STR News You Can Use - June 12, 2025
Every Day, we’ll highlight interesting news from around the world that shows have different communities are embracing, or attacking, the STR Community. NBSTRA is always working to ensure the best possible climate for STR Owners and Managers in Newport Beach.
Here’s today’s news:
Chicago - City Council committee tries to put a lid on new vacation rentals from Airbnb, others
Key City Panel Advances Measure That Would Allow Alderpeople to Block New Short-Term Rentals
City Council members could soon have blanket power to ban Airbnb from their wards
Under this proposal, individual Alderman (City Council Members) could ban STRs in their district, and the burden would be on STR owners to overturn the ban! Can you imagine that in Newport Beach?
North Myrtle Beach, SC - City looks for long-term solution to short-term rental issues in North Myrtle beach
City looking to require all STRs to have a local manager who can respond to complaints, a provision already in effect in Newport Beach
Rhode Island - Airbnb reports it generated $240 million in economic impact for Rhode Island in 2024
STRs in Rhode Island are under increasing attack, and AirBNB is out with a new study showing how much STRs contribute to the local economy. STRs pay over $9 million per year in Newport Beach annually.
Mau’i - Emotions Are High As Maui Considers Phasing Out Short-Term Rentals
Maui officials debate short-term rental bill
The Mayor of Mau’i, Hawaii has been pushing to months to ban ALL STRs on the island!
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