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City works with Becoming Rentable to identify accessible short‑term rentals; staff says 24 verified, 83 pending
Summary
The city has partnered with Becoming Rentable to audit short‑term rentals for accessibility; the liaison reported 24 units currently verified and about 83 more awaiting verification, and commissioners discussed the likely effect of a 30‑day rental rule on license renewals.
Rockaway Beach staff and council liaison reported that the city is partnering with Becoming Rentable to audit and promote accessibility among short‑term rentals (STRs). The program will assess the current stock to identify units that already meet accessibility standards and to consider incentives and education for property owners to enroll in verification.
Planning Commissioner Liaison McGinnis (speaking for the council) said Becoming Rentable reported 24 STR units in Rockaway Beach currently meet its verification standards, and she said the consultant is awaiting documentation for about 83 additional units. "I think she said that there were 24 STRs in the city of Rockaway Beach that currently meet Becoming Rentable's verification standards," the liaison said, adding that roughly 80–83 more were pending verification.
Commissioners discussed the city's forthcoming license renewal cycle tied to the 30‑day rental requirement. Tapia noted the upcoming cycle and other speakers cited Tillamook County’s experience, where many license holders did not renew when similar requirements were enforced. Commissioners and staff agreed to coordinate outreach and consider how the city will list verified units on its website and encourage owners to enroll in the Becoming Rentable program.
