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City of Vancouver moves to ban Airbnb in secondary homes

The City of Vancouver announced Wednesday it is moving to ban all Airbnb and short-term rentals in secondary homes in the city. Mayor Gregor Robertson says they expect about 1,000 rental units will be returned to the market – Apr 11, 2018

The City of Vancouver has announced a deal with Airbnb to regulate short-term rentals.

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Rooms and properties in principal residences are still allowed to be listed, but non-principal residences will not be allowed.

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At a press conference Wednesday morning, Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson says council will vote on the bylaw next week.

If it is passed, the bylaw will kick in April 19.

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“We have signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbnb. It’s the first agreement of its kind in Canada,” Robertson said.

 

Last November, council approved a $49 license fee for anyone looking to list a property on the website.

WATCH: Airbnb hosts in Vancouver will soon need a business licence to operate their short-term rental.

At that point, Robertson noted there were about 30,000 secondary suites registered across Vancouver.

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“The partnership with Airbnb has been critical,” said Robertson. He said the proposed regulation will encourage some of the units to move back into long-term rentals.

This deal means Vancouverites must sign up for a business licence with the city if they are listing a primary residence or a room in their primary residences.

They must display that licence or face a $1,000 daily fine.

Robertson says the city believes that about 88 per cent of short-term rentals are through Airbnb, and following this announcement, about 1,000 units will be returned to the rental market.

— With files from Kyle Benning, CKNW

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