Vacation Rental Homes Face New Cap In Annapolis 

Homes listed on Airbnb and VRBO face a new cap in Annapolis. The limit on short-term rentals is intended to protect small-town charm. 

The city is now barred from issuing new licenses for short-term rentals on a blockface when 10% of its units are short-term rentals. The City Council passed the ordinance Monday. 

Short-term rentals are often listed as vacation homes on websites like Airbnb and VRBO. Supporters say they’re necessary to support the city’s tourism economy. Opponents argue that regulations would protect communities from being overwhelmed by vacationers. 

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