Zoning / Condo rentals (AirBnb / VRBO)

[Andrew Whicker]

Hi,

I'm looking at a Mother in Law and my thought is to rent it as an AirBnb / VRBO property.  It is zoned as a SF residence.  

Question:

Does zoning have an effect on renting it like this?  I'll be living in the house full time in the 'basement' area, completely separated from the guests.  I want to rent the 'top' level.  I know I need to check other local laws (the huge AirBnb debacle thread proves this), but how would I know if zoning has an effect?

This seems like muddy waters..

Cheers,

[Evan R.]

Zoning is really depending on your municipality. You'd need to call them, and ask. 

In general, zoning is driven by complaints. 

So long as no one if filing a complaint with planning and zoning, no one from city hall is going to care.