News You Can Use – July 17, 2025 — TOP STORY: Dearborn Cracks Down on Short-Term Rentals
Today's short-term rental (STR) headlines include a full ban in Dearborn residential areas, public process developments in Columbia, and a wave of local zoning decisions up and down the coasts — all against a backdrop of mounting neighborhood concern.
Dearborn, MI Passes Sweeping STR Ban After Public Clash
Dearborn City Council unanimously passed a ban on short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods and imposed new restrictions downtown. The decision followed intense resident complaints about parties, parking, and enforcement failures. Video coverage captured emotionally charged debate and divided public reaction.
Sources:
🔗 ClickOnDetroit – Ban passed in residential zones
🔗 Fox 2 Detroit – Downtown restrictions imposed
🔗 WXYZ – Council decision recap
🔗 ClickOnDetroit – Community clash (video)
🔗 Fox 2 Detroit – Ban coverage (video)
Key takeaway: A full ban in residential areas, public outrage, and political unity – Dearborn may become a model for cities looking to act swiftly against STRs.
Columbia, SC Delays STR Vote, Plans Public Forum
Columbia’s City Council deferred a vote on lifting its pause on new STRs and will hold a public session to gather more input. Officials are revisiting zoning and permit issues after resident pressure on both sides of the issue.
Sources:
🔗 WLTX – Columbia to hold public session
🔗 WLTX – City taking a closer look (video)
🔗 WIS – Vote deferred
Key takeaway: Columbia is opting for public input before acting — giving STR owners a chance to organize.
Jacksonville Beach STR Boom Sparks Affordability Fears
Locals in Jacksonville Beach, FL say the surge in STRs — now estimated at 1,400+ active units — is changing the city’s character and pushing up home prices.
Source:
🔗 News4JAX
Key takeaway: Affordability fears are increasingly being tied to STR volume — especially in high-demand beach communities.
Pacifica, CA Approves New STR Rules
Pacifica’s City Council voted to approve new STR regulations after months of stakeholder discussion. The new rules address permitting, occupancy, and location limits.
Source:
🔗 Coastside News
Key takeaway: Another California coastal city finalizes rules — showing the policy wave continues post-pandemic.
West Windsor, VT Refines STR Ordinance
Officials in West Windsor continue to refine their local STR rules, balancing neighborhood impacts with property owner rights after an extended public process.
Source:
🔗 The Vermont Standard
Kent County, DE Rejects Plan to Loosen STR Rules
Planning commissioners in Kent County voted against a proposal that would have eased STR restrictions. The vote keeps tighter zoning and permit rules in place.
Source:
🔗 Delaware Public Media
Grand Haven, MI Expands STRs in Centertown
The Planning Commission in Grand Haven, MI approved zoning changes that allow short-term rentals in the Centertown district — a win for mixed-use STR advocates.
Source:
🔗 Fox 17
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