City of Salida Short-Term Rental (STR) Survey

It is generally accepted that short-term rental units (STRs)—defined as residential units rented for less than 30 consecutive days—have had a notable impact on both housing costs and the availability of housing for our local workforce.

Additionally, STR properties are taxed at a lower residential rate, whereas hotel and motel properties are taxed at a higher commercial rate, creating an unequal playing field for such services.

In response to these conditions, the City of Salida is considering a variety of updates to its current STR policies. The intention is not to vilify STR license holders but to strike a balance between a specific service that is in demand and other critically important community components, including workforce housing and fairness in commerce.

The City seeks your input to help address these issues. Please follow the link below for a short 5-10 minute survey.