The impact of short-term rentals in coastal communities

Our coastal villages each have a unique history and character that draws people to build their lives here. Though the stories of how and why vary, a common thread is the sense of community, whether for singles starting out, families raising children, workers in local businesses, emergency personnel, landscape and agricultural workers, teachers or retirees. The foundation of community is access to stable and affordable housing—an opportunity that is becoming increasingly limited, in part due…