Short Term Rental registrations only 31% of estimated number
Only one-third of an estimated 600 Oro Valley short-term rentals have completed registration with the town, a requirement that has been in effect since .May 5. Total fees paid to the town are $11,200, or $60 per rental. The town has a way of identifying those rentals not registered. The 2023-24 budget includes acquiring software that produces a list of short term rental offerings from web-based rental rental sites. The site focusses on the listings in the primary “bnb” listing sites like Airbnb.
Short Term Rental owners finding ways to circumvent registration and regulation nationally
However, in areas where short-term rentals registration and regulation, some property owners have chosen to list their properties on platforms like Facebook and local shopping site Craigslist to evade detection by regulators. Additionally, another strategy employed by owners to circumvent short-term rental regulations is to lease their properties for periods exceeding 30 days, effectively transforming them into long-term rentals. Our conclusion is that it will take quite a bit of effort for Oro Valley to identify and the follow-up on the actual total number of short term rentals… probably not worth it at the rate of $60 per rental.
Yesterday marked the debut of a distinctive exhibition, generously sponsored by Roche in collaboration with the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance. This exhibition is dedicated to exploring the significance of routine disease screenings and their accompanying diagnostic procedures. It prominently features the stories of twenty-one Roche employees whose lives were profoundly influenced by a disease diagnosis. You can view until January at the Ventana Gallery at Roche Tissue Diagnostics, 1910 E Innovation Park Dr, Oro Valley AZ 85755. Admission is free. Learn more about the exhibit here.
Pusch Ridge Course getting ready for opening
Improvement projects are in progress for the 9-hole Pusch Ridge Golf course opening in late Octber. Over-seeding starts and there are plans for a Celebration kick-off event on October 26 with an afternoon shotgun and party Leagues will begin the week of October 30th.
Should Rancho Vistoso Blvd go dark?
The streetlights along Rancho Vistoso Blvd are showing signs of aging. Originally installed as an amenity by the original developer, these lights are now under the ownership of the Rancho Vistoso Community Homeowners Association. Remarkably, this is the only area in Oro Valley with street lighting. “Unfortunately, the current 226 induction fluorescent street lights are deteriorating and becoming obsolete, with replacement parts no longer accessible. Furthermore, the underground electric cables and feeder breakers that power these lights are also deteriorating due to age and rodent infestation, resulting in numerous light failures. Additionally, the protective light shields meant to shield adjacent properties are missing, and replacements are unavailable.” (Source: Homeowners Association September News Letter) The Association is currently exploring more energy-efficient lighting options before making a decision. We have a suggestion: Consider turning off the streetlights, aligning with the rest of the town.
