Daily Regulatory Notes 02/04/2026

Skokie, IL

The Skokie Village Board voted 5–1 to approve a new 18-month pilot program regulating short-term rentals, requiring owners to register by April 1.

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The ordinance mandates a $1,200 operator license, over $2,450 in fees, inspections, training, and neighbor notification within 250 feet. Rentals are capped at 18 bookings per year, limited to one per block, require five-day minimum stays, and ban new investor-owned units. Violations can result in escalating fines or license revocation by the village manager.

Sugarcreek, OH

The Sugarcreek Village Council has approved amendments to the village zoning code addressing short-term rentals, following a public hearing where no residents spoke.

Council later passed the ordinance to formally update reminders for Airbnbs and similar rentals within village limits. While details were not discussed extensively during the meeting, the vote establishes updated zoning standards for short-term rentals

Kansas City, MO

Kansas City is expected to see an estimated $105 million in economic activity from Airbnb stays during the World Cup, according to a Deloitte analysis.

More than half of local short-term rental listings are priced under $500 per night, positioning Kansas City as one of the most affordable host cities. Airbnb projects local hosts will accommodate about 11,000 guests. While Kansas City has not set a formal licensing deadline, officials recommend hosts register ahead of the May 3 start date.

Southold, NY

Southold Town officials are considering a new permitting system for short-term rentals that would cap them at 1% of all housing units, potentially reducing existing rentals by more than 87%.

The proposal follows years of enforcement challenges under a 2015 ban on rentals shorter than 14 days. A town task force has recommended a lottery-based permit system, limits on permits per owner, and stronger enforcement using new monitoring software.

Loudonville, OH

Loudonville officials are considering tighter controls on short-term rentals as concerns grow about the number of Airbnbs in the village.

The Board of Zoning Appeals currently approves rentals without defined guidelines, limiting its ability to deny applications. Proposed ideas include setting a cap on rentals, charging registration fees, and requiring yearly renewals tied to compliance. Council will hold future meetings to shape formal regulations.

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