Short Term Rental Alliance Of California

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council approved a proposal to regulate short-term rentals. Next the rules go back to the Planning Commission and may be tweaked and sent back to the Council for a full vote. As the Council moves forward, HomeAway's Director of Policy Comms Philip Minardi told San Fernando Valley Business Journal that vacation rentals are critical to economic growth & new regs "should allow all types of rentals, including whole-homes" http://www.sfvbj.com//l-city-council-regulate-short-term-/

HAPPENING TODAY 4/25: LA City Council Housing Committee is meeting to discuss regulations for LA's vacation rentals. We hope you can make it! Share your story and the benefits vacation rentals bring to LA communities. The meeting starts at 4pm. City Hall, Room 1010... 200 North Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 https://bit.ly/2HN4t7f

TODAY: LA City Council's PLUM Cmt. hosts hearing on vacation rentals - it's critical they hear from you! See you there at 2:30 - Room 340, John Ferraro Council Chamber. Attendees are encouraged to arrive around noon to get a seat. https://bit.ly/2GObxAQ

San Diego whole-home vacation rentals are a critical option for traveling families. It's no wonder polling finds nearly homeowners believe whole-home rentals are worth protecting.

San Diego short-term rentals generate nearly $500 million in economic activity and support over 3,000 jobs. Taking away whole-homes as a rental option would undermine this activity, hurting the local economy and reducing tax revenue for the city. http://www.sharesandiego.org//Share-San-Diego-STR-Economic

Check out Share San Diego's recent report on how severe restrictions on San Diego short-term rentals will make the problem worse by harming homeowners and the economy. Among the findings: extreme restrictions will create a black market and reduce funds for enforcement. Read the full study: http://www.sharesandiego.org//Severe-Regulations-on-STRs-W

A very important vote is happening in Palm Springs tonight. We hope the City Council makes the right decisions for it's constituents: https://www.desertsun.com//report-palm-springs-/359066002/

#GOODWATCH: We released our new video showing how vacation rentals benefit Los Angeles! Check it out to hear homeowner Jean Young's story about how her vacation rental helps her community.

It's time L.A. City Council looks at the big picture: Vacation rentals provide benefits to homeowners, business owners, and the community at-large. Check out our new video to hear why L.A.'s small business owners need fair regulations!

Smart vacation rental regulations ensure homeowners and local businesses continue to see the economic benefits vacation rentals bring to the city. For Palm Springs, that's $307 million in economic activity and 3,500 jobs supported! Read more about what City Council must consider before they move forward with regulations: http://bit.ly/2EoL08M

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Great post outlines four reasons why Palm Springs City Council must protect whole-home vacation rentals. Can you guess them? Read more about why new vacation rental regulations should allow whole-home vacation rentals: https://medium.com//how-palm-springs-can-move-forward-with