Daily Regulatory Notes 02/09/2026

Evanston, IL

Evanston officials delayed action on a revised short-term rental ordinance Monday, voting 8-0 to table the measure for additional discussion.

The proposal would raise penalty fines, adjust licensing fees and tighten rules governing how and where short-term rentals operate. Councilmembers debated the definition of a short-term rental, the distance requirements between units and how to encourage compliance without creating barriers for owners. The ordinance will return for consideration at the council’s Feb. 9 meeting.

Ocean City, MD

Ocean City officials are considering a new ordinance that would cap short-term rental licenses in certain residential zones and prioritize city residents.

The proposal would limit licenses in R-1 and MH districts to 10% of properties, leaving about 55 new licenses available under current figures. Existing licenses would remain valid if in good standing, while new applications would open first to residents and later to nonresidents.

Del Mar, CA

Del Mar officials approved a March 2–May 1 permitting window for short-term rentals after securing Coastal Commission approval of the city’s rules.

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The ordinance caps STRs at 5% of housing, or 129 units, with existing rentals allowed to continue operating under certain conditions. New permits will only be issued if the total number drops below the cap. The rules also keep a three-night minimum stay to help reduce party house impacts.

Thousand Palms, CA

Riverside County officials are weighing whether to extend a temporary moratorium on new short-term rentals in Thousand Palms after residents reported ongoing disturbances from party houses.

Officials say the policy was designed to curb neighborhood impacts, but complaints have continued and enforcement challenges remain. Many are urging county leaders to extend the moratorium and focus on stronger enforcement before allowing additional rentals.

Buena Vista, CO

The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will meet Feb. 10 to consider several policy and administrative items, including a framework to continue discussions on short-term rental licensing.

Trustees will review two options for a facilitated working group focused on STR impacts, community feedback, and potential policy adjustments. The board will also review a draft Transportation Master Plan RFP and consider extending a moratorium on natural medicine businesses. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center.

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Lawrence, KS

Lawrence is temporarily loosening short-term rental rules to prepare for a surge of visitors during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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From May 25 to July 26, restrictions on where rentals can operate and how many units an owner can offer will be lifted. Officials expect hundreds of thousands of visitors across the Kansas City region, with many staying in short-term rentals.

Toledo, OH

A deadly shooting linked to an out-of-control party at a Toledo short-term rental has intensified concerns about safety and enforcement.

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Investigators say the property was not registered with the city, highlighting limits in the current complaint-based system. Residents and local officials are calling for stronger oversight as similar incidents emerge across Ohio. At the same time, state lawmakers are weighing legislation that could curb local authority over short-term rental rules.

North Charleston, SC

North Charleston is reminding short-term rental operators to renew permits before the Feb. 28 deadline.

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The city limits each of its 10 districts to 60 rentals, and some districts have already exceeded that cap. Permits do not transfer when a property is sold, requiring new owners to apply separately. Operators who fail to renew on time may forfeit their permits to waitlisted applicants.

Pearland, TX

Pearland City Council will consider the second reading of an ordinance on Feb. 9 that would significantly change how short-term rentals operate in the city.

The proposal would ban new short-term rentals in residential zoning districts while allowing them in select commercial areas. It also tightens the city’s definition of a “family,” reducing the number of unrelated people allowed to live together from four to three. Existing short-term rentals would be grandfathered in and allowed to continue operating.

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