Cities Revisit STR Rules, Spain Fines Airbnb, and Maui Moves Forward
Summary
This week's news highlights changes in STR regulations, including Lisbon rolling back restrictions, Spain fining Airbnb, and Maui finalizing a vacation rental phase-out. Hosts should stay informed about these evolving regulations and their potential impact on their businesses.
Key Insights
- •The Spanish government fined Airbnb 64 million euros (approximately $75 million) for advertising short-term rentals without valid licenses or accurate registration information.
- •Lisbon revised its STR restrictions, allowing short-term rentals to increase from 5% to 10% of the local housing supply.
- •Maui County officially signed into law a vacation rental phase-out in apartment-zoned districts, starting in West Maui in 2028 and expanding countywide by 2030.
Action Items
- ✓Hosts in areas with changing regulations like Lisbon and Maui should monitor local ordinances to understand and adapt to evolving rules and requirements.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Hosts with listings in Spain should ensure their properties have valid licenses and accurate registration information to avoid potential fines.Effort: mediumImpact: high
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Hosts listing properties on Airbnb in Spain without proper licenses and registration risk facing significant fines.
More from Regulations & Compliance
The Green Bay Common Council will consider changes to its short-term rental ordinance. This could involve new regulations or revisions to existing rules. Hosts in Green Bay should stay informed about potential updates and how they might impact their operations.
Local commissioners denied a short-term rental application, suggesting potential regulatory hurdles for new STR operations. This indicates increasing scrutiny on STRs within this locality. Hosts should be aware of potential local restrictions and permitting requirements before investing in or launching short-term rentals.
The Green Bay Plan Commission is updating its short-term rental ordinance. Details are not given, but this news signals potential changes for hosts in the area. Hosts should stay informed about the new regulations to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
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