Regulating short-term rentals

COEUR d'ALENE — The discussion is ongoing on how to regulate vacation rentals, and the community is invited to participate.

During a public Coeur d’Alene Planning Commission workshop at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, commissioners will review a proposed ordinance that sets up several basic rules for these properties, also known as short-term rentals.

The ordinance, according to a press release from the city, was created at the direction of the city council after receiving community feedback on the issue. Development came after an initial joint workshop between the council and commission, and a community survey in which 650 residents and business owners participated.

New regulations include a permit, having a responsible party available 24/7, and a two-day minimum stay being required. There is also a proposed exemption from the permitting process for owners who rent out their home twice or less per year for a maximum of 14 days.

To see full ordinance details and other supporting documents, visit cdaid.org/vacationrentals.

About 69 percent of community survey respondents supported the exemption, and almost half of all respondents supported both requiring a minimum stay longer than one night and supported regulations in general.

Community feedback will help inform the planning commission members prior to another joint workshop with the city council in the future.

The workshop will take place in the Coeur d’Alene Public Library Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave.