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Andrew Whicker
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Zoning / Condo rentals (AirBnb / VRBO)

Andrew Whicker
  • Investor
  • Ogden, UT
Posted Nov 6 2014, 09:27

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,

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Evan R.
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Evan R.
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  • Oakland, CA
Replied Nov 6 2014, 09:40

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. 

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Andrew Whicker
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Andrew Whicker
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Replied Nov 6 2014, 11:17

I hate zoning.

Yes, I have called them before on a improperly zoned triplex that was zoned as a duplex.  They said the same.  They just don't have time.

I didn't know if nightly renting fell under a different heading than monthly renting, but really this is a local question and I need to get a hold of local resources. 

Kind of a dumb post. : )

Cheers,

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Evan R.
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Evan R.
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Replied Nov 6 2014, 13:06

One you figure it out, make sure to share your findings here.

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Brett Ripley
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Replied Jan 22 2015, 09:53

Hey Andrew,

How did you move forward? (I'm in a similar boat!)

Brett

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Andrew Whicker
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Replied Jan 22 2015, 09:58

Hi,

I'm actually going the route of standard tenant rental.  Sorry, I don't have any idea about zoning vs Airbnb..

The capital cost up front was just too high for me right now so I didn't pursue any research.