Tag: short-term rental
-
Appeals court rejects theory that existing tax revenue undermines need for new fees
Colorado’s second-highest court rejected a plaintiff’s claim last week that the tax revenue generated by an existing activity should prevent local governments from imposing new fees aimed at regulating the activity. The question stemmed from Colorado’s unique constraints on taxation under the 1992 Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. The constitutional amendment generally requires voter approval of…
-
Douglas County to hear from public on short-term vacation rentals
The Board of Douglas County Commissioners wants to hear from county residents. Board members have been hearing from property owners about expanding the market for vacation rentals — like VRBO and Airbnb — or for visiting nurses in unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Members also want to hear from property owners opposed to short-term rentals…