Eastern Goleta Valley, California
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Santa Barbara County
STR Status
Permit & Licensing
Owner Requirements
Limits & Restrictions
Taxes & Fees
Zoning Restrictions
- A0
- A1
- A3
- A5
- A6
- A7
- A8
- A9
- C0
- C1
- C14
- C2
- C3
- C4D
- C7
- C9
- F0
- F0I
- F1
- F2
- F3
- F4
- F6
- F6O
- F7
- F8
- F9
- I0
- I1
- I2Y2
- I3
- I4
- I4I
- I5
- I6
- I7
- I8
- I8H
- I9
- M1
- M1I
- M4
- M4Q
- M5
- M5S
- M6
- M64
- M7
- M8
- M9
- R-1
- R-2
- R1
- R1K
- R1Q
- R2
- R2V
- R3
- R4
- R5
- R6
- R7
- R9
- R9S
- S0Z
- S1
- S2
- S5
- S7
- S9
- agricultural zoned
- agricultural zones
- coastal overlay zone
- coastal zone
- coastal zone comp
- coastal zone wher
- commercial zones
- residential areas
- residential zones
- residential zones
Official Sources
Short-term rental rules in Eastern Goleta Valley, California
Eastern Goleta Valley, California has no separate city ordinance, so Santa Barbara County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $495). The property must be owner-occupied. A lodging/occupancy tax of 14% applies.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Eastern Goleta Valley, California?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Eastern Goleta Valley, California. The property must be owner-occupied.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Eastern Goleta Valley?
A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $495.
What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Eastern Goleta Valley?
Short-term rentals in Eastern Goleta Valley are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 14%.
Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Eastern Goleta Valley, Santa Barbara County, or California authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.