1. Consumer Attitudes on Short-Term Rentals and Regulation
The study was conducted on behalf of the Short-Term Rental Advocacy Center via an online omnibus
survey conducted by Research Now, an independent research company. Interviews were conducted from
June 17th to June 19th, 2013 among a nationally representative sample of 1,243 respondents age 18 and
older. For results based on the total sample of national adults, one can say with 95% confidence that the
margin of error is ±3 percentage points. These data were weighted to ensure that the sample’s
composition reflects that of the actual U.S. population according to U.S. Census figures. In addition to
sample error, question wording and practical difficulties in conducting surveys can introduce error or bias
into findings of public opinion polls.
Note: Totals may not add up to listed totals and 100% due to rounding.
1. Have you used a short-term rental – that is, in a vacation rental for less than 30 days – in the
past two years? (ONE ANSWER ONLY)
Total
Yes
28%
No
72%
2. Do you or your family plan to use a short-term rental during your summer vacation this July or
August? (ONE ANSWER ONLY)
Total
Yes
20%
No
80%
3. What’s most attractive to you about using a short-term rental compared with staying at a hotel?
(ONE ANSWER ONLY)
Ranked by highest %
Total
More space/amenities/ability to bring family
40%
More affordable option
31%
Ability to cook meals
19%
Ability to live like a local in different neighborhoods
11%
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2. 4. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Short-term rentals bring meaningful
tourism and tax dollars to local communities across the country. (ONE ANSWER ONLY)
Total
Strongly agree
24%
Somewhat agree
66%
Somewhat disagree
8%
Strongly disagree
2%
NET TOTAL: AGREE
90%
NET TOTAL: DISAGREE
10%
5. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Short-term rentals provide important
economic benefits to local communities. (ONE ANSWER ONLY)
Total
Strongly agree
26%
Somewhat agree
65%
Somewhat disagree
7%
Strongly disagree
2%
NET TOTAL: AGREE
91%
NET TOTAL: DISAGREE
10%
6. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Families should be free to occasionally
rent out their own home. (ONE ANSWER ONLY)
Total
Strongly agree
36%
Somewhat agree
48%
Somewhat disagree
12%
Strongly disagree
4%
NET TOTAL: AGREE
84%
NET TOTAL: DISAGREE
16%
7. Some communities are passing laws and rules to restrict the practice of short-term renting.
Based on what you know, would you support or oppose these laws? (ONE ANSWER ONLY)
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3. Total
Strongly support
4%
Somewhat support
26%
Somewhat oppose
45%
Strongly oppose
25%
NET TOTAL: SUPPORT
31%
NET TOTAL: OPPOSE
69%
8. Some communities are passing such fair and reasonable rules to regulate the practice of shortterm renting. Based on what you know, would you support of oppose this type of approach?
(ONE ANSWER ONLY)
Total
Strongly support
13%
Somewhat support
62%
Somewhat oppose
19%
Strongly oppose
7%
NET TOTAL: SUPPORT
75%
NET TOTAL: OPPOSE
25%
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