Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Fresno, CA

Yes — Airbnb and other short-term rentals are allowed in Fresno, CA, but operators must obtain a permit before listing. Short-term rentals (STRs) are permitted with a required City STR Permit; the permit holder must be the property owner and the permit expires annually. Applicants must first obtain a Planning Division zone clearance to verify the use is allowed at the property; STR permit holders are responsible for preventing nuisances and for collecting/remitting Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). "Airbnb" is a brand name; the rules on this page apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.). See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals (STRs) are permitted with a required City STR Permit; the permit holder must be the property owner and the permit expires annually. Applicants must first obtain a Planning Division zone clearance to verify the use is allowed at the property; STR permit holders are responsible for preventing nuisances and for collecting/remitting Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Fresno. 1) Obtain an approved Zone Clearance from the City of Fresno Planning Division via the Accela Citizen Access portal. 2) Complete the City’s Short-Term Rental application and submit it with the approved Zone Clearance to the Business Tax Division. 3) Collect and remit Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and renew the permit annually on its anniversary.

1) Obtain an approved Zone Clearance from the City of Fresno Planning Division via the Accela Citizen Access portal. 2) Complete the City’s Short-Term Rental application and submit it with the approved Zone Clearance to the Business Tax Division. 3) Collect and remit Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and renew the permit annually on its anniversary.

Yes. Vrbo operates under the same short-term rental rules as Airbnb in Fresno, CA, since regulations apply to the rental activity rather than the booking platform. A permit is required before you list on Vrbo or any other platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Fresno 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 Fresno. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.