Short-Term Rentals

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Consultation has concluded

Consultation has concluded.

** Council approved the proposed ordinance on March 3, 2025. **

The City Council is interested in considering options for allowing short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO. They are also exploring the possibility of licensing short-term rentals. Currently, homeowners are prohibited from renting out their home or a portion of their home for a period of 15 days or less. As part of the analysis, the City Council and staff would like to hear from the residents of Savage. Please take our short survey consisting of only 4 questions to share your opinions.


Consultation has concluded.

** Council approved the proposed ordinance on March 3, 2025. **

The City Council is interested in considering options for allowing short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO. They are also exploring the possibility of licensing short-term rentals. Currently, homeowners are prohibited from renting out their home or a portion of their home for a period of 15 days or less. As part of the analysis, the City Council and staff would like to hear from the residents of Savage. Please take our short survey consisting of only 4 questions to share your opinions.


Consultation has concluded

  • Council approves changes to short-term rental ordinance.

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    On March 3, 2025, the City Council approved an ordinance to allow owner-occupied short-term rentals, after the issuance of a short-term rental license from the City.

  • Council will consider changes to short-term rental ordinance

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    At the March 3, 2025 Council meeting, the City Council will consider adopting an ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 103 of the City Code related to short-term rentals, and authorize the publication of the summary ordinance.

    Staff is proposing to allow owner-occupied short-term rentals with conditions. In addition, no owner can operate a short-term rental unit without first obtaining a license from the City. The entire proposed draft can be found under the "Documents" section.

  • Changes to short-term rental ordinance proposed

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    Staff will be bringing back a revised short-term rental proposed ordinance to the City Council at tonight's Council Worksession meeting. Tonight's meeting is informational and no formal actions will be made or voted on.

    Changes to the proposed ordinance are based on resident feedback and Council input gathered in May 2024 and would allow owner-occupied short-term rentals. The proposed ordinance would also require properties to be licensed with the City.

    Stay tuned to Let's Talk Savage for more information.

  • Staff presents options to consider for short-term rental ordinance

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    Staff will initiate a discussion during tonight's Council Worksession meeting related to short-term rentals. Staff will provide options to consider related to owner-occupied and non-owner occupied short-term rentals, provide research from neighboring cities, and survey data that was collected through Let's Talk Savage.