Del Rey Oaks, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Monterey County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Monterey County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
300 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Costapproximately $12,000
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap300 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Coastal Zone only; certain designated zoning districts

Official Sources

countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/housing-community-development/permit-center/short-term-rentals
Data confidence: 80%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Del Rey Oaks, California

Del Rey Oaks, California has no separate city ordinance, so Monterey County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: approximately $12,000).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Del Rey Oaks, California?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Del Rey Oaks?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is approximately $12,000.

Where do these Del Rey Oaks short-term rental rules come from?

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