San Mateo Short-Term Rentals - Discussion On Regulations 5:30 P.m. Oct. 19

Press release from the City of San Mateo:

October 16, 2020

Share your thoughts on how the City should regulate short-term rentals in San Mateo as the Council considers new rules on Monday, Oct. 19. Short-term rentals are rooms, dwelling units, or residential properties that are rented for short periods of time on sites like Airbnb and VRBO.

The City Council will consider an ordinance regulating short-term rentals that seeks to help preserve neighborhood quality and promote safety. Currently, the City of San Mateo does not have an ordinance regulating use of short-term rentals. However, short-term rental operators are required to pay hotel transient occupancy tax.

The upcoming meeting follows a survey of the community we conducted on possible regulations. City staff are drafting an ordinance for the Council to consider that includes recommendations such as prohibiting large events, establishing occupancy limits, and limiting the number of rental days per calendar year. The policy recommendations were developed in response to the resident concerns regarding short-term rentals and the impacts on their communities.

You’re invited to share your opinions during the meeting that begins 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19 via Zoom. You can review a staff report and learn how to participate on our Public Meeting Portal.

This press release was produced by the City of San Mateo. The views expressed here are the author’s own.