Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Julian, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Julian, CA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are permitted subject to County zoning and use classifications (categorized as 'Transient Habitation: Rental Unit'). Operators must register for and collect an 8% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) for stays of 30 days or less in unincorporated areas. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals are permitted subject to County zoning and use classifications (categorized as 'Transient Habitation: Rental Unit'). Operators must register for and collect an 8% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) for stays of 30 days or less in unincorporated areas.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Julian.

Vrbo is permitted in Julian, CA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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