Bishop, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Mono County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

cityofbishop.ca.gov/departments/planning/short_term_rentals.php
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Bishop, California

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Bishop, California are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Bishop, California?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Bishop, California.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Bishop?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

Where do these Bishop short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Bishop's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Bishop, Mono County, or California authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.