News You Can Use – October 21, 2025 - TOP STORY: Ocean City extends STR Moratorium to January 2027
Today’s “News You Can Use” leads with the raging debate STRs in Ocean City seeing its next evolution and a ban now extending until 2027.
1) TOP STORY: Ocean City, MD — moratorium extension finalized
The council’s extension through January 2027 locks in a long runway for staff to craft a durable framework and for operators to plan accordingly.
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2) Santa Fe, NM — community debate intensifies
A package of reporting and letters pits STR impacts against tourism benefits; hoteliers say early fears have eased while housing advocates push for tighter limits.
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3) Folly Beach, SC — homeowner sues over permit denial
A homeowner is challenging the city’s permit decision, a case that could shape how caps and eligibility rules are applied.
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4) Simpsonville, SC — updated STR ordinance approved
City adopts revisions to its rules after community feedback; compliance and neighborhood fit remain priorities.
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5) Hawaiʻi (statewide) — wider coverage of Maui bill shift
Regional outlets amplify word that the phase-out bill may be softened, signaling potential compromise language ahead.
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6) Pullman, WA — long review timeline set
Pullman will take until March to complete its code review, giving staff and stakeholders more time to hash out details.
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7) County/Local round-up — mixed signals nationwide
Counties and towns continue to tune rules: Marion County, KS raises questions; San Luis Obispo, CA mulls adjustments; Califon, NJ explores restrictions; Princeton, NJ and Lenox, MA hold hearings; labor groups in NYC rally on STR bill.
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