By YourValley
The number of Scottsdale property owners applying for licenses for their short-term vacation rentals is falling short of expectations, city officials said.
The city has notified all known short-term/vacation rental properties about the licensing requirement via direct mail, according to a release.
As of Dec. 14, 530 of an estimated 5,000 properties in Scottsdale have applied for or received their licenses.
“I’m concerned that only a small percentage of all properties currently advertising in Scottsdale have applied for the license we require,” Mayor David D. Ortega said.
“I urge all owners to act now and obtain the license – doing so is simple, and it’s the law in Scottsdale.”
City ordinance requires short-term/vacation rental property owners/operators to obtain a Scottsdale license for each property and comply with several safety, health and neighbor notification requirements.
