Tag Archives: Air bnb
Economy is clicking: Innovation is faster than government
The private sector often moves too fast for government to keep up. That’s a good thing. We certainly wouldn’t want to slow down businesses by limiting their rate of innovation to the public sector. But that can lead to gaps … Continue reading
Rep. Karen Umberger: Short-term rentals are subject to NH rooms and meals tax
To the editor: Summer vacation is winding down and the tourists are starting to think about other things. I need to remind anyone who has rented their property over the summer or during ski season through Airbnb, vacations rentals or … Continue reading
Posted in New Hampshire News, taxes
Tagged Air bnb, Karen Umberger, Rooms and Meals, taxes
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NH Airbnb law leads to ‘healthy’ revenue growth
Granite Staters hosted more than 95,000 visitors and earned more than $12 million last year from bookings made through Airbnb’s short-term rentals website. Those numbers more than doubled Airbnb’s 2015 totals of 44,000 New Hampshire guests and $5 million in … Continue reading
NH Senate measure would tie municipal hands on Airbnb rules
It would be a lot harder for municipalities to inspect vacation and short-term rentals, like Airbnb, under a last-minute amendment attached to House Bill 654, which was approved May 18 by the NH Senate. Under the measure – which also … Continue reading
Posted in Economy/Economics, Legislation, Property Rights
Tagged Air bnb, HB654, NH Senate, Rentals, Vacation homes
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The New Media Militia 