Share San Diego

11/06/2020

Last year, vacation rentals contributed nearly $32 million in Transient Occupancy Taxes to the City's General Fund. Share San Diego is proud to support our great City.

22/01/2020

In addition to increased tax revenue for cities, helping families make ends meet, and providing an economic boost to local business, short-term rental platforms are helping cities find long-term solutions that support strict enforcement, accountability and compliance while protecting private property rights.

In 2015, Airbnb released the Community Compact, a commitment to work with governments on everything from helping our rental hosts pay their fair share of taxes to sharing data to

08/01/2020

Not surprisingly, other cities are reversing STR regulations after finding complaints were overblown and "it is more likely that at least some of the problems originate with homeowners and not renters."

New London — The City Council on Monday reversed a previous decision and voted unanimously against a proposed ordinance designed to

30/12/2019

In the first such study to cover every U.S. county where data was available, the report found that over a four-year period only 0.2 percentage point of the 4.3% rise in inflation-adjusted rent could be attributed to the effects of short-term rentals. For home sales, the increase amounts to less than $9 on the average monthly mortgage payment.

Short-term vacation rentals haven’t significantly contributed to the rise in American housing costs, according to a nationwide study by Oxford Economics that was commissioned by booking website Expedia.

19/12/2019

After years of debate, we're urging city leaders to put politics aside and work with local residents and short-term rental platforms to iron out a regulatory compromise that preserves the benefits these rentals provide to San Diegans, small businesses and the local economy. We want to work with city leaders to pull together a strong but reasonable regulatory program that doesn’t harm property rights, respects neighborhoods and continues to provide short-term rental accommodations that support the city’s visitor industry and local economy.

Efforts to find a long-term solution on short-term vacation rental regulations have been partially hindered by a false claim by opponents that San Diego’s host community does not want a compromise. That couldn’t be further from the truth.

19/12/2019

A new report from Airbnb shows the company has contributed $2 billion in TOT to cities over the past four years. That money goes towards fixing potholes, paying for police and fire, and other vital city services.

In 2015, we released our Community Compact outlining our commitment to work with governments to create clear, 21st century rules for short-term rentals. Our compact was centered on a few key tenets: 1).

10/12/2019

Texas' State Appeals Court stood up for personal property rights in striking down parts of Austin's anti-STR regulations.

The court's opinion stated "the ordinance provision banning non-homestead short-term rentals (non-owner occupied) significantly affects property owners’ substantial interests in well-recognized property rights while ... serving a minimal, if any, public interest.

A state appeals court has declared some elements of Austin's rules governing short-term rentals unconstitutional, including provisions banning non-owner

06/12/2019

Another City overturns burdensome STR regulations after recognizing the economic benefits STRs provide for the community.

The Jefferson City Council approved relaxed restrictions on short-term rentals in a split vote Monday.

06/12/2019

STRs in San Diego contribute more than $26 million in TOT each year to pay for things like roads, public safety and more.

As cities and states struggle to balance budgets, its good to see other lawmakers across the Country recognize the benefits of STRs.

Almost a year after Massachusetts passed a law taxing and regulating short-term vacation rentals, the state's revenue commissioner said Wednesday that the new tax is "settling in pretty well" after education and outreach efforts.

19/07/2019

Kudos to City of Stevens Point Government for being forward thinking and embracing the economic benefits that stem from STRs.

Hopefully the City of San Diego will follow their lead.

Mayor Mike Wiza has announced that the city will now be able to allow residents to utilize rental options such as AirBnB and VRBO in all districts.

10/07/2019

AB 1731 was pulled by the bill's author earlier today, meaning the bill is dead for this legislative year.

Non-stop pressure from San Diegans and travelers seemed to appeal to several of the Senators on the Government & Finance Committee. Thank you to everyone for your support.

Author says her legislation is now a two-year bill, allowing her to amend it in hopes of gaining broader support in 2020

10/06/2019

Should the politicians in Sacramento control STRs in San Diego County? According to economists, the answer is a NO!
"This 'misguided bill restricts access to the coast, violates private property and impacts San Diegans’ ability to earn supplemental income.'"

A bill to sharply curtail short-term rentals in San Diego County's coastal communities won approval recently in the state Assembly.

10/06/2019

A comparison between Sorrento Italy embracing STRs and Laguna Beach banning them.
https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/common-sense-a-tale-of-two-cities/

I’ve just returned from almost a month in a short-term rental in Sorrento Italy. Sorrento is very much like Laguna Beach—it is a charming seaside town of 16,000 residents set on cliffs. It has high-end hotels that attract the world’s wealthy and famous. It has a thriving artist community—cer...

07/06/2019

Short-term rentals are “part of the evolution of the tourism economy" said one Councilmember as Anaheim reversed its ban on short-term rentals.

The council heard hours of public comment from the dozens of short-term rental owners and small business operators who said those lodgings have created a new industry generating millions in tax rev…

29/05/2019

True words about AB 1731 from the UT's Editorial Board. "...these are local problems best addressed by local leaders. Boerner Horvath’s argument that her bill is not interfering with local control because the California Coastal Commission has so much say over issues in coastal areas is simply unpersuasive. The state Senate should reject this bill and leave individual cities to craft solutions." https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/editorials/story/2019-05-28/vacation-rental-legislature-san-diego-horvath

16/05/2019

Town council president Matt Gardner says the new state law governing short term rentals is an unwanted interference in local decision making.

At her dining room table in South Mission Beach, Stevie Wheeler is wondering aloud about how reducing the number of already existing short term rentals in Mission Beach could possibly work. “How would you choose those to be eliminated?” she asks, jabbing her index finger in the air to her left, ...

06/05/2019

Assembly Bill 1731 targets only San Diego County's coastal communities, threatening to strip away property rights and local control from our elected officials.

Encinitas is a unique community with effective city government and does not need to be micromanaged by state government.

26/04/2019

Short term rentals provide an option for families who want to visit San Diego and specifically the beach areas where there are not many hotels. We should protect this important industry, which has been a part of the City for decades, by opposing AB 1731.

Rental ban would impact property rights

22/04/2019

After nearly 62,000 voters in San Diego signed a petition to stop the City from implementing an overly restrictive STR ordinance, the politicians in Sacramento have stepped in with a proposal of their own.

AB 1731 unfairly targets San Diego County, taking away individual property rights, and the ability of local communities to implement reasonable regulations that work for them.

AB 1731, written by Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner Horvath, would dramatically curtail short-term rentals outside commercial areas in San Diego County's coastal neighborhoods.

30/10/2018

A great read on how short-term rentals help support San Diego's most iconic convention, and bring in millions of dollars each year to the City.

Xpera Group's Alan Nevin and Justin Cox discuss how the regulations passed in summer 2018 could have impacted San Diego's Short-Term Rental (STR) market, particularly during Comic-Con. Through a referendum, the regulations were rescinded by city council on October 22nd.

22/10/2018

Today’s City Council decision is an important step towards fair and effective short-term rental regulations in San Diego. Over the last few months, tens of thousands of local residents stood up in support of the long standing vacation rental community through signing petitions, testifying at hearings, and speaking with their neighbors. This rescission passed because voters want regulations that protect private property rights, encourage tourism, w**d out bad actors and create an enforceable regulatory structure. We believe there is a better way to regulate short-term rentals in San Diego and look forward to working with the City and all stakeholders to find a solution that works.

A referendum launched by Airbnb and HomeAway forces San Diego City Council to repeal legislation barring short-term rental of second homes, but leaves open the question of how home sharing will be regulated in the future.

11/10/2018

Last year, vacation rentals paid more than $21 million in taxes to the City's General Fund. That's real money that if shared evenly would've helped fund vital City services and improve our great City.

25/09/2018

“When voters have a say, short-term rentals win. Over 62,000 San Diegans -- nearly twice the amount needed -- signed the petition to stop the de-facto ban on short-term rentals because they agree there is a better solution than the onerous law that was passed. Short-term rentals are an important property right that help owners, managers and hosts earn valuable extra income, contribute needed tax revenue to the city’s budget, and have long been part of the fabric of San Diego. We believe there’s a better way and look forward to a resolution whether it be by the city or the voters.”
– Share San Diego, HomeAway, and Airbnb

Now that the measure has qualified, it will put the regulations on hold until the issue can be decided by voters.

06/09/2018

The City took in more than $5.2 million over Labor Day weekend, just weeks after they passed a de facto ban that will force tourists to go elsewhere and cost hard working San Diegans their jobs.

Despite the recent battle over short-term rentals in San Diego, property owners continue to make big bucks.

06/09/2018

A new poll by the Union-Tribune and 10News finds that 66 percent of San Diegans favor permitting vacation rentals in a second home that is not one’s primary residence. Additionally, a plurality favor repealing the City's de facto ban on vacation rentals.

Two-thirds of San Diegans favor allowing owners of second homes to rent them out on a short-term basis, which would not be permitted under new restrictions recently approved by the San Diego City Council.

31/08/2018

We are excited to announce that yesterday we turned in 62,433 signatures from voters in San Diego who favor protecting local property rights instead of the de-facto ban on vacation rentals passed by the City last month.

The group hopes to overturn the newly approved ordinance. NBC 7's Artie Ojeda has more.

27/08/2018

Meet Anuschka and Ashkan: longtime San Diegans and passionate short-term rental hosts.

The couple purchased their home two years ago with the intent of using their guest house for visiting friends and family and the occasional short-term rental, but their lives soon took an unexpected turn when Anuschka was diagnosed with brain cancer. “It was devastating. Our expenses went through the roof,” says Anuschka.

The couple soon turned to short-term rentals to help make ends meet. “Without our short-term rental we would’ve lost this house,” says an animated Ashkan. “Thanks to platforms like Airbnb, we were able to welcome travelers to our city, and at the same time make extra money to cover our rising medical expenses. It’s saving our lives.”

Read their full story: http://abnb.co/sd-anuschka

Paid for by Airbnb.

27/08/2018

As predicted, people from around the country are speaking out about San Diego's de facto ban on short-term rentals and the devastating effects we can expect.

"Entrepreneurs and innovators in San Diego have historically been met with a supportive ecosystem, but as the city shifts its stance on the gig and sharing economy, it signals to technology companies that the city will not be accommodating to future innovation and investment."

Entrepreneurs and innovators in San Diego have historically been met with a supportive ecosystem, but as the city shifts its stance on the gig and sharing economy, it signals to technology companies that the city will not be accommodating to future innovation and investment.

24/08/2018

Business owners are fighting back against the City's de facto ban on short-term rentals. These business owners explained that without these low cost visitor accommodations businesses throughout the City will see less foot traffic and be forced to lay off hard working San Diegans in order to keep their doors open. https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Small-Businesses-Say-Short-Term-Rentals-Regulations-Hurt-Their-Bottom-Line-491621581.html

Local business owners are fighting back against San Diego's short-term rental ordinance that limits rentals at primary residences to a maximum of six months per year.

23/08/2018

Local business owners joined together today at Mission Beach Rentals at Belmont in Belmont Park to share their stories of how the City's de facto short-term rental ban will drive them out of business and force them to lay off their local employees. Help us protect these important business and jobs by finding a signature gatherer at near your local shopping center to sign the petition in support of STRs.