Marin County supervisors could cut down how many short-term rentals are available in unincorporated areas of the county.
Proponents say Marin County needs more affordable housing for locals, but opponents say a cap won’t address that issue and will hurt tourism along the coastline.
Currently, there’s a cap of 923 on licenses for short-term rentals in unincorporated Marin County.
The proposal is to set the cap at 1,083, which is a boost in the short term but provides slower growth in the long term.
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More than 100 would be dedicated to the popular coastal areas of Dillon Beach and Stinson Beach rather than areas where locals live.
According to the county, 79% of workers lived outside the county in 2021.
