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Dear County Commissioners,
As a previous renter and, just recently after many years of trying, finally a homeowner in Jefferson County, I support regulating Short Term Rentals in Jefferson County, but feel Planning
Commission recommendations do not go far enough. In order to limit the conversion of family homes to STRs, discourage the purchase of second homes, reduce money flowing out of our county,
and allow for an equitable rotation of permits, I support the following recommendations outlined by HSN:
Cap the number of Short Term Rentals (STRs) to 3% of the County’s Housing Units.
Require the STR to be located on the same property as the homeowner's primary residence.
Set expiration dates on STR permits.
Use platform-based enforcements and require short term vacation rental platforms, like Airbnb, VRBO to register with the County in order to operate.
I appreciate the care and attention you are paying to the housing crisis in our County and look forward to you demonstrating your leadership by adopting these measures.
Thank you very much,
Eden Trenor
Port Townsend