The Assembly on Tuesday had approved the ordinance that would’ve required short-term rental owners to locally license their operations.
Mayor Dave Bronson has vetoed an ordinance that would’ve required owners of short-term rentals, including Airbnbs, to locally license their operations. Bronson announced his veto in a statement Wednesday, less than 24 hours after the Assembly approved the rules.“Regulating, licensing, notification requirements, taxation and fining of private property owners will further minimize options in the Anchorage housing market,” said the mayor’s statement.
“I definitely want to protect property rights,” Sulte said. “I get it. But I also want to make sure we protect neighborhoods, and we get complaints related to STRs and how they’re operated.” The exact date the requirement will kick in will be determined by the municipal clerk, but could be as early as Sept. 16. The clerk must publish the date by July 17. . The program imposes some fees and obligations on operators of Airbnbs, Vrbos and other short-term rentals. Supporters say the program will inform city officials about how the growing short-term rental market is affecting the overall housing market.
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