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Board directs economic development committee to study Airbnbs, affordable housing and inclusionary zoning
Summary
Supervisor Sterling asked the economic development committee to analyze short‑term rental impacts, affordable housing options, and whether inclusionary zoning provisions should be added to the town zoning ordinance to help preserve housing for year‑round residents.
Sterling asked Mindy, chair of the economic development committee, to add three items to the committee's charge: a review of Airbnbs and short‑term rentals and their local economic and housing effects; research into affordable housing options and potential funding sources; and consideration of an inclusionary zoning amendment that could require a developer to set aside, for example, 10 percent of units at an affordable price for year‑round residents.
The supervisor noted recent funding opportunities in Albany and said he had asked Mindy to follow up with contacts to determine what grants might be available. Committee members said they will include county updates and grant reviews in upcoming public committee meetings and convene workshops to assist applicants for occupancy tax funds.
