This week's update covers new laws, permit requirements, and regulation news for hosts in:

• Boise, Idaho

• Dallas, Texas

• College Park, Maryland

• New Orleans, Louisiana

• Lake Norman, North Carolina

• Eureka Springs, Arkansas

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Boise

Boise passed an ordinance two years ago requiring short-term rentals to get licenses, but only 20% have complied. The city plans to contract with a company to get data on rental locations, notify owners to comply, and issue warnings. Most council members won't change the ordinance due to low compliance data and state law limiting regulations. Nationwide, Airbnb revenues dropped 10-35% per listing, but total revenue is up as supply and demand grow. In Boise, an estimated ban could increase long-term rentals by less than half the projected annual need, about 2.4% if all short-term rentals switched.

Read more about what’s happening in Boise here.

Dallas

A group of Dallas short-term rental operators is suing the city over new regulations banning short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoods. The operators say the rules are unconstitutional, violate property rights, and unfairly target responsible STR owners. The city estimates over 5,000 STRs operate in Dallas, but passed stricter zoning and code rules in June to address neighborhood complaints about problem properties. The lawsuit seeks to block enforcement of the new regulations, arguing they will hurt thousands of Dallas homeowners who rely on STR income and can't easily switch to long-term rentals.

Read more about what’s happening in Dallas here.

College Park

College Park City Council discussed implementing stricter regulations on short-term rentals. Current city laws regulate short and long-term rentals the same, with no limit on rental days per year. But council members proposed laws to standardize regulations with Prince George's County, which limits rentals to 30 days and taxes them. The city is also looking to model after a Montgomery County law allowing neighbors to object to short-term rental applications. The city doesn't currently require registration of short-term rentals, so officials don't know how many there are. The new regulations could help create a streamlined process for dealing with unregistered properties. Council members expressed concerns current flaws let some short-term rentals illegally change owners without acquiring new permits. If proposed as an ordinance, council members could vote to make the regulations city law.

Read more about what’s happening in College Park here.

New Orleans

A federal judge delayed a ruling on the legality of New Orleans' latest rules for short-term rentals, saying he needed more info on the impact on housing. The rules limit permits to one per block, require on-site operators, and ban corporate owners. A lawsuit filed by rental operators claims the rules are unconstitutional. The judge issued a restraining order in August blocking implementation and extended it until a November hearing. At a hearing, he suggested problems with the on-site operator rule discriminating against single-family rentals. He also questioned the one-per-block limit not applying to other permits. The judge wants more data on affordability before deciding if the law is constitutional.

Read more about what’s happening in New Orleans here.

Lake Norman

Lincoln and Iredell counties in North Carolina are proposing new regulations on short-term rentals around Lake Norman to address complaints from residents. The regulations require permits, limit occupancy, and restrict parties. Some residents support the rules, citing safety concerns and disruptive renters. But some owners say rules like parking requirements are too restrictive. After public comments, Lincoln County will convene a task force to refine the regulations. Iredell County tabled a vote to allow more time for compromise.

Read more about what’s happening in Lake Norman here.

Eureka Springs

The Holiday Island City Council approved a new ordinance to regulate short-term rentals. It requires owners to get a conditional use permit, limits occupancy, sets parking rules, and authorizes inspections and fines for violations. The ordinance aims to maintain neighborhood character while allowing vacation rentals to operate. It was passed on the first reading with an emergency clause despite no second/third readings. The mayor believes it will prevent problems without being detrimental to the rental business. A proposed business license ordinance was tabled.

Read more about what’s happening in Eureka Springs here.