Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Healdsburg, CA

Short-term rentals (vacation rentals) are limited to a 29-day maximum stay and are permitted only in the CD (Commercial/Downtown) zoning district; they are prohibited in residential zones. Operators must comply with annual fire/safety inspections, obtain a city business license, and collect/remit transient occupancy tax.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Healdsburg. 1) Contact the Planning/Zoning Division to confirm property eligibility in the CD district. 2) Submit a Conditional Use Permit application via the City's Civic Access portal or at the Planning counter. 3) Complete an annual fire/safety inspection and register for a city business license and transient occupancy tax.

1) Contact the Planning/Zoning Division to confirm property eligibility in the CD district. 2) Submit a Conditional Use Permit application via the City's Civic Access portal or at the Planning counter. 3) Complete an annual fire/safety inspection and register for a city business license and transient occupancy tax.