Escondido, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — San Diego County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
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

Zoning Restrictions

  • must be located more than 500 feet from a parcel containing a school

Official Sources

escondido.gov/1215/Short-Term-Rentals-STR
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Escondido, California

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Escondido, California are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Escondido, California?

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

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

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

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

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