News You Can Use – August 6 – TOP STORY: Columbia, SC Advances New STR Rules After Fatal Shooting

Today’s “News Can Use” has a wide range of good, bad, and interesting news across the world of STRs!

Columbia, SC: Council approves first reading of new STR ordinance
Following a deadly shooting at a short-term rental in Columbia's Elmwood neighborhood, the City Council has approved the first reading of new STR regulations. Proposals include zoning restrictions, caps, and enhanced enforcement.
🔗 ABC Columbia
🔗 WIS-TV
🔗 WACH
🔗 Post and Courier
🔗 WLTX

Simi Valley, CA: Council weighs STR tax ordinance after SB 346 review
The Simi Valley City Council is considering a short-term rental tax ordinance in response to neighborhood complaints and the broader implications of California SB 346.
🔗 CitizenPortal – Tax Ordinance
🔗 CitizenPortal – Neighborhood Disruptions

Santa Barbara, CA: City ramps up enforcement of illegal STRs
City officials are cracking down on unpermitted STRs through stepped-up enforcement and ongoing policy updates.
🔗 Independent
🔗 KEYT

New York, NY: Poll shows broad opposition to STR bans
A new poll shows that most New York City residents oppose broad short-term rental bans, even as affordability concerns persist. The data adds pressure ahead of the 2025 mayoral election.
🔗 AMNY

Kent County, DE: STR rules loosened despite planning commission pushback
Kent County Council voted to ease short-term rental restrictions over the objections of its own planning commission. The move reflects growing pressure to expand rental flexibility.
🔗 News From the States

Payson, AZ: New STR ordinance now in effect
Payson’s new ordinance regulating STRs took effect this month, focusing on permitting, neighbor notification, and nuisance penalties.
🔗 Payson Roundup

Salida, CO: City exploring STR tax changes
Salida City Council is reviewing potential STR tax adjustments as part of a broader fiscal strategy.
🔗 The Mountain Mail

Pittsfield, MA: STR ordinance heads to full council
A proposed STR ordinance in Pittsfield has advanced to the City Council for consideration. The proposal includes zoning and licensing requirements.
🔗 iBerkshires

Beaufort County, SC: Public debate over STR impact continues
New reports from the Island Packet highlight ongoing public discussion around STR policy and tourism-related housing pressures in Beaufort County.
🔗 Island Packet – Real Estate Impact
🔗 Island Packet – Community Input

Editorial: South Carolina’s statewide STR policy debate heats up
A new editorial in The State explores whether STR regulation should remain local or become standardized statewide.
🔗 The State – Editorial

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