For the past five years our town manager, town planner, planning board, town council, and the planning board of appeals have not honored repeated requests from residents to have a public conversation about short-term rentals in our residential areas. Nonetheless, issues and burdens surrounding STR’s on the community such as parking, safety, parties, noise, affordable […]
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Council offers incentive to convert short-term rentals to year leases
In an effort to open up the rental market to those in need, up to 25 short-term rental owners in Portland would receive $1,000 if they lease their units for at least a year.
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Posted inMaine, News
Southern Maine communities call for out-of-state visitors to quarantine for 2 weeks
South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Old Orchard Beach urge new arrivals from outside Maine to isolate for 14 days.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Portland tells owners to book no short-term rentals through April
Many say the temporary ban is fair, and that the coronavirus outbreak has already put a damper on reservations.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Luxury vacation rentals firm promotes early visits to Maine from out of state
Apex Luxury Rentals said Friday’s email was intended to give people the option to safely quarantine in Maine, not spend a vacation here during the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth considers moratorium on short-term rentals
CAPE ELIZABETH — Cape Elizabeth could temporarily stop issuing permits this summer for new short-term rentals while the town considers changes to its ordinance. A proposed 180-day moratorium will go before the Town Council on Monday, March 9. The moratorium could be lifted sooner if the council adopts new rules, or it is extended. Travel […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Falmouth reshedules forum on short-term rentals
FALMOUTH — A forum regarding short-term rentals has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 at Town Hall. The original forum, scheduled for Feb. 6, was canceled due to bad weather. In the interests of developing possible short-term rental regulations, the Town Council is seeking public input into the issue. Contact Maggie Fleming at […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Falmouth holds forum on short-term rentals
FALMOUTH — The town will host a public forum on short-term rentals at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 at Town Hall, 271 Falmouth Road. Town staff will review their findings on the short-term rental landscape in Falmouth, ordinance development in other municipalities, and policy considerations. The public is encouraged to join this initial conversation and […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Over a half-million guests stayed at Maine Airbnb rentals in 2019
Guests and revenue from the home-sharing service have tripled in the past 4 years.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Once a wonderful city, Portland is becoming Potterville
As the city becomes richer, it’s turning its back on what attracted us to it in the first place.