RFP - Short-Term Rental Administration Services

The City of Bakersfield seeks a qualified consultant or firm to develop and operate a comprehensive short‑term rental (STR) administration program. The work includes creating an up‑to‑date inventory of all STR units, establishing a permitting and registration system, handling tax/fee collection, conducting outreach to hosts, and supporting code enforcement with timely reporting. The contractor will work closely with city staff, deliver regular data feeds, and provide financial and compliance reporting. • Build and maintain a GIS/CSV database of ~600 existing and new STR listings across multiple platforms. • Design and manage the registration, permitting, tax‑collection, and compliance workflow for STR operators. • Conduct outreach, host education, and provide weekly enforcement and complaint summaries to city departments. • Deliver monthly statistical reports and support the city’s cap‑tracking and ordinance compliance efforts.