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City Reports 191 Short-Term Rentals; 54% Have Obtained Licenses Under New Ordinance
Summary
Staff reported 191 short-term rentals in Avondale, 104 of which hold active licenses under the city’s licensing program; the city described enforcement steps, neighbor-notification requirements and a $250 annual license fee.
City staff reported an inventory of 191 short-term rental (STR) properties in Avondale during a March 3 council presentation, and described the city's new licensing program, outreach and planned enforcement steps.
Keith Falstrom, assistant director of finance and budget, said the ordinance — passed by council Oct. 3, 2023 — created a licensing program for short-term rentals and the licensing system became effective Feb. 1, 2025. "Short term rentals are rented for less than 30 days," Falstrom told council, and staff contracted with a vendor to help identify listings and run targeted outreach.
Falstrom reported the city’s counts…
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