Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Clovis, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Clovis, CA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are treated as a regulated home occupation and are allowed only with an approved home occupation permit; they must be used only for overnight lodging, advertise the city-issued permit number, comply with occupancy limits by bedroom (table in code), provide minimum off-street parking (minimum two spaces), prohibit exterior signs, and require a 24/7 local contact who can respond and be on-site within 45 minutes for enforcement. All STRs are subject to Clovis business registration and the City’s transient occupancy tax (12%). A permit is required before you can host. 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.

Short-term rentals are treated as a regulated home occupation and are allowed only with an approved home occupation permit; they must be used only for overnight lodging, advertise the city-issued permit number, comply with occupancy limits by bedroom (table in code), provide minimum off-street parking (minimum two spaces), prohibit exterior signs, and require a 24/7 local contact who can respond and be on-site within 45 minutes for enforcement. All STRs are subject to Clovis business registration and the City’s transient occupancy tax (12%).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Clovis. 1) Submit a home occupation permit application to the City’s Department per Chapter 50 requirements including detailed, dimensioned floor plans and any materials identified in the Department handout; 2) Obtain a Clovis business tax certificate immediately following permit approval and comply with applicable inspections and code requirements; 3) Within 10 calendar days after permit issuance mail or personally deliver the 24/7 contact information to contiguous and across-the-street neighbors and, within 30 days, submit a signed certification to the Director that the mailing/delivery was completed. (Fees referenced in Chapter 50; short-term rentals are subject to the City’s TOT of 12%.)

1) Submit a home occupation permit application to the City’s Department per Chapter 50 requirements including detailed, dimensioned floor plans and any materials identified in the Department handout; 2) Obtain a Clovis business tax certificate immediately following permit approval and comply with applicable inspections and code requirements; 3) Within 10 calendar days after permit issuance mail or personally deliver the 24/7 contact information to contiguous and across-the-street neighbors and, within 30 days, submit a signed certification to the Director that the mailing/delivery was completed. (Fees referenced in Chapter 50; short-term rentals are subject to the City’s TOT of 12%.)

Vrbo is permitted in Clovis, CA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Clovis 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 Clovis. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.