Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Carpinteria, CA

Vacation Rentals are permitted only inside the City-designated Vacation Rental Overlay District (VROD) with annual caps by area; Home Stays (owner on-site) are allowed citywide in residential zones. Key constraints: Vacation Rentals require a local contact/manager within 30 miles, posting of license/TOT/occupancy/parking information, compliance with operating standards, and limits on events; Home Stays are limited to maximum 4 short-term renters and one vehicle.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Carpinteria. 1) Submit a completed STR Application via the City STR website/portal (carpinteria.hdlgov.com) and pay the application fee; 2) Provide required affidavits, proof of insurance, affirm no code violations, and if a Vacation Rental, indicate VROD area and show a local manager/contact within 30 miles; 3) Obtain TOT certificate, remit quarterly TOT, post required notices on-site, and renew license annually by June 30. Fees: initial license $315; annual renewal $105.

1) Submit a completed STR Application via the City STR website/portal (carpinteria.hdlgov.com) and pay the application fee; 2) Provide required affidavits, proof of insurance, affirm no code violations, and if a Vacation Rental, indicate VROD area and show a local manager/contact within 30 miles; 3) Obtain TOT certificate, remit quarterly TOT, post required notices on-site, and renew license annually by June 30. Fees: initial license $315; annual renewal $105.