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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUpdate Documents - Development Services (002)Itl t/ 5 ✓ (��/J i aOA a • Outlook Fw: Grant County Short Term Rental Ordinance issues From Barbara Vasquez <bvasquez@grantcountywa.gov> Date Mon 7/14/2025 10:10 AM To Caitlin E. Manell <cemanell@grantcountywa.gov> 0 2 attachments (1 MB) AirBNB Local Regulations.pdf; Registration Process on OTA Sites.pdf; FYI I'll print it all out. Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners Office and Clerk of the Board Board of Equalization PO Box 37 Ephrata WA 98823 509-754-20.11 ext 2928 From: Kevin R. Burgess <krburgess@grantcountywa.gov> Sent: Monday, July 14, 2025 9:50 AM To: Barbara Vasquez <bvasquez@grantcountywa.gov> Subject: Fw: Grant County Short Term Rental Ordinance issues Kevin R Burgess Grant County Commissioner Dist 1 35 C ST NW Ephrata, WA 98823 509-754-2011 Ext 2960 Cell 509-770-9855 h From: Cyndy Matthews <gorgesunlandpm@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 2:24 PM To: Kevin R. Burgess <krburgess@grantcountywa.gov>; Scott Clements <sclements@orioncp.com> Subject: Fw: Grant County Short Term Rental Ordinance issues **EXTERNAL EMAIL* This email originated from outside Grant County's network. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Thank you, Scott, for the introduction. Kevin, I manage several short term rentals in Grant County and over the years built a successful business. Unfortunately, my business took a significant hit due to the new Transient Residence CUP Application. For my business to stay compliant with Grant County, I instructed each of my clients we would need to submit to the Transient Residence CUP Application and that I would submit on their behalf to ensure the process went smoothly. More than half of my clients declined to go through the process stating; "Grant County doesn't follow through with anything, so no. If you require us to go through the application process - then we will cancel our contract with you. " Kevin, I've taken my current clients through the process successfully. It was an informative process and I recognize the value of going through the fire safety process. That being said, I feel myself and clients are being penalized for going through the process. Using Sunland Estates as an example, two years ago there were approximately 30+ Short Term Rentals, now there excess of 70 Short Term Rentals and growing. There are many examples of short term rentals being out of compliances, here are a few; • converting single car garages and saying it is a short term rental Converted Garage • rental property above restaurant Restaurant STR • 6 bedroom rental, sleeps 16 on a 2 bedroom septic system Sleeps 16, 2 bedroom Septic I've asked numerous times of Grant County officials, "how you are going to manage policing this new process?" While Grant County officials want to follow through with doing the right by the people who have taken the initiative of completing the Transient CUP Application, there seems to be an issue of manpower. Kevin, I've done research to see how Grant County can implement a process using the Online Travel Agencies (OTA, aka AirBNB, VRBO, etc). Attached are 3 examples of other Washington State communities and how they leverage the OTA sites to manage the Short Term Rentals in their communities. The example which fits into the similar guidelines (Fire Life -Safety Inspection) you have instituted is "Port Angeles, WA." Without getting too specific in the details, Port Angeles requires STR Permit on all OTA listings. If the OTA doesn't have the STR Permit they are not accepted on the site until the STR Permit number is submitted. This will solve the issue of Grant County manpower managing Transient CUP Application process. For your convenience, I've also attached an example how STR listings are managed through the OTA sites who do not comply with local regulations. *Reference attachment; Registration Process on OTA Sites This is a cumbersome issue to discuss via email but I think I have a viable solution which won't cost Grant County financially nor incur additional employee hours. I'd like to discuss this further with the stakeholders who are involved with Short Term Rentals in Grant County. I appreciate your time and please reach out if you have any questions. Cheers, Cyndy L Matthews Gorge Sunland PM 509-407-7843 Cell From: Scott Clements <sclements@orioncp.com> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 11:56 AM To: krburgess@grantcountywa.gov <krburgess@grantcountywa.gov> Cc: Cyndy Matthews <gorgesunlancipm@gmail.com> Subject: Grant County Short Term Rental Ordinance issues Hi Kevin, Per my voice message earlier today, I would like to introduce you to my property manager Cyndy Matthews who manages multiple properties in Sunland that are part of the Short -Term Rental market in Sunland. There are a number of issues with the new program, most notably the large number of owners that are flat out ignoring the Ordinance and just continuing to rent their homes on a short-term basis confident that Grant County will never enforce the Ordinance. She knows much more of the details on the number of homes for short-term rental on any given date than I do and she has a proposed solution that will allow you to enforce the new ordinance with very little manpower. Because, as it stands right now, all it appears to be doing is punishing the homeowners who have applied for the CUP, paid the monies and have tried to do it the right way. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide with respect to this situation. Thank you, Partner / Vice President - Investment Sales ORION Commercial Partners LLC 1218 Third Avenue, Suite 2200 Seattle, WA 98101 P 206.445.7664 (F 206.299.3552 j C 206.793.1074 sclements@orioncp.com I www.orioncp.com & Help Center Se -arch how-tos and more Home > Port Angetes, WA Rules * Host Port Ang . eles', W_A When detiding whether to become an Airbnb host, it. important for you to Understand etplace we Vide the laws in, your region or city.. Asa platform and on'llnemark, do not pro. tha -and. le Ice but we want to, provide resources t may help you better underst ..gal adv', y st ve, but J ma give. you a go applicable laws and regulations. This -list ils not exhau' i it -, y I od staff in u h derstanding your local laws. If Vou ha queiSdOrts, visit the s'hort-term''rental home 'page' or other government -agencies directly. a, 0 or x directly I al 'ta Prof rofe iona -Add your Short -Term Rental HAing permi.t.. to your Apply for a STIR. permit on The, City of Port Angeles Short Term Rental site te Add yourSTR. permit, on your Ai"rbnb listing foil in the steps below-, Click Listings: and select the listing You want to check o Under List'ing editor, click Edit preferences 0 Click Regulations o Under Register your fistling,click Start and complete the requirey information Re I eva-0 rm ab.o n f o r h ost'.131* I a m 0 , I * The Port Angeles City Council passed the Short -Term Rental Ordinance in February 2,024 and was made effective July 1st 2024. It requires owners of short-term rentals to obtain a permit, with annual renewal. STR Permits will be issued to eligible applicants. Unregistered listings face high fines and may become ineligible to apply for a permit. Annual Short -Term Rental Registration and Fee There is an annual Short -Term Rental Registration Fee that is due 60 days prior to the existing short-term rental business license's expiration date Documentation provided by Cyndy L Matthews @ Signature Escapes., LLC 509-407-7843 Cell Phone Ope rating standards All sh Ort-ter, rentals ithin the city 0 g es are expected t ''f 'How the M, w f Port Angeles 0 0 regulations listed below. Fail-ure to,follow these standards may result inthe revoca tion of the short-term rental registration and potentially aRini strative citations and related fines. • Short -Terra, Rental operations are,reqvired to complete a Fire Life -Safety Inspection. Fire Life -Safety' Inspections can be scheduled otter July 1, a once your application ha's beendeemed complete by- the City of'Port Angeles, and after the license fee has been paid • Bed and breakfasts must have the following items posted conspicuous ly insi'de each guestroom: 1. Thecen'se 2, The good neighbor, policy per PAMC 17. . 24.090 o S. Emergency contact informationlincluding the res'idence address. • Licensed short-term rental's must ust only use platform s' licensed by the City • Proof of short -terra. rental liability 'insurance pursuant to -_ RCPCB`642.37.050. Safety The City of Port Angeles encourages Shoo rt-Term' .erg al Is to meet va dous safet- y requirements that can be found at this link.. Safetv & Airb,.n. Documentation provided by Cyndy L Matthews @ Signature Escapes, LLC 509-407-7843 Cell Phone Help Center Search how-tos and more Home > Bainbridge lsland,'WA Rutes * Home host Bainbridge Island, WA When deciding whether to become an Airbnbhost, it i's important for you to understand the lawsin your region or cl.tv, As a platform an, d'online marketplace we do not provide le as advice, but we want toprovide r esources may that help you iDetter understand applicable laws and regulations. This list is not exhaustivebut. it may e you good tart in und erstanding your local laws. If you have questions, visit giva s the short-term rental hornepage or other g'Overnment agencies directly, or consult a local lawyer Or tax pro fossiona 1. Step 1: Register your short-term rental All short-term rentals on Bainbridge Island 'Must register for 8 Short w-Term Rental Certificate with the City. Registration Liink:,Online Short Term Rental Registration Portal Documentation provided by Cyndy L Matthews @ Signature Escapes, LLC 509-407-7843 Cell Phone bT.ep 2.,' Get your business licenses You'll need both state and city business licenses,,, Stake Business License: Apply through the WA Department of Rev . enue (WA- D 0 R Li c e­nsi ng S e rvl' C e-) City Business License Endorsement,*.: Add Bainbridge I..sl,a nd to your existing Washin on State Business L g icense How to apply: 51gp:by step ode _ 7_ _gu Short-term rental, regulat. ion-s Who needs to register? All short-term. rentals (stays of less than 31 days) ,must register. Fees krenewals Re r valid gistationis al"d for o�nevear and must be renewed annually. Fee.:$285 Taxes • The Lodging Tax (4%) applies to all rentals under 30 days. • B&O Tax applies based on your rental ental income. It's also important to understand and abide by other contracts or rules that bind you, such as.leases, condo board or co-op rules, HOA rules, or rules established by tenant organizations. Please read your lease agreement and check with your landlord if applicable, Our comm, itrjnent to your community We are committed to working with local officials to clarify how local rules impact the community. We will continue to advocate for changes that will enable peopleto rent out their homes. Documentation provided by Cyndy L Matthews @ Signature Escapes, LLC 509-407-7843 Cell Phone Documentation provided by Cyndy L Matthews @Signature Escapes, LLC 509-407-7843 Cell Phone Help Center Search how-tos and more Home > Renton, WA Rules *Nast Renton, WA When deciding whether to become an Airbnb host, it isimportant for you to understand the laws in your region or city. As a platform and, online marketplace we do not provide legal advice, but we want I to provide resources that may help you better understand applicable laws and regulations. This list is not exhaustive but it may give you a good start in understanding your local laws. If you have questions, visit the short-term rental hornepage, or other government, agencies directly, or consult a local lawyer or tax professional, Overview o f short-term rentals Short-term rentals (STR.$) in Renton, Washington involve renting a dwelling unit, or portion thereof, for less than 30 consecutive days. STRs must comply with both Renton City Ordinance 4-4-055 and state-wide rules under RCW Chapter.64.37. KeyLinks: 9 Renton City Code 4-4-055:, Renton STIR Ordinance ,R:CW 64.37 (State Law).: Washington State STR Regulations Step 1: Obtaln the necessary licenses Hosts must obtain a City of Renton Business License before offering any dwelling unit for short-term rental. How to apply: Visit the City of Renton ' s licensing portal or contact the local municipal office. Washington State considers STRs a business under RCW 64.37. Operators 'Must comply with state licensing and tax rules. Documentation provided by Cyndy L Matthews @ Signature Escapes, LLC 509-407-7843 Cell Phone ..)Lep 2. Meet efigibillity requirements Owner -occupancy requirement: * If renting to multiple parties at the same time (example: renting out individual rooms to different guests), the property must be owner - occupied during the rental period, 'Meaning the owner must reside on the property. * The ordinance does not explicitly prohibit renting the entire property to a single party while the owner is not present. However, operators should confirm, this interpretation with the City of Renton to ensure compliance. Occupancy limits: o M imum occupancy is2 guests per bedroom. o If the unit is owner -occupied daring rentals, this limit includes the owner and related family members. Property eligibility,,, o No active code- violations are allowed on the property. Step 3: Address safety andinsurance requirements Safety regulations: o Install car on monoxide alarms as required under RCW 19.27.530. 0 Post the following safety information in a visible location: 0- Street address of, the rental OP. Em er'gency contact details (police, fire, medical services) lo, Filoor plan showing fire exits and escape routes 0- Maximum occupancy limits Contact information for the operator or designated representative Liability insurance: o Hosts must, maintain $1,000,000 in primary liability insurance. o Alternatively., hosts may conduct all transactions through platforms (e.g., Airb,nb) that provide insurance meeting or exceeding this requirement. Step 4: Provide Parking and contact 'information * Parking requirements: o Off-street parking must be provided according to Title IV ITC. o An additional parking space is required if the unit is owners -occupied. * Designated local contact: o A contact person (host or representative) must be available during guest stays to respond to inquiries or emergencies. Documentation provided by Cyndy L Matthews @ Signature Escapes, LLC 509-407-7843 Cell Phone ^..Le Zt. p 5:: Understand and com- ply with tax rules Local and state taxes: o Hosts must remit. applicable taxes, including-, 0- Sales tax sp-Lodging tax 0- Occupancy taxes Platform tax collection, * Under RCW 64.37020, platforms like Airbnb or VR.BO may collect and re-mit taxes on behalf of hosts. * Hosts should confirm with their platform to. ensure compliance, Tax, resources,,, For more details, visit the Washington State Department of Reve*nue web site. Ste 6** Monitor com fia P p i nce and penalties' • City of Renton penalties: o Non. compliance with Renton's STR rules is ci8ssified as a misderneanor under RM.0 1-d- I. • State penalties: o First-time' violations result ire a warning letter under RC*W 64.37.080. o Repeat violations result in a class 2 civil infraction. I I III! 1111"I'll iiiq �piqi��ppi Renton Sfiort­Ter�m Rental Ordinance- Renton Munici al Code 4-4-0:55 p Te m. Rental Rules RCW Chapter- 64.37)- W, ashington Washington State Short- r State STR RegUlat • State Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requi-rement ..s: R;C'W'19 27.530 • Renton Business License intormation: Visit the Renton municipal websiteor contact the licensing office.,- • Short -Term Rental Tax Informati.on: Confirm, with your platform or the Washington State Department of R.evenuej A*lrbnb isn't responsible for the reliability or correctness of the informat" ion contained in any links to third -party sites (including any links to legislation and regulations), Documentation provided by Cyndy L Matthews @ Signature Escapes, LLC 509-407-7843 Cell Phone Kala Point, Port Townsend 2 bedroom 2 bath Townhouse Vrbo 20 Village Dr, Port Townsend, WA 19836&, 4`5 1 `62 Dort, Tovvnserld, WA, 98368, US ExtiD: 344190 (0) "i Local laws Keep up to date with the local laws and requirements that affect your rental, property. Chukar House 3 Bedroom of Sunland Estates Vrbo 4447940 in-nxn-leze- 0 1 - Pay-per-booking Complete the Manage (5% per bookink), r Pen', u it r e d ,Dater Local lwws, Photos Regulatory Compliance 0 Update Regulatory Compliance ' Regis,:,-atlon Number Registration Number Expiration date qptionar) Legal property type Residence Rental type Short-term rental Let's dA-&,dd your a sl am information for Washington We need to gather a few more details about your place because of when it's located. What type of property is this? Hotel Residence Do you have a Registration Number? Registration Number (optional, If you choose to enter your number, it will be shown on your listing asregistration number. '"T", MIT 177"11, Documentation provided by Cyndy L Matthews @ Signature Escapes, LLC 509-407-7843 Cell Phone