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City of Spokane looks to crack down on illegal short-term rentals


by Nathan Hyun and published in krem.com


SPOKANE, Wash. — Since 2015, the city of Spokane has required short-term rentals to be permitted. But, there are hundreds of short-term rentals operating illegally and the city wants to crack down.


In February, the city hired Granicus, a data collecting company that tracks short-term rentals with permits and those operating without a permits.


City planner Amanda Beck says the city spent the last three years searching for a company like this.


"It's just a needed update to keep up with changes," said Beck. "But, the main crux of what we're doing is creating a path to compliance for short term rentals that are operating in the city"


Granicus data shows nearly 650 short-term rentals in Spokane are operating illegally. Only 44 short term rentals are permitted.


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