News You Can Use – November 25, 2025 – TOP STORY: Kankakee finance committee advances short-term rental tax proposal

1) TOP STORY: Kankakee, Illinois — Finance committee advances short-term rental tax

Kankakee’s finance committee has moved forward a proposal to impose a tax on short-term rental properties, sending the measure on for further consideration. Supporters say the tax would capture visitor revenue and help fund local services, while STR owners worry about added costs and competitiveness.
Links:
– Shaw Local

2) Princeton, New Jersey — Council set to vote on new short-term rental regulations

Princeton’s council agenda includes an ordinance to formally regulate short-term rentals and Airbnbs, alongside changes to the town’s tree ordinance. The proposal would tighten rules on where STRs can operate and under what conditions, reflecting ongoing neighborhood and housing concerns.
Links:
– TAPinto Princeton

3) Paradise Valley, Arizona — Short-term rental fight expected to return in 2026 legislative session

A report from the Phoenix area notes that the fight over short-term rental regulation is likely to resurface at the Arizona Legislature in 2026, with Paradise Valley again at the center of the debate. Local officials and residents continue to press for more local control over STRs, while state-level preemption remains a key issue.
Links:
– YourValley

4) Manteno, Illinois — Village passes new short-term rental ordinance

Manteno officials have approved a new ordinance regulating short-term rentals in the community. The measure establishes local standards for STR operation and enforcement as the village responds to growth in vacation and transient lodging.
Links:
– Southwest Regional Publishing

5) Berea, Kentucky — City adopts legislation regulating short-term rentals

The City of Berea has passed legislation to regulate short-term rental properties, adding local oversight to a previously less-formalized market. City leaders say the rules are intended to balance tourism and economic activity with neighborhood stability.
Links:
– Berea Citizen / B&W Exponent

6) Durango, Colorado — Editorial calls it “time to regulate” short-term rentals

An editorial argues that it is time for Durango to more actively regulate short-term rentals to address housing and neighborhood impacts. The piece highlights concerns about affordability and community character, urging local officials to act.
Links:
– The Durango Herald

7) Ocean City, Maryland — Council launches survey on future short-term rental policies

The Ocean City Council is using a public survey to assess resident and stakeholder views on the future of STR policies in the resort community. Results are expected to inform potential changes to rules governing where and how short-term rentals can operate.
Links:
– Coast TV

8) West Seneca, New York — Residents push back on expansion of STR cottage plan

Several West Seneca residents are voicing opposition to a plan that would expand short-term rental cottages, arguing the project does not benefit the broader community. Concerns center on neighborhood impacts and whether the development aligns with local priorities.
Links:
– WKBW

9) Kearney, Nebraska — Planning commission continues debate over downtown STRs

Kearney’s planning commission is continuing its discussion about short-term rentals in downtown residential areas. Officials are weighing how to integrate STRs into existing zoning while addressing resident concerns about intensity of use.
Links:
– Central Nebraska Today

10) Hocking County, Ohio — Officials consider additional regulations on STR businesses

Hocking County is reviewing whether short-term rental businesses should face more regulations as local tourism grows. County leaders are examining how best to oversee STR operations while supporting the region’s visitor economy.
Links:
– WOUB

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