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Short-term rentals are residential units (e.g. bedrooms, basements, entire dwellings) that the property owner rents to a guest for periods of less than 30 days.
Currently, short-term rentals (STRs) are only allowed in residential areas of the city and require a permit, which ensures the STR is operated in a safe manner that does not significantly affect the residential nature of the neighborhoods. Operating STRs in non-residential zoning districts changes the building use to a hotel/motel.
What are the proposed changes under Shaping Spokane Housing?
- Expand where STRs may be located – such as in the downtown core and other non-residential zoning districts. This creates a path to compliance for existing units.
- Cap the number of units by structure type. Low-density residential structures (single-family detached homes, duplexes) are limited to one STR unit. Structures with three or more units in residential zones are limited to 20% of the total units being rented out as STRs, and in non-residential zones will be limited to 30% of the total units.
- Establish annual life safety inspections through the Fire Department and require a notarized Life Safety Compliance form for new or renewing permits.
Watch the presentation staff gave on April 13, 2023, for more details ...
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