The year-over-year monthly change in the number of short-term rental bookings worldwide decreased suddenly in March 2020 to four percent, dropping even further the following month to -29 percent. This decline in short-term rental bookings was due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on tourism worldwide. Three years later, in April 2023, that figure increased to 52 percent.

Direct link: Short-Term Rental Eligibility Dataset

DATASET CONTEXT

Boston's ordinance on short-term rentals is designed to incorporate the growth of the home-share industry into the City's work to create affordable housing for all residents. We want to preserve housing for residents while allowing Bostonians to benefit from this new industry. Starting on on January 1, 2019, short-term rentals in Boston will need to register with the City of Boston.

Eligibility for every unit in the City of Boston is dependant on the following six criteria:

• No affordability covenant restrictions
• Compliance with housing laws and codes
• No violations of laws regarding short-term rental use
• Owner occupied
• Two- or three-family dwelling
• Residential use classification

The Short-Term Rental Eligibility Dataset leverages information, wherever possible, about these criteria. For additional details and information about these criteria, please visit https://www.boston.gov/short-term-rentals.

ABOUT THIS DATASET

ATTENTION: The Short-Term Rental Eligibility Dataset is now available for residents and landlords to determine their registration eligibility.

NOTE: These data are refreshed on a nightly basis.

In June 2018, a citywide ordinance established new guidelines and regulations for short-term rentals in Boston. Registration opened January 1, 2019. The Short-Term Rental Eligibility Dataset was created to help residents, landlords, and City officials determine whether a property is eligible to be registered as a short-term rental.

The Short-Term Rental Eligibility Dataset currently joins data from the following datasets:

• Live Street Address Management (SAM) Addresses
• Assessing Online
• Code Enforcement - Building and Property
• Problem Properties
• Income-Restricted Properties
• STR Registration Data

HOW TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGISTRATION

1. ** Open** the Short-Term Rental Eligibility Dataset. In the dataset's search bar, enter the address of the property you are seeking to register.

2. Find the row containing the correct address and unit of the property you are seeking. This is the information we have for your unit.

3. Look at the columns marked as “Home-Share Eligible,” “Limited-Share Eligible,” and “Owner-Adjacent Eligible.”

   A “yes” under any of these columns means your unit IS eligible for registration under that short-term rental type. Click here for a description of short-term rental types.

   A “no” under any of these columns means your unit is NOT eligible for registration under that short-term rental type. Click here for a description of short-term rental types.

4. If your unit has a “yes” under “Home-Share Eligible,” “Limited-Share Eligible,” or “Owner-Adjacent Eligible,” you can register your unit here.

WHY IS MY UNIT LISTED AS “NOT ELIGIBLE”?

If you find that your unit is listed as NOT eligible, and you would like to understand more about why, you can use the Short-Term Rental Eligibility Dataset to learn more. The following columns measure each of the six eligibility criteria in the following ways:

1. No affordability covenant restrictions

   • A “yes” in the “Income Restricted” column tells you that the unit is marked as income restricted and is NOT eligible.

The “Income Restricted” column measures whether the unit is subject to an affordability covenant, as reported by the Department of Neighborhood Development and/or the Boston Planning and Development Agency.
For questions about affordability covenants, contact the Department of Neighborhood Development.

1. Compliance with housing laws and codes

   • A “yes” in the “Problem Properties” column tells you that this unit is considered a “Problem Property” by the Problem Properties Task Force and is NOT eligible.

Learn more about how “Problem Properties” are defined here.

* A **“yes”** in the **“Problem Property Owner”** column tells you that the owner of this unit also owns a “Problem Property,” as reported by the Problem Properties Task Force. 

Owners with any properties designated as a Problem Property are NOT eligible.

No unit owned by the owner of a “Problem Property” may register a short-term rental.
Learn more about how “Problem Properties” are defined here.

* The **“Open Violation Count”** column tells you how many open violations the unit has. Units with **any open** violations are NOT eligible. Violations counted include: violations of the sanitary, building, zoning, and fire code; stop work orders; and abatement orders. 

NOTE: Violations written before 1/1/19 that are still open will make a unit NOT eligible until these violations are resolved.
If your unit has an open violation, visit these links to appeal your violation(s) or pay your code violation fine(s).

* The **“Violations in the Last 6 Months”** column tells you how many violations the unit has received in the last six months. Units with **three or more** violations, whether open or closed, are NOT eligible. 

NOTE: Only violations written on or after 1/1/19 will count against this criteria.
If your unit has an open violation, visit these links to appeal your violation(s) or pay your code violation fine(s).

How to comply with housing laws and codes:
Have an open violation? Visit these links to appeal your violation(s) or pay your code violation fine(s).
Have questions about problem properties? Visit Neighborhood Service’s Problem Properties site.
a legal restriction that prohibits the use of the unit as a Short-Term Rental under condominium bylaws.
Units with legal restrictions found upon investigation are NOT eligible.

If the investigation of a complaint against the unit yields restrictions of the nature detailed above, we will mark the unit with a “yes” in this column. Until such complaint-based investigations begin, all units are marked with “no.”
NOTE: Currently no units have a “legally restricted” designation.
Limited-Share
If you are the owner-occupant of a unit and you have not filed for Residential Tax Exemption, you can still register your unit by proving owner-occupancy. It is recommended that you submit proof of residency in your short-term rental registration application to expedite the process of proving owner-occupancy (see “Primary Residence Evidence” section).

* **“Building Owner-Occupied”** measures whether the building has a single owner AND is owner occupied. A “no” in this column indicates that the unit is NOT eligible for an owner-adjacent short-term rental. 

If you believe your building occupancy data is incorrect, please contact the Assessing Department.

1. Two- or three-family dwelling

   • The “Units in Building” column tells you how many units are in the building. Owner-Adjacent units are only allowed in two- to three-family buildings; therefore, four or more units in this column will mark the unit as NOT eligible for an Owner-Adjacent Short-Term Rental.

   • A “no” in the “Building Single Owner” column tells you that the owner of this unit does not own the entire building and is NOT eligible for an Owner-Adjacent Short-Term Rental.

   If you believe your building occupancy data is incorrect, please contact the Assessing Department.
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   If you believe your building occupancy data is incorrect, please contact the Assessing Department.

Visit this site for more information on unit eligibility criteria.

This dataset shows a listing of all short term rental properties actively registered with the City of Norfolk. A short term rental is either a vacation rental (not the owner’s primary residence) or homestay (the owner’s primary residence). It can be registered administratively with the City or by applying for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). This dataset will be updated monthly.

This dataset contains information about the status of Short Term Rental permits, locations of Short Term Rentals owners of the properties, and other relevant information. Short Term Rental permits within the Suburban Cities in Jefferson County are not included in this dataset.A short term rental is a dwelling unit that is rented, leased, or otherwise assigned for a tenancy of less than 30 consecutive days duration. All short term rental hosts must annually register each of their rentals with Louisville Metro's Office of Planning & Design Services; register with the Louisville Metro Revenue Commission (for tax purposes); and, if necessary, obtain Conditional Use Permits from the Louisville Metro Board of Zoning Adjustment. This data set contains information about the status of Short Term Rental permits, locations of Short Term Rentals owners of the properties, and other relevant information.For questions about this data, reach out to Planning & Design Services Amy.Brooks@louisvilleky.gov

NOTE TO USERS -- There may be disruption to this data set between March 19 to March 29 related to a upgrade. Please contact dsdopendata@austintexas.gov with questions.

City of Austin Open Data Terms of Use https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/ranj-cccq

The general neighborhood and zip code location of active short term rentals (including type) across Austin, TX. Licenses are only active for one year. We have not included specific addresses, at the request of residents for safety reasons, but we have included street name and zip code. For more information or for records of licenses older than a year, concerned parties can pursue a public information request: public.information@austintexas.gov. FYI: your request will not be considered received unless it is sent to the proper address.

Click here to check Short-Term Rental Eligibility

Boston's ordinance on short-term rentals is designed to incorporate the growth of the home-share industry into the City's work to create affordable housing for all residents. We want to preserve housing for residents while allowing Bostonians to benefit from this new industry. Starting on on January 1, 2019, short-term rentals in Boston will need to register with the City of Boston.

Eligibility for every unit in the City of Boston is dependant on the following six criteria:

• No affordability covenant restrictions
• Compliance with housing laws and codes
• No violations of laws regarding short-term rental use
• Owner occupied
• Two- or three-family dwelling
• Residential use classification

The Short-Term Rental Eligibility Dataset leverages information, wherever possible, about these criteria. For additional details and information about these criteria, please visit https://www.boston.gov/short-term-rentals.

ABOUT THIS DATASET

In June 2018, a citywide ordinance established new guidelines and regulations for short-term rentals in Boston. Registration opened January 1, 2019. The Short-Term Rental Eligibility Dataset was created to help residents, landlords, and City officials determine whether a property is eligible to be registered as a short-term rental.

The Short-Term Rental Eligibility Dataset currently joins data from the following datasets and is refreshed nightly:

• Live Street Address Management (SAM) Addresses.
• Assessing Online.
• Building and Property Violations
• Problem Properties
• Income-Restricted Properties
• STR Registration Data

HOW TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGISTRATION

1. ** Open** the Short-Term Rental Eligibility Dataset. In the dataset's search bar, enter the address of the property you are seeking to register.

2. Find the row containing the correct address and unit of the property you are seeking. This is the information we have for your unit.

3. Look at the columns marked as “Home-Share Eligible,” “Limited-Share Eligible,” and “Owner-Adjacent Eligible.”

   • A “yes” under any of these columns means your unit IS eligible for registration under that short-term rental type. Click here for a description of short-term rental types.
   • A “no” under any of these columns means your unit is NOT eligible for registration under that short-term rental type. Click here for a description of short-term rental types.

4. If your unit has a “yes” under “Home-Share Eligible,” “Limited-Share Eligible,” or “Owner-Adjacent Eligible,” you can register your unit here.

WHY IS MY UNIT LISTED AS “NOT ELIGIBLE”?

If you find that your unit is listed as NOT eligible, and you would like to understand more about why, you can use the Short-Term Rental Eligibility Dataset to learn more. The following columns measure each of the six eligibility criteria in the following ways:

1. No affordability covenant restrictions

   • A “yes” in the “Income Restricted” column tells you that the unit is marked as income restricted and is NOT eligible.
     
     
   • The “Income Restricted” column measures whether the unit is subject to an affordability covenant, as reported by the Department of Neighborhood Development and/or the Boston Planning and Development Agency.
     
     
   • For questions about affordability covenants, contact the Department of Neighborhood Development.
     
     

2. Compliance with housing laws and codes

   • A “yes” in the “Problem Properties” column tells you that this unit is considered a “Problem Property” by the Problem Properties Task Force and is NOT eligible.
     
     
   • Learn more about how “Problem Properties” are defined here.
     
     
   • A “yes” in the “Problem Property Owner” column tells you that the owner of this unit also owns a “Problem Property,” as reported by the Problem Properties Task Force.
     
     
   • Owners with any properties designated as a Problem Property are NOT eligible.
     
     
   • No unit owned by the owner of a “Problem Property” may register a short-term rental.
     
     
   • Learn more about how “Problem Properties” are defined here.
     
     
   • The “Open Violation Count” column tells you how many open violations the unit has. Units with any open violations are NOT eligible. Violations counted include: violations of the sanitary, building, zoning, and fire code; stop work orders; and abatement orders.
     
     
   • NOTE: Violations written before 1/1/19 that are still open will make a unit NOT eligible until these violations are resolved.
     
     
   • If your unit has an open violation, visit these links to appeal your violation(s) or pay your code violation fine(s).
     
     
   • The “Violations in the Last 6 Months” column tells you how many violations the unit has received in the last six months. Units with three or more violations, whether open or closed, are NOT eligible.
     
     
   • NOTE: Only violations written on or after 1/1/19 will count against this criteria.
     
     
   • If your unit has an open violation, visit these links to appeal your violation(s) or pay your code violation fine(s).
     
     
   • How to comply with housing laws and codes:
     
     
   • Have an open violation? Visit these links to appeal your violation(s) or pay your code violation fine(s).
     
     
   • Have questions about problem properties? Visit Neighborhood Service’s Problem Properties site.
     
     

3. No violations of laws regarding short-term rental use

   • A “yes” in the “Legally Restricted” column tells you that there is a complaint against the unit that finds

     • A legal restriction that prohibits the use of the unit as a Short-Term Rental under local, state, or federal law, OR

     • legal restriction that prohibits the use of the unit as a Short-Term Rental under condominium bylaws.

     • Units with legal restrictions found upon investigation are NOT eligible.
       
       

     • If the investigation of a complaint against the unit yields restrictions of the nature detailed above, we will mark the unit with a “yes” in this column. Until such complaint-based investigations begin, all units are marked with “no.”
       
       

     • NOTE: Currently no units have a “legally restricted” designation.
       
       

4. Owner-occupied

   • A “no” in the “Unit Owner-Occupied” column tells you that there is NO Residential Tax Exemption filed for that unit via the Assessing Department, and that unit is automatically categorized as NOT eligible for the following Short-Term Rental types:

     • Home-Share
     • Limited-Share
       
       
     • Residential Tax Exemption indicates that a unit is owner-occupied and generates a “yes” in the “Unit Owner-Occupied” column.
       
       

     • Owners are not required to file a Residential Tax Exemption in order to be eligible to register a unit as a Short-Term Rental.
       
       

     • If you would like to apply for Residential Tax Exemption, you can apply here.
       
       

     • If you are the owner-occupant of a unit and you have not filed for Residential Tax Exemption, you can still register your unit by proving owner-occupancy.
       

     • It is recommended that you submit proof of residency in your short-term rental registration application to expedite the process of proving owner-occupancy (see

All permit applications for properties to be used as short-term rentals.

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Short Term Vacation Rental Market Size 2025-2029

The short term vacation rental market size is forecast to increase by USD 114.1 billion at a CAGR of 13.5% between 2024 and 2029.

The market is experiencing significant growth due to the expanding tourism industry and the increasing preference for flexible and affordable accommodation options. Technological advancements are revolutionizing the sector with online booking platforms, property management software, and smart home technology becoming the norm. However, inconsistency in providing quality vacation rentals remains a challenge. To enhance the guest experience, some rental properties are integrating spa and wellness facilities, while others are exploring the use of Augmented Reality to offer virtual tours. These trends reflect the industry's commitment to delivering superior guest experiences and meeting evolving traveler demands.

What will be the Size of the Short Term Vacation Rental Market During the Forecast Period?

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The short-term rental market, a segment of travel and tourism, has experienced significant growth in recent years, offering budget-friendly accommodations for both leisure and work travelers. With the rise of platforms like Airbnb and Booking.Com, this accommodation type has gained popularity among millennials and international travelers seeking unique, aesthetic stays. The market's size is substantial, with spending on services and goods in this sector continuing to increase. Emerging markets and low airfare prices have contributed to the market's expansion. Work-from-home trends have also driven demand for short-term rentals, allowing travelers to maintain productivity while enjoying eco-friendly and sustainable amenities.
Property owners benefit from the use of online booking platforms and property management software, streamlining the rental process. Technological trends, such as virtual tours, augmented reality, and innovative solutions, enhance the guest experience. The real estate industry has taken notice, with many investing in short-term rental properties. However, concerns regarding fake listings and safety remain, highlighting the need for continued industry regulation. Female visitors represent a significant portion of the market, with a focus on environmentally-friendly rentals and sustainable amenities becoming increasingly important. As the market continues to evolve, it is poised for continued growth and innovation.

How is this Short Term Vacation Rental Industry segmented and which is the largest segment?

The short term vacation rental industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD billion' for the period 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019-2023 for the following segments.

Mode Of Booking

  Offline
  Online


Management

  Managed by owners
  Professionally managed


Type

  Apartments and condominiums
  Villas and luxury homes
  Cottages and cabins
  Resorts and bungalows
  Others


Geography

  Europe

    Germany
    UK
    France
    Italy


  North America

    Canada
    US


  APAC

    China
    Japan


  Middle East and Africa



  South America

By Mode Of Booking Insights

The offline segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. Offline segment had high demand previously when Internet penetration was not high, as word of mouth and repeat business were the most powerful factors for offline bookings. At present, some people are still hesitant to book their accommodation online. The main reason for this is people's lack of faith in online reservations. Another reason people choose to book short term vacation rentals offline is to ensure that they get the best rate. People generally think that by booking hotels offline, they will be able to negotiate with the staff or get extra discounts. Satisfied guests may become repeat customers, contributing to guest loyalty and positive word-of-mouth referrals. Thus, these factors will boost the growth of the offline segment and enhance the growth of the global short term vacation rental market during the forecast period.

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The Offline segment was valued at USD 87.10 billion in 2019 and showed a gradual increase during the forecast period.

Regional Analysis

Europe is estimated to contribute 32% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio's analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period.

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The European short-term vacation rental market is projected to expand due to the rising demand for travel and tourism, particularly for budget-friendly accommodations.

This statistic shows the number of private short-term rentals booked through Airbnb in New York City in 2010 and 2014. In the first five months of 2014, 16,483 private short-term rental units were booked through Airbnb in New York City. In 2015, the average daily rate (ADR) for a single room on Airbnb in the United States was 80.67 U.S. dollars.

Detailed US vacation rental property listing compilation including identifiers, valuation metrics, and tax information from OTAs.

The VR OTA Real Estate dataset provides a detailed real estate listing compilation that includes property identifiers, valuation metrics, physical characteristics, and tax information for vacation rental properties listed on OTAs.

All Active Short-Term Licenses. This dataset includes Commercial, Non-Commercial, and Operator Licenses, as well as listings for lodging providers exempt from STR licensing (i.e., licensed Hotels, Motels, and Bed and Breakfasts who may list their properties on Short-Term Rental platforms).

The adoption of short-term rental platforms is expected to increase at a CAGR of 19.1% during the forecast period. The Short-Term Rental Platform market size is anticipated to rise from US$ 4,503.2 million in 2022 to US$ 25,829.9 million in 2032.

Attribute	Details
Short-Term Rental Platform Market Estimated Size (2022)	US$ 4,503.2 million
Short-Term Rental Platform Market CAGR (2022 to 2032)	19.1%
Short-Term Rental Platform Market Forecasted Size (2032)	US$ 25,829.9 million

Scope of the Report

Attribute	Details
Growth Rate	CAGR of 19.1% from 2022 to 2032
Base Year of Estimation	2022
Historical Data	2017 to 2021
Forecast Period	2022 to 2032
Quantitative Units	Revenue in US$ million and Volume in Units and F-CAGR from 2022 to 2032
Report Coverage	Revenue Forecast, Volume Forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, growth factors, Trends, and Pricing Analysis
Key Segments Covered	By Deployment By Accommodation By End User By Region
Regions Covered	North America Latin America Europe East Asia South Asia Middle East & Africa Oceania
Key Countries Profiled	USA Canada Brazil Mexico Germany Italy France United Kingdom Spain Russia China Japan India GCC Countries Australia
Key Companies Profiled	9flats.com Pte Ltd. Airbnb Inc. Booking Holdings Inc. Expedia Group Inc. Hotelplan Holding AG MakeMyTrip Pvt. Ltd. NOVASOL AS Oravel Stays Pvt. Ltd. TripAdvisor Inc. Wyndham Destinations Inc.
Customization & Pricing	Available upon Request

Short-Term Rental locations licensed with the Lexington-Fayette County Urban County Government (LFUCG) Division of Revenue. This list is provided to the LFUCG Division of Planning's Planning Services section and this dataset is then updated for analysis.A Short-Term Rental (STR) is the commercial use of a dwelling unit rented in whole or part for temporary occupancy by transient guests for a tenancy of less than 30 consecutive days, where no meals are served. This term does not include hotel or motel rooms, extended stay hotels, bed and breakfast facilities, boarding or lodging facilities, or farm dwelling units. Transient guests have an established primary residence elsewhere, and this term will not include individuals who rent a primary home every week.Short-Term Rentals can be either hosted or unhosted:Hosted: A short-term rental in which the dwelling unit or another dwelling unit on the property is a primary residence, and the primary resident continues to occupy the property while the short-term rental is being rented to guests.Un-Hosted: A short-term rental in which a primary resident does not occupy the property.More information about Short-Term Rentals in Lexington-Fayette County, Kentucky can be found at https://www.lexingtonky.gov/working/business-licensing-taxes/short-term-rentals-strs.For questions about this data, reach out to Planning Services at planningmailbox@lexingtonky.gov.

Short-term rentals are a type of lodging sometimes called vacation rentals. A house, condo, or apartment (or a part of one) that is rented for a fee for fewer than 30 consecutive nights is a short-term rental. Short-term rental operators are required to obtain an operator license & register each rental unit on that license. This dataset lists all Short-Term Rental operator licenses & their associated units. To learn more about short-term rental regulations in Seattle, please visit: https://www.seattle.gov/business-regulations/short-term-rentals

Location of Louisville Metro KY - Short-Term Rental Conditional Use Permits

This dataset has been published by the Commissioner of Revenue of the City of Virginia Beach and data.vbgov.com. The mission of data.vbgov.com is to provide timely and accurate City information to increase government transparency and access to useful and well organized data by the general public, non-governmental organizations, and City of Virginia Beach employees.

As of January 2025, the majority of Airbnb properties in New York City in the United States were listed as longer-term rentals. Meanwhile, short-term listings, which are only rented for less than 30 days, accounted for 13.8 percent of rental properties available.

Current and historical details of Short Term Rental Property (STRP) applications and issued permits since the beginning of the program.Source Link: https://epermits.nashville.govMetadata Document: Residential Short Term Rental Permits Metadata.pdfContact Data Owner: opendata@nashville.gov

The global travel and tourism market is one of the worst hit by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As a result, companies offering short-term rentals such as Airbnb, Expedia, and Booking.com are now coping with the virus' damaging effects. In the first week of 2020, there were 24 percent less short-term rental reservations in the United States than in the previous year. By week two, this figure rose to 26 percent more year-over-year reservations. However, this growth didn't continue and in week 14 of 2020, short-term rental bookings in the U.S. saw a 94 percent drop over the previous year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Trade Names and Addresses of facilities, within the City of New Orleans, offering short term rental. Facilities include Hotels, Motels, Bed & Breakfasts and Rooming & Boarding Houses. Update: Quarterly