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SLO County renews lodging tax

Written on 25 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A 2 percent tax on hotel stays along much of San Luis Obispo County’s coastline will remain in place for at least one more year and likely much longer. The tax is also collected at motels, vacation rentals and bed-and-breakfasts.... (Continue reading)

SLO council sets rules for vacation rentals

Written on 7 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

The San Luis Obispo City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday that allows homeowners to place their houses on the vacation rental market if they comply with several regulations and pay permit fees and taxes. In Nov. 2013, the council reversed... (Continue reading)

SLO rental inspection program moves forward

Written on 17 Dec, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 45 comments

By KAREN VELIE At a contentious council meeting attended by approximately 200 people, San Luis Obispo City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday to have staff draft a rental inspection ordinance aimed at eliminating unsafe housing conditions. During the more than four-hour... (Continue reading)

SLO to reconsider vacation rental ban

Written on 11 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 34 comments

The San Luis Obispo City Council will consider lifting a ban on vacation rentals during a special meeting Tuesday. Since March, San Luis Obispo city staff have sent cease and desist letters to more than 50 homeowners who list their... (Continue reading)

SLO commission rejects resident’s appeal on room rental ban

Written on 10 Oct, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission rejected an appeal by a homeowner Wednesday who wishes to rent a room in her house. Over the past several months, San Luis Obispo city staff sent cease and desist letters to more than... (Continue reading)