Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Buellton, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Buellton, CA, but with restrictions. The City defines 'short-term' as occupancy of a lodging unit for 30 consecutive days or less; the Municipal Code (Section 19.02.150) expressly prohibits short-term lodging units in all residential zoning districts. Property owners, renters, lessees, subtenants, property managers and persons in charge of a property are responsible for complying with the prohibition. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

The City defines 'short-term' as occupancy of a lodging unit for 30 consecutive days or less; the Municipal Code (Section 19.02.150) expressly prohibits short-term lodging units in all residential zoning districts. Property owners, renters, lessees, subtenants, property managers and persons in charge of a property are responsible for complying with the prohibition.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Buellton.

Vrbo is permitted in Buellton, CA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Buellton are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Buellton. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.