Executive Summary
Habersham County, Georgia, just approved mandatory permits effective November 1, 2025, after nearly two years of debate, formalizing a regulatory framework that could stabilize operations for the 19 commissioners who voted 16-3 in favor. Green Bay, Wisconsin, is considering aggressive restrictions including a 180-day annual cap, seven-night minimum stays for non-owner-occupied properties, and permit fees jumping to $1,000, which operators warn could shut down businesses built around short events like Packers games among the city's 430 current listings. Corpus Christi, Texas, is advancing Phase 2 tiered rules with density caps of 15-30% per block for non-owner-occupied STRs and proposing to exclude rentals entirely from single-family zones on North Padre Island, potentially limiting expansion despite 916 permits already issued. Ohio's Senate Bill 104 aims to block municipal bans and zoning restrictions statewide while requiring platforms to handle tax collection, representing a rare pro-investor stance if passed. Meanwhile, Columbia, Missouri, and Marshall, Minnesota, are tightening tax enforcement through third-party firms and state revenue departments to catch non-compliant hosts, and Michigan communities may soon gain authority to impose an additional 3% local tax on top of existing lodging taxes if voters approve.
New Regulations
Habersham County, Georgia
Published: October 30, 2025
Regulation Category: licensing
Summary: After nearly two years of debate, public input, and legal review, the Habersham County Commission approved a short-term rental resolution on October 20, 2025, by a 16-3 vote, mandating permits starting November 1, 2025, to regulate operations and ensure compliance. This milestone provides STR investors with a formalized framework post-delayed implementation, potentially stabilizing the market through structured oversight developed by the Public Service Committee.
Source: County Commission: Short-term rental resolution approved
Developing Regulations
Columbia, Missouri
Published: November 1, 2025
Regulation Category: tax
Summary: The Columbia City Council is considering hiring a third-party consulting firm to enforce tax compliance among short-term rental properties on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, aiming to identify non-compliant hosts and ensure remittance of required city taxes. This potential initiative would enhance revenue collection and create a more level playing field with traditional lodging, though it remains under review at an upcoming council meeting with no finalized contract details yet.
Source: Columbia may hire firm to ensure Airbnb, Vrbo pay taxes
Statewide, Michigan
Published: October 31, 2025
Regulation Category: tax
Summary: Michigan State Representative Mark Tisdel has introduced a bill permitting communities to enact a voter-approved 3% tax on short-term rentals, hotels, and motels to offset tourism-related infrastructure costs, with support from the STR industry as a compromise measure mirroring other states. STR investors would face potential new tax obligations if adopted locally, but the bill streamlines collection and emphasizes economic benefits from visitors while requiring community approval.
Source: Legislation would allow communities to impose a tax on short-term rentals
Corpus Christi, Texas
Published: March 15, 2025
Regulation Category: zoning
Summary: Following Phase 1 registration effective citywide by July 2025 with 916 permits issued, staff proposes Phase 2 tiered rules distinguishing owner-occupied STRs (no caps) from non-owner-occupied (density limits of 15-30% per block and 1,000-foot buffers) to address equity and enforcement. The recommendations include excluding STRs from single-family zones on North Padre Island based on public input, while allowing them in multi-family and commercial areas, with ongoing outreach and a draft expected for June 2025 council review.
Source: Planning Commission hears briefing on short-term rental ordinance; staff recommends tiered rules and proposes island exclusion
Ottawa County, Ohio
Published: October 30, 2025
Regulation Category: licensing
Summary: Senate Bill 104 aims to restrict municipal bans, zoning limits in residential areas, and owner-occupancy mandates for short-term rentals, while requiring platforms to collect and remit lodging taxes, with a town hall scheduled for November 6, 2025, in Oak Harbor featuring Airbnb and local officials. Investors would benefit from preserved property rights and streamlined operations if passed, countering local overregulation and protecting longstanding STR use in the region.
Source: Senators Gavarone And Brenner To Host Town Hall On Short-Term Rental Bill In Ottawa County
Weesaw Township, Michigan
Published: October 30, 2025
Regulation Category: zoning
Summary: The Weesaw Township Planning Commission discussed proposed amendments after a public hearing to permit short-term rentals as a special use in all zoning districts for single-family dwellings, including annual registration, occupancy limits up to 16, parking requirements, and noise controls to mitigate traffic and safety concerns. Exemptions apply to family stays and short post-sale occupancies, with no immediate vote but potential action in November, offering investors clearer guidelines while balancing neighborhood impacts.
Source: Short term rental rules eyed in Weesaw
Marshall, Minnesota
Published: October 15, 2025
Regulation Category: tax
Summary: Marshall is proposing to shift its 3% plus 1.5% lodging tax administration to the Minnesota Department of Revenue for better enforcement on growing short-term rentals (now 15 properties), enabling platforms like Airbnb to collect and remit taxes directly with quarterly city payouts. The change, under council review, incurs a 1% state fee ($100-300 monthly) but simplifies compliance for investors amid inconsistent current collections.
Source: Marshall looks at change for lodging tax collection
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Published: October 28, 2025
Regulation Category: occupancy
Summary: Green Bay's Equal Rights Commission voted 5-1 to recommend stricter short-term rental rules, including a 180-day annual cap, seven-night minimum stays (except owner-occupied), higher permit fees up to $1,000 initial, and a three-strike revocation policy, amid a surge to 430 listings. Operators warn these limits could shutter businesses reliant on short stays for events like Packers games, though the proposals aim to protect housing affordability and neighborhood stability within state law constraints.
Source: Rules proposed to tighten on Green Bay Airbnb VRBO short-term rentals