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Hinton’s town council just slammed the brakes on short-term rentals, capping non-resident licenses at 70 — a sharp drop from the previous 130 — sparking heated debate over tourism vs. housing. After months of public hearings and revisions, the move aims to preserve community character while managing demand. Critics say rentals aren’t the housing crisis culprit — rising costs and interest rates are — and builders argue new units with separate suites are the only way to stay profitable. Though they considered exempting new builds, the council rejected it, knowing loopholes and market shifts will likely resurface. With 57 licenses already issued and a few pending, the town’s soon-to-be lottery system for future applicants signals a new era of tight control — and tough choices — in this booming mountain town.

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