Menlo Park, California
Short-Term Rental Regulations — San Mateo County
Conditional
STR Status
110 ftBuffer Distance
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
Density / Distance Cap110 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- STRs prohibited on units created through urban lot splits in single-family residential zones
Official Sources
Data confidence: 82%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Menlo Park, California
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Menlo Park, California are allowed under certain conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Menlo Park, California?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Menlo Park, California.
Where do these Menlo Park short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Menlo Park'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 Menlo Park, San Mateo County, or California authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.