Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Crescent City, CA

Crescent City requires operators of short-term lodging (<30 days) to obtain a City business license and register for the City Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT); operators must collect/remit 10% TOT and comply with applicable planning, building, and fire inspections/approvals. The City municipal code (Title 3, Ch. 3.20) requires operators to obtain and post a Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate and to file quarterly TOT returns; Del Norte County planning guidance states ADUs in the county (unincorporated areas) may not be rented short-term (<30 days).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Crescent City. 1) Complete and submit a City Business License application (Class C for real-property short-term rental providers) via the City Business License portal or paper application; planning and fire review/inspection are required as part of license approval. 2) Complete and submit the City Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) registration (packet/form) to the Finance Department (listed in the TOT packet) and obtain the Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate to post on the premises; remit 10% TOT and file quarterly returns. 3) Pay applicable business-license fees (Class C fee shown in City materials), complete any required inspections, and renew the business license annually.

1) Complete and submit a City Business License application (Class C for real-property short-term rental providers) via the City Business License portal or paper application; planning and fire review/inspection are required as part of license approval. 2) Complete and submit the City Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) registration (packet/form) to the Finance Department (listed in the TOT packet) and obtain the Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate to post on the premises; remit 10% TOT and file quarterly returns. 3) Pay applicable business-license fees (Class C fee shown in City materials), complete any required inspections, and renew the business license annually.