Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Guerneville, CA

No — Airbnb-style short-term rentals are not allowed in Guerneville, CA. Vacation rentals are prohibited in R1, R2, and R3 residential zones, which covers most of Guerneville. Where allowed, requirements include a 12-guest occupancy cap, a one-license-per-owner limit, corporate ownership restrictions, and mandatory certified property managers who must respond to complaints within 30-60 minutes. The ban applies to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.), not just Airbnb. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Vacation rentals are prohibited in R1, R2, and R3 residential zones, which covers most of Guerneville. Where allowed, requirements include a 12-guest occupancy cap, a one-license-per-owner limit, corporate ownership restrictions, and mandatory certified property managers who must respond to complaints within 30-60 minutes.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Guerneville. 1) Pass the county exam to become a Certified Vacation Rental Property Manager and obtain a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) number. 2) Submit a Transient Vacation Rental (TVR) Permit application via the Permit Sonoma online portal with site/floor plans and fees. 3) Once the TVR permit is approved, apply for the annual Vacation Rental License.

1) Pass the county exam to become a Certified Vacation Rental Property Manager and obtain a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) number. 2) Submit a Transient Vacation Rental (TVR) Permit application via the Permit Sonoma online portal with site/floor plans and fees. 3) Once the TVR permit is approved, apply for the annual Vacation Rental License.

No. Because Guerneville, CA prohibits this type of short-term rental, the ban covers Vrbo just as it covers Airbnb and Booking.com — switching platforms does not change the legal status. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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