HB 2758 Summary

• Cities and towns cannot prohibit vacation rentals or short-term rentals, but may regulate them for public health and safety, zoning, nuisance prevention, and to prevent nonresidential uses, sex offender housing, and illegal activities.

• Owners must provide transaction privilege tax license copies and emergency contact information to local jurisdictions, with civil penalties up to $1,000 per 30-day period for non-compliance.

• Permit or license applications must be issued or denied within 30 business days based on specified criteria, with fees not exceeding $500 or actual issuance costs, whichever is less.

• Redefines "vacation rental" or "short-term rental" based on occupancy duration limits (60-120 days per year depending on type and owner occupancy) and excludes properties rented for 30+ consecutive days or used for nonresidential purposes.

• Cities, towns, and counties may suspend permits for up to 12 months for verified violations and impose civil penalties ranging from $500-$3,500 or one to three nights' rent per violation within a 12-month period, with penalties and suspensions transferring to subsequent owners of the same property.