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🌆 Understanding City Regulation

  • ☐ Diligence (City Regulation)
    • ☐ find out the cities regulation on airbnb in your area
    • NOTE 1: regulations, permits, business licenses are actually a good thing
    • NOTE 2: cities without the need for permits/licenses and TOT (transient occupancy tax) are riskier
    • NOTE 3: Avoid cities with restrictions including: primary residences, arbitrage restrictions, and minimums of 30 days or more

    DUE YOUR DUE DILIGENCE

    • TRY TO FIND INFORMAITON ON OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT SITE
    • If can’t find on airbnb
  • 1. Google: “(your city) + short term rental ordinances”

    2. Look for defined rules or articles

    • Ideal source: city .gov website
  • 3. Call the city
    • Ask: “What are your rules for short term rentals”
    • Follow up question: “Are there any new rules being discussed?”
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