The combined impact of short-term vacation rentals and their guests drove nearly $14.3 billion in business sales in the state of Texas, supporting 83,552 jobs and generating approximately $1.2 billion in state and local tax revenues. CLICK THE LINK FOR THE FULL REPORT.
Texas - Short Term Vacation Rental Economic Impact - 2023 February.pdf
Read the story in the Fort Worth Report: https://fortworthreport.org/2023/07/18/fort-worth-denies-allegations-in-short-term-rental-suit-asks-judge-to-dismiss-all-claims/
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Fort Worth City Council to vote on new rules for short-term rentals. Here’s what would change under ordinance | Fort Worth Report
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article263609513.html
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-city-leaders-considering-airbnb-short-term-rental-regulations/287-2da0fc9b-c485-417d-8ff3-4dfaefe1cee7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaiG1yYUXr0
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article263892542.html
https://www.fox4news.com/news/city-of-fort-worth-hears-from-homeowners-over-short-term-rental-regulations
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article263815688.html
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