Asheville's short-term rental debate has intensified, focusing on the city's enforcement capabilities and the impact of these rentals on the local housing market, according to Asheville Citizen-Times reporting. The discussion highlights a growing divide between those who see short-term rentals as vital to the tourism economy and those who argue they exacerbate the affordable housing crisis. Current regulations, adopted several years ago, are now under scrutiny as residents and city officials gra