News You Can Use – October 6, 2025 – TOP STORY: Park Township, MI STR case heads back to court
Today’s “News You Can Use” catches up on all the STR happenings for the last week.
1) TOP STORY: Park Township, MI — STR owners return to court
Property owners are heading back to court in the long-running Park Township short-term rental lawsuit, a closely watched Michigan case with implications for local authority and grandfathered use.
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2) Ocean City, NJ — Airbnb renews fight over occupancy rules
Airbnb is making another run at Ocean City’s occupancy policies, keeping alive a high-profile clash over how local rules limit STR guest counts.
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3) Philipstown, NY — draft STR regulations unveiled
Officials rolled out a new draft to govern STRs, setting up public review and potential board action in coming weeks.
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4) Irondequoit, NY — permit applications open (mixed reviews)
The town opened its STR permit portal, drawing a blend of support and concern from hosts and neighbors.
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5) Woodland Park, CO — council changes STR zoning
City Council approved an ordinance revising zoning for STRs, signaling a policy shift for where units can operate.
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6) North Myrtle Beach, SC — hosts push back on manager rule
Owners are pushing back on a proposal that would require hiring a property manager, arguing it adds cost without improving compliance.
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7) South Haven, MI — new ordinance takes effect
City staff are processing paperwork and implementation steps as South Haven’s updated STR ordinance goes live.
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8) Oxford, MD — improving STR compliance
Officials discussed steps to shore up STR compliance, including clearer rules and enforcement follow-through.
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9) Salida, CO — council to take up STRs on Oct. 7
Salida’s combined sessions agenda includes STR items, with potential direction on future policy.
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10) Skokie, IL — village advances STR regulation framework
Skokie is moving forward with regulations for Airbnb-type rentals, emphasizing neighborhood compatibility.
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11) Atlanta, GA — hosts flag neighborhood-level changes
STR hosts express concern about possible restrictions emerging in another neighborhood as Atlanta’s patchwork continues to evolve.
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12) Coconino County, AZ — county poised to push for reforms
County leaders prepared to advocate for state-level STR reform, citing neighborhood impacts near key tourism corridors.
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13) Buncombe County, NC — where STRs stand now
A regional explainer recaps Buncombe County’s STR landscape, enforcement, and next steps under discussion.
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14) Vail, CO — op-ed for an all-around lodging tax (context)
A letter to the editor makes the case for a broad lodging tax that would include STRs; useful to track as ballot conversations continue.
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15) Nelson County, VA — local STR discussion
Local coverage highlights community debate and possible next steps on STR policy.
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16) Galveston, TX — public input invited on STR updates
Residents are being asked to weigh in as the city considers STR rule adjustments.
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