Updated: May 2, 2017​

On May 8, the City Council will hold a public hearing to consider changes to the Salem Revised Code that make it easier to operate small-scale bed & breakfasts and other short-term rentals (such as those found on home sharing websites like Airbnb, FlipKey, and others). The City Council meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 555 Liberty Street SE, Salem.

The Council public hearing comes after the Salem Planning Commission voted on March 7, 2017, to recommend Council approval of the amendments with two revisions regarding the contents of the guest registry required to be maintained by the rental operator and the timing of required safety inspections for accessory short-term rentals.

Staff is recommending the City Council approve the amendments and advance them to second reading for enactment. Additional information about the project can be found on the project website.