News You Can Use – August 14 – TOP STORY: Ketchikan Ends Tax Exemption for STRs
Today’s “News Can Use” includes a tax increase, a ban, and a permit cap. Another day at the office for STR owners!
Ketchikan, AK: Assembly votes to end STR tax exemption
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly has approved ending a tax exemption for short-term rentals within the City of Ketchikan, a move aimed at increasing local revenue from the growing STR sector.
🔗 Ketchikan Daily News
Sister Bay, WI: Homeowners appeal STR limits ruling
Property owners in Sister Bay are appealing a recent court decision that upheld most of the village’s STR restrictions.
🔗 WBAY
Athens-Clarke County, GA: Leaders weigh STR rules and housing affordability
Local officials are reviewing potential short-term rental regulations alongside strategies to address affordable housing shortages.
🔗 Now Habersham
🔗 WUGA
Shawangunk, NY: Town adopts new STR law
The Town of Shawangunk has passed a new ordinance regulating short-term rentals, with provisions for permitting, inspections, and compliance.
🔗 Times Hudson Valley
New Franklin, OH: STR legislation update
Officials provided an update on the city’s ongoing work to craft short-term rental legislation, with final language still in development.
🔗 Akron.com
California: Neighborhood pushes for STR ban
A Central Coast neighborhood is lobbying for a full ban on short-term rentals, citing impacts on community character.
🔗 SFGate
Cannon Beach, OR: Council considers STR cap
City leaders are discussing whether to impose a cap on the number of permitted short-term rentals.
🔗 Cannon Beach Gazette
Newberg, OR: Council approves major vacation rental policy changes
The City of Newberg has adopted significant changes to its vacation rental rules, including permit limits and enhanced enforcement provisions.
🔗 Newberg Graphic
Cape Coral, FL: City raises STR registration fees
Cape Coral officials have increased annual registration fees for short-term rentals to cover higher administrative and enforcement costs.
🔗 Gulf Coast News Now
Fort Myers Beach, FL: Tourist fees eyed to fill budget gap
Town leaders are considering new tourist-related fees, including potential STR taxes, to address a budget shortfall.
🔗 Gulf Coast News Now
Kirtland, OH: Planning Commission recommends STR ban
Kirtland’s Planning Commission has recommended prohibiting short-term rentals in the city, with the final decision up to City Council.
🔗 News-Herald
Queens, NY: “Illegal hotel” shut down in Kew Gardens
Authorities have shut down an unlicensed short-term rental in Kew Gardens operating as an illegal hotel.
🔗 CBS News New York
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