The Manatee County Commission unanimously approved the Johnson Helm House in Oneco, Florida, as Manatee County's first locally designated historic landmark. ^[1] County staff estimates creating a dedicated short-term rental registration and enforcement program could cost more than $1 million for staff in its first year. ^[2] Manatee County commissioners are reviewing potential new regulations for short-term vacation rentals to address resident complaints about noise, parking, and trash. ^[3] Manatee County Commissioner Amanda Ballard said the County established its local historic designation process about 13 years ago, and the Johnson Helm House is the first property to complete it. ^[4] Margi and Pat Nanney moved into the 1908 Johnson Helm House in 1985 and spent 41 years preserving its original character. ^[5] Commissioner Amanda Ballard warned that enforcement could become expensive and questioned staff's ability to enforce it without additional staffing. ^[6] Staff is presenting commissioners with two broad approaches: one relying on existing county rules and another creating a dedicated program with mandatory registration and inspections. ^[7] The local historic designation means future changes to the Johnson Helm House property will be subject to review by the county. ^[8]