A Jamestown City Councilmember is questioning whether the City should pass laws about short-term rentals. Council member Brent Sheldon, speaking at the Housing Committee, cited a news article he saw about Governor Kathy Hochul needing to decide to … [Read more...]
Times Union: State Legislature Passes New Rules For Short Term Rentals
The Albany Times Union reports the State Legislature has passed new rules for people who rent our their homes through short-term rental services like Airbnb. The measure would require property owners who host those units and the services that … [Read more...]
Concerns Over Short Term Rental Zoning Update Voiced At Lakewood Public Hearing
Around 20 people attended a public hearing on a proposed short term rental zoning code update for the village of Lakewood. Consultant Molly Gaudioso from Colliers Engineering & Design spoke to the updates to the village's zoning code that … [Read more...]
Ellicott Looking At Short-Term Rental Regulations
The town of Ellicott is looking at possible regulations around short-term rentals like Airbnbs. Town Attorney Marilyn Fiore-Lehman said she has been working with the village of Lakewood on the issue and had the draft of what the village is … [Read more...]
Bed Tax Revenues Reached Record Numbers for 2021
Bed tax revenues reached record numbers for 2021 in Chautauqua County as tourism rebounded in the area. County Executive PJ Wendel announced that after tourism declined in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions, the 2021 occupancy tax revenues exceeded … [Read more...]