Placerville, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — El Dorado County

Conditional

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$200 for first unit; $100 for each subsequent unit per structure
Renewalannual
Permit Cap10 permits
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap5 units per parcel
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Only allowed in Central Business District (CBD), Commercial (C), and Highway Commercial (HWC) Zones; prohibited in residential zones

Official Sources

cityofplacerville.org/media/Planning%20Division/Forms%20&%20Fees/Short-Term%20Rental%20F.A.Q.pdf
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Placerville, California

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Placerville, California are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $200 for first unit; $100 for ).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Placerville, California?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $200 for first unit; $100 for .

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

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