Summary
About 230 short-term rentals operate without city permits out of roughly 290 advertised online. The council wants annual permits, limits per owner, a citywide cap, and stricter enforcement before the 2028 Olympics squeeze the housing market.
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Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
A proposed TOT rate increase from 13% to 16% on short-term rentals could generate up to $200,000 a year if voters approve it in November.
Neighbors bothered by party houses, and long-term renters who could see more housing stock protected.
Operators of unpermitted rentals who may face enforcement, and hosts relying on rental income who could face new caps.
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