Daily Regulatory Notes 11/13/2025
Cities address STRs. New York discusses bill; Laketown Township, MI extends moratorium; Green Bay, WI considers new limits; Dallas, TX hosts free workshops; Mesquite, TX reviews enforcement; Waynesville, NC proposes minor restrictions; Yates County, NY passes Local Law #5; Madison, IN. READ MORE.
New York
Airbnb is lobbying New York City lawmakers to ease its strict 2023 short-term rental law before Mayor Eric Adams leaves office in December.
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The company is backing a bill that would let homeowners rent out rooms in small houses without being present, reversing part of the law that cut listings by 85%. Supporters say it would help working homeowners earn extra income ahead of the 2026 World Cup, while opponents led by hotel unions and tenant groups warn it would worsen the city’s housing crisis. The proposal remains divisive as a Nov. 20 hearing approaches.
Laketown Township has extended its moratorium on new short-term rental licenses until June 30, 2026, allowing more time to finalize local rules and enforcement plans.
The pause, first enacted in May, applies only to non-owner-occupied homes and does not affect existing licenses. Officials said the move follows months of public input and committee review. Township leaders noted that STR growth has influenced property values and could lift the moratorium sooner if new regulations are completed ahead of schedule.
Green Bay officials are considering new limits on short-term rentals after a surge in listings across the city.
The Equal Rights Commission has endorsed setting a minimum rental period of seven days and a maximum of 180 days, aiming to discourage full-time vacation rentals and preserve homes for local buyers. Supporters say the change could help cool housing prices and expand opportunities for first-time homeowners. But some property owners argue the proposal could devastate the local rental market. The Planning Commission will now review the proposal before it moves forward.
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As North Texas gears up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Dallas Short-Term Rental Alliance (DSTRA) is hosting free workshops this week to help homeowners prepare to host visitors.
The sessions will teach participants how to list properties, comply with local tax rules, and manage guests responsibly. With the Metroplex expecting millions of visitors, organizers say short-term rentals could help meet lodging demand and boost local incomes.
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Mesquite’s City Council meeting turned heated over proposed restrictions on vacation home rentals as the city works to align its code with Nevada’s state law AB363.
The proposed ordinance would require a two-night minimum stay, a 660-foot buffer between rentals, and a 2,500-foot separation from resort hotels. Several residents questioned whether Mesquite has actually reached the 25,000 population threshold that triggers the law. The bill failed to move forward, leaving short-term rental rules unchanged for now.
Waynesville is nearing a decision on its long-debated short-term rental policy, which now proposes only minor restrictions after seeing a decline in local vacation rentals.
The draft ordinance would allow STRs in all residential zones without requiring registration or inspections but would set basic rules on parking, trash, and contact information for property owners. Planning board member John Baus wants stronger accountability measures for non-local operators, including a 24-hour local contact and proof of tax compliance. The board delayed its vote until Nov. 17, with the Town Council expected to make a final decision soon after.
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Continuation from Daily Notes 11/10/2025
The Yates County Legislature has passed Local Law #5, opting out of creating a county-level registration system for short-term rentals.
While state law allows counties to collect taxes through such a system, Yates County chose instead to leave tax collection to the state. Short-term rental owners must still remit taxes directly to New York. The county will use 15% of its occupancy tax revenue—about $75,000—to support local tourism promotion programs in 2026.
Madison’s Board of Zoning Appeals approved a new short-term rental permit and renewed several others during its Nov. 10 meeting.
The board granted Oyster Catcher LLC permission to operate a rental at 308 West 2nd Street under conditions that include a one-year renewal, quiet hours, and no parties. Officials said the city’s upcoming zoning ordinance will introduce a formal STR registry and related rules.
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