Facilitate the sharing economy while preserving community character

Advances in technology have enabled citizens to participate in the sharing economy by opening their homes to travelers. Many communities, however, are struggling with protecting neighborhoods while encouraging this entrepreneurial spirit.

Accela’s Short-Term Rental Registration software helps all parties collaborate, and offers:

• A streamlined licensing and enforcement system for governments and hosts
• An online portal to provide a quick and efficient route to web-based registration, while simplifying and encouraging host compliance 
• The ability for neighbors to submit complaints online, helping to reinforce host compliance, preserve community character, and improve city oversight efforts

Features

• Easier registration for hosts - Improve host registration compliance and increase fee collections - Tax collection functionality makes it easier for hosts to remit the appropriate taxes for their rentals
• Cut license processing times - Save staff members’ time and reduce wait times for property hosts by automating many of the routine and manual processes - Fast turnaround times ease agency burdens and provide a positive experience for hosts, making them more likely to remain compliant
• Improve effectiveness in the field - Mobile capabilities that deliver full access to the database and record information - Inspectors can be as efficient as possible when visiting rental properties
• Enhanced compliance and enforcement - Neighboring property owners can submit infraction reports easily online - Enforcement actions can be initiated in Accela to bring property hosts into compliance, ensuring a more positive experience for all stakeholders