Short-Term Rentals: Daily Notes | October 6, 2026
Cities address STRs. Keweenaw County, MI tables rental zoning amendments; Alhambra, CA ballot measure would extend its 12% hotel tax to rentals; Carrboro, NC council sets October 20 work session on rental limits. READ MORE.
KEWEENAW COUNTY, MI
Proposed zoning amendments for short-term rentals were tabled by the Keweenaw County Planning Commission after a public hearing on October 5, leaving the county without a scheduled date to revisit the changes. The proposal would establish a consistent annual permit system for STRs, allowing the county to maintain an inventory of active rentals and verify that properties continue to comply with zoning requirements.
Short-term rental zoning amendments tabled at Keweenaw County public hearing ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/7QaxgDrJ0q
— TV6 & FOX UP (@wluctv6) October 6, 2026
Meanwhile, existing lawfully established rentals would not have to prove their right to operate again each year and new rentals would still need to meet zoning requirements. Most speakers opposed the changes, citing added fees and fines. A special county board meeting on October 6 will decide the future of county zoning.
First few pages of the proposed zoning amendments. Read the full version here: https://www.keweenawcountyonline.org/pictorials/2766.pdf
ALHAMBRA, CA
Ordinance No. O2M26-4866 details amendments relevant to short-term rentals on Alhambra’s Transient Occupancy Tax (Chapter 5.70). | Source: https://www.alhambraca.gov
A 12% hotel tax would extend to short-term rentals such as Airbnb and Vrbo in Alhambra if voters approve Measure HT. The measure is expected to generate about $134,000 annually for fire protection, crime prevention, 911 response, and parks maintenance. It would apply the city’s existing transient occupancy tax to qualifying short-term rental stays, creating a new tax obligation for affected operators.
Ari Gutierrez Arambula
On October 1st, Andrade-Stadler mentioned Measure HT on a forum for Alhambra Council candidates. Read more here.
The measure is one of seven hotel tax proposals in Los Angeles County cities, where most cite the need for additional revenue for essential services. The election date is on November 3rd.
CARRBORO, NC
Video highlights from September 15 meeting. | Source: https://seegov.org/
Three planned short-term rental homes on an undeveloped lot drew objections from residents, and the Town Council will hold a work session with the town attorney on October 20 to explore legal options, including rules for rental activity and a possible pause on new developments of this kind.
The builder holds zoning permits for the homes but must still obtain special use permits before renting, which the Board of Adjustment typically approves within six to eight weeks after a public hearing. Council members cannot approve or block the permits, and North Carolina's anti-down-zoning law limits changes to permitted uses.
Elaine Ellis
View the full meeting on September 15 here.
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New: Since 2019, Buffalo has attempted to regulate short-term rentals, such as those on Airbnb.
— Investigative Post (@ipostnews) October 6, 2026
After two moratoriums by the Common Council, the city still struggles to identify & enforce those regulations against unlicensed owners.
Read more:https://t.co/72Nups44lV pic.twitter.com/zcr0Dl5iOw
EP TODAY
— EP PressService (@EuroParlPress) October 6, 2026
Making housing affordable
At 13h, MEPs, Commissioner Jørgensen & the Irish Council Presidency will discuss the Affordable Housing Act. The debate is expected to focus on housing supply and affordability, short-term rentals, and construction procedures
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Thailand is considering reforms to its accommodation laws. What could they mean for hotel operators, developers and short-term rentals? And will Airbnb-style accommodation become legal?
— fosrlaw (@fosrlaw) October 6, 2026
Our latest analysis examines the proposed changes.https://t.co/GhmgJZ8muL
On October 1, the Town of Nantucket launched a new Short-Term Rental Registration application system.
— Town of Nantucket (@TownofNantucket) October 5, 2026
This will:
Make application process more intuitive⁰Help identify unregistered rentals
Strengthen enforcement efforts
Reduce program costs
Visit our website for more info!
Scottsdale City Council candidates debate water, development and short-term rentals ahead of early voting https://t.co/1mf2BV42EP
— Gayla (@gayla1915) October 5, 2026
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