NBSTRA News, Resources, and Updates
Check back on this page for frequent updates on City News, STR updates from around the globe, and resources you can use! And let us know what you think!
City Council Approves Safety Enhancement Ordinance – What Happened, What It Means, and What to Do Next
The City Council adopted the new Safety Enhancement ordinance last night. Find out the good, the bad, and the What’s Next!
REMINDER: Final Chance to Contact City Hall Tonight
The last chance to contact City Hall about the new safety enhancement ordinance is today at 4 PM!
UPDATE - NBSTRA Hails Significant Progress on City’s Safety Enhancement Proposal - Urges Members to Still Contact City Hall
NBSTRA has made significant progress on the new safety enhancement ordinance with clarifying intent language added
News You Can Use – February 18, 2026 – TOP STORY: Ocean City rescinds STR moratorium
TOP STORY: Ocean City rescinds STR moratorium
NBSTRA Sends Letter to City Urging Them to Go Back to the Drawing Board on New “Safety Enhancement” Ordinance
NBSTRA Lays out concerns to City on proposed ordinance and offers a better path forward
UPDATE - Working Group Meeting Postponed Until After Second Reading of Safety Enhancement Ordinance
NBSTRA Postpones Working Group Meeting with City to Allow Time to Re-Establish the Intended Sense of Partnership
UPDATE - Status report on New City Ordinance for Safety Enhancement During Holiday Weekends
NBSTRA is Looking for Members to Help Build Our Dialog with the City
News You Can Use – February 11, 2026 – TOP STORY: Idaho moves to curb local control
TOP STORY: Idaho moves to curb local control
URGENT - Tonight, the Newport Beach City Council to Consider Expanding Safety Enhancement Period to Spring Break Including Possible Mandatory Permit Revocation for Violations
NBSTRA is Looking for Members to Help Build Our Dialog with the City
News You Can Use – February 9, 2026 – TOP STORY: Ocean City, MD residents mobilize against rental cap
TOP STORY: Ocean City, MD residents mobilize against rental cap
Volunteers Needed - NBSTRA Launches Informal Working Group with City of Newport Beach
NBSTRA is Looking for Members to Help Build Our Dialog with the City
VICTORY IN SAN DIEGO: PROPOSED VACANCY TAX DEFEATED!
Congrats to our sister organization in San Diego in defeating the STR/Vacancy Tax!
News You Can Use – February 2, 2026 – TOP STORY: BIG WIN as San Diego rental tax plan dies in committee
TOP STORY: BIG WIN as San Diego rental tax plan dies in committee
News You Can Use – January 26, 2026 – TOP STORY: San Diego proposes major vacancy tax on rentals
TOP STORY: San Diego Tax on STRs and Vacation Homes updated with hearing this week. Up to $12,000 per year!
News You Can Use – January 20, 2026 – TOP STORY: Colorado proposes tax on vacant homes
TOP STORY: Colorado proposes tax on vacant homes
News You Can Use – January 15, 2026 – TOP STORY: Arizona Governor proposes nightly fee on short-term rentals
TOP STORY: Arizona Governor proposes nightly fee on short-term rentals
Brea Eyes a Temporary “Airbnb Pilot” for the World Cup and Olympics – What That Could Mean for Coastal OC
Cities in So Cal looking to Cash in on World Cup and Olympics. Will Newport STRs see a big boost?
News You Can Use – January 12, 2026 – TOP STORY: Monterey County votes to ban short-term rentals
TOP STORY: Lawsuits filed to block Maui rental phase-out
Survey Results: Government Relations Tops NBSTRA Member Priorities
What are your priorities for NBSTRA in 2026?
News You Can Use – January 5, 2026 – TOP STORY: Lawsuits filed to block Maui rental phase-out
TOP STORY: Lawsuits filed to block Maui rental phase-out