety procedures designed to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Communities in California, Oregon, and Maryland also plan vacation rental reopening....Continued

The Denver City Council approved new rules (that went into effect immediately) to determine whether a property qualifies as a primary residence....Continued

As state and local governments move toward reopening their economies, short-term rentals are following suit, especially in resort communities that depend on tourism....Continued

Georgia is the first state to lift restrictions statewide and individual local governments in some states have also allowed vacation rentals to resume operations....Continued

Read about the states offering vacation rental hosts more time to file and/or pay lodging taxes or renew lodging tax registrations....Continued