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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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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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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.
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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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$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.
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