Daily Regulatory Notes 06/18/2026

Austin, TX

Officials in Austin are ramping up enforcement of short-term rental regulations ahead of a July 1 compliance deadline that could result in unlicensed listings being removed from online booking platforms.

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Short-term rentals (STRs), residences rented for less than 30 consecutive days, are regulated by City ordinance and licensed annually by Austin Development Services Code Compliance.

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Under the city’s updated rules, operators must display a valid city-issued license number on their listings, a requirement intended to improve compliance with licensing regulations that have been in place since 2012. C

Blairsville Borough, PA

The borough council of Blairsville Borough has adopted a new short-term rental ordinance establishing a regulatory framework for properties rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days.

The ordinance allows short-term rentals in residential districts through a conditional use process, provided operators meet requirements related to parking, neighborhood compatibility, traffic, noise, and zoning standards. Operators must obtain an annual borough permit, maintain at least $500,000 in liability insurance, provide one off-street parking space per bedroom, and be able to respond to complaints within one hour. The ordinance also limits occupancy to two people per bedroom plus two additional occupants, prohibits events involving non-guests, and establishes enforcement measures that include fines, permit revocation, and penalties for ongoing violations.

St. Helena, CA

St. Helena is revisiting its short-term rental program, which currently caps permits at 25, with nearly all already filled and more than 60 applicants on a waiting list.

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Short-term rental is defined as renting of a residential unit for a period of less than 30 days.

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City officials are considering possible changes such as increasing the cap, adding spacing rules between rentals, requiring more frequent renewals, and improving reporting and tax verification. Planning commissioners want more data on tax revenue and neighborhood impacts before moving forward. Any changes are expected to be discussed later this year and could reach the City Council in the winter.

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Decatur, AL

Decatur is enforcing a new short-term rental ordinance aimed at regulating Airbnb- and Vrbo-style listings with hotel-level safety and tax standards.

The city estimates about 180 STRs exist, but only about 20% have registered so far. Owners must obtain a $500 annual permit and business license, and a 90-day grace period is ending before enforcement begins, with fines of $500 per day for noncompliance. City leaders expect stronger enforcement after July 1, using tracking software to flag unregistered listings ahead of increased demand during events like Rock the South.

Jersey County, IL

Jersey County approved new short-term rental rules adding a $100 permit/registration fee for new hotel/motel-style STRs and extending a 5% lodging tax to Airbnb-type rentals.

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Officials said existing businesses are exempt from the new registration fee, which only applies to new operators starting July 1, 2026. The county also clarified its ordinance so it won’t double-tax rentals already paying local tourism taxes in municipalities like Grafton and Jerseyville.

Peoria, IL

Peoria Heights is considering new rules for short-term rentals, including a possible cap of around 35 listings, as officials respond to concerns about large parties and enforcement issues.

Village of Peoria Heights looks to add restrictions to Airbnb-style rentals

The Village of Peoria Heights is looking to limit its number of Airbnb’s it allows and install regulations, after concerns were raised about Airbnb homes being used for large parties and event spaces.

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The village currently has about 32 known Airbnb-style rentals, and recent incidents involving a large party and police response have intensified the discussion. Proposed changes include noise rules, special use permits, and stronger enforcement against violations, while some trustees argue STRs are still a needed lodging option in the absence of a hotel. No final decision was made, but officials plan to continue reviewing regulations.

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