STR Santa Barbara vs. SB Housing Authority on National Public Radio
Short term rentals, long term consequences
Few issues have elicited such polarizing responses in Santa Barbara as that of short-term housing. Defined as rentals under 30 days, short-term rentals have become a more affordable, and often roomier alternative to traditional hotels. Companies like AirBNB and V.R.B.O, which facilitate these rentals, are now commonly used when vacationers plan their next trip.
As the trend grew, more and more short term rentals opened up in areas of the city that are not zoned for such use. Until now, city officials turned a blind eye. The city even collects a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) from registered properties.
Click here for the full article by Kathryn Barnes and accompanying radio interview with KCRW’s Jonathan Bastian.
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