Introduction to Short-Term Rental Regulation
A planner's guide to regulating the STR industry
With the rapid expansion of the short-term rental industry - now with millions of listings in over 34,000 cities worldwide - many local governments have found their regulatory and enforcement systems unable to respond effectively. In this course, planner Jeffrey Goodman will teach you about this fast-moving industry, how to frame a new ordinance based on community goals, how to balance competing interests in implementing regulation, and the best practices in enforcement from cities around the country.
AICP planners will also be eligible for CM credits through this course.
The Short-Term Rental Industry
Presentation
Reading: “The Dumbest Person in Your Building Is Passing Out Keys to Your Front Door!”
The Ordinance Development Process
Survey Methods & Data Example
Link: Custom STR Survey
STR Market Data Analysis Example
Reading: Living and Dying on Airbnb
Drafting Decisions
Presentation
Regulation Case Study Presentation
Comparison Table Example - Wilmington, NC
LINK: Custom Short-Term Rental Regulation Checklist
Reading: "Airbnb is no longer the nice guy of the sharing economy"
LINK: Local Short-Term Rental Activity Report
Readings: New Orleans
Case: New Orleans Presentation
Enforcement Case Study Presentation
Reading: "Airbnb, HomeAway settle SF suit, agree to register all local hosts"
LINK: Enforcement Case Studies
Jeffrey Goodman