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Permit waitlist / lottery

A queue or random draw used to allocate a limited number of short-term-rental permits.

Where permits are capped, cities may run waitlists or lotteries that can take many months or years to clear. A property can be fully eligible yet unable to obtain a permit because none are currently available.

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