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🏡 Top Performing STR Market
Smoky Mountains, TN
Sevier County · STR Friendly
~91%Est OCC
$249Est ADR
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⚡ Regulation Landscape — All 50 States
— states STR-friendlyFriendly
— states moderateModerate
— states restrictedRestricted
Active US STR Listings
1.4M+
▲ 9% YoY est.
States Tracked
50
+ 100s of cities
Avg Host Annual Rev.
~$46K
Top markets $90K+
Regulations Tracked
50+
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All 50 States

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Regulation status, permit requirements, and tax estimates — every US state, updated weekly.

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Tennessee
FriendlyStatus
7%Est Tax
Moderate
Florida
DBPR ReqStatus
13.5%Est Tax
Friendly
Arizona
PreemptionStatus
12%Est Tax
Restricted
New York
LL18 NYCStatus
14.9%Est Tax
Friendly
Texas
FriendlyStatus
15%Est Tax
Restricted
California
No PreemptStatus
17.25%Est Tax
Moderate
Colorado
Local ReqStatus
12.9%Est Tax
Restricted
Hawaii
Near BanStatus
18.25%Est Tax
Friendly
North Carolina
FriendlyStatus
12.75%Est Tax
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Market Intelligence

Data that actually moves the needle

Real FRED economic data — L&H employment, lodging price trends. Updated monthly via federal data releases.

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Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)
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Gross Annual Revenue$46,916
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Regulation Hub

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STR laws change constantly. We track every permit requirement, tax, and city rule — updated weekly.

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Tennessee
STR-Friendly State — No License Required
● Friendly
State LicenseNot Required
State PreemptionNo
Est. Total Tax~7%
Top MarketSmoky Mountains
Verified: Feb 2026 · TN Dept of Revenue
New York
NYC Local Law 18 — Host Must Be Present
● Highly Restricted
NYC RegistrationRequired
Owner-OccupiedRequired (NYC)
Max Guests2 (NYC)
Max Fine$5,000
Verified: Mar 2026 · NYC DOB
Arizona
State Preemption Law Protects STR Hosts
● Host Friendly
State PreemptionYes — HB2672
License RequiredTPT License (tax)
Local BansProhibited
Est. Total Tax~12%
Verified: Feb 2026 · AZ Dept of Revenue
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