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Flat registration fee disparity and fee scaling
Summary
Both a five-bedroom guest house and a 300-room Marriott pay the same $1,000 registration. Staff floated scaled fees but said it needs further study and solicitor input.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Scaled fees could increase city revenue from large operators but reduce burden on small owner-occupied hosts.
✅Who benefits
Small homeowners renting a room or two would pay less under any scaled structure.
⚠️Who could be affected
Large hotels and multi-property operators would pay more under scaled fees.
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