News You Can Use – November 19, 2025 – TOP STORY: Atlanta rejects Buckhead short-term rental ban

1) TOP STORY: Atlanta, Georgia — City council rejects Buckhead short-term rental ban

Atlanta’s City Council voted down a proposal to ban new short-term rentals, including Airbnbs, in Buckhead and other northeast neighborhoods, leaving the city’s existing STR framework in place. Supporters of the ban cited party houses and neighborhood impacts, while opponents warned about property rights and the economic role of STRs.
Links:
– MAJIC ATL
– Atlanta Business Chronicle
– Livable Buckhead
– YouTube
– CBS News Atlanta
– Atlanta News First
– FOX 5 Atlanta

2) Bellaire, Texas — City prohibits short-term rentals in residential districts

Bellaire has adopted new guidelines that prohibit short-term rentals in residential zoning districts, significantly tightening where STRs are allowed in the Houston-area suburb. City officials say the change is intended to preserve neighborhood character and address complaints about commercial activity on residential streets.
Links:
– Community Impact

3) Port Hueneme, California — Council orders revisions to STR rules, drops separation requirement

The Port Hueneme City Council directed staff to revise the city’s short-term rental ordinance, including removing a separation requirement between STR properties. The move reflects ongoing efforts to fine-tune local rules as the coastal city balances tourism demand with neighborhood concerns.
Links:
– Citizen Portal

4) Green Bay, Wisconsin — Commission recommends no cap on STRs as rules advance

In Green Bay, an advisory commission recommended against capping the number of short-term rentals while continuing to consider rules for how STRs operate. Public testimony at recent meetings highlighted both neighborhood quality-of-life concerns and the economic benefits of visitor stays.
Links:
– Green Bay Press-Gazette
– WBAY-TV

5) Dallas, Texas — Ongoing battle over short-term rentals highlighted

Coverage from Spectrum News describes an ongoing “battle” over short-term rentals in Dallas as city officials, residents, and hosts continue to debate how restrictive local rules should be. The dispute underscores broader statewide tensions in Texas over property rights, neighborhood impacts, and the scope of local regulation.
Links:
– Spectrum News 1 Texas

6) Riverhead, New York — Town considers stronger tools to curb STRs

Riverhead officials are weighing new tools to curb short-term rentals amid what they describe as growing concerns from residents. Options under discussion include tougher enforcement measures and other restrictions aimed at bringing noncompliant STRs into line with town rules.
Links:
– RiverheadLOCAL

7) Montgomery, Alabama — Council committee moves toward STR oversight

A Montgomery City Council committee is actively discussing oversight of Airbnbs and single-room rentals, including potential rules to address where and how STRs can operate. Recent meetings suggest the committee is moving closer to recommending a regulatory framework for the full council to consider.
Links:
– WSFA 12 News
– WAKA

8) Park Township, Michigan — Township begins active enforcement on STRs

Park Township has begun enforcing its rules on short-term rentals, notifying owners that compliance checks and penalties will now be applied. The enforcement push is the latest step in the township’s effort to clarify how STR activity fits within local zoning and residential neighborhoods.
Links:
– The Holland Sentinel

9) Logan, Ohio — Lawsuit spotlights homes converted to tourist rentals

A lawsuit reported by the Logan Daily News is drawing attention to homes being converted into tourist rentals, raising questions about zoning and neighborhood impacts. The case illustrates how STR disputes can spill into the courts when residents and property owners clash over appropriate uses.
Links:
– Logan Daily News

10) Scottsdale, Arizona — Short-term rentals see strong Thanksgiving demand

A holiday feature from Scottsdale notes that short-term rentals are doing strong business this Thanksgiving season, with visitors filling properties across the city. The coverage highlights how STRs remain a significant part of the local tourism economy even as other communities debate tighter regulations.
Links:
– Scottsdale Independent

• Questions or concerns about how these stories might impact Newport Beach STRs? Feel free to reach out — we’re here to help.

Check back everyday for News You Can Use.