Short-Term Rentals

Check STR Eligibility
Check if a property is eligible for STR registration on this map.

STR Compliance Map
Properties issued a STR Notice of Violation or Order, and properties legally registered to operate, are displayed on this map.

Frequently Asked Questions
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STR Registration
Click the above icon for the online application. Review the registration summary checklist. Include the statement of compliance (Rev. 7/2024) with your application.

STR Renewal
Click the above icon for the online application. Review the renewals summary checklist before applying.

Request for Investigation
If you suspect an illegal STR in your neighborhood, let us know.
What is a STR?
Short-term rentals (STRs) are also known as vacation rentals, and are lodgings that provide guest accommodation for less than 30 consecutive days. In order to preserve housing for long-term residents, STRs are only permitted in resort-zoned areas and a couple of specific apartment-zoned areas.
There are two types of STR:
- Bed and breakfast homes (B&Bs) – The homeowner or permanent resident is present during the transient stay. Up to two rooms may be rented, with a maximum of two adult transient occupants per room.
- Transient vacation units (TVUs) – Commonly known as whole home or unhosted rentals. A maximum of two adult transient occupants are allowed per room.
“Grandfathered” STRs that have been in operation since prior to October 22, 1986, and were issued a nonconforming use certificate (NUC), must renew their NUC every year to continue operating. New NUCs are not being issued.
How are STRs regulated?
The Department of Planning and Permitting will continue to enforce STRs as less than 30 consecutive days across the board. The STR must be registered to be in compliance with law.
STR regulations are imposed by the Land Use Ordinance(opens in a new tab), as amended by Ordinance 22-7(opens in a new tab) and Ordinance 24-14(opens in a new tab), which includes maps of the apartment-zoned areas where STRs are permitted. Pursuant to Ordinance 22-6, anyone selling real property must provide the buyer with a short-term rental disclosure form(opens in a new tab) stating whether the property may be legally used for STRs.