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Amendments to Certificate of Registration
Designation of Responsible Party
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Certificate of Registration Renewal Process and Requirements:
The annual renewal application period for all registered vacation rentals is July 1 - October 1. The renewal application must be submitted within this time frame to avoid a late filing fee. A renewed certificate of registration may require some additional documentation, but many of the items submitted with the initial application do not need to be resubmitted if the information on them is unchanged.
Please click HERE to apply for a renewed certificate of registration.
Renewal applications can be submitted via our customer portal or on paper along with the required documents. All required forms and a link to the customer portal can be located here. If you are no longer using your property as a vacation rental, or if you have any questions regarding the renewal application process, please contact our office at
An amendment of the initial or any renewed Certificate of Registration is required if any of the following changes to the vacation rental occur:
- An increase in the number of bedrooms or bathrooms.
- An increase in the gross square footage.
- An increase in the maximum occupancy.
- An increase or decrease in the number of parking spaces or a change in the location of parking spaces for the vacation rental from what was shown on the exterior site sketch submitted with the most recent application for a Certificate of Registration.
- Any other material modifications that would increase the intensity of use.
An application for an Amendment can be submitted via our online portal. Once the application has been reviewed, City staff will reach out if further information is needed.
Change in Ownership:
- A change in ownership of a vacation rental requires the new owner to obtain a new initial certificate of registration.
- Certificates of Registration are non-transferable and non-assignable.
- When a vacation rental is sold or ownership is otherwise transferred, the new owner must apply for an initial Certificate of Registration prior to acquiring ownership or within fifteen (15) days from the date of the sale or transfer. A new inspection by the city is required.
Designation of Responsible Party:
Upon time of application, the vacation rental owner/authorized representative must designate one or two individuals to serve as the Designated Responsible Party for the vacation rental. The duties of the Designated Responsible Party are outlined in Section 34.5-15 of the City Code.