An update on the City of Edmonton's attempts to better
regulate Airbnb-style short-term rentals.
This week, the Urban Planning Committee (UPC) met to revisit the
issue of short-term rentals, and consider recommendations from City
Administration on changes to the Bylaw. Of all the options
considered, including development permit requirements,
taxation/levies, affordable housing and tourism fees, and license
suspension/removal thresholds, Administration endorsed only one new
measure: requiring hosts to include their business license number
in advertisements of their properties.
Strong Representation From All Sides
Nearly two dozen individuals registered to speak in Council
Chamber this week, including:
