Tag: short-term rentals
London city hall gets $1M boost to target unlicensed short-term rentals
The federal government is giving London a $1-million boost to crack down on unlicensed short-term rentals in the city.
Michigan hotel taxes fund tourism promotion. Should they also fund services?
Across northern Michigan, hotel taxes generated almost $30 million for area convention and visitors bureaus. Some in Traverse City say the money should go to the county.
Owen Sound removing STR principal residence requirement in downtown
Rental cap and principal residence requirements to be removed for properties zoned Core Commercial
Kincardine considering taxing short-term and overnight accommodations
Local short-term rentals and overnight accommodation could end up being subject to a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT). “I think this is an excellent project. Long overdue and much needed,” Kincardine Coun. Rory Cavanagh commented during council’s May 28 meeting. “Other places have beaten us to the punch for it.” During the meeting, a presentation was […]
An $80 million cleanup made Muskegon Lake trendy. Will “eco-gentrification” follow?
Muskegon Lake is cleaner and more beautiful. Developers are flocking to former factory sites, converting land into pricey condos and marinas. Residents, policy makers, and businesspeople are debating how to embrace the new without letting ‘eco-gentrification’ push longtime residents out.