City coverage

PermitGuard monitors STR permit requirements and renewal deadlines across 14 cities with 23 permit types tracked. Here is exactly what we cover.

Austin, TXBoston, MAChicago, ILDenver, COHonolulu, HILos Angeles, CAMiami Beach, FLNashville, TNNew Orleans, LANew York, NYPortland, ORSan Diego, CASan Francisco, CASeattle, WA
2 permit types

Type 1 STR

Required for: owner occupied

$613

annual fee

Short-term rental permit for owner-occupied primary residence in Austin, TX. Required for all listings rented more than 14 days/year.

Renewal window

30 days before expiration

Enforcement started

July 2026

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Government-issued ID
  2. 2Proof of homestead exemption
  3. 3Completed STR application form
  4. 4Payment of $613 annual fee
  5. 5Property inspection (if required)

Austin platform delist deadline July 2026. Airbnb co-enforcing. Type 1 is for owner-occupied primary residence only.

Apply / renew at Austin portal →

Type 2 STR

Required for: non owner occupied

$613

annual fee

Short-term rental permit for non-owner-occupied properties in Austin, TX. Applies to investment properties and non-primary residences.

Renewal window

30 days before expiration

Enforcement started

July 2026

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Government-issued ID
  2. 2Proof of property ownership
  3. 3Completed STR application form
  4. 4Payment of $613 annual fee
  5. 5Neighborhood association notification (if applicable)
  6. 6Property inspection

Type 2 permits face stricter enforcement. Some Austin neighborhoods have Type 2 caps. Check zoning before applying.

Apply / renew at Austin portal →
1 permit type

Short-Term Rental Registration

Required for: primary residence

$200

annual fee

All STRs (under 28 consecutive days) must register with Inspectional Services before listing. The registration number must be displayed; platforms validate and de-list unregistered units.

Renewal window

30 days before expiration

Enforcement started

September 2019

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Confirm unit type eligibility (Limited-Share / Home-Share / Owner-Adjacent)
  2. 2Proof of primary residence (9+ months/yr)
  3. 3Confirm property isn't income-restricted/ineligible
  4. 4Pay fee ($25 Limited-Share / $200 Home-Share / $200 Owner-Adjacent)
  5. 5Obtain Business Certificate from City Clerk
  6. 6Renew annually

Boston STR Ordinance (City Code 9-14, 2019). Three categories, all require operator's primary residence. Owner-Adjacent capped at 120 nights/yr. Does not transfer on sale.

Apply / renew at Boston portal →
2 permit types

Shared Housing Operator License (SHUOL)

Required for: non owner occupied

$250

annual fee

Required in addition to registration for hosts operating more than one shared-housing unit. One license covers all of the host's units.

Renewal window

30 days before expiration

Enforcement started

December 2016

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Hold valid registration for each unit
  2. 2Apply for SHUOL via BACP
  3. 3Pay $250 (2-year term)
  4. 4Maintain monthly data reporting to BACP

Triggered when operating more than one unit. 2-year term. Monthly STR data reporting to BACP became mandatory in 2025.

Apply / renew at Chicago portal →

Shared Housing Unit Registration

Required for: all

$125

annual fee

Per-unit registration required before listing. The unique registration number must appear in every advertisement.

Renewal window

30 days before expiration

Enforcement started

December 2016

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Create account on BACP Shared Housing portal
  2. 2Provide unit address + proof of right to operate
  3. 3Confirm precinct/building eligibility
  4. 4Confirm building under the unit cap
  5. 5Pay $125 per-unit fee
  6. 6Renew annually

Chicago Shared Housing Ordinance (MCC 4-14, 2016). Per-unit, annual renewal. Verify $125 fee on the BACP portal — some third-party guides cite $150.

Apply / renew at Chicago portal →
1 permit type

Short-Term Rental License

Required for: primary residence

$100

annual fee

Denver short-term rental license required for all STR activity. Primary residence only — one license per host.

Renewal window

30 days before expiration

Enforcement started

January 2025

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Proof of primary residency (utility bill, voter registration)
  2. 2Denver business license application
  3. 3Payment of $100 annual fee
  4. 4Sales tax license from Colorado DOR
  5. 5Lodgers tax registration with Denver

Denver limits STR to primary residence only. One license per host regardless of number of rooms. Must collect and remit Denver lodgers tax (10.75%).

Apply / renew at Denver portal →
2 permit types

STR Registration (DPP)

Required for: all

$1,000

annual fee

Mandatory DPP registration for B&B Homes (owner present) or Transient Vacation Units (whole-home). Registration/NUC number must appear in all advertising.

Renewal window

30 days before expiration

Enforcement started

October 2022

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Verify eligibility on the DPP STR Eligibility Map
  2. 2Complete registration form + Statement of Compliance
  3. 3Submit via HNL Build portal
  4. 4Pay registration fee
  5. 5Renew annually; remit 3% OTAT

Bill 41/Ord 22-7, enforced Oct 23 2022. Initial registration raised to ~$1,000 ($500 renewal) per Bill 62 — verify effective date. New registration required on ownership change.

Apply / renew at Honolulu portal →

Nonconforming Use Certificate (NUC)

Required for: all

$0

annual fee

Grandfathered certificate for STRs operating legally before 1989. No new NUCs issued; holders may continue if renewed on time.

Renewal window

45 days before expiration

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Hold an existing valid NUC
  2. 2Renew every year between Sept 1 and Oct 15
  3. 3Display NUC number in all listings

Renewal window Sept 1 – Oct 15 annually. Missing Oct 15 = permanent loss of the certificate.

Apply / renew at Honolulu portal →
1 permit type

Home-Sharing Registration

Required for: primary residence

$89

annual fee

Annual registration under the LA Home-Sharing Ordinance. The registration number must appear in every listing.

Renewal window

30 days before expiration

Enforcement started

November 2019

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Property must be your primary residence (6+ months/yr)
  2. 2Proof of primary residence
  3. 3Obtain TOT Registration Certificate from Office of Finance
  4. 4Pay $89 registration/renewal fee
  5. 5Include registration number in all listings

Primary-residence only — investor STRs aren't eligible for standard registration. 120-day un-hosted cap unless Extended Home-Sharing approved ($850 review fee). Registration/renewal fee $89.

Apply / renew at Los Angeles portal →
2 permit types

Resort Tax Certificate

Required for: all

$0

annual fee

Required for all STR operators to collect and remit the 4% resort tax. Certificate number must appear in every listing.

Renewal window

30 days before expiration

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Verify property is in an STR-permitted zoning district
  2. 2For condos, obtain association approval letter
  3. 3Register in the city Citizen Self Service portal
  4. 4Open a Resort Tax account
  5. 5File and remit 4% monthly

Resort Tax + Business Tax Receipt numbers must appear in every ad (City Code 142-1111). Fines on the books run $20,000–$100,000 but are court-contested. Fee not published publicly — verify in portal.

Apply / renew at Miami Beach portal →

Business Tax Receipt (BTR)

Required for: all

$0

annual fee

Local business tax receipt required to operate a vacation/short-term rental; renewed annually.

Renewal window

30 days before expiration

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Obtain FL DBPR vacation rental license
  2. 2Obtain Miami-Dade Certificate of Use
  3. 3Apply for Miami Beach BTR via Citizen Access Portal
  4. 4Renew annually (Oct 1 – Sep 30 cycle)

BTR number must appear in every listing. STR allowed only in permitted zones. Fee not published publicly.

Apply / renew at Miami Beach portal →
2 permit types

Non-Owner-Occupied STR

Required for: non owner occupied

$500

annual fee

Nashville short-term rental permit for investment properties. Subject to Metro Nashville council district caps.

Renewal window

45 days before expiration

Enforcement started

January 2026

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Property deed or lease
  2. 2Metro Nashville application
  3. 3Certificate of occupancy
  4. 4Payment of $500 annual fee
  5. 5Zoning compliance confirmation
  6. 6District cap availability verification

Non-owner-occupied STRs subject to district-level caps. Many districts at or near cap — check availability before applying.

Apply / renew at Nashville portal →

Owner-Occupied STR

Required for: owner occupied

$150

annual fee

Nashville short-term rental permit for owner-occupied properties. Host must reside on-site during guest stays.

Renewal window

30 days before expiration

Enforcement started

January 2026

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Proof of owner-occupancy
  2. 2Metro Nashville building permit application
  3. 3Certificate of occupancy
  4. 4Payment of $150 annual fee
  5. 5Neighbor notification form

Nashville has strict owner-occupancy requirement. Host must be present during guest stays for owner-occupied classification.

Apply / renew at Nashville portal →
3 permit types

Residential STR Owner Permit (NSTR)

Required for: owner occupied

$1,000

annual fee

Owner permit for short-term rental of an owner-occupied residence. Owner must be a natural person with a Homestead Exemption on their primary residence.

Renewal window

30 days before expiration

Enforcement started

July 2023

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Owner must be a natural person (no LLCs for residential)
  2. 2Active Homestead Exemption / primary residence
  3. 3Win/hold an NSTR slot (lottery where oversubscribed)
  4. 4Submit attestation + docs via One Stop App
  5. 5Obtain accompanying Operator permit
  6. 6Display permit number in all listings

Major 2023 overhaul + 2025 tightening. One NSTR per natural person; max permits per city square. Fixed annual renewal window (not rolling). Verify current fees.

Apply / renew at New Orleans portal →

STR Operator Permit

Required for: all

$0

annual fee

Every STR needs both an Owner and an Operator permit. The owner may self-operate or designate an operator.

Renewal window

30 days before expiration

Enforcement started

July 2023

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Apply for Operator permit via One Stop App
  2. 2Provide ID + 24/7 reachable contact
  3. 3Link operator to the owner permit

Separate from and required in addition to the Owner permit. Verify current operator fee.

Apply / renew at New Orleans portal →

Commercial STR Permit (CSTR)

Required for: entire home

$1,000

annual fee

Permit for STRs in commercially-zoned properties; allows business-entity ownership in eligible commercial/mixed-use zones.

Renewal window

30 days before expiration

Enforcement started

July 2023

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Property in eligible commercial/mixed-use zoning
  2. 2Submit ID, floorplan, evacuation plan, attestation
  3. 3Provide noise/sanitation/security plans
  4. 4Install noise-monitoring device
  5. 5Display permit number in listings

New CSTR applications under moratorium since ~June 2023; existing CSTRs renew only. Nov 2025 ruling shifting business-entity eligibility — verify status.

Apply / renew at New Orleans portal →
1 permit type

Short-Term Rental Registration

Required for: primary residence

$145

annual fee

Mandatory OSE registration for any rental under 30 days. Platforms may only process bookings for hosts with a valid registration number, so unregistered listings are de-listed.

Renewal window

30 days before expiration

Enforcement started

September 2023

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Proof unit is your primary residence
  2. 2Lease or proof of ownership
  3. 3Government-issued photo ID
  4. 4Diagram of guest-accessible areas
  5. 5Confirm building isn't on the OSE Prohibited Buildings List
  6. 6Pay $145 non-refundable fee

NYC Local Law 18, enforced Sept 5 2023. Primary residence only; host present, max 2 guests. Prohibited for NYCHA, rent-controlled/stabilized units, SROs. Registration number must be displayed on listings.

Apply / renew at New York portal →
2 permit types

Type A STR

Required for: owner occupied rooms

$178

annual fee

Portland accessory short-term rental permit for owner-occupied, single-family homes. Covers rooms within the home while owner is present.

Renewal window

30 days before expiration

Enforcement started

June 2025

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Owner-occupancy declaration
  2. 2Portland BDS application form
  3. 3Site plan showing rental area
  4. 4Payment of $178 annual fee
  5. 5Fire and life safety inspection (for 3+ bedrooms rented)

Type A covers owner-occupied rentals. Host must be present during guest stays. Maximum 2 guest bedrooms.

Apply / renew at Portland portal →

Type B STR

Required for: entire unit

$178

annual fee

Portland accessory short-term rental permit for entire dwelling units rented while owner is away. Subject to 95-night annual cap.

Renewal window

30 days before expiration

Enforcement started

June 2025

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Owner-occupancy declaration
  2. 2Portland BDS Type B application
  3. 3Site plan
  4. 4Payment of $178 annual fee
  5. 5Neighbor notification
  6. 6Night tracking log (95-night cap compliance)

Type B capped at 95 nights/year. Hosts must maintain night log. Exceeding cap is a permit violation.

Apply / renew at Portland portal →
2 permit types

Home Sharing Permit

Required for: owner occupied

$150

annual fee

San Diego home sharing permit for owner-occupied primary residence. Host must be present for all or most of the rental period.

Renewal window

30 days before expiration

Enforcement started

July 2023

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Proof of primary residency
  2. 2San Diego STVR application
  3. 3Payment of $150 annual fee
  4. 4Transient occupancy tax registration
  5. 5Emergency contact information on file

Home sharing = host present during stays. 20% of rental nights cap may apply in some zones. Check HOA rules — many prohibit STR.

Apply / renew at San Diego portal →

Whole Home STR Permit

Required for: entire home

$1,000

annual fee

San Diego whole-home short-term rental permit. Limited availability — subject to citywide cap (5% of housing stock per community planning area).

Renewal window

60 days before expiration

Enforcement started

July 2023

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Proof of property ownership
  2. 2San Diego whole-home STVR application
  3. 3Payment of $1,000 annual fee
  4. 4Transient occupancy tax registration
  5. 5Good neighbor policy acknowledgment
  6. 6Lottery number (if cap reached in area)

Whole-home permits are capped and lottery-based in oversubscribed areas. Waitlist can be 6-18 months. Non-transferable.

Apply / renew at San Diego portal →
1 permit type

Short-Term Rental Certificate (OSTR)

Required for: primary residence

$925

annual fee

Mandatory certificate from the Office of Short-Term Rentals. Host must be a permanent resident; certificate number must appear in listings.

Renewal window

30 days before expiration

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Obtain a Business Registration Number first
  2. 2Prove permanent residency (two of: license, voter reg, MV reg, property tax bill, utility bill)
  3. 3Occupy the unit 275+ nights/yr
  4. 4Apply with the Office of Short-Term Rentals
  5. 5File quarterly activity reports

Fee $925 for a TWO-YEAR certification (as of May 2025). Un-hosted rentals capped at 90 nights/yr. Permanent-resident only. Quarterly reporting required.

Apply / renew at San Francisco portal →
1 permit type

Short-Term Rental Operator License

Required for: all

$75

annual fee

Annual regulatory license to operate any STR. The license number (STR-OPLI-##-######) must be posted in every listing.

Renewal window

30 days before expiration

Enforcement started

January 2019

What you need to apply / renew

  1. 1Obtain a Seattle Business License Tax Certificate first
  2. 2Apply via Seattle Services Portal
  3. 3Pay $75 per unit
  4. 4Identify the primary-residence unit (2-unit cap)
  5. 5Post license number in all listings
  6. 6File reports + $4/night fee quarterly

Two-license model (regulatory + business). Unit cap of 2. $500 penalty for operating without a license. $75 per unit.

Apply / renew at Seattle portal →

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