Ireland Restricts Rentals in Towns Over 20,000, Saratoga Imposes Full Ban, and Bandon Freezes New Applications
Summary
Ireland is restricting short-term rentals in towns exceeding 20,000 population, allowing a two-year transition period, and potentially grandfathering operators active for seven years or more. Saratoga, CA, has enacted a complete ban on STRs, using fines and platform monitoring to enforce it. Meanwhile, Bandon, OR, has paused new vacation rental applications for 120 days to reassess regulations and housing supply.
Key Insights
- •Saratoga, CA, is enacting a total ban on short-term rentals with escalating fines ($1,500, $3,000, and $5,000) for violations and authorized platform data access.
- •Bandon, OR, has implemented a 120-day moratorium on new vacation rental applications to review the impact of STRs on local housing supply.
- •The Irish government will restrict short-term rentals in towns with populations over 20,000, and operators will have up to two years to obtain planning permission.
Action Items
- ✓If you operate in or are considering Saratoga, CA, reassess the viability of your STR strategy given the total ban.Effort: lowImpact: high
- ✓For hosts in Bandon, OR, monitor any regulatory changes post-moratorium and consider the potential for tightened permit requirements.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓If you operate in Ireland, assess your planning permission status and be prepared to comply with new regulations within the two-year timeframe.Effort: mediumImpact: high
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Ignoring the Saratoga ban could lead to significant fines.
- ⚠Failure to comply with new planning regulations in Ireland could lead to operational disruptions and potential penalties.
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