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Redmond staff propose short-term rental code aligning with state law; council to consider Dec. 2
Summary
Staff proposed amendments to define and regulate short-term rentals consistent with state law, require a Redmond business license, and add operational standards and tenant-rights posting; staff cited 237 listings in 2024 and a current registration fee of $153.
Deputy Director Sarah (Sarafy) Allen and economic development staff briefed the council on proposed short-term rental (STR) code amendments at the Oct. 28 study session and recommended adoption of a code chapter that mirrors the state definition and adds local operational standards ahead of a major international tournament next year.
Kim Dietz (economic development) told the council the recommended amendments would: 1) align definitions with state law (identifying short-term rental stays as fewer than 30 consecutive nights and excluding units occupied by an owner…
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