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Most STR-Friendly States (2026)

Ranked by how much each state's own law leaves cities free to regulate short-term rentals — not by profitability, and not an average of its cities. A higher score means state law is friendlier to STR hosts; local rules inside a state can still be stricter, so check the city rules.

  1. #1Iowa100/100Highly permissiveBars local bans, caps, permits and minimum stays · 5% state lodging tax5 cities researched →
  2. #2Idaho100/100Highly permissiveBars local bans, caps, permits and minimum stays · 8% state lodging tax11 cities researched →
  3. #3Nebraska91/100Highly permissiveBars local bans, caps and minimum stays · 6.5% state lodging tax5 cities researched →
  4. #4Arizona90/100FriendlyBars local bans, caps, permits and minimum stays · 5.5% state lodging tax21 cities researched →
  5. #5North Carolina85/100FriendlyBars local caps and permits · 4.75% state lodging tax8 cities researched →
  6. #6Washington83/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 6.5% state lodging tax7 cities researched →
  7. #7Florida82/100FriendlyBars local bans, caps and minimum stays · 6% state lodging tax33 cities researched →
  8. #8Missouri82/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 4.22% state lodging tax6 cities researched →
  9. #9Wisconsin82/100FriendlyBars local bans, caps and minimum stays · 5% state lodging tax2 cities researched →
  10. #10Utah82/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules7 cities researched →
  11. #10Wyoming82/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 9% state lodging tax2 cities researched →
  12. #12Oregon81/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 1.5% state lodging tax8 cities researched →
  13. #13Colorado81/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 2.9% state lodging tax29 cities researched →
  14. #14Mississippi81/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 7% state lodging tax7 cities researched →
  15. #15Alabama81/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 4% state lodging tax2 cities researched →
  16. #15Delaware81/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 4.5% state lodging tax0 cities researched →
  17. #15Georgia81/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 4% state lodging tax5 cities researched →
  18. #15Virginia81/100FriendlyBars local permits · 5.3% state lodging tax3 cities researched →
  19. #19Indiana80/100FriendlyBars local bans, caps, permits and minimum stays · 7% state lodging tax3 cities researched →
  20. #20Louisiana80/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 5% state lodging tax2 cities researched →
  21. #21Kansas80/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 6.5% state lodging tax1 city researched →
  22. #22Kentucky80/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 7% state lodging tax0 cities researched →
  23. #23California80/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 0% state lodging tax31 cities researched →
  24. #24Oklahoma79/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 4.5% state lodging tax2 cities researched →
  25. #25Tennessee79/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 7% state lodging tax13 cities researched →
  26. #26Montana79/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 8% state lodging tax5 cities researched →
  27. #26Rhode Island79/100FriendlyBars local bans and minimum stays · 12% state lodging tax3 cities researched →
  28. #28Maine79/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 9% state lodging tax2 cities researched →
  29. #29Alaska79/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 0% state lodging tax5 cities researched →
  30. #29Ohio79/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 0% state lodging tax2 cities researched →
  31. #31New Jersey78/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 11.63% state lodging tax4 cities researched →
  32. #32New Mexico78/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 4.88% state lodging tax1 city researched →
  33. #32Vermont78/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 12% state lodging tax2 cities researched →
  34. #34Illinois78/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 5.64% state lodging tax1 city researched →
  35. #35South Carolina78/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 7% state lodging tax5 cities researched →
  36. #36Connecticut78/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 15% state lodging tax1 city researched →
  37. #36Michigan78/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 6% state lodging tax5 cities researched →
  38. #36Texas78/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 6% state lodging tax32 cities researched →
  39. #39South Dakota78/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 5.7% state lodging tax2 cities researched →
  40. #40Arkansas77/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 8.5% state lodging tax3 cities researched →
  41. #41North Dakota77/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 5% state lodging tax5 cities researched →
  42. #42Minnesota76/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 6.88% state lodging tax1 city researched →
  43. #43West Virginia75/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 6% state lodging tax1 city researched →
  44. #44Maryland75/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 6% state lodging tax6 cities researched →
  45. #45New Hampshire73/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 8.5% state lodging tax3 cities researched →
  46. #46New York73/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 4% state lodging tax4 cities researched →
  47. #47Nevada72/100FriendlyBars local bans · 0% state lodging tax7 cities researched →
  48. #48Pennsylvania71/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 6% state lodging tax3 cities researched →
  49. #49Massachusetts71/100FriendlyNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 5.7% state lodging tax5 cities researched →
  50. #50Hawaii64/100ModerateNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 15% state lodging tax3 cities researched →
  51. #51District of Columbia20/100Heavily restrictedNo statewide limits on local STR rules · 15.95% state lodging tax1 city researched →

Not legal advice

STRVE is a research tool, not financial or legal advice. Always verify regulation, tax, and permitting details with the local jurisdiction and a licensed professional before you buy.

The STRVE Score and the seven-level breakdown are our own rating framework, not an official or government rating, and no jurisdiction endorses or reviews them. The rules behind them are researched from public sources with AI assistance and are current only as of the verification date shown, so they can be incomplete, outdated, or wrong. None of it substitutes for advice from local counsel. Confirm every permit, tax, occupancy, and zoning requirement against the jurisdiction's own municipal code and with an attorney licensed in that jurisdiction before you buy, list, or operate. Terms of Service