State Lawmakers Fail to Pass Bill Limiting Bellevue's Rental Regulations
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Updated Oct 6
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What happened
State lawmakers failed to pass Senate Bill 9, which was intended to prevent cities from regulating short-term rentals. Mayor Charlie Cleves of Bellevue stated that the failure allows the city to maintain its local authority over the issue. Under Bellevue's local ordinances, homeowners are required to have lived in a property for at least 183 days before using it as a short-term rental.
From wcpo.com
Why it matters
The failure of the bill means Bellevue can continue enforcing its local ordinances against short-term rentals. Mayor Cleves noted that these rentals, which often involve out-of-state investors, are affecting housing affordability and the student demographic in Bellevue.
From wcpo.com
Who's involved
- BellevueCity maintaining local control over short-term rental regulations.
- Bellevue School DistrictSchool district potentially affected by housing and demographic stability.
- King CountyCounty that shares taxing districts and administrative relationship with Bellevue.
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Bellevue
city in King County, Washington, United States