News You Can Use – July 15, 2025 – TOP STORY: Nationwide poll shows growing public hostility toward nearby Airbnbs

A new national survey reveals that 60% of Americans say Airbnbs near them hurt property appeal, and nearly half now support a full ban on STRs in residential neighborhoods — underscoring the mounting political pressure facing STR owners and platforms alike.

📊 New National Poll: STR Support Drops Sharply

A YouGov poll commissioned by IPX1031 found:

• 60% of respondents say nearby Airbnbs hurt their neighborhood’s appeal

• 49% support an outright ban on STRs in residential areas

• Support for STRs is significantly lower among homeowners vs. renters

Source:
🔗 PR Newswire – National STR Attitudes Poll

Key takeaway: This data will likely be used to justify stricter local ordinances — especially in battleground communities already debating new rules.

🏛️ Winthrop, MA Passes New STR Ordinance

The Town Council in Winthrop has adopted a new short-term rental ordinance, imposing new limits on STRs in residential neighborhoods. Details include registration requirements and restrictions on the number of days a unit may be rented.

Source:
🔗 Winthrop Transcript – Council passes new STR ordinance

⚖️ Nantucket Judge Considers STR Enforcement Delay

As Nantucket’s controversial STR restrictions remain in legal limbo, a Superior Court judge is weighing a motion to delay enforcement until the case is resolved. The town has until July 16 to file its response.

Source:
🔗 Nantucket Current – Judge weighs enforcement delay

🏘️ Spokane, WA Moves to Regulate STRs and Tax Breaks

The Spokane City Council voted to end tax breaks for new apartment buildings that host STRs, as part of a broader push to restrict short-term rentals in multifamily units. A separate ordinance to regulate STRs citywide is also under review.

Sources:
🔗 KHQ – Tax break restrictions passed
🔗 KHQ – STRs in new apartments
🔗 FOX 28 Spokane – Spokane considers STR ordinance

Key takeaway: Spokane joins other mid-sized cities targeting STR proliferation in newly built housing — a growing flashpoint in housing affordability debates.

🗺️ Columbus, OH Council Reviews STR Crackdown Proposal

Following multiple recent party-house incidents, Columbus officials are considering new restrictions on STRs, including party bans, occupancy caps, and stricter enforcement.

Source:
🔗 Axios Columbus – Council considers STR rules

📣 Buffalo, NY Considers STR Rule Changes

Buffalo’s Common Council is reviewing potential changes to its STR rules following complaints from residents about noise, overcrowding, and unregulated properties. No final ordinance has been introduced yet.

Source:
🔗 Buffalo News – City considers new STR restrictions

📌 Manistee, MI Finalizes STR Ordinance

After months of public hearings, Manistee’s city council has finalized a new STR ordinance, which includes zoning limits, a permitting system, and a cap on licenses. The measure passed unanimously.

Source:
🔗 Manistee News Advocate – STR ordinance approved

📍 Bossier Parish, LA Announces Community STR Meeting

Officials in Bossier Parish (Shreveport metro) have scheduled a public community meeting to discuss short-term rentals, amid rising concern about unregistered STRs and local nuisance complaints.

Source:
🔗 Bossier Parish Government – STR Community Meeting Notice

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