Frustration over legislative maneuvering in Frankfort on the regulation of short-term rentals, often referred to as Airbnbs after one of the websites where such properties are advertised, came out at a meeting of the Kenton County Mayors Group this week. “It just exemplifies everything that’s broken,” Independence Mayor Chris Reinersman told LINK nky after the […]
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Walton approves new short-term rental guidelines
Walton City Council approved an ordinance laying out new guidelines for short-term rentals, such as Airbnb or Vrbo rentals, at their meeting Tuesday. Under the new policy, short-term rental owners must pay the city a $500 annual fee to operate their rental—up from the original $15 fee. The penalty for violating city policies on short-term […]
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Covington gives updates on local impact of short term rentals
Covington Board of Commissioners updated the short-term rental ordinance to include revised density limits and expanded appeal rights, which some say will improve the community and benefit members in the Wallace Woods Neighborhood.
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Covington considers amendments to short-term rental regulations
The Covington City Board of Commissioners will consider amendments to their current regulations on short-term rentals in the coming weeks, including removing the requirement for a conditional use permit, caps on licensed properties in every neighborhood throughout the city, and the ability for neighbors and neighborhood associations to appeal the granting of license within 30 days if the applicant submits inaccurate information.
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Covington postpones increases in short-term rental license fees
The Covington City Commission voted to postpone a scheduled increase of short-term rental licensure fees at their meeting Tuesday night. The change was originally scheduled to occur on Nov. 1, following the passage of a new ordinance regulating the operation of short-term rentals, often referred to as Airbnbs, after the online service where such rentals […]
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Covington approves new short-term rental regulations
The Covington Board of Commissioners approved a new ordinance regulating the operation of short-term rentals at a special meeting Wednesday night. The vote follows a long period of regulatory deliberation and public comment that began at the end of last year when the board declared an emergency moratorium on new licenses for short-term rentals, often […]
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Covington short term rental public hearing: ‘It will be a balancing act’
“If you’re here thinking that this is a debate about whether we should regulate short-term rentals, you’re in the wrong place,” said Covington City Solicitor David Davidson at a public hearing at The Carnegie on Wednesday night. “We already regulated short-term rentals, and the question is, how are we going to change what we’re doing […]
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Covington to hold hearing on short-term rentals next week
The City of Covington will hold a public hearing related to regulating short-term rentals in the city from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. April 12 at the Carnegie Arts Center on Scott Boulevard. City commissioners and other public officials will be present to listen to residents’ comments and field questions. All Covington residents may attend. […]
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Covington Commission increases short-term rental penalties
The Covington City Commission unanimously voted to increase penalties for short-term rental property owners who have failed to obtain licensing from the city. The vote, which occurred during Tuesday’s legislative session, is the end of a months-long process of investigation, deliberation and revision of measures related to short-term rentals. More commonly referred to as Airbnbs, […]
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Cities weigh harsher penalties for short-term rentals
This story originally appeared in the Feb. 17 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To see these stories first, subscribe here. While an increase in tourism can be a revenue booster, the increase in short-term rentals in the region is raising alarms for officials and rent for residents. Short-term rental property, in contrast to conventional […]