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Spokane Valley council asks staff to map short-term rentals, consider revenue and software options
Summary
After public comment from hoteliers and short-term rental (STR) owners, the Spokane Valley City Council asked staff to identify STR operators in the city, review revenue collection, and research software options and outreach before pursuing regulation or a registry.
Spokane Valley — The City Council on April 15 directed staff to begin work to identify short-term rental (STR) operators in Spokane Valley, review how lodging tax and other revenues are being collected, and evaluate software options and outreach before considering new regulation.
Council action followed public comment from both local hoteliers and STR owners and a staff briefing that outlined options including registries, business licensing and third‑party software tools. City Manager John Holman told the council staff can research “potential software to identify the short term rentals and then look at the revenue picture” and return with a work plan. He said any further steps would be driven by what…
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