Short Term Rental and other resolutions passed at the recent League of Arizona Cities and Towns conference

The League of Arizona Cities and Towns (LACT) policy committees accept proposed resolutions from the member cities and towns. The resolutions that pass out of the policy committees are then considered by the Resolutions Committee at the League’s annual conference. I serve on the League’s Executive Committee, Resolutions Committee, and also on the Neighborhoods, Sustainability & Quality of Life (NSQL) Policy Committee.

One resolution I know most people in Flagstaff and across the state will be interested in is the one proposing that the Arizona Legislature restore local control of Short Term Rentals. This resolution passed unanimously and will now become part of the League’s legislative agenda. Regulating STRs has been part of the City of Flagstaff’s legislative agenda for several years. It would be helpful to our efforts if residents wrote and called our state representatives. I provide contact information further down in this post.

NSQL 1
League of Arizona Cities & Towns Resolution
Allow cities to rein in the proliferation of short-term rentals and address repeat violators.
A. Purpose and Effect of Resolution
Restore local control and strengthen enforcement capabilities by allowing municipalities to limit the number of short-term rental (STR) licenses issued, impose minimum distance requirements, and cap the total number of STRs in oversaturated areas. Additionally, the proposal aims to reduce the threshold for license revocation, enabling cities to take action against repeat violators.
B. Relevance to Municipal Policy Since the enactment of SB1350: online lodging; administration; definitions in 2016, STRs have greatly impacted housing availability and affordability in parts of the state, particularly in small communities. Other areas of the state that are highly desirable for tourists also see high rates of STRs, some as high as ten percent of their local housing stock. This issue has been caused by private equity investors that have bought many properties throughout the southwestern parts of the U.S. for the sole purpose of renting those properties. In addition to limiting housing stock and affordability, these actions also impact the makeup of neighborhoods and the community. Providing municipalities with capabilities to have better authority over
STRs will aid in diminishing the impacts of STRs on local communities and housing availability and affordability.
C. Fiscal Impact to Cities and Towns
No anticipated fiscal impact to cities and towns.
D. Fiscal Impact to the State
No anticipated fiscal impact to the state.

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