Key Insights
Palm Coast, Florida, and Pulaski, Tennessee, now demand annual licenses and tax compliance for short-term rentals, hiking costs that could eat into your profits. West Chester, Ohio, and Kamas, Utah, are eyeing bans or zoning limits, risking total loss of rental income in those spots. And Northern Arizona is the latest market to follow the trend of local governments fighting against statewide regulations.
Internationally, Columbia Shuswap, Canada, ties rentals to strict zoning and a May 1, 2025, registration deadline—don't miss it. And Ireland’s looming 2026 regulations might flip thousands of Airbnb properties to long-term rentals, eliminating the STR market there. Investors need to dodge high-compliance zones and lock in locations with predictable rules to protect their bottom line.
Major Impact Areas:
Palm Coast, Florida, USA
Date of Announcement: March 6, 2025
Impact Level: MAJOR
Regulation Category: Licensing
Summary: Palm Coast now requires annual registration and multiple licenses for short-term rentals, effective immediately. Non-compliance risks violations and penalties, directly affecting investors’ ability to operate legally and maintain revenue.
Source: City of Palm Coast STR Registration
Pulaski, Tennessee, USA
Date of Announcement: March 5, 2025
Impact Level: MAJOR
Regulation Category: Licensing
Summary: Pulaski’s new ordinance requires licenses and hotel-motel tax compliance for rentals under 30 days, targeting Airbnb properties. Investors must secure these immediately to avoid disruptions, while long-term rentals remain unaffected.
Source: Main Street Media TN
Columbia Shuswap, British Columbia, Canada
Date of Announcement: March 5, 2025
Impact Level: MAJOR
Regulation Category: Licensing
Summary: By May 1, 2025, Columbia Shuswap short-term rental operators must register with the province or face listing removals and fines. Zoning compliance is also required, potentially adding costs or limiting eligible properties for investors.
Source: Summerland Review
Moderate Impact Areas:
West Windsor, Vermont, USA
Date of Announcement: March 4, 2025
Impact Level: MODERATE
Regulation Category: Licensing
Summary: West Windsor’s ordinance, upheld by voters, mandates annual licenses with fees up to $300 per bedroom starting May 2025. Investors must comply with these costs and state regulations to continue renting, impacting profitability.
Source: VTDigger
Minor Impact Areas:
Ireland
Date of Announcement: March 5, 2025
Impact Level: MINOR
Regulation Category: Licensing
Summary: Ireland’s Airbnb regulations, postponed to summer 2026, aim to reallocate rentals to housing. Investors can operate freely for now but should prepare for eventual registration requirements.
Source: The Journal
Developing Regulations:
West Chester, Ohio, USA
Date of Announcement: March 7, 2025
Impact Level: DEVELOPING
Regulation Category: Zoning
Summary: West Chester’s proposed zoning restrictions could limit short-term rentals to business areas, with a vote due by April’s end. If passed, investors may see reduced rental opportunities and property value impacts.
Source: WCPO
Dexter Township, Michigan, USA
Date of Announcement: March 6, 2025
Impact Level: DEVELOPING
Regulation Category: N/A
Summary: Dexter Township residents are debating short-term rental impacts, with no regulations proposed yet. Investors should monitor this, as future rules could restrict operations based on community feedback.
Source: MLive
Kamas, Utah, USA
Date of Announcement: March 6, 2025
Impact Level: DEVELOPING
Regulation Category: Licensing
Summary: Kamas planners recommend banning short-term rentals, with a council decision set for March 11. A ban would eliminate Airbnb income potential, forcing investors to pivot quickly.
Source: KPCW
Northern Arizona (Flagstaff, Sedona, Prescott), Arizona, USA
Date of Announcement: March 5, 2025
Impact Level: DEVELOPING
Regulation Category: Zoning
Summary: Northern Arizona mayors seek local control over short-term rentals, but no changes have passed yet. Investors could face tighter zoning rules if legislation advances, affecting rental flexibility.
Source: Tucson Sentinel
South Haven, Michigan, USA
Date of Announcement: N/A
Impact Level: DEVELOPING
Regulation Category: N/A
Summary: South Haven’s short-term rental ordinance is under public scrutiny, though specifics are unclear. Investors need to keep this on the radar, as potential changes could impact operations.
Source: Herald Palladium
Corte Madera, California, USA
Date of Announcement: March 8, 2025
Impact Level: DEVELOPING
Regulation Category: Licensing
Summary: Corte Madera is rethinking its restrictive rental program, possibly easing licensing rules. Investors might gain more rental opportunities if amendments pass, boosting potential returns.
Source: Marin IJ