Welcome to the News section of our Vacation Rental Advocacy page! Here, we’ll keep you informed about the latest developments in government regulation impacting vacation rentals, both nationally and right here in Buncombe County. Stay up-to-date on proposed legislation, understand how regulations might affect your rental business, and discover resources to help you advocate for a fair and sustainable vacation rental industry.
News & Articles
August 29, 2024: Buncombe County Ad Hoc STR Committee – Meeting #1
August 29, 2024: MHO receives generous unrestricted operating grant to assist affordable housing services
August 21, 2024: Buncombe Commissioners name short-term rental ad hoc committee members. Who was picked?
August 15, 2024: North Carolina Court of Appeals Refuses to Enforce ‘Unreasonable’ Amendment to Restrictive Covenant Prohibiting Short-Term Rentals
August 13, 2024: Court of Appeals Rejects Short-Term Rental Amendment – Again
August 7, 2024: New Buncombe County committee will consider Airbnb regulations; Short list named
July 18, 2024: Buncombe County revives short-term rental regulation discussion with creation of advisory group
July 2, 2024: Buncombe County and Weaverville Update – July 2024
June 26, 2024: NYC shuttered 80% of its Airbnbs in an attempt to make housing more affordable. All that’s done so far is make hotels more expensive.
June 26, 2024: Costco’s bold new plan for the California housing crisis
June 19, 2024: PDF- State of the Short-Term Rental Industry Report 2024
June 16, 2024: Airbnb is pairing up with Mom-and-Pop Investors to Win its War – But Is It Too Late?
June 14, 2024: The Mayor Who Sees Airbnb as an Agent for Good
May 11, 2024: Banning short-term rentals doesn’t work; so what’s the rush to ban in Buncombe?
April 22, 2024: Buncombe County Planning Board postpones vote on short-term rental restrictions for 100 days
March 5, 2024: 6 Months After New York Banned Airbnb, New Jersey Is Doing Great
August 24, 2022: Southport will take another look at short-term rentals following Wilmington’s legal battle
November 17, 2021: Research: Restricting Airbnb Rentals Reduces Development