Windsor, California
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Sonoma County
Conditional
STR Status
Permit: Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Renewalbiannual after first year
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap3 STRs per owner
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Non-hosted STRs allowed only in certain commercial districts; hosted STRs allowed in residential and certain commercial districts; non-hosted STRs prohibited in residential districts
Official Sources
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Windsor, California
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Windsor, California are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Windsor, California?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Windsor, California.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Windsor?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Windsor short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Windsor'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 Windsor, Sonoma County, or California authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.