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 The latest news and articles in the world of Short-Term Rentals.
Maine, Colorado, and Arkansas Updates!
Note: We have a Detailed Overview in our Members' Community under the Government - Restrictions, Regulations, and Rules circle.
 
Maine’s LD 283: A Tax Scare Defeated
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Maine’s LD 283 aimed to redirect 1% of meals and lodging taxes to towns, a “de facto sales tax” per Vacation Rental Professionals of Maine. It risked cutting tourism marketing, despite STRs’ $450M in spending and $40M in taxes. Voted down on March 11, 2025, it’s dead for now but could resurface in 2026. Stay vigilant to protect Maine’s $7.3B tourism!
Maine: Stay ready with VRP Maine for LD 283’s potential comeback.
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Colorado’s HB 25-1247: Lodging Tax Hike
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Colorado’s House Bill 25-1247, led by Rep. Elizabeth Velasco and Sen. Dylan Roberts, raises the county lodging tax cap from 2% to 6% for STRs and hotels, needing voter appr...
STR Hosts, 2025 Is a Game-Changer for Your Rights!
Hey, awesome short-term rental fam!
We've been discussing 2025’s legislative session and how it is shaking things up with bills in New Mexico, Ohio, Vermont, and Washington. Let's add Missouri to that list! Bills that could make or break your STR game are popping up all over. From tax protections to potential bans, here’s a recap of some and the scoop on all five key bills—plus how to jump in!Â
New Mexico’s HM 52: Fair Play for STRs
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New Mexico’s House Memorial 52 is your ally, launching a Short-Term Rental Work Group to study STRs’ $1.1B economic punch (14,555 jobs, $82.1M in taxes!). It digs into tourism, workforce housing, and taxes, delivering policy ideas by December 1, 2025. Best part? It pauses counties from slapping commercial tax rates on STRs, saving hosts in Santa Fe ($33.6M in taxes) and beyond from wallet-busting hikes. In committee with big support, it’s a step toward fairness!Â
Ohio’s SB 104 & HB 109: Keep Hosting Free
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Ohio’s Senate Bill 104 and House Bill 109,...
Big News for New Mexico’s Short-Term Rental Hosts!
Hey, hospitality heroes! As we host travelers in our beautiful state, there’s exciting news from the 2025 New Mexico Legislature. House Memorial 52 (HM 52) is stepping up to protect short-term rental (STR) hosts like you, ensuring fair policies that keep our communities thriving. Here’s the scoop, plus a nod to other housing wins we’re cheering for!
What’s HM 52 All About?Â
This memorial creates a Short-Term Rental Work Group, bringing together the Economic Development, Tourism, and Taxation & Revenue Departments to study STRs’ massive impact. In 2023, STRs pumped $1.1 BILLION into New Mexico’s economy, created 14,555 jobs, and generated $82.1M in taxes—think $33.6M in Santa Fe and $14.6M in Lincoln! They also provide crucial housing for traveling nurses, construction crews, and remote workers. By December 1, 2025, the group will share data-driven policy ideas to balance STR growth with housing needs.
The best part? HM 52 hits pause on county assessors reclassifying STRs as co
...More Big Wins in Ohio!
Hello, our amazing short-term rental community! Whether you’re welcoming guests with Yada’s AI magic, Touch Stay’s digital guidebooks, or RueBaRue’s local tips, there’s exciting news from the 2025 legislative sessions in Ohio. Game-changing efforts—OH’s Senate Bill 104 (SB 104) / House Bill 109 (HB 109)—are fighting to protect your STR business and keep hospitality thriving. Here’s the lowdown, and how you can get involved!
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Ohio’s SB 104 & HB 109: Protecting Your STR Freedom
In Ohio, identical bills SB 104 (Sen. Andrew Brenner) and HB 109 (Rep. Justin Pizzulli) are pushing back against local bans on STRs. These bills say NO to municipalities:
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Banning or capping STRs in residential zones.
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Limiting how many STRs you can operate.
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Requiring you to live in your rental.
- Using lotteries for permits.
They also extend lodging taxes to STRs, potentially boosting local revenues by $29M annually ($121M to $150M), with platforms like Airbnb handling collection. Ohio’s S...
STR Hosts, Legislative Action Is Heating Up Across the U.S.!
Hey there, our incredible short-term rental crew! You’re the heartbeat of hospitality. But new laws in New Mexico, Ohio, Vermont, and Washington could shape your STR business—some for the better, some with challenges. Here’s the latest on four key bills, plus how you can jump in to protect your hosting freedom!
New Mexico’s HM 52: A Fair Study for STRs
New Mexico’s House Memorial 52 is all about balance! It launches a Short-Term Rental Work Group to study STRs’ $1.1B economic impact (14,555 jobs, $82.1M in taxes!) and their role in workforce housing for traveling pros. By December 1, 2025, they’ll propose policies to keep STRs thriving without unfair tax hikes. HM 52 pauses counties from reclassifying STRs as commercial properties, saving hosts from steep tax jumps in places like Santa Fe ($33.6M in tax revenue). It’s in committee and has strong support—let’s keep it moving!
Ohio’s SB 104 & HB 109: No Bans, More Freedom
Ohio’s Senate Bill 104 and House Bill 109, led by Sen. Andrew ...
