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More Changes For South Lake Tahoe Vacation Rentals

On Tuesday August 19th, the South Lake Tahoe City Council approved several rule changes for vacation rentals.

Starting September 19th, vacation renters will not be allowed to use the house for commercial activities, including wedding receptions and large parties.

Restrictions on occupancy and overnight parking will now be from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., changed from midnight-to-6 a.m..

Vacation rental homes will also be required to post signs on the homes that state the maximum number of occupants and vehicles allowed at any one time. The phone number and e-mail address of the police will be required to be on the sign for potential complaints.

Permit fees for vacation rental homes will be increased to cover the cost of a new community-service officer who will enforce the new rules and respond to complaints.

Regulating vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe is a much better solution to correct concerns than the previous idea of a vacation rental moratorium. 

I have quite a few clients looking for homes in Lake Tahoe that  plan to supplement some of the ownership costs by renting the house out as a vacation rental. If vacation renting was not an option, they may not be able to own a house in beautiful Lake Tahoe!

Vacation Rental Moratorium in South Lake Tahoe?

The South Lake Tahoe City Council is having a meeting on June 17th to discuss the possibility of a Vacation Rental Moratorium in the City of  South Lake Tahoe.  Apparently there are some angry locals that believe that vacation rentals are the main cause of noise pollution, bear, and parking problems in South Lake Tahoe.

I believe that rules and enforcement will be a much better solution than a moratorium on new vacation rental permits.

I have witnessed more problems with noise, parties, and trash with long term rentals than vacation rentals. I currently live across the street from a long term rental with five teenagers who come and go throughout the night, and park everywhere! The vacation rental across the street from my old house was a lot quieter and has a bear proof trash container (required for vacation rentals in the county).

A moratorium on vacation rentals would be devastating to our local economy. It would further depress the South Lake Tahoe Real Estate market, hurt local small business owners, and bring in less revenue to the city.

Here is a brief survey that you should take to show the city council how you feel about the idea of a vacation rental moratorium.

You can also attend the City Council Meeting on June 17th at 9:00am at the South Lake Tahoe Airport.