Bellinghams

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A recent lawsuit has emerged challenging the constitutionality of Bellingham’s regulations on short-term rental properties. This legal action raises significant questions about local governance and property rights amid ongoing debates about housing availability in the region. The lawsuit, filed by a property owner who utilizes short-term rentals, seeks to overturn the city’s restrictions that many claim infringe on private property rights. This case puts a spotlight on the growing tension between short-term rental operators and local governments across the United States. As urban areas grapple with rising housing costs and the impacts … Read more