Loyalton, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Sierra County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Sierra County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$345.50 initial; $183 renewal
Renewalevery 3 years
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap1 STR per legally created parcel
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Only allowed in R1, CR, CC, CN, A-1, and GF zoning districts

Official Sources

sierracounty.ca.gov/685/Short-Term-Rentals
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Loyalton, California

Loyalton, California has no separate city ordinance, so Sierra County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $345.50 initial; $183 renewal).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Loyalton, California?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $345.50 initial; $183 renewal.

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

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