Letter to the Editor: STRs should be classed as businesses

Dear Editor,Short-term rentals (STRs) are income-generating properties. They are defined in the Putnam County Code of Ordinances as a business (Section 22-121), require a permit, pay hotel tax, are not owner-occupied, and do not qualify for a Homestead Exemption. The FY2025 Budget estimates that permitted STRs (in Putnam County) will generate $11.25 million in gross reve...