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Beverly council forms special committee to study short-term rental enforcement and policy

2904031 · April 9, 2025
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The Beverly City Council voted unanimously on April 7 to form a special committee to examine enforcement and possible changes to the city’s short-term rental rules after councilors said listings on platforms such as VRBO and Airbnb are difficult to enforce under current ordinances.

The Beverly City Council voted 8–0 on April 7 to authorize a special committee to examine enforcement and possible amendments to the city’s short-term rental rules.

Councilor Spang, who requested the committee, said the city’s ordinances currently prohibit short-term rentals except in licensed lodging houses but that online platforms show many listings that appear to violate the rule. "The policy has been very…

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