Staff said their proposed restrictions on short-term rentals prioritize the protection of the long-term housing supply and affordability, while giving consideration to the tourism sector.
On Tuesday, Halifax regional council considered changes that would restrict short-term rentals, like Airbnb, in HRM. - ReutersWith proposed restrictions on short-term rentals – primarily AirBnB listings – the idea is hundreds of units will return to the marketplace for the people who live here.On Tuesday, councillors got their first look at proposed amendments to bylaws and planning strategy that would put guard rails on short-term rentals in HRM.
These changes are HRM-wide, but staff said there is more work to do to consider the differences in rural areas. They’ll also look deeper into environmental impacts, particularly on sensitive ecological areas in rural areas and temporary structures like tents and yurts, which is a growing concern. • there will also be a provision for short-term rentals of individual bedrooms to separate parties, which will replace the bed and breakfast approach.
More than 80 per cent of the homes in the Fairmount neighbourhood are short-term rentals and entire dwelling units are listed more than bedroom listings. - Ryan Taplin He attached a deadline to his deferral, that staff bring back the proposed changes, with more information, by April 1st.
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