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Hosting rules, explained plainly
Evergreen guidance on lodging tax, licensing, and calendar operations for short-term rental hosts. Where an answer depends on your city, we link the cited page for that jurisdiction rather than stating a number that might not be yours.
Can I Airbnb My ADU, Basement or Garage Flat?
Accessory dwelling units sit in an awkward gap between planning rules and short-term rental rules. Here are the four questions that decide whether you can let one out, and the order to ask them in.
Read the guideAre Cleaning Fees Subject to Lodging Tax?
In most places the cleaning fee is taxed as part of the stay, not treated as a separate service. Here is why that is the default, where it differs, and what under-collecting costs a host at audit.
How Lodging Tax Works for Airbnb Hosts
What lodging tax is, who charges it, whether Airbnb or Vrbo collects it for you, and how to work out the rate a guest actually pays. Plain, evergreen guidance, with the city-specific rates linked to their source.
Do You Need a Licence to Run a Short-Term Rental?
Most US cities require some form of permit or registration to run an Airbnb, and many restrict it to your primary residence. Here is how to tell what your city requires, and the rules that most often trip hosts up.
How to Sync Airbnb and Vrbo Calendars with iCal
If you list the same property on more than one platform, iCal export links let you keep the calendars in sync and avoid double bookings. Here is how iCal sync works, what it can and cannot do, and how to spot turnovers and gap nights.