Gilbert leaders are considering raising the licensing and renewal fee for short-term rentals from $100 to $250.
Town officials say the proposed increase would help cover the cost of operating the program and would align Gilbert’s licensing fee with several neighboring communities. The Town Council has approved a notice of intent to increase the fee, with a public hearing and final vote scheduled for Sept. 1.
Ashley Namor, Business Compliance Project Manager for the town of Gilbert, said the goal of the fee increase is not to generate revenue. She about it at the Town Council Meeting on June 23rd…