News You Can Use – August 4 – TOP STORY: Las Vegas STR Gets 21 Code Visits Before Action

Today’s “News Can Use” includes a local article in the Coast Pilot about the latest news from the City Council on STRs in mixed-se zones.

Las Vegas, NV: Unlicensed STR racked up 21 code visits before enforcement
An licensed short-term rental in the Las Vegas Valley received 21 separate code enforcement visits before the City of Henderson took action. The case is drawing attention to gaps in enforcement and the challenges of shutting down unlicensed rentals, and shows again that illegal operators like these give the whole industry a bad name.
🔗 FOX5 Vegas

Newport Beach, CA: New STR rules now in effect
A new ordinance in Newport Beach aims to curb problem properties by increasing fines, capping licenses by area, and requiring more accountability. City officials say enforcement will be a priority.
🔗 LA Times / Daily Pilot

Avon Lake, OH: STRs paused under new moratorium
City officials in Avon Lake have issued a temporary halt on short-term rental permits while they evaluate future regulations.
🔗 Cleveland.com

Virginia Beach, VA: City tightens STR rules, eyes new overlay zones
Virginia Beach passed new rules to address STR saturation and community backlash. The new approach includes tighter enforcement, fines, and designated overlay areas for where STRs may operate.
🔗 Virginian-Pilot

Carondelet, MO: Teen shot at STR party
Police report that a 17-year-old was shot during a party at a short-term rental in the Carondelet neighborhood of St. Louis. The incident has sparked renewed calls for tighter local oversight.
🔗 FOX2 Now
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Knoxville, TN: City exploring enforcement of STR residency rules
Knoxville City Council is examining how to better enforce requirements that STR owners live on-site in certain neighborhoods.
🔗 CitizenPortal

Sandpoint, ID: City considers STR enforcement upgrades
Sandpoint’s City Council is reviewing both short-term rental enforcement measures and updated facility rental rates.
🔗 CitizenPortal

St. Anthony, ID: No local option tax on STRs — for now
Leaders in St. Anthony, Idaho have decided not to pursue a local option tax on short-term rentals at this time.
🔗 Rexburg Standard Journal

Simi Valley, CA: New calls for a ban on STRs
A wave of public comments at a recent Simi Valley City Council meeting called for a full ban on STRs, citing noise, parking, and neighborhood character concerns.
🔗 Simi Valley Acorn

Lakewood, OH: New STR rules proposed
Following recent STR controversies, Lakewood is weighing stricter rules, including density restrictions and registration updates.
🔗 MSN

Aspen, CO: Local columnist calls for a full-on STR ban
An opinion piece in the Aspen Daily News argues that a total ban on STRs is necessary to preserve affordable housing and community stability.
🔗 Aspen Daily News – Opinion

Chilmark, MA: Local to Local press release outlines August STR agenda
Chilmark’s “Local to Local” coalition has released a new statement outlining its advocacy and planned actions on short-term rental policy this month.
🔗 Chilmark Press Release – PDF

Nantucket, MA: Columnist urges calm in STR debate
A commentary in Nantucket Current encourages residents to take a breath and avoid letting STR policy disagreements divide the community.
🔗 Nantucket Current – Opinion

New York, NY: Airbnb reports ‘good talks’ with mayoral candidates
Despite NYC’s tough STR restrictions, Airbnb claims it is having constructive conversations with multiple 2025 mayoral hopefuls about softening the city’s STR stance.
🔗 Business Times

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