Download the Be a Good Neighbor Flyer here 

WHAT IS A SHORT-TERM RENTAL?

Short-Term Rental (STR) means a residential property that is rented wholly or partly for a fee for a period not longer than 30 consecutive days:

• Applies to residential property - a single-family dwelling, garage apartment, guest house or a unit in a multi-unit building, including an apartment, condominium, cooperative or timeshare
  • Includes a room within any of the above
• Does not include a premises that is used for a nonresidential purpose, including an educational, health care, retail, restaurant, banquet space or event center purpose or another similar use, or a bed-and-breakfast or hotel

Registration

• Annual registration required beginning January 1, 2023
• Annual non-refundable registration fee of $75 required
  • Annual fee due at the beginning of each calendar year.
• Must provide list of all owners, operators, and agents including their addresses, e-mail addresses, and current phone numbers
  • Includes partnership information and corporation information if applicable
• Must provide a 24-hour emergency contact

Requirements

Required Posted Materials

• This "Be a Good Neighbor" flyer which has information about:
  
  • Noise ordinances
    • Examples include noise that interferes with public peace and comfort
      • Loud music, televisions, animals, horns, etc.
  • Parking ordinances
    • Examples include yard parking, overnight on street parking, parking which causes safety issues, etc.
  • Trash ordinances
    • Examples include specific trash and recycling schedules for the STR’s specific address and prohibition of litter
  • Emergency and non-emergency contact information for police, fire, and medical services
  • Instructions for obtaining information about natural or manmade disasters

• Required Safety Information
  • Owner and agent name and contact information
  • 24-hour emergency contact
  • Floor plan of evacuation routes and exits
  • Location of fire extinguishers and alarms

Registration Revocation

• Registration can be revoked by the director or designee for severe and/or repeated
  violations of any part of the proposed ordinance or other applicable laws
• If registration is revoked, the owner/operator will not be eligible to receive another registration on that property for one year.
• Any revocation can be appealed to the City Manager or designee

Report Concerns

Please provide address of property.

• Email - askrichardsoncommunityservices@cor.gov
• Community Services - 972-744-4166
• 24/7 Response Center - 972-744-4111

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