Release: Short-Term Rental Conference to Debut Powerful New Engine for Advocacy

The May 21 RR Summit virtual conference, hosted by Rent Responsibly, will launch the new advocacy funding organization, the Right to Rent Collaborative, and help short-term and vacation rental professionals navigate a turbulent economy and regulatory minefield May 13,...
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Florida lawmakers want to axe tourist development councils

In a move that could reshape Florida’s vibrant tourism industry, lawmakers have proposed dissolving the state’s local Tourist Development Councils by the end of 2025. Revenue from the state Tourist Development Tax–a bed tax collected from guests staying in hotels, motels, and short-term rentals–currently funds local tourism marketing efforts through county Tourist Development Councils (TDCs).
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Lindsay Bolton: From local leader to STR industry connector

Left: Anthony Rallo and Lindsay Bolton, Program Manager at the 2024 Spark Retreat Right: Stonybrook State Park, Dansville, New York Before Lindsay Bolton joined the Rent Responsibly team, she was already living the mission. Tucked into the postcard-worthy landscapes...
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Affordable housing vs. STRs: What does the data say?

Affordable housing vs. STRs: What does the data say?

In recent years, conversations about short-term rental regulations have become inextricably intertwined with affordable and workforce housing issues. Four in five elected officials/government staff (82.7%) indicated that affordable housing was an issue in their...

Case Study: Defeating Colorado Senate Bill 33 STR Property Tax Bill

Case Study: Defeating Colorado Senate Bill 33 STR Property Tax Bill

In early 2024, Colorado entered the national spotlight for proposing extreme taxation targeting short-term rentals (STRs). To raise revenue, state lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 33 (SB33) to the Legislature, increasing the property tax on STRs by 400% in one go. The...

Making the Most of Time: Rent Responsibly’s Annual Spark Retreat

Making the Most of Time: Rent Responsibly’s Annual Spark Retreat

“As an alliance leader, the leadership side can often be lonely, and it can be tough to pull and guide people. It's great to come to a group of people just as passionate, involved, and committed to getting people involved in advocacy," said Jonathan Wicks, President...

2024 Vacation Rental Stats Roundup

2024 Vacation Rental Stats Roundup

Vacation rental statistics tell a story about our industry that defies misconceptions. They help us illustrate the short-term rental industry's dramatic growth and its personalized and community-driven nature. These numbers show that most hosts have only one property,...

Kris Leslie-Curtis: A champion for New Mexico Short-Term Rentals

Kris Leslie-Curtis: A champion for New Mexico Short-Term Rentals

Like many STR alliance leaders, Kris Leslie-Curtis was already deeply involved in multiple endeavors before stepping into the role of president of the Santa Fe STRA, which she inherited from founding president Fran Maier. Kris, who was serving on five HOA boards and...

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