News You Can Use – September 22, 2025 – TOP STORY: Airbnb sues Colorado over $10.5M tax bill after Boulder loss
Today’s “News You Can Use” highlights a tax case in Colorado, bans and tightening regulations in several jurisdictions, and a positive note about how Latino families are using STRs to build wealth and a property portfolio.
1) TOP STORY: Airbnb files suit against Colorado over $10.5M tax assessment
After losing a Boulder case, Airbnb has sued the state over a multimillion-dollar tax bill, raising fresh questions about how platform taxes are calculated and enforced statewide.
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2) San Diego: ADUs allegedly being used as illegal STRs
An investigation reports some accessory dwelling units—meant to ease housing shortages—are being rented short-term, spotlighting enforcement challenges under the city’s rules.
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3) Hilton Head Island, SC: Council weighs next steps on STR rules
Local leaders continue to debate if and how to tighten STR policy to address neighborhood concerns while protecting tourism.
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4) Reno, NV: Council considers broader rental regulations
Reno is advancing a package of rental rules, with STR oversight one part of a wider push to stabilize neighborhoods and housing supply.
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5) Winona, MN: Limits on Airbnbs move forward
City Hall advanced caps/limits for short-term rentals, citing balance between visitor lodging and residential character.
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6) Oakland County, MI: Board approves ordinance banning STRs
A local board voted to prohibit STRs, reflecting ongoing suburban pushback tied to noise, parking, and housing access.
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7) Killeen, TX: City links hotel-tax decline to STRs
Officials say an increasing shift from hotels to STRs is reducing hotel tax revenue, sharpening focus on compliance and parity.
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8) Martha’s Vineyard (Oak Bluffs): Lampost STR lawsuit heads to trial
A long-running lawsuit over STR restrictions tied to the Lampost building proceeds to trial, with island-wide implications for mixed-use properties.
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9) Ann Arbor area, MI: Pooler retreat note (regional watch)
Officials discussed priorities at a city retreat; we’re watching for any follow-through that touches STR policy in the broader region.
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10) St. Augustine, FL: Higher STR fees under consideration
City leaders will vote next week on fee increases and related changes that would raise operating costs for STRs.
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11) Latino Families Are Building Wealth Through STRs
A survey claims Latino families are building wealth through STRs; treat as promotional data but notable for industry-growth narratives.
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