Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Grass Valley, CA

Hosted short-term rentals (owner-occupied rentals of up to 2 rooms for <30 days) are permitted in specific zones (NC-Flex, NG-2, R-1, R-2, R-3) and require a business license and compliance agreement; vacation rental homes (non-hosted) are allowed only with an approved Minor Use Permit and require the owner/manager to live within 30 miles and provide a 24-hour local contact. Both types must register/pay Transient Occupancy Tax, meet off-street parking and noise rules, post emergency information, and larger units (>=5 guest rooms or >=10 occupants) must meet current fire/building code and accessibility requirements.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Grass Valley. 1) Hosted STR: sign and submit the City’s Hosted Short-Term Rental Compliance Agreement, obtain a City business license (link: grassvalley.hdlgov.com), and register/remit Transient Occupancy Tax. 2) Vacation Rental Home: submit a Universal Planning Application and Minor Use Permit (Vacation Home Rental) with the Vacation Rental Home Compliance Checklist, provide local manager/contact information and proof of owner proximity (owner/manager must live within 30 miles), obtain a business license, register for TOT; fees referenced in the City’s Planning Fee Schedule and inspections required where code/occupancy thresholds apply.

1) Hosted STR: sign and submit the City’s Hosted Short-Term Rental Compliance Agreement, obtain a City business license (link: grassvalley.hdlgov.com), and register/remit Transient Occupancy Tax. 2) Vacation Rental Home: submit a Universal Planning Application and Minor Use Permit (Vacation Home Rental) with the Vacation Rental Home Compliance Checklist, provide local manager/contact information and proof of owner proximity (owner/manager must live within 30 miles), obtain a business license, register for TOT; fees referenced in the City’s Planning Fee Schedule and inspections required where code/occupancy thresholds apply.