Visibility and Tools for Governments Managing Short-Term Rentals
Civic Rentals helps governments track and manage short-term rentals while supporting day-to-day regulatory program operations.
How Civic Rentals Can Help Governments
Comprehensive tools and insights to manage your STR program effectively
STR Market Overview
Maintain a clearer picture of STRs in your area, supporting both day-to-day program operations and longer-term policy planning.
Program Operations & Compliance Tracking
A workspace for regulatory staff to record compliance notes, track complaints, document enforcement activity, and monitor licensing status for individual properties.
Documentation & Program Readiness
Structured recordkeeping for consistent documentation over time—useful for internal tracking, reporting, and program continuity.
Partnership-Building & Responsible STR Participation
Foster constructive engagement with property managers, hosts, and partners through education, communication, and clear expectations.
Revenue Program Support
Improve program clarity and follow-through to strengthen registration participation and support lodging tax collection efforts.
Online Permitting & Licensing Support
Support STR registration programs with structured application workflows, renewals, and organized recordkeeping.
Who Civic Rentals Is Built For
Supporting government teams at every level; from enforcement to tax offices
- City, County, State & National Authorities
- Clerks, Licensing & Permitting Offices
- Community Planning & Program Operations Teams
- Finance and Revenue Departments
- Tourism & Destination Organizations
About the Founder
Stacy Pobatschnig is the founder of Civic Rentals and has spent more than a decade working with governments on short-term rental oversight, regulatory programs, and compliance initiatives. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with hundreds of jurisdictions across North America and internationally to help public authorities better understand and manage short-term rental activity. Her work has focused on the operational side of STR programs, including regulatory implementation, program administration, and the practical tools governments need to monitor and manage short-term rental markets.
Host & Property Manager Educational Outreach Program
Structured tools that help governments communicate with hosts and property managers, share program requirements, and encourage responsible participation in local STR regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Civic Rentals help with STR compliance?
Civic Rentals provides jurisdictions with visibility into STR activity, structured documentation systems, and partnership tools that make it easier to engage with property managers and hosts, ultimately supporting better compliance and program participation.
What makes the Partnership Program unique?
Our Host & Property Manager Educational Outreach Program provides structured tools and templates that help governments communicate with hosts and property managers, share program requirements, and encourage responsible participation in local STR regulations.
Who typically uses Civic Rentals?
Civic Rentals is used by city and county governments, state agencies, finance departments, licensing offices, community planning teams, and tourism organizations—any government entity managing or overseeing short-term rental activity.
How long does implementation take?
Implementation timelines vary based on jurisdiction size and program complexity. During your demo, we’ll discuss your specific needs and provide a tailored implementation plan.
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See how Civic Rentals can support your jurisdiction's STR program
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Have questions about how Civic Rentals can support your jurisdiction? Our team is here to help you understand how we can work together.