Brea city officials introduced a short-term rental pilot program last week, alongside an associated permit tagged with a $1,000 fee.
The pilot program is expected to bring in $500,000 in revenue annually, with the permits generating $100,000 and Transient Occupancy Tax – a hotel bed tax – making over $400,000.
Short-term rentals are often used as Airbnbs and Vrbos, and are popular alternatives to hotels in high-tourist areas, offering stays less than 30 days…