Blogs

Short-term rentals have long been controversial in the region, with several different governments taking action to regulate them over the past several years....Continued

Regulation changes are driven by complaints about neighborhood disruptions from properties that host dozens of guests, and concerns about the supply of affordable rental housing for local residents....Continued

The Breckenridge Town Council has approved a cap on the number of nonexempt short-term rental licenses allowed in the town at 2,200. ...Continued

If the measure passes, Lincoln County would no longer issue new short-term rental licenses and would phase out short-term rentals in unincorporated parts of the county. ...Continued

The Kauai County Council has passed a 3% county accommodation tax that will apply to short-term rentals as well as other tourism businesses, including hotels, resorts, and travel agencies....Continued

The moratorium only applies to new applications within the unincorporated county. Existing licenses are unaffected....Continued

The state tax office doesn't have the authority to collect the taxes for the individual counties, and county leaders say this will create roadblocks and inefficiencies....Continued

Short-term rentals in good standing before the new law was passed may continue to operate, though they must follow the new rules. ...Continued

Under the new regulations, property owners who rent out a whole home for short terms will need to apply for a city short-term rental permit....Continued

The number of short-term rentals in the unincorporated county will be capped and hosts must abide by zoning rules and register for an annual permit, among other rules. ...Continued