News You Can Use – July 23 – TOP STORY: Ocean City Voters Reject STR Restrictions at the Ballot Box

Today's short-term rental (STR) headlines cover good news and bad news from across the country and around the globe.

Ocean City, MD: Voters decisively strike down new STR restrictions

Ocean City residents voted in large numbers to reject a controversial new short-term rental ordinance, overturning the City Council’s attempt to tighten rules. Media reports describe the outcome as a major win for STR supporters.
🔗 Delmarva Now
🔗 Coast TV
🔗 WBOC
🔗 WBAL
🔗 WMDT
🔗 Baltimore Sun
🔗 OC Today Dispatch
🔗 Philadelphia Inquirer – STR Tax Context

Canada: Owen Sound removes primary residence rule for STRs in downtown

City leaders in Owen Sound voted to eliminate the principal residence requirement for STRs in its downtown district. The change aims to encourage more visitor accommodation options.
🔗 Owen Sound Sun Times

Londonderry, VT: National coverage of STR vote outcome

ShortTermRentalz highlights the significance of Londonderry’s recent vote to uphold its revised short-term rental ordinance, marking a local win for STR regulation advocates.
🔗 ShortTermRentalz

Greece: New €600 STR fee sparks industry outrage

A new €600 annual fee on STRs in Greece has triggered backlash from industry group STAMA, calling it an unfair and punitive measure that will hurt small operators.
🔗 Travel & Tour World

Lakewood, OH: Council hears community concerns over STR proposal

Lakewood residents raised noise and safety issues during a City Council meeting on proposed short-term rental legislation. No final action has yet been taken.
🔗 WKYC

Colorado: STRs on agenda for Buena Vista trustees meeting

The Buena Vista Board of Trustees met Tuesday with short-term rental policy on the agenda alongside other items such as sales room discussions.
🔗 Heart of the Rockies Radio

New York: Mount Hope bans STRs completely

The Town of Mount Hope in Orange County voted to ban all short-term rentals. Officials cited resident complaints and enforcement issues.
🔗 The Chronicle

Denver Suburbs: Littleton ballot initiative targets housing density, STRs

A new Littleton, CO ballot measure could block single-family neighborhoods from being rezoned for higher-density development or STRs, setting up a major land use fight.
🔗 Denver Gazette

Texas: Arlington teen shot at short-term rental party

Police in Arlington, TX are investigating a shooting that injured a teenager during a party at an STR. The incident has revived local calls for stronger oversight.
🎥 NBC DFW Video

Georgia: STR market ranked among best for families

A new travel feature from the Ledger-Enquirer names Columbus, GA as one of the top family-friendly destinations for short-term rentals in 2025.
🔗 Ledger-Enquirer

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