October 12, 2016
Portland’s city’s staff has proposed strict regulations on short-term rentals in Portland such as those offered through the Airbnb online platform. Advocates say the regulations could ease the city’s housing crisis by putting short-term rental properties that cater to tourists and visitors back on the market for year-round tenants. Mayor Ethan Strimling said Tuesday that he has received dozens of emails from supporters of short-term rentals and from other residents who want to see the city do something about the problem. Although he has some issues with the city’s proposed regulatory framework, Strimling said he is in favor of anything that brings more year-round apartments online. “I think we have to push back. At the moment, this is adding to the housing crisis in a way we can’t sustain,” Strimling said….
Source: http://www.pressherald.com/2016/10/12/rules-for-short-term-rentals-like-those-through-airbnb-proposed-in-portland/
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