What: Proposed ordinance creating one registry and inspection program for long-term and short-term rentals ($25 per unit per year, five-year inspection cycle), and expanding short-term rentals to apartment buildings with a 10% cap per building.
Where it stands: Recommended 5-0 by the Legislative Affairs Sub-Committee on September 28, 2026 for a public hearing; the full council ordered it to a public hearing, which was held on October 26 and left open for further discussion in Legislative Affairs.
2026-09-28 - Legislative Affairs Sub-Committee - Sponsor presented the registry, fees, inspection tiers and short-term rental changes; members raised staffing, cost and homeowner-hardship concerns; recommended 5-0 for a public hearing.
2026-09-28 - City Council - Ordered to a public hearing on October 26, with several councillors recusing.
2026-10-26 - City Council - Public hearing: fire chief's letter in favor; one resident in favor, two opposed over fees on small and senior landlords, registry privacy and lack of a cost analysis. Councillor Argenzio supported the $25 annual fee; Councillor Kelley opposed it as drafted (no mandatory turnover inspection, $5,000 cap at 200 units, more short-term rentals). Discussion continues in Legislative Affairs (from auto-captions).