Short-term rental compliance is the foundation of good business

Each market has its own short-term rental regulations. In rare cases, a market may be completely unregulated—though this is highly unusual.

In either case, homeowners looking to rent should consider the laws on the books and the potential for additional ordinances to impact their home. Our dedicated team can point homeowners and buyers in the direction of available resources that can help them determine whether their property is eligible for short-term rental use—and what regulations may apply to that area.

The cost and necessity of a short-term rental registration or license depends on where that short-term rental is located.

Short-term rental licenses or permits range from as low as $50 up to several hundreds of dollars or more. Consider, too, that other fees and taxes may be associated with operating a short-term rental. We recommend getting in touch with a local expert to learn more about the short-term rental registration laws and regulatory landscape in your neighborhood.

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Yes, absolutely. One of the benefits of our hybrid, full-service vacation rental management is that our on-the-ground property managers work closely with our central Compliance Team to alert them of new regulations in a market.

From there, we can quickly share the news and next steps with our homeowners. Additionally, homeowners who receive a notice regarding a new ordinance can rely on our experienced team to assist them in navigating the changes and new requirements.

Whether Vacasa can pay for a vacation rental permit and license on behalf of a homeowner depends on the ordinance.

If we are handling a homeowner’s permit renewal, we are usually able to pay the associated fee (though the owner is ultimately responsible for license or permit fees). If we are able to pay on their behalf, we’ll bill the cost to the homeowner’s next statement.

We strive to protect vacation rental owners’ right to rent their homes and defend guests' rights to choose the accommodation that best suits their travel.

Advocacy is essential for us because it drives tourism, tax revenue, and additional economic benefits in communities where limitations may hinder opportunity. That's why we established a short-term rental advocacy program that advocates for homeowners like you.

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Yes—we’re all about helping you protect your home.

Because we manage your property locally, we can ensure that any items required to be in and around your home are present and in compliance with local laws and regulations.

In some cases, a business license is also required to operate, but we find that short-term rental-specific permits and licenses are more common. This will depend entirely on local regulations.