Milpitas, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Santa Clara County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 14%Owner Occupancy RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026
14%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT14%

Official Sources

Data confidence: 96%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Milpitas, California

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Milpitas, California are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. The property must be owner-occupied. A lodging/occupancy tax of 14% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Milpitas, California?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Milpitas?

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

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

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