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Tag: short-term rentals

The city is poised to repeal a tax. But not really.

On 05/28/2018 By Kevin Schofield In housing, tax

Tomorrow a bill will be introduced into the City Council’s legislative process that repeals the tax imposed last year on short-term rentals such as those offered through AirBnB and HomeAway. But if you thought the city might be turning over a new leaf in its tax policy, think again.

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Council adopts AirBnB regulatory structure

On 12/12/2017 By Kevin Schofield In housing

This afternoon the City Council voted to approve the third piece of the short-term rental (i.e. AirBnB) regulatory structure, completing the Council’s work on regulating the nascent but quickly growing market.

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Third part of AirBnB regulation moves forward

On 12/05/2017 By Kevin Schofield In housing

The third and final piece of Seattle’s short-term rental regulation scheme passed out of committee this morning, though it still might see some changes before it is voted into law next Monday.

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Short-term rental legislation up for vote Monday

On 11/09/2017 By Kevin Schofield In housing, tax

This coming Monday the Council will try to pass the proposed regulations on short-term rentals, such as those listed on AirBnB. But first they have a few more amendments to consider.

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Understanding the revised AirBnB regulation bill

On 04/30/2017 By Kevin Schofield In housing

After several quiet months, Council member Tim Burgess’s attempt to regulate short-term rentals listed through AirBnB, VRBO, HomeAway and other services is back. There are a handful of revisions to the plan, and this time there’s real legislation to be introduced into the Council’s legislative process.

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News roundup: move-in fees, SPD contract, and housing

On 07/22/2016 By Kevin Schofield In housing, labor, news, police, tax

Lots of housing-related news today.

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Updated proposal for regulating AirBnB rentals

On 07/19/2016 By Kevin Schofield In committee, housing, zoning

The Mayor and Council have updated their proposal for regulating short-term housing rentals, based upon negative feedback they received from their first proposal.

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Understanding the proposed short-term rental (i.e. AirBnB) regulation

On 06/15/2016 By Kevin Schofield In committee, housing, zoning

Apparently this is the week that the Council chose to tackle thorny legislative matters. This morning’s topic: AirBnB and short-term lodging rentals.

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