DALLAS SHORT-TERM RENTAL ALLIANCE

Here are some Template emails for you to use to voice your concerns to City Council. Just cut and past the letter, add a few personal touches and done!     TIPS FOR GETTING YOUR EMAIL NOTICED: Send to each city councilperson individually. They will not read it if you send to all at once. Include your name and District Personalize the email to make it more meaningful.    ...

Short-term rentals aren’t going away. Most of them are good neighbors By Lisa Sievers 1:30 AM on Oct 2, 2024 Short-term rentals are back in the news, with high program costs, serious enforcement struggles and declining hotel occupancy tax revenue for the city. Is anyone surprised? In June 2023, the Dallas City Council passed a ban on short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoods, potentially putting more than 90% of all Dallas STRs...

How Can I be a Good Short-term Rental Host and a Good Neighbor? Being a good neighbor is the basis for a vibrant and thriving community. Respecting your neighbors and your neighborhood is part and parcel of being a responsible short-term rental host. Being a successful short-term rental host requires striking a balance between providing a positive experience for your guest and being a considerate neighbor. Here are a few...

The following editorial was written for the Dallas Morning News by STR Owner/Operator Vernon Lewis: Short Term Rentals: Unintended Consequences of Zoning Dallas City Council will soon be making decisions on short-term rentals (STRs) that will affect the city, its residents and its future. While the issue has been brewing for several years, involving several City Task Forces, it appears that only zoning STRs out of residential neighborhoods is being...

Visit Dallas has released its annual economic impact study for the City of Dallas in 2021. The study by Tourism Economics states that “22.5 million visitors spent $4.4 billion across Dallas in 2021, generating a total economic impact of $7.2 billion for the city and its residents. This impact sustained more than 43,000 jobs and generated $421 million in state and local tax revenue.” Read more. The study further says...

Following a marathon City Council meeting on 6/14, City Council Voted to: Ban STRs from all residential areas. STRs are only allowed in areas where hotels are allowed STRs will be allowed in Multi-Family with heavy density restrictions No grandfathering Regulatory ordinance was passed with: 2-night min stay, 2 Strikes, Density restrictions for MF, Platform Accountability and Revisit in 2025 Here are the links to the new rules: Ch. 42B...

We all need to stay in touch with our City Council person on a regular basis. They are regular people just like us, who we elect to serve our best interests. They are very approachable and for the most part, want to hear from their constituents, so don’t hesitate to email or call them! Here are a few tips to craft an impactful email or letter: State the reason why...

A Guide for Local Governments The National League of Cities representing over 200 million people, has put forward a set of guidelines for cities to consider regarding short-term rental regulations. This is especially timely given where Dallas finds itself today. Of special interest in the report are the “What Can Communities Regulate” section which outlines provisions for location and use, timing and manner of rental. This section suggests possible geographic...