Select your state for a full breakdown of STR permit requirements, county-level guides, fees, and application details.
Except for Florida (which requires a DBPR license statewide), most states leave STR regulation entirely to counties and cities. Clicking a state below shows you the major jurisdictions we've covered within that state — not a single statewide requirement.
Sevier Co., Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Nashville
DBPR + county registration required. Walton Co., Osceola, Bay Co.
Marin Co., Placer Co. (Tahoe), Sonoma Co.
Boulder Co., Archuleta Co., Clear Creek Co.
Dare Co. (Outer Banks), Brunswick Co.
Washoe Co. (Reno/Tahoe), Clark Co. (Las Vegas)
Horry Co. (Myrtle Beach), Beaufort Co. (Hilton Head)
Travis Co. (Austin), Bexar Co. (San Antonio)
Honolulu/Oahu, Maui Co. — very strict restrictions
We're expanding coverage regularly. Use the Permit Finder for states already in the tool, or suggest your state for prioritized research. In the meantime, our City vs. County guide and free permit checklist apply across all U.S. jurisdictions.
| State | Statewide License? | Primary Regulation Level | Highest-Enforcement Markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | No | County & City | Sevier County, Gatlinburg, Nashville |
| Florida | Yes — DBPR | State + Local | Walton County (30A), Osceola, Miami |
| California | No | City & County | Marin, Placer, Los Angeles, San Francisco |
| Colorado | No | City & County | Breckenridge, Denver, Boulder, Clear Creek |
| North Carolina | No | County & City | Dare County, Asheville |
| Nevada | No | County & City | Washoe County, Clark County |
| South Carolina | No | County & City | Horry County, Beaufort County |
| Texas | No | City | Austin, San Antonio |
| Hawaii | No (county-level) | County | Entire state — very restricted |