News You Can Use – August 13 – TOP STORY: Virginia Beach Restores Criminal Penalties for STR Violations
Today’s “News Can Use” is full of articles about efforts across the nation to ban, tax, and regulate STRs out of existence. We work hard everyday to keep such ideas out of Newport!
Virginia Beach, VA: Criminal charges reinstated for STR zoning violations
The Virginia Beach City Council has voted to restore criminal penalties for short-term rental zoning violations, reversing a 2022 decision that had downgraded them to civil fines. Supporters say the move will improve compliance; critics call it heavy-handed.
🎥 13NewsNow Video
🔗 13NewsNow Article
🔗 WAVY
Tampa Bay, FL: World Cup could tighten Airbnb rules
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, Tampa Bay area officials are weighing whether to impose new restrictions on short-term rentals to ensure adequate hotel capacity and protect housing.
🔗 Tampa Bay Business Journal
Door County, WI: Judge sides mostly with Sister Bay in STR lawsuit
A judge has ruled largely in favor of Sister Bay in a legal battle over its short-term rental ordinance, upholding most of the town’s rules.
🔗 Green Bay Press Gazette
Kelowna, BC: STR restrictions blamed for tourism slowdown
Tourism operators in Kelowna say new short-term rental restrictions are contributing to a “soft” summer season, with lower occupancy rates and visitor numbers.
🔗 Global News
Lake Forest, AL: HOA pushes ordinance to ban STRs
A homeowners’ association in Daphne’s Lake Forest subdivision is lobbying city leaders to pass a local ordinance banning short-term rentals.
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Essex, ON: STR license fees increasing
Essex Town Council has approved higher license fees for short-term rentals, citing increased enforcement and administrative costs.
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Gallatin County, MT: Public input sought on Four Corners STRs
County commissioners are inviting public comment on potential short-term rental regulations in the Four Corners area near Bozeman.
🔗 Three Forks Voice
Millvale, PA: Vacant home rezoned for STR duplex
Millvale Borough Council has approved rezoning a long-vacant property for use as a short-term rental duplex.
🔗 TribLIVE
Coxsackie, NY: Public hearing set for STR ordinance
Village leaders in Coxsackie will hold a public hearing on proposed short-term rental regulations.
🔗 Daily Gazette
Bainbridge Island, WA: City launches STR review process
Bainbridge Island officials have begun reviewing the city’s short-term rental policies, with possible changes to permitting and enforcement expected.
🔗 Bainbridge Island City Announcement
Monterey County, CA: Vacation rental ordinance faces final hurdle
Monterey County’s proposed vacation rental ordinance is heading into its last stage before a final vote, with both supporters and opponents watching closely.
🔗 Monterey County Now
Big Sur, CA: Coastal Commission urged to protect STRs
A Monterey Herald commentary argues that the California Coastal Commission should safeguard the right to operate short-term rentals in Big Sur to preserve visitor access.
🔗 Monterey Herald
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