Upland, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — San Bernardino County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalevery 2 years
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Year120 (un-hosted stays only); hosted stays not limited
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Residential Single-Family (RS) zones, Residential Multi-Family (RM) zones, or legally established single-family-attached or single-family-detached residence in a Specific Plan; prohibited in Mixed-Use, Commercial, or Industrial zones

Official Sources

Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Upland, California

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Upland, 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 Upland, California?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Upland, California. The property must be owner-occupied.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Upland?

Yes — Upland sets a cap of 120 rental nights per year.

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

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