Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Calistoga, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Calistoga, CA, but with restrictions. Calistoga’s municipal code/zoning updates consolidate and preserve the City’s long-standing prohibition on renting homes/rooms in residential zoning districts for fewer than 30 days. 'Transient' is defined as occupancy of 30 consecutive calendar days or less. Exception: PD 2011-02 allows short-term rental of single-family homes only when rented through the hotel/resort operator, HOA, or an entity approved by the HOA. 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.

Calistoga’s municipal code/zoning updates consolidate and preserve the City’s long-standing prohibition on renting homes/rooms in residential zoning districts for fewer than 30 days. 'Transient' is defined as occupancy of 30 consecutive calendar days or less. Exception: PD 2011-02 allows short-term rental of single-family homes only when rented through the hotel/resort operator, HOA, or an entity approved by the HOA.

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

Vrbo is permitted in Calistoga, 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 Calistoga 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 Calistoga. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.