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Council approves narrow short-term rental waiver after heated debate, sends inspections follow-up
Summary
The Portland City Council amended short-term rental registration rules to allow a one-time waiver for owner-occupied units lacking homestead or recent tax documentation, added limits to prevent abuse, and directed inspections to report back in six months; the measure passed 5-4 after extensive public testimony and council debate.
The Portland City Council on Monday approved an amendment to Chapter 6 of the Portland City Code changing owner-occupied short-term rental registration rules, voting 5-4 after residents and councilors debated loopholes, documentation and potential abuse.
Corporation counsel described the amendment as a response to owners who could not provide proof of a homestead exemption or a recent tax return because they had purchased properties after filing taxes for the prior year. Jessica Quadripani, director of permitting and inspections, said staff would…
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