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Zestyclose_Alfalfa13 t1_iy39bsf wrote

Reply to comment by SmargelingArgarfsner in Why can't vermont tax Airnbn by Old_Ad_1301

If you're old enough to remember a time before airbnb, people who needed extra income got a roommate, That didn't generate as much income as airbnb short-term rentals, but it did provide housing which is what we need. If you live in your home and need the extra income, get a roommate.

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GreenHorror4252 t1_iy5vfkz wrote

B&B's have been around a long time, they weren't invented by Airbnb. In fact, they even predate hotels. Before the internet, you could book a B&B through a travel agent.

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SmargelingArgarfsner t1_iy3alje wrote

I get that, but the people who drive the economy in destination locations still need to have a place to stay.

Back then there was industry and employment to be found all over the place. All those jobs are gone and ME, VT, and NH rely largely on the service industry and tourism to pay the bills. We need places for these people to stay when they visit, but not at the expense of our neighborhoods and our ability to house our population. We need to strike a balance. That’s what that proposal does, protecting the community, and balancing the rights of owners with the need to curtail the growth of STR’s. 🤷🏽‍♂️

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