Daily Regulatory Notes 11/11/2025
Cities address STRs. Port Clinton, OH protests SB 104; Annapolis, MD introduces moratorium; Southampton, NY plans to relax rules; Hawaii County, HI proposes delay; New Orleans, LA recommends changes; Kansas City, MO lowers permit fees; Calistoga, CA tightens ban; Plainfield, NJ. READ MORE.
More than 200 residents and officials from across northern Ohio gathered in Oak Harbor to protest Senate Bill 104, a proposal that would remove local control over short-term rental regulations.
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Mayors and township trustees warned that state preemption could worsen housing affordability and community stability, pointing to cities like Port Clinton where STRs make up 30% of housing. Supporters of the bill argued it protects property rights, while opponents said it undermines local decision-making.
Incoming Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann plans to introduce a 12-month moratorium on new short-term rental licenses during his first City Council meeting on December 8.
The pause would give city officials time to strengthen enforcement and study how to reduce the density of STRs, more than half of which currently operate without licenses. This comes after the council capped STRs at 10% of housing units per blockface, with a lottery to phase down excess rentals by 2027.
Southampton officials plan to temporarily relax the town’s strict short-term rental rules during next year’s U.S. Open Golf Championship at Shinnecock Hills.
Homeowners will be allowed to rent their properties for as few as three days — down from the usual two-week minimum — between June 15 and 21. The Town Board will use a special code provision allowing adjustments for “regionally significant events,” as it did during the 2018 U.S. Open.
Hawaii County’s proposal to delay its new short-term vacation rental law until July 2026 has advanced to the full County Council after unanimous committee approval.
Bill 98 would postpone enforcement of Bill 47, which sets registration rules for both hosted and unhosted rentals, including annual fees and fines up to $10,000 for violations. County officials say more time is needed to launch a registration system and ensure public education.
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A long-awaited study in New Orleans is recommending major changes to the city’s short-term rental laws, including a ban on new commercial STRs in some neighborhoods and a one-per-block limit elsewhere.
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The 127-page draft report suggests new lodging categories and tighter alignment between zoning and STR regulations to simplify enforcement and close loopholes. Released after years of legal battles and neighborhood complaints, the study aims to balance tourism with housing affordability. The full proposal will be presented to the City Planning Commission on Dec. 9.
Kansas City is preparing to lower short-term rental permit fees for up to 90 days ahead of the 2026 World Cup, aiming to help local hosts accommodate an expected 650,000 visitors.
The City Council is set to approve the ordinance this week as part of broader efforts to expand housing options during the tournament. To support hosts, the Missouri Vacation Home Alliance and KC Short Term Rental Alliance are offering a “World Cup Hosting Crash Course” with guidance on compliance, pricing, and guest management. Airbnb and Booking.com are sponsoring the workshops, which will run this weekend at the Mohart Center.
Calistoga is tightening its 2008 short-term rental ban with new penalties and enforcement measures aimed at preserving housing and supporting its hotel-driven tourism economy.
The updated ordinance, taking effect December 18, introduces tiered fines starting at $1,000 and prohibits platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo from listing local rentals. Calistoga is also exploring professional monitoring tools such as Host Compliance to track violations without relying on resident reports.
Plainfield’s proposed short-term rental ordinance returns for final approval after passing 6–1 on first reading.
The measure would sharply restrict rentals under 28 days, allowing them only in owner-occupied homes and condos, with a limit of two rooms rented at a time. Permitted hosts must obtain a $500 annual permit, undergo inspections, and follow strict limits of 15 rentals or 90 nights per year. Violations could bring fines up to $2,000 per day or suspension of permits.
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