The City of Salida is conducting a survey on short-term rentals.
Short-term rentals are residential properties rented for less than 30 consecutive days and have had an impact on both housing cost and availability.
Short-term rental properties are taxed at a residential rate, hotels and motels are taxed at the much higher commercial rate, creating an unequal playing field. The City of Salida is considering a variety of updates to its current short-term rental policy.
The City says that the intention of the survey is not to vilify short-term rental license holders but to strike a balance between a specific service that is in demand and other critically important community components, including workforce housing and fairness in commerce.
You can find the survey by going to cityofsalida.com.
The Salida City Council will discuss short-term rental policy options tonight during a work session beginning at 6 pm.
Council members will also receive a presentation on the 2022 budget. A regular meeting of the Salida City Council will take place tomorrow night.
