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Depending on zoning and whether the property is owner-occupied, some rentals also need a Conditional Use Permit.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
In presenting Honeycomb’s application to the town council two weeks ago, attorney Hope Pearson said that feature helps the town meet its long-term planning goal of balancing rental and owner-occupied housing.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
North of Atlanta, the affluent town of Alpharetta aims to have at least 68% of housing owner-occupied.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
The property must be owner-occupied, meaning it can’t be rented out, according to the agency.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
About 48% of housing units are owner-occupied, while 52% are renter-occupied.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Woodlawn and South Shore are only 25% owner-occupied, according to the DePaul University Institute for Housing Studies, lower than the city’s overall 45%.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
With taxes and heat included in the monthly fee and the building being entirely owner-occupied, there’s a strong sense of stability and stewardship.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Most houses are owner-occupied, and most landlords are small businesses.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
In presenting Honeycomb’s application to the town council two weeks ago, attorney Hope Pearson said that feature helps the town meet its long-term planning goal of balancing rental and owner-occupied housing.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
North of Atlanta, the affluent town of Alpharetta aims to have at least 68% of housing owner-occupied.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
The property must be owner-occupied, meaning it can’t be rented out, according to the agency.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
About 48% of housing units are owner-occupied, while 52% are renter-occupied.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Woodlawn and South Shore are only 25% owner-occupied, according to the DePaul University Institute for Housing Studies, lower than the city’s overall 45%.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
With taxes and heat included in the monthly fee and the building being entirely owner-occupied, there’s a strong sense of stability and stewardship.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Most houses are owner-occupied, and most landlords are small businesses.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Owner-occupied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/owner-occupied. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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