NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A controversial law meant to govern properties such as Airbnbs and Vrbos will start being enforced citywide Aug. 1 according to city leaders, more than three years after the regulations were initially approved.
In a “Short-Term Rental PSA” posted on his Instagram June 13, Mayor Phillip Jones encouraged property owners to “get into compliance” ahead of the deadline, while also detailing that the city is “here to help.”
However, some operators of short-term rentals who opposed the rules as passed back in 2022 say they are still opposed now…