HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-26-23 Public Comment - L. & K. Sullivan - City Ordinance 2131 and Not to Eliminate Type 3 Short Term Rentals September 25, 2023
Community Development Board
121 North Rouse, P.O. Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
Re: City Ordinance 2131 and Not to Eliminate Type 3 Short Term Rentals
Dear Community Development Board,
I am a Montana native and have been a resident of Bozeman for almost 35 years. My
husband, Kevin, and I have a house (where we reside) and a condo in Bozeman. Our condo is
located at 1010 East Main Street, Suite 205 and is a type 3 short term rental. We invested in
this property to help supplement our income for our family of four. I am the manager and
cleaner of our short term rental which is the reason why we are able to make ends meet at this
time (taking into consideration our recent maintenance and repair costs). We are not able to
rent our condo to long term tenants at a realistic "affordable" rate because our mortgage, HOA
dues and property taxes far outweigh such an income. We would need to charge renters over
$3,000.00/month just to cover those costs (which will be increasing with the rise in property
taxes). We completely agree with the current City Ordinance 2131 to eliminate non-permitted
short term rentals and have stricter regulations. However, we are opposed to eliminating type 3
short term rentals. Eliminating these STRs is not an answer to help generate affordable housing
options in Bozeman. It only penalizes those who have invested their lives to Bozeman.
Please do not take away my livelihood that helps provide for my family.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
A2 -
Lori and Kevin Sullivan
406bozeman205@gmail.com