Issues
Lodging Tax Revenues in Chelan County – A False Alarm
The current radical changes proposed to Chelan County’s short-term rental (STR) code are the result of lobbying by special interest groups, specifically: the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, the Lake Chelan
Updated Short Term Rental Fact Sheet Released
In response to Chelan County’s proposal to make radical changes to its short term rental code adopted in 2021, we have prepared an updated fact sheet. This fact sheet includes
County-Wide STR Code Under Attack!
At the direction of the Chelan County Board of Commissioners, the Community Development Department has proposed alarming revisions to the County’s short term rental (STR) code. These changes affect the
Take the Leavenworth Visioning Survey!
The City of Leavenworth is conducting a survey to find out residents’ opinions about your concerns and priorities for Leavenworth’s future. The survey is anonymous. The results will be used
Leavenworth Adventure Park—Public Hearing this Friday
The public hearing on the Leavenworth Adventure Park’s request to modify the permit conditions in their Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is scheduled for Friday, March 29th at 9 am in
Update on Housing
The price and availability of housing is having a seriously negative effect on residents in our communities, especially for residents who are earning low and middle incomes. Lack of housing
Wildfire survey results are in!
Results of RC3 Survey of Residents’ Concerns – Chelan County is leading a multi-jurisdictional process to update its Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). This plan will identify the specific wildfire
Great News! More Options for Reporting Problem STRs
The Chelan County Department of Community Development has signed a contract with Deckard Technologies to provide a 24/7 service for residents experiencing problems with nearby short-term rentals. This service includes
Bluewater Terrace Update – Success!
On January 29, 2024, the Hearing Examiner denied the CUP for any home stay establishments and the associated pool and spa. He agreed with commenters that the winery did not establish