I just got this from VRBO/Homeaway in my email:
Anyone have opinions on how this would likely affect short term rentals in South Walton? I always thought Walton County had the authority to pass ordinances governing short term rentals, but it seems like this bill would have to be passed to give them that authority.
Like other small businessmen, I'm wary of any laws being passed specifically governing my business, especially at the state level. I've heard of some localities wanting to propose laws to ban rentals less than 30 days and some say this is a precursor to that. I have a hard time believing Walton County would or could do something that extreme as it would obviously hurt property prices and slash income from bed tax revenue, but that seems to be one of the potential outcomes of this proposed change.
Dear Florida Short Term Rental Property Owners and Managers,
The Florida Legislature is discussing changes concerning short term rentals. The proposed legislation, HB307 and SB356, will affect your rental operation.
To read the proposed legislation, visit the links below:
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=51421 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0356
To discuss the process, visit Community from HomeAway
Anyone have opinions on how this would likely affect short term rentals in South Walton? I always thought Walton County had the authority to pass ordinances governing short term rentals, but it seems like this bill would have to be passed to give them that authority.
Like other small businessmen, I'm wary of any laws being passed specifically governing my business, especially at the state level. I've heard of some localities wanting to propose laws to ban rentals less than 30 days and some say this is a precursor to that. I have a hard time believing Walton County would or could do something that extreme as it would obviously hurt property prices and slash income from bed tax revenue, but that seems to be one of the potential outcomes of this proposed change.