Houston Sets the Clock, DC Opens Hosting, Industry Builds an Advocacy Fund

Rental Scale-Up·Published Apr 2, 2026·Regulations & Compliance·Houston, TX
Summary

Houston STR hosts face a firm deadline with the registration ordinance now fully active, necessitating registration before the World Cup. DC considers renter hosting expansion, potentially increasing supply. A new PMS integration allows automatic advocacy funding, tying contributions to booking activity, which could impact regulatory landscapes.

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DC's proposed bill would allow renters to host STRs and would permit residents to license a second owned property, capped at 90 nights per year.

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