Seaside, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Monterey County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 12%Owner Occupancy RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
12%Tax Rate
300 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$250 STR License Renewal Fee; $18 Business License Application Fee; $4 CASp Fee; $37.50 Business Operations Tax (income under $25,000)
Renewalannual
Permit Cap90 permits
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Capone-per-parcel and 55-foot zone of exclusion from existing non-hosted STR parcel boundary
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT12%

Zoning Restrictions

  • Non-Hosted STRs subject to 55-foot zone of exclusion and one-per-parcel limit; Hosted STRs not subject to cap or density limits but cannot include ADUs or affordable housing units

Official Sources

ci.seaside.ca.us/662/Short-Term-Rental-Program
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Seaside, California

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Seaside, California are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $250 STR License Renewal Fee; ). The property must be owner-occupied. A lodging/occupancy tax of 12% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Seaside, California?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Seaside, California. The property must be owner-occupied.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $250 STR License Renewal Fee; .

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Seaside?

Short-term rentals in Seaside are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 12%.

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

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