Mixed-use areas (some residential, some commercial)
Commercial areas
How often should Short-Term Rentals be inspected?
Every 3 years
My primary reason for owning / operating a Short-Term Rental (STR) is...
I do not own / operate a STR.
Other - we do own long term rentals and do not oppose short term rentals.
Please share any additional comments.
Bozeman Montana is a wonderful place to live and work. However, it is also a part of the country with low wages relative to the price of housing. As a lender here in Bozeman, i see how hard it is for many to afford a reasonable home in which to raise their families. Short term rentals allows many people to earn a bit more income from their property and in many cases allows them to live here when they otherwise might not be able to. I've found that many of the same people who dislike the rental arrangements are folks who may have been fortunate to have paid cash for their homes or have been here for a very long time. By disallowing this use, it is a barrier to entry for those in the middle to lower end of the income spectrum here. It creates exclusivity for many parts of our community, limiting diversity. By implementing a density limit you would only be fostering that barrier to entry and creating a commodity to be bought or sold, much like our liquor license system here in the State. Many would agree that that system prevents our economy from expanding because of limited access to that service. This density proposal would act in much the same way. Instead, i support a licensing and a bed tax so that it is fair competition with area hotels. I personally own a Vacation rental in Idaho. It is inspected every two years. We pay a renewal fee at that time and then pay Idaho sales tax for each nightly rental. We have a maximum number of people in the house of 10. All public ordinances are posted in the home so that renters are always aware. Because we do not live there, we are required to supply a local resident who could respond to a true emergency outside of fire/police etc. We also own a long term rental in Bozeman in addition to our primary residence and would like the opportunity to offer it as a STR if we chose to do so.
In summary, I feel that Vacation rentals offer additional income and prevent long term vacancies. They allow many to afford our town that otherwise could not. Reducing this system to a commodity plays favorites and creates a barrier to entry that favors those with more resources and excludes those who cannot buy their way into an existing system.
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Are you a full-time, part-time, or nonresident of Bozeman?
Are there Short-Term Rentals in your neighborhood?
If you live in Bozeman, what is the impact of Short-Term Rentals (STRs) in your neighborhood?
If you believe Short-Term Rentals (STRs) have positive impacts, why? (select all that apply)
No response.If you believe Short-Term Rentals have negative impacts, why? (select all that apply)
No response.Do you agree or disagree with the following regarding Short-Term Rentals (STRs)?
Short-Term Rentals should be allowed in the following locations. (select all that apply)
How often should Short-Term Rentals be inspected?
My primary reason for owning / operating a Short-Term Rental (STR) is...
Please share any additional comments.
Bozeman Montana is a wonderful place to live and work. However, it is also a part of the country with low wages relative to the price of housing. As a lender here in Bozeman, i see how hard it is for many to afford a reasonable home in which to raise their families. Short term rentals allows many people to earn a bit more income from their property and in many cases allows them to live here when they otherwise might not be able to. I've found that many of the same people who dislike the rental arrangements are folks who may have been fortunate to have paid cash for their homes or have been here for a very long time. By disallowing this use, it is a barrier to entry for those in the middle to lower end of the income spectrum here. It creates exclusivity for many parts of our community, limiting diversity. By implementing a density limit you would only be fostering that barrier to entry and creating a commodity to be bought or sold, much like our liquor license system here in the State. Many would agree that that system prevents our economy from expanding because of limited access to that service. This density proposal would act in much the same way. Instead, i support a licensing and a bed tax so that it is fair competition with area hotels. I personally own a Vacation rental in Idaho. It is inspected every two years. We pay a renewal fee at that time and then pay Idaho sales tax for each nightly rental. We have a maximum number of people in the house of 10. All public ordinances are posted in the home so that renters are always aware. Because we do not live there, we are required to supply a local resident who could respond to a true emergency outside of fire/police etc. We also own a long term rental in Bozeman in addition to our primary residence and would like the opportunity to offer it as a STR if we chose to do so.
In summary, I feel that Vacation rentals offer additional income and prevent long term vacancies. They allow many to afford our town that otherwise could not. Reducing this system to a commodity plays favorites and creates a barrier to entry that favors those with more resources and excludes those who cannot buy their way into an existing system.