Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Coloma, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Coloma, CA, but with restrictions. Vacation Home Rentals (VHR) and Hosted Home Rentals (HHR) are permitted in El Dorado County’s unincorporated areas (including Coloma) subject to the County ordinance: one VHR per parcel; rentals limited to 1–30 consecutive nights; VHRs not allowed in accessory/non-habitable units (e.g., guest houses, ADUs); advertisement and on-site signage must include the county permit number, TOT certificate, occupancy limits, and quiet-hours (10:00 p.m.–8:00 a.m.); fire/safety, parking, and anti-clustering/buffer rules apply. 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.

Vacation Home Rentals (VHR) and Hosted Home Rentals (HHR) are permitted in El Dorado County’s unincorporated areas (including Coloma) subject to the County ordinance: one VHR per parcel; rentals limited to 1–30 consecutive nights; VHRs not allowed in accessory/non-habitable units (e.g., guest houses, ADUs); advertisement and on-site signage must include the county permit number, TOT certificate, occupancy limits, and quiet-hours (10:00 p.m.–8:00 a.m.); fire/safety, parking, and anti-clustering/buffer rules apply.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Coloma. 1) Apply online via El Dorado County’s VHR/HHR permit portal (HDL online VHR/HHR permitting) and submit the County VHR/HHR application and required forms; 2) Provide required documentation: owner/agent contact info, interior and site diagrams showing bedrooms and on-site parking, evidence of a County business license and transient occupancy tax (TOT) registration; 3) Pay applicable fees, obtain the required County-issued exterior sign, and comply with inspections/conditions prior to issuance.

1) Apply online via El Dorado County’s VHR/HHR permit portal (HDL online VHR/HHR permitting) and submit the County VHR/HHR application and required forms; 2) Provide required documentation: owner/agent contact info, interior and site diagrams showing bedrooms and on-site parking, evidence of a County business license and transient occupancy tax (TOT) registration; 3) Pay applicable fees, obtain the required County-issued exterior sign, and comply with inspections/conditions prior to issuance.

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