News You Can Use – July 28 – TOP STORY: La Grange, IL Tells STR Operators 'Nope'
Another day, another full list of STR news from around the country!
La Grange, IL: Village sends strong message on Airbnb — “Nope”
In a recent meeting, La Grange officials reiterated their firm stance against STRs, telling Airbnb hosts they are not welcome. The village emphasized code enforcement and repeated its commitment to permanent housing protections.
🔗 Patch
Atlanta, GA: Teenagers shot at Westside STR party
A short-term rental party in Atlanta turned violent when two teenagers were shot over the weekend, raising renewed safety concerns about STRs in the city.
🔗 11Alive
🔗 FOX 5
Brickell, FL: Condo owners sue HOA over illegal STRs and safety risks
Brickell residents are taking their condo association to court, claiming unauthorized short-term rentals are being allowed despite fire safety violations and unsafe living conditions.
🔗 CBS News Miami
Norfolk, VA: STR policy battles in multiple neighborhoods
Tensions continue to flare in Norfolk over STR rules. The Civic League has pushed back against a developer’s revised STR proposal, while the Bayview Council approved two new STR permits over local objections.
🔗 CitizenPortal – Civic League opposition
🔗 CitizenPortal – Bayview approvals
Tennessee: New distance requirement policy approved for STRs
Officials approved changes to Tennessee’s statewide STR rules that alter distance buffer requirements between properties. The revisions aim to reduce saturation in some neighborhoods.
🔗 CitizenPortal
Buena Vista, CO: STR work session advances local policy update
The Town of Buena Vista held a recent work session to discuss a variety of possible STR policy revisions, including caps and zoning restrictions.
🔗 Ark Valley Voice
Vermont: Ongoing debate over local STR policies
A new edition of Vermont Public’s local affairs program highlights how towns across Vermont are continuing to grapple with regulating STRs and balancing housing needs.
🔗 Vermont Public
Panama: National STR regulation plan under consideration
The Panamanian government is weighing a nationwide framework for short-term rentals, potentially changing how foreign and local investors operate in the sector.
🔗 Casa Solution
Las Cruces, NM: Casita STR plan sparks debate
A vacation rental plan involving multiple casitas in Doña Ana County has drawn public pushback. Residents raised concerns about noise, neighborhood impacts, and compliance.
🔗 CitizenPortal
Margaretville, NY: STRs dominate discussion in local government
Officials in the Catskills-area village of Margaretville are focused on balancing STR growth with permanent housing and community preservation in ongoing planning meetings.
🔗 Schoharie News
Rapid City, SD: City considers expanding STR regulations
City officials are considering whether to broaden existing short-term rental rules to better address neighborhood cohesion and zoning impacts.
🔗 Rapid City Journal
The Villages, FL: Opinion piece calls for STR ban to 'revive' neighborhoods
A local letter to the editor calls for the elimination of STRs in The Villages, claiming they erode community bonds and change the area’s retirement-focused character.
🔗 Villages News
Portsmouth, NH: Enforcement, fees, and regulation all on the table
Portsmouth continues to debate how best to enforce its STR policy amid concerns about loopholes, lack of permits, and appropriate fine structures.
🔗 Portsmouth Herald (via PressReader)
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