Los Altos Hills, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Santa Clara County

Conditional

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap1 short-term rental unit per residential property
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Residential zones only; no events or commercial uses permitted

Official Sources

losaltoshills.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2019/Short-Term-Rental-Ordinance--Final?bidId=
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Los Altos Hills, California

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Los Altos Hills, California are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Los Altos Hills, California?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Los Altos Hills, California. The property must be owner-occupied.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Los Altos Hills?

A short-term rental permit is required.

Where do these Los Altos Hills short-term rental rules come from?

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