Executive Summary
Maui County gave final approval to Bill 88 in a 7-2 vote, walking back its plan to phase out about 7,000 apartment-zoned vacation rentals and instead creating two hotel zoning districts that let roughly 4,500 of those units apply to keep operating. In New Jersey, Harrison Township adopted an ordinance banning most rentals of 60 days or less unless the owner gets a variance, with officials pointing to World Cup crowds overwhelming nearby towns. Philadelphia is facing its own World Cup pressure: the City Controller found more than a third of the city's STR licenses are invalid and is pushing for more inspections and a central licensing system before an expected 17,000 Airbnb guests arrive. Triana, Alabama set a July 13 hearing on a proposed ordinance with a 9% lodging tax, a $112 annual license per unit, and a three-strikes rule that can pull a license after three safety complaints. Manatee County, Florida revived a failed 2024 effort, with commissioners unanimously directing staff to draft rules on registration fees, occupancy caps, and parking.
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Maui County, Hawaii
Zoning · Published June 25, 2026
The Maui County Council gave final approval to Bill 88 in a 7-2 vote, scaling back an earlier plan to phase out roughly 7,000 apartment-zoned short-term rentals over five years to create long-term housing. The measure creates two new hotel zoning districts that would let owners of about 4,500 of those units seek a designation to keep operating, going against the recommendations of all three county planning commissions.
→ Source: Maui Vacation Rentals Get A Reprieve With New Zoning Bill's Approval
Harrison Township, New Jersey
Zoning / Ban · Published June 29, 2026
Harrison Township adopted an ordinance prohibiting most short-term rentals of 60 days or less, including listings on Airbnb and the pool-rental service Swimply, unless the owner obtains a variance. Officials cited problems in northern New Jersey towns overwhelmed by World Cup visitors, while hotels, apartments, and long-term rentals remain exempt.
→ Source: Committee Adopts Short-Term Rentals Measure
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licensing / Enforcement · Published June 24, 2026
Philadelphia's City Controller is urging tougher oversight after a report found more than a third of the city's short-term rental licenses are invalid, recommending more inspections and a centralized application and renewal system. The timing is notable, with roughly 17,000 guests expected to book about 126,000 room nights across Greater Philadelphia via Airbnb during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Triana, Alabama
Tax / Licensing · Published June 26, 2026
The Triana Town Council scheduled a July 13 public hearing on a proposed ordinance that would impose a 9% lodging tax on stays under 180 days and require operators to buy a $112 annual license per unit. The draft also sets safety rules including one off-street parking space per bedroom, annual inspections, and a three-strikes policy that can suspend a license after three validated safety complaints in 12 months.
→ Source: Triana Schedules Public Hearing On Proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance, Including 9% Tax
Manatee County, Florida
Licensing / Zoning · Published June 30, 2026
Manatee County commissioners unanimously directed staff to research stricter short-term rental rules for unincorporated areas, reviving an effort that failed on a 3-3 vote last year. Proposals on the table include registration fees, maximum occupancy limits, parking restrictions, and required in-unit postings, though commissioners raised concerns about enforcement costs and staffing.
→ Source: Manatee Pitches Regulations To Clamp Down On 'Disruptive' Short-Term Rentals
