Planning commission narrows verification for short-term rental exemptions, keeps state standard
After extended public comment and staff Q&A, the commission retained the state-based primary-residence exemption for short-term rentals but agreed to allow staff to use government-issued ID and assessor records to verify claims when investigating complaints; renewals will rely on a one-page affidavit and routine renewal inspections were removed.
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The Pullman Planning Commission continued its review of Chapter 17.109 on short-term rentals at its March meeting, keeping the state-oriented definition that exempts a dwelling occupied as a primary residence for at least six months of the calendar year while adding clearer verification options for enforcement.
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