Chico, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Butte County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 6%
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Butte County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/17/2026
6%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT6%

Zoning Restrictions

  • Not allowed in Very Low Density Country Residential (VLDCR) zone

Official Sources

buttecounty.net/409/Short-Term-Rental-Ordinance
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 17, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Chico, California

Chico, California has no separate city ordinance, so Butte County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 6% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Chico, California?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Chico, California.

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Chico?

Short-term rentals in Chico are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 6%.

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

These details are verified against Chico'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 Chico, Butte County, or California authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.