ELLEN09US
Member
When I change the multi family residence to an Airbnb does the occupancy use change?
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RE: Airbnb for Multi family residence
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fatboy
Administrator
Most folks would say they are both R-2's, no change.
I have always thought AirbnB's more closely resembled an R-1, transient, unfamiliar surroundings, but not many agree with me.
Never had to make a call on them, we don't have any program for them, so they just go about their business as an R-3.
If I were forced to make a call, I would say they are still an R-2, no change in occupancy. (Still think they are R-1's)
I have always thought AirbnB's more closely resembled an R-1, transient, unfamiliar surroundings, but not many agree with me.
Never had to make a call on them, we don't have any program for them, so they just go about their business as an R-3.
If I were forced to make a call, I would say they are still an R-2, no change in occupancy. (Still think they are R-1's)
ELLEN09US
Member
Thank you!
So is this a stand alone house???
ELLEN09US
Member
yes
steveray
SAWHORSE
How many families?
ELLEN09US
Member
4 families
code doesn't have anything specific for airbnb.
code doesn't have anything specific for airbnb.
Will if the city had no Rules on using a home for airbnb
Sounds like you do not have to worry about anything except smoke alarms placed properly
steveray
SAWHORSE
I'd call it R1...If I were forced....Transient....
ELLEN09US
Member
Thanks all!
So I guess we should have asked
Are you going to remodel and pull a permit???
That is the reason for the question?
Vs just renting out as is
ELLEN09US
Member
yes, for permit.
fatboy
Administrator
Good for you trying to do the right thing! But seriously, you are only going to confuse the locals.
Most code officials, (me and steveray not included), will say Airbnb's are R-2's, so there is no change of use.
Or, they take a hard line, and decide it is an R-1, although they have no rules, and say you have to now have to sprinkler and alarm the 4-family dwelling.
Take the "no local rules" and hang your hat on it.
JMHO
So will you go from multi family
To set up for one person, one family, one group,,,, to rent it at a time???
Or set up for say two separate families to occupy at the same time, but separate areas???
If you get my drift
ADAguy
Registered User
sounds like an attempt to not call it a motel, but it will be won't it? As such what kind of a business license will you obtain. Is the lot zoned for commercial use?