Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Clovis, CA

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%.)