Cloverdale, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Sonoma County

Conditional

STR Status

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

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 / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Hosted Vacation Rentals allowed in all commercial and residential zones; Non-Hosted Vacation Rentals allowed in commercial zones only

Official Sources

Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Cloverdale, California

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

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Cloverdale, California?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

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

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