Daily Regulatory Notes 06/30/2026

Gilbert, AZ

Gilbert is moving toward more than doubling its short term rental licensing and renewal fee, from $100 to $250, after the Town Council approved a notice of intent ahead of a final vote scheduled for September 1.

Business Compliance Project Manager Ashley Namor said the goal is simply to ensure fees cover the program's operating costs, not to generate extra revenue for the town. Local STR operator Ryan Nees said he supports the principle behind the increase but would like to see it phased in more gradually.

Baytown, TX

Baytown City Council tabled proposed amendments to its Unified Land Development Code that would tighten short term rental regulations, choosing to wait until a full council is present before taking action.

The proposed changes would eliminate the special use permit requirement in favor of mandatory annual permits with fees, require a local 24-hour contact within 50 miles of the property, establish parking and occupancy standards and clarify that the city will not enforce private HOA rules or deed restrictions.

Carthage, MO

Carthage has officially put a new short term rental ordinance into effect, requiring property owners to comply with permitting, inspections, safety standards and nuisance prevention rules.

Mayor Bren Flanigan said the goal is to standardize safety expectations across all short term lodging in the city, whether it's a hotel or a private rental property. Residents with questions about operating a short term rental can reach out to the City of Carthage Public Works Department for more information.

Lexington, KY

Lexington's General Government and Planning Committee is set to review an update on short term rental regulations at its July 1 meeting, continuing an ongoing assessment of rules that have been in effect since January 2024.

The city has been gathering feedback from STR operators and community members on how the regulations are functioning, building on changes the Planning Commission considered in November 2024, including reducing the unhosted STR density threshold from 3% to 2% of housing units within a 1,000-foot area and increasing the required separation between unhosted units from 500 to 600 feet.

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Boulder, CO

Boulder area homeowners can learn how to maximize rental income ahead of the Sundance Film Festival's move to the region at two upcoming events, including a July 2 session in Boulder covering short term rentals, insurance and renovation strategies hosted by LIV Sotheby's International Realty and partners.

Rental Licensing: Short-Term | City of Boulder

City of Boulder

A second event on July 21 in Broomfield, hosted by Fox Property Management, will dive deeper into local regulations, licensing requirements and financing options for short term, mid-term and long-term rentals. Both events are aimed at helping homeowners capitalize on the anticipated surge in visitors when Sundance arrives in Boulder.

Ridgefield, CT

Ridgefield's Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved new short term rental regulations on June 23, allowing up to six lodging stays per year under a zoning permit and up to 26 stays annually under a special permit.

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The new rules define short term rentals as having a maximum of eight bedrooms, with larger lodging uses subject to different zoning treatment, and Chair Robert Hendrick noted the regulations distinguish STRs from bed and breakfasts, which require an owner to be on-site or nearby.

Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs is moving to require short term rental platforms to display permit numbers directly in listings after city officials revealed significant gaps in their ability to audit smaller vacation rental properties, some of which may go unreviewed for five years or longer due to limited staffing.

Palm Springs advances short-term rental permit display requirement; audit gaps discussed ⋆ The Palm Springs Post

Finance Director Kristopher Mooney said current staffing allows only 150 to 200 smaller property audits per year, leaving some rentals unreviewed for five years or more.

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The proposed ordinance, introduced for first reading, incorporates California's SB 346 to compel cooperation from platforms like VRBO and Airbnb, which staff said have previously declined to share compliance information without legal requirements or subpoenas. The measure also extends the appeals window for permit holders from 10 to 30 days and adopts nine of 13 changes proposed by local stakeholder group VRON, with a second reading still needed before adoption.

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