Southold proposes capping short-term rentals at fewer than 120 homes
The town of Southold, on Long Island's North Fork, is weighing a cap on short-term rentals at fewer than 120 homes across its nine hamlets, an estimated 80% drop from the current market. The few available permits would be awarded by lottery. There are roughly 640 short-term rentals today, with an average rate of $902 a night, according to a town report last year. Complaints about parties, trash and parking, plus pressure on year-round housing, are driving the proposal.
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- The proposal would cap short-term rentals at fewer than 120 homes across Southold's nine hamlets, 80% below current levels.
- The few available permits would be awarded through a random lottery.
- The market generates roughly $27.5 million in host revenue and there are about 640 short-term rental homes.
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