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After six months of enforcement, short‑term rental listings down from ~380 to about 115; staff urge a full year before major changes

Ithaca Common Council and Committee of the Whole · February 12, 2026
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Summary

Staff reported 115 short‑term rental listings in the city (78 permitted, 37 not), and 101 permit applications pending or issued. Planning warns costs for hosts (certificate of compliance inspections, taxes, a $400 annual permit) have surprised many and recommends waiting a full cycle before major policy changes, though council members sought early tweaks for seasonal or multi‑unit rules.

Planning staff reported a first‑year review of the city’s short‑term rental (STR) ordinance on Feb. 11, saying the program is still in early implementation but that some measurable changes have already occurred.

"As far as short term rentals in the city, we currently have 115," a planner said, noting that the number fluctuates daily. Staff said 78 of those listings had permits while 37 did not; 101 permits were either…

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