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Staff reviews results of two-year rental-registry pilot and proposes next steps
Summary
Staff reported outcomes from a two-year long-term rental registry pilot, discussed gaps in landlord contact data and limited rehab funding, and said additional landlord outreach and a possible permanent registry ordinance will be considered.
City staff presented findings from a two-year pilot of a long-term rental registry designed to test registration processes, build trust with tenants and landlords, and offer incentives to increase participation. The registry operates separately from the short-term rental system and included incentives such as low-cost rehabilitation funds, protections for property damage and tenant-support services aimed at reducing evictions.
Staff said the pilot succeeded in building a registry of known data but noted gaps in contact-level information for some landlords and resource constraints that limited rehabilitation work. Staff recommended further landlord engagement—announcing a follow-up meeting at the library on the 12th—and discussed lessons learned to inform a potential permanent ordinance.
Councilors said local registration may be preferable to a state portal for some landlords and urged continued outreach and incentives to maintain participation. Staff will return with additional analysis and proposed ordinance language if the committee directs moving forward.
