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Webinar: Guide To The New Vacation Rental Ordinance

The year long vacation rental moratorium in Sonoma County is being lifted on May 9th. What does it mean if you are looking to buy one? Where are the best places to look for one that qualifies? What are the implications of the new business license?

Date: 10th May 2023

Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00pm

Speakers:

David Hargreaves, BruingtonHargreaves - the top producing Vacation Rental agent in Sonoma County

Lindsay Darrimon, Specialized Permitting, a leading permit specialist and cofounder of vacation rental management company, Beaux Maison Vacation Rental Management

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Some of the Key Topics Covered will be as follows:

- What are the details of the Ordinance?

- What are the implications for the new Business License which is now required?

- Where are the best places to look for a property under $1m?

- Where are the best places to purchase a wine country vacation rental over $1m?

- What are the other rules you need to know in finding an eligible property?

- What is the process to get a permit and a license and how long will it take?

 

 

 

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