Short-Term Rental Regulations
in El Dorado Hills, CA

VHRs are limited to one dwelling unit per parcel (primary home, one duplex unit, or condo); accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are prohibited. Occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom plus two additional persons (excluding children 5 and under), and a 500-foot anti-clustering buffer applies to all new permits countywide. Rentals must be for at least one night and no more than 30 consecutive days.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in El Dorado Hills. 1) Submit a VHR permit application via the County’s online HDL permitting portal with required attachments and pay the non-refundable application fee (approx. $760 + $31 surcharge). 2) Schedule and pass a fire and life-safety inspection with the local fire district. 3) Once the permit is issued, obtain a Business License from the Treasurer-Tax Collector; permits must be renewed annually.

1) Submit a VHR permit application via the County’s online HDL permitting portal with required attachments and pay the non-refundable application fee (approx. $760 + $31 surcharge). 2) Schedule and pass a fire and life-safety inspection with the local fire district. 3) Once the permit is issued, obtain a Business License from the Treasurer-Tax Collector; permits must be renewed annually.