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Belton weighs permitting short‑term rentals; draft would require registration, inspections and local contact
Summary
City staff proposed allowing short‑term rentals with annual registration, an annual inspection, a local point of contact, a five‑unit owner cap and revocation rules for repeat nuisances; council discussed a possible trial or geographic limits.
Matt presented a draft short‑term rental framework aimed at balancing tourism benefits and neighborhood impacts. Under the draft, short‑term rentals (stays under 31 days) would be allowed with annual registration, an annual inspection for life‑safety standards, a local point of contact for complaints, an annual registration fee of $120 (consistent with business license + inspection structure), and collection of hotel/motel tax.
Key enforcement features in the draft: staff proposed revoking or not renewing a…
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