News You Can Use – October 27, 2025 – TOP STORY: Duluth weighs a moratorium on new short-term vacation rentals (Copy)
Today’s “News You Can Use” leads with another city, Duluth, MN, weights a moratorium on new STRs, and an update on the STR tax on the ballot next week in Vail, CO.
1) TOP STORY: Duluth, MN — Council to consider STR moratorium
City leaders are set to debate a temporary pause on new short-term vacation rentals while they study impacts and potential policy changes. A moratorium would give time to review housing and neighborhood effects before permitting more units.
Links:
– Duluth News Tribune
2) Vail, CO — Proposed STR tax draws major opposition
A ballot-bound short-term rental tax proposal is meeting well-funded opposition, with industry stakeholders mobilizing against the measure. Supporters frame it as a way to fund local needs tied to tourism.
Links:
– Vail Daily
3) Winona, MN — New Airbnb/STR rules advance
City Hall moved updated regulations forward, outlining permit standards and enforcement steps as officials seek clearer rules for hosts and neighborhoods.
Links:
– Winona Post
4) Buellton, CA — Council continues STR + hotel registration ordinance
After the state housing department requested more review, the council continued action on an ordinance covering STRs and hotel registration. The city attorney recused from the matter.
Links:
– Citizen Portal
5) Riley County, KS — Tighter STR rules eyed outside city limits
County officials are studying stronger regulations in unincorporated areas, aiming to balance property rights with neighborhood expectations.
Links:
– The Mercury
6) Bakersfield, CA — City to begin planning an STR ordinance
The city is initiating work on a framework for short-term rentals, with details on permitting and enforcement to be drafted for future consideration.
Links:
– Yahoo News
7) Oak Bay, BC — Council proposes updates to STR regulations
The municipality outlined proposed changes intended to clarify where STRs are allowed and under what conditions, with community input to follow.
Links:
– Saanich News
8) Joshua Tree, CA — STR market cools, community weighs changes
A feature report describes a cooling rental market and ongoing debates about how STR growth has reshaped the community and housing dynamics.
Links:
– Los Angeles Times
9) LaSalle, Ontario — Residents voice STR concerns
At a local meeting, neighbors raised issues about noise, parking, and compliance, urging stronger oversight of rentals in residential areas.
Links:
– AM800 CKLW
10) Middle Tennessee — Opinion: STRs disturb quiet neighborhoods
A local columnist argues that STRs disrupt residential character and calls for stricter enforcement and clearer local rules.
Links:
– Main Street Media Tennessee
11) San Diego, CA — Council advances vacation-home tax for ballot consideration
Councilmembers moved a proposal forward to place a tax on vacation homes/STRs on a future ballot; staff will refine language and bring it back for a final vote.
Links:
– The San Diego Union-Tribune
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