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Council hears plan for rental-inspection program; city staff to return with details and budget amendment
Summary
City staff outlined a proposed rental-inspection program with a proposed $250 inspection fee on a three-year cycle and initial staffing changes; council discussed compliance challenges, short-term rentals and next steps to present a formal budget amendment.
City administration presented an outline of a proposed rental-inspection program intended to identify and inspect rental properties across Taylor. Staff said the program would rely on assessor data to identify likely rentals and initially would create three positions — a supervisor, a clerk and a rental inspector — funded via a budget amendment if the council approves the formal plan.
Staff estimated the proposed inspection fee would be $250 per inspection on a three-year cycle. Administration said building-inspection staff would remain focused on building code work while new rental inspectors would concentrate on rental-specific compliance. Council members raised questions about enforcement for noncompliant landlords, tenant intimidation, and how short-term rentals (Airbnb) would be treated; staff said they would consult with corporation counsel and return with a detailed plan and costs for approval.
