Daily Regulatory Notes 11/03/2025
Cities address STRs. Utah reviews enforcement; Washington prepares for World Cup 2026; Talbot County, MD introduces bill; Nantucket, MA schedules vote; Preble. NY prepares for election; New Orleans, LA enforces laws; Redmond, WA proposes rules; Green Bay, WI schedules hearing. READ MORE.
Utah
A new Utah Taxpayers Association report finds that short-term rentals make up just 1.9% of the state’s housing stock and have little impact on affordability.
Even if every Airbnb and VRBO were converted into long-term housing, statewide home prices would drop by only 0.4%. The study highlights that STRs generated $1.19 billion in visitor spending and $181 million in property tax revenue last year. Lawmakers are being urged to focus on affordable housing supply rather than new restrictions on STRs.
Washington
With Seattle and Vancouver set to host World Cup 2026 matches, Washington is bracing for a surge of visitors and short-term rental demand.
SeattleFWC26 estimates 750,000 visitors statewide, many staying up to nine days. Airbnb projects 380,000 guests and up to $210 million in host earnings, while local officials anticipate nearly $930 million in economic benefit. The influx has prompted cities to review their STR rules, with some, like Parkville, Missouri, relaxing limits for the event.
The Talbot County Council has introduced a bill to tighten restrictions on short-term rentals after months of debate.
The measure would create two classes of licenses and add spacing limits on non-owner-occupied rentals — one per 500 or 1,000 feet, depending on zoning. The bill, however, drops several earlier provisions opposed by the Planning Commission, including a seven-night minimum stay, landline requirements, and mandatory guest logs. A public hearing is scheduled for Nov. 25, after which the council may amend or restore portions of the original proposal.
Nantucket’s long-running debate over short-term rentals is coming to a head ahead of a decisive Nov. 4 vote.
Recent rulings from the Massachusetts Land Court have deemed many vacation rentals illegal, leaving property owners and the island’s tourism economy in limbo. Voters will now decide between two competing bylaws — one to broadly legalize STRs with few restrictions, and another to impose caps aimed at curbing investor-driven rentals in residential neighborhoods.
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Short-term rentals are shaping the Nov. 4 election in Preble, N.Y., after a court struck down the town’s ban for procedural errors.
The ruling reopened the door for Airbnb and Vrbo hosts around Song Lake, but whether the town appeals depends on who wins three open board seats. Supervisor James Doring favors restrictions, while the “Preble for Prosperity” slate wants to keep STRs legal.
After years of weak oversight, New Orleans is aggressively enforcing its short-term rental laws, targeting thousands of illegal Airbnbs and Vrbo listings.
The city’s new lottery system allows just one permit per block, sparking frustration among small hosts and ongoing court challenges. Officials say stricter rules are needed to protect neighborhoods, but some residents fear the crackdown could worsen affordability and limit options for renters. Recent court rulings have forced revisions to the ordinance, keeping the issue in flux.
Redmond officials are preparing to adopt new short-term rental (STR) regulations ahead of next year’s international tournament, aiming to align local rules with state law while adding operational standards.
The proposed code would define STRs as rentals under 30 nights, require a city business license, and establish safety, communication, and platform engagement standards. Staff estimate about 237 active listings citywide, or 0.6% of Redmond’s housing stock. The proposal also includes posting tenant-rights materials in visible areas and clarifies exemptions for nonpaid caregivers. The City Council will consider the amendments for adoption on Dec. 2.
Green Bay officials are weighing significant changes to short-term rental rules, with residents invited to share feedback at a Nov. 17 Plan Commission hearing.
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The Equal Rights Commission backs the proposal, which tightens oversight by requiring a 7-day minimum stay, limiting rentals to 180 days per year, raising permit fees, and enforcing a three-strikes penalty for repeat issues. The ordinance is scheduled for Common Council review on Dec. 2 and final adoption on Dec. 16, with new rules to take effect in July 2026 if approved.
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