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Lake Worth Beach is on the verge of allowing short-term rentals citywide, but legal risks and potential rate changes have commissioners questioning the move!

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Commission hears staff plan to allow short‑term rentals citywide amid legal risks and business‑treatment debate
Staff said new state preemption means proposed code changes would allow short‑term and vacation rentals wherever dwelling units exist; commissioners asked legal to research keeping local prohibitions and asked staff to explore treating short‑term rentals as businesses for utilities and fees.
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August 22, 2026 at 4:04 AM
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Medina County is taking steps to ensure short-term rental operators like Airbnb and VRBO comply with bed tax regulations, potentially waiving past liabilities to foster compliance.

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Commissioners discuss bed‑tax compliance path for short‑term rentals
Commissioners reviewed challenges collecting lodging taxes from short‑term rental platforms and asked the prosecutor to consider options, including whether the county can waive past liabilities to bring operators into compliance prospectively.
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August 18, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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Cocoa Beach is set to transform its vacation rental landscape with new regulations that prioritize community needs while embracing tourism growth.

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Cocoa Beach council adopts citywide vacation rental regulations
Council approves ordinance to regulate vacation rentals across all Cocoa Beach zones
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March 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Lebanon's Tourism Minister Laura Khazen Lahoud has ordered unlicensed tourism businesses to regularize within a year, warning of legal action for non-compliance, to improve safety and integrity in the sector.

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May 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Puerto Rico's Tourism Company is gearing up for pivotal changes aimed at bolstering its economic impact, but will these amendments truly reshape its future?

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Puerto Rico Tourism Company Plans Legislative Reorganization to Strengthen Economic Growth
Puerto Rico's Tourism Company aims to modify structure to enhance fiscal and operational efficiency.
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September 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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The debate over short-term rental regulations in South Carolina is heating up, with lawmakers weighing the economic benefits against community concerns.

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South Carolina Realtors advocate for balanced short-term rental regulations
Lindsay Hutto addresses need for balanced rules on short-term rentals in South Carolina.
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April 23, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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St. Helens is at a crossroads as city officials debate the future of vacation rentals, seeking insights from other cities to craft a tailored approach that balances tourism and community needs.

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Astoria explores vacation rental regulations with comparisons to Hood River
Participants discuss defining issues in Astoria's vacation rental regulations and engaging stakeholders.
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June 24, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Lisbon takes a stand against over-tourism: Nearly 400 new local accommodations blocked and 273 illegal ones identified. #Lisbon #LocalAccommodation #TourismRegulation

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July 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Kansas City residents are demanding immediate action on short-term rental regulations and tackling illegal dumping, highlighting a community ready for change!

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Kansas City Residents Push for Short Term Rental Regulations and Anti-Dumping Measures
Residents advocate for short term rental licenses and address illegal dumping concerns in KCK.
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August 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM