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renewed,reasonable permit fees are issued to support City administration and implementation,and hosts have sufficient time to get registered. ●Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT):Require all short-term rental hosts to collect and remit transient occupancy taxes to the City.Hosting provides cities with significant TOT revenue and helps fund critical public services,with many jurisdictions choosing to direct their TOT revenue to support affordable housing,tourism promotion,and economic development. ●“Grandfathering”/Legacy units:allow existing short-term rental hosts to continue operating subject to obtaining a City registration permit,staying current on TOT remittance,and otherwise staying compliant with existing City noise and nuisance laws. (See e.g.,San Antonio,Seattle.) ●Tiered Permit Systems:explore tiered registration permits for hosts depending on the type of short-term rental listing,where the listings are located,or the nights hosted.(See. e.g,San Diego).Permits can be issued based on a percentage of housing stock or issuance of residential development permits,and the City can allow for the growth of hosting in key areas -e.g.,public transit corridors,new mixed-use development,or other residential areas in need of redevelopment and benefiting from investment from hosts - that benefit the City,its residents,and the broader public. ●Hosting Regulation:ensure that regulations governing host operating conditions,such as safety standards,noise regulations,and occupancy limits,are consistent with those applied to other residential units and promote safety,security,and neighborhood compatibility. ●Stakeholder Consultation:engage with local residents,community organizations,and other stakeholders to solicit feedback and develop regulations that strike a balance between supporting the sharing economy and preserving the quality of life in residential neighborhoods. Lastly,Airbnb can help support smart regulation (and save taxpayer money)by onboarding the City to Airbnb’s City Portal.The City Portal is a first-of-its-kind resource to help local governments and tourism organizations better understand the Airbnb landscape and tourism trends in their community,as well as offer tools to help cities enforce their short-term rental laws.In addition,we can work with the City on a compliance campaign,leveraging host outreach. Not only will the ecosystem of the short-term rental economy benefit,including operators,local businesses,guests,and maintenance staff that are paid a living wage,but the entire Santa Ana community will benefit through the collection of Transient Occupancy Taxes.