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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in El Cajon, CA

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Short-term/vacation rentals in El Cajon are subject to the City's Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) at 10% of rent and operators/providers must maintain an active City business license and remit TOT through the City's HdL online TOT portal. No explicit city-authored municipal code section or guidance was found on official El Cajon pages that imposes additional STR-specific zoning restrictions, primary-residence requirements, occupancy caps, minimum-night stays, host-presence rules, or platform registration rules.

Official Resources

Official El Cajon STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in El Cajon, CA?
Short-term/vacation rentals in El Cajon are subject to the City's Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) at 10% of rent and operators/providers must maintain an active City business license and remit TOT through the City's HdL online TOT portal. No explicit city-authored municipal code section or guidance was found on official El Cajon pages that imposes additional STR-specific zoning restrictions, primary-residence requirements, occupancy caps, minimum-night stays, host-presence rules, or platform registration rules.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in El Cajon?
No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in El Cajon.
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Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction