Short-Term Rentals: Weekly Briefing | November 9 - November 12, 2026 (45)

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• Edmond, OK: The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on November 10 that a homeowner’s short-term rental violated the Silverhawk neighborhood covenants and reinstated an injunction plus $8,528 in HOA assessments and penalties.
• Corpus Christi, TX: Council members voted on first reading on November 10 to ban short-term rentals in single-family residential districts on a motion by Councilwoman Carolyn Vaughn and the proposed ordinance would double non-consolidated permit fees from $250 to $500.
• Village of Lancaster, NY: The Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a local law on November 9 that bans non-owner-occupied rentals in the R1, R2 and R2A districts and sets fines of $500 per day for a first offense and $1,000 per day after that.
• Westfield, IN: City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 26-56 on November 9 which requires a permit with a one-time $150 fee for every short-term rental property starting January 1, 2027.
• Rochester, NY: City Council is reviewing a standalone zoning amendment that would require a primary residence for room rentals and cap short-term units at 25% of a multifamily building.
• Bayonne, NJ: An ordinance to repeal and replace the city’s short-term rental article was listed for introduction at the November 10 council meeting after Business Administrator Andrew Casais outlined plans to sunset existing licenses.

📍 Regional Highlights

• Hudson, OH: Council member Patricia Goetz requested the November 10 vote that indefinitely tabled an ordinance capping permits at 15 citywide with 500-foot spacing.
• Conyers, GA: City Council agreed to abandon Ordinances 1488 and 1490 at its November 4 work session after months of resident opposition.
• Gilroy, CA: Measure B is on track to pass with 65% voter support and would let City Council raise the transient occupancy tax from 9% to 11% on January 1, 2027 with a 13% ceiling.
• Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK: Mayor Grier Hopkins scheduled Ordinance 2026-45 for introduction at the November 12 Assembly meeting to cap new short-term rentals each year at about 20% of new residential units.
• Green Lake, WI: The Plan Commission unanimously approved two new short-term rentals on November 9 at 367 S. Lawson Drive and 541 Hill Street.
• Bella Vista, AR: The Planning Commission voted on November 9 to forward a distance requirement between short-term rentals to City Council with the city’s 600-permit cap already reached.
• Augusta, GA: Commissioners are drafting zoning rules that would allow short-term rentals only downtown in some business areas and on farmland.
• Christian County, MO: Voters could weigh a 5% lodging tax worth about $400,000 a year if state lawmakers make the county eligible below the 350-room minimum.
• Waldport, OR: The Planning Commission unanimously approved housing code changes that bar cottage clusters from short-term and vacation rental use.
• Bar Harbor, ME: On November 4 the Planning Board approved a lot merger that brings a VR-1 rental into Explore Acadia and raises its guest units from 13 to 14.

✅ New Ordinances Approved

• Geneva, NY: City Council voted 8-0 on November 4 to extend the city’s 3% occupancy tax to short-term rentals under Local Law #2-2026.
• Madison, AL: City Council approved creating a five-member Short-Term Rental Appeals Board on November 9 through Ordinance No. 2026-444 and heard a first reading on a $500 fine for operating without a permit.
• Lawrenceburg, KY: City Council approved a three-month moratorium on new short-term rental applications that took effect November 2.

💬 Catch Up on Discussions

• Ocean City, MD: Town Council voted 5-2 on November 10 to advance an amended ADU ordinance that drops the proposed short-term rental ban and allows one rental license per property, with John Gehrig and Jake Mitrecic voting no.
• Orange Beach, AL: City Council is expected to consider an ordinance that could protect property managers before Airbnb’s new rules take effect November 20.
• New Buffalo Township, MI: Residents and owners shared sharply divided views at a November 9 town hall held during the township’s 12-month moratorium on new short-term rental licenses.
• Greenville County, SC: The Short-Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee was scheduled to begin discussing a proposed ordinance on November 9 that would require registration and a local contact able to respond within 24 hours.
• Riverside, CA: City Council was set to review the short-term rental ordinance on November 10 with options including a ban on rentals in accessory dwelling units.
• Bedford, OH: City Council voted unanimously to place Chapter 1967 amendments on first reading on November 2.
• Columbia Falls, MT: A proposed Special Provisions Permit program would charge a $400 initial fee, a $250 annual renewal and $100 for each additional unit.
• West Hartford, CT: Town Council is advancing a temporary ordinance to public comment that would require a license and a $250 registration fee during ongoing litigation.

📅 Future Meetings

• Ocean City, MD: The amended ADU ordinance goes to first reading on November 16 with a final vote tentatively set for December 7.
• Columbia Falls, MT: Residents can comment on the permit program at City Council on November 16 ahead of a final vote on December 7.
• Rochester, NY: Council’s next regular meeting falls on November 17 though no vote on the short-term rental amendment has been scheduled.
• Madison, AL: A resolution approving the appeals board heads to City Council on December 7.
• Lawrenceburg, KY: Mayor Troy Young expects the zoning adjustment board to be organized before council meets again on December 7.
• Bayonne, NJ: The public hearing and final vote on the repeal-and-replace ordinance are set for December 16.
• Corpus Christi, TX: Staff will bring the amended ordinance back at the council’s next meeting.

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Short-Term Rentals: Daily Notes | November 11, 2026

Cities address STRs. Madison, AL creates rental appeals board and weighs $500 fine; Corpus Christi, TX advances single-family rental ban; West Hartford, CT weighs $250 rental license; Ocean City, MD moves to bar ADU rentals; Christian County, MO eyes lodging tax. READ MORE.

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Short-Term Rentals: Daily Notes | November 10, 2026

Cities address STRs. Greenville County, SC weighs rental registration; Bella Vista, AR weighs rental spacing rule; Riverside, CA weighs ADU rental ban; Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK proposes 20% cap; Waldport, OR bars cottage cluster rentals; Bar Harbor, ME OKs lot merger. READ MORE.

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Short-Term Rentals: Daily Notes | November 9, 2026

Cities address STRs. Geneva, NY adopts 3% rental tax; Gilroy, CA backs tax hike to 13%; Augusta, GA drafts rental zoning rules; Bedford, OH advances rental rules; Columbia Falls, MT proposes $400 rental permits; Orange Beach, AL weighs new ordinance; Conyers, GA drops rental ordinances. READ MORE.

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