Imperial Beach, California
Short-Term Rental Regulations — San Diego County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
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
- Permitted (P) in C/MU-1, C/MU-2, and C/MU-3 commercial/mixed-use zones; conditionally permitted in R-1500 residential zone until January 1, 2007
Official Sources
Data confidence: 55%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Imperial Beach, California
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Imperial Beach, California are allowed with a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Imperial Beach, California?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Imperial Beach, California.
Where do these Imperial Beach short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Imperial Beach'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 Imperial Beach, San Diego County, or California authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.