Ferndale, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Humboldt County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Humboldt 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
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

Official Sources

humboldtgov.org/3387/Short-Term-Rental-Ordinance
Data confidence: 80%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Ferndale, California

Ferndale, California has no separate city ordinance, so Humboldt County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Ferndale, California?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

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

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