Sonoma, California
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Sonoma County
Prohibited
STR Status
Business License Required
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
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Prohibited in all zones for new vacation rentals; existing licensed rentals may continue; exception for adaptive re-use of historic structures
Official Sources
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 9, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Sonoma, California
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Sonoma, California are prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Sonoma, California?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are prohibited in Sonoma, California.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Sonoma?
A business license is also required.
Where do these Sonoma short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Sonoma'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 Sonoma, Sonoma County, or California authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.