Daily Regulatory Notes 03/11/2025
Cities address STRs. East Haven, CT proposes ordinance; Manistee, MI schedules public hearing; Northampton County, VA considers AI; Grand County, CO handles lawsuit; Pulaski, TN passes first reading. READ MORE.
Every day, we bring you a detailed overview of recent news and updates about primary decisions, community feedback, or legislative changes relevant to the short-term rental industry. 📰
East Haven, CT
East Haven is considering a short-term rental ordinance that would require properties to be a primary residence for at least 183 days per year, limit rentals to 105 days annually, and impose a minimum seven-day stay.
Read the full ordinance here.
Hosts would also need a permit with an application fee initially set at $2,000. After pushback from some property owners, the Town Council will revise the ordinance, with changes to permit fees and occupancy rules set for discussion at a March 11 public hearing, followed by a vote.
```Manistee, MI
The Manistee Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 13 to discuss a proposed short-term rental ordinance which includes new registration requirements, occupancy limits, and safety measures.
Check out the draft ordinance here.
The draft ordinance also establishes a short-term rental overlay district where rentals may be exempt from caps. Property owners must register annually, and a lottery system will be used if applications exceed availability. Violations could lead to registration suspension or revocation.
Northampton County, VA
Northampton County supervisors are considering a partnership with Granicus to improve compliance with short-term rental regulations currently in development.
Check out the STR ordinance here.
A Granicus representative highlighted that less than 10% of rental owners voluntarily register and pay taxes, making manual enforcement difficult. The company’s address identification system tracks listings across 60+ platforms, enabling tax collection and complaint resolution. Features include a 24/7 hotline for neighbor reports and automated host notifications for violations. Granicus, already working with 16 Virginia localities, offers modular pricing to fit the county’s needs.
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Grand County, CO
Grand County short-term rental owner William MacDonald has filed a lawsuit against county commissioners, challenging their authority over vacation rental regulations.
A former planning commissioner and past Winter Park Town Council candidate, MacDonald operates multiple short-term rentals and previously sought approval for a boarding home for resort workers. The case set for its first hearing on April 14, will enter mediation with a mutually agreed-upon judge acting as an arbiter, as confirmed by the county attorney at a Feb. 4 meeting.
Pulaski, TN
The Pulaski Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed a new short-term rental ordinance on first reading after months of discussion by the planning commission.
The ordinance applies to rentals of fewer than 30 days and primarily addresses licensing and hotel-motel tax compliance. City officials emphasized that it does not affect longer-term leases. The measure passed 4-1, with Alderman Randy Massey opposing it.
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