The city is considering significant changes to short-term rental (STR) regulations to tighten licensing requirements, enforce ownership restrictions, and shift responsibilities to rental platforms. This move follows a joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting, highlighting an overwhelming number of unlicensed properties. The proposed regulations aim to classify STRs as accessory uses, restrict ownership for smaller parcels to individuals only, and impose cap limits on multifamily units. Additionally, STR platforms like Airbnb would be held accountable for displaying valid licenses and directly remitting taxes, addressing safety and compliance issues in the STR sector.
The proposed overhaul could tighten regulations on short-term rentals, ensuring compliance and safety while increasing city revenue via the Hotel Occupancy Tax.
Members of City Council and the Planning Commission reviewed potential amendments that could significantly reshape the city's short-term rental landscape.
New eligibility requirements would classify rentals as an accessory use for all residential properties, with specific restrictions for individuals versus corporations.
STR platforms like Airbnb would be mandated to ensure hosts display valid licenses and collect hotel taxes directly for city revenue support.
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