Insight
Local governments are actively revisiting and debating short-term rental ordinances to balance economic benefits of tourism with resident concerns regarding housing availability and neighborhood impact.
Council takes another stab at short term rental ordinance
Summary
Westerly, RI is revisiting its short-term rental ordinance, aiming to find a balance between tourism and resident concerns. This ongoing discussion highlights the challenges local governments face in regulating STRs to address issues like housing availability and neighborhood character.
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