Regulations set to go into effect would require platforms verify properties had city permits for short-term rentals.

Opponents rallied at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia on Tuesday to voice their displeasure for a bill being considered by the legislature that would impose a 6% tax on short-term rental bookings across the state to help communities fund affordable housing.

For years, New Orleans leaders have struggled with how to manage the influx of illegal short-term rentals catering to the millions of visitors who flock to The Big Easy annually while managing a lack of affordable housing.