Key Facts

• Atlanta allows short-term rentals only for a primary home plus one unit, with a $150 annual license; fines up to $500 apply for violations.
• Boston requires hosts to register, pay a yearly fee, prove residency, and limit rentals to under 28 days; fines can reach $300 per day.
• Dallas bans short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoods, mandates registration with a $404 fee, property inspections, and tax collection; fines up to $500 per violation.
• Houston recently introduced rules requiring registration and a $275 yearly fee; serious violations can cause removal from booking sites and potential fines.
• Kansas City requires registration, zoning compliance, a 7.5% tax, and a $3 nightly fee; non-residents cannot rent out homes in residential zones.
• Demand for short-term rentals has surged dramatically in host cities ahead of the World Cup, with some areas seeing increases over 1,800% year-over-year.
• Local governments are enforcing these regulations strictly to ensure compliance during the event.
• Penalties include fines, possible jail time, and removal from popular short-term rental platforms if rules are broken.