Short Term Rentals

Expressed concern about high rental percentages in Orem and the negative impacts short-term rentals have on residential neighborhoods and police resources.

Urged the council to find a regulatory middle ground for short-term rentals rather than an outright ban, protecting responsible operators while penalizing bad actors.

Highlighted the economic benefits of short-term rentals for local families, contractors, and small businesses, encouraging fair regulations.

Argued that regulations should target measurable neighborhood impacts rather than arbitrary occupancy caps, noting her positive experience living next to a well-managed STR.

Requested a data-driven, forward-thinking short-term rental policy that supports regional growth and tourism without restricting bedroom capacity.

Expressed support for short-term rentals, noting that his neighboring rental property causes no issues and provides much-needed lodging for visiting families.

Spoke on behalf of friends operating short-term rentals, emphasizing the cultural exchange and vital retirement income provided to local residents.

Shared her perspective as a cleaner for short-term rentals, noting how the supplemental income has helped her family manage rising living costs.

Praised the responsible short-term rental operators in his neighborhood and cautioned against overcompensating regulations that could harm good hosts.

Highlighted the positive impact of short-term rentals on tourism and local service providers, asking for balanced regulations.

Shared how operating a short-term rental allows her to stay home to care for her special-needs son while serving visitors to the MTC and local universities.

Provided data showing there are only about 89 whole-home Airbnbs in Orem, urging policy decisions to be based on comprehensive data rather than anecdotes.

Cautioned against overly restrictive occupancy caps and dormancy periods, citing legal challenges and property rights issues in other mountain states.

Representing local short-term rental hosts, she requested the city formally recognize their group as a committee to help bridge gaps and assist with regulations.

Urged consistency in quiet hours and asked the council to reconsider the eight-person occupancy cap for large homes.

Advocated for a balanced, thoughtful approach to regulating short-term rentals rather than restrictive bans, highlighting economic benefits to local businesses.