Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Avalon, CA

Short-term rentals require a City-issued Transient Rental License; the property must have been vacant, owner-occupied, or used as an owner’s vacation rental for a two-year period. Applications require a Building Official inspection, City staff review, and Planning Commission consideration with public notice mailed to neighbors; approved applicants must obtain a business license and comply with transient occupancy tax requirements.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Avalon. 1) Complete and submit the Transient Rental License Application form and pay required fees. 2) Schedule and complete a property inspection by the Building Official; City staff then review the application and schedule a Planning Commission meeting with newspaper and mailed neighbor notices. 3) If approved by the Planning Commission, observe a 2-week grace period, then obtain a Business License from the Finance Department and remit transient occupancy tax.

1) Complete and submit the Transient Rental License Application form and pay required fees. 2) Schedule and complete a property inspection by the Building Official; City staff then review the application and schedule a Planning Commission meeting with newspaper and mailed neighbor notices. 3) If approved by the Planning Commission, observe a 2-week grace period, then obtain a Business License from the Finance Department and remit transient occupancy tax.