Marina, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Monterey County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 14%Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
14%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$160 application fee; $115 annual renewal
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap55-foot zone of exclusion between STR parcels
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT14%

Zoning Restrictions

  • ADUs and JADUs not permitted as STRs

Official Sources

Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Marina, California

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Marina, California are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $160 application fee; $115 ann). A lodging/occupancy tax of 14% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Marina, California?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Marina, California.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $160 application fee; $115 ann.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Marina?

Short-term rentals in Marina are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 14%.

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

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