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

• Scottsdale, Arizona

• El Paso, Texas

• Jefferson County, Colorado

• New York City, New York

• Riverside County, California

• Freedom, New Hampshire

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Scottsdale

The City of Scottsdale wants to limit short-term rentals due to issues with "party houses." It sent proposals to the Arizona League of Cities and Towns to give cities more power to regulate short-term rentals, like capping the amount allowed and limiting density in areas. However, advocates say restrictions would hurt the local economy. The League will hear proposals that cities hope will become part of the legislative agenda.

El Paso

 El Paso's City Council approved a new pilot program to monitor complaints about short-term rentals through the city's 311 number. After receiving community backlash, the program was proposed as an alternative to additional regulations on STR owners. The program will gather data on issues like parking, noise, and trash to determine if further regulations are needed. STR advocates hope to show short-term rentals can be operated responsibly. Critics cite unfair competition with hotels that must follow more regulations. The program will run for one year.

Jefferson County

A community meeting was called to address issues with short-term rentals in Jefferson County. Protesters are frustrated by problems from short-term rentals like disruptive parties and unattended garbage. They are hoping for a moratorium on short-term rentals to assess the situation. The county is revising regulations to streamline permitting and strengthen enforcement to restore ownership of neighborhoods for concerned citizens.

New York City

New York City's Office of Special Enforcement has only approved 257 short-term rental registrations out of 3,250 applications ahead of a September 5 enforcement deadline. After dismissing an Airbnb lawsuit challenging registration rules, the city is overwhelmed with applications. Airbnb calls the rules a "defacto ban" for the 10,000+ listings in NYC. The city must still review 75% of applications but will start enforcing fines on September 5 for unregistered hosts.

Riverside County

Riverside County supervisors voted to extend a moratorium on new short-term rental permits in Temecula Valley and Idyllwild, giving staff more time to revise the ordinance. Some property owners criticized the 10-month extension. The initial moratorium was set to expire Sept. 9. The county plans to hold hearings on proposed changes to regulate rentals and address issues like noise and parking in the coming months. There's been a surge in short-term rental permit applications countywide. Officials want to avoid adverse impacts on residents and communities.

Freedom

A husband and wife are challenging Freedom, New Hampshire's short-term rental ordinance that limits rentals to 90 days per year. The couple contends Freedom lacks authority to limit rental days for legal residential use. The town maintains it has a right to regulate short-term rentals to protect community needs.