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.
Nathan's full article and video can be found at https://www.krem.com/article/money/economy/boomtown-inland-northwest/spokane-crack-down-illegal-short-term-rentals/
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