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New Short Term Rental Committee to meet for first time Monday in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo is beginning the process of studying who can operate short-term rental properties. The new Short Term Rental Committee will hold it’s first meeting on Monday starting at 4:30 at West Fargo City Hall. While the meeting is public, there will be no public comment period. The city is looking at passing an ordinance…

Change to short-term rental ordinance in West Fargo tabled, committee started to research the topic

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — City commissioners in West Fargo vote to table the second reading of a new ordinance to restrict who can operate short-term rental properties. It would make primary residences the only ones eligible to be used as short-term rentals, leaving investment properties out of the equation. Commissioners decided to start a committee to look into the…

West Fargo considering licenses for short term rental properties like AirBnB

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo is considering rules for property owners on how operate short term rentals, like an AirBnB. The ordinance would require short term rental properties be the primary residence of the property owner, meaning they would have to live there for at least 6 months and 1 day each year. Owners would also need a…

Airbnb Popularity Soars In North Dakota And People Are Cashing In

Most Activity Seen In Fargo and Bismarck

North Dakotans are really cashing in thanks to Airbnb. Hosts made nearly $670,000 in supplemental income last year. Airbnb is an online service that connects people offering private homes or rooms to renters looking for short-term stays. The state’s guest arrivals on the service increased by 158 percent in 2017, with most activity seen in Fargo and Bismarck. About 16…