Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Groveland, CA

STRs are residential units rented for 30 days or less. Operators must maintain a 24-hour local contact reachable within 60 minutes, comply with fire safety standards (smoke/CO alarms, extinguishers), maintain defensible space, and hold a valid Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Certificate.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Groveland. 1. Obtain a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Certificate from the Tax Collector. 2. Submit an STR Fire Inspection application via the OpenGov portal and pay the $300 application fee. 3. Schedule and pass a Fire and Life Safety Inspection with the Fire Prevention Division (renewed every 2 years).

1. Obtain a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Certificate from the Tax Collector. 2. Submit an STR Fire Inspection application via the OpenGov portal and pay the $300 application fee. 3. Schedule and pass a Fire and Life Safety Inspection with the Fire Prevention Division (renewed every 2 years).