By Brent Ruffner | Daily Independent A new report shows short-term rentals are a boon to the Arizona economy despite some who say short vacation stays can lead to trouble with parties that get out of hand. The report, from Tempe-based Rounds Consulting Group, stated the short-term rental industry supported about 75,500 jobs in 2021 …
By Angela Gonzales | Phoenix Business Journal The Phoenix housing market is crazy hot right now — just ask an Ohio couple currently camping out in an Airbnb as they lose bid after bid on their dream home. In May, when the couple arrived in Phoenix to look for a home and find new jobs, …
By Howard Fischer | Daily Independent State lawmakers quashed the last remaining measure to rein in short-term vacation rentals on April 1, concluding that it did so little as to not be worth the effort. Senate Bill 1379 would have allowed communities to impose fines on owners who fail to provide information for police and …
By Melissa Rosequist | Scottsdale Independent A new bill addressing short-term rental properties has garnered support from the two dominant rental platforms — but not the full support of Paradise Valley’s mayor — as it takes initial steps through the Arizona Legislature. “We and other municipalities registered in opposition to this bill primarily because there …
By Melissa Rosequist | Scottsdale Independent Days have gone by since more than 30 Arizona mayors signed a letter urging short-term rental platform CEOs to end lobbying efforts against legislation change — a move that gained no more than crickets in response. Paradise Valley Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner, one of 33 officials to sign on to …
By Melissa Rosequist | Scottsdale Independent Thirty of Arizona’s mayors banded together in an effort to confront Airbnb and Expedia CEOs about the short-term rental homes they believe are tearing their communities apart. Paradise Valley Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner and Scottsdale Mayor-elect Dave Ortega were among the group. The move illustrates the growing frustration felt across …
By Amy Farley | Fast Company (June 25, 2020) There are three things that we think people will want. The first is to travel more locally. Second is affordable options. Third is that they want to prioritize cleanliness and private spaces. (Below is an excerpt from the original article; read more here.) Joe Gebbia is …
On May 13, 2016, Governor Doug Ducey signed into law SB 1350, which prohibits municipalities from banning the listing and use of short-term rentals. 1 Prior to SB 1350, short-term rentals were essentially “flying under the radar” in most areas of the Valley, including Scottsdale, which prohibited less than 30 day rentals. Despite city ordinances, …
