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Yarmouth awards short-term rental study to Donahue Group; board cautions limited regulatory choices
Summary
The Planning Board was told the short-term rental RFP was awarded to the Donahue Group (UMass Dartmouth) for about $80,000—$100,000 to inventory rentals, assess revenue and evaluate impacts on year-round housing and wastewater; members noted existing wastewater ties may restrict regulatory options but that a sunset clause exists.
The Planning Board on Nov. 6 heard that the Town of Yarmouth awarded a short-term rental study RFP to the Donahue Group for an amount reported in the $80,000 to $100,000 range.
A board member said the study will inventory short-term rentals, track trends and revenues, and evaluate whether short-term rentals are affecting year-round…
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