HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-02-23 Public Comment - L. Belair - STRsFrom:City of Bozeman, MT
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Date:Monday, October 2, 2023 9:47:10 AM
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Full Name
Leah Belair
Email
leahbelair@gmail.com
Phone
(831) 588-5375
Comments
I am in complete support of allowing STRs in the City of Bozeman. They allow people to visit and enjoy the Gallatin
Valley in the full comfort of a home, something not available in a hotel, and contribute to an increase in tourist
activity and spending in the City. Regulation is important and many cities limit how many STRs are allowed, thereby
reducing the impact they can have on a neighborhood. Eliminating them benefits no one, as there is no guarantee
that homeowners who rent out second homes will then rent them long term. Many STR owners use the income to
help pay for the homes they hope to retire to, and they provide an invaluable resource for visitors. My family would
simply stop visiting Bozeman if an STR was not available. There are plenty of cities that allow them and welcome
visitors. Tourist towns definitely have to find a delicate balance between meeting the needs of both tourists and
residents. Eliminating STRs will not solve the rental crisis in Bozeman.
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Thank you,
City Of Bozeman
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