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Short-term rentals by the numbers in Lafayette
Figures on how many short-term rentals there are in Lafayette are hard to come by. Here’s what we know.
Figures on how many short-term rentals there are in Lafayette are hard to come by. Here’s what we know.
People leave for life and love. Mostly, they leave for jobs. Wherever they are, they stay in touch.
Dozens of short-term rental operators are opposed to a pair of plans before the City Council that they say could put them out of business.
With few eligibility requirements, the program is first-come, first-serve. Critics say the grants should prioritize need.
Neighbors say they need help handling a rise in people living on the street. Top Lafayette police brass say they do, too.
Two years after a local agency stepped in to fund necessary sewer capacity upgrades in Downtown Lafayette, another fix is needed and a new plan is in the works.
The Louisiana Fortify Homes Program will offer grants of up to $10,000 for eligible homeowners to retrofit their roofs.
Some communities are paying folks to relocate. It’s a novel way to win workers and potentially win back expats. Would it work here?
Lafayette is spending a lot of time thinking about people like you, and especially why you aren’t here. Talk to us!
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