STR News You Can Use - June 23, 2025
Everyday, we’ll highlight interesting news from around the world that shows how different communities are embracing, or attacking, the STR Community.
NBSTRA monitors this news to be on the lookout for emerging threats and opportunities, and is always working to ensure the best possible climate for STR Owners and Managers in Newport Beach.
Here’s today’s news:
Park Township, MI - Park Township short-term rental owners selling properties after zoning board's ruling
Owners of STR homes in the community are selling their properties after a court ruling saying short-term rentals are illegal. She has bought the home and invested heavily in upgrades.
Cocoa Beach, FL - Cocoa Beach targets ‘party houses’ for more vacation rental restrictions
Newport Beach STR owners and managers do a great job screening prospective guests to minimize the impact on neighbors.
Charlottesville, VA - How should the City of Charlottesville regulate short-term rentals like AirBnB and VRBO?
The city, which has about 400 STRs, ir surveying residents on what they would like to see as far as regulations.
Maui, HI - Maui council to continue hearing testimonies on short-term rental conversion bill
The contentious debate of banning thousands of STRs on the island of Maui continues this week.
Nationwide - US hotels lose ground to short-term rental boom
The CBRE report says STR demand growth is still outpacing hotels. What are you seeing in your bookings?
Bossier Parrish, LA - Short-term home rentals draw increasing backlash from Bossier Parish neighbors
Several HOAs are trying to get the parrish (county) to ban STRs, saying commercial activity is not allowed in residential zones.
Mount Vernon, OH - Mount Vernon mayor raises concerns over Ohio Senate Bill 104 on short-term rentals
The proposed legislation in Ohio would preempt most localities from bans and extreme action against STRs. Don’t expect any such bill in California.
Normal, IL - Rental owner worries Normal’s Airbnb ban hurts families
After the City largely banned STRs, one owner notes that it was mostly larger families who didn’t want to stay in hotels who had booked her home.
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