Santa Rosa, California
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Sonoma County
STR Status
Permit & Licensing
Owner Requirements
Limits & Restrictions
Taxes & Fees
Zoning Restrictions
- STR permits cannot be issued for affordable/income-restricted housing, ADUs, Junior ADUs, student housing, dormitories, SROs, senior or transitional housing, temporary structures, or spaces not intended for habitation
Official Sources
Short-term rental rules in Santa Rosa, California
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Santa Rosa, California are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. The property must be owner-occupied.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Santa Rosa, California?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Santa Rosa, California. The property must be owner-occupied.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Santa Rosa?
A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.
Where do these Santa Rosa short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Santa Rosa'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 Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, or California authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.