Airbnb Spends $7.1M to Ease LA Rental Rules for 2028 Games
Airbnb has poured $7.1 million into Los Angeles political campaigns to push for temporary short-term rental deregulation ahead of the 2028 Olympics. The proposed policy would permit second-home rentals during major sporting events, potentially generating $110 million in hotel bed taxes.
Key Takeaways
- 1Airbnb spent $7.1M backing LA candidates to advance a limited Vacation Rental Programme.
- 2The policy would allow second-home rentals capped at 1% of housing through 2028.
- 3Hoteliers face temporary inventory competition during the 2027 Super Bowl and 2028 Olympics.
Source: shorttermrentalz.com
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