Issue No. 1
October 5, 2026
The day's figures on short-term rentals: rates, occupancy, demand, fees, supply and returns.
Occupancy
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62%premium of weekend occupancy over weekday occupancy
Occupancy
Weekend occupancy ran 62% higher than weekday levels in Cincinnati rentals
Data from BNBCalc shows short-term rental demand concentrates on Saturdays while Mondays lag, complicating calendar management as listing supply expan
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30%average occupancy rate across the Naples market
Occupancy
Why seasonal occupancy swings shape short-term rental returns in Naples
An analysis of how a 30% average occupancy rate and shifting booking windows impact seasonal performance in the Naples short-term rental market.
Rules & Money
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3%proposed city occupancy tax rate
Rules & Money
Kingston Common Council to vote on proposed 3% occupancy tax
The proposed tax on hotels and short-term rentals could bring in $100,000 to $400,000 in municipal revenue in 2027.
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$4.4 MillionAugust 2026 Transient Occupancy Tax collections
Rules & Money
Santa Barbara collects $4.4 Million in lodging taxes for August 2026
Year-to-date collections reach $9.3 Million, running 8.3% above the city's adopted budget projections.
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15.10 eurosasking rent per square meter this year
Rules & Money
Spain rents reach 15.10 euros per square meter as housing decrees fail in parliament
Spanish rental rates reached 15.10 euros per square meter this year according to Idealista as parliament rejected limits on short-term rentals.
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$200annual registration fee per rental unit
Rules & Money
Hillsborough County approves short-term rental rules including $200 annual fee
Hillsborough County commissioners unanimously approved mandatory registration and a $200 annual fee per unit for unincorporated short-term rentals.
Briefs from this issue
- Rules & Money
Active short term rentals reach 238 in Rochester New York
There are 238 active short-term rentals in Rochester, New York, according to Ulster County data cited by town Housing Advisory Committee member Alana Blum. This figure represents 5.62% of the town's 4,240 total households. To help limit short-term rentals to a target of 2% of total homes, the Town Board will cap non-owner-occupied permits to renewals only while reviewing regulations. The town currently has 124 active permits issued through its code enforcement office, of which 69 are non-owner occupied.
- Rules & Money
Cornwall Council approves conversion of four holiday lets back into one house
Cornwall Council has granted conditional approval to convert Lakeside at Swanpool, in Falmouth, back into a single home, according to Yahoo News UK. The detached property was previously divided into four holiday let units. A planning officer noted that the loss of four self-catering units would not have a significant impact on tourism capacity. The officer's report states that the proposal will instead provide a permanent residential occupation, supporting local services throughout the year and reducing traffic generation and parking demand.
- Rules & Money
Placentia Measure L proposes to increase hotel tax to 14 percent
The Placentia hotel tax, known as Measure L, proposes to increase the city's transient occupancy tax from 10% to 14%, according to city officials. The measure is expected to generate approximately $715,000 annually. The tax is charged on overnight stays and would be paid by guests at hotels, motels, and short-term rentals in Placentia. The revenue would go into the city's general fund to support services like police patrols, fire protection, 911 response, and road repairs.
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