City of Port Angeles releases STR survey findings

Port Angeles, WA – The City of Port Angeles has released its findings from the recent Short-Term Rental (STR) Community Feedback Survey.

The survey was made available online from December 21 through January 14.

In a news release Wednesday, the City listed the key takeaways as:

1. High Public Interest, with the topic garnered a substantial amount of response with 1,040 total participants and marked a record-high for City-hosted survey participation.
2. Positive Perception of Short-Term Rentals: 60% of respondents feel that short-term rentals are a good lodging option for Port Angeles.
3. Call for Regulation: Nearly 70% of respondents believe that some regulation of short-term rentals should be in place.
4. Support for Licenses and Safety Inspections: More than half of respondents are in favor of a license and life safety inspection program.
5. Preference for the Unlimited Option: Of the five alternatives being presented for short-term lodging regulation, the Unlimited Option received a plurality of community support. This was followed by the Constrained Option (Alternative #5).

The City said a summary of the findings will be formally presented during a Public Hearing of the Planning Commission on January 24th.

A subsequent City Council Public Hearing is scheduled for February 20th.

Survey Findings:

1. View Full Report
2. View Key Takeaways