Short-term rentals, also known as STRs or vacation rentals, have become very popular in communities across the world in the last decade. This popularity has been driven by the rise of online platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo that have made it easy to connect owners of STRs with guests.

 

A community can maximize the benefits of STRs and reduce their drawbacks when it enacts effective regulations and enforces those regulations. Communities throughout the region, including Santa Fe, Taos, and Albuquerque, have adopted STR regulations to effectively manage the STRs in their communities.

 

The purpose of this project is to create a short-term rental (STR) “program” that establishes a mechanism for STRs to legally operate in Los Alamos County and that effectively manages the benefits and drawbacks of STRs. Tasks include:

 

• Design and Administer a Community and Stakeholder Input Process and Plan

• Identify, Assess, and Provide Code Revision Recommendations for the STR Program

• Develop a STR Program Report

• Recommended Draft Ordinance for County Council Approval

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