Pittsburgh Moves Toward Licensing, Cape Town Tightens Enforcement, and Kentucky Bill Seeks to Override Local Rules
Summary
Pittsburgh's STR regulations face delay until after the NFL Draft, including licensing, zoning approval for non-owner occupied units, unit caps, and a 28-day stay limit. Cape Town tightens enforcement on commercial-scale STRs, moving from pricing pressure to compliance. Meanwhile, a Kentucky bill could override local STR rules, potentially impacting Covington's existing framework.
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