HB 2663 Summary

• Cities, towns, and counties may not prohibit vacation rentals or short-term rentals but may limit the percentage based on total housing stock in their jurisdiction.

• Local governments may require vacation rental and short-term rental owners to obtain and maintain a local regulatory permit or license and provide proof of a valid transaction privilege tax license before offering properties for rent.

• Local governments may require owners to offer a minimum two-night rental period and maintain contact information for responding to complaints at any time of day.

• Vacation rentals and short-term rentals are classified as transient lodging establishments subject to health and safety regulations under title 36, not as residential rental dwelling units.

• Owners of vacation rentals or short-term rentals that receive three verified violations within a twenty-four-month period may have their transaction privilege tax license suspended for twelve months by the department of revenue.