Do we tell the neighbors.. turning house into str

[Chad Martin]

Good day! We've lived in our house for 6 yrs. The lots in our resi neighborhood are acre+. Converting primary residence into STR. No hoa restrictions on STR in our hood. Or let them discover on their own. I also have employee who lives in neighborhood so that's a factor to consider. Just trying to figure out how much information the neighbors need for me (if any) to have the smoothest transition possible to str. I appreciate your knowledge and insights. Thank you!

[Alex S.]

I guess the question is:  Are you telling or asking?

If you are feigning to ask, but will convert to STR regardless of their response...that is called manipulation. Trying to manage their emotions for them. Some people are very good at this, but the potential for blowback is very high if they express concern about your plan and then you just go do it anyway.

Do you tell your neighbors when you get a puppy?  How about when you have a few friends over to sit around the fire pit and drink beer until midnight?  Repaint the house?  I wouldn't.

It feels like there is an underlying assumption that you are doing something wrong, feel guilty about it, and want to confess to your neighbor that life is about to change for them. The reality is that you have property rights, you own that house, and you can legally turn it into a STR in compliance with all neighborhood/city codes.