Scottsdale Local Gov pushes back on AirBnB

Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega aims to shift authority over short-term rentals from the state to local governments, granting municipalities like Scottsdale the ability to impose limitations on such rentals if desired. Currently, Scottsdale has 6,000 short-term rentals. Ortega points to problems like improper parking, noise disturbances, and incidents like shootings that have affected the city's reputation negatively. Ortega intends to present three proposals to the Arizona state legislature to enable local control. These proposals aim to empower cities to restrict the quantity of short-term rentals, impose limits on rentals within specific neighborhoods, and establish distinct criteria for their operation. Currently, these regulatory matters fall under state jurisdiction. Ortega highlights that many short-term rentals had failed to register and pay taxes for years. He suggests that unregistered short-term rentals often operate like unsupervised mini-hotels, causing problems for neighbors. Scottsdale mandates licensing for homes intended for short-term or vacation rentals. Ordinance 4655 was unanimously passed by the city in November 2022, with enforcement beginning shortly after the new year. The licensing fee amounts to $250 per property per year, intended to cover costs associated with regulating vacation and short-term rentals. The city notifies property owners or operators of the need for a license if the property is listed for rental. Read the full article from Fox 10 Phoenix here: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/scottsdale-mayor-looks-to-give-short-term-rental-power-back-to-cities?taid=64ed71f76a64f500015e18fd