Summary
The 2027 budget counts $500,000 from a short-term rental or hotel tax, and Planning is building a local licensing framework to make sure the units are safe and in appropriate locations — while the county handles the actual registry and taxation.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
An estimated $500,000 of the $5.8 million in additional 2027 revenues is projected from the short-term rental tax.
The city's general fund, and neighborhoods that get safety and nuisance oversight over short-term rentals.
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