Daily Regulatory Notes 06/29/2026

North Charleston, SC

North Charleston is relying on a single dedicated enforcement officer to track down unlicensed short term rentals, using a tool called Rentalscape to compare active listings against permitted properties and conducting in-person Friday visits to confirm violations.

Finding illegal North Charleston short-term rentals is like ‘Whac-A-Mole,’ compliance officer says

North Charleston has a cap on short-term rentals, but unlicensed properties and workaround schemes constantly pop up. A small team is tasked with enforcing the rules.

Post and CourierKenna Coe kcoepostandcourier.com

Citations for operating without a license carry a $1,092 fine, and the city's 2025 ordinance caps permits at 60 per council district, though two districts in Park Circle already far exceed that threshold with 161 and 202 active permits respectively. City Council is weighing potential changes to the ordinance, including allowing permit transfers upon property sale and exempting rentals in business zones from the district caps.

Lexington, KY

Lexington officials are set to update City Council on short term rental enforcement efforts at a July 1 committee meeting, with new data showing licensed STR listings have fallen sharply from 1,290 to 787 since the city's compliance tracking software went live.

Short-term rental listings have declined in Lexington. What rules has the city added in recent years?

This week, Councilmembers will get an update on what local enforcement efforts look like.

The CivicLex WeeklyAaron Mudd

The decline reflects several rounds of tightening regulations since 2023, including initial licensing requirements, a December 2024 amendment restricting unhosted rental density and cutting occupancy limits to 10 guests, and stepped-up enforcement carrying fines of up to $500 per day for unlicensed operators.

Harrison, NJ

Harrison Township Committee adopted an ordinance June 15 prohibiting short term rentals of 60 days or less, including platforms like Airbnb and the pool rental service Swimply, unless a property owner obtains a variance.

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Mayor Adam Wingate said the ordinance was partly motivated by concerns about other New Jersey towns seeing sudden influxes of unregulated short term rental activity tied to the FIFA World Cup matches being played in the state. Hotels, long term rentals and storage or apartment rentals are exempt from the ordinance, while Solicitor Brian Duffield noted that any stay beyond 60 days triggers a change of use requiring a Certificate of Occupancy inspection.

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New Braunfels, TX

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld New Braunfels' short term rental ordinance, ruling that property owners do not have a constitutional right to operate STRs in residential zones under Texas law.

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Learn more about the permits and other requirements necessary in order to operate a short term rental property in New Braunfels.

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The decision affirms the city's 30-day cutoff for short term stays, which has been in place since 2006 and was amended in 2011 to prohibit such rentals in residential districts. The lawsuit, brought by six homeowners and an LLC including Rafael Marfil and Verge Productions, may still see further appeals, though the ruling significantly narrows the path for similar federal due-process challenges going forward.

Cadillac, MI

Cadillac officials say the city’s conservative short-term rental policy, adopted in 2021, will remain unchanged for the foreseeable future after a steady decline in resident complaints and enforcement actions.

The ordinance continues to prohibit short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods while allowing them only in designated commercial and tourist districts. City officials also acknowledge continued interest from property owners seeking to expand short-term rental opportunities but say public feedback continues to favor the existing approach.

Triana, AL

The Triana Town Council will hold a public hearing on July 13 to consider a proposed ordinance that would introduce comprehensive regulations for short-term rentals.

Under the proposal, operators would pay a 9% lodging tax, obtain annual licenses, comply with inspection, safety, parking, and occupancy requirements, and display license numbers on online listings. The ordinance also outlines enforcement measures, including daily fines for unlicensed rentals and a license revocation process for properties that accumulate three validated public safety complaints within a year.

Birmingham, AL

Airbnb is once again activating its anti-party technology in the Birmingham area ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, using machine learning to identify and block higher-risk bookings that could lead to disruptive gatherings.

The platform says the system evaluates more than 100 booking factors and complements its year-round global party ban and neighborhood support measures. The announcement comes as the Birmingham City Council continues working on a new short-term rental ordinance, with public safety remaining a key focus following past incidents at local rental properties.

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This Week’s STR. Salt Lake City, UT launches first licensing program; Los Angeles, CA rejects Airbnb’s request to dismiss the case; Chicago, IL files lawsuit; Maui County, HI; Madison, AL approve regulations; Wimberley, TX extends moratorium; Alton, IL; Palm Springs, CA. READ MORE.

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