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Hot Springs debate fails to expand short‑term rental cap for permanently disabled veterans
Summary
The Hot Springs Board of Directors debated an ordinance that would have added 25 short‑term rental licenses reserved for U.S. veterans with service‑connected permanent and total disability ratings. After debate and failed amendments, the ordinance did not pass on a 3‑3 vote.
The Hot Springs Board of Directors on April 15 considered Ordinance O‑25‑13, a proposal to amend Ordinance No. 64‑54 (Hot Springs Code §16.10.2) to create an exception to the 400‑license cap on short‑term residential rentals by reserving up to 25 additional licenses for U.S. veterans with service‑connected permanent and total disability ratings.
Supporters said the measure would help disabled veterans access housing income; opponents warned it would reopen pressure on the city’s long‑term rental supply and asked for other ways to assist veterans without raising the cap. After debate and several failed amendment attempts, the board deadlocked 3‑3 on final adoption and the ordinance failed.
City Attorney Bridal Albright summarized the proposal for the board, saying it would keep the existing 400‑license cap for residential zones and create an additional pool of 25 licenses available only to veterans who submit a Department of Veterans Affairs letter showing a service‑connected permanent and total disability rating. “With respect to disabled veterans, this would provide for an additional…
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