SPEARFISH — The demand for affordable housing in the Northern Black Hills prompted the city of Spearfish to create a subdivision solely catered to the workforce – Sky Ridge. But the desire for short-term housing rentals, such as Airbnb and VRBO, has also skyrocketed.
The need for both have now collided, as at least one Airbnb listing is within the Sky Ridge subdivision.
In August 2022, the first families moved into the subdivisions, which remains under construction.
Ken Notes: First lets applaud South Dakota for creating the development. Second owners will try what they can get away with so you need to be diligent. Finally we need developments where a diverse network of housing can be built. We have to stop blatant segregation caused by zoning and neighborhood covenants...
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