Let’s Talk Short Term Rentals

August 16, 2021

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A diverse group of people gather outdoors near a red building, some sitting on the grass and others standing. A few hold bicycles. Tall trees provide shade in a relaxed, community setting.

By Matt Hoisch

About 60 people gathered in the grass beside the San Miguel County Courthouse on Friday, August 13 to discuss a likely ballot question to limit short term rental licenses in Telluride.

About 60 people gathered in the grass beside the San Miguel County Courthouse on Friday, August 13 to discuss a likely ballot question to limit short term rental licenses in Telluride.

As locals feel the crunch of heightened tourism and scant workforce housing, a ballot question to limit short term rental licenses in Telluride is likely headed to the November ballot. The proposal arouses passionate feelings for and against it, so several dozen Telluridians gathered in an effort to have a respectful discussion about the question and the crises it’s trying to address.

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