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The Trust reviewed a UMass Amherst Donahue Institute study finding that Yarmouth’s seasonal vacancy rate has remained steady, at about 30%, while short-term rentals and motels generate approximately $5 million in tax revenue. The study did not find that regulations would automatically create more year-round rentals, and trustees requested additional discussion of housing-market impacts, impact fees, and possible policy tools.
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The study suggests that short-term rental rules alone may not increase the supply of year-round housing. Trustees asked the researchers to clarify whether short-term rentals are affecting the year-round market and to add information about current impact fees. The Trust also approved its 2025 annual report, tabled consideration of the Wood Road Habitat for Humanity neighborhood, and set its 2026 meetings for the third Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
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