This bill proposes several updates to the current statutes regarding vacation rentals and short-term rentals. Key changes include the addition of new language that expands the definition of nonresidential use to include various activities beyond those currently listed, such as the requirement for owners to provide a valid transaction privilege tax license and emergency contact information to the city or town. The bill also introduces a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for owners who fail to comply with these requirements, with a notice period before penalties are imposed. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum fee for issuing a permit or license from $250 to $500.

Further modifications include the requirement for owners to display their transaction privilege tax license number on advertisements, a change in the timeline for permit issuance from seven to thirty business days, and the introduction of new grounds for denying permits based on previous ownership violations. The bill also clarifies that penalties or suspensions associated with violations can transfer to subsequent owners of the property and allows local governments to regulate accommodations that do not meet the definition of vacation rentals as hotels or motels. Overall, these updates aim to enhance regulatory oversight and compliance for vacation and short-term rentals.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-500.39, 11-269.17, 42-12003, 42-12004, 42-5005, 42-5042, 12-1134, 9-835, 33-1901, 9-461.18, 42-5076, 42-5070, 42-12001