Debate continues over short-term rentals versus affordable housing needs

Debate continues over short-term rentals versus affordable housing needs
Debate continues over short-term rentals versus affordable housing needs

LANSING

Many tourism destination communities across Michigan face short-term rental controversies, and some have imposed new regulations to limit shortterm rentals.

Regulations differ from community to community.

In Traverse City, for example, those regulations include zoning districts, lodging assessments for some properties, licenses and inspections, according to the city’s code of ordinances.

The d…