API & Data Licensing
CityRuleLookup maintains a structured dataset of plain-English local ordinance summaries, each with a restriction level, a code excerpt, and its section citation with a source link. The data can be licensed for commercial use by arrangement.
What’s in the dataset
900+
Cities
500+
Counties
51
States and DC
60
Ordinance categories
349
Topics / subcategories
5,500+
Places mapped
Coverage figures current as of October 2026. Each record carries a severity rating, a plain-English summary, key facts, penalties, a source URL, and a code excerpt with its citation. The limits of those fields are set out on the editorial process page.
Who this is for
Short-term-rental compliance
Surface STR permit rules, caps, and penalties per city so hosts and managers stay compliant as ordinances change.
Real-estate & PropTech platforms
Enrich listings and relocation tools with the local rules that affect a property, setbacks, fences, ADUs, parking, noise.
Insurance & underwriting
Factor local regulatory posture into risk models with structured severity and citation data at the city level.
Fleet, RV & mobility apps
Answer "is this allowed here?" for overnight parking, RV and boat parking, and similar rules across the places we cover.
How access works
Commercial data access is offered by arrangement. There is no public API or self-serve signup today: tell us what you need (coverage, format, refresh cadence) and the editor will follow up. Pricing depends on coverage and volume.
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Email us with your company, intended use, the locations or topics you need, and rough request volume. The button below pre-fills those fields.
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