— from San Juan County Communications —
We have published a new webpage with the most requested information regarding vacation rental permits and compliance with the new regulations.
If you are looking for information about how to apply for permit, have an existing permit and want to know what to do to comply with the new rules, or need to find your permit number – this webpage is a great place to start. It includes forms for new applications, certificates of compliance and the answers to frequently asked questions.
Vacation Rentals
A vacation rental permit is required in order to rent a single family residence or accessory dwelling unit for periods of less than 30 days in San Juan County. Properties located in the Eastsound Village Commercial land use designation do not require a permit, but are required to comply with the vacation rental requirements. San Juan County has required vacation rental permits since 1997. In 2018, the County updated its regulations to require existing permit holders to annually certify compliance with their conditions of permit approval. The first certificate of compliance is due on December 31, 2018.
San Juan County actively enforces the vacation rental permit requirements by reviewing online advertising. Any advertisement for a vacation rental must include the San Juan County vacation rental permit number or compliance number. The penalty for advertising or operating an unpermitted vacation rental is $2,300.
The link is found on the main menu on the home page of the Department of Community Development. Here is a link www.sanjuanco.com/1579/Vacation-Rentals.
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