Daily Regulatory Notes 06/02/2026

CHINCOTEAGUE, VA

After a public hearing on June 1 drew strong community response, Chincoteague council leaders voted to table any ban on new short-term rentals until a study could be conducted to assess the need for such a measure.

Supporters cited housing affordability pressures while critics argued the restriction would suppress property values and threaten the island's tourism economy. The town generates $2.7 million a year from transient occupancy tax and officials have not set a deadline for completing the review.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA

An administrative permit program for short-term rentals is now active in Rockingham County after the Board of Supervisors passed enabling legislation in December 2025.

Operators have until December 31, 2026 to obtain permits which require documentation covering fire safety, emergency access, liability insurance, and a property management plan. Applicants served by a septic system must also provide Virginia Department of Health verification that their system can support the proposed maximum overnight occupancy.

COLUMBIA, SC

A new online registration and renewal platform for short-term rentals launched in Columbia on May 29, with new applicant registration opening June 1 at 1pm and renewal deadlines set for June 30. The city described the system as designed to create a more efficient and user-friendly experience for property owners.

The launch comes after a March 2026 City Council vote to repeal a moratorium on new short-term rental applications which had been triggered by a deadly shooting at a downtown Airbnb in 2025.

RIDGEFIELD, CT

Ridgefield's Planning and Zoning Commission advanced discussions on May 26 about revising the town's bed-and-breakfast regulations and establishing new rules for short-term rentals. No text amendments were finalized but a revised draft is expected at a future meeting.

Commissioners debated whether to limit ownership to natural persons to deter investor-owned portfolios with the chair suggesting an annual night cap might be a more enforceable alternative. A tiered zoning permit system for shorter rental periods was also discussed.

FOLLY BEACH, SC

Short-term rental regulations on Folly Beach are under formal review after the city council convened a community input meeting in May 2026 to hear perspectives from residents, property owners, and investors.

The existing 800-license cap on investor-owned properties is the focal point of contention and longtime residents warned that even minor amendments could erode the cap. The city is compiling all community input for evaluation in an independent short-term rental study to guide any possible ordinance changes.

KEENE, NH

Keene City Council meeting covering the first reading of proposed short-term rental ordinances O-2026-09 and O-2026-10 including discussion of the city’s approximately 50 active STRs and the need to address zoning-code gaps.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/F4Js8m8vbbc?si=DcSVULMKVnebjcNP

Keene introduced two proposed ordinances at a May 2026 City Council meeting that would explicitly allow short-term rentals in all residential zones without a special permit and address a gap in the existing land development code. The city currently hosts approximately 50 undocumented STR properties.

The proposal defines short-term rentals as dwellings offered for occupancy for fewer than 30 consecutive days and allows non-hosted rentals where the property is not the owner's primary residence.

PALM SPRINGS, CA

A new Tourism Infrastructure District levying a 1% fee on hotels and short-term vacation rentals was approved unanimously by the Palm Springs City Council on May 27, 2026 and projected to generate $4.1 million annually over a 30 to 40-year term.

STR owners had opposed the measure and argued that the fees would primarily benefit hotels. Their formal protests fell well short of the 50% threshold needed to halt the district. Implementation was delayed from July 1 to December 1, 2026 to allow affected businesses more preparation time.

ANNAPOLIS, MD

Proposed increases to short-term rental licensing fees and violation fines in Annapolis moved forward at a June 1, 2026 City Council session with implementation targeted for July 2026.

The council which includes Ward 1 Alderman Harry Huntley and Ward 2 Alderwoman Karma O'Neill, was reviewing amendment language at the time of reporting.

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