South Bend leaders are exploring possible changes to how short-term rentals are regulated across the city.
City staff held a public meeting Monday night to discuss properties listed on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo.
Officials say short-term rentals have continued to grow since 2020. In some neighborhoods, residents have raised concerns about noise, safety, parking and the impact on property values.
South Bend Common Council member Oliver Davis said the city is trying to find a way to manage the growing number of rentals while protecting neighborhoods.
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Prices will climb, choices will diminish, and the issues they are claiming they want to solve will persist.
Tell them no.
I don’t want more vacant houses in my neighborhood.
This can be a security issue. Wait until there are more squatter issues happen.
Vacant houses are a crime waiting to happen.