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Are short-term rentals good or bad for Utah? They’re not to blame for housing shortage, report says
As Utah’s housing affordability crisis continues to be a stated top priority for the state’s political leaders, short-term rentals — like Airbnbs and VRBOs — have been in some policymakers’ crosshairs. Lawmakers for years have contemplated changes to Utah’s short-term rental laws — some to allow more restrictions and others more leniency — but it’s a moving target as the number of short-term rentals continues to grow. Past research has shown that short-term rentals eat into less than 2% of the statewide housing market, but they have a bigger impact on vacation areas ...
