Solvang, California
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Santa Barbara County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Business License Required
805 ftBuffer Distance
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap805 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- VMU District only (proposed; not yet adopted — existing ordinance still in effect)
Official Sources
Data confidence: 72%Last updated: June 9, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Solvang, California
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Solvang, California are allowed with a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Solvang, California?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Solvang, California.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Solvang?
A business license is also required.
Where do these Solvang short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Solvang'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 Solvang, Santa Barbara County, or California authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.