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The issue of short-term vacation rentals has gotten the attention of the Palm Springs City Council in recent months, which has called for a temporary moratorium until the issue can be resolved. The council had begun reviewing the city's rules and regulations earlier this year, and it hoped to find a balance between neighborhood concerns and the needs of the hospitality industry. The council initially hoped to wait until a workgroup report in the fall to take action.

Short-term vacation rentals are taking away homes from people who need a place to live.

As the number of short-term vacation rentals in Palm Springs continues to grow, residents are becoming increasingly concerned about how such rentals affect their community. As a result, the city has recently introduced new regulations to address the issue, including a noise limit and a cap on how many homes can be short-rented.

Because Palm Springs is one of the most desirable cities in the country, many people are looking to invest in real estate as Airbnb hosts. These properties allow people to make extra money by renting out their homes. You can benefit from a steady income stream and control your rental income as a host. However, it is essential to follow the rules and regulations of the city to avoid any legal issues.

STRs are affecting property values.

Many local governments are regulating STRs, and these regulations fall into two general categories: zoning ordinances and police power ordinances. Zoning ordinances can have many limitations, such as a maximum stay per year or the number of rentals per month. These regulations can also help control overcrowding and noise.

A recent Supreme Court case in Michigan examined whether STRs should be allowed in residential zones. The plaintiff, in that case, argued that STRs were a permissible use of a residential property. However, the city argued that STRs did not meet the city's definition of a single-family dwelling and thus were not allowed.

They are affecting the community.

Palm Springs is the only major city in the Coachella Valley to experience a full post-recession recovery in home prices. But a proposed amendment to the city's code could derail that progress by ending the short-term vacation rental industry. This measure would eliminate close to 85% of the city's vacation rentals and cause a dramatic decrease in the city's property values.

Mayor Lisa Middleton, who also served on the City Council, urged the council to consider a temporary moratorium on short-term vacation rentals. The city had started reviewing the existing short-term rental rules earlier this year. It hoped to strike a balance between the needs of the hospitality industry and those of the neighborhood. But the council delayed the final decision until after the fall workgroup report.

They are affecting school enrollment.

Palm Springs's city council has acknowledged the need for more regulations on vacation rentals and has directed staff to conduct additional research and community outreach. The process could take several months. In the meantime, permits will continue to be processed. The council is concerned about the concentration of vacation rentals in the city's middle-class neighborhoods and the proliferation of non-resident permit holders.

Currently, there are hundreds of short-term vacation rentals in Palm Springs.