HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 14 2025 CDS Study Session Briefings KITTITAS COUNTY
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2025 STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT
STUDY SESSION DATE: April 14, 2025
TOPIC: Short Term Rental(STR) Survey Response Data&
Resolution#2024-049
ACTION REQUESTED: Direct KCCDS to draft a resolution to instruct the STR
Committee to continue drafting a set of STR regulations for
Kittitas County Planning Commission review and
recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners.
BACKGROUND: On March 5, 2024,the Board of County Commissioners
created the Kittitas County Short Term Rental Committee
through Resolution 2024-049.
The Committee met throughout 2024 and developed a
community survey which was issued on February 4, 2025,
and ended April 5 h, 2025. CDS provided the BOCC with
an update on the survey results at the regularly scheduled
CDS Study Session held on February 24, 2025.
The Survey concluded on April 5, 2025, where we received
895 responses and provided insight into whether there was
a need for short-term rental regulations in Kittitas County.
These results were shared with the Planning Commission
for their review and feedback at their regularly scheduled
meeting on April 8, 2025.
INTERACTION: CDS.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct KCCDS to Create a new Resolution permitting the
Short Term Rental (STR) Committee to develop a draft set
of STR regulations for public review.
HANDLING: None.
ATTACHMENTS: STR Survey Results &Resolution#2024-049
LEAD STAFF: Jeremy Johnston, Long Range Planner
Survey on Short Term Rentals
Q1 How do you view short-term rentals in our community?
Answered: 890 Skipped: 5
Positive M AID
Neutral
i
Negative
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Positive 48.65% 433
Neutral 19.10% 170
Negative 32.25% 287
TOTAL 890
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Q2 Do you believe short-term rentals contribute positively to the local
economy?
Answered: 883 Skipped: 12
Yes
No
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes 70.44% 622
No 29.56% 261
TOTAL 883
# PLEASE EXPLAIN DATE
1 Keep commerce active throughout the year when otherwise houses would stay empty 3/24/2025 9:31 PM
2 They bring business to the county 3/20/2025 5:55 PM
3 Tourism is important 3/18/2025 2:51 PM
4 If those folks that don't live here have parties that get out of hand, police are sent to calm the 3/18/2025 10:51 AM
neighborhood done. Those renting short term rentals do NOT have a vested interest in the
property.
5 Enable tourism and visitors especially in more community based environments 3/12/2025 7:54 PM
6 An Alternative for visitors vs motels 3/12/2025 10:25 AM
7 It creates jobs and introduces 3/8/2025 12:37 PM
8 They are wildly unregulated. The reason people rent in this county is for partying in large 3/6/2025 9:54 AM
groups. Our area is a HUGE fire risk. Outsiders consistenly disregard fire and fireworks laws—
not to mention off-road vehicle abuse by children of renters.
9 They seem to benefit the owners of the rentals more than anything. It also seems like there 3/5/2025 10:59 PM
are a few people who own or manage tons of the properties, making it difficult to find affordable
rentals with reliable management.
10 Perhaps positively for a short term visit, but it negatively affects the affordable housing for 3/5/2025 9:37 PM
local residents who work in our county.
11 Negatively effect housing prices 3/5/2025 6:29 PM
12 They take away available housing 3/5/2025 3:15 PM
13 More affordable for families to stay in a short term rental than multiple hotel rooms,which 3/4/2025 3:14 PM
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positively encourages tourism.
14 They bring a number of guests to the region on a consistent basis, and those guests, frequent 3/2/2025 3:27 PM
local merchants for groceries, amenities, sports equipment and other things.
15 people spending money 3/1/2025 8:42 AM
16 There are countless Seattle families that want to get out of the city, now more than ever! 3/1/2025 8:05 AM
Kittitas County is the place they want to come!
17 No more neighbors around me. Turning into str 2/26/2025 10:34 PM
18 In the Hyak neighborhood, many people would not be able to afford homes, if there was not an 2/26/2025 12:45 PM
opportunity to offset high mortgage payment with short-term rental income. Renters absolutely
contribute to Snoqualmie Pass Resort and local businesses at the Pass.
19 There is a shortage of hotels and bed space on Snoqualmie Pass. About 750,000 people visit 2/26/2025 8:52 AM
the resort each winter, and even more come for summer activities around the area. No beds
means these people drive every day. They clog the roads and cause a strain on services. With
Short Terms Rentals they push money into the economy that is not just to the resort. They
also can typically walk to the activities or shuttle, ride bikes, etc, so it keeps them off the road
at high traffic times.
20 It allows home owners the opportunity to harvest income when they are not in their home, but 2/25/2025 12:53 PM
cannot open their homes for full time rentals. I can rent my home for a weekend, but not for a
ski season.
21 Without a lot of other lodging options short term rentals provided needed lodging to support 2/25/2025 6:28 AM
tourism, which is a big part of the county economy.
22 Brings in outside money 2/25/2025 12:38 AM
23 Higher occupancy of second homes and people visiting local businesses 2/24/2025 10:07 PM
24 Brings wealth, opportunity&jobs to our community. 2/24/2025 11:16 AM
25 They bring diversity and the opportunity for those to explore unknown territory while brining in 2/24/2025 9:43 AM
business!
26 They do contribute to jobs 2/23/2025 5:37 PM
27 Brings money to cle elum that cle elum never had before. Cle elum would not be the thriving 2/23/2025 5:25 PM
town it is without suncadia. It brings in jobs for so many people plus the towns businesses
gain on all the people eating out. I have live in Kittitas county my whole 45 years.
28 The visitors frequent our many local businesses. 2/23/2025 5:22 PM
29 They bring in more revenue for the community and also give more jobs to those who live within 2/23/2025 5:10 PM
the community.
30 They spend money in our community 2/23/2025 4:57 PM
31 1 think many visitors are interested in exploring different areas of the county and eating at 2/22/2025 2:37 PM
restaurants, shopping,visiting local attractions. And if they are going out and seeing things,
they are likely spending money there too.
32 They bring in money to all kinds of local businesses. 2/22/2025 1:03 PM
33 Bring in dollars from outside the community 2/21/2025 10:06 AM
34 Short term rentals attribute to a great amount of work for people in our community. Without 2/20/2025 7:15 PM
these rentals a lot of cleaners would be without work.
35 Shopping, restaurants, gasoline, etc. 2/20/2025 5:22 PM
36 Suncadia it is necessary 2/20/2025 4:28 PM
37 spending money in restaurants, shop and grocery stores 2/20/2025 3:25 PM
38 a drain on little we already have 2/20/2025 7:17 AM
39 With other formalized and regulated options, capacity that matches local economic needs is 2/19/2025 9:25 PM
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met. This, paired up with transient day-traffic tourism doesn't overload the area(e.g., like
Leavenworth). There's a balance-as long as established STR or formalized (resorts)keep
capacity, and, local businesses don't grow exponentially before...there's positive contribution
without pricing locals out of dinner on Friday night.
40 STR give people another option, besides a hotel,to visit and recreate in our county. STR are a 2/19/2025 8:56 PM
revenue stream for owners and I also believe tourist support our communities (eat out, shop,
recreate, etc.)
41 Do not follow the rules period 2/19/2025 2:31 PM
42 Brings in tourism revenue 2/19/2025 2:04 PM
43 1 used to have full time neighbors around my house. Now I have 2 airbnb's behind me, and one 2/19/2025 12:08 PM
owner does not care about the parties that are held at his house. When he was responding to
me, his response was"call the police".
44 They displace local people who could be using the rental as a home. 2/19/2025 8:32 AM
45 People love to take a break and find a cool place to getaway that feels like their own 2/19/2025 6:04 AM
46 STRs provide many jobs, including but not limited to property managers, maintenance and 2/18/2025 9:53 PM
cleaning services. Rental properties also bring many tourists to the area year round.
47 Bringing in funds for events such as rodeo, graduations, family reunions, etc. 2/18/2025 8:13 PM
48 It helps the very seasonal restaurants and shops have more clientele 2/18/2025 6:46 PM
49 Having consistent visitors throughout the year allows small businesses to survive. 2/18/2025 6:35 PM
50 Contribute to the economy, stores, restaurants and other services in the area 2/18/2025 6:27 PM
51 Support local businesses. 2/18/2025 5:13 PM
52 It provides jobs for a lot of people. 2/18/2025 5:04 PM
53 Greatly.enhance visitors and associated economics to local businesses. 2/18/2025 5:01 PM
54 Tourists spend money locally at our restaurants and shops! 2/18/2025 2:57 PM
55 Short term rentals bring revenue to the community. Guests spend money at local 2/18/2025 2:52 PM
establishments. Also, large quantities of empty properties would detract from the community.
56 Tourists spend lots of money 2/18/2025 2:13 PM
57 The only money they add is to the homeowner, unless not being able to do a short term rental 2/18/2025 12:59 PM
would prevent them from coming to the area in the first place.
58 They bring in out of town folks who spend money in the community. 2/18/2025 12:03 PM
59 Tourist 2/18/2025 11:29 AM
60 good for restaurant and gift shop business 2/18/2025 11:21 AM
61 Tourism. 2/18/2025 4:24 AM
62 Rodeo! Tourism! 2/18/2025 4:23 AM
63 Locals are priced out from living in Cie Elum. Folks with local jobs don't make enough money 2/17/2025 10:18 PM
to purchase or even rent home here anymore. It makes me very sad.
64 They are rude. 2/17/2025 10:01 PM
65 most bring everything from home 2/17/2025 9:49 PM
66 People that would otherwise not stay local, are shopping in our stores, and eating at our 2/17/2025 7:39 PM
restaurants.
67 Income generator 2/17/2025 6:20 PM
68 Visitors bring money 2/17/2025 5:48 PM
69 By renting it bring new people to the area that would not otherwise come. Staying they get to 2/17/2025 3:46 PM
see what the area has to offer and how nice it can be.
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70 Brings in more people who in return go out to the towns and spend$. 2/17/2025 3:17 PM
71 You need help designing this survey (I'll volunteer if you like): #1"What community"?,#1&2 2/17/2025 2:33 PM
What is a short-term rental?Every question is like this... no context means that you can't
properly interpret the data!
72 They bring in money, however it can also lead to overpopulation 2/17/2025 1:11 PM
73 It brings visitors and tourists dollars to the community and enriches the community with more 2/17/2025 12:16 PM
diversity and inclusion.
74 Brings in tourist income for restaurants, shopping, gas,tourism 2/16/2025 2:49 PM
75 It's not going to local people, generally owners that live out of state or hundreds of miles away. 2/16/2025 8:16 AM
Only money local is repairs or home cleaning.
76 Damage and disrespect 2/15/2025 6:17 PM
77 Good for bringing people to use local restaurants and activities 2/15/2025 3:52 PM
78 Most bring their own food and entertainment 2/15/2025 8:27 AM
79 Short term renters bring their own groceries, spend the weekend inside rental houses, and then 2/14/2025 7:50 PM
leave. They often don't seem to be skiers and are up for parrying or snow play. At Hyak,they
walk to the sno park so they aren't paying for parks passes, and they often play and sled on
Summit East's Nordic trails and Hyak face,which impacts grooming and safety for paying
customers.
80 Yes. I think alot of folks will go to local businesses for food, drink or shopping. 2/13/2025 8:39 PM
81 Brings folks who spend money local. 2/13/2025 1:34 PM
82 Visitors enjoy eating out at local restaurants, shopping at local stores, and participating in in 2/13/2025 12:31 PM
recreational activities,for which they pay good money.
83 Local employees can't find housing, who would spend more long term in the community. 2/13/2025 11:52 AM
84 They bring in income to local businesses 2/13/2025 9:55 AM
85 Enable people to use facilities and services of local community, putting money into restaurants 2/13/2025 6:42 AM
and stores.
86 Annominity of carefree short term bozos 2/13/2025 12:09 AM
87 Bring tourist dollars to stores, restaurants etc 2/12/2025 9:50 PM
88 Brings economic advantage to our residence and creates jobs. 2/12/2025 9:22 PM
89 STRs allow income to come in from outside the region, which positively affects owners who 2/12/2025 8:53 PM
are committed to the region and Snoqualmie pass in particular
90 The negative impact to our community is sorely felt. We don't know who we will be"living"next 2/12/2025 8:36 PM
to from day to day. One of the reasons we bought here over 30 years ago was because there
were not any rentals, of any sort, allowed.
91 Yea, STRs bring important tourism which supports local jobs. Allowing geese reasonably is 2/12/2025 7:44 PM
critical to our financial future.
92 They lower my property value/appeal and create a lot noise and traffic. 2/12/2025 4:54 PM
93 Due to the fact that we have short term rentals next door and the noise, parking is a issue. 2/12/2025 4:51 PM
Short Term rentals in not good for full time residents in Upper county
94 They ruin our neighborhood, leave trash all over, cause dangerous situations by obstructing 2/12/2025 4:37 PM
vehicle traffic by standing or playing in the road, cause safety issues by standing in the way of
traffic on icy hills and parking to obstructing traffic, they have no regard to peoles property and
privacy and will access private lots for their own snow play, they cause a noise nuisance
95 Money for rentals doesn't stay in our community. 2/12/2025 2:49 PM
96 There is plenty of demand for mountain activities without short-term rentals 2/12/2025 2:34 PM
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97 They come party and cause damage, drama, and are not community friendly. 2/12/2025 2:16 PM
98 A lot of our region of the county is for tourism and these are needed and also help grow the 2/12/2025 1:28 PM
visitorship
99 The short term tenants never pay attention to posted speed signs or trails that are closed. 2/12/2025 12:49 PM
They simply have there fun amd the people that live here pay the price.
100 People coming in from out of town are more likely to frequent restaurants. 2/12/2025 12:48 PM
101 They certainly change the community and creat incentives to build/use space differently 2/12/2025 12:44 PM
102 Yes, STRs grow the local economy(driving real estate appreciation and supports local 2/12/2025 12:35 PM
businesses such as restaurants, markets, shopping, tax revenue, etc)
103 Resort area gets revenue as tenants stay to play and eat. 2/12/2025 12:01 PM
104 They spend money skiing, eating etc 2/12/2025 11:44 AM
105 No pride of ownership 2/12/2025 10:38 AM
106 Disturb neighbors, drive up home prices, drive up rental prices 2/12/2025 9:56 AM
107 Brings people here to spend money 2/12/2025 9:19 AM
108 If we eliminated short term rentals, the general housing market would plummet about 50% 2/11/2025 10:39 PM
109 Renters spend money at local businesses 2/11/2025 8:29 PM
110 Brings in tourist$helping businesses of all kinds 2/11/2025 7:47 PM
111 There a number of second homes in the area that are underused. The more folks that come up 2/11/2025 7:36 PM
to visit the more it supports local buisnesses.
112 Only brings in unknowns and any others they invite 2/11/2025 7:22 PM
113 Tourism brings more people to local businesses 2/11/2025 5:14 PM
114 Helps promote economic growth and jobs in our community 2/11/2025 4:46 PM
115 Only one hotel downtown, makes better access for people staying to go downtown 2/11/2025 4:39 PM
116 Increase in business 2/11/2025 3:22 PM
117 They bring more business to the community 2/11/2025 3:21 PM
118 Brings more money 2/11/2025 3:13 PM
119 More money spent more business 2/11/2025 3:09 PM
120 People don't abide by rules in small communities. They are there for a short time and feel they 2/11/2025 12:47 PM
can do as they please.
121 Brings a diversity of people and perspectives to the region 2/11/2025 12:33 PM
122 Many of us invested in Kittias County based on our ability to do short term rentals with our 2/11/2025 11:18 AM
properties.
123 It provides a place for people to stay and recreate, but can conflict with residents in residential 2/11/2025 10:56 AM
areas.
124 since Sky Meadows is a private community,there is no benefit to opening up to rentals 2/11/2025 10:47 AM
125 Brings tourists from all over Washington, these are clients for our restaurants and jobs. They 2/11/2025 9:45 AM
create jobs on all levels.
126 Tourism likely the largest economic driver in upper county 2/11/2025 9:25 AM
127 Absolutely. $millions are spent in the county now because of short-term rentals. Look at the 2/11/2025 9:24 AM
number of businesses that have sprung up in Cle Elum and Roslyn because of Suncadia. And,
look at the tens of millions of dollars in property taxes Suncadia homes bring in.
128 They add revenue, events and amenities. 2/11/2025 9:10 AM
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129 Brings visitors and tourism dollars into the local economy. 2/11/2025 9:05 AM
130 Brings in additional income to small businesses. 2/11/2025 9:04 AM
131 Folks on vacation spend money in local businesses 2/11/2025 9:03 AM
132 1 would venture to guess that vacation homes generate 50%to the upper county's economy. 2/11/2025 9:02 AM
133 They benefit landlords and agencies that buy property with the intention of high priced short 2/11/2025 8:37 AM
term rental
134 All they do is fatten the wallet of the owners. 2/11/2025 8:06 AM
135 Kittitas County is a huge recreational community. People come here to play and party, by 2/11/2025 6:45 AM
forming large groups that aren't held responsible for what they do. Property is damaged, people
cause chaos, and the public gets upset.
136 Economic impact is huge. 2/10/2025 11:03 PM
137 Most landlords are out of county 2/10/2025 10:50 PM
138 using all local restaurants and etc 2/10/2025 5:00 PM
139 Needed for tourism dollars but need some controls for locals to have housing to support 2/10/2025 4:46 PM
tourism
140 Huge economic boost, these are affluent people that will pay a premium for access to our 2/10/2025 3:42 PM
environment.
141 Creates jobs and brings in revenue to local businesses 2/10/2025 2:57 PM
142 no because renters arent committed and dont live in the community to value you it. 2/10/2025 2:06 PM
143 When you say"local economy," I think of local businesses and business operations at the 2/10/2025 1:59 PM
pass. To that end, I don't think STRs deliver any impact that what full-time residents would
contribute.
144 Brings availability to tourism and is an avenue to make housing affordable for extra housing 2/10/2025 9:52 AM
income for locals
145 Our community is largely supported by people coming out of the city for the weekends to"get 2/10/2025 9:40 AM
away."It is better for our community to have nice places for them to stay which in turn
supports the locals in our community.
146 The bring in tourists and stimulate the local economy which never seems to thrive on its own. 2/10/2025 8:49 AM
147 Brings in people who buy gas, food, incidentals while here 2/10/2025 8:00 AM
148 Bridges the gap between youth to adulthood in financial ability to purchase housing,thus 2/10/2025 7:30 AM
allowing young adults the opportunity to work&contribute to local economy
149 Bringing new people to the area who haven't been here before. 2/10/2025 5:38 AM
150 Brings additional income to our local businesses.Also provides higher property tax and sales 2/10/2025 3:41 AM
tax revenue
151 Str 2/10/2025 2:24 AM
152 Increased usage of properties increases revenue for local businesses. 2/10/2025 2:00 AM
153 Tax revenue for county 2/9/2025 9:58 PM
154 To bring in new folks to the area that may not be able to buy up here, but would love to stay up 2/9/2025 9:54 PM
here
155 They drive revenue to homeowners, investors, and local businesses. 2/9/2025 7:48 PM
156 Bringing in revenue to the local community is always a positive thing. I do expect, however, 2/9/2025 7:12 PM
that they be respectful as well while visiting.
157 They economically benefit the community through building, tourism dollars, and jobs adjacent 2/9/2025 7:01 PM
to property management.
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158 They definitely bring more people here to spend money 2/9/2025 6:04 PM
159 Maybe the local bars. Most are here to party and don't contribute to local economy only the 2/9/2025 4:36 PM
homeowner prospers
160 We rely on tourism for jobs and to support our businesses 2/9/2025 4:18 PM
161 Brings in non-local consumers. 2/9/2025 2:50 PM
162 Tourism dollars keep the community afloat year round 2/9/2025 2:35 PM
163 Not enough to offset the damage. 2/9/2025 12:54 PM
164 Burdens our services without much if any benefit and makes housing affordability worse. 2/9/2025 11:58 AM
165 Dilutes community spirit and drives up housing costs! Renters benefit maybe only Safeway but 2/9/2025 11:44 AM
no others establishments,yet create noise and traffic and demands on our services. They do
not care about this place...only about the house they rent.
166 The reality is the hospitality industry is the biggest economic driver for our community. I do 2/9/2025 10:44 AM
think regulation is needed so not every property is a rental. Suncadia is an obvious property to
remain a rental area but I do think there should be regulation on any future development and
regulating any new ones. The other thing we need to do is identify another economic driver for
our community outside of hospitality to diversify our community economic drivers.
167 All guests spend money here 2/9/2025 10:35 AM
168 Allow non residents to vacation here easily and support the local economy if restaurants and 2/9/2025 10:28 AM
activity providers
169 Brings additional revenue to local business 2/9/2025 10:19 AM
170 Brings in tourists 2/9/2025 10:00 AM
171 Tourism dollars coming in! 2/9/2025 9:44 AM
172 They allow others to enjoy the community. Additionally it allows homeowners to take 2/8/2025 9:14 PM
advantage of getting use of out their home even when they are not here.
173 To bad there such assholes 2/8/2025 6:19 PM
174 This area has become a resort area and it has its good points and bad points. Brings more 2/8/2025 6:01 PM
money to the businesses. Brings more people that don't respect the land.
175 Bringing people in that will spend money at local businesses and then go home! 2/8/2025 2:59 PM
176 Many sort term renters utilize facilities at the pass, rentals, grocery goods, 2/8/2025 12:16 PM
177 Guests visiting our area, utilize county services, shop in our shops and eat our restaurants. 2/8/2025 10:53 AM
They support our economy and create jobs for our local community.
178 They use up housing that would be available to full time residents. 2/8/2025 10:49 AM
179 Brings people in who then shop and support small business 2/8/2025 10:18 AM
180 Short term rentals is a great source of income for families. It also brings in so much weekend 2/8/2025 7:54 AM
business to the local businesses as long as we work together to promote local business to
them. It opens doors for the renters to work with local businesses as well to promote specials
and local shopping.
181 They eat out, shop for souvenirs in places we use for essentials,they buy groceries and fuel, 2/8/2025 7:53 AM
they bring excitement about being here
182 They put constant struggle and hardship in the people who live in their homes full time 2/8/2025 7:53 AM
183 Yes, the allow homeowners to sublet some or all of their property that they pay high taxes on. 2/8/2025 5:16 AM
STRs also create more tax revenue.
184 Short term rentals allow resort patrons lodging and an ability to access the mountain. Very little 2/7/2025 7:48 PM
lodging is offered currently with only one hotel.
185 They block parking in neighborhoods, impeding emergency access in winter. The short-term 2/7/2025 7:44 PM
rental owners are not interested in participating in maintaining or building community. Garbage
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is a problem as well.
186 If no STIR; we would lose local jobs, existing businesses would see less traffic/use,visitors 2/7/2025 3:56 PM
would be less likely to make return visits, local owners would have less money to spend and
invest locally. Housing values would drop at least initially,throwing into doubt how viable the
pass is for home ownership. The perception of a"locals only" community would stilt any
further increase in the economy. A community known to shun outsiders would be less able to
attract the folks that would create new restaurants,facilities, services and experiences.
Shunning outsiders, or labelling visitors"citiots" is isolationist and divisive, and selfish in a
'.me first" sense,which is disingenuous for 95%of the community. There are very few natives
at the pass, everyone came from elsewhere. So they were new once too. What's changed?If
you are into non-growth areas where you can write the manifesto...if that's your interest,why
live in a resort town?
187 Cost of living is immense in this modern age. I personally would'nt be able to afford my 2/7/2025 3:34 PM
mortgage here if I didn't have a Short term rental on my property. it also provides another
individual with an income to do commerce within the community.
188 Tourism boosts the economy and allows local home owners the ability to earn income off their 2/7/2025 3:29 PM
homes.
189 People using short term rentals may buy gas, groceries,visit restaurants or shop with local 2/7/2025 3:12 PM
businesses.
190 STIR renters do not contribute to a sense of community. Creates a burden on local resources. 2/7/2025 3:04 PM
191 Much needed benefit to local businesses. 2/7/2025 2:53 PM
192 As a neighbor to one it's annoying to have loud partner on weekends when you go to your 2/7/2025 2:42 PM
cabin to relax
193 tourist dollars 2/7/2025 2:39 PM
194 Absolutely,they provide a positive impact to the local economy. Short term rentals generate 2/7/2025 2:30 PM
income for local businesses through tourist spending on services like accommodation,food,
transportation, and attractions, creating new jobs in the hospitality sector, boosting demand for
local products, and often leading to improvements in infrastructure development within the
community. They also provide a place for local residents friends and family to stay when they
come visit. They also provide a potential income option for local residents who are increasingly
squeezed by raising costs/inflation.
195 If people are coming to a short term rental most of the time it's to cut costs on things such as 2/7/2025 2:11 PM
eating out. With a restaurant heavy area it's needed. It also contributes to the problem of
affordable housing in the areas so those who could actually spend money here regularly. And
not just at a restaurant or the grocery store but the clothing stores, the dr offices, dentists,
daycares, drop in playgrounds, etc.
196 They hurt property values of surrounding homes. 2/7/2025 1:32 PM
197 My feeling is that short term rental properties are never well kept. The owners tend to do as 2/7/2025 12:42 PM
little as possible to rent the property. Can take away from the aesthetics of the community.
198 $to business and property owners 2/7/2025 12:38 PM
199 They do not build community. Just tourist draining on our limited resources. 2/7/2025 11:50 AM
200 They are good for business. But increase crowds and prices for locals 2/7/2025 11:34 AM
201 They bring money into the economy, by going to our local coffee house and restaurants 2/7/2025 10:35 AM
202 income 2/7/2025 10:34 AM
203 Bring in tourism dollars. Provide places to stay better suited for families than a hotel. 2/7/2025 10:13 AM
204 Many of these homes have back yards connected right to the ski slope. That's their entire 2/7/2025 10:12 AM
purpose.
205 its a ski resort for god sakes! 2/7/2025 10:10 AM
206 A limited amount yes, helps with tourism, and brings local dollars if the renters shop local. 2/7/2025 9:57 AM
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207 1 work as a short term rental cleaning business/employee. I'd prefer to remain anonymous. 2/7/2025 9:22 AM
208 Most people do there shopping before they leave to go on vacation 2/7/2025 8:52 AM
209 1 believe it victimizes people in the community who are genuinely wanting to by an affordable 2/7/2025 8:34 AM
house in the community
210 They bring noise, sometimes out of control partners, and they lack respect for the surrounding 2/7/2025 8:21 AM
neighbors. Not all, but over 70% in my direct experience.
211 1 think people come and stay and spend money at local businesses which is great, but there is 2/7/2025 5:59 AM
not a healthy balance right now for long term renting
212 They park illegally, throw loud parties well after Normal hours, trespass in neighbor's yards , 2/6/2025 10:36 PM
don't pick up after their dogs and litter the roads
213 Absoulutly, short term rentals have allowed for my neighbors and I to have an extra source of 2/6/2025 10:23 PM
income to support our families and hobbies
214 It brings people outside of the community into the community to experience the things that we 2/6/2025 10:07 PM
enjoy.
215 Too many profiteers squeezing every dime out of a house that should be occupied fill time. 2/6/2025 8:29 PM
216 No considerable increase above other lodging options already in place 2/6/2025 6:57 PM
217 Short-term rentals (STRs)contribute positively to local economies in several ways: 1. 2/6/2025 6:53 PM
Increased Tourism Spending—STRs attract more visitors, who then spend money at local
restaurants, cafes, shops, and attractions, boosting revenue for small businesses. 2. Job
Creation—The STR industry supports jobs in cleaning, property management, maintenance,
and concierge services, creating employment opportunities for locals. 3. Diversified Lodging
Options—STRs provide affordable and unique lodging alternatives, attracting different types of
travelers who may not have visited otherwise. 4. Higher Tax Revenue—Many cities impose
occupancy taxes on STRs, generating additional tax revenue that can fund public services,
infrastructure, and local programs. 5. Support for Local Vendors—STR owners often source
furniture, decor, and supplies from local businesses,further stimulating economic activity. 6.
Increased Property Values—When managed responsibly, STRs can drive up demand for
housing, increasing property values and potential tax contributions. 7. Encouragement of
Property Upkeep—Many STR owners invest in renovations and regular maintenance, which
can improve neighborhood aesthetics and property standards.
218 People overpaying for short term rentals affects local prices for standard goods 2/6/2025 6:43 PM
219 From an economical perspective,yes. The business from folks on vacation dies gave an 2/6/2025 6:11 PM
impact. However as a resident I do not think they out weigh the down side of impact on
community. Not ever think is about money.
220 More tourist dollars 2/6/2025 5:05 PM
221 They bring in more great people that enjoy the area too!! 2/6/2025 4:52 PM
222 They help supply steady tourism and this the economy as a whole. 2/6/2025 4:40 PM
223 Good for tourism 2/6/2025 4:39 PM
224 The people are super rude and invasive and disrespectful of full time residentso 2/6/2025 4:19 PM
225 Short term rentals provide lodging opportunities for guests that are coming to town with a 2/6/2025 4:09 PM
family or group that wouldn't be as enjoyable in a hotel,these visitors are going to events, and
local shops, restaurants and bars, guide services and many more, enabling a notable amount
of revenue for many local businesses while also allowing short term rental owners the
opportunity to host these visitors and generate income to help make ends meet or sustain their
livelihood
226 My sole income is from housekeeping service 2/6/2025 4:02 PM
227 Interest in community, support for local businesses, future investors in local real estate, future 2/6/2025 4:01 PM
tax dollars.
228 Renters come up to party and be rowdy in our neighborhoods. The noise, litter, excessive 2/6/2025 3:41 PM
vehicles, and general rudeness of renters makes the experience unpleasant for the community.
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The only ones who benefit are the homeowners who rent them out.
229 They bring much needed money to local businesses. 2/6/2025 3:19 PM
230 They spend more at local businesses than people that live here permanently 2/6/2025 2:57 PM
231 The people that come to the area are increase this raising the retail and food revenues. If str 2/6/2025 2:52 PM
are restricted there will be less visitors to the community, thus lower tax revenues, business
not able to cover their costs and thrive. The clientele will only be to serve hotels like Suncadia
which has higher income clientele that will stay within the resort. That's a goal of the local
hotels like Suncadia to restrict short term rentals to boost their resort clientele and business
was. Restricting STR will cause a reduced visitors to the area AND reduce housing cost. But if
the smaller business can't make it without flow from STR and only people who line I. The area
they wont need employees because they will be out of business.
232 Supports local economy (shops, restaurants, contractors, service providers)much better than 2/6/2025 2:36 PM
empty cabins.
233 Long term rentals are fine...short term rentals, in my experience bring mostly people looking to 2/6/2025 2:25 PM
party in the mountains. Overcrowded short term rentals and limited parking in the winter
especially is not a good fit
234 They spend money at the ski area 2/6/2025 2:10 PM
235 Visitors shop here and will likely spend money at our small businesses 2/6/2025 2:10 PM
236 Most of the time short term rentals lead to parties, people not knowing how to drive in winter 2/6/2025 2:04 PM
conditions, and not following HOA rules regarding parking and privacy
237 For the most part, I believe they drive up house values artificially, and threaten the integrity of 2/6/2025 1:27 PM
our destination communities.
238 Referrals to local restaurants/shops/events etc to all rental guests are included plus local 2/6/2025 1:12 PM
goodies bought with business cards of business included in all rentals.
239 Brings people in 2/6/2025 11:26 AM
240 They are usually bought as investments and drive up the cost of living 2/6/2025 11:25 AM
241 1 do think STIR get people to spend money, but rental for lower wage workers is compromised. 2/6/2025 10:56 AM
242 they spend the night and therefor represent tourism and the local community benefits from 2/6/2025 10:44 AM
their purchases
243 It creates an opportunity to bring travelers in to enjoy the amenities the community has to 2/6/2025 10:43 AM
offer. Increased revenue
244 They bring visitors into our communities where they spend money 2/6/2025 10:42 AM
245 Gives a fucktonne of taxes to the county 2/6/2025 10:38 AM
246 Bring Money into small businesses and taxes they pay go into our county 2/6/2025 10:38 AM
247 Renters spending money with owners to allow them to make improvements to their homes or 2/6/2025 10:35 AM
pay off their homes as well as spending money in the local economy is good. Full time short
term rentals where the owner bought it as an investment are bad.
248 Brings in people, therefore more customers to all restaurants and shops. 2/6/2025 10:26 AM
249 Brings in folks that spend time in our towns 2/6/2025 10:09 AM
250 at snoqualmie pass tourism drives revenue and will create more local business 2/6/2025 10:04 AM
251 It brings income into the community...cleaners, maintenance, restaurants, bars, golf 2/6/2025 9:56 AM
communities
252 visitors will patronize local establishments 2/6/2025 9:47 AM
253 There's no affordable housing for locals 2/6/2025 9:39 AM
254 Bring in tourists who are likely to spend money in local shops and restaurants 2/6/2025 9:38 AM
255 1 live in Hyak/Snoqualmie Pass. Many of the short term rentals in my neighborhood come up 2/6/2025 9:36 AM
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and party at their rental and then leave. The majority of the money for the rental tends to flow
down to King county since many of the local owners live in Seattle and Bellevue. This
therefore does not positively benefit our neighborhood.
256 The only person they benefit is the owner that can't afford to pay their own mortgage 2/6/2025 9:22 AM
payments.
257 It gives a great chance for outsiders to come up and enjoy the pass, many of which would 2/6/2025 9:17 AM
have not had the opportunity had there not been short-term rentals available. It helps put our
very small community on the map and promote local business which we do a great job up here
of keeping local.There is a strong balance between short-term rentals, local economy, and full-
time residents that needs to be met in order to maintain the feel that we have. Getting rid of it
would be silly, but they're obviously needs to be more opportunity for affordable housing,
especially for the employees who rely on proximity to the pass.
258 dining, market, drubru all benefit 2/6/2025 9:14 AM
259 Hey give guests options on how they want to vacation and bring visitors to the towns! 2/6/2025 8:56 AM
260 Bringing tourists to the area to spend money 2/6/2025 8:55 AM
261 Highlights the area and shops, restaurants, and all that the area has to offer. 2/6/2025 8:51 AM
262 They provide a great way of exposing our area to others that don't live in the Kittitas area. It 2/6/2025 8:49 AM
drives revenue and business for the local community.
263 Increased cost of living for full time residents; terrible experiences with partying and poor 2/6/2025 8:49 AM
behavior; no accountability for the hazards of roofline snow and ice, many dangerous
situations that will result in death or disability one of these days
264 Bring people to the mountains who ordinarily wouldnt have accommodations. 2/6/2025 8:47 AM
265 More people staying in towns, spend money in towns, especially at restaurants, shops, small 2/6/2025 8:45 AM
businesses etc
266 They don't respect the rules or contribute to the community 2/6/2025 8:45 AM
267 People who stay up here hopefully like to spend money up here(Snoqulamie pass) 2/6/2025 8:41 AM
268 The people benefiting from short term rentals are the owners of the house. Having short term 2/6/2025 8:40 AM
rental money in the local economy is a drop in the bucket
269 Increase tourism revenue 2/6/2025 8:37 AM
270 But only seasonally 2/6/2025 8:37 AM
271 They bring year round tourism which is the areas leading industry since the end of coal mining. 2/6/2025 8:37 AM
272 The guests buy groceries, do tourist activities and dine out in the area. 2/6/2025 8:32 AM
273 They bring tourist$$to the local businesses. 2/6/2025 8:24 AM
274 It makes housing for local workers unsustainable due to high costs. 2/6/2025 8:21 AM
275 1 believe there are way too many. There aren't any rental under$2000 that aren't disgusting. 1 2/6/2025 8:17 AM
make a lot of money and contribute to our community in many ways and have had to live in
my trailer for the past 4 years since moving here because it is the only comfortable thing I
have to live in here.
276 Taxes are collected and there are more visitors who stay over the weekend. Helping with local 2/6/2025 8:05 AM
businesses.
277 Visitor revenue 2/6/2025 8:01 AM
278 minimally contribute to food &bev industry, but then locals avoid those busy places 2/6/2025 8:00 AM
279 There is very little hotel accomodation in the upper valley for family events. They bring in 2/6/2025 7:53 AM
plenty of money to the community.
280 allow for versatility 2/6/2025 7:43 AM
281 Allows for affordable places that large groups and families can stay and visit our community. 2/6/2025 7:40 AM
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282 In between-I think tourism does and most of the tourism here is day tourism. I don't think it 2/6/2025 7:37 AM
would have much effect. Negatively if you think about the summit inn being a local business I
guess. I also believe that long term rentals would benefit the local businesses more by having
local employees and less staffing issues.
283 They bring in clientele for the ski resort and the restaurants and allow the community to thrive 2/6/2025 7:36 AM
284 Visitors spend money 2/6/2025 7:33 AM
285 They contribute heavily to unlivable rental prices. 2/6/2025 7:29 AM
286 They don't follow the rules in a community like parking, partying late at night 2/6/2025 7:26 AM
287 Bring in tourism dollars. 2/6/2025 7:21 AM
288 A lot of the small businesses rely on visitors. Without short term rentals I feel some of these 2/6/2025 6:25 AM
small businesses will suffer.
289 Literally hundreds of thousands of dollars coming into the community from out of towners 2/6/2025 6:05 AM
every year.
290 This brings important business to local shops, restaurants, ski resort and generally increases 2/6/2025 5:57 AM
recreation in the Snoqualmie Pass area
291 They brings tourist's 2/6/2025 12:52 AM
292 They bring in out of town guests who spend money at the various local businesses.Without 2/5/2025 11:12 PM
the visitors, a lot of the smaller businesses likely wouldn't survive.
293 It might help someone pay their mortgage, and guests spend money here. 2/5/2025 10:05 PM
294 Bring people in to send dollars at local businesses 2/5/2025 9:10 PM
295 Less homes available for full time residents 2/5/2025 6:41 PM
296 "Outsiders" come and spend money, and may choose to live here from there experience....or 2/5/2025 6:24 PM
at least come back if it's a good one
297 The renters do not treat the community, are or home as their own. I know as I was the HOA 2/5/2025 5:54 PM
president and had direct contact dealing with this
298 STR's bring tourism dollars into the County. Not just Suncadia, but also Ellensburg, for Rodeo 2/5/2025 5:47 PM
and other events.
299 1 would say most business do 2/5/2025 5:31 PM
300 They visit local retailers and inspire a positive economy. 2/5/2025 5:30 PM
301 These rentals bring in more tourism and gives more opportunity to bring in additional revenue. 2/5/2025 2:39 PM
302 They displace and increase the cost of actual housing 2/5/2025 2:30 PM
303 Supports families in difficult situations, supports college families, brings great people to our 2/5/2025 2:23 PM
community
304 Overall,yes, as most visitors are utilizing local shopping options and contributing to the 2/5/2025 1:31 PM
economy.
305 Minimal gains for minimal/few people, infrastructure failing due to overcrowd 2/5/2025 12:19 PM
306 It brings out of town money into our county 2/5/2025 12:09 PM
307 1 do believe short term rental boosts our local economy greatly, increasing the use of retail, 2/5/2025 11:29 AM
restaurants and services in the area tremendously.
308 Short term rentals cause the housing market to increase tremendously pricing residents and 2/5/2025 11:15 AM
workers out of homes.
309 Can bring in tourist tax dollars 2/5/2025 11:11 AM
310 STRs provide more diverse lodging options to those looking to visit Kittitas County for a 2/5/2025 11:02 AM
number of reasons. Many people come here for some sort of family event-weddings,
graduations, sports tournaments, recreation, etc. Many times, STRs provide a way for families
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to spend more quality time together around those events. Families or groups of people will also
spend extra time in our community shopping, dining out and exploring the area.
311 Tourism 2/5/2025 10:43 AM
312 People come and go for various reasons. They need housing. 2/5/2025 10:31 AM
313 They bring more business to local businesses for their products and services. 2/5/2025 10:29 AM
314 Much better than campers. 2/5/2025 10:23 AM
315 People stay in STIR, then rent snowmobiles, eat at restaurants, buy goods, etc. 2/5/2025 9:26 AM
316 1 don't think because they are using a"short term rental"that it does anything as far as eating 2/5/2025 9:15 AM
out, etc. If anything, it makes it less reasonable for them because they can bring their own
drinks,food etc from somewhere else since they can cook and stay at the"short term rental".
317 They bring new people and their money to our community. 2/5/2025 9:04 AM
318 Restaurants, Outdoor activities, getting to know the area. 2/5/2025 9:01 AM
319 They bring tourists and bump up the economy. 2/5/2025 8:59 AM
320 Most of our businesses are set up for tourists. 2/5/2025 8:33 AM
321 Some people use them to visit, and usually spend money while they're here,whether a holiday 2/5/2025 8:30 AM
or getaway weekend
322 Multiple short-term rentals are owned by people that are not residents of the county. The 2/5/2025 8:17 AM
money eamed goes directly back to another county and puts undue strain on Kittitas county
resources. Le Law enforcement calls, fire calls, influx during peak seasons and no
infrastructure to support it.
323 Undecided, I don't know enough about how it effects economies in other areas to say. 2/5/2025 8:13 AM
324 Don't know 2/5/2025 8:01 AM
325 Tourists spend money here. 2/5/2025 7:45 AM
326 Tourist revenue 2/5/2025 7:44 AM
327 Benefits people buying properties here. Improving them which benefits local businesses and 2/5/2025 7:24 AM
contractors. Then the people in the community after they are running.
328 To many people/vehicles at one household.Do not value our natural beauty and leave garbage 2/5/2025 7:16 AM
on beach and trails. Owners do not regulate the over use of there drain fields.
329 Those staying short term may not care about our eco systems and our environment like locals 2/5/2025 7:11 AM
do.
330 Yes, but depends on what part of the county. Short term rentals seem to be very popular in 2/5/2025 7:09 AM
upper county.
331 For major events in the area, like the Rodeo, short term rentals allow more people to stay and 2/5/2025 7:09 AM
bring some money into the area, unless the property owner doesn't actually live in Ellensburg,
then the only benefit the community gets is commercial business and property taxes.
332 Housing affordability is a function of supply vs demand. Less supply means higher prices. 2/5/2025 7:04 AM
333 1 don't believe short-term rentals contribute positively to the local economy because they drive 2/5/2025 7:03 AM
up housing costs, making it harder for long-term residents to afford living in their own
communities.While they may generate some tourism revenue, much of the profit goes to out-
of-town investors rather than benefiting local businesses. Additionally, they often replace
traditional housing with transient accommodations, leading to workforce shortages in essential
industries.
334 For every dollar spent by tourists,we spend more cleaning up after them 2/5/2025 7:02 AM
335 Renters spend money at local businesses but primarily only on weekends. 2/5/2025 6:47 AM
336 Support small business 2/5/2025 6:44 AM
337 No parking and no insurance for a vacation rental. its against most mortages. 2/5/2025 6:32 AM
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338 Safeway parking lot full shelves empty 2/5/2025 6:27 AM
339 The people who rent them are only there foe a night or two and have no loyalty to the 2/5/2025 6:01 AM
community or pay the taxes associated with them.
340 While they can help the rental owner and restaurants, they are overall a burden on 2/5/2025 2:25 AM
infrastructure and the community. Small rural communities need first time home buyers to
maintain elderly loss and STRs spike home prices making it difficult for local young adults and
first time home buyers to afford buying into the market.
341 More tourist dollars is this for UKC 2/4/2025 11:51 PM
342 They keep businesses open. Tourism in this area is a huge part of the economy. 2/4/2025 11:06 PM
343 It is huge during the fair. I know a traveling doctor that takes advantage of short term rentals 2/4/2025 10:42 PM
often. It helps the people who live in our community have a way to make extra money when
things are getting so expensive and they in turn spend that in their community. I am always in
favor of people being able to use their property to benefit their family. When you build or
renovate a property the you are investing in contractors and business that will supply you with
all you need to construct, paint, drywall, renovate, and possibly upkeep a property.
344 Brings in visitors who may not want to stay in the limited hotel-type housing options- 2/4/2025 10:33 PM
especially at Snoqualmie Pass where there is only ONE low-quality motel and Easton, Roslyn,
Ronald and Cle Elum where housing choices for visitors are super limited outside of short term
rentals
345 Allows comfortable extended stays for larger groups of people. They are able to get a better 2/4/2025 10:00 PM
taste of our community as opposed to staying in a cookie cutter hotel on the outskirts of town.
346 The guests who come to the rentals also go to the local restaurants, grocery and gas stores, 2/4/2025 10:00 PM
rental supply stores, and local shops. The town of Roslyn would suffer immensely if they lost
tourism income from rentals.
347 Brings in more consumers for the locals business 2/4/2025 9:45 PM
348 They bring income to the business owners of the community. 2/4/2025 9:31 PM
349 The bring tourists and they bring revenue 2/4/2025 9:25 PM
350 They give tourists more options for lodging and show more of the community 2/4/2025 9:24 PM
351 They shop, eat out and attend community events 2/4/2025 9:20 PM
352 Suncadia and more rentals in the area brings vast amount of jobs and economy to our county 2/4/2025 9:14 PM
353 No oversight for wild renters. Exactly why Leavenworth and Chelan had to step in to protect 2/4/2025 9:10 PM
neighborhoods
354 Revenue to local business, addition tax revenue to local government, property owners can 2/4/2025 9:10 PM
gamer additional income fo people on fixed incomes, addition housing options for visitors in
areas with low hotel options.
355 No different than a hotel. People stay here, people spend money here 2/4/2025 9:06 PM
356 They provide jobs, drive spending in restaurants, shops, grocery stores.And they are well 2/4/2025 8:59 PM
maintained, making neighborhoods look nice.
357 Any positive economic contributions are negated by blight on impacted neighborhoods. 2/4/2025 8:25 PM
358 Make housing less affordable 2/4/2025 8:22 PM
359 Most of the money spent by visitors is spent prior to arriving to upper kittitas 2/4/2025 8:21 PM
360 It's not really the local keeping these towns going it's out of towners that come here and 2/4/2025 8:08 PM
support all the small businesses
361 Revenue 2/4/2025 8:06 PM
362 There's no affordable housing for residents 2/4/2025 8:05 PM
363 Brings in money 2/4/2025 7:48 PM
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364 Short term rentals take away housing from people who actually work in our community. It is 2/4/2025 7:35 PM
incredibly difficult for people who work in upper county to find housing here, leading to many
commuters from Ellensburg where there is more affordable housing.
365 Short term rentals are ruining neighborhoods. They take away the sense of community in 2/4/2025 7:31 PM
neighborhoods. Renters are constantly in and out with a lot of turnover and tenants don't treat
rentals like they would if they owned their own home.
366 Sometimes, but having one in your own neighborhood is a big negative. 2/4/2025 7:30 PM
367 Food gas purchases 2/4/2025 7:24 PM
368 If someone needs a short term rental they are probably from out of town and so are bringing 2/4/2025 7:14 PM
"outside" money into the valley. People doing short term rentals tend to be on vacation as well
and more likely to spend more on food and activities.
369 More tourist dollars 2/4/2025 7:13 PM
370 In my community, they negatively impact us by increasing our HOA costs. 2/4/2025 7:10 PM
371 We need less short term and more long term rentals for blue collar folks and young adults to 2/4/2025 7:06 PM
be able to stay in their home town if they like. They are being forced to move so people can
make$off short term rentals. .
372 Drive home values in our largely recreational county and promote problem homes within 2/4/2025 7:05 PM
specific communities
373 People often bring own food and don't eat out 2/4/2025 7:03 PM
374 Brings in extra money for local businesses 2/4/2025 7:00 PM
375 The shop our store's, buy gas, eat at our residents, use our laundry facilities, use our 2/4/2025 6:58 PM
recreation rentals. And golf courses
376 Brings money into the county 2/4/2025 6:51 PM
377 They bring tourists 2/4/2025 6:43 PM
378 Short term brings visitors who spend money and keep coming back. 2/4/2025 6:41 PM
379 While I can see the impact for tourism the nuisances and housing prices for residents are a 2/4/2025 6:40 PM
negative for the economy. Some controls should be put in place.
380 Increase local tourism, improves local businesses and economy 2/4/2025 6:40 PM
381 They can bring in money but also a lot of problems 2/4/2025 6:31 PM
382 Brings people into town to eat and shop at local restaurants 2/4/2025 6:26 PM
383 Provides jobs for cleaners and contractors 2/4/2025 6:26 PM
384 They do bring visitors who spend money locally 2/4/2025 6:26 PM
385 When there is no affordable housing,there are no families.When there are no families,the 2/4/2025 6:22 PM
schools have to close. Look at Bellevue! Look at Ketchum!
386 Visitors 2/4/2025 6:16 PM
387 It brings in lots of people to shop and visit 2/4/2025 6:15 PM
388 They bring in revenue to local businesses such as restaurants, gas, groceries etc 2/4/2025 6:14 PM
389 They spend money but don't pay taxes or Organizational dues 2/4/2025 6:13 PM
390 All the rentals by me, rarely leave to go into town. So they aren't going to eat, etc. And a lot of 2/4/2025 6:11 PM
them don't care about the speed limit or neighbors. It is wild to witness. How to be a good
'visitor"should be a lesson taught in school. I don't think many of the rentals around me take
into account they truly are visiting and should value the experience! Especially in a small town.
391 Short term rentals bring in tourist. It also allows people to buy homes over in our county 2/4/2025 6:08 PM
because they have the option to rent it out when they are not using them while not being a
landlord and taking on the liability that comes with full time rentals.
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392 The ability for people to offer short term rentals, such as air Mb, brings in tourists from out of 2/4/2025 6:08 PM
county. These tourists are likely to visit local, shops, restaurants, and grocery stores which
would put money into our local economy
393 Noise, disruption 2/4/2025 6:04 PM
394 They bring in revenue 2/4/2025 6:02 PM
395 referring to Airbnb type-they have taken possible home ownership out of the for sale market. 2/4/2025 6:01 PM
price increase because of shortage.this can be applied nationally
396 purchases of groceries, fuel. Labor for cleaning 2/4/2025 5:55 PM
397 Full time rentals produce larger profits in the community. 2/4/2025 5:44 PM
398 They allow families to hold onto properties that might otherwise have to be sold 2/4/2025 5:43 PM
399 They bring out of county visitors to our county and spend their money here and pay lodging 2/4/2025 5:42 PM
taxes
400 Neutral as both helps and hurts. A permit system and require owners to be living onsite. 2/4/2025 5:42 PM
401 bring more revenue 2/4/2025 5:39 PM
402 People visiting the area bring money. 2/4/2025 5:36 PM
403 Bring people/money to the area and helps with the economy 2/4/2025 5:36 PM
404 And Ronald they use the resources and they don't take care of it. They leave tons of garbage 2/4/2025 5:31 PM
on Lake Cle Elum they're disrespectful to property owners.
405 Tourism 2/4/2025 5:28 PM
406 Yes and no, it brings tourism and money to town however it also makes the housing market for 2/4/2025 5:27 PM
locals extremely difficult.
407 Ellensburg is a tourist town, by allowing short term rentals you are allowing more traffic and 2/4/2025 5:27 PM
revenue.
408 Weekend warriors are not community members. 2/4/2025 5:26 PM
409 Summer time has many possible people who come to visit the gorge during the summer this 2/4/2025 5:25 PM
could provide further income in ellensburg.
410 Brings money from tourism 2/4/2025 5:25 PM
411 Guests visit local shops and restaurants and unable us to afford a home in Kittatas County 2/4/2025 5:25 PM
412 It brings people in to our community spending money , supporting small business 2/4/2025 5:23 PM
413 Commercial businesses are not residential! 2/4/2025 5:21 PM
414 tourist dollars while they are staying 2/4/2025 5:07 PM
415 overall no. but managed yes. 2/4/2025 5:02 PM
416 They bring people to the area for recreation. This supports local businesses and restaurants. 2/4/2025 4:59 PM
Without them there would be limited places for people to stay. This would impact the local
economy.
417 They keep myself, and many others employed with an income unmatched anywhere else 2/4/2025 4:57 PM
locally.
418 If people are staying in air bnb's they are likely spending$in the community 2/4/2025 4:57 PM
419 It exposes the community that we love to additional people and also brings revenue to town. 2/4/2025 4:54 PM
420 Draws tourism which in turn brings money to the community 2/4/2025 4:54 PM
421 Visitors patronize other businesses 2/4/2025 4:51 PM
422 Short term rentals boost the economy as people here, pay to stay, pay to play, and spend$$ 2/4/2025 4:50 PM
at local businesses.
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423 They become weekend party houses with no regards for the neigbors 2/4/2025 4:47 PM
424 Provides travelers with alternate options for staying while traveling. 2/4/2025 4:44 PM
425 It allows us the ability to pay the enormous tax burden of this state and county. 2/4/2025 4:41 PM
426 Bring guests who love to explore the town! 2/4/2025 4:39 PM
427 Businesses may see more traffic but the residential community overall pays for it 2/4/2025 4:38 PM
428 Many second homes are low use, and allowing rentals brings folks to the community to spend 2/4/2025 4:37 PM
their money here
429 Major factor in success of our small business. 2/4/2025 4:32 PM
430 We've had to call Kitcom many times 2/4/2025 4:25 PM
431 Use the resources and leave it for the residents to clean up 2/4/2025 4:24 PM
432 Brings in people to discover all the Ellensburg has to offer! We have heard so many people 2/4/2025 4:17 PM
say"we rented in Ellensburg to go see Leavenworth and never knew there was so much to do
in Ellensburg!"Its supports small businesses ans drives in tourism to support downtown
growth
433 Tourism$ 2/4/2025 4:14 PM
434 We lack hotels and are a tourist rich destination. 2/4/2025 4:12 PM
435 Kittitas county is centrally located to a majority of major destinations throughout the state. 2/4/2025 4:04 PM
Additionally we have a local university and a major rodeo event weekend. These things cause
a large influx of tourism and require lodging. Short term rentals run by locals provide income to
return to the local economy and the visitors frequent local establishments while here.
436 Helps out local businesses 2/4/2025 4:01 PM
437 1 believe it does bring in visitors but harms local rental prices and availability for residents. 2/4/2025 3:57 PM
438 My Airbnb brings skiers, concert goers, and prospective college students/families into the 2/4/2025 3:55 PM
community. They always want suggestions on places to eat,things to do, and places to shop.
439 Income 2/4/2025 3:54 PM
440 They bring people into places that wouldn't get as much business otherwise. 2/4/2025 3:50 PM
441 Visitors spend money. Always a good thing. 2/4/2025 3:47 PM
442 They bring tax money and jobs to the community and 2/4/2025 3:46 PM
443 Bringing people that have money that will spend it in our community 2/4/2025 3:44 PM
444 a little 2/4/2025 3:42 PM
445 Our area is tourism driven so they can be helpful 2/4/2025 3:40 PM
446 They bring visitors that spend money at local businesses 2/4/2025 3:37 PM
447 Absolutely. It brings in tourism and funding for tourism related improvements and events. It 2/4/2025 3:30 PM
also helps people bring in supplemental income to help with keeping their homes.
448 With a big part of our economy dependent on tourism, and a lack of hotel options that suit the 2/4/2025 3:25 PM
biggest spenders,the vacation rental market definitely helps local businesses
449 It causes a lack of housing for sale which increases the value of the ones selling to families or 2/4/2025 3:16 PM
people looking to live here.
450 By pushing out the low wage service workers,the businesses these people come to visit aren't 2/4/2025 3:15 PM
even open for half the week. If they are hiking,they are not spending money in town. People
have been able to visit this area without using the limited housing resources we have. There
are hotels and an entire resort to stay at.
451 Increased spending, taxes collected for the local area, general awareness of community to 2/4/2025 3:13 PM
encourage preservation efforts of forest and ag lands
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452 1 am torn with this 2/4/2025 3:08 PM
453 Short term rentals typically haul in all of the supplies they need for the short term stay. They 2/4/2025 2:56 PM
may go out for a meal or drinks but not much shopping.
454 Travelers/tourists come to area and spend money at local establishments 2/4/2025 2:32 PM
455 Additional o Sumer spending at local restaurants and stores as well as potential income for 2/4/2025 2:24 PM
property owners.
456 Short term rentals overburden the only local grocery store in our area leaving shelves bare for 2/4/2025 2:24 PM
locals who rely on the only store available within 20+ miles.
457 Most second home owners visit rarely.Without tourist the pass would not have restaurants or 2/4/2025 2:21 PM
grocery stores.
458 But limited, if you saturate the market no where for people that work the service industry to 2/4/2025 2:19 PM
live.
459 they often spend money in the community, and attend events 2/4/2025 2:05 PM
460 From an economic perspective they bring in groups who are looking to recreate, go out to 2/4/2025 1:54 PM
meals, and participate in"tourist"activities.
461 They are a business that is unregulated 2/4/2025 1:45 PM
462 Most stay in the rental unit and don't visit local businesses. 2/4/2025 1:44 PM
463 They actually can help restaurants and shopping but cause a large burden on the rest of the 2/4/2025 1:41 PM
community.
464 Money spent locally 2/4/2025 1:40 PM
465 Too much nature damage and fire risk to area due to lack of respect and refusal to follow 2/4/2025 1:38 PM
safety regulations
466 They usually are only here on the weekends where I'm here 7 days a week. They are only 2/4/2025 1:38 PM
supporting on the weekends when we don'tsupport our local businesses because it's too busy.
467 Visitors trash open spaces and don't respect the laws/rules 2/4/2025 1:36 PM
468 brings people into cle elum and county to use restaurants, parks, support businesses, creates 2/4/2025 1:34 PM
jobs and generally brings revenues to support our community growth.
469 We have seen"investors" purchase property solely to rent out through short term rentals. This 2/4/2025 1:33 PM
drives up the cost of property for local residents and creates a"transient"community,
undercutting neighborhood relations.
470 visitors utilize local goods and services. 2/4/2025 1:31 PM
471 Except gas in some cases 2/4/2025 1:27 PM
472 They are here to party and don't about property owners 2/4/2025 1:23 PM
473 Renters don't care about our community 2/4/2025 1:16 PM
474 Brings in much needed revenue in the taxes on goods and services purchased while in the 2/4/2025 1:11 PM
area
475 People visiting short term rentals visit restaurants, support shops and boost the local economy 2/4/2025 1:08 PM
as a whole.
476 More people come and visit, and spend money in our local businesses 2/4/2025 1:01 PM
477 1 believe it has enabled people to actually pay their mortgages while the economy has been so 2/4/2025 12:59 PM
tough.
478 The few bad actors really do wreck it for everyone. Those few don't follow the rules, don't 2/4/2025 12:57 PM
respect property boundaries, and treat the surrounding lands as their own.
479 They attract families from all over the state and the country with convenient lodging options. 2/4/2025 12:56 PM
480 Our immediate economy is the town and the people who live and work here. People working all 2/4/2025 12:56 PM
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of the service jobs that make this are run can't afford to rent/buy, and when homes are short
term rentals it creates a lack of full time rental homes for people that need them.
481 Higher rent than long term and can be locals rather than just companies 2/4/2025 12:55 PM
482 They bring visitors who go out to eat, shop locally. 2/4/2025 12:52 PM
483 People don't respect the area. 2/4/2025 12:51 PM
484 Tourist should come and go not destroy small town community feel 2/4/2025 12:48 PM
485 Being in money towards businesses 2/4/2025 12:33 PM
486 Promotes coastie a-holes 2/4/2025 12:32 PM
487 Yes, they drive business but needs to be moderated to community impact 2/4/2025 12:31 PM
488 No investment in local area by short term renters 2/4/2025 12:29 PM
489 People tour, eat out, shop all in our local places. It's awesome 2/4/2025 12:29 PM
490 Increasing customers to local stores and restaurants 2/4/2025 12:21 PM
491 Yes and no. A limited amount can contribute positively, too many cause inflationary housing 2/4/2025 12:14 PM
prices and too high demand on local services
492 The parties and drinking that come along with short term rentals in Roslyn is horrible.We need 2/4/2025 12:05 PM
homes for full time residents. Hotels are the answer for people who would like to spend time
here.
493 They mostly are the ones who trash the place and ghen go hone. No tespect for the area 2/4/2025 12:04 PM
494 Tourism brings money to local businesses also showcases what we have to offer 2/4/2025 12:01 PM
495 STRs bring tourism into the communities which provides opportunities for our local businesses 2/4/2025 11:58 AM
to thrive and grow.
496 1 believe they limit growth by being empty 1/3 of the year(almost all of them are vacant blocks 2/4/2025 11:58 AM
of time in the winter),which could be filled with year round residents. Also the majority of
owners do not live in this county and they spend the profits of these investments in the county
they live in(mostly King&Snohomish counties).
497 People staying in the community area spending money. 2/4/2025 11:55 AM
498 it allows homeowners near ski areas to pay for expenses for family owned cabins 2/4/2025 11:45 AM
499 Drain on water resources and electrical grid. 2/4/2025 11:40 AM
500 tourism is amazing for economy 2/4/2025 11:37 AM
501 influx of people and families visiting our community 2/4/2025 11:35 AM
502 There is a wealth of activities in the area. By allowing short-term rentals the variety of lodging 2/4/2025 11:33 AM
enables tourism. Because of this, many small businesses thrive and there are a variety of jobs
for local residents.
503 Guests boost the economy by spending money during periods owners would not be occupying 2/4/2025 11:29 AM
their homes. This is critical to bars, restaurants, and local shops
504 More visitors-great for business 2/4/2025 11:28 AM
505 Short term rentals have the opportunity to contribute positively, but they need to be tracked 2/4/2025 11:23 AM
and regulated more. I'm not a fan of too much regulation, but there are areas In The county
that are a draw. This is significant wear and tear on infrastructure that the permanent residents
have to fund through various taxes.
506 They employee half the town. 2/4/2025 11:21 AM
507 Many people come to visit the community. While here they visit shops, restaraunts, rent 2/4/2025 11:21 AM
equipment from local sports shops.
508 Brings in outside money into the community helping business. 2/4/2025 11:20 AM
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509 Bring in$to the economy that might go elsewhere. 2/4/2025 11:20 AM
510 Bring tourist/visitor dollars from Seattle area and beyond. 2/4/2025 11:19 AM
511 Brings more business and energy to the area 2/4/2025 11:18 AM
512 Takes housing off the market for community members and makes finding housing extremely 2/4/2025 10:44 AM
difficult and unaffordable
513 More people coming to Ellensburg boosting our economy and reputation for the beautiful town 2/4/2025 10:41 AM
we are.
514 STRs can allow property owners toto make money. The also drive up housing and rent prices 2/4/2025 10:31 AM
which is good for sellers and landlords but bad for buyers and renters. Too many STRs in a
neighborhood reduces social cohesion. Second homes generally, not just STRshave the same
problems
515 1 think that the renters utilize the shopping and restaurants 2/4/2025 10:27 AM
516 PLS does not allow rentals,why it is happening 2/4/2025 9:54 AM
517 That's who comes and spends money in the county 2/4/2025 9:53 AM
518 Money spent by overnight visitors is abundant. 2/4/2025 9:36 AM
519 Tourist visit local stores and restaurants 2/4/2025 9:27 AM
520 They bring people that spend in local buisnesses 2/4/2025 9:22 AM
521 No, because businesses open during the summer and then die in the winter 2/4/2025 9:19 AM
522 They rent snowmobiles and generally eat out at our local restaurants 2/4/2025 8:59 AM
523 More businesses open to cater to the visitors and they visit those businesses. 2/4/2025 8:55 AM
524 Many good people visiting that also fall I love with our special place! Many dream of owning 2/4/2025 8:51 AM
here and can be our next neighbor!
525 We would not be able to afford our house without STIR 2/4/2025 8:43 AM
526 Drive up prices at local business crowd the only grocery store in cle elum make affordable 2/4/2025 8:36 AM
rentals for locals very difficult
527 Bring tourism and jobs to locals 2/4/2025 8:31 AM
528 Because it allows people to come enjoy the area and spend money! 2/4/2025 8:28 AM
529 Net more neutral, but having options that are not hotels can help drive tourism. I currently live 2/4/2025 8:28 AM
in a community where I don't see significant effects from short term rentals, but I have been in
others and have friends who operate where I think they affect the housing stock and property
values and decrease affordability.
530 explain how bringing people to our community is a positive impact? 2/4/2025 8:13 AM
531 Joe income fir local business 2/4/2025 8:11 AM
532 Increase traffic &parking issues, loss of community feel, impact on local services & 2/4/2025 7:59 AM
infrastructure, sometimes noisy or other disturbances,
533 bring additional tourism dollars 2/4/2025 5:57 AM
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Q3 Do you believe short-term rentals impact your property value?
Answered: 885 Skipped: 10
Positive 0
Neutral iL _MM
Negative
M
l
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Positive 35.82% 317
Neutral 37.74% 334
Negative 26.44% 234
TOTAL 885
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Q4 Do you think short-term rentals reduce the availability of affordable
housing, including homeownership, in our area?
Answered: 879 Skipped: 16
Yes
No
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes 49.72% 437
No 50.28% 442
TOTAL 879
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Q5 Have you noticed an increase in rental/home prices or a decrease in
long-term rental availability due to short-term rentals?
Answered: 862 Skipped: 33
Yes
No
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes 43.74% 377
No 56.26% 485
TOTAL 862
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Q6 Are you concerned about safety issues related to short-term rentals?
Answered: 883 Skipped: 12
Yes
No
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes 43.60% 385
No 56.40% 498
TOTAL 883
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Q7 If yes, please rank the following by level of concern
Answered: 689 Skipped: 206
Drain on local
resources
Noise
Parking
Trespassing
Garbage
Fire Hazards
Animal Control
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 TOTAL SCORE
Drain on local resources 41.36% 12.77% 10.45% 11.18% 7.26% 7.69% 9.29%
285 88 72 77 50 53 64 689 5.10
Noise 25.54% 38.90% 15.53% 9.14% 6.68% 2.61% 1.60%
176 268 107 63 46 18 11 689 5.53
Parking 10.89% 17.85% 33.67% 13.79% 10.74% 7.40% 5.66%
75 123 232 95 74 51 39 689 4.60
Trespassing 8.13% 11.90% 16.11% 38.75% 11.90% 9.43% 3.77%
56 82 111 267 82 65 26 689 4.22
Garbage 3.05% 8.42% 12.05% 15.24% 43.83% 13.79% 3.63%
21 58 83 105 302 95 25 689 3.56
Fire Hazards 10.16% 8.27% 8.27% 5.66% 11.61% 45.43% 10.60%
70 57 57 39 80 313 73 689 3.21
Animal Control 0.87% 1.89% 3.92% 6.24% 7.98% 13.64% 65.46%
6 13 27 43 55 94 451 689 1.79
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Q8 Do you believe short-term rentals should have a local emergency
contact within a certain distance?
Answered: 876 Skipped: 19
Yes
No
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes 69.18% 606
No 30.82% 270
TOTAL 876
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Q9 Do you believe short-term rentals affect the sense of community in
your neighborhood?
Answered: 877 Skipped: 18
Yes 03
No
If yes,in
what ways have
STR's change...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
13.80% 121
Yes
51.88% 455
No
If yes, in what ways have STR's changed your community? 34.32% 301
TOTAL 877
# IF YES, IN WHAT WAYS HAVE STR'S CHANGED YOUR COMMUNITY? DATE
1 Dangerous people, litter, bonfires during burn ban, direspectful to our community. 4/6/2025 10:53 PM
2 The property is not lived in by the home owner. It appears quite frequently to be"empty,"as it 3/18/2025 10:51 AM
is!
3 Strangers and inconsiderate traffic 3/17/2025 5:02 PM
4 If too many, culture breaks down and neighbors are not known 3/12/2025 7:54 PM
5 Owners are never present nor engaged in the community 3/11/2025 7:34 PM
6 Don't know my neighbors 3/11/2025 2:05 PM
7 Lack of respect/concern for the community 3/9/2025 8:45 PM
8 Illegal fires and fireworks. UTVs racing around our HOA that is NOT allowed. 3/6/2025 9:54 AM
9 Less connection and less care put into neighborhoods. 3/5/2025 10:59 PM
10 Would you want your neighbor to be a nice family, or random people coming in and out? 3/5/2025 6:29 PM
11 Unknown people walking up my driveway to see the view or the neighbor's horses 3/5/2025 3:15 PM
12 No neighbors. More transient people who want to party when up here in the str 2/26/2025 10:34 PM
13 Absolutely, in a positive way. I have 3 short-term rentals that boarder my home. In chatting 2/26/2025 12:45 PM
with short-term renters who are outside enjoying the neighborhood,they are more friendly and
pleasant than many of the people who have lived in Hyak Estate for years. It is refreshing!
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14 The community at the Pass is dispersed and fragmented at best. There are no community 2/26/2025 8:52 AM
services to speak of; a small church, overpriced food options, overpriced gas. Fire Station that
charges residents to service the interstate. No schools, parks, no community center, no
medical (other than the fire station), no dedicated police force. Calling it a community is a
stretch. STRs impact residents with noise occasionally. And,when unvetted guests cause
problems,the response time for police is unacceptable.
15 Positively bringing in business to our small town businesses 2/24/2025 2:34 PM
16 Only outside of Suncadia. Ronald rental for example where we stayed on our honeymoon,was 2/24/2025 11:16 AM
directly in the middle of a quiet neighborhood&it felt uncomfortable, since we don't live far,
and imagined if this was our neighborhood it would be really uncomfortable having strangers
coming and going all the time.
17 They don't care about the community,they come for a weekend and don't think about much 2/24/2025 10:28 AM
else.
18 Visitors treat our area like their personal playground without regard to our environment and the 2/23/2025 6:40 PM
people who live here. I am appalled by the amount of garbage and the disregard for traffic laws.
19 Absolutely! There is a complete change in the quietness of Cie Elum and the traffic during the 2/23/2025 5:37 PM
summer months along with 190 is catastrophic. Our lakes, streams and trails are covered with
litter.
20 Lack of knowing your neighbors as well 2/21/2025 10:06 AM
21 We don't know our neighbors 2/20/2025 3:26 PM
22 Strangers in&out is a safety risk. People not knowing or following communities rules. 2/20/2025 9:08 AM
23 separates us 2/20/2025 7:17 AM
24 Frustration with owners because their rentals add noise, safety issues (fire), and more vehicles 2/20/2025 12:24 AM
using our roads.
25 We are in a high value STIR area. The divide of"renters or residents"is real. Not invested in 2/19/2025 9:25 PM
helping each other in remote areas, no respect of ownership or stewardship, and a sense of"I
paid for the weekend I can do what I want"is clear.
26 there is no sense of community at all. 2/19/2025 3:28 PM
27 we are losing our full time neighbors. 90%of house purchases are AirBNB/VRBO 2/19/2025 12:08 PM
28 Who are my neighbors?Sense of reliance on community is gone. 2/19/2025 8:32 AM
29 Locals can't afford homes, generational families leaving due to housing/income disparity 2/18/2025 9:00 PM
30 I'm responding as just an observer. I've been in my house since 1978. 2/18/2025 8:13 PM
31 With more people visiting for short periods of time from out of town,fewer people will live in the 2/18/2025 12:03 PM
local communities. Therefore, sense of community is reduced.We don't know our neighbors.
32 Non locals living in the neighborhood 2/18/2025 11:29 AM
33 The guests tend to not respect nature. They leave garbage, don't listen to the burn ban, less 2/17/2025 10:18 PM
locals to build relationships and a sense of community with.
34 They are loud. 2/17/2025 10:01 PM
35 absentee owners don't care 2/17/2025 9:49 PM
36 Lack of full time residency increases issues with disrespect for the community. 2/17/2025 6:20 PM
37 Strangers moving around and not following community rules and road damage 2/17/2025 5:48 PM
38 Regular neighbors can get to know each other. Different renters doesn't help people come 2/17/2025 1:11 PM
together
39 they don't care 2/17/2025 12:49 PM
40 We don't have many at this time but definitely impacts closest neighbors 2/16/2025 4:01 PM
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41 Less people living in the homes, actual neighbors. 2/16/2025 8:16 AM
42 Don't get to know the renters 2/15/2025 6:17 PM
43 No for me in my neighborhood, but I can see how it could affect some neighborhoods with 2/15/2025 10:36 AM
more full-time residence.
44 I'm lucky to live on Romans Court, which is 100% owned occupied 100%of the time. Our 2/14/2025 7:50 PM
experience is very different than our neighbors who live among STRs. We have had two friends
in upper Hyak sell in the past year due to frustration with STR neighbors.
45 People don't understand what our communites are like and don't respect our way of life 2/14/2025 3:05 PM
46 How can you build relationships with your neighbors when you're surrounded by vacant 2/13/2025 8:29 PM
homes?
47 More out of town visitors. No real community exists because people don't live there. 2/13/2025 1:34 PM
48 Prevents one from flourishing 2/13/2025 11:52 AM
49 Must be managed at the local level for accountability 2/13/2025 6:42 AM
50 STRs= not my problem, gone tomorrow 2/13/2025 12:09 AM
51 We don't know the people who are staying there. 2/12/2025 8:36 PM
52 Tough to know your neighbors -but there's still a sense of owners looking out for property 2/12/2025 8:10 PM
integrity
53 Short term people do not respect the community. 2/12/2025 4:54 PM
54 STR have no respect for our neighborhood, new neighbors every weekend, not a sense of 2/12/2025 4:51 PM
community. I have 7 STR around my home in Upper County.
55 They don't contribute to it and don't care about local neighbors 2/12/2025 4:37 PM
56 People don't know and talk to each other when out as much. 2/12/2025 2:49 PM
57 It dilutes the sense of community because there are less people consistently around 2/12/2025 2:34 PM
58 Loud, noisy drunks. Rude and disrespectful 2/12/2025 2:16 PM
59 Brought the community together as most of my neighbors are against short term rentals. 2/12/2025 1:01 PM
60 They do not care about the rules of the community because it wo t affect them after they 2/12/2025 12:49 PM
leave.
61 More transient people who don't care for the community 2/12/2025 12:44 PM
62 Hard to get to know neighbors to build sense of community. We watch out for each other at the 2/12/2025 12:01 PM
Pass.
63 Disregard for neighbors 2/12/2025 11:32 AM
64 No pride of ownership 2/12/2025 10:38 AM
65 Endless stream of non-residents staying-partying disturbing the peace-no tracking of who is 2/12/2025 9:56 AM
staying there
66 New people filtering thru 2/12/2025 7:03 AM
67 Strangers that have no vested interest in the community 2/11/2025 7:22 PM
68 Don't know neighbors 2/11/2025 3:10 PM
69 Renters don't abide by community rules 2/11/2025 12:47 PM
70 Never know the people 2/11/2025 11:29 AM
71 We live in an HOA with specific rules, especially in the winter, which most renters either don't 2/11/2025 10:56 AM
know or don't care to follow.
72 strangers using facilities: less safety(including personal safety)for especially the minors in 2/11/2025 10:47 AM
public areas (pools etc)and on the roads. this is one of the reasons for a community like ours.
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73 Negative impact on community 2/11/2025 10:32 AM
74 More transient so less sense of community on our block 2/11/2025 9:25 AM
75 It's great that people in this region get to experience our great county and cities! 2/11/2025 9:24 AM
76 More like motel than community with transient population 2/11/2025 8:37 AM
77 STRs mean fewer houses of full-time residents that make the community, more rowdiness and 2/11/2025 8:28 AM
lack of interest in respecting the town/wider area,vacationers here to party and then leave.
78 Ruins the ambiance of the neighborhood 2/11/2025 8:06 AM
79 College rentals in my neighborhood. Lots of parties and noise. They move on before we can 2/11/2025 6:45 AM
get to know them.
80 Add to diversity of people in community. A positive affect. 2/10/2025 11:03 PM
81 The owners of the STR's are often absent and don't actually participate in the community. 2/10/2025 7:07 PM
They often expect the community to help policy their rental with no compensation to the
community for the added effort.
82 Don't know your neighbors. 2/10/2025 4:46 PM
83 Neighbors have sold to short term renters 2/10/2025 4:42 PM
84 Less full-time residents means less opportunity to build community 2/10/2025 3:42 PM
85 they are people that dont live in the community and only there for a short time so dont care 2/10/2025 2:06 PM
about what they do in a place they dont live in.
86 No respect for noise, rules of hoar, causes anger hostility towards owners 2/10/2025 8:00 AM
87 you may or may not have neighbors any given time. 2/10/2025 5:38 AM
88 Landlords make improvements and make visitors stays more enticong to visit longer 2/10/2025 2:24 AM
89 Less knowledge of who your neighbors are. 2/10/2025 2:00 AM
90 We love to too see folks having fun and families enjoying suncadia much more than non 2/9/2025 7:48 PM
present owner.
91 My community is mostly short-term rentals and vacation homes, so we do not get to know our 2/9/2025 7:01 PM
neighbors. However,we also own a vacation home and do not live here full time, so it is less
concerning at the moment.
92 There are more transient people and less community 2/9/2025 6:04 PM
93 Having long term tenants are what build a community not a one/two night stay 2/9/2025 4:36 PM
94 More unfamiliar faces at restaurants 2/9/2025 4:18 PM
95 Owners of STR's do not engage in the community nor do their renters. 2/9/2025 2:50 PM
96 Too many short term rentals means that a)driving up pricing so that locals can't afford to live 2/9/2025 2:35 PM
here and b)STRenters aren't as invested in the community long-term
97 Less owners up here 2/9/2025 12:54 PM
98 Renters don't care about the community; they just come from the west side to maraud around 2/9/2025 12:28 PM
in a way that they themselves would never allow in their own neighborhoodsM
99 Loud, entitled strangers in our small neighborhood makes us all on edge...ALMOST EVERY 2/9/2025 11:44 AM
SINGLE WEEKEND!! PLEASE establish limits and ceilings!!@
100 Random people instead of neighbors 2/9/2025 10:48 AM
101 It shouldn't be outside of Suncadia. There are ways to do this as we are concerned about 2/9/2025 10:44 AM
supply and demand as far as having too many short term rentals which then would hurt people
that live here and those that own short term rentals.
102 Less locals to crate friend groups 2/9/2025 10:29 AM
103 Less opportunity to connect with neighbors if the STR is primarily a rental property 2/9/2025 10:28 AM
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104 Brings in party crowds that are loud well past quiet hours. Just last night had to call security 2/9/2025 10:25 AM
twice and they weren't quiet until 130am
105 People are closed off, no one wants to engage with each other as to not engage with renters 2/9/2025 9:44 AM
106 There is no community 2/9/2025 9:39 AM
107 1 think obviously there are just more people you don't know but I would argue that could help 2/8/2025 9:14 PM
you connect with other members of the community if something needs to be addressed. I don't
think anyone wants to have an Airbnb that causes trouble with the neighbors and lots of the
time, it's not something the owners can control. Doesn't mean it shouldn't be allowed.
108 Don't know your neighbors 2/8/2025 6:01 PM
109 Seems obvious--fewer actual neighbors 2/8/2025 10:49 AM
110 Destroys the sense of community. A lot of loud people who don't appreciate our region and 2/8/2025 10:08 AM
trash everything.
111 Transient mentality 2/8/2025 9:25 AM
112 My Community is now a hotel 2/8/2025 7:53 AM
113 Lots of transient people in the community. Not fully vested in our 2/7/2025 9:11 PM
114 They are solely interested in profit, viewing any investment of time or resources as an erosion 2/7/2025 7:44 PM
of profit. The guests are often rude, unwilling to abide by basic courtesy(garbage, noise, and
parking)as they often don't care about consequences given their short stay.
115 Maybe, but mostly good, considering. Everyone knows us and how to find us so if there's any 2/7/2025 3:56 PM
issue we would hear about it. I am able to rent our apartment out to longtime full-time resident
/. resort employees renters (10+years)at below market rents because they help with the STIR
and property manager.
116 STIR Visitors don't care about community,they are here to do whatever it is they're here for 2/7/2025 3:12 PM
and go home.
117 Creates a transient population with no ties to the neighborhood. 2/7/2025 3:04 PM
118 Limit weeks or weekend to 1 month 2/7/2025 2:42 PM
119 more transient 2/7/2025 2:39 PM
120 There isn't a regular person at the home to get to know. There are constantly new people in 2/7/2025 2:11 PM
and out of the neighborhood so there isn't any"get to know your neighbor."
121 It becomes less of a community because STIR are permanent homes 2/7/2025 1:32 PM
122 People who are just here to party for the weekend do not contribute to a positive community 2/7/2025 11:50 AM
and are not respectful to the neighborhood or environment.
123 traffic, shooting recklessly in a residential neighborhood disrespectful use of recreational 2/7/2025 10:34 AM
vehicles
124 bringing strangers into the community, not respecting the people who live there in general. 2/7/2025 9:57 AM
Especially in communities where there is not security and the full time residences have to be
in business with the rentals
125 Some management companies don't care about certain fire codes and donl increase the sense 2/7/2025 9:22 AM
of community.
126 People coming and going not knowing who they are or what there up to 2/7/2025 8:52 AM
127 Very negatively. People who come out here, don't understand that voices cant', drink 2/7/2025 8:21 AM
excessively and then we have to use police and sheriffs to shut it down.
128 Negatively impacted the community feel with non-owners every weekend contributing nothing 2/7/2025 7:33 AM
to our area.
129 Changes inevitable. 2/6/2025 10:07 PM
130 Not as much of everyone sticking together and helping each other 2/6/2025 9:08 PM
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131 Some people do not respect other people's property. 2/6/2025 8:26 PM
132 You don't have neighbors you know. It's selfish short timers that believe they have the right to 2/6/2025 6:43 PM
be loud and disruptive.
133 The STIR renters have no interest in the community. Based upon my experience they are rude, 2/6/2025 6:11 PM
have an excessive sense of entitlement and flagrant"I font care"attitudes. There is no
incentive for them to have any respect for their actions. They will be gone in a few days.
134 Additional friendly faces to enjoy what we have to offer. Our neighbor has rented for years and 2/6/2025 4:52 PM
developed regular renters that we enjoyed.
135 1 rent my home in Ellensburg on the weekends to make ends meet 2/6/2025 4:09 PM
136 When strangers invade our communities with their rude behavior, it is difficult to enjoy our 2/6/2025 3:41 PM
peaceful mountain homes. They let their dogs poop on private property and don't clean up after
them, let their children sled down an active roadway, and generallymake life uneasant for the
locals.
137 Noisy, party's leave garbage everywhere 2/6/2025 3:33 PM
138 The neighborhood culturally has people in it. The local businesses have more visitors and are 2/6/2025 2:52 PM
thriving. STRs ensure homes are not just owned by the wealthy. If STIRS are restricted you will
see less revenues to local business and Suncadia will benefit. Only the uber rich will own
homes and visit the area. Less visitors equals less business.
139 It promotes community, better than empty cabins. Short term rentals are fully insured and, in 2/6/2025 2:36 PM
this area(Cie Elum, Roslyn, Ronald)the renters typically are paying a premium and are
therefore thoughtful, responsible guests who enjoy the area. There always are bad apples, but
that is true among permanent residents, too.
140 All the houses around me now short term rentals 2/6/2025 2:29 PM
141 If you are renting a house or a condo generally you are coming with a bunch of friends to have 2/6/2025 2:25 PM
a good time...that's what vacation is for many people...add in alcohol and the outcome is a
loud group of people having a good time...great for them...but not so good for permanent
homeowners and long term renters
142 1 lost my long term rental of two years so that my landlord could make it a short term rental. 2/6/2025 2:10 PM
As a full time ski area employee housing has been a serious issue for a lot of us.
143 Constant new people that do not respect the peace of the neighborhood, including speeding 2/6/2025 2:04 PM
during winter conditions, parking in areas that block road access, and disrupting the quiet life.
144 Less neighborly, more traffic, less care for the properties. 2/6/2025 1:27 PM
145 Whole streets of house just sit empty and a lot of the time. 2/6/2025 10:56 AM
146 My neighborhood in Snoqualmie Pass is almost entirely short term rentals where I do not see 2/6/2025 10:35 AM
the owners ever
147 Short term rentals, rentals of most any kind, often lack community & neighborhood 2/6/2025 10:10 AM
involvement. Home owners are more invested in the neighborhood and condition of the home.
148 Fore the worse 2/6/2025 10:08 AM
149 From my experience those who own short term rentals use it as a way to make extra income. 2/6/2025 9:44 AM
They don't contribute to the wellbeing of the community and only want a specific aesthetic.
I've witnessed local children being yelled at for playing in the street"ruining my renters
experience".
150 No one is renting houses or rooms to ski staff because they make more money with Airbnb 2/6/2025 9:39 AM
and Vacasa
151 They reduce the sense of community compared to having a long term renter who actually lives 2/6/2025 9:36 AM
in the community.
152 community pride and neighbor to neighbor relationships 2/6/2025 9:22 AM
153 Our community is supportive of STR's as they bring happy guests who want to enjoy their time 2/6/2025 8:56 AM
away from home.
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154 Difficult to get to know real neighbors 2/6/2025 8:55 AM
155 They have no commitment to property 2/6/2025 8:52 AM
156 Fulltime resident home sales in the past 5 yrs have primarily been tumed into vacation rentals. 2/6/2025 8:49 AM
Many residents left when they couldn't guarantee that the fire dept and EMTs could even get to
their homes, because of illegal street parking.
157 Not prepared for environment 2/6/2025 8:45 AM
158 1 don't have any neighbors I know or trust. 2/6/2025 8:41 AM
159 Strangers walking through the neighborhood, I can't let my kid go out and play due to all the 2/6/2025 8:40 AM
strangers. They lack common knowledge of living in a snowy environment and make unsafe
choices that could harm themselves or others.
160 1 no longer have any neighbors in my cul de sac 2/6/2025 8:37 AM
161 They have ruined Snoqualmie Pass, increased rental rates. Brought in a never ending stream 2/6/2025 8:37 AM
of people who aren't invested in the community
162 Community members who know their neighbor create bonds and connections. Strangers 2/6/2025 8:24 AM
coming and going, isolates the people who live there permanently.
163 Many locals have been pushed out due to costs. Too much partying in small neighborhoods. 2/6/2025 8:21 AM
164 If I could have rented a home here a year or two ago I would have neighbors to connect with 2/6/2025 8:17 AM
and they would have helpful people living next door instead of random people in and out of the
property.
165 Crowds and noise with little respect for properties 2/6/2025 8:15 AM
166 there is no community because everyone is a weekender 2/6/2025 8:00 AM
167 Often, the owner is not onsite or active in the community so they don't actually know their 2/6/2025 7:43 AM
neighborhood or the impact that is causing on the community
168 1 don't have any immediate neighbors that are full time. 2/6/2025 7:37 AM
169 Neighbors are annoyed by some of them. Bad feelings are discussed. 2/6/2025 7:33 AM
170 They weaken the community greatly. 2/6/2025 7:29 AM
171 You don't know your neighbors 2/6/2025 7:26 AM
172 Uncomfortable feeling with unknowns walking around the neighborhood. 2/5/2025 10:27 PM
173 Don't recognize people walking by our house 2/5/2025 10:05 PM
174 Less community and small town feel 2/5/2025 9:10 PM
175 They replace a community member with a business that contributes nothing to its neighbors 2/5/2025 6:41 PM
176 There are some that aren't managed as well as others. Maybe they don't do as good of a job 2/5/2025 6:24 PM
with explaining some of the community or county regulations
177 It's had a negative impact. Too much noise and it has created distrust 2/5/2025 5:54 PM
178 You don't even know your neighbors and who belongs or not for crime related incidents 2/5/2025 4:28 PM
179 They are not homes with owners that put down roots 2/5/2025 2:30 PM
180 What community?All areas have been bought out by non locals 2/5/2025 12:19 PM
181 STR visitors litter my neighborhood DAILY, drive vehicles not suitable for our weather and 2/5/2025 11:15 AM
cause accidents regularly AND leave vehicles in the ROW instead of moving driveway snow
and parking on their STR property. STR property owners allow visitors to drive 3 wheelers,
quads, motorcycles, and side by side that are not street legal on our county roads, beach, and
trailswhere it is illegal to do so.
182 Too many new/different people in&out 2/5/2025 9:17 AM
183 We have many in our neighborhood. It brings upwards of 25 guests per home. They get loud, 2/5/2025 9:15 AM
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have outdoor fires during our Bum Bans, animals off leash running around, garbage left out and
dogs and bears get into it. Trespassing and taking over our community beach on the Yakima
River common area. Making it unusable for my children during the times they are here. Leaving
trash at the beach on the river. The list goes on. Just extremely frustrating.
184 They put neighbors on point to deal with the renters. Late parties, dogs barking and running 2/5/2025 8:36 AM
loose, having camp fires and fireworks during the summer...
185 You don't know your neighbors anymore 2/5/2025 8:33 AM
186 With neighbors consistantly changing,we are unable to create and keep a working relationship 2/5/2025 8:17 AM
with those we live near. When teh neighborhood consistantly changes,you are unable to create
a safe environment for teh kids, pets, livestock. You never know who is going to show up next
or what their intentions are.
187 It brings in people that are more prone to crime, violence, &drugs. 2/5/2025 8:13 AM
188 Going only based on the long term rental next door, I no longer know who my neighbor is. 2/5/2025 8:01 AM
189 STIR customers invade our neighborhood with no concern for the people who live here. They 2/5/2025 7:45 AM
ride ATVs or snow machines through the neighborhood at all hours. They play music outside
loudly at all hours. They allow their aggressive pets to roam freely. And they overfill the
garbage cans leaving it for bears to get into.
190 Transient nature of STIR erode neighborly communication as any attempt to remind renters of 2/5/2025 7:29 AM
the rules they did not read or did not intend to follow is met with outrage and owner says to call
police rather than taking any responsibility to intervene.
191 Strange vehicle/people walking in our community. Driving to fast though neighborhoods. Public 2/5/2025 7:16 AM
intoxication. Strangers coming to our door at odd hours wanting to borrow tools, kitchen
appliances, not furnished in rental.
192 No longer neighbors. Especially up in Hyak it has gotten worse to the point that every weekend 2/5/2025 7:09 AM
is a new party house popping up.
193 People coming and going have no tie to the community and the property owner is concerned 2/5/2025 7:09 AM
with keeping the unit occupied for revenue. Families and locals are more prone to move away
since housing and rent prices continue to increase yet economic opportunity in Ellensburg
remains fairly stagnant.
194 1 believe short-term rentals negatively affect the sense of community in my neighborhood 2/5/2025 7:03 AM
because they replace long-term neighbors with a constant flow of tourists who have no
investment in the area. The beach, once a place for locals to gather and connect, is now
overcrowded with short-term visitors who don't respect or understand the community's values.
With so many temporary guests,there's no opportunity to build relationships, and the
neighborhood starts to feel more like a commercialized resort than a real home.
195 Way less neighborhood kids, and for someone with kids,that sucks. 2/5/2025 7:02 AM
196 My neighborhood is always a rotating group of strangers who treat the area like their own 2/5/2025 6:47 AM
personal playground/party ground without any respect for those of us who live here full time.
197 Its spring break party all year long! 2/5/2025 6:32 AM
198 renters have no clue on HOA rules 2/5/2025 6:27 AM
199 We started community meetings i 2/5/2025 2:25 AM
200 My community has seen an exodus of residents as short term rentals have become more 2/4/2025 10:54 PM
common than long term rentals or home ownership
201 If it is owned by a big corporation out of town or the state then the property can become trashy 2/4/2025 10:42 PM
looking(long grass/trash around house)or have problem tenants. You also don't really get to
know your neighbor that way, so that can cause a sense of unease. But if the owner lives in
town and is a face seen often then I think that will ease that concern.
202 Given citizen the opportunity to better financially support themselves by offering part of their 2/4/2025 10:00 PM
property up as short term rentals
203 Never know who is coming and going at rentals 2/4/2025 9:46 PM
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204 Visitors are great but they are not here for more than a few days in a year. 2/4/2025 9:14 PM
205 Wild parties,trespassing and non-compliant to fire 6 risks 2/4/2025 9:10 PM
206 Sense of community is lost. 2/4/2025 8:25 PM
207 Having to control noise,traffic/speeding, continuity of use and inability to develop relationships 2/4/2025 8:22 PM
208 Less people who actually live in neighborhood 2/4/2025 8:22 PM
209 There are too many short term rentals to have a sense of community 2/4/2025 8:21 PM
210 1 live in a long standing, tight knit community grasslands. There have been an increase of 2/4/2025 8:10 PM
airbnb in the area, even some owners who bought the house specially for that. Know we have
out of state people speeding through our close knit neighborhood, they leave their dogs outside
barking for hours, and party in our quite neighborhood.
211 Makes it less than a community and more commercial. 2/4/2025 8:04 PM
212 Neighbors are transient 2/4/2025 7:48 PM
213 There are gaps in the community where short term rentals are,the people there are not 2/4/2025 7:35 PM
involved at all in the community yet they hold strong opinions about the area and feel entitled
to change things about it.
214 There is no longer a neighborhood feel. People don't care about taking care of where they live 2/4/2025 7:31 PM
or getting to know neighbors in a friendly way because they know they're not there for long.
215 Negatively 2/4/2025 7:30 PM
216 Creating a transient environment that doesn't care about the cimmunity 2/4/2025 7:24 PM
217 Less locals around and more empty property during the week 2/4/2025 7:23 PM
218 No one is home full time 2/4/2025 7:13 PM
219 Ownership usually helps with a sense of community 2/4/2025 7:10 PM
220 Renters in our community don't follow our hoa rules. 2/4/2025 7:10 PM
221 Too many visitors that are in neighborhoods don't contribute to feeling of belonging to 2/4/2025 7:03 PM
community causing negative impact.
222 People come and go with no pride in the neighborhood 2/4/2025 6:51 PM
223 1 have personally seen LESS buy in, in the community. Certain short term rental owners are 2/4/2025 6:40 PM
dismissive and at times complicit in noise, trespassing, and privacy issues.
224 Less neighborly 2/4/2025 6:31 PM
225 It has not as yet, but unless owners are nearby, it sure could. 2/4/2025 6:26 PM
226 Lots of local people having to leave the community in search of affordable housing 2/4/2025 6:25 PM
227 Loss of community 2/4/2025 6:22 PM
228 Renters don't socialize with locals 2/4/2025 6:13 PM
229 Both of my direct neighbors accidentally sold to people who are STR. They didn't intend on it, 2/4/2025 6:11 PM
but the buyers were deceitful. So, now, all of my surrounding neighbors change every
weekend. It is awful. I loved my previous full time neighbors.
230 We never know who belongs and who doesn't 2/4/2025 6:09 PM
231 Empty homes,visitors not inclined to meet neighbors 2/4/2025 5:52 PM
232 No sense of community, responsibility. 2/4/2025 5:44 PM
233 more noise, disrespect to the neighborhood and surrounding area 2/4/2025 5:39 PM
234 We have a very tight community and those people doing short-term rentals. Do not respect our 2/4/2025 5:31 PM
speed limits and use our resources.
235 1 no longer live next to a STR.When I did, it affected my parking(people parking in my private 2/4/2025 5:27 PM
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driveway)using my trash bin, and noise. I have also had issues when they bring a dog, not
everytime but I have had issues in the past because I have 2 dogs, with being asked to keep
my dogs inside because theirs isn't friendly. There seems sometimes,to be an expectation of
the permanent people to change and adapt to vacationers. Not always but enough that it is a
noticeable issue.
236 The majority of the community doesn't want them so that causes friction with the few who do. 2/4/2025 5:27 PM
237 Less community members involved with everyday life. We serve travelers not residents. 2/4/2025 5:26 PM
238 Community members living in residential housing are the backbone of 2/4/2025 5:21 PM
239 Parking, garbage, trespassing, strain on LEO's 2/4/2025 5:02 PM
240 Pitted neighbors against each other. 2/4/2025 5:01 PM
241 Don't who my neighbor is from day to day 2/4/2025 5:01 PM
242 It's no longer a neighborhood if there's constantly strangers next door 2/4/2025 4:57 PM
243 Need to gate and extra security cameras 2/4/2025 4:47 PM
244 Much less secure and higher crime due to ever changing flow of people who have no 2/4/2025 4:38 PM
accountability if there are problems. It feels less like a community and more like a motel, not
as much of a place I would choose to live in.
245 Not as many positive interactions 2/4/2025 4:36 PM
246 People trespassing and loudness thru the nite 2/4/2025 4:25 PM
247 Lack of pride of ownership. Dont seem to care about people who don't rent out their house. Its 2/4/2025 4:24 PM
a party every weekend for the renter and we get to listen to them
248 Rude and noisy 2/4/2025 4:11 PM
249 1 like that my neighborhood is empty except weekends and some of the summer. More privacy 2/4/2025 4:01 PM
for me.
250 Not knowing who is staying next door on a day to day or weekly bases 2/4/2025 3:57 PM
251 Transient population with little regard for the community well-being 2/4/2025 3:47 PM
252 Always strangers 2/4/2025 3:42 PM
253 When neighbors and in-and-out, there is no sense of community. Just people coming and 2/4/2025 3:40 PM
going.
254 Of course a full-time neighbor will be either a lot better, or a lot worse, than a flow of different 2/4/2025 3:25 PM
folks. That said, most vacationers are usually happy to be there.
255 Don't know your neighbors,just an ever rotating group of strangers. Lots of noise in an 2/4/2025 3:15 PM
otherwise quiet area.
256 They speed in our neighborhood with no respect for the animals 2/4/2025 3:08 PM
257 Short term rentals are a nightmare for a community. Our street frequently has uncared for 2/4/2025 2:56 PM
rental properties.
258 Less cohesion, more frustration over neighbors with short term rentals not abiding by rules or 2/4/2025 2:47 PM
noise ordinances.
259 Strain on our water systems on our roads ect 2/4/2025 2:35 PM
260 Concerned about safety of our young grandchildren since we have no idea who is renting from 2/4/2025 2:24 PM
day to day. We now have too many revolving door strangers next door instead of"neighbors"
no longer our neighborhood!
261 Noise 2/4/2025 2:10 PM
262 They are a pain!! 2/4/2025 2:10 PM
263 To much traffic 2/4/2025 2:06 PM
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264 they do not pay attention to homeowners policies, and are noisy with a dons-care attitude 2/4/2025 2:05 PM
265 They weaken the sense of community within a neighborhood 2/4/2025 1:54 PM
266 They do not obey community CC&Rs 2/4/2025 1:45 PM
267 Speeding on our private road, congestion, noise. garbage 2/4/2025 1:44 PM
268 More garbage left around and abuse of the area 2/4/2025 1:41 PM
269 Trespass and fire works 2/4/2025 1:38 PM
270 Always have new group not following rules, party on the weekend and weeklong visits. No 2/4/2025 1:36 PM
respect
271 ironically, it bring more life into our neighborhood which has a lot of folks with second homes, 2/4/2025 1:34 PM
so it brings greater sense of community and life
272 Creates a transient communities and limits ability to establish relationships that make up a 2/4/2025 1:33 PM
neighborhood.
273 You have unformilliar people in your area that don't follow your community rules and tend not to 2/4/2025 1:23 PM
respect other home owners properties
274 Not caring about the overall community 2/4/2025 1:16 PM
275 They certainly can in certain communities. I think most str in our county would be more rural 2/4/2025 1:11 PM
homes in the foothills and lees so in the city.
276 Leaving trash out for bears, burning during burn bans, off leash dogs coming into our property 2/4/2025 12:59 PM
and attacking our dogs
277 Guess it brings us together to focus on a common enemy. 2/4/2025 12:57 PM
278 1 have random people walking by house. I know who my neighbors are and it's different people 2/4/2025 12:56 PM
all of the time. Letting their dogs run off leash and kids climbing on my fence.
279 More disrespectful people 2/4/2025 12:51 PM
280 Loud , disrespectful, not invested into the neighborhood 2/4/2025 12:48 PM
281 Having strangers coming and going every weekend doesn't give you a sense of community. 2/4/2025 12:46 PM
282 It's educating renter every weekend/holiday of the rules, no fires , no fireworks, no ATVs and 2/4/2025 12:46 PM
guitar times. The only enforcement is the sheriffs department that is all ready spread to thin.
Most renter don't care about the rules and that is destroying the sense of community and
affecting are standard of living.
283 Less friendly 2/4/2025 12:33 PM
284 Non local a-holes 2/4/2025 12:32 PM
285 Short term renters have reduced respect, if any, for other property owners including parking, 2/4/2025 12:14 PM
speeding, noise and local/natural resources.
286 Accountability in behavior 2/4/2025 12:08 PM
287 Strangers staying in homes in our neighborhood is very weird. Most of these are tech and 2/4/2025 12:05 PM
bachelor parties, so men.
288 less involvement in the community 2/4/2025 12:01 PM
289 They reduce the feelings of community and should be allowed only in"tourist/hotel districts" 2/4/2025 11:58 AM
290 Parking issues, Noise issues, lack of community respect. Trespassing. 2/4/2025 11:40 AM
291 Created a division among members 2/4/2025 11:33 AM
292 We get to know our neighbors and consider them somewhat family. The increase of STR's 2/4/2025 11:23 AM
leads to becoming more isolated in the place we live. Visitors don't care about the
neighborhood. They care about having a good time. I'm not opposed to STR's, but there must
be better monitoring and regulations.
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293 Constant new tenants and no neighbors that are actually there contributing to community 2/4/2025 10:44 AM
294 1 don't have any STRs in MY neighborhood but agree for the community in general 2/4/2025 10:31 AM
295 Generational families have moved away because STR, new strangers every weekend, owners 2/4/2025 10:29 AM
never around
296 Controversy in the HOA 2/4/2025 9:22 AM
297 Close knit gated hoa invaded every weekend 2/4/2025 9:19 AM
298 Rude strangers as neighbors every weekend rather than stable neighborhood 2/4/2025 8:36 AM
299 Parking issues 2/4/2025 8:28 AM
300 Negative impact on ownersas listed above 2/4/2025 8:11 AM
301 Loss of community, massive traffic increase,trespassing, garbage 2/4/2025 7:59 AM
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Q10 Have you experienced any disturbances or issues related to short-
term rentals in your neighborhood?
Answered: 876 Skipped: 19
Yes
No yy
P
If yes,please
explain
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes 5.14% 45
No 62.56% 548
If yes, please explain 32.31% 283
TOTAL 876
# IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN DATE
1 People having fires during burn ban season, even when signage is clearly posted. People 4/6/2025 10:53 PM
visiting partying and litering. Increase in drunk drivers and reckless activities.
2 It is down the road from us. 3/18/2025 10:51 AM
3 Brought in excessive RV's loud music and illegal campfires 3/17/2025 5:02 PM
4 Vacancies and lack of oversight of property 3/11/2025 7:34 PM
5 Noise and parking issues 3/11/2025 2:05 PM
6 Riding snowmobiles too late at night(disturbance of the peace)but honestly not as big of as 3/9/2025 9:50 PM
an issue with that as much as I have our neighbors who constantly do target practicing with
guns on a lot that's in a residential area but slightly higher enough to be far enough away to do
so legally. Like go to a range or something.
7 Traffic,trespass, bad attitudes abuse of resources 3/9/2025 8:45 PM
8 Noise and inappropriate outdoor fires 3/9/2025 12:29 PM
9 Off road vehicles operated by underage kids of renters,fireworks,fires 3/6/2025 9:54 AM
10 Noise 3/5/2025 10:59 PM
11 Fireworks when not allowed. They don't understand our wildfire problem. 3/5/2025 3:15 PM
12 parking @ Hyak 3/1/2025 8:42 AM
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13 Noise. Partying. Loud music. Parking in the street in hyak 2/26/2025 10:34 PM
14 only one home in our large neighborhood causes minor problems, mostly parking 2/25/2025 12:53 PM
15 Garbage! Speeding! Illegal parking(fire zones, disabled spaces, etc.) 2/23/2025 6:40 PM
16 Yes, Noise during the summer months is horrific with the Suncadia concerts 2/23/2025 5:37 PM
17 Noise disturbances or nuisances by visitors 2/22/2025 2:37 PM
18 Kids trespassing on our property from short term rentals 2/20/2025 3:26 PM
19 Trespassing on our property&using our lot as their"campground". Using or stealing firewood 2/20/2025 9:08 AM
stored on our property. Speeding on roads.
20 disrespectfulness 2/20/2025 7:17 AM
21 Noise, fire issues, garbage, aggressive drivers 2/20/2025 12:24 AM
22 Noise! They believe because they're in the woods, noise doesn't travel. STRs have built 2/19/2025 9:25 PM
speakers and outdoor areas to cater to clients, which beg to be used (no fault there)yet they're
utilization impacts residents.
23 we have constant trespassing that often requires us to hire people to fix situations caused by 2/19/2025 3:28 PM
renters.
24 The noise,the garbage 2/19/2025 2:31 PM
25 Parties and Noise. Hot tub is in the back of the house. Laughing and partying late into the 2/19/2025 12:08 PM
night. I have had to call the sherriff multiple times.
26 NOISE AND PARKING. Vacationers do not care about causing problems because they won't 2/19/2025 8:32 AM
be around long enough.
27 Apartment owner(4plex)doesn't screen his tenants... they are loud and one recently had major 2/18/2025 8:13 PM
criminal action taken on him.
28 There are ALOT of people not picking up after their dogs. Not sure if it is short term renters.... 2/18/2025 8:01 PM
29 Parking, partying late, misuse of neighborhood 2/18/2025 11:29 AM
30 Guests getting their vehicles stuck in our neighborhood be they aren't used to driving in snow 2/17/2025 10:18 PM
or mud. They block the road. Off leash, uncontrolled dogs. Having afire during a bum ban (the
scariest issue)
31 Noise 2/17/2025 10:01 PM
32 noise, tearing up roads,fires during fire season, disregard for rules 2/17/2025 9:49 PM
33 extreme noise from motorcycles racing and side by side on dirt bike tracks made on properties 2/17/2025 6:20 PM
and on private community roads that lack presence of surveillance and shown disrespect to
neighboring properties..
34 We have one next to our property and renters there were yelling at us and interfering with our 2/17/2025 4:03 PM
weekend when they weren't informed on what we were doing.
35 Noise and garbage 2/17/2025 3:24 PM
36 They do not respect any rules 2/17/2025 12:49 PM
37 Renters not knowing and following HOA rules 2/16/2025 4:01 PM
38 Speeding in the neighborhood, theft. 2/16/2025 8:16 AM
39 Late night noise and lights 2/15/2025 6:17 PM
40 Noise, overflow parking, dog poop 2/15/2025 8:27 AM
41 STIR have walked under our roof and tried to forge our creek to get to sno park, have let their 2/14/2025 7:50 PM
off-leash dogs run at ours and our child, and have sledded and played on our property and then
argued with us that it didn't belong to anyone.
42 Not following city/county laws, disrespect for neighbors &community 2/14/2025 3:05 PM
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43 Lack of respect for locals including: noise, poor parking, speeding on local roads etc 2/13/2025 8:29 PM
44 Illegal parking, loose animals, car accidents, injuries due to poor choice of"play"areas and 2/13/2025 11:52 AM
more
45 Late,late night noise 2/13/2025 12:09 AM
46 Parking in my driveway,tents set up in my yard, people running though my property, 2/12/2025 8:36 PM
disrespect to our community.
47 Loud 2/12/2025 7:47 PM
48 Vehicles driving fast, no respect for burn ban, outside noise after 10 pm. 2/12/2025 4:54 PM
49 Not respectful of burn bans, dogs run unleased, vehicles driving fast, noise after quite time 2/12/2025 4:51 PM
(10:00 pm)
50 Garbage left out a week before pickup which is against covenants, parties flowing into the road 2/12/2025 4:37 PM
with no re GF and to move, sledding in an unsafe road blocking traffic, rude people, late loud
music and parties
51 Parking impacts street and access. Drivers and renters don't care about neighbors. 2/12/2025 2:49 PM
52 parking in our driveway, partying well past 1AM, property damage 2/12/2025 2:34 PM
53 Loud, aggressive drunks, disrespectful to community members and property. 2/12/2025 2:16 PM
54 Brought the community together as most of my neighbors are against STIR. 2/12/2025 1:01 PM
55 No parking in the member area because short term people think they can park anywhere 2/12/2025 12:49 PM
56 Stolen property. 2/12/2025 12:44 PM
57 Too many cars, garbage, trespassing. 2/12/2025 12:01 PM
58 Reckless driving 2/12/2025 11:32 AM
59 Partying, noise, parking issues, fires outside 2/12/2025 9:56 AM
60 Mistaking wrong house/driveway,trespassing 2/12/2025 7:03 AM
61 A short term renter came on our property to sled because of materials left in the house by the 2/11/2025 7:36 PM
agency.We politely asked them to change the paperwork and it hasn't happened since.
62 Loud music, unleashed dogs 2/11/2025 5:30 PM
63 One time there were quite a few cars parked along the road, but talked with the homeowner 2/11/2025 4:46 PM
and have had no additional issues
64 Noise and light pollution after 10pm. Dogs in our yard leaving waste/garbage; dogs have also 2/11/2025 3:10 PM
broke thru our screen door to come in our house.A huge dog (120lbs)was loose when we were
on our normal walk around neighborhood and tried to attack our Vizsla. Naked girl at
Bachelorette party (extremely drunk women loud in hot tub) ; several times our sound bar has
been high-jacked our sound bar and loud music has blared in our home at 3am
65 Renters have used my driveway for parking without permission 2/11/2025 12:47 PM
66 Guests at a rental were shooting off the deck,which crossed a roadway below. Not only was it 2/11/2025 10:56 AM
unsafe, our HOA does not allow discharge of firearms.
67 Driving too fast, drinking and cannabis use at pool, park where children are because short term 2/11/2025 10:32 AM
renters see it like a party not a community
68 Dog poop. Garbage. Trespass. Theft of fire wood 2/11/2025 8:37 AM
69 Noise, belligerent behavior, lights on 24/7 2/11/2025 8:06 AM
70 Illegal fires, noise, parking issues 2/11/2025 6:45 AM
71 Renters do dangerous things like park illegally making it hard for emergency vehicles to pass. 2/10/2025 7:07 PM
Leave garbage out unsecured for animals to get into. Light off fireworks during burn bans
72 Noise. Being inconsiderate of neighboring homes 2/10/2025 4:46 PM
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73 Noise and stress to water and sewer systems 2/10/2025 4:42 PM
74 Noise, loose animals 2/10/2025 2:41 PM
75 trespassing due to lack of knowledge of the area, loud noise from parties at rentals, lack of 2/10/2025 2:06 PM
respect for owners
76 Having to ask for help for garbage left out for bears, noise level past time,fire pits left on all 2/10/2025 8:00 AM
night, parking in street etc
77 noise and overflow parking 2/10/2025 5:38 AM
78 Noise or parties. Not abusive or too often but 10 in summer is early for some groups. 2/9/2025 7:48 PM
79 Noise, parking issues. 2/9/2025 7:01 PM
80 Noise, late night parties 2/9/2025 6:04 PM
81 Noise trespass and parking issues 2/9/2025 4:36 PM
82 Part time.Also speeding in the neighborhood 2/9/2025 2:50 PM
83 Parking and gsrbage 2/9/2025 12:54 PM
84 Police come because of noise and trash, drinking and druges 2/9/2025 12:28 PM
85 Campfires, fireworks, drones,trespassing, late loud parties, drugs and drinking. It goes on. 2/9/2025 11:44 AM
PLEASE establish limits and enforce them!
86 Noise 2/9/2025 10:54 AM
87 Living full time in a community that has a large amount of short term rentals. HO do not 2/9/2025 10:54 AM
communicate rules which cause disturbances, damage and high fire risk.HO rely on security or
law enforcement to manage their retails.
88 Just some people that were being loud, late, security came and they settled down 2/9/2025 10:29 AM
89 Late night parties, loud until early hours in the morning, pets being allowed to crap on my 2/9/2025 10:25 AM
property and not picked up
90 Noise 2/9/2025 10:19 AM
91 Late night parties 2/9/2025 10:14 AM
92 We had a renter barge into our home thinking it was there rental! Posted rules around noise 2/9/2025 9:44 AM
and property lines, pet policies seen to be ignored by many people.
93 Noise drunken people 2/9/2025 9:39 AM
94 Placing their garbage in my garbage cans because owner requires them to haul it away 2/8/2025 6:01 PM
95 Noise after hours 2/8/2025 10:53 AM
96 Loss of full-time residents (so loss of neighborhood)and parking 2/8/2025 10:49 AM
97 Trash, noise,fire danger 2/8/2025 10:08 AM
98 Noise 2/8/2025 9:25 AM
99 The very rare noise complaint. Maybe once per uear 2/8/2025 7:53 AM
100 Parking, garbage, road blockages 2/8/2025 7:53 AM
101 Noise, increased traffic. Not following rules-outdoor fire burn bans 2/7/2025 9:11 PM
102 Parking and blocking snow clearing and emergency vehicles. Garbage left in road. Walking 2/7/2025 7:44 PM
dogs that defecate on road or in yards without cleaning up. Owners ignoring covenants and
obstructing HOAs. Sledding on my driveway or trespassing through my yard to get to trail
103 Fire during summer months 2/7/2025 4:28 PM
104 Trespassing,fast driving, attitudes, 2/7/2025 3:18 PM
105 Loud parties into early morning hours and when politely asked to be quiet they refused and we 2/7/2025 3:12 PM
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had no one to contact other that Kittitas sheriff.
106 Noise, parking, disregard for neighbors well being. 2/7/2025 3:04 PM
107 late night noise,fire during ban 2/7/2025 2:39 PM
108 People shooting guns on the property 2/7/2025 1:32 PM
109 Large parties of multiple people needing the request of the fire department. Dogs running 2/7/2025 11:50 AM
around and pooping in our yard. Trash left behind in community.
110 skeet shooting, trespassing, reckless use of and speeding utvs, motorcycles and snowmobiles 2/7/2025 10:34 AM
111 Drunk indivduals, getting hurt, fires in a level 8 fire zone, garbage, overflow of septic systems 2/7/2025 9:57 AM
because of an abuse of occupancy rates. f
112 Parking in the middle of the road during winter. 2/7/2025 9:35 AM
113 People on my property 2/7/2025 8:52 AM
114 Noise and trespassing 2/7/2025 8:34 AM
115 I'm the HOA president, and once we had renters get so excited they shot the guns straight up 2/7/2025 8:21 AM
in the air. We were lucky no one was hurt.
116 Trespassing,theft and garbage left all over our street 2/7/2025 7:33 AM
117 Fires when there shouldn't be and general disrespect and noise throughout the evenings 2/7/2025 5:59 AM
118 Trying to quiet a party several times, keeping my family awake on a weeknight. Picking up dog 2/6/2025 10:36 PM
poop in my driveway because. Sending people out of my yard while they're doing a photo
shoot because they think they're at a resort and not in someone's home property.
119 Every once in a while there might be some roudy renters but never anything to crazy. 2/6/2025 10:23 PM
120 Parking problems, sledding in the middle of the road, being in unsafe areas, aka roof drops 2/6/2025 9:08 PM
with snow loads
121 just some parking issues. 2/6/2025 8:33 PM
122 Dog bite 2/6/2025 8:26 PM
123 People having illegal fires since they feel a cabin setting should have a firepit session. 2/6/2025 6:43 PM
124 Noise, speeding, dangerous activities, like sledding on the roads, parking where they interfere 2/6/2025 6:11 PM
with plowing and causing hazards on the road.
125 Constant trespassing, dogs off leash, feces in my yard and driveway 2/6/2025 4:19 PM
126 Both sides of me 2/6/2025 3:33 PM
127 Occasional noise from music or people gathered around fire pits. That said, permanent 2/6/2025 2:36 PM
residents'dogs barking can be similarly disturbing.
128 Walking thru our property to get to Suncadia trails kids playing at our basketball hoop and 2/6/2025 2:29 PM
jumping on our trampoline. Lots of dogs!!
129 We were woken up at 2a by a large group of young women looking for their lost friend and 2/6/2025 2:25 PM
hoping we had a flashlight or 2 they could borrow...we helped locate her as she had passed out
sitting behind one of the outbuildings at the local ski resort
130 Like I said above, dangerous driving, not respecting the people who live up there full time, 2/6/2025 2:04 PM
taking resources that locals need
131 Trespassing on our property, dangerous sledding activities on the street and adjoining 2/6/2025 1:27 PM
properties
132 Noise, overused public spaces and facilities 2/6/2025 12:54 PM
133 Large parties, trash unsecured around wildlife 2/6/2025 11:23 AM
134 A Dog jumped the fence and killed our Cat 2/6/2025 11:20 AM
135 People snow play on my private property. Park in road and then county grader and blower cant 2/6/2025 10:56 AM
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do as good job clearing do to blocked road. People have walked under my roofline where snow
sheds.
136 I've had people park in my parking spaces, shoot fireworks, and generally be a nuisance 2/6/2025 10:35 AM
137 Party noise from large groups 2/6/2025 10:30 AM
138 parking, sledding in the streets, garbage cans overflowing allowing animals to pillage 2/6/2025 9:47 AM
139 Off leash dogs have attacked our dog on two separate occasions. In winter we constantly have 2/6/2025 9:44 AM
short term rentals customers trespassing through our yard and our neighbors. 1 out of 3 STR
customers leave over flowing trash that then gets all over the neighborhood.
140 A Vacasa house fire. Staff knew there was electrical problems Kirsten with Vacasa knew the 2/6/2025 9:39 AM
kitchen island had faulty wiring and still let Families with KIDS rent the house. A month later
there was a fire.
141 They trespass. They let their dogs roam the neighborhood off leash(which is both a safety 2/6/2025 9:36 AM
hazard and a nuisance due to dog poop)
142 loud! late night parties in the hot tubs and outdoor decks. 2/6/2025 9:22 AM
143 Bonfires in wooded area during dry summer months 2/6/2025 9:17 AM
144 Large gatherings 2/6/2025 8:52 AM
145 Disturbances in my neighborhood are often caused by owners. 2/6/2025 8:51 AM
146 Disrespectful renters,trespassing, property damage, being blocked into my own driveway for 2/6/2025 8:49 AM
over 8hrs due to a massive party/ had to call 911; repeatedly warning children at the STR that
playing under a snow loaded roof line is extremely dangerous and will get you killed(need
policy that requires these for profit homes to follow same rules to protect uneducated people,
just like the ski area and all other businesses at the pass have to do); parking nightmares;
several garbage issue as wildlife get into cans left outside)
147 People sledding in middle of roads 2/6/2025 8:45 AM
148 They park everywhere. Leave trash around. And sled in the streets. No regard for their safety 2/6/2025 8:41 AM
or the safety of others.
149 People driving through neighborhood at high speeds on snow with children present 2/6/2025 8:40 AM
150 Str getting stuck not having vehicles equipped for snow, blocking snow blow pathways, 2/6/2025 8:37 AM
sledding down my driveway, parking in the street that need to be maintained
151 Noise and fireworks during burn bans 2/6/2025 8:37 AM
152 Noise from parties, garbage left behind 2/6/2025 8:37 AM
153 floodlights, noise 2/6/2025 8:26 AM
154 Rentals that allow 5 cars to spill out onto the road and late night loud parties 2/6/2025 8:24 AM
155 garbage left places, too many cars, noise complaints. 2/6/2025 8:21 AM
156 Noise 2/6/2025 8:15 AM
157 Multiple times I've trespassed on my property noise issues fires during burn bands, etc. etc. 2/6/2025 8:13 AM
158 Parking issues, late night noice violations 2/6/2025 8:07 AM
159 people treating the community like a hotel where someone else will clean up after them 2/6/2025 8:00 AM
160 People sledding on public streets, not following fire bans and endangering the community 2/6/2025 7:43 AM
161 Trash, dog shit, lack of respect, don't understand the dangers of larger machinery/snow 2/6/2025 7:37 AM
removal, constantly stuck in the road or even parking in front of my house/driveway, playing in
my yard, new years and stuff they pop confetti which I have an picking up for months,when
they get stuck they don't call the owners and things end up failing on the shoulders of their
neighbors. Be a good person- Rent your home full time to people that care about the
community
162 Noise. People sledding in the streets. Blocking streets. Parking problems. Trash overflowing. 2/6/2025 7:33 AM
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163 Tourists being dangerous and unaware of how intrusive they're being to full time residents. 2/6/2025 7:29 AM
164 Noise and garbage and parking 2/6/2025 7:26 AM
165 Late night noise increases when Airbnb's are occupied 2/6/2025 12:52 AM
166 Parking on the streets blocking driveways 2/5/2025 10:27 PM
167 Erotica river dancing 2/5/2025 6:41 PM
168 Kids sledding on roads. However, I used to sled on the roads where I grew up, so I get it. 2/5/2025 6:24 PM
Where I currently live, it's often an option to sled in roads, however. Where I grew up it only
snowed maybe a couple times a winter
169 Noise, public drunkenness, gunfire 2/5/2025 5:54 PM
170 Parking all over street and not parking properly 2/5/2025 4:28 PM
171 There is one right next door and not only are they noise but they don't care about the HOA 2/5/2025 2:44 PM
rules in our neighborhood.
172 Violence, trespassing, garbage dumping 2/5/2025 12:19 PM
173 1 live near Speelyi Beach and have to pick up garbage daily from STIR visitors. There are close 2/5/2025 11:15 AM
calls every weekend on the road with illegal off road vehicles on the county road I live on. STIR
visitors turn our narrow road into a 1 lane road when they leave their cars in the ROW because
they don't want to put effort into parking in the snow covered driveways.
174 Trespassing. Overflowing garbage attracting bears and other wildlife. 2/5/2025 9:26 AM
175 As stated in the above answer: Fires outside during burn bans, Loud music after 10PM until 2/5/2025 9:15 AM
4AM, trespassing on our private common areas utilizing all the space during the whole day.
Leaving trash behind on the beach. Excessive drinking, noise. One neighbor moved because
this behavior was nonstop.
176 Loud parties with to many people for the size of house,UTV's into the nights,fires and 2/5/2025 8:36 AM
fireworks during burn bans...
177 Trespass 2/5/2025 8:33 AM
178 Fewer people live full-time on the street of our vacation cabin 2/5/2025 8:09 AM
179 Loud music all night, driving ATVs and snowmobiles at night. 2/5/2025 7:45 AM
180 Aggressive dogs, garbage violations and noise 2/5/2025 7:29 AM
181 Loud noise in early morning hours. 2/5/2025 7:16 AM
182 In my community,we have a gated property to access the beach, but with so many short-term 2/5/2025 7:03 AM
rental guests coming and going, the gate is misused, making it frequently inoperable. These
visitors have no long-term stake in the neighborhood, so they often disregard the rules—riding
ATVs and snowmobiles throughout the property, ignoring speed limits, and disrupting the
peace. This constant turnover of people who don't respect or understand the community's
guidelines makes it feel less like a neighborhood and more like a rental property free-for-all.
183 Non-Stop Party's 2/5/2025 7:02 AM
184 Noise, littering, breaking rules, e.g. parking, and dogs off leash 2/5/2025 6:47 AM
185 Puking in yards screamong, not able to use the fire place and the emergency calls for dumb 2/5/2025 6:32 AM
things
186 ATV use, Traffic 2/5/2025 6:27 AM
187 We started community meetings for other reasons but this has been a major contention point 2/5/2025 2:25 AM
leading to negative interactions between locals. I believe the price of my home was inflated
due to short term rentals creating scarcity and purchase competition. Our town is the size of
most Texas neighborhoods so when there was a STIR trash clean up day on another street, all
were invited to join the cleanup.
188 Short term rental guests frequently treat the neighborhood as a resort. They launch illegal 2/4/2025 10:54 PM
fireworks, sled in streets, operate illegal vehicles on streets, and so forth
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189 Noise and traffic 2/4/2025 9:25 PM
190 Noise,trespassing, parking, 2/4/2025 9:14 PM
191 Fireworks in the middle of summer 2/4/2025 9:10 PM
192 Noise, unruly guests 2/4/2025 8:22 PM
193 Parking on street that makes for difficult snow removal 2/4/2025 8:22 PM
194 Parking for residents is consumed by renters. Increase in property theft. 2/4/2025 8:21 PM
195 Speeding, increased traffic, noise, disregard to family oriented environment. Taking away from 2/4/2025 8:10 PM
family to move in.
196 There are none. 2/4/2025 8:04 PM
197 Leaving garbage out attracting bears, illegal campfires in fire bans, illegal trash dumping 2/4/2025 7:35 PM
198 Noisy renters all times of the day and night with trashy looking places (lawns not watered or 2/4/2025 7:31 PM
mowed, garbage outside littering the driveway and yard, excessive cars parked all over the
street, animals that are loud and sometimes get loose)
199 Noise, parking issues, kids sledding down the middle of the streets 2/4/2025 7:24 PM
200 Noise garbage and loose dogs 2/4/2025 7:13 PM
201 Noise, trespassing, destruction to our private roads and communal property 2/4/2025 7:10 PM
202 Noise 2/4/2025 7:03 PM
203 1 live next to what I would describe as a party Air BnB. Constant noise and party music. The 2/4/2025 6:40 PM
County has been unable to help in terms of enforcing noise ordinances. The owners refuse to
address noise issues.
204 some STR's do not enforce quiet times. but most owners have quiet time in their leases. 2/4/2025 6:40 PM
205 Speeding! Confrontational 2/4/2025 6:31 PM
206 Dogs not on leash and trespassing on other's properties and the owners not cleaning up after 2/4/2025 6:14 PM
their dogs.
207 Fireworks and noise on holidays even with bans 2/4/2025 6:13 PM
208 Noise and threatening comments. Trespassing many, many times. Sheriff had to come to 2/4/2025 6:11 PM
assist someone out of my driveway. Trash being left and bears drag it everywhere. Privacy is
gone. Lookie Lou's on our property all the time. Had to get cameras all around. It is super
frustrating because we can't trust our place won't be prowled.
209 Trespassing on other's property, noise, fireworks and not being aware of bum bans 2/4/2025 6:09 PM
210 Extreme noise and parties, drug use 2/4/2025 5:52 PM
211 speeding, noise, trespassing, poor attitude 2/4/2025 5:39 PM
212 Only parking issues with 2 of the STRs in our neighborhood. 2/4/2025 5:36 PM
213 Open use of hard drugs, leaving garbage on the roads 2/4/2025 5:31 PM
214 1 covered in the previous question. 2/4/2025 5:27 PM
215 Trespassing, noise, garbage, speeding 2/4/2025 5:27 PM
216 Traffic 2/4/2025 5:26 PM
217 Knocking on the wrong door to find the rental at 2 am? 2/4/2025 5:21 PM
218 Noise, but not a huge deal 2/4/2025 5:11 PM
219 Lack of LEO and code enforcement 2/4/2025 5:02 PM
220 Trespass, increased traffic 2/4/2025 5:01 PM
221 Dog loss and it attacked my dog 2/4/2025 5:01 PM
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222 Renters trespassing on my property by accident weekly 2/4/2025 4:47 PM
223 We've had to put up signs everywhere for no trespassing and still have people traipse through. 2/4/2025 4:38 PM
We've had to extinguish outdoor fires left burning unattended. People come really unprepared
for the winter weather and often need help.
224 Noise, not respecting community space 2/4/2025 4:36 PM
225 Just now and then-noise 2/4/2025 4:28 PM
226 Loud parties til early AM right by our bedroom from house behind 2/4/2025 4:25 PM
227 Walking thru our property several times as a shortcut. Having a fire during a burn ban, MANY 2/4/2025 4:24 PM
times, loud people?Late night loud parties, using the lake access inappropriately, cars parked
in the road, they don't care because they leave.
228 Noisy rude don't follow hoa rules 2/4/2025 4:11 PM
229 Breakins and assault in our neighborhood due to a large party at an STR 2/4/2025 4:01 PM
230 Traffic and loose dogs 2/4/2025 3:57 PM
231 Multiple callouts for Fire dept for smoke and CO alarms due to poor owner maintenance. 2/4/2025 3:47 PM
232 Noise, and driving over the speed limit 2/4/2025 3:13 PM
233 Same as above they speed through our neighborhood which is 10 miles an hour people are out 2/4/2025 3:08 PM
walking their dogs we have deer elk all sorts of different animals in our neighborhood
234 Constant in and out of loud visitors all through the night. 2/4/2025 2:56 PM
235 Lack of accountability, have had house rent out to 12-15 2/4/2025 2:35 PM
236 Over occupancy of rentals. Loud late night parties. Outdoor burning during burn bans. ATV, 2/4/2025 2:24 PM
Motorcycles and Side-by-sides racing on our 10 mph roads and on the lake shores. Feel
unsafe letting our grandchildren play outdoors when we no longer know who is in the nearby
houses.
237 Trespassing and Noise 2/4/2025 2:15 PM
238 Trespassing 2/4/2025 2:10 PM
239 Keeping us awake at night. 2/4/2025 2:10 PM
240 Noise 2/4/2025 2:06 PM
241 riding motorcycles too fast in the community 2/4/2025 2:05 PM
242 Noise, reckless driving, litter,traffic 2/4/2025 2:05 PM
243 Minor disturbances such as excessive use of a a side by side yo and down our street for hours 2/4/2025 1:54 PM
by the renters
244 Loud parties late at night 2/4/2025 1:45 PM
245 Speeding, noise, garbage, lack of respect to neighbors. 2/4/2025 1:44 PM
246 Exssesive speeding and loud partying 2/4/2025 1:41 PM
247 Fireworks and ATV trespassing 2/4/2025 1:38 PM
248 Speeding,too many cars parked in the right of way. Tressepassing on owners property. Fires 2/4/2025 1:38 PM
when there is a burn ban. Garbage left out for the wildlife to get into.
249 Party every weekend, fireworks during bum bans. 2/4/2025 1:36 PM
250 Houses are consistently rented for bachelorette/bachelor parties creating evening noise and 2/4/2025 1:33 PM
obscene behavior during the daytime(e.g., public urination).
251 Loud music. Fireworks. Drugs 2/4/2025 1:25 PM
252 Uncontrolled drunkenness in the very late night hours 2/4/2025 1:23 PM
253 Noise, unrulynes 2/4/2025 1:16 PM
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254 Our dogs, on our own property, have been attacked. We've been woken up in the middle of the 2/4/2025 12:59 PM
night by renter's loud music.We also CONSISTENTLY see trash left out by renters, and have
seen bears get into it
255 Came onto our land to access state/federal lands with 6+ quads. 2/4/2025 12:57 PM
256 See above. Dogs run up to my fence trying to attack my dog, kids climbing the fence or 2/4/2025 12:56 PM
throwing snowballs at my vehicles or house.
257 People trespassing in my porperty 2/4/2025 12:55 PM
258 Gun fire, trespassing with trail vehicles, 2/4/2025 12:51 PM
259 2across the street from me and they are shutdown from complaints of the neighborhood 2/4/2025 12:48 PM
260 Noise, light pollution, parking 2/4/2025 12:46 PM
261 If can happen , I have had to deal with it as a HOA President 2/4/2025 12:46 PM
262 Erratic driving 2/4/2025 12:32 PM
263 NOISE from large parties in the summer 2/4/2025 12:31 PM
264 Parking during fire restrictions 2/4/2025 12:29 PM
265 inadequate parking 2/4/2025 12:17 PM
266 Not complying to local laws or common decency. 2/4/2025 12:14 PM
267 Noise and parking 2/4/2025 12:08 PM
268 Drunks coming back from the bars, loud parties outside, illegal bbq and fires in the summer. 2/4/2025 12:05 PM
269 The trash left in areas. Cannot really go to the lake on weekends because of them 2/4/2025 12:04 PM
270 There are none on my block currently 2/4/2025 11:58 AM
271 People not obeying local rules, i.e. speed limits in neighborhood. 2/4/2025 11:55 AM
272 Short Term Renters routinely trespass and park on other's private property. Several Domestic 2/4/2025 11:40 AM
Violence incidents have occurred also at 2 nearby rentals.
273 Late night noise and parking management 2/4/2025 11:34 AM
274 Noise and shooting guns at night 2/4/2025 11:33 AM
275 Noise garbage pets 2/4/2025 9:54 AM
276 One neighbor clearly advertises as a party cabin. Most guest are loud all through the night. 2/4/2025 9:53 AM
277 Violating bum bans 2/4/2025 9:38 AM
278 Fire hazards, Noise, Garbage,tresspassing 2/4/2025 9:22 AM
279 Speeding, fireworks, teens and young adults drinking 2/4/2025 9:19 AM
280 Loud partying fires during burn bans gunshots speeding in community 2/4/2025 8:36 AM
281 Trespassing poo 2/4/2025 8:28 AM
282 Parking,tresspassing 2/4/2025 8:28 AM
283 Starting campfires during wildfire season, not containing trash, speeding in vehicles 2/4/2025 7:59 AM
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Q11 Do you support the implementation of regulations for short-term
rentals?
Answered: 865 Skipped: 30
Yes
No
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes 59.42% 514
NO 40.58% 351
TOTAL 865
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Q12 Which of the following regulations would you support? (Select all that
apply)
Answered: 682 Skipped: 213
Annual permit
requirements
with fees
Compliance
with occupancy
regulations
Safety
Inspections
Noise
restrictions
Tax collection
other(please
specify)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Annual permit requirements with fees 56.60% 386
Compliance with occupancy regulations 70.38% 480
Safety Inspections 47.65% 325
Noise restrictions 72.29% 493
Tax collection 45.01% 307
Other(please specify) 28.30% 193
Total Respondents: 682
# OTHER(PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE
1 1 believe they should be probited just like how in Roslyn residental properties can't do short 4/6/2025 10:53 PM
term rentals.
2 My neighbor had to get a PERMIT to hold a weekend gathering on her own acreage last year. 1 3/18/2025 10:51 AM
believe it was be a band would be playing. She had to make sure and get her neighbors'
signatures on the permit! What assurances do we have as landowners that a person who rents
one of these places would get the permit ahead of time?Would the property owner be
responsible for any damages??
3 Safety measures like informing the local jurisdictions of emergency contacts for emergencies 3/12/2025 7:54 PM
for the rental, reporting whether pets are allowed at the rental
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4 pet control, fireworks control, speed limit control on neighboor hood streets 3/12/2025 10:25 AM
5 No air b n bs 3/9/2025 8:45 PM
6 Fire and fireworks! 3/6/2025 9:54 AM
7 More regulations that make housing more affordable and more accessible to the people who 3/5/2025 10:59 PM
physically work in our community. Incomes are lower than those who work remotely/out of
town, but people who work in town need more access to living in town.
8 Removing them permanently 3/5/2025 6:29 PM
9 Posted info about local restrictions such as gun use and fireworks 3/5/2025 3:15 PM
10 None 2/28/2025 3:44 PM
11 None! 2/26/2025 12:45 PM
12 These other restrictions already exist. Taxes are collected and paid. Permits??Who profits 2/26/2025 8:52 AM
from that?And what are the benefits?No. Safety inspections?Does this happen with anyone's
home?Noise restrictions are already in place by county ordinances. Occupancy restrictions
are already in place by fire codes.
13 A moratorium on the number of rentals allowed, much the way Leavenworth runs. We need to 2/23/2025 5:37 PM
begin considering. Now.
14 This is a ridiculous question 2/23/2025 5:25 PM
15 They should be handled just like a mote/hotel with a tax and regulation 2/20/2025 3:26 PM
16 all the above 2/20/2025 7:17 AM
17 Fire restrictions and removal of any fire rings/opportunities to start a fire/propane or fixed fuel 2/19/2025 9:25 PM
only options.
18 1 don't feel the need for annual permit requirement with fees if they are already paying a tax. 2/19/2025 8:56 PM
19 There are many airbnbs that are basically"hotels" at Hyak, that sleep 16-20. 2/19/2025 12:08 PM
20 Not needed. Leave it alone! 2/19/2025 6:04 AM
21 Limited to a small percentage of homes doing str 2/18/2025 9:00 PM
22 Less gov involvement 2/18/2025 9:00 AM
23 A countywide cap on the percentage of short term rentals in the area. 2/17/2025 10:18 PM
24 hefty deposit by owner to cover damage and or violation of rules by renters 2/17/2025 9:49 PM
25 no rentals at all 2/17/2025 12:49 PM
26 Strong communication on parking, dogs, and sledding rules 2/16/2025 8:21 PM
27 Liability insurance to protect HOAs 2/16/2025 4:01 PM
28 Fireworks and outdoor fire pit regulations 2/16/2025 2:49 PM
29 Vehicle limitations and regulations translated into multiple languages. 2/14/2025 7:50 PM
30 No short term rentals 2/13/2025 5:53 PM
31 Banned 2/13/2025 11:52 AM
32 Business license. A limit of 5%to 10% of total housing in a community. 2/12/2025 4:54 PM
33 Business License Requirement, it is a business,they are making money. 2/12/2025 4:51 PM
34 Leave as is 2/12/2025 4:49 PM
35 Immediate enforcement of violations to those renters at the time of the incident Parking should 2/12/2025 4:37 PM
be restricted to a few cars in the driveway not many packed in so no emergency vehicle can
access
36 Strict fines for breaking of rules that owners MUST communicate to renters. 2/12/2025 2:49 PM
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37 Restricting any rentals in area. 2/12/2025 2:16 PM
38 Follow HOA covenants. 2/12/2025 12:01 PM
39 Nothing. Just a money grab 2/12/2025 11:44 AM
40 Additional tax with money towards low income housing 2/12/2025 9:56 AM
41 None. I didn't move to Kittitas County to have more regulations. 2/11/2025 7:36 PM
42 Not really interested in additional regulations, we want more economic opportunities in the 2/11/2025 4:46 PM
community
43 Light restrictions-party light strands on timers brightly lit all night long even when there aren't 2/11/2025 3:10 PM
any renters
44 NONE, they already pay property taxes, and local help to clean, etc.... 2/11/2025 2:13 PM
45 None 2/11/2025 11:18 AM
46 It is operated as a business, and should be regulated as such. 2/11/2025 10:56 AM
47 at most, limiting number outside of planned resort areas or areas within city limits to preserve 2/11/2025 9:25 AM
convenient affordable longer term housing
48 It's funny how all of your"regulations" involve paying the county or city. Laughable given that 2/11/2025 9:24 AM
the city of Cle Elum just declared bankruptcy.
49 None 2/11/2025 9:04 AM
50 Limit number of renters to 2 people per bedroom. 2/10/2025 4:42 PM
51 Code of conduct with repercussions if not met. 2/10/2025 3:42 PM
52 Animal control. People with pets should be charged an additional fee and Owners that rent their 2/10/2025 2:06 PM
homes should be fined with renters cause community problems. Better vetting of renters
53 None please. 2/10/2025 9:52 AM
54 People should be allowed to do with their property what they would like without the interference 2/10/2025 9:40 AM
of the local government. The wording of these questions suggests the local government favors
implementing new regulations regarding STIR.
55 They are a part of the planning and history and lifestyle. However excessive continued abuse 2/9/2025 7:48 PM
by some needs to have enforceable remedies. Repeated bad behavior at some houses hurts
all rentals as far as public opinion.
56 None of these. 2/9/2025 7:12 PM
57 Parking regulation at the rental 2/9/2025 7:01 PM
58 Only certain percentage 2/9/2025 12:54 PM
59 Make a maximum number of allowed rentals in the area and have to pay for the license, kind 2/9/2025 12:28 PM
of like cab drivers have to.
60 Why doesn t zoning contain where the rentals are allowed? 2/9/2025 11:58 AM
61 Maximum number of days per year allowed for rental. 2/9/2025 11:44 AM
62 And compliance with HOA rules and regulations as well as notification of high fire danger with 2/9/2025 10:54 AM
certain actions durning wildfire season
63 Regulate short term rentals on any new developments and new ones to a certain amount per 2/9/2025 10:44 AM
year.
64 None 2/9/2025 10:29 AM
65 STIR cap 2/8/2025 8:42 PM
66 Garbage collection 2/8/2025 6:01 PM
67 Only allow them in specific areas 2/8/2025 10:49 AM
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68 Fines for not following hoa rules and noise. 2/8/2025 10:08 AM
69 banned 2/8/2025 5:19 AM
70 None 2/8/2025 5:16 AM
71 A property in its lifetime should only be a short term rental for a max of three years. Similar to 2/7/2025 9:11 PM
Leavenworth.
72 These are all (or should be)done already via HOA or via STR apps,why add more?And who 2/7/2025 3:56 PM
would enforce?If we have some bad actors, go after them, don't unilaterally regulate all for the
sins of a few.
73 None 2/7/2025 3:29 PM
74 Limits to number of nights a place can be rented as an STR 2/7/2025 3:04 PM
75 perhaps a cap on the total number 2/7/2025 2:30 PM
76 No 2/7/2025 1:48 PM
77 Posting rules of the neighborhood you are at in the rental. Make sure renters adhere to rules 2/7/2025 11:34 AM
like all the people that live there do.
78 WA citizens are tired of illegal regulations and disenfranchised elections 2/7/2025 10:10 AM
79 Insurance verification,Annual inspections 2/7/2025 9:57 AM
80 $5k permit for short term rental permit one time to satisfy the city upon any arrived need 2/7/2025 8:34 AM
81 Minimum Rental time 2/7/2025 8:21 AM
82 None of the abovel 2/7/2025 7:45 AM
83 Limit on percentage of homes allowed to have short term rentals. 2/6/2025 6:43 PM
84 They should all have to be registered as a business and should be reviewed by the residents 2/6/2025 6:11 PM
around them.
85 Contact with str owner. Str.. short term renter. 2/6/2025 4:52 PM
86 None 2/6/2025 4:40 PM
87 Minimum stay requirement, 3 or 4 days 2/6/2025 4:39 PM
88 Do not support different rules and fees for mixed ownership classes. This is a bad idea. 2/6/2025 4:01 PM
89 Allowing STRs so Kittitas only caters to wealthy homeowners and visitors. 2/6/2025 2:52 PM
90 A permit with fee would merely be an unfair penalty/fine associated with the use of one's 2/6/2025 2:36 PM
property. I support less government regulation, not more.
91 There should be a limit on the number of short term rental days...if they go over there should 2/6/2025 2:25 PM
be additional fees. Local residents are paying for infrastructure maintenance, roads, etc. Short
term rentals use these resources more than the average resident...due to volume of
occupants...so disproportionate useage!
92 S 2/6/2025 12:54 PM
93 Hey fuck off you assholes. Leave us alone. 2/6/2025 10:38 AM
94 1 would support a vacancy tax where short term rental owners need to reside in the home a 2/6/2025 10:35 AM
certain amount of time. I rent my house on weekends in the winter because it pays for my ski
trips. I probably rent 20-30 days/year. A general tax on this would hurt me financially but
limiting homes that are bought purely as an investment is good in my eyes.
95 Prefer no short term rentals 2/6/2025 10:30 AM
96 Airbnb doesn't allow parties, homeowners need to vet their guests. 2/6/2025 9:56 AM
97 present owner/manager rules 2/6/2025 9:47 AM
98 Restrictions on off leash pets. Mandated renters remove any trash that does not fit in trash bin 2/6/2025 9:44 AM
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99 There has to be enough housing for locals before tourists 2/6/2025 9:39 AM
100 Not a big fan of any regulation unless we have an extremely identifiable and reasoning for the 2/6/2025 9:17 AM
regulation itself. As a broker and investor, regulation on short-term rentals typically does more
harm than good.
101 These properties put a lot of additional strain on our neighborhoods and should be contributing 2/6/2025 8:49 AM
to the additional maintenance
102 They should be banned 2/6/2025 8:45 AM
103 None 2/6/2025 8:41 AM
104 1 would actually love to have short term rentals be illegal in this area. 2/6/2025 8:40 AM
105 Only allowing 6+ month lease like alpental 2/6/2025 8:37 AM
106 NONE-Government should not be involved in deciding what property owners can do with their 2/6/2025 8:35 AM
property
107 Adhere to codes already in the county for noise,trespass and parking. 2/6/2025 8:32 AM
108 Light control. We live in a rural area for the peace, quiet and night sky. Floodlights even when a 2/6/2025 8:26 AM
place is unoccupied ruins that for everyone
109 Limit the number of STR to be owned. Allow a person to own one, but a corporation or 2/6/2025 8:24 AM
individuals that own more than 2 rentals should be banned. Regulate the amount of rentals one
can own in an area.
110 Cap on#of rentals at any given time. 2/6/2025 8:15 AM
111 Parking stress is lesssned by short term rentals-Short term rentals or empty houses 2/6/2025 7:52 AM
112 Funding of addition law enforcement resources for our community 2/6/2025 7:43 AM
113 Business license 2/6/2025 7:40 AM
114 Limited number to each neighborhood with regulations on management. 2/6/2025 7:37 AM
115 Reduction of STR permits. 2/6/2025 7:29 AM
116 Additional dues to HoAs 2/5/2025 10:27 PM
117 None 2/5/2025 7:46 PM
118 None 2/5/2025 7:28 PM
119 A ban 2/5/2025 6:41 PM
120 Part of the Tax collection or some money going into fund that is designated specific to that 2/5/2025 6:24 PM
neighborhood...Kittitas is just so big, and I don't think some areas are as affected
121 The same restrictions any other citizen has to live by, that's all 2/5/2025 5:37 PM
122 STR should be counted as part of the county-wide lodging options and taxed accordingly. 2/5/2025 1:31 PM
Additionally, we need to ability to collect data on STR similar to other lodging data collected.
123 Hotel/lodge tax equality. Unfair business practice without equal tax 2/5/2025 12:19 PM
124 Health Department Rules and Regulations Compliance 2/5/2025 11:18 AM
125 None. We need our community to have more affordable housing available for our kids coming 2/5/2025 11:15 AM
home from college starting their careers locally and for our grandparents so we can care for
them locally instead of sending them to nursing homes.
126 Same as private residences 2/5/2025 10:23 AM
127 Sanitation 2/5/2025 9:26 AM
128 1 would suggest banning them. My son who is 21 and his girlfriend can't even find affordable 2/5/2025 9:15 AM
housing and are paying 1750 for rent for a studio house. Just insane. No rentals available,
unless you want to live in an apartment.
129 Major Burn ban fines for activities out of compliance. Additional insurance fees to fight fires. 2/5/2025 8:36 AM
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130 Business licensing or at least some way of registering STRs with the county and making teh 2/5/2025 8:17 AM
neighbors or county aware of where these are located.
131 No sex offenders or people with felonies. 2/5/2025 8:13 AM
132 Need some sort of max occupancy 2/5/2025 8:01 AM
133 Obedience to local HOA rules. 2/5/2025 7:45 AM
134 There are already Rules in place for the safety of communities and there are rules on str sites. 2/5/2025 7:24 AM
People are already paying property tax and there should be no more fees,taxes , or
regulations beyond that.
135 In addition to annual permitting requirements, occupancy regulations, safety inspections, noise 2/5/2025 7:03 AM
restrictions, and tax collections, I would support: • Minimum Stay Requirements—Requiring a
minimum number of nights per stay (e.g., 30-day minimum)to reduce constant turnover and
maintain neighborhood stability. • Owner-Occupancy Rules—Requiring short-term rentals to be
operated only by primary residents, preventing large-scale investor takeovers. • Caps on
Rentals—Limiting the number of short-term rentals allowed in a given area to preserve housing
for long-term residents. • Strict Parking Regulations—Ensuring guests do not overcrowd
streets, driveways, or public spaces, preventing congestion and safety hazards. • Guest
Education Requirements—Mandating that hosts provide clear guidelines on community rules,
speed limits, and respectful behavior. • Stronger Enforcement&Fines—Implementing real
consequences for violations, including steep fines and loss of rental permits for repeat
offenders. • Neighborhood Notification&Approval—Requiring hosts to notify and obtain
approval from nearby homeowners before operating a short-term rental. These measures would
help protect the character and livability of the community while holding short-term rental
operators accountable.
136 BAN 2/5/2025 7:02 AM
137 PERMISSION FROM YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY THAT IT IS OK TO RENT YOUR 2/5/2025 6:32 AM
HOME AND A COMPLETE FIRE INSPECTION FOR EVERY RENTAL.
138 Required Trash Collection with large lid-locking cans or proper can monitoring on trash day. 2/5/2025 2:25 AM
Increased burning fines during burn bans.
139 Lodging tax that remains in jurisdiction; Fees should be reasonable to pay for inspections. 2/4/2025 9:31 PM
Inspections should be for basic safety such as smoke alarms, garbage removal, etc.
140 Limit the numbers in any area 2/4/2025 9:10 PM
141 Let the market dictate supply and demand. This isn't the west side that needs to regulate 2/4/2025 9:10 PM
everything.
142 Ban 2/4/2025 8:25 PM
143 Limited overall number 2/4/2025 8:22 PM
144 All 2/4/2025 8:08 PM
145 Back off private property owner rights! 2/4/2025 8:06 PM
146 moratorium 2/4/2025 7:35 PM
147 Owners that don't live in the community need to understand the local culture and respect our 2/4/2025 7:03 PM
neighbors.
148 None 2/4/2025 7:00 PM
149 These are people's houses and none of anyone's business what they do with them 2/4/2025 6:58 PM
150 Animal and Taxes aren't a reasonable regulation you could follow up on, but the others seem 2/4/2025 6:40 PM
reasonable. Every owner should be concerned about safety, occupancy and noise.
151 None 2/4/2025 6:26 PM
152 Owners living nearby to deal with issues 2/4/2025 6:26 PM
153 None-it's not your property 2/4/2025 6:15 PM
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154 Animal Control 2/4/2025 6:14 PM
155 Increase fees for water consumption which we all pay for 2/4/2025 6:13 PM
156 Minimize the amount aloud. Make the rental companies more responsible too! There are many 2/4/2025 6:11 PM
around the area who only are in it for the dollar. Digs&Co., VR365 among others.
157 1 don't believe the government should be regulating what a homeowner does with their privately 2/4/2025 6:08 PM
owned property.
158 Require owner live onsite. If not then have a person with 15 minutes of STR 2/4/2025 5:42 PM
159 A limit of no more than 90 days of rental on a piece of property 2/4/2025 5:31 PM
160 Keep government out of our business 2/4/2025 5:28 PM
161 Fire safety inspection like a commercial rental needs 2/4/2025 5:21 PM
162 1 don't think we need county wide rules 2/4/2025 5:11 PM
163 Need transparency on where this money is being spent 2/4/2025 5:02 PM
164 None. Stop infringing on people's rights to use their property as they see fit. 2/4/2025 4:50 PM
165 Requirements related to insurance coverage for renters, like fire insurance or other minimums 2/4/2025 4:38 PM
166 Respect the residents who live and work here 2/4/2025 4:25 PM
167 Occupancy is huge. There was a rental with 8 cars/trailers that were parked in the road. Strain 2/4/2025 4:24 PM
on our water system
168 None 2/4/2025 4:01 PM
169 NOne 2/4/2025 3:54 PM
170 Any laws already in effect for home owners 2/4/2025 3:44 PM
171 A certain percentage of homes allowed to be STR or it can only be a STR after primary 2/4/2025 3:40 PM
residence of a year... something like that
172 1 believe STRs certainly need a LOCAL contact for when issues arise 2/4/2025 3:25 PM
173 Higher payments to the Hoa if they rent out pay extra for the roads water ect 2/4/2025 2:35 PM
174 1 feel the county has turned a blind eye on short term rentals. They are way out of control in 2/4/2025 2:24 PM
our area and should be taxed as hotel/motel for the county revenue.
175 % of housing to create affordable rental properties for long term rental. 2/4/2025 2:19 PM
176 Higher HOA dues 2/4/2025 2:18 PM
177 Limit#of occupants...Next to me is OK with up 14. Septic not designed for that. 2/4/2025 1:44 PM
178 Restrictions on the number of rentals within a specific area. 2/4/2025 1:33 PM
179 True limit on the number of people in a house 2/4/2025 1:23 PM
180 None! Restrictions are a violation of private property rights 2/4/2025 12:59 PM
181 A ban. 2/4/2025 12:57 PM
182 All the above 2/4/2025 12:48 PM
183 Rules need to put in place that can be enforced 2/4/2025 12:46 PM
184 Regulations rarely work if they are not written properly by people who are either, or both, 2/4/2025 12:14 PM
impacted by them or understand them. I do not believe a city or county council has the
background or understanding of the impact of any regulations to make a decision that is best
for property owners, both STIR, residents or second home owners.
185 TAx them more than a hotel. They add nothing to our neighbors, schools, or emergency 2/4/2025 12:05 PM
services.
186 Theyre should be a maximum% of single family homes allowed as rentals (like Chelan County 2/4/2025 11:58 AM
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187 None,they seem to boost our economy and cleanliness and appearance as a community. 2/4/2025 10:41 AM
188 Have to show they aren't taking away long-term housing for others 2/4/2025 10:32 AM
189 None PLS has never been rental 2/4/2025 9:54 AM
190 None of the above. Any of these would only create additional fees they pass on and drive up 2/4/2025 9:27 AM
the cost of rentals even more.
191 The compete ban 2/4/2025 9:19 AM
192 Ban them from hoa's 2/4/2025 8:36 AM
193 Fine schedule for offenders 2/4/2025 8:11 AM
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Q13 Would you be in favor of setting limits on short-term rentals based on
housing stock?
Answered: 867 Skipped: 28
Yes
No
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes 44.64% 387
No 55.36% 480
TOTAL 867
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Q14 Have you ever rented out your property as a short-term rental?
Answered: 878 Skipped: 17
Yes
No
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes 30.07% 264
No 69.93% 614
TOTAL 878
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Q15 How was your experience managing a short-term rental?
Answered: 262 Skipped: 633
Positive
Neutral
Negative
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Positive 81.68% 214
Neutral 10.69% 28
Negative 7.63% 20
TOTAL 262
# ANY COMMENTS? DATE
1 It's a lot of work. 2/26/2025 8:52 AM
2 home owners need to be immediately available to their guests, and not burden their neighbors 2/25/2025 12:55 PM
with the responsiblity or hardships caused by the STR guests.
3 Overall a positive experience but management companies have started to take advantage of 2/21/2025 10:07 AM
owners with their pricing.
4 It has allowed us the ability to have a home in Kittitas County.We love the local businesses 2/18/2025 6:36 PM
and exploring the area.
5 Been very positive and many are wanting to move to the area 2/17/2025 3:47 PM
6 Trusting that the heat will be left on by guests or housekeepers in the winter is a gamble. 2/17/2025 1:12 PM
7 Guests are not always respectful of rental properties, but for many young families these short 2/16/2025 2:50 PM
term rentals are investment properties for our future and our families. I (we)deserve a place to
vacation with our family and receiving income until we can be there more often.
8 Weve had local folks help us with the rental and it's been great. 2/11/2025 7:37 PM
9 It's great and provides well paying jobs for locals. 2/11/2025 9:25 AM
10 We have a Suncadia STR and also live in Suncadia full time. 2/10/2025 9:36 AM
11 Rental when we 1st purchased enable us to actually purchase deferring some of the carrying 2/9/2025 7:52 PM
costs. I believe if you drive out rentals you will lower hosing demand negatively impacting
p6ces.mi have sold real estate 35 years and now retired.
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12 Short lived due to damage to property 2/9/2025 10:25 AM
13 Property damage 2/9/2025 10:15 AM
14 Sone renters are great, others are horrible. 2/9/2025 9:45 AM
15 It was good! We hired Vacasa to manage the property. I don't believe we've had any 2/8/2025 9:15 PM
complaints about our home being a short term vacation rental.
16 It's not necessarily preferable, but it allows for many positives, like I can charge my FT- 2/7/2025 3:59 PM
resident renters (in basement apt) much less and they make it up to us by helping take care of
the property and how the ST renters were. Neighbors have all been great because they know
us, and know that we want to hear any complaints and that we will be responsive.
17 It is the responsibility of the owner to regulate and manage thier tennants. I am very selective 2/7/2025 3:37 PM
in my rental process. I don't think any manner of governing will compensate for poor
management from a property owner/landlord. I do feel there should be guidelines that help the
Proprty owner/ladlord in the event that the need to poice tennants.
18 I'm just trying to pay my bills and it helps. 2/6/2025 10:07 PM
19 Roslyn attracts quality tourists. I believe our town is primarily visited by mature adults and 2/6/2025 5:06 PM
their families.
20 It's exhausting to do all the cleaning and laundry, but i wouldn't be able to afford to live in 2/6/2025 4:10 PM
Kittitas county without it as wages just aren't as competitive as elsewhere
21 Always had good tenants from the Pacific Northwest. The locals who own property have issue 2/6/2025 2:53 PM
with it and don't see loss of STRs will disrupt local business and encourage hotel/motel builds.
22 We only rent our house infrequently. It is insured, guests are responsible due to security 2/6/2025 2:36 PM
deposit and we've never had any complaints from any neighbors.
23 Leave us alone, assholes. 2/6/2025 10:39 AM
24 1 bought my home to live in full time before I met my girlfriend. Because of her commute from 2/6/2025 10:38 AM
the pass, we have to maintain a rental toward Seattle. I rent my house during major holidays
and weekends where I'm going on ski trips to pay the bills. I am not happy with houses in my
neighborhood who bought homes as investments but a general tax on short term rentals would
hurt people that use the platforms the way they were intended-to share their homes in times
where they aren't there and make some money to pay the bills. Between the economy and
massive tax/insurance increases in Kittias county, I'd be against a general tax on sirs but for
something that limits the number of days to 60 or makes sure owners are using their house a
certain amount to avoid a tax.
25 Not worth the damage. 2/6/2025 10:26 AM
26 1 vet our guests and limit the number of guests. I am very strict and it works out well, I haven't 2/6/2025 9:58 AM
had a problem.The cities benefit from these guests brought into our community. Especially
with neighboring cities claiming bankruptcy...probably best to not bite off the hand that feeds
you.
27 We rent a studio that is part of our home so not a"full" rental. 2/6/2025 9:48 AM
28 My wife and I love being a host.We live on site in the same building as our short-term rental 2/6/2025 9:18 AM
and welcome the opportunity to invite outsiders to enjoy our community.Without the outside,
we quickly turn into a echo chamber of biased locals who are looked at as gatekeepers to an
incredible community.
29 I've never had an issue with renters, or noise complaints or any other negative effects. 2/6/2025 8:50 AM
30 We did not like having renters share our space and stopped after one year. 2/6/2025 8:37 AM
31 Too much damage by renters. 2/6/2025 7:34 AM
32 We are just entering our fourth year of hosting guests at our short term rental. Overall the 2/5/2025 11:07 AM
experience has been excellent. The vast majority of our guests are polite, respectful, quiet,
and thankful for a nice place to stay while in Ellensburg. We host MANY more guests in the
summer than the winter. Many of our guests are here for weddings, sports tournaments,to see
their CWU student, or to recreate in the area. There are always hiccups with any business, but
ours have all been manageable.
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33 Neighbors all know about the rental. They all have our contact info and they know to contact 2/5/2025 10:35 AM
us if there's any problem.Also, Airbnb and VRBO have very strict guidelines for renters.
have guidelines for the renters to follow. 1 have never had a complaint from a neighbor or a
renter or Airbnb and VRBO.
34 Short term rentals significantly help the local economy. 2/5/2025 10:30 AM
35 We use our STIR to control the neighborhood, not exploit it. I'm a resident, and also a STIR 2/5/2025 9:28 AM
owner. Just based on numbers,their is way less activity with STIR than without. Less water
use, less road use, less noise, etc.
36 Too many issues 2/5/2025 7:59 AM
37 no respect 2/5/2025 6:33 AM
38 Disrespectful renters, neighbor calls for fire and noise 2/4/2025 9:11 PM
39 We have rule in place and enforce. 2/4/2025 6:43 PM
40 Haven't 2/4/2025 5:44 PM
41 li use an agency for our rentals. It has been a very positive experience for several years now. 2/4/2025 5:26 PM
42 There are many second homes that rent responsibly, and many that don't. If you don't allow 2/4/2025 4:39 PM
STIR, you will be policing the cheaters, and it will NOT create more housing for locals as the
owners will still visit when they choose,this is a common misconception. The will not become
LTR if you deny STIR. They will just sit empty with no folks adding to the communities income
in tourism
43 We have hosted hundreds of positive travellers who visit and financially support our 2/4/2025 4:04 PM
community. It would be a drastic detriment to remove that.
44 The short term rental has made our mortgage affordable and funded opportunities for my kids 2/4/2025 3:56 PM
to participate in local sports. .
45 Guests were positive. The market is flooded 2/4/2025 3:13 PM
46 i have an agent who works fairly well with my concerns 2/4/2025 3:03 PM
47 Many homeowners in this tourist area would not be able to afford a second home w/o renting it 2/4/2025 2:22 PM
out. For us,we plan to retire here but need to rent it out in the meantime.
48 Was my Seattle property. 2/4/2025 12:57 PM
49 Property management fees are way too high for any of the value provided. 2/4/2025 12:57 PM
50 We only rented to people we knew or friends of friends. 2/4/2025 12:53 PM
51 We have been renting our home for years with very few issues.We own in a cut da sac with 2/4/2025 12:30 PM
one neighbor
52 We had a single bad experience with a negligent renter but for the most part it was smooth 2/4/2025 11:34 AM
53 1 have managed my STIR myself and had a Property Manager. Overall renting has been 2/4/2025 11:34 AM
positive.
54 Mostly good experience 2/4/2025 9:36 AM
55 Damage to my property 2/4/2025 9:22 AM
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Q16 Operators of STR's - do you self-manage?
Answered: 254 Skipped: 641
Yes
No
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes 55.12% 140
No 44.88% 114
TOTAL 254
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Q17 Do you have a local contact?
Answered: 255 Skipped: 640
Yes
No 0
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes 89.41% 228
No 10.59% 27
TOTAL 255
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Q18 Have you rented a short-term rental in Kittitas County?
Answered: 867 Skipped: 28
Yes
No
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes 45.79% 397
No 54.21% 470
TOTAL 867
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Q19 If yes, how did you find the rental? (check all that apply)
Answered: 398 Skipped: 497
Public booking
site(Airbnb,
Vrbo,etc.)
Private
booking(Social
media,...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Public booking site (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.) 91.46% 364
Private booking(Social media, classified listing, etc.) 19.35% 77
Total Respondents: 398
# OTHER(PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE
1 Community site(Suncadia) 3/9/2025 9:55 PM
2 N/A 3/9/2025 8:57 PM
3 Facebook 3/5/2025 11:00 PM
4 1 contacted ASVR to secure a short term rental while my home was being renovated due to 2/23/2025 5:23 PM
water damage.
5 Suncadia. 2/19/2025 9:26 PM
6 Property manager websites 2/18/2025 9:58 PM
7 Neighbor 2/18/2025 1:00 PM
8 All Seasons 2/11/2025 4:49 PM
9 Word of mouth 2/10/2025 3:44 PM
10 Development in Upper County and in Suncadia should respect Tribal Treaty rights and adhere 2/10/2025 9:53 AM
to existing conservation agreements.
11 Word of mouth 2/10/2025 8:02 AM
12 Vacasa is another prominent site 2/7/2025 4:10 PM
13 none of your business 2/7/2025 10:11 AM
14 Company booked, Suncadia only 2/7/2025 10:11 AM
15 Rented a mountain cabin for a family retreat. 2/6/2025 10:11 AM
16 Friends and family 2/6/2025 7:54 AM
17 Na 2/6/2025 7:45 AM
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18 Local vacation rental company 2/6/2025 7:42 AM
19 N/A 2/5/2025 7:46 AM
20 Friend 2/4/2025 7:36 PM
21 Word of mouth,when I first moved here I stayed in a STIR until my house was ready. 2/4/2025 5:28 PM
22 Vacasa manages and uses many public booking sites 2/4/2025 5:28 PM
23 Furnished finders 2/4/2025 12:52 PM
24 VR365 2/4/2025 11:36 AM
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Q20 Do you have any additional comments or concerns regarding short-
term rentals in our Kittitas County?
Answered: 377 Skipped: 518
# RESPONSES DATE
1 Short term rentals are heavily impacting our area. These renters visit for a short period of time 4/6/2025 10:54 PM
and do not respect our area the same way as our community members. The recklnessness
and danger they bring is disgusting. It's impacting communities everywhere in Kittitas County,
especially upper county.
2 They county doesn't need to enforce regulations any further. 3/20/2025 5:56 PM
3 They need to be better monitored for tax collection purposes 3/18/2025 2:51 PM
4 1 am deeply concemed about folks renting a short term in the"country"part of Yes A fresh pot 3/18/2025 11:06 AM
Kittias That's Caughey County and starting a wildfire. WHO will be held responsible for starting
up a bbq,for example,with charcoal briquettes, and we lose our house??Going through the
Taylor Bridge Fire in 2012 was bad enough. We were evacuated twice!! Ai A home one mile
away from ours was a TOTAL loss. Please be careful of approving this code. Please, deeply
consider all of the possible scenarios that could rear their ugly heads. Short term gains for an
"absentee"home owner with long term losses for those of us who live FULL time in our homes
and on our land.We have"14 heartbeats"on this place to evacuate. I don't want to do it again
because of someone else's negligence that doesn't live here 24/7/365.
5 Short term rentals can be beneficial to the community if done responsibly and with awareness 3/12/2025 7:55 PM
for local culture, community and needs
6 needs to have rules to maintain neighborhood quality of life 3/12/2025 10:26 AM
7 1 understand the concern but with so many folks in my industry out of work the implication of 3/9/2025 9:55 PM
not having the option to short term rent out my place means less money into the community
and Lilly short sells on houses. If you need cash short term rentals is viable. If the county
wants to regulate do classes on his to be a good host, don't make the community suffer with
over bearing rules and regulations. I moved out here to not have a HOA. The county sounds
like it wants to be a HOA. There could be all kinds of legal complications including loss of
estimated income due to new ordinance or rules with grandfathering in existing owners who
may have purchased a house there knowing they had short term rental as plan able should
they not have enough to cover the mortgage.
8 They are businesses held out as home rentals. They should be legally defined as a 3/9/2025 8:57 PM
businesses and subject to rules/regulations of a business. For example if located in an HOA
that disallows its members to operate a business within the HOA, short term rentals aka air
bnb should not be allowed
9 I'm concerned about unnecessary government interference and regulation of a small business 3/8/2025 12:52 PM
segment that provides important income to local families and that contributes to the local
economy. It has a low-impact environmental footprint and introduces people to the beauty of
the region.
10 All you need to do is study the"short term rental" nightmare that occurred in Chelan.Why not 3/6/2025 10:10 AM
learn from that and get ahead of the crisis?I'm not against short term rentals; I'm against
greedy short term rental owners who do not manage their guests and allow them to wreak
havoc All you need to do is study the"short term rental" nightmare that occurred in Chelan.
Why not learn from that and get ahead of the crisis? I'm not against short term rentals, I'm
against greedy short term rental owners who do not manage their guests and allow them to
wreak havoc on neighborhoods, increase risk of wildfires and do it all in the name of greed!
One of the short-term housing board members is a BULLY with a personal agenda since she's
an owner of short-term rentals. Anyone who speaks against her is a target of her attack. I
believe in capitalism but not at the expense of neighbors,wildlife, and forest fire. To
compromise on this, many towns have a limit on#of rental units, increased management
expectations, fines to the renters for breaking rules and requiring local management. Other
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areas require a longer rental period to reduce the weekend party atmosphere.We have limited
local Sherriff resources to cover thousands of square miles. Visitors have nearly ruined our
beautiful area with abuse of the area and leave horrible amounts of trash behind. Who pays to
remove trash?Who monitors law breakers when visitors are in our community?How do locals
get groceries when visitors wipe out Safeway?Abuse of systems and laws results in increased
regulation!
11 It seems to cause the price of housing to increase, making it difficult for local residents to 3/5/2025 9:37 PM
purchase a home to live in. It seems as though many short term rentals are owned by people
not residing in our county.
12 The community at large doesn't want new developers coming in and building a bunch of new 3/5/2025 6:33 PM
neighborhoods, yet we need more housing supply to quench the demand. Why are we allowing
so many short term rentals, when those homes could help solve the housing affordability
crisis?
13 1 believe short term rentals are vital and bring significant income into Kittitas county 3/2/2025 3:29 PM
14 Don't regulate everything 2/28/2025 3:44 PM
15 Str ruins the neighborhood with partying, loud noises late into the night/morning. 2/26/2025 10:35 PM
16 Short-term renters have been a breath of fresh air in Hyak Estates! They are outside having 2/26/2025 1:02 PM
fun with their families, laughing with their kiddos, and enjoying the beautiful environment with
friends. I want everyone who's interested in making memories in the mountains to have the
opportunity.Additionally, limiting STRs in Hyak,would limit the number of people able to
purchase homes in our expensive community. I don't own an STIR, but we absolutely need
them in our neighborhood :) PS. The Hyak HPOA Short-Term Rental committee sent out a
similar survey...the results were overwhelmingly positive towards STRs in the neighborhood.
17 If managed properly, SRTs can be a good thing. There are a few at the Pass that are run by 2/26/2025 8:57 AM
people who care nothing about the neighborhood. They take advantage and their guests are
obnoxious, rude, unruly, and stupid. But that's the exception, not the norm. We've lived full
time at the Pass, rented long term to Summit Employees (which was a total nightmare), and
operated as a STIR. By far the best experience was living there. Next was STIR. Last was LTR.
Note that in order to cover expenses an LTR for the same house won't be'affordable'. These
properties are really expensive and no one is going to supplement someone else's housing.
18 The coubty should not over regulate them. If a neighborhood doesnt want them -they should 2/26/2025 5:44 AM
put the restrictions in their ccrs
19 please note, STIR through public booking sites already pay taxes associated with the STIR 2/25/2025 12:56 PM
20 No 2/25/2025 12:39 AM
21 1 love staying in an air bnb it accommodates my whole family, happily. I also work at a 2/24/2025 2:36 PM
restaurant in the community and a lot of my customers enjoy staying in a home setting rather
than hotels. It's a win win for home owners, clients and the businesses in the area
22 1 work seasonally in winter for All Season's Vacation rentals out of Roslyn, & I rely heavily on 2/24/2025 11:16 AM
this job to support our family. Adding restrictions may decrease opportunity for employment. I
am also the owner of Rose&Sparrow Floral Design &am Suncadia's preferred vendor.
Restrictions on STRs may also negatively affect a couple's decision to get married there, or in
the area, as the rental properties within&outside the resort are easily able to accommodate
entire families &large groups. This may reduce my summer business &yearly income as well.
believe certain restrictions on the number of new STRs outside of Suncadia resort is
reasonable, unless the neighborhood community is marketed towards vacation rentals/2nd
homes, which many seem to be(like areas of Ronald Ridge for example.) I have resided in
different short term rentals myself for the last 7 years in this county, until purchasing a home in
Thorp last year, so I don't have as much knowledge or experience with understanding the
affects on the local community, housing&economy (many families have lived here for
generations, unlike myself.) I've only realized that cost of homes has increased exponentially
since I moved from Snoqualmie in 2018, but that was to be expected as cost&population is
rising just as quickly on the westside. My husband& I certainly couldn't afford to buy property
in the city of Roslyn, as everything in our budget was either a total renovation project or tear
down/rebuild. My husband works for High Country Excavation in summer& DOT in winter
plowing, so his income is also perhaps indirectly contingent on new short term rentals being
built. He has done quite a lot of work at Suncadia&out in Ronald,though many of these may
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be permanent residences for retirees, or second homes, etc. He cleared foundation for
Accolade property rental apartments on 903. 1 realize I may be misunderstanding"short term
rental"but that sounds like a year lease or less to me. Otherwise I assume you'd be using
'Vacation Rental"?The only qualm I have is how much trash short term renters can sometimes
bring to the area, attracting bear&other wildlife, by not disposing of properly. (Mostly Ronald
area.)This issue though has definitely more to do with campers &lake day use.
23 1 am very concerned about the stress out on our infrastructure like our water systems and the 2/23/2025 6:46 PM
drain of our resources. I have lived in upper county since 1991 and ironically make my living
cleaning vacation rentals. It is absolutely shocking the amount of water used maintaining these
rentals and the volume of garbage left behind for us to deal with is hard to comprehend.
24 Please consider moratorium on short term rentals much the way Leavenworth has done. The 2/23/2025 5:40 PM
Cie Elum area is out of control as evidenced by the litter, noise,traffic and congestion which
have destroyed the serenity of this mountain town. Cie Elum is Yellowstone thanks to feckless
planning.
25 You get rid of rentals in Kittitas county your gonna be filing more than bankruptcy. 2/23/2025 5:26 PM
26 This may be a Cie Elum issue: this is not an Ellensburg issue. Stay in your lane: 2/22/2025 1:51 PM
27 1 support short term rentals overall and do believe there is a positive benefit to having*some* 2/22/2025 12:31 PM
short term rentals in the county.AND I do feel strongly that there should be limits, and
measures in place to ensure housing access and affordability for the county residents and
ensure positive contributions to the community. Thanks for this consideration.
28 It must be regulated and taxed. Right now it's a free for all benefiting only the owner and the 2/20/2025 3:27 PM
occupant.
29 1 do not support short term rentals within our community. 2/20/2025 9:08 AM
30 1 don't find this survey to be user friendly. That explains unanswered questions. 2/20/2025 7:19 AM
31 Fire danger and knowledge is real, and majority of population coming in to rent comes from 2/19/2025 9:26 PM
more urbanized areas not prone to the same climate(summer fire bans)or considerations (how
to properly put a fire out)that folks on this side of the mountains have.
32 We need serious restrictions and fire code limits for the number of people that can be at a 2/19/2025 12:10 PM
short term rental.We need a way to be able to cut down on partying and noise after the hours
of 1opm.
33 No. I strongly believe regulation is NOT needed as i have never once heard or a problem nor 2/19/2025 6:06 AM
want taxes and excess government
34 1 do believe over regulating short term rentals in the area could have a serious negative impact 2/18/2025 9:58 PM
on the overall economy. It has the potential to bankrupt many businesses in the area.
35 Limit them, let's bring back our community and not me the Westsides playground for the eich 2/18/2025 9:01 PM
36 More police presence when complaints start up. NO JUST HAND SLAPPING 2/18/2025 8:15 PM
37 No 2/18/2025 8:01 PM
38 1 believe as long as the owners and their guests are following the laws and stimulating the local 2/18/2025 6:40 PM
economy they shouldn't be subjected to additional fees or restrictions on how they can use
their own property.
39 Short term rentals can drive home owners to keep up the maintenance and appearance of their 2/18/2025 6:30 PM
properties.
40 STR's benefit Upper County especially, provide many jobs and greatly supports all the shops& 2/18/2025 5:15 PM
restaurants. STR's are a great thing for our community!
41 Short term rentals are good for the economy,they bring an abundance of people into the town 2/18/2025 5:05 PM
with spending money for local businesses, as well as creating valuable opportunities for all
social levels to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Regulating would limit outside investors and would
reduce propery values.
42 As a real estate professional, I believe that restricting short term rentals would not add more 2/18/2025 3:35 PM
homes to long term rental inventory. Buyers of these homes are using them as second homes,
and offsetting the cost with short term rental income. It doesn't make sense for them to rent
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these homes long term. Restrictions on short term rentals would be detrimental to the local
economy that heavily relies on tourism. It would be felt by all kinds of businesses that the
guests patronize such as restaurants, retail, etc.
43 The county would benefit from a tax collected from short term rentals. The increase in people 2/18/2025 12:06 PM
visiting Kittitas County &it's communities are increasing the use of public roads, trailheads,
river access points &camping opportunities.A tax or fee of some kind could help address
these concerns.
44 Less government. You don't have to take this away or regulate. No more taxes you snakes!!!1! 2/18/2025 9:01 AM
45 I'm taking this survey because Gina Peckman has forwarded this survey to HUNDREDS of 2/18/2025 4:29 AM
people who in return have forwarded to hundreds of people. Her company"Peckman Search
Partners"should be a red flag and indication on how skewed your survey response likely has
been. I hope your local government is cautious with results from this and does its due
diligence. Please make sure your elected officials are aware of this concern as well. Best of
luck.
46 Our town's resources are stressed enough. Please choose community or capitalism. 2/17/2025 10:19 PM
47 Tired of ST Renters destroying community property and disregarding rules as they are only 2/17/2025 9:53 PM
there for a couple nights. Owners should pay fines for renter bad behavior. Bad behavior
doesn't add to our community and costs the rest of us money.
48 let people do what they want with their own property, as long as it is safe legal and they are 2/17/2025 7:40 PM
paying taxes.
49 1 have talked with both the insurance company for our HOA and an HOA attorney regarding 2/17/2025 6:35 PM
short term rentals. Our HOA insurance company states that airbnb's are a red flag and must be
approved prior to being covered by the company. There have been numerous law suites where
HOA board members have been sued for acts performed by airbnb tenants. HOA attorney
stated owners of short term rentals have the right to rent out their home as they wish.We need
the County to require some type of regulation to help stabalize the situation, yet allow home
owners to rent their properties if that is what they wish. The noise some short term tenants
create, disrespect for others and the risk of wildfires all need monitoring and some level of
accountability. Other short term rentals are without issue but,there is no community stability
with too many short term rentals.
50 No 2/17/2025 5:48 PM
51 We're concerned that renters may not have knowledge as far as fire safety or follow burn bans 2/17/2025 4:05 PM
or restrictions. We also feel that they won't have the respect or care for our community.
52 Definitely think limiting the density of strs like done in Chelan county is a good thing. 2/17/2025 3:19 PM
53 If you want help with Surveys, you can contact me at: Kevin Silver, kjsilver@gmail.com, 2/17/2025 2:34 PM
650.283.3488, Ronald,WA
54 Our area is so beautiful and bringing in those that don't live in the area is a risk to the 2/17/2025 1:13 PM
maintenance of our roads and lakes.When you don't live in the area you don't feel as
compelled to not litter or take care of the area.
55 Short term rentals are a great economic development and tourism opportunity for visitors to 2/16/2025 3:25 PM
learn about the area. We have an STR across the street and have been invited to weddings
and dinner-we love meeting new people and hearing the children playing in their yard.
56 There is always an impact on small towns. I love the small town feel,which is why we 2/16/2025 2:52 PM
invested in the property. I started as a short-term rental and then purchased years ago. This
rental has brought joy to so many.While it comes with some frustrations,the long-term
investment for this middle class family is important. My children deserve to have a place to
call their own.
57 We dislike them. Rarely a good experience involving them. 2/16/2025 8:16 AM
58 Regulation in some areas, maybe required,whereas others may not be. I think a blanket 2/15/2025 10:36 AM
approach would be wrong.
59 Thank you for hearing the concerns and seeking input for how to address the problems. 2/15/2025 8:28 AM
60 I'm very concerned about the impact that short-term rentals have on our community. Properties 2/14/2025 7:56 PM
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bought as STRs become investments, not a place to live and not a place for people who want
to support and be part of a community. STR landlords undermine our community's safety by
putting a rotation of people who are inexperienced with winter weather into some of the highest
snowfall areas in the world-conditions which require all of us to have the knowledge,
experience and energy to drive in snow, remove snow, and stay safe during extended power
outages. STR renters are not prepared for conditions in the Pass and are a burden on our
resources-there have been plenty of times when desperate pleas from renters have popped up
on local FB pages begging for food, help digging, help with houses without heat, help with
driving, help with rides, etc. Pass residents always help but what happens when they're
outnumbered by visitors? Finally, STRs make it difficult for local employees to find housing,
which causes interruptions to mountain operations, local restaurants, etc when employees
have long commutes and can't get to work in difficult weather.
61 The county infrastructure is being utilized by people using short term rentals. The county 2/13/2025 1:43 PM
should collect a tax to cover the increased maintenance costs of roads. Additionally, a fee or
tax would help address the increased pressure on recreation areas and it's resources. Folks
visiting the county should help cover the wear and tear on County resources. People are willing
to pay to play, so a recreation fee or tax would help the county establish funding to support
recreation endeavors, and projects within the county.
62 If you try to remove or reduce the short term rentals in this community, you will kill its 2/13/2025 9:56 AM
economy.
63 A problem here in Island Co. ,discourage it now. 2/13/2025 12:10 AM
64 Short term rentals add jobs, and keep our restaurants and services open. If our community 2/12/2025 9:23 PM
was self sustaining all the businesses on the main streets in Roslyn and Cie Elum would be
open seven days a week, but they are closed half the weekdays and always open on the
weekends to take advantage of their busy time because of out-of-town guests.
65 Snoqualmie pass residents need to stop complaining on this issue. If there are safety or noise 2/12/2025 8:55 PM
related issues,that is one thing, but simply complaining because they don't like change is
short sighted and exhausting. The bias against others outside the Pass is palpable, but it is a
reality that people visiting from outside the pass is what funds this community,the ski areas
included.
66 We have children and grandchildren who live in the house and never know who is next door is 2/12/2025 8:38 PM
disconcerting The freeway is literally 1 minute away. Any one of them could swoop a child up
and be gone. The disrespect is immense.
67 This community has an opportunity to grow as a tourist hotspot.We should support local 2/12/2025 8:13 PM
businesses and bring more people into this amazing community!
68 It's a safety concern when the power goes out and the pass is closed. I've had str's need to 2/12/2025 7:48 PM
charge phones on our generator.
69 Having STRs are an essential part of our community socially as well as financially but also an 2/12/2025 7:46 PM
important right of homeowners that have purchased second homes here should be able to rent
it out safely, and where it does not adversely impact neighbors
70 All of Kittitas county should have the same regulations, People that live in unincorporated 2/12/2025 5:00 PM
Kittitas have little protection. It is like living in a different state.
71 In Kittitas County, for example Cie Elum, Roslyn all have regulations in place for STIR,where 2/12/2025 4:56 PM
Unincorporated Kittitas County (such as Ronald)is the wild wild west. No regulations, a free for
all. All of Kittitas County should have the same regulations.
72 The owners or property managers need to be much more available and attentive to their 2/12/2025 4:39 PM
renters. They should be in the neighborhood not miles away with no way to contact them
73 STR should be eliminated. Destructive to area and community and environment. Noise is 2/12/2025 2:19 PM
atrocious as is the constant partying, threats to property and environment. My husband and I
were physically threatened as well as had damage to our property by non locals. It's out of
control in the area
74 I've had short term rentals on and off in kittitas county for about 10 years. If the tenant was 2/12/2025 1:55 PM
vetted properly and expectations given,we've had almost no negative comments from the
neighbors. Poor management(required by one HOA)led to some negative comments from
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neighbors.We turned it around and managed it ourselves to help mitigate negative experiences
from our neighbors. You do get a better product if managed properly.
75 We need to work on solutions for long term rental or living while allowing our communities to 2/12/2025 1:29 PM
flourish with tourism.
76 1 don't believe large corporations should be allowed to buy up housing for short term. A 2/12/2025 12:49 PM
homeowner should be able to rent out their own home(s)when they want
77 Need to be regulated and taxed- 2/12/2025 9:57 AM
78 Living close to Seattle drives up housing prices, I'm sure short term rentals add to that, but 2/12/2025 9:21 AM
everyone should be free to do what they want with their property as long as it doesn't infringe
on any neighbors.
79 Short term rentals are great for the community bringing in$and increasing property values. 2/11/2025 7:49 PM
There is no need for more regulation, there is already too much regulation over citizens their
rights and businesses.
80 Wevihad great experiences staying in STR's in Kittitas and providing an STR in Kittitas. Great 2/11/2025 4:49 PM
relationship with neighbors and appreciate the counties approach that seems to appreciate the
economic impact STR's provide the community while not significantly impacting the affordable
housing supply
81 Renters are clueless about the wild animals in the community-a cougar has been captured on 2/11/2025 3:16 PM
Ring many times over last several months and little kids are playing outside after dark with
distant supervision. We've heard coyotes and animals have disappeared. We've seen kids
harass deer many times (one encouraged by dad)-clueless the deer can and will charge.
82 As a str owner in Kittitas County, I already pay property taxes, fees to cleaners and service 2/11/2025 2:15 PM
people, my clients and I frequent local businesses and purchase gas, food etc...
83 We should continue the ability for property owners to rent their properties on a short-term 2/11/2025 11:20 AM
basis. No change to the current environment and regulation.
84 1 have one next to me and it results in guests who do not care about their neighbors, or the 2/11/2025 10:57 AM
community rules or norms. I would rather have a neighbor,with all the responsibilities and
ownership a neighbor has to one another,than what is basically a hotel room.
85 Short term rentals should NOT be allowed in private communities like Sky Meadows, Pine 2/11/2025 10:34 AM
Loch Sun This is not how they were intended to be used and have a negative impact on family
/children safety, driving etc in these communities
86 STRs are a great economic driver for the community. Banning or restricting would cripple the 2/11/2025 10:18 AM
local economy. I'm all for them, despite the fact that at times it creates complexity of living
day to day in Cie Elum.
87 Short term rentals provide huge tax benefits for our cities and county,which improves 2/11/2025 9:48 AM
infrastructure for all of us if funds are managed properly. Let's make our county welcoming and
affordable for all tourists and future residents.
88 Please fight the urge to listen to a minority of short-minded people wanting to put restrictions 2/11/2025 9:26 AM
on short-term rentals. Let the free market work. Take this crap back to the western side of
Washington where it belongs
89 1 believe the economy in the Cie Elum/Roslyn/ Ronald area significantly benefits from the 2/11/2025 9:15 AM
tourism and recreation enabled by short term rentals. These are not houses that local folks
who likely buy and they will not solve the issue of creating more affordable housing. They allow
a significant flow of property tax dollars from westside(Seattle area)owners into Kittitas
County.
90 Most of the rentals in the upper county are in Suncadia, or the recreational areas. Very few are 2/11/2025 9:04 AM
in the city limits which would impact affordable housing supply and long-term rentals.
91 1 would like STRs to be confined to one area of town if we need them at all, and for there to be 2/11/2025 8:29 AM
high taxes to support local infrastructure/services.
92 Short term rentals add greatly to economy of our County. I don't think they should be regulated 2/10/2025 11:05 PM
because if there become too many of them some will fail. Let the market decide. Free market.
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Stop adding more regulations. Most people that would put there place up for short term rental
need the money to make mortgage and expenses. Leave them alone, please.
93 Owners of STR's need to be responsible for the actions of their renters. 2/10/2025 4:48 PM
94 Limit single family homes to a single family. 2/10/2025 4:44 PM
95 Delicate balance,tough bell to unring if we ring it. It is key to our prosperity as a region, but 2/10/2025 3:44 PM
must be managed (and taxed to pay for that regulation).
96 Limit them and enforce the guidelines and rules of the community and fine owners that allow 2/10/2025 2:07 PM
renters to disrespect the community particularly their neighbors.
97 Limiting use of properties in our county will further effect the affordability of owners. Owners 2/10/2025 9:55 AM
need to offset housing costs by being able to rent if needed. Cities can address their own
needs. For example: Upper county is much different than lower county. Ellensburg, Kittitas,
Thorp, do not need to be inhibited with regulations like the upper county.
98 1 was raised in a close-knit town in Eastern Washington with limited opportunities where Gen 2/10/2025 9:53 AM
Xrs left in large numbers after HS graduation. Kititas County offers a different experience
where many multi-generation families still thrive in small towns, largely due to the variety of
jobs and opportunities that exist. STRs create jobs. We need more affordable housing vs
strictly high cost SFRs and STRs which exacerbates the problem of limited affordable housing.
E.g. The pandemic led to an oversupply of STRs but limited if any new affordable housing.
99 We have so many rental properties in the Kittitas county. If we are going to regulate the short 2/10/2025 9:47 AM
term rentals than long term rentals need to be regulated too. In my opinion, long term rentals
are where the issues are.
100 As mentioned earlier,the questions are obviously skewed towards further regulation.We do not 2/10/2025 9:42 AM
need more regulation. If housing stock is a concern, the local govemement should incentivize
further development rather than implement taxes and policies on the locals.
101 My biggest concern is lack of help, support from owner of rentals to enforce house or area 2/10/2025 8:02 AM
rules No follow thru so nothing changes
102 1 don't think short term rentals are an issue whatsoever in Ellensburg. I could see how it might 2/10/2025 6:48 AM
impact Upper County more and there may be some needs for intervention. However, please do
not try to regulate STRs like they do in Chelan county-it's out of control up there.
103 Allow homeowners to supply kittitas visitors with a"at home and small town"experience when 2/10/2025 2:27 AM
visiting.
104 Fear that this survey will get more attention from concerned citizens vs. those who are 2/10/2025 2:03 AM
indifferent or support STIR. Thus swaying the data to the negative.
105 No 2/9/2025 9:55 PM
106 1 think reasonable rules such as excessive noise and cars and trash behavior need to be 2/9/2025 7:56 PM
regulated but feel blatant restrictions on rentals are unnecessary. A few bad apples and over
reaction by homeowners
107 We need tourism. Limiting STRs is short-sighted and will hurt our economy. 2/9/2025 4:19 PM
108 1 think STIR can be done right,just requires extra work. 2/9/2025 12:55 PM
109 Protect and promote the area's growth in a way that improves it...don't just allow stuff like this 2/9/2025 12:29 PM
to happen to us.
110 Limit rentals before there is so much ownership of them that the city wont be able to reverse 2/9/2025 11:59 AM
the mess this is creating.
111 PLEASE protect the housing values and community spirit and stop us from further being 2/9/2025 11:52 AM
Seattle's weekend dumping ground!
112 Folks coming from other parts of the state to our county need to be educated in the high fire 2/9/2025 10:56 AM
damages in our County during certain months of the year. More enforcement/fines to those
who don't comply or start fires deliberately or by accident.
113 Noise lack of Timely intervention 2/9/2025 10:49 AM
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114 New developments are coming because of the short term rental economy not the long term so 2/9/2025 10:46 AM
we need to change that by luring and finding an economic driver to also set up to diversify our
community.
115 While STR has some negative impact on housing availability,within reason I don't believe it is 2/9/2025 10:32 AM
the governments responsibility to tell a property owner how to manage their property, beyond
the laws of peace, noise, parking for example. Not who may or may not use their property as a
STIR.
116 Stopping Noise after 10 pm needs to be a priority. Security will stop by but people don't care. 2/9/2025 10:30 AM
They come here to party and will continue to do so unless something changes. You have cars
parked in the street and animals running around off leash doing their business wherever they
please. This is my home and the noise issue makes us want to leave the community we used
to love.
117 Ban them 2/9/2025 10:15 AM
118 It's a love/hate relationship. Bringing tourism and people to this area has a positive impact on 2/9/2025 9:56 AM
the economy, but people also fall in love and want a residence here! This is a drain on
resources and there are not enough people in the community who want the jobs needed to care
for properties, let alone staff the businesses that are needed to keep up with the increasing
demand.
119 The questions regarding property prices. I'd have to do more research to see if there is a 2/8/2025 9:16 PM
connection between Airbnbs and home values. There likely is, but there are many other factors
that come into play.
120 1 understand concerns that people have regarding disturbance caused by STRs. Noise and 2/8/2025 3:04 PM
occupancy regulations would go a long way towards alleviating these(though obviously some
people are still going to cause problems-we've had plenty of problems with people in"long
term rentals"so not completely fair to single out STRs. I believe earlier in the survey I may
have said I was not in favor of a tax or fee-but do understand some additional enforcement
may be necessary and so would need to be paid for. So I would reconsider that stance. I feel
very strongly that if you own a home you should be allowed to do what you want with it(within
rrason of course), as long as all efforts were made to comply with local occupancy and
noise/disruptive behavior ordinances
121 We use our cabin a lot.We rent when we aren'tthere. If I didn't have a STIR, my home would 2/8/2025 12:18 PM
not be opened up for LTR, it would be vacact,which isn't great. My STIR bring families with
kids who want yo enjoy the scenery. They add life to the Pass!
122 1 thinkPutting a cap on rental home volumes would deter People from investing in our 2/8/2025 10:54 AM
community
123 We have a housing shortage here. Allowing homes to be used as mini-hotels just exacerbates 2/8/2025 10:49 AM
the issue.
124 We should not have short term rentals in this community. People who buy here only to create a 2/8/2025 10:10 AM
short term rental income stream do not care about our community,the preservation of our
natural resources, and destroy the area.
125 1 think it's great for the community. We have worked with rental owners to promote businesses 2/8/2025 7:55 AM
a lot. It brings excited vacationers to the area where they want to know what to do where to
shop etc.
126 They should be taxed into oblivion 2/8/2025 7:54 AM
127 Property owns pay high taxes and they should be able to use their property as they see fit. 2/8/2025 5:18 AM
128 None 2/7/2025 9:12 PM
129 Current homeowners need the ability to manage their property in order to cover expenses. 2/7/2025 7:50 PM
Restrictions on current owners, particularly owners who purchased 5-10 or more years ago in
particular.
130 Thank you for the survey. Appreciate the opportunity to share. 2/7/2025 7:45 PM
131 STRs bring tourists. Tourists bring money to our county.We need revenue 2/7/2025 7:07 PM
132 Go after the owners that have consistent, unresolved complaints if it really is a problem.Work 2/7/2025 4:10 PM
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with the platforms (AbnbNRBO/Vacasa)to help solve the issues. Leave the others alone. So
many people bought their Kittitas property knowing that this could offset the cost of ownership.
Banning outright, or putting in regulations now would probably result in a lot of wasteful
lawsuits, and the local economy taking a major hit. The county will see a lot less back in taxes
too when housing values drop and commercial businesses drop... STRs are here to stay, long
term. There are existing levers to enact change or penalties for bad actors through HOAs, law
enforcement and most importantly through the Apps themselves.
133 As stated earlier, it is my opinion if any regulations are admitted they should be there to assist 2/7/2025 3:38 PM
the Owner, not patronize their ability to sustain a living here.
134 1 believe restrictions on STRs would cause disparate impact on Upper County since that is 2/7/2025 3:32 PM
where a lot of STRs are. Tourism positively impacts our economy. How many STRs actually
take housing away from citizens looking for a full time residence?Does the same property
really appeal to both those hunting for a full time residence and an STIR?
135 Too many people in one STIR. Water supply, noise, trespassing, reckless driving,the owner 2/7/2025 3:20 PM
doesn't control the occupants
136 1 do not favor government interference with business. STR's are often an investment by long 2/7/2025 3:20 PM
distance investors. There needs to be common sense regulation in place to protect owners
who enjoy this rural setting. STR's owners need to be permitted and they should cant'serious
liability insurance to protect other property from from the stupidity of some visitors. I've had
them defy burn bans.When politely told that there is a bum ban and they could start a forest
fire destroying peoples homes, they're response was, "I don't care, I don't live here".
137 1 would support a complete ban on STRs as well. 2/7/2025 3:04 PM
138 1 do not support short term rentals in our community. Thanks. 2/7/2025 2:55 PM
139 STR's are a critical source of revenue for the county 2/7/2025 2:54 PM
140 Limit#people to house 3 beds should have no more than 6 people 2/7/2025 2:44 PM
141 would like the ability to enforce the laws that already exist easily like noise ordinance and fire 2/7/2025 2:40 PM
bans
142 Short term rentals are and will be a critical piece to the local economy. They provide numerous 2/7/2025 2:33 PM
benefits including, but not limited to, boosting the local economy, providing supplemental
revenue for residents, increase local property values and therefore tax revenues, and maybe
most importantly allows us to share this wonderful place we call home with others, so that they
can enjoy it too:)
143 1 understand people have the right to use their homes for the most part but these are basically 2/7/2025 2:24 PM
businesses being ran using single family homes. This area almost feels like it was taken
advantage of during the COVID housing boom because people with Microsoft area money were
able to come pay cash or outbid the locals who don't have that kind of equity. A lot of people
love the area but we are going to lose our next generation of workers in this area if housing
isn't figured out soon.
144 For the drain that short term rentals bring on our community if we are going to have them, they 2/7/2025 11:52 AM
should be taxed to cover the impact they make on our community and environment.
145 When I rented a rental in another county. There was a binder explaining all do's and dont's . It 2/7/2025 11:36 AM
was a beach rental and it told you not to walk on other people's property and to respect theit
property. It was all explained very well
146 Proper regulations and guidelines should be put in place. If a str is problematic then they can 2/7/2025 10:42 AM
have their license revoked. Since there is no real infrastructure(mayor, relying on sheriff's,)
Can it be done through the county,when they register? Not sure how it will work. Most folks
who work in Kittitas county cant afford an str home anyway. We don't have enough affordable
homes really anywhere. It's up to our municipalities to demand affordable homes. Those
should not be turned into Str.
147 Much of Kittitas economy is based on tourism. Short term rentals provide unique ways to show 2/7/2025 10:16 AM
off kittitas and fill a hole in the hospitality industry. The rentals provide better places for
families to stay and more unique places
148 This is a resort town with a ski slope. Short term rentals are small businesses and the bread 2/7/2025 10:13 AM
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and butter of communities like this.
149 1 think anyone who tries to interrupt free market or put regulation on another person is a vile 2/7/2025 10:11 AM
enemy combatant on US soil
150 There needs to be regulations to balance the residence of the county and take into account 2/7/2025 10:11 AM
property rights. This is a larger issue and needs to be looked at wholistically
151 As mentioned I work as a cleaner for STR's in the county both in Suncadia and outside. One of 2/7/2025 9:25 AM
the major problems I've seen is sprinkler rooms are sometimes used as mass storage areas
and access is limited. Management companies are lazy and don't address this fire/safety
issue when notified. Owners don't address it either. Owners and management companies are
also sometimes negligent in servicing fireplaces causing fire hazard concerns I have with the
wildfire area we live in. Sometimes I bring up concerns to the management company and they
don't even notify the owners that there could be a potential issue. I am in support of rules that
would require annual inspections especially with regard to fire code, sprinkler rooms, and
fireplace inspections.
152 1 have no idea on how we are going to solve this, other than elected officials doing their jobs 2/7/2025 8:21 AM
and enforcing rules that are in existence today. For example, lot zoning, size, enforcing the no
business can be conducted...
153 The only way I can afford to grow my wealth,when it comes to real estate, is by rental. 2/6/2025 10:11 PM
Otherwise I would be stuck in the mud struggling to pay my bills.
154 Managed well they help the local economy, but need a balance 2/6/2025 9:09 PM
155 For the safety of the community, protection of rental clients, and increased long term rental 2/6/2025 7:00 PM
opportunities, I agree with regulating these. I do not agree if the board of commissioners
conducts themselves as normal to pad their own pockets and those of their"close
constituents"!
156 1 strongly argue against county-level management, restriction, or regulation of short-term 2/6/2025 6:57 PM
rentals (STRs)is that such interference limits economic opportunity, infringes on property
rights, and reduces the overall benefits STRs bring to local communities. Here's why STRs
should remain free from county control: 1. Property Rights and Free Market Principles STR
owners have invested in their properties and should have the right to use them as they see fit.
Restricting STRs interferes with private property rights and disrupts the free market,where
supply and demand should dictate success rather than government intervention. 2. Economic
Growth and Local Business Support STRs drive significant economic activity by attracting
visitors who spend money at local businesses, including restaurants, shops, entertainment
venues, and service providers. Overregulation could stifle tourism and hurt these businesses,
leading to lost jobs and revenue. 3. Increased Tax Revenue Without Burdening Residents
Many counties already collect occupancy taxes from STRs,which fund public services and
infrastructure. Restricting STRs could reduce this vital revenue stream, shifting the financial
burden onto residents through higher taxes or reduced services. 4. Innovation in Lodging and
Tourism STRs provide travelers with diverse and affordable accommodations that hotels often
cannot match. Limiting STRs reduces competition, leading to higher prices and fewer options
for tourists, potentially driving them to other destinations. 5. Unnecessary Bureaucracy and
Enforcement Costs Regulating STRs at the county level requires resources for enforcement,
inspections, and administrative oversight, creating unnecessary government expenses. These
funds could be better allocated to essential services rather than policing responsible
homeowners. 6. Localized Decision-Making is More Effective Rather than broad county-wide
regulations, decisions regarding STRs should be left to individual communities and
neighborhoods.A one-size-fits-all approach fails to consider the unique needs and economic
dynamics of different areas within a county. 7. Misconceptions About STR Impact Opponents
often claim that STRs contribute to housing shortages and neighborhood disruptions, but data
frequently shows that well-run STRs coexist peacefully with communities and make up a small
percentage of total housing stock. Instead of restrictions, proper nuisance enforcement(for
noise or parking violations)should address concerns without harming responsible hosts. STRs
contribute to economic growth, property rights, and tourism without requiring heavy-handed
regulation. Counties should focus on fostering responsible hosting through light-touch policies
that encourage accountability rather than blanket restrictions that limit economic opportunity
and personal freedom.
157 Personally I would like to see them banned. The number of'Visitors "we get, being a resort 2/6/2025 6:14 PM
community is already crushing. Garbage, trespassing, no respect or concern for people who
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live up here full time. The cons definitely out ways any pro's in my opinion
158 1 think it's great to bring people into our area. 2/6/2025 4:53 PM
159 Completely un-American to restrict people to use their properties how they want to use them. 2/6/2025 4:41 PM
This helps the economy and to regulate is wrong.
160 1 understand the burden short term rentals imposes in resort type areas like Snoqualmie Pass 2/6/2025 4:20 PM
and Roslyn and Ronald. Guests not understanding the grit or snow country standard operating
procedures. However in the greater Kittitas County area any home owner should be free to do
as they wish. AirBNB does a pretty good job vetting/rating/and allowing for public facing
reviews of tenants that allow hosts to confirm or deny guests. Coming from Snoqualmie Pass
living in the Conifer Neighborhood a private road that was privately maintained,the biggest
problem was guests getting stuck on unmaintained roads, not a county problem,the residents
figured out that they needed to pay for a higher level of service for snow removal so people
don't get stuck. Sure some guests are there to party and have a good time, but its a ski resort
that's what people go there to do. The HOA of a couple other neighborhoods only allow 30 day
minimum rentals which allows for rental income and shy's away the weekend party crowd. It
should not be a county issue that imposes rules that negatively impact the entire county for
small geographic zones of high density short term rentals.
161 In the upper county short term vacation rentals employ a lot of residents. It's a major driver of 2/6/2025 4:04 PM
our local economy. In addition, the location of the rentals is not in or near resident housing
areas.
162 Snoqualmie Pass is no place for short-term rentals when the renters disrupt the lives of the 2/6/2025 3:43 PM
neighbors. We need law enforcement to get rid of the problem renters.
163 Reducing Short term rentals will 1 eliminate visitors to the area 2. Impact local businesses 3. 2/6/2025 2:57 PM
Increase hotel/motel developments 4. Encourage on the wealthiest to own homes in the area
further limiting visitors and reducing business needs 5. Limit work opportunities for locals with
reduced business revenues from less visitors, relying only on wealthy 2nd home owners who
rarely come to the area or the wealthy living in resort areas.
164 1 encourage an open mind to short-term vacation rentals. As long as the owners and tenants 2/6/2025 2:40 PM
abide by the laws and any applicable CC&Rs,they should be free to use their property as they
wish. We invested over$300K into our house when we bought it, all of which went into the
local economy(contractors and professional service providers)-and we pay extra to the HOA
to allow our guests to use community amenities. I understand the need for affordable housing,
but(at the same time)everyone likes when their property values increase.And we should be
limiting government restriction and regulation of private property.
165 These people come to party and we live here full time 2/6/2025 2:30 PM
166 1 believe in a cap system where someone wanting to ST rent has to buy credits for the days 2/6/2025 2:28 PM
they want...you want to rent your house for 60 days a year...buy your credits...180 days a
year...but more credits.The monies generated could offset infrastructure costs for the
community...again offset disproportionate useage by ST Rentals vs Long term and
homeowners
167 Some regulations are needed but they don't need to go overboard. Is it easier to start with 2/6/2025 2:11 PM
more and go to less or start with less and gradually go with more restrictions if needed?
168 Brings positive to community. 2/6/2025 1:02 PM
169 less Government influence the better, A property owner should have the right to do what they 2/6/2025 11:23 AM
want ;)
170 Ski area employees need an affordable place to live near to work. 2/6/2025 10:58 AM
171 1 am an owner of a home in Ronald. We used to sit our time 50150 between Ronald and our 2/6/2025 10:47 AM
westside house. Our kids grew older and busier making it harder to come as often. Renting our
property had made is possible to maintain ownership. I am all for regulations on ST rentals but
am hopeful that there is a grandfather rule in place to allow current rentals to stay rentals.We
have a local company that manages it for us.
172 Don't turn us into King County. Leave short term rentals alone. It's good for Kittitas. Also, 1 2/6/2025 10:40 AM
hope Cie Elum goes bankrupt.
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173 1 think overall, some sort of solution to the massive amount of STR's in snoqualmie pass is 2/6/2025 10:40 AM
important. At the same time, I'm against increased government oversight of my own personal
property. It's a hard line to toe. I disagree with any additional taxes but do agree that there
should be some systems in place to make sure people are not buying homes as investments.
174 1 feel anyone that currently has a short term rental should be grandfathered in. 2/6/2025 10:01 AM
175 1 have no issues with STIR as a whole but the people doing them need to manage them closer. 2/6/2025 9:51 AM
On Snoqualmie Pass I feel renters are not given the"rules" of the area and the neighborhood,
especially regarding safety and travel in the winter months. Children are sledding in the streets
unsupervised and people are traveling with improper vehicles. This is the homeowners
responsibility to make renters aware.
176 Short term rentals positively impact the local economy. Local residents don't fill the homes in 2/6/2025 9:41 AM
the area and frequent the same businesses each week. STR's have people visiting the first
time who want to visit and spend money in all businesses. Homeowners of STR's already pay
taxes on the property and should not be additionally taxed.
177 Vacasa for Snoqualmie pass is a huge liability. Over 3 staff members have had injuries at 2/6/2025 9:41 AM
properties. They don't do safety inspections for properties. They leave fire hazards and curb
trash everywhere causing rodents and bear problems.
178 Thank you for looking into this. This is one of my biggest problems with living at 2/6/2025 9:38 AM
Hyak/Snoqualmie Pass. Hoping we can improve the situation with the short term rentals!
Would love to see long term rentals be prioritized over short term rentals.
179 1 am a home owner and have in the past had a STIR. If you own your home and pay taxes on 2/6/2025 9:24 AM
the property, you should be able to rent it as you see fit without interference from the
government. My experience is that the full time residents in my neighborhood are the ones that
have created noise, leave lights on all night and don't pick up after their pets and are generally
intolerable of part time owners or renters. They feel that the mountain is theirs and should not
be shared with"city folks".
180 I'm a real estate broker who lives at Snoqualmie pass with an extensive knowledge in real 2/6/2025 9:19 AM
estate investment and short-term rental. I would love to be a part of any decisions and
discussions moving forward, as I think experience tends to outweigh any biased opinions
about short-term rentals that jose who are uninformed may not know.
181 Moving here 4 1/2 years ago was the first time I had needed to rent a home in 15 years. I had 2/6/2025 9:02 AM
been a homeowner before that. It makes me sad that even though I contribute to our
community by volunteering with our local fire department and work locally we are planning to
move out of state so that we can find a nice rental and look for a home to buy. As much as we
love this community and want to continue to be close to help our aging parents,we need to
move somewhere we can be comfortable.We moved here with hopes of finding a place to live
and starting a life here. My husband is from WA and spent a lot of time in this area growing up.
His parents retired to this area over 25 years ago. After 4 years we have realized that prices
are not going to go down. We have been keeping an eye on rentals for the past 2 years and
have only seriously considered renting one. The availability of rentals in our area is grim.
Combined my husband and I make around$175K a year. We have 2 children in college that we
help and one more child that is still in high school. Thank you for doing this for our
community!! Good luck!
182 If STR's are managed properly, they bring a benefit to the community by exposing visitors 2/6/2025 8:54 AM
interested in Kittitas County a way of exploring and seeing the area that we have to offer. The
key is for the STR's to be managed by individual owners That have local resources and are in
the community or at least have representatives in the area.
183 Looking forward to getting some control over this.We also had a neighbor who submitted 2/6/2025 8:52 AM
building plans for a garage addition to the side of their house, but actually ended up building a
2 unit rental with a garage, in the front of their house,with no additional onsite parking.Where
is the accountability from the county? I approved their side garage,when notified, so we have
been pretty shocked to see what they actually built. Help!!
184 1 believe in the right to decide how you use your property. 2/6/2025 8:49 AM
185 We need less restrictions not more. Move to seattle for people trying to control your home. 2/6/2025 8:46 AM
186 STIR limit housing and drive up property values and taxes 2/6/2025 8:46 AM
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187 Short term rentals have negatively affected property values for Snoqualmie pass. Property 2/6/2025 8:43 AM
values have sky rocketed, taxes have gone up. There is a huge lack of affordable housing for
young people who may want their first home. It's unfortunate that this survey won't even do
anything for Snoqualmie Pass, Kittitas county could care less about supporting an
unincorporated area, even though we also pay taxes.
188 Do not regulate 2/6/2025 8:42 AM
189 There is some serious price gouging that happens. Pretty outrageous and it take housing from 2/6/2025 8:42 AM
people in the community and gives it to rich outsiders.
190 O 2/6/2025 8:38 AM
191 Nothing wrong with short term rentals 2/6/2025 8:36 AM
192 Do not over regulate strs or you will have unintended negative consequences. Chelan county 2/6/2025 8:34 AM
has over regulated thinking it would make housing affordable and it has not. Instead it has hurt
the tourist indusrty.
193 Having a sheriff that can help with noise control and safety is vital. But I worry restrictions on 2/6/2025 8:27 AM
short term rentals will negatively impact my home value
194 The amount of STR need to be regulated for the health of our county and communities. 2/6/2025 8:25 AM
195 We need more support in upper county-we don't have the resources we need to handle safety 2/6/2025 8:22 AM
concerns in a timely manner. Please limit short term rentals on Snoqualmie Pass!!!
196 STRs need to be capped and better controlled. It is out of control in Roslyn ridge. 2/6/2025 8:16 AM
197 People showed up at the rental next to us and were shooting guns off the deck inside our 2/6/2025 8:13 AM
community, which is an HOA that doesn't allow shooting The land they were shooting over was
our property where our dog was playing. They simply do not care about our regulations
because they are not part of our community they think coming here lets them do whatever they
want to because it's not the west.side. People think that kid attacks County doesn't have
property boundaries and they can ride whatever motorized vehicle they want across property
lines with no repercussions.
198 There is a significant lack of affordable long term rentals in the area. STR only take away from 2/6/2025 8:09 AM
the members of the community who work to keep the local resources available and operating.
199 We could not afford to own our home if we couldn't supplement our income with rental income. 2/6/2025 8:09 AM
Unfortunately when I list our rental as a long term, most people that work up here cannot afford
the long term price(which only covers our expenses).When I can't rent it long term, I list it
short term to make something. Sadly, it's the ski resort that pays poorly. Please don't punish
home owners trying to make a living when the reason for a lack of affordable housing is a state
issue and local employer issues paying poorly. Thanks
200 i think we need more housing overall, not less airbnb. many people(like us)would not consider 2/6/2025 7:57 AM
long term but we would consider short term rentals which would benefit the economy
201 These properties would not provide housing for employees We have a smallapt rented full time 2/6/2025 7:54 AM
202 Short term rentals allow for family and friends to visit local residents. We live in an area where 2/6/2025 7:45 AM
there are no hotel options. (Aside from Summit Inn which is not clean.)
203 Including a requirement that the owner live with 20 minutes of the rental would be a good idea. 2/6/2025 7:45 AM
This would help insure the owner is an active member of the community and has a vested
interest in the community not just a place to make money
204 Kittitas is a vacation destination.We need to find away to provide short term rentals and 2/6/2025 7:42 AM
protect communities and neighborhoods.
205 1 am a Local business manager&a local long term renter. I have worked here 10 years, lived 2/6/2025 7:39 AM
here for 5. Have a deep care for the community and hate to see it following in the footsteps of
other ski resort towns where everyone is priced out, and there is garbage everywhere, no
community, etc
206 Short term rentals are absolutely a drain on the county and hurt working class people. 2/6/2025 7:29 AM
207 Housing is expensive period, short term rentals are not the problem. 2/6/2025 7:22 AM
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208 Being able to rent our home intermittently is the only way we are able to afford to purchase in 2/6/2025 5:59 AM
the area. We depend on it for now and also are involved members of the community. We value
STR's and are willing to work with the community in concerns they present
209 No 2/6/2025 12:52 AM
210 They provide value and bring in visitors. As a small business owner,we don't want to limit 2/5/2025 11:12 PM
business.
211 It's tough to tell people what they can do with their homes. I would like to see a timeline 2/5/2025 10:29 PM
limitation Ex you can rent your home 25 percent of the time and all rentals must report.
212 Short term rentals should not be regulated by government agency's. Regulations if any, should 2/5/2025 7:51 PM
come from CCR's and HOA's in the location. If there is not an HOA or CCR's it should be left
alone.A short term rentals can help an owner afford a property when real estate conditions
create hardship in home ownership.
213 Let us have them 2/5/2025 7:29 PM
214 Thank you for putting this together. I think there is a solution that could work for most, but of 2/5/2025 6:25 PM
course you can't please everyone.
215 Housing is a basic human right. I support efforts to help anyone who needs/wants assistance. 2/5/2025 5:38 PM
216 1 think like all business they are important tot the business eco system and also like all 2/5/2025 5:32 PM
business there must be a balance in the marketplace
217 Kittitas County should restrict short-term rentals. 2/5/2025 2:45 PM
218 Not at this time. 2/5/2025 2:39 PM
219 Limitations on the supply of short-term rentals may have unintended consequences. It can be 2/5/2025 2:32 PM
seen in other communities that the grandfathered short term properties hold a value advantage
over their neighbors who have been frozen out of the same opportunity. These short-term
rentals play an important role in our tourism business here in the county. They also offer an
investment opportunity that enhances the assets of those who engage in this business. Short
term rentals have become an important self-employment opportunity for many. Short term
rentals also improve the overall physical nature of many properties by improving them so they
are competitive within the marketplace of this activity. It is true that short-term rentals remove
housing stocks from the rental or purchase inventory of any given community. I believe it is
falsely presumed that the limitations on these will have a meaningful balance of the short
supply of housing it won't. The housing stock shortage is a complicated issue far outweigh the
advantages or disadvantages of the short term rental issues. It's complicated by construction
cost land use regulations interest rates and the availability of land for such development.
Existing ordinance for occupancy noise, garbage parking or all on the books already. The
question is whether or not they enforced either by the property owner of the short term rental or
the agencies responsible for the broad community enforcement of these matters. Thank you
for the opportunity to comment on this complex issue.
220 Short term rentals are very important for many different reasons in our community. 2/5/2025 2:25 PM
221 What are other communities doing with regards to STR limitations?Langley, WA, Leavenworth, 2/5/2025 1:34 PM
etc. Both of these communities have higher tourist activity and a significant amount of people
in the community in service jobs not making a living wage. I would be curious as to what is the
percentage of STR stock they allow?
222 Short term rentals without fair taxation are wrecking this community. Locals first 2/5/2025 12:20 PM
223 OUR STORY: When we purchased our home in the very beginning of 2020, it came with a 2/5/2025 11:55 AM
"bonus home" as I call it. The bonus home had been treated very poorly by long term renters
for many years. It is also VERY close in proximity to our own home and so we felt like we had
two choices: 1)let it sit empty; or 2)clean it up and have it available for guests-both our own
guests and guests of Kittitas County. We chose option#2 and have been operating our STR
ever since. This seems to work best to give our family a little bit of space and privacy, but also
keep the home up and running-it's the original farm house on this piece of land dating back to
around the turn of the century and I could not imagine tearing down a piece of history. As a
business, it's an expensive one, but so far we have been able to just cover our expenses with
the revenue form both SRTs and the occasional MTR(usually one or two in the winter months).
Expenses include furnishings, sheets, towels, kitchenware, appliances, replacements for all of
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those things, utilities, professional routine cleaning, occasional deep cleaning (furniture&rugs,
too)software to market and manage the STIR bookings, accounting software, and plenty of
general maintenance to keep things in tip top shape as most STR guests expect. We treat it
as a business and want our guests to have an amazing experience when they stay with us.
THE MARKET: Over the past four years,we have definitely felt a slow down in bookings.
There are more STRs than there once were. Our local economy can only support so many.
Exactly that number, I'm not sure, but we DO NOT need governmental regulation to determine
that. The market will work that out on it's own; it's Economics 101-supply and demand. STIR
business owners will need to either reduce their prices or significantly set themselves apart in
order to stay competitive. Anyone who doesn't deliver a 5-star experience will not last long in
this business anyway. There are plenty of other choices for people. I predict that some STIR
owners will close their doors in the next couple of years due to the squeeze of increasing
expenses and decreasing revenues and/or the sheer work and logistics it takes to run a
GREAT STIR and be competitive. I also own several long term rentals in Kittitas County(since
2016/2017). 1 have seen ZERO negative effects on the rise in short term rentals on the long
term rental market. ZERO. If anything, my last"leasing season"was the toughest one yet. I
used to have wait lists and dozens of calls on every vacant rental. The last time I nearly had
to lower the rental price AND I had an extra month of vacancy. We have more housing here
than 10 years ago, more CWU housing and less college kids coming to school. A few more
STRs than we had pre-2020 is not going to have much, if any, effect on the availability of
housing. And, again, my prediction is that some STIR hosts will simply give up in the next
couple of years. It's just not a cash cow in Ellensburg for most owners. MORE ON THE
RENTAL MARKET: If part of the purpose of this committee is to prevent STRs taking housing
out of the housing pool and thereby increasing rents, YOU NEED TO LOOK ELSEWHERE.
Rents are increasing because costs are increasing across the board. Property taxes have
increased SUBSTANTIALLY in the time we have owned rentals in Kittitas County. (For
example, one of our four-bedroom houses had taxes of$2203 per year in 2017 and in 2024 that
same house was$3555.) Irrigation water has almost doubled. Our homeowner's insurance has
doubled as well.)A small monthly profit must be retained by the landlord to cover things like
new paint and carpet, new HVAC,yard maintenance, and general repairs. Even as someone
who is eight years into rental homeownership, there is never money left"for us". Ever. STRs in
Kittitas County are not increasing rents for long term rentals-taxes, inflation and maintenance
expectations are. And if legislation is passed on the state level that caps rental increases to a
certain percentage each year, you can bet that small landlords will have no choice than to take
full advantage of those EVERY year or not agree to long term leases. It's not sustainable
otherwise. Small landlords will sell and large corporations will take over. IN CLOSING: Please
consider that general economics is, and should be, at play in most industries. Rental markets
are not an exception. The"good" hosts and landlords will prevail and the"bad" hosts and
landlords will be pushed out. Moreover, our small local economy in Kittitas County cannot
support a huge number of STRs. The not-so-great ones will close on their own, making room
for the great ones to thrive. We have larger issues at play affecting housing overall,which
should be focused on separately.We have larger issues affecting our local economy as well
(like the lack of high-paying jobs and industries)which should be focused on separately. Let
our STIR hosts do their jobs and provide more diverse lodging options for visitors to our
amazing little valley!
224 My family and I always prefer to rent through AIRB&B or VRBO vs a hotel stay for our family 2/5/2025 11:31 AM
vacations because it is so much more comfortable than a hotel and also it boosts the local
economy as well.
225 Short term rentals in Upper Kittitas County work in Suncadia, but not within city limits. 2/5/2025 11:17 AM
226 The owner needs to be in charge. Tell your renters the rules and have them sign an agreement. 2/5/2025 10:39 AM
Cover everything from where to put the garbage to what the speed limit is on your road and
who has cameras up and the consequences for not following the rules. Airbnb and VRBO can
evict them on the spot
227 1 often rent properties through Airbnb and VRBO myself in other communities and find them to 2/5/2025 10:33 AM
be a better choice than hotels for traveling with the family.
228 Rentals are too high whether long term or short term. 2/5/2025 10:32 AM
229 No 2/5/2025 10:24 AM
230 If there are any STIR regulations, I would appreciate grandfathering in the ones in current 2/5/2025 9:29 AM
operation. I do recommend occupancy restrictions, based on bedrooms or sleep capacity or
whatever and strict noise or quiet hours, enforceable by the Sherdff.
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231 Thank you for studying this important issue. 2/5/2025 9:27 AM
232 1 believe we need to stop them ASAP as more and more people that have two homes are 2/5/2025 9:18 AM
seriously considering it, or are now doing it in my neighborhood alone. Not only do we have the
problems mentioned above, but they don't abide by the speed limits,they speed through the
neighborhood making it unsafe for our children. They don't care about rules. They even said"I
paid for this, I should be able to do what I want!"
233 1 strongly support people solving their problems person to person-not using tax dollars to 2/5/2025 9:07 AM
regulate poor behaviors.
234 Short term rentals can be good for a variety of reasons including visitors liking the area so 2/5/2025 9:03 AM
much they decide to purchase. However, like any business,they most certainly should be
regulated and the landlords accountable for anyone that rents from them.
235 There aren't many jobs available in the area so there has to be a way for locals to make 2/5/2025 8:59 AM
money.
236 Emergency services could be used or exhausted on short term rentals while the permanent 2/5/2025 8:39 AM
residents may need them and pay for them.
237 Although short terms rentals have a time 2/5/2025 8:19 AM
and place, I have found them handy at times. I strongly believe they need to be regulated. This
source of income is growing while affordable housing is remaining low. Especially in a town
where college age people are renting 4-5-bedroom homes,taking away from families, also
increasing the pricing of rentals. STR is a useful tool in the tool belt but it needs to be kept to a
minimum.
238 Our community is small, 1 2/5/2025 8:15 AM
don't want to see a bunch of outsiders moving here because there's availability for short term
housing & i don't want to see an increase in crime or an increase in housing people with
felonies or sex offenders.
239 With more activity and more housing in the county, planning like this is a 2/5/2025 8:11 AM
good move.
240 Have stayed at many short term rentals and enjoy them better than a 2/5/2025 8:09 AM
hotel! Let people use their property the way they want. It's in their best interest to have rules
for their short term stay members.
241 My comments are based on living in Ellensburg where a Str could directly 2/5/2025 8:05 AM
impact people like me by having bad str people next door or across the street. Strs out in the
county away from other dwellings where direct next door impacts are negligible, would
generally, not be a problem. Perhaps a minimum distance from adjacent dwellings could be
incorporated.
242 1 am interested in updates when they become available. 2/5/2025 7:46 AM
243 No 2/5/2025 7:45 AM
244 So many 2/5/2025 7:33 AM
communities have battled this as well as lack of affordable long term rentals. Permit fees and
tax plus limit on number of days per year are best options to keep investors out without unduly
limiting someone from renting an ADU occasionally.
245 People should be able to self regulate and use their property as they see fit. Taxes 2/5/2025 7:27 AM
are bad enough and it's hard enough to make money. Regulating and taxing will keep people
away from this market and hurt those already in it. Free market trade in a safe and fair manner
is the right of all citizens.
246 1 feel it's driving the prices of homes in the Lake CleElum up to where 2/5/2025 7:20 AM
people can only afford them has a rental property.We have owned there for over 20 years and
have witnessed this take place with several homes.
247 2/5/2025 7:11 AM
Economic growth for the area includes short-term rentals as part of the plan,
especially as important events essential to the fabric of the community promote tourism.
However, due to the lack of housing supply and the constant creep of long-term rental prices
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without much sign of improvement, I think short-term rentals are having a net negative effect
on local morale and population outlook.
248 2/5/2025 7:08 AM
• Strain on Infrastructure—Increased short-term rentals can put a burden• Loss
of Rural Character—Kittitas County has a strong sense of community and rural charm,which
is being eroded by a revolving door of short-term visitors who have no long-term investment in
the area. •Wildfire& Environmental Concerns—With many short-term renters unfamiliar with
local fire risks and environmental guidelines, there's an increased danger of wildfires, littering,
and damage to natural areas. • Limited Law Enforcement Resources—The county may not
have the manpower to adequately enforce rental regulations, leading to ongoing violations like
noise disturbances, reckless driving, and trespassing. •Affordable Housing Shortage—The
conversion of homes into short-term rentals reduces the number of available long-term rentals,
making it harder for local workers and families to find housing.
249 Please help bring our community back and focus on the kids who have 2/5/2025 7:03 AM
no friends because all their neighbors are ABNB's
250 We don't need any 2/5/2025 6:45 AM
regulations short term rental is a small business nit local government
251 Every rental should have a fire inspection, as 2/5/2025 6:34 AM
policies are dropping in our county, how can people rent these out legally? Does the mortgage
company and insurance sign off on the use?
252 Kittitas County doesnt have low income housing, it does 2/5/2025 6:29 AM
have many empty 2nd homes
253 Once Natural Disasters impact a 2/5/2025 2:32 AM
community these are some of the first groups to illegally price gouge. The county needs to
have a regulatory committee that would immediately take action if the STRs increased prices
or set inflated Long Term rental prices after a disaster such as a wildfire in the community led.
Our county has high wildfire risks with local residents at risk of losing their one and only
primary house. The county and state should help monitor pricing abuse after a disaster and
help residents take legal recourse in a time the resident may be too desperate to lead that
effort.
254 No 2/4/2025 11:51 PM
255 People can and should use their property how they want to. We 2/4/2025 11:07 PM
don't need regulations on it.
256 1 just 2/4/2025 10:48 PM
really think that if housing was in serious shortage then I would consider a cap on numbers of
short term rentals to prevent monopolies, housing shortages, and pushing out of families who
have been in the community for a long time and now there kids can't afford to stay... if that
makes sense. I'm NEVER in favor of big corporations being able to buy up lots of houses and
"corner,the market. I think you should have to be local and have"skin in the game"so you
experience the effects of how your community responds.
257 Short-term rentals provide many 2/4/2025 10:36 PM
benefits to our area, including bringing visitors who may not stay otherwise, bringing income for
local businesses and tax revenue,tax revenue from the rentals which are collected/remitted by
Airbnb and other sites, introducing our area to visitors who often return many times, among
other benefits.
258 It may be wise to restrict short term rentals in 2/4/2025 10:05 PM
tourist pockets like Suncadia, but doing so in towns such as Cle Elum & Ellensburg would limit
opportunities for visitors to be able to immerse themselves in the culture of those towns. For
too long Ellensburg has been a truck stop town. We should be creating opportunities for people
to truly visit these areas and get a taste of our local lifestyle.
259 STR's are a vital part of the Roslyn and Cle Elum economy, 2/4/2025 10:05 PM
and infringing upon,taxing or limiting STR's will negatively affect the employment and
livelihoods of the tax-paying citizens of Kittitas County.
260 STR are a good step toward building a recreation-based economy,which 2/4/2025 9:33 PM
could help the county thrive.
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261 do not regulate 2/4/2025 9:32 PM
262 Short term rentals in 2/4/2025 9:17 PM
Suncadia drive 6 times the number of Secuirty and parking incidences for our private security.
I'm sure this is similar outside the community as well! Please implement permitting, and taxes
to support the rec center and schools for our community. Also do not limit the amount of short
term rentals,this brings to much economy to our community doing such would hurt
significantly property values..
263 Limit STRs! 2/4/2025 9:11 PM
264 Many rural areas benefit 2/4/2025 9:01 PM
considerably from short term rentals. In and around Cie Elum, Roslyn, and Ronald they get
more people interacting with the local community than Suncadia. More local business owners
benefit.
265 STR's should be banned altogether. 2/4/2025 8:26 PM
266 It's taking away from opportunities for families 2/4/2025 8:11 PM
who could support our local economy and downtown. I think'tiny homes"etc are okay, but not
full size houses
267 Private property owners have 2/4/2025 8:10 PM
rights! The homes here getting utilized as STRs are not"affordable housing", they're$1M+
homes and what someone chooses to do with their private property is not your business.
RESPECT PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNER RIGHTS!!!!!WA tenants laws are screwed to
screw landlords who rent to long term tenants. That's the only reason there's no"affordable
housing"! No property owner in their right mind wants a WA squatter with more rights than them
occupying their property. WA screwed up the affordable housing, not STRs.
268 Enabling short term rentals is a gift for the 2/4/2025 7:56 PM
community
269 No 2/4/2025 7:36 PM
270 Do not restrict or regulate short term rentals. Build 2/4/2025 7:25 PM
more housing.
271 There are hundreds of these but never more than a handful of long term 2/4/2025 7:10 PM
rentals available around here. The long term prices are jacked up partially because of this type
of business and development, in my opinion.We need apartments/condos for the working
class. Kittitas county is only catering the rich.
272 Overall negative impact on the community. 2/4/2025 7:07 PM
Regulations how many, and business type restrictions should be in place.
273 1 think people would not enjoy having more 2/4/2025 7:01 PM
regulations. It's hard enough to make a living. This is an area that people like to come to so
having a place to stay when we do not have decent hotels all I have to say is why not have
sort term rentals
274 STR's 2/4/2025 6:48 PM
just health to the local economy. Renters come to the area to spend money in Roslyn, eat the
local restaurants, rent from the local outposts. All property value is rising, but it's because
people want to relocate from the west side, not just because of STR's. The immediate press
releases listing CleElum neighborhood as the key location now a days is definitely driving up
the cost of land. But again, it brings in business that the local businesses are thriving off of.
275 1 am 2/4/2025 6:42 PM
concerned about fire safety, noise, and affordability of housing.With no regulation, these
issues will not only persist, but get worse. Whatever regulations the county comes up with, the
rules need to be enforced and non compliance should be met with clear and consistent
consequences. I'm sure there are many responsible rental operators but there are many that
are a net negative for the county. I support common sense and fair regulations.
276 1 believe they should help contribute to the community not just take 2/4/2025 6:32 PM
277 As long as owners are living nearby to deal with issues that most certainly 2/4/2025 6:29 PM
will arise, I don't see it being a big issues.Also, density of homes in the area needs to be
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addressed. If the property is 1/4 mile away,that's way different than 25 feet!Also, sadly, some
consider these short term rentals as "party houses" and that may cause increased police use
and disturbance.
278 Eliminating or limiting short 2/4/2025 6:28 PM
term rentals won't solve housing availability people with 2nd or 3rd houses will still keep them
just won't be bringing people into the community to bring in venue at restaurants and shopping
279 Kittitas County needs to stay away from this topic. 2/4/2025 6:27 PM
What people do with their property is not a concern to anyone other than the property owner
and the occupant.
280 Let people do what they what with their home 2/4/2025 6:17 PM
281 No 2/4/2025 6:14 PM
282 It seems like the volume of homes available is lacking due to so many 2/4/2025 6:14 PM
being listed as STIR. And most of those owners have a company managing, so they are never
around to even see the state of their property. Most cleaners don't notice trash or dog feces on
adjacent properties since they are simply there to clean, not look after the place. And light
pollution is obnoxious. Lights are left on inside and outside 24 hrs, 365 days. So much for dark
nights and looking at the stars. It sucks.
283 1 have a hard time believing that short term rentals 2/4/2025 6:13 PM
are driving up the price of housing in our area. I believe it has to do with the increasing interest
rates and commuters who buy homes in our county and commute to work in areas with higher
salaries. These people are willing to pay more for housing(because it is less than where they
work)and are driving up the market. If the government is going to regulate anything(which I
don't believe they should be doing)maybe it's time to look at where homeowners are working
who buy houses in our area. It might be time to prioritize full time Kittitas county residents and
employees.
284 Look at Chelan county and what has 2/4/2025 6:11 PM
happened to them by regulating short term rentals. Hasn't been great. Communities and their
HOAs and CC&Rs regulated rentals. If a buyer doesn't want to be in that community because
of STIR then they will pick a different area. Making a cash grab on the homeowners for taxes
and fees on having a STIR isn'tthe way to help our community deal with the wear and tear on
our county.
285 Don't want our small neighborhood to be full of str 2/4/2025 5:45 PM
286 Similar rules to bed and breakfast. Ideally owner lives onsite if not doable local property 2/4/2025 5:45 PM
manager that is available 24 hrs and within 15 minutes of STIR. If in a HOA the HOA could be
given the ability to be property manager with fees that pay for personal to be available.
287 1 believe people should have right to use their property however they want. However, with that 2/4/2025 5:45 PM
said, many neighborhoods in the county did not have provisions in CC&Rs that regulated such
use and with Wa state case law, adoption of such is not an option. Thus, The county needs to
step up and implement some control.
288 A homeowner should be allowed to do as they wish with their home and tell the Gina 2/4/2025 5:44 PM
Peckman's of the world to mind their own damn business
289 It's taxable income, and there's too many people that are using our resources and 2/4/2025 5:32 PM
not paying for them
290 2/4/2025 5:32 PM
Needing to have full time residents needs in the residential zones a top priority . Money
making businesses need to be treated like commercial businesses. Health and safety issues
for residential homes need to come first. A Community needs-many layers of housing for the
workforces that hold the communities woven together. Not profit grapplers. Not LLC that don't
contribute to the community-many owners dont pay the local county sales taxes because they
use the 1031 DST. Basically playing on a real life monopoly board. Taking many residential
homes out of the long term rental market.
291 1 believe government needs to stay out of our business. 2/4/2025 5:29 PM
292 A major reason we purchased in Kittatas is because of the present short 2/4/2025 5:28 PM
term rental policies. We would not have purchased in other tightly controlled counties.
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293 No 2/4/2025 5:27 PM
294 Roslyn has way too many.Very few full time residents to get involved in 2/4/2025 5:27 PM
community. Please don't let cle elum become that.
295 Things are perfectly fine the way they are. 2/4/2025 5:27 PM
296 1 do think short term rentals 2/4/2025 5:26 PM
effect the availability for long term rental housing . But I do think it's our choice what we do
with our home.As long as regular ordinances are being followed .
297 Caps are bad, and could cause me to look at 2/4/2025 5:14 PM
hoarding properties in hopes the supply of rentals becomes capped. Let local communities
decide.
298 Y'all are making this way to hard. You know what the problem is and what needs to be done. 2/4/2025 5:03 PM
Just like the other counties in WA state that have addressed this issue,just get it done.
299 Please stop trying to regulate people doing what they want with their own property. 2/4/2025 4:50 PM
300 While I am in favor of the 2/4/2025 4:44 PM
question proposing a percentage limit,there would need to be an equitable process defined for
how someone is allowed to have one when the cap is being reached such as time limited
permits, lottery style selections, or even new more dedicated communities designed around
short term rentals.
301 2/4/2025 4:41 PM
Weigh this carefully. These homes do not deter from locals having housing as many
suggest. They support the local economy and tax base. As a part time resident, I don't use the
schools, and I come once a month so I am not on the roads daily, but I am supporting the
community, and happy to do so.
302 We own two homes next door to each other and when not in 2/4/2025 4:35 PM
use from our own family we'd like to rent for personal income now that we are retired and on a
fixed incime
303 They should not be allowed in our neighborhoods even here at the ski areas as the noise 2/4/2025 4:27 PM
disrupts peaceful family full time residents
304 Limits on number in neighborhood. Limit on how long or how many days per year. Provide a 2/4/2025 4:26 PM
phone number to your neighbors with someone who will answer when there is a problem
because there will be
305 It's none of the counties business 2/4/2025 4:15 PM
306 Tax the second homes in the county to cover infrastructure costs and the pressure 2/4/2025 4:12 PM
it puts on resources and environment degradation to the county.
307 2/4/2025 4:08 PM
When Chelan County put restrictions on their vacations rentals, it
negatively impacted local businesses and decreased tourism revenue. Considering the state of
things financially in upper county, I strongly recommend we don't do anything at the detriment
of tourism revenue.
308 1 think they have a very positive impact 2/4/2025 3:58 PM
on families being able to produce an income from property they own. They don't negatively
impact our neighbors in any way. Government, please stay out of my home and off of my
property and allow me the freedom to make ends meet in this financially trying time. Thank
you.
309 No 2/4/2025 3:55 PM
310 1 think that short 2/4/2025 3:54 PM
term rentals can severely affect affordable housing and I think there are better solutions than
limiting Individuals from seeking to utilize their property the way they choose. Mixed housing
opportunities, more multi housing units allowed, and increased ADU allowances are all ways to
increase long term rentals. I also believe creating incentive programs for those looking to
create long term rentals is a better approach than penalizing people for wanting to make
income off their property.
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311 2/4/2025 3:52 PM
The number of primarily unoccupied homes that are only available as short term rentals
has priced me out of renting. I'm also a volunteer ff and have had many runs for smoke and
CO alarms or propane fires in BBQ. All seemingly due to lack of owner maintenance. This
issue has become pervasive in the upper county and for the owner,there's only profit and no
skin in the game. I would support a permitted limit, taxation, use fee or some detrimental
consequence that feeds the community. These consequences might cause some owners to
rent to residents instead of short term. I'm very passionate about this as it has priced me out
of the market and I cannot afford to stay in the area. Living with family and have a 6 figure
salary lol.
312 There are very few places for young people to rent/buy 2/4/2025 3:37 PM
313 Over 2/4/2025 3:35 PM
regulation of short term rentals is a slippery slope. Helping families make ends meet by
allowing another income stream is a good thing. Tourism and the money it brings to the county
is also a big deal. Short term rentals are a good compliment to hotels as it allows families to
gather to visit relatives or enjoy the beautiful places we call home.
314 STRs are likely not going anywhere(WA State Law) but 2/4/2025 3:28 PM
making sure they are properly managed makes sense. We want the revenues for local
businesses. That said,the problems arise at mismanaged or neglected properties. This should
be addressed.
315 2/4/2025 3:17 PM
Should be limited my number of properties. There is a difference in a home
owner selectively and occasionally renting out their home to offset the costs of ownership vs a
for profit business. If we limited the number of homes available for rent on an ownership basis
without limiting permits,we could still enable small private owners while discouraging
corporatization of housing. As an example, we occasionally rent our family cabin for holidays if
we won't be there. We own 1 property,we use it regularly, and feel like a community member.
If we had to pay a large licensing fee,we likely would not do this,which would result in
additional stays for'for profit'owners.
316 2/4/2025 3:15 PM
Don't do what Chelan county did!! It negatively impacted their tax base. Short term rentals
promote tourism which is one of the few viable industries in our county.
317 Put limits on short term rentals as soon as possible 2/4/2025 2:29 PM
as they are already steamrolling over our small community. The delays due to"Studies" has
been non productive and a waste of taxpayer money. Our Kittitas County Commissioners have
been non responsive to our local concerned citizens at community meetings.
318 This is not a typical suburban neighborhood. There 2/4/2025 2:23 PM
are no schools within 40 minutes. It is a tourist area and typical STIR concerns really don't
apply.
319 Just that most housing is getting bought 2/4/2025 2:21 PM
up for short vrbo/short term and no housing left for lower income rentals. Also in HOA's they
are using services for many renters that other HOA members are pay for and need to be
charged tripple the HOA fees.
320 Use short term rentals to generate more 2/4/2025 2:06 PM
tax revenue for the community to solve for issues like garbage/litter and monitoring regulatory
and community complaints
321 1 think they should be an option for a homeowner to implement but I think there should be 2/4/2025 1:55 PM
occupant rules
322 Local community HOAs should be able to determine how many STRs are 2/4/2025 1:48 PM
allowed in there communities
323 Should be strictly regulated if not banned. 2/4/2025 1:45 PM
Contributes to housing shortage and affect quality of life for residents of the county.
324 Since our county has become over indicated with short term rentals it is 2/4/2025 1:43 PM
no longer our forever home. We have purchased a place that we spend the summers, that
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doesn't allow STR's. We will eventually move and sell our home which I'm sure will be the
county's newest STIR.
325 Please make more rules and restrictions 2/4/2025 1:42 PM
326 Need serious restrictions 2/4/2025 1:39 PM
327 Please bring peace back to my neighborhood and open spaces 2/4/2025 1:38 PM
328 There are a lot of 2/4/2025 1:37 PM
naysayers to short term rentals and they tend to suck up a lot of the oxygen of the room and
of council members. There is not shortage of land nor building permits in our county and so
short term rentals is not causing a problem, if anything it is bringing growth and new jobs and a
vibrant economy and mix of businesses to the area. For example gemini fishmonger is
absolutely amazing and such an asset to Cie elum.
329 The County and each City should adopt permitted STR regulations 2/4/2025 1:34 PM
and require inspections on an annual basis in order to obtain and renew their permit. HOA's and
other areas with covenants and or By-laws should take steps to establish their rules that may
exceed the County and/or City permit requirements if needed.
330 2/4/2025 1:22 PM
think STIR, if regulated, can be an asset and
help put the area on the map for the many outdoor activities and help diversify the local
economy. I know that in dense residential areas where there is high tourism, STRs can be a
source of strife. Renters are on vacation and may be noisy late at night for example. But they
can also enhance business in the town. If the area is promoted right and attracts outdoor rec
types, they are often out all day and less disruptive. I wouldn't think most dense city center
neighborhoods would really be where renters would want to stay anyway in our area. But I do
support regulation to ensure community goals are maintained and local housing is not curtailed
by too many STRs
331 Its none of the Counties business, other than collecting taxes, 2/4/2025 1:13 PM
This communist agenda pushed by Gina Pecckman is an infringement on property rights and
Will be met with legal action.
332 1 think they are a 2/4/2025 1:10 PM
huge benefit and could offer addition streams of income for locals including cleaning, airbnb
ownership, in-house chef, etc. The town is going to continue to grow whether we like it or not,
might as well let it grow in a way that benefits the community as a whole.
333 Limiting str or increasing fees will cause people to 2/4/2025 1:02 PM
sell which in turn will cause prices to fall and tourism to decline. Chelan is the perfect example.
Their economy suffered greatly and businesses went under.
334 This is a bad idea. You are just looking for money revenue 2/4/2025 1:00 PM
and not considering the violation to private property rights
335 This county has enough restrictions on what homeowners can do with their property. 2/4/2025 12:58 PM
Stop taxing residents out of Kittitas county.
336 Don't allow it. It's turns residential neighborhoods into tourist 2/4/2025 12:58 PM
destinations.
337 No 2/4/2025 12:53 PM
338 The county needs to 2/4/2025 12:53 PM
help the HOAs and small community with rules that can be inforced. It is affecting the
stranded of live for the full time residents, so that rental company's and second home owner
can make money. Not fair to us as residents. There are so many that are done under tha table
, how is that fair to the Hotel/ Motels that pay taxes and have to jump through loop meet
certain standers and rules.
339 Do not allow them 2/4/2025 12:49 PM
340 1 run a bed and breakfast, not an Airbnb, but an actual bed and breakfast, 2/4/2025 12:35 PM
but according to your survey,this is still a short-term rental. I don't really feel that you have
accurately put these questions together for an objective purpose
341 Promotes more coastie a-holes to move here 2/4/2025 12:33 PM
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342 AS for where we are located I do not see an issue. 2/4/2025 12:31 PM
343 do not impede property rights, but hold owners 2/4/2025 12:17 PM
accoutnablefor impacts created
344 2/4/2025 12:16 PM
There is a fine line between regulating and destroying a local economy
and property owners should be able to keep their decision making freedoms. At the same time,
(very)limited STIR regulations may be needed to stop some of the negative issues that impact
the majority. Other municipalities have implemented regulations with disastrous results as they
didn't account for the well being of all parties.
345 If there are going to be short term rentals there needs to be a 2/4/2025 12:09 PM
system to police those houses. We do not have the recourses to call our police to get these
houses under control. There also needs to be a way to report an illegal house rental. The
people that own and rent these houses do not live in Kittitas country. They should pay much
more than a hotel in taxes. They are adding nothing to maintain or grow our local recourses to
keep the people that live here full time safe.
346 1 believe that short term rentals 2/4/2025 12:01 PM
provide opportunities for driving revenue for local businesses and for visitors to experience our
beautiful county.
347 Please regulate, as Chelan County is doing, because now the investors looking to skirt the 2/4/2025 11:59 AM
new restrictions are flooding here
348 I'm as concerned about the safety of the renters as 1 2/4/2025 11:57 AM
am about the locals. Owners that are renting out their homes need to do a way better job of
communicating local rules.
349 We have been doing STR's at our Hyak property up at Snoqualmie Pass for around 20 years. 2/4/2025 11:50 AM
We designed and built our extended-family home, and have many memories there and enjoy
the skiing and hiking. Having STR's has been the only way that we have been able to afford
this home. It has also provided a place for many visitors to enjoy the mountains, since there
are not many hotel options available at Snoqualmie Pass.
350 the most dangerous, rule breaking individuals in our 2/4/2025 11:39 AM
community live full time. renters are usually very careful. i've had our cabin 6 years and only
have rented for one year.
351 When managed well, and with a clear set of enorceable rules/regs, STIRS 2/4/2025 11:36 AM
can be a great tool for economic development, property values, etc. It's critical for neighbors
that rules are enforced so that the experience of others isn't ruined.
352 2/4/2025 11:36 AM
Taxing and regulating this industry will only deter rental owners and negatively impact the
local economy that relies on turism.
353 It's a great place to visit, would love to see the business model continue 2/4/2025 11:29 AM
354 Professional 2/4/2025 11:27 AM
management of STIR advantages all homeowners by having dedicated local managers and
staff involved in the business with a priority on the local community wellbeing, alongside the
need for accommodation for visitors.
355 My opinion is that Chelan County over stepped in their short term rental 2/4/2025 11:24 AM
restrictions. I would hate to see Kittitas County do the same.
356 This conversation has been going on for years.As housing is an issue, it 2/4/2025 11:24 AM
needs to become a priority to address.
357 It's all a balance. Restrictions, if enacted, should not over-reach. They can be tightened over 2/4/2025 11:23 AM
time. This survey seems biased to the STIR are a problem. Questions could be more neutral.
358 1 think to keep business open and thriving we 2/4/2025 11:23 AM
need tourism in the area. I do think it needs to be managed. I am more worried about large
apartment complexes over short term rental. If it wasn't being rented a family would live in the
house. That wouldn't change the amount present. I do think a local would not spend as
frivolous as a tourist.
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359 If you mess with short term rentals you will devestate 2/4/2025 11:22 AM
the economy. Everyone eating and shopping is up for the weekend.
360 Taking away short-term rentals will significantly 2/4/2025 11:20 AM
decrease the desirability and value of homes in Suncadia,which is a community directed to
vacation/short term use. Any rules restricting short-term rentals in Kittitas County more
broadly should account for the different community in Suncadia.
361 Short term rentals only hurt the community.Allows 2/4/2025 10:46 AM
people and corporations from outside the community to buy up property and drive up rent
prices for community members. Needs to be highly regulated and limited.
362 I'm strongly against hurting anyone's ability to make 2/4/2025 10:45 AM
a living via hard work and entrepreneurship. I also am all for increasing the commerce in our
community, and the amount of people who these rentals bring here is good for all our
businesses and. Restricting these short term rentals seems to be an unamerican stance.
363 I'm not sure how the county would 2/4/2025 10:43 AM
equitably enforce a cap on the number of STRs in a neighborhood. General noise ordinances
are good and should be enforce but not targeting the STRs for special noise treatment,except
the fine should go to the owner to encourage responsible renting in the future. Generally I think
both second homes and STRs are a suck on local resources and drive up prices. Permitting
and fees would help create parity with hotels and ensure professionalism. I assume they pay
lodging taxes already. Consider a tax on second homes.
364 1 believe that if there 2/4/2025 10:33 AM
aren't more regulations then housing prices will continue to go up and our community will
deteriorate.
365 Not in PLS also why is current board all male??And current preside how many terms does he 2/4/2025 9:55 AM
get??Seems too many
366 Good tax source from stay taxes and other fees. 2/4/2025 9:38 AM
367 I've owned my property for 40 years taxes have gone up 2/4/2025 9:06 AM
insurance has gone up dues have gone up we should have the opportunity to recoup these
costs. People want a moment away by renting a cabin or home this gives them a moment to
recoup. Not everyone has this but for a moment they can.
368 When everyone started buying STRs during the pandemic in our 2/4/2025 8:57 AM
neighborhood, our home values went way up. Few people lived in our neighborhood full time
before anyway, so having more STRs doesn't impact the community feel because it was just
empty houses before.
369 2/4/2025 8:56 AM
AirDNA.co indicates Ellensburg has 132 short-term
rentals. Notably,this does not indicate whether it only includes City limits, or the whole zip
code(any STIR with an Ellensburg address). It also does not differentiate(without paying for
data)how many are"whole home"versus room rentals. Even if these were all in city limits, it
would mean only roughly 1.5%of ALL Ellensburg housing stock(as of 2018 OFM estimates)
would be used for this purpose-and many additional units have come online in the past 7
years in the Urban Growth Area. Units primarily used for short-term rentals are detached
single-family homes, which even as a college town still make up a disproportionate share of
Ellensburg's housing supply(-50%). Large lot single-family dwellings with large footprint
homes are not affordable housing, so any such STR's cannot be eating into truly affordable
housing supply. These figures also make no differentiation for whether units are rented year-
round, or seasonally. Select communities in Kittitas County likely have a far greater portion of
housing units dedicated to STR's(Suncadia etc.); AirDNA also indicates a whopping 832
STR's in Cie Elum. The County should reflect on whether the nature of destination resort
communities outside of incorporated towns-NOT true cities or Places in a traditional sense of
human development, nor historically established Kittitas County towns -should be regulated
into retroactively providing affordability via local market regulation of a private landowner use of
residential property. In general, STIR regulations are often a solution in search of a problem
outside of resort communities.Any countywide requirement to register/regulate STR's should
be evidence-based (Is this actually a problem;where; when; and how do we know beyond
personal impressions or anecdotes?), and narrowly constricted to the geographic distribution of
the problem (fix the issue where it occurs). The County should also strongly consider who
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would be responsible for managing any registry, how it would enforce the rules (again,
retroactively for ALL existing uses), and consequences for visitation in communities with few
(if any)other options for transient accommodations. Will this actually achieve the goal of
requiring housing affordability?Are regulations meant to deter owners from using housing
BUILT AS vacation homes for their intended purpose, and is it reasonable to suspect they
would rent/sell at an actually affordable price if regulated to prohibit STR use?OR, is this
simply the latest shiny ball scapegoat to avoid reducing other regulatory friction to
development of abundant market rate housing, and committing public dollars to fund
development deed-restricted affordable units(whether for-sale or rental)throughout the
County?
370 Some people may be a little loud on there stay but so do we from time to time! It's a place to 2/4/2025 8:54 AM
have fun that's why we love it it here!
371 Hopefully this is a space that is not regulated because the local 2/4/2025 8:45 AM
businesses of many towns depend on STR guests and their spending
372 Short-term rentals ruin HOA 2/4/2025 8:37 AM
communities renters don't care about rules and don't care about who they affect they come out
here and do things they would never do at home Le shooting guns etc
373 1 am not against rental properties but feel they should have to abide by 2/4/2025 8:30 AM
certain rules.
374 1 support efforts to regulate and to get ahead of the 2/4/2025 8:29 AM
need. I think short-term rentals are here to stay but that some of their negative impacts can be
mitigated through thoughtful mitigation measures such as the proposed.
375 More housing regulation 2/4/2025 8:28 AM
will increase housing cost. If you are concerned with affordable house make it easier for people
to build. I build houses and develope property on a small scale for 16 years. The county and
the cities have made it to hard for homeowner and smaller builders to build. More regulation
has made it easier for affluent developers and harder for more contractors and homeowners to
build.jessemsivak@gmail.com.
376 Thank you for finally addressing this. In my small 2/4/2025 7:59 AM
community around Lake Cie Elum rentals makes up about 15% of the cabins.
377 short term housing is not the problem. Governments 2/4/2025 5:58 AM
should attend to creating more overall available of housing
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Q21 How long have you lived and/or owned property in Kittitas County?
Answered: 851 Skipped: 44
Less than 1
year
1-5 years
6-10 years
More than 10
years
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Less than 1 year 2.23% 19
1-5 years 28.79% 245
6-10 years 20.45% 174
More than 10 years 48.53% 413
TOTAL 851
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Q22 What type of residence do you live in?
Answered: 856 Skipped: 39
Single family
home
Apartment
t
Condo
Other(please
specify)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Single family home 90.42% 774
Apartment 1.29% 11
Condo 3.97% 34
Other(please specify) 4.32% 37
TOTAL 856
# OTHER(PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE
1 Vacation camping lot 2/20/2025 9:08 AM
2 Townhouse 2/18/2025 7:27 PM
3 Vacation property, that I do not rent out. 2/17/2025 7:41 PM
4 RV Property 2/17/2025 12:50 PM
5 Cabin 2/16/2025 4:06 PM
6 property in rural community 2/14/2025 3:06 PM
7 Two long there rental properties. 2/12/2025 2:20 PM
8 Condo 5yrs, single family home 5 yrs 2/12/2025 1:56 PM
9 Vacation property 2/12/2025 12:50 PM
10 We own Suncadia home 2/11/2025 11:34 AM
11 Trailhead townhomes 2/9/2025 9:55 PM
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12 Own land 2/9/2025 8:37 PM
13 Large residence 2/9/2025 10:20 AM
14 single fam home with a mother in law 2/7/2025 4:10 PM
15 Triplex 2/7/2025 10:17 AM
16 none of your business 2/7/2025 10:11 AM
17 farm 2/6/2025 10:44 AM
18 multiple 2/6/2025 10:40 AM
19 3 unit home. 2/6/2025 9:52 AM
20 5th wheel trailer 2/6/2025 9:03 AM
21 Not a resident 2/6/2025 8:34 AM
22 Mother in law 2/6/2025 7:39 AM
23 Campground 2/5/2025 9:27 AM
24 Single family home with a mother in law apartment attached to the house 2/5/2025 8:16 AM
25 Vacation property in Hyak 2/5/2025 8:11 AM
26 Home with a second home on property 2/5/2025 8:09 AM
27 5th wheel because my family of 5 cannot afford to buy or rent in Kittitas County, after selling 2/4/2025 9:49 PM
our house before the market prices went sky high
28 Rental 2/4/2025 9:24 PM
29 Vacant Land 2/4/2025 8:26 PM
30 Land 2/4/2025 6:03 PM
31 2nd home 2/4/2025 4:29 PM
32 RV adjacent to parent's home 2/4/2025 3:52 PM
33 My own home and a Business 2/4/2025 1:42 PM
34 Bed and breakfast 2/4/2025 12:35 PM
35 Townhome 2/4/2025 11:21 AM
36 HOA for a reason 2/4/2025 9:20 AM
37 My mountain home has limited access in the winter time snowmobile only this is very inviting 2/4/2025 9:08 AM
for many many families if I'm not using it why not let some family enjoy it and spend their
money in our small towns.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - d 4(1
TO FORMULATE THE KITTITAS COUNTY SHORT-TERM RENTAL COMMITTEE
WHEREAS: The Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners have received numerous
public comments regarding short term rentals in upper Kittitas County; and
WHEREAS: The Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners directed staff pursue
formulation of a short-term rental committee and solicit for participation in an
advisory committee determining the need for legislation; and
WHEREAS: Public Works solicited for interested individuals and received applications; and
WHEREAS: Community Development Services staff will provide planning staff to support the
committee; and
WHEREAS: The Board of County Commissioners remanded the list of appointees to staff to
vet for active code enforcement issues and for full home residence in the county.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners,in the
best interest of the public, does hereby approve the formulation of the Kittitas County Short
Term Rental Committee that shall be responsible to determine need for legislation related to
short term rentals in the County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners appoints the
individuals listed in Amended Exhibit A to the Kittitas County Short Term Rental Committee.
DATED this 5 h day of March 2024,at Ellensburg, Washington.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNI Y, WASHINGTON
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the Board-Julie Kjorsvik
Laura O:iada-z,Vice-Chair
❑ Deputy Clerk of the Board-Mandy Buchholz
Cory Wrig it, Commissioner
EXHIBIT A
1. Bryan Pitman
2. Joe Fithian
3. Dayna Larimer
4. Gina Peckman
5. Jessica Karraker
6. Nicole Johnson
7. Norman Pascoe
8. Derek Doremus
9. Amy McGuffin
KITTITAS COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
2025 STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT
STUDY SESSION DATE: April 14, 2025
TOPIC: Land Use&Recreation Planner Position
ACTION REQUESTED: Review Land Use &Recreation Planner Job Description
BACKGROUND: In 2021 the Board adopted the 2021 Kittitas County
Recreation and Tourism Plan(Resolution 2021-116). The
2021 Recreation and Tourism plan identified priority
actions for implementation by Board employees utilizing
County financial and human resources. These priorities
included direct implementation of trail systems,resource
parks, and special purpose facilities and advancing a
strategic approach to open space, trail,park, and recreation
facilities and recreation services both in a direct
implementation role and facilitation role.
The Board had a previous discussion at a joint CDS/DPW
Study Session on November 12,2024, whereby,the Board
was in favor of allocating resources for Parks and
Recreation Development and stressed the importance of
coordination with CDS for long range recreational planning
and to include current Parks and Recreation plans in all
future planning.
INTERACTION: CDS.
RECOMMENDATION: Direction to move forward with HR&Finance Dept.
HANDLING: None.
ATTACHMENTS: Land Use & Recreational Planner Job Description
November 12, 2024 CDS/PW Study Session Minutes
LEAD STAFF: Chad Bala, CDS Director
Kittitas County,Washington
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: LAND USE AND RECREATION PLANNER
❑ Reviewed: ® Modified: 4/4/2025
REPORTS TO: Planning Manager
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES(CDS)
JOB SUMMARY The Land Use&Recreation Planner engages in county-wide planning for its Parks,
Recreation and Open Space lands,informs and updates the applicable
management plans and portions of the county's Comprehensive Plan and leads
land use planning projects. Must maintain courteous and cooperative working
relationships with administrative and other County personnel, public agencies,
and the general public,and work under the guidance of LocaVState/Federal
regulations and County code,policies,and procedures.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None.
CATEGORY: Full-Time OCCUPATION CODE: HR?
UNION AFFILIATION: None HOURS/WEEK: 40
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt DRS ELIGIBILITY: PERS
BACKGROUND CHECK LEVEL: Routine PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Twelve (12)
Months
_ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
System-wide planning:Coordinates and leads the development or update of facility, recreation and open
space management plans, land and resource management plans,and portions of Kittitas County's
Comprehensive Plan,coordinating staff teams, contractors/consultants, and members of the public.
Develop systemwide policy in accordance with county practices and priorities, and plan commitments.
Develops and leads inclusive community engagement opportunities. Make recommendations to support
the advancement and integration of all facilities, recreation and open space policy including policy around
ecosystem health and resilience,agriculture, responsible recreation, stewardship and enjoyment,
community connections,education and inclusion,and financial sustainability. Presents recommendations
to the Board of County Commissioners(BOCC) and other relevant boards and committees. Utilizes GIS to
analyze and interpret data and create graphically effective maps and presentation graphics for planning
and illustrative purposes.
Area and site-planning:Coordinates and leads the development of area and site plans in conjunction with
Public Works facility staff for specific geographic locations or regions comprising larger interagency efforts
at the conceptual and/or schematic design level. Makes recommendations to integrate and help translate
broader guidance into actionable implementation plans, integrated into coordinated workplans and the
department's capital and operating budgets that inform department work planning. Develops and leads
inclusive community engagement opportunities and presents and makes recommendations to the Board
of County Commissioners(BOCC)and other relevant boards and committees
County-wide and regional planning:Serves as a liaison and departmental representative to outside
consultants, local governments, regional government agencies and non-government organizations and
serve as departmental project manager for local and regional planning initiatives and projects, including
among other things regional trails and comprehensive planning.Assists with land use planning projects
and serves a lead on more complex land use planning projects like planned unit developments and long
plats.Works with developers to create recreation and open space opportunities and access on land use
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projects. Coordinates on an interdepartmental basis with Public Works personnel on relevant facility needs
and requirements for planning purposes.
This job description is a summary of the primary functions and expectations for this position.Additional
department-related duties may be assigned as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Land Use&Recreation Planner
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Parks&Recreation, Engineering, Geography,or Public Administration.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, subject to
approval of the Planning Manager or CDS Director.
• Valid Washington State driver's license.
• A criminal history and background check will be performed on qualified applicants.Convictions may
preclude candidates from employment in certain circumstances. Factors such as relativity to the
position, age and time of the offense,seriousness and nature of the violation,and rehabilitation will be
taken into consideration.
• Three(3)or more years of progressively responsible experience in recreation and/or planning work.
• Working knowledge of Planner I duties, plus understanding of the purposes and policies,and
regulations of the County Planning Department.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of gathering and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of techniques of public presentation.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Ability to read,analyze, interpret,and implement policies,codes, and laws.
• Ability to communicate with professionalism and courtesy at all times in verbal and written format.
• Abilityto engage with ecologists and other subject matter experts(e.g.agricultural,water,floodplain,
trails specialists)and data to soundly analyze resources and develop recommendations.
• Ability to prepare and conduct presentations to staff, board members,other agencies,and the public.
• Ability to provide efficient and courteous service to a diverse population.
• Ability to interpret and implement federal, state, and local environmental and land use codes and the
Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan.
• Understanding of recreation, land use and development,and the ability to educate members of the
public regarding these issues.
• Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite, GIS applications,and possess the ability to
quickly learn other department or County-specific programs.
• An ability to independently prioritize tasks and attend to a broad range of activities.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment and safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in the operation of Geographic Information Systems(GIS).
• Previous work experience in the public or private sector.
• Previous work experience with parks, recreation or open space planning.
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is generally performed in an office environment; sustained posture in a seated position and prolonged
periods of computer operation; use of standard office equipment; strength to lift, pull, push,and/or carry
up to 25 pounds or potentially more with assistance;vision to read printed materials and a computer
screen,and hearing and speech to communicate clearly in person or over the telephone; ability to stand,
walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, ascend/descend stairs,and reach with arms and legs.Work includes regular
interaction with employees and the public,with occasional exposure to upset or angry customers. Duties
may require performance in non-office settings, outdoors, or at a variety of County locations.Work
outdoors may include exposure to a variety of weather conditions and other hazards such as temperature
extremes, dusty/windy conditions, insects, animals, etc., and requires the ability to traverse a variety of
terrain.All PPE must be worn when required for employee safety.
Occasional travel may be required fortraining opportunities and/or meetings. Must be able to safely
operate a motor vehicle in all types of weather and levels of light.
The work schedule is generally maintained during normal office hours but will require occasional
attendance at night meetings and may also include early or weekend hours as needed. Regular and reliable
attendance and punctuality are required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
PREPARATION AND REVIEW
Must be completed with all revisions of the job description.
Supervisor Name Title Date
HR Representative Name Title Date
EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I understand the job duties and responsibilities contained in this job description and as described by the immediate
supervisor.
Employee Name(print) Employee Signature Date
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KITTITAS COUNTY
PUBLIC WORKS/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STUDY SESSION MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS' AUDITORIUM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOK! 109
Special Meeting
TUESDAY 11:00 AM NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Board members present: Chairman Brett Wachsmith, Vice Chairman Laura
Osiadacz, and Commissioner Cory Wright.
Others: Josh Fredrickson, Arden Thomas, Sally Kraft, Rebecca Cruse,
Public Works; Chad Bala, Bradley Gasawski, Jessica Miller, Community
Development Services; Stephanie Hartung, Prosecuting Attorney' s
Office; 2 members of the public.
At 11:01 AM Chairman Brett Wachsmith opened the Public Works and
Community Development Services Study Session.
Citizen Comments - Pat Kelleher commented on the Parks and Recreation
proposal and that he thinks BLM would be a great partner to consider.
Pat Kelleher submitted written comment via email against the funding
of Springwood Ranch.
REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR SIGNATURE ON TASK ORDER NO. 1 AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH CONSOR
NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Josh Fredrickson briefed the Board of County Commissioners on the
Task Order No. 1 Amendment 2 with Consor North America, Inc. This
amendment authorizes an additional $36, 700 to support the outreach
campaign for the 2024 Road Fund Levy Election. Commissioner Cory
Wright expressed great dissatisfaction with Consor's work. Chairman
Brett Wachsmith motioned to approve Resolution 2024-194 and Vice
Chair Laura Osiadacz seconded the motion. Resolution 2024-194
approved.
PARKS AND RECREATION STAFF
Josh Fredrickson briefed the Board of County Commissioners on the
proposal to develop policy and provide resources around the use of
County owned land properties.
Commissioner Cory Wright stated that Public Works has done a good job
filling in the gaps and stressed the importance of coordination with
CDS for long range planning and to include current Parks and
Recreation plans in all future planning. The Board was in favor of
allocating resources for Parks and Recreation development.
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SPRINGWOOD RANCH
Josh Fredrickson briefed the Board of County Commissioners on the
management of the 795 acres of Springwood Ranch that is now owned by
the county. Commissioner Cory Wright stated that Public Works is best
suited to oversee this property and recommended an agronomy
assessment in partnership with Washington State University. The
consensus from the Board was to keep the grazing leases and
caretakers . Current operations costs anticipate a deficit, which is
to be supported through the General Fund. Grant funding has been
requested, to help offset costs.
BRIDGE PROCUREMENT FOR WHISKEY CREEK SIPHON PROJECT
Commissioner Cory Wright recused himself from this discussion.
Arden Thomas briefed the Board of County Commissioners on the need to
purchase a bridge for Woods' property and Ellensburg Water Company.
Funds have been budgeted through the Flood Control Zone District. The
project provides flood control benefits as well as fish passage.
Staff was directed to move forward with the project.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:28 AM.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Sally Kraft, Administrative Brett ach ith, Chairman
Assistant
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