Cities Crack Down on Airbnb Income

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 2m

Cities are cracking down hard on short-term rentals like Airbnb, slapping homeowners with steep fees, taxes, and fines that are squeezing their ability to earn extra cash — especially as many struggle with housing costs. A new report reveals local governments have collected over $935 million since 2019, with some cities like Clark County, Nevada, issuing barely 200 licenses despite allowing up to 3,000. In places like New York, the rules are so restrictive they’re practically a ban, with $845 registration fees and complex paperwork. Fees vary wildly — from $150 in Atlanta to $1,600 in Hermosa…