Executive Summary
Atlanta's Home Park neighborhood has implemented a complete ban on new short-term rentals, with only existing licensed properties grandfathered in - a significant restriction given the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup demand. Greece now requires comprehensive compliance documentation including building permits, liability insurance, and fire safety measures, with properties facing automatic deregistration and €5,000+ fines for non-compliance. Ibiza removed 2,500 illegal listings representing 14,500 beds from Airbnb, though enforcement gaps remain as hosts shift to alternative rental formats. Vail's Ballot Issue 2A proposes quadrupling property tax rates on short-term rentals from 6.25% to 27% to match hotel taxation. Wales is advancing mandatory licensing requirements with public registration, safety standards, and displayed registration numbers on all advertisements, while Coconino County, Arizona, is pushing for state-level short-term rental reforms at the October County Supervisors Association Summit.
New Regulations
Atlanta, Georgia
Published: October 4, 2025
Category: Zoning
Summary: The Atlanta City Council has banned new short-term rentals in the Home Park neighborhood, allowing only existing licensed operations to continue under grandfathering provisions. This restriction, amid complaints about housing monopolization, could limit income opportunities for investors and reduce accommodation options ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Source: Atlanta City Council Bans Short-Term Rentals
Ibiza, Spain
Published: October 18, 2023
Category: Licensing
Summary: Ibiza authorities have enforced regulations by removing over 2,500 illegal short-term rental listings from Airbnb, eliminating more than 14,500 beds and reducing availability for holiday rentals on the island. While officials claim the area is now free of unlicensed accommodations, hosts continue to exploit loopholes by listing alternative options like cars, boats, and vans as rentals, highlighting ongoing challenges for short-term rental investors amid broader anti-overcrowding measures.
Source: Ibiza's government removes over 2,500 'illegal short-term rental listings' from Airbnb
Greece
Published: October 1, 2023
Category: Licensing
Summary: As of October 1, short-term rental properties in Greece must comply with strict licensing requirements under the new Ministry of Tourism framework, including valid building permits, primary-use space classifications, liability insurance, electrical/fire safety measures, pest control, and emergency kits, or face automatic deregistration from the AADE platform and potential fines starting at €5,000 for inspection denials. Investors should prepare comprehensive documentation files in advance due to uncertainties around pre-1995 properties, post-2011 regularizations, and seasonal inspection logistics, with enforcement involving initial registry checks followed by on-site verifications.
Source: Hundreds of Short-Term Rental Properties Declared Illegal as of October 1
Essex County, New York
Published: October 2, 2025
Category: Tax
Summary: Essex County plans to allocate $2 million in annual revenue from the new short-term rental sales tax to support emergency medical services through incentives like matching town contributions up to $100,000 and bonuses for advanced life support coverage. This approach aims to stabilize EMS amid challenges like staffing shortages and financial strains, providing relief to local budgets without directly impacting property taxes for investors.
Source: Essex County wants to use STR sales tax to boost EMS
Developing Regulations
Coconino County, Arizona
Published: September 30, 2025
Category: Zoning
Summary: Coconino County is preparing to advocate for state-level reforms on short-term rentals by introducing a formal resolution at the County Supervisors Association Summit in October. This initiative, announced by District 3 Supervisor Tammy Ontiveros at the Williams City Council meeting on September 25, aims to address ongoing issues in the short-term rental market, potentially impacting investors through forthcoming state actions.
Source: Coconino County prepared to advocate for short-term rental reform
Vail, Colorado
Published: October 5, 2025
Category: Tax
Summary: Short-term rental investors in Vail should note that Ballot Issue 2A proposes updating taxation for short-term rentals, including condotels, to align more closely with commercial hotels, which currently face a 27% property tax rate compared to the 6.25% paid by short-term rentals. This measure, aimed at funding housing affordability without harming the rental market, will appear on the ballot in November for voter approval.
Source: Letter: 'Yes' on 2A for a stronger Vail
Wales, United Kingdom
Published: October 6, 2023
Category: Licensing
Summary: The Welsh Government's draft tourism regulation bill mandates licensing for self-catering holiday lets in Wales, requiring operators to meet safety standards, pay fees, and display registration numbers on all adverts, with fines imposed for non-compliance and offences like operating without a license. Investors should note the bill's publication on October 6, potential changes before its autumn introduction to the Senedd, and the establishment of a public register, alongside enforcement powers for inspections and penalties.
Source: Welsh Government unveils draft 'Airbnb law' for holiday let operators