Copy of Short Term Rentals

Published on Jun 05, 2019

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Short Term Rentals

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Background

  • Authorized by City in 2014
  • Type A - 1-2 rooms
  • Type B - 3-5 rooms
  • Owners and Tenants May Apply for Permit
  • City Code 33.207

Definition: individual or family resides in dwelling and rents rooms to overnight guests for less than 30 days

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Primary use of the residential dwelling is long term occupancy, and only a part of the dwelling unit is used for short-term rental purposes.

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Process Overview

  • Permit Application
  • Site Visit
  • Neighbor Notice

Site Visit

  • Ensure Code Compliance
  • Smoke Detector Verification
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector Verification
  • Visit Conducted by Building & Development Services
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Neighbor Notification

  • Mailed to neighbors in proximity
  • Does NOT require neighbor approval

Permit Fees

  • 1&2 dwelling structures: $178.08
  • Annual Renewal Fee of $62
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Residency Requirement

Must reside in dwelling at least 270 days per calendar year
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Additional Requirements

  • Posting of Permit Number
  • Guest Book
  • Register as Business
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Liability

  • Insurance
  • Incorporation
  • Use of Property Manager
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Taxes & Enforcement

  • Must pay transient lodging tax
  • Agreements with platforms to access host data
  • Ninth Circuit case re: AirBnB and Santa Monica (CA) ordinance
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Penalties

  • Civil penalty between $1k-$5k
  • Revocation of permit
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Other Considerations

  • STR in HOAs & Condos
  • Fair Housing Act
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