Just when local leaders thought we were in the all clear, here comes Delta. The rise of this new COVID-19 variant has resulted in a significant wave of serious cases across the United States, including Illinois where it's the dominant variety. And it’s not the only variant. Scientists predict additional variants as vaccination rates lag.
The short-term rental market is taking off across America. Big cities, small towns—treehouses, even.
Local governments should consider whether rules and regulations should be put into place to manage this industry—and bring in additional funds for the community through registration fees or transient occupancy taxes.
In many communities, laws simply have not kept up with this changing market development. This guide gives community leaders some food for thought when starting the ordinance development process for short-term rental.
Interested in learning all about short-term rental platforms, regulation, administration of transient occupancy taxes, and tax compliance technology? Visit Localgov's short-term rental guide.
When it comes to short-term rental administration, local governments need to accomplish several goals:
Just 35 miles outside of Houston, Dayton, Texas is a quiet community of more than 8,000. It was founded nearly 200 years ago and its location along the Trinity River made it a transportation center. Today, Dayton sits at the intersection of two major railroads and remains a regional hub.
Decatur is a central Illinois community of 76,000, centered around agriculture, from crop sciences to farming machinery.
Southern California’s Chino Hills community is tucked at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. This area has experienced explosive population growth over the past 20 years and now boasts a population of nearly 84,000. Local leaders need more funds to keep up with expansion.
