Airbnb and other vacation rental platforms have revolutionized the way we travel, providing affordable and unique accommodation options for millions of people around the world. However, many cities have implemented restrictions on short-term rentals to address concerns about housing affordability and the impact of tourism on local communities. If you’re planning to rent out your property on Airbnb, it’s essential to be aware of the rules and regulations in your area. In this blog post, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of cities around the world with restrictions on vacation rentals, including information on licensing requirements, zoning laws, and rental caps. Whether you’re a host looking to list your property or a traveler searching for a place to stay, this guide will help you navigate the complex landscape of vacation rental regulations. We intend to update this list regularly to be as up-to-date as possible. Here goes!

United States

• Austin: Imposes a 30-day annual limit on short-term rentals in certain areas of the city, and requires hosts to register with the city and pay a fee.
• Boston: Imposes a short-term rental licensing requirement, and hosts must comply with zoning regulations.
• Charleston: Imposes a short-term rental licensing requirement, and hosts must comply with zoning regulations.
• Chicago: Imposes a 90-day annual limit on short-term rentals and requires hosts to register with the city and pay a fee.
• Denver: Imposes a short-term rental licensing requirement, and hosts must comply with zoning and safety regulations.
• Houston: Imposes a short-term rental licensing requirement, and hosts must comply with zoning regulations.
• Honolulu: Imposes a 30-day annual limit on short-term rentals in certain areas of the city, and requires hosts to register with the city and pay a fee.
• Los Angeles: Imposes a 120-day annual limit on short-term rentals in unincorporated areas of the county, and requires hosts to register with the city and pay a fee.
• Miami: Imposes a 180-day annual limit on short-term rentals and requires hosts to register with the city and pay a fee.
• Nashville: Imposes a short-term rental licensing requirement, and hosts must comply with zoning regulations.
• New Orleans: Imposes a 90-day annual limit on short-term rentals in the French Quarter and requires hosts to register with the city and pay a fee.
• New York City: Imposes a short-term rental licensing requirement, and hosts must comply with zoning regulations. Hosts are also required to pay a tourist tax in certain areas.
• Palm Springs: Imposes a short-term rental licensing requirement, and hosts must comply with zoning regulations.
• Portland: Imposes a 90-day annual limit on short-term rentals and requires hosts to register with the city and pay a fee.
• San Antonio: Imposes a short-term rental licensing requirement, and hosts must comply with zoning regulations.
• San Diego: Imposes a short-term rental licensing requirement, and hosts must comply with zoning regulations.
• San Francisco: Limits the number of days per year a property can be rented out as a vacation rental to 75.
• Santa Monica: Imposes a 30-day annual limit on short-term rentals, and requires hosts to register with the city and pay a fee.
• Savannah: Imposes a short-term rental licensing requirement, and hosts must comply with zoning regulations.
• Seattle: Imposes a 60-day annual limit on short-term rentals and requires hosts to register with the city and pay a fee.
• Washington DC: Imposes a short-term rental licensing requirement, and hosts must comply with zoning regulations.

Europe

• Amsterdam: Imposes a short-term rental licensing requirement, and hosts must comply with zoning regulations.
• Berlin: Imposes a 90-day annual limit on short-term rentals and requires hosts to register with the city and pay a fee.
• Edinburgh: Imposes a short-term rental licensing requirement, and hosts must comply with zoning regulations.
• London: Imposes a 90-day annual limit on short-term rentals and requires hosts to register with the city and pay a fee.
• Madrid: Imposes a short-term rental licensing requirement, and hosts must comply with zoning regulations.
• Paris: Imposes a 120-day annual limit on short-term rentals, and requires hosts to register with the city and pay a fee.
• Rome: Imposes a short-term rental licensing requirement, and hosts must comply with zoning regulations.
• Venice: Imposes a short-term rental licensing requirement, and hosts must comply with zoning regulations.

Rest of the World

• Montreal: Imposes a short-term rental licensing requirement, and hosts must comply with zoning regulations.
• Vancouver: Imposes a short-term rental licensing requirement, and hosts must comply with zoning regulations.
• Singapore: Imposes a short-term rental licensing requirement, and hosts must comply with zoning regulations.
• Sydney: Imposes a 180-day annual limit on short-term rentals and hosts must comply with zoning regulations.
• Tokyo: Imposes a short-term rental licensing requirement, and hosts must comply with zoning regulations.
• Toronto: Imposes a short-term rental licensing requirement, and hosts must comply with zoning regulations.

In conclusion, it’s important to keep in mind that vacation rental regulations are constantly evolving, and what may be allowed in one city may not be allowed in another. It’s always a good idea to check with the local authorities for the most up-to-date information before listing your property on Airbnb or booking a vacation rental. Additionally, some cities may have different restrictions depending on the type of property, such as single-family homes or apartments. Hosts should familiarize themselves with the regulations in their area and ensure that they are in compliance with all laws and rules. As for travelers, you can use this list as a guide, but it’s always a good idea to check the rules of each city before you book your next vacation rental. It is important to understand and abide by the rules set by the local authorities to avoid any inconvenience and to maintain a positive impact on the community.

As mentioned earlier, this list is a work in progress and will be updated frequently. If you are aware of a change of rules for one of these cities or found a city missing, please get in touch with us at [email protected] and we will update the list ASAP.

*Hosthub doesn’t provide legal advice, but we do want to give you some useful considerations that may help you better understand laws and regulations in your jurisdiction. This list is not exhaustive, but it should give you a good start in understanding the kinds of laws that may apply to you. If you have questions, contact your local government, or consult a local lawyer or tax professional.