Winters, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Yolo County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $826.00Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026
$826.00License Cost
300 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$826.00
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap300 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • single or two-family dwelling only; ADUs with building permits issued on or after January 1, 2020 prohibited

Official Sources

cityofwinters.org/334/Short-Term-Vacation-Rentals
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Winters, California

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Winters, California are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $826.00).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Winters, California?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Winters, California.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $826.00.

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

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