Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lakehead, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Lakehead, CA, but with restrictions. STRs are permitted in zones allowing one-family residences by right. Occupancy is limited to 3 guests per bedroom (excluding children under 16) between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and 5 guests per bedroom during the day. A local contact must be available to respond within 60 minutes, and all advertising must display the permit number and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) number. A permit is required before you can host. 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.

STRs are permitted in zones allowing one-family residences by right. Occupancy is limited to 3 guests per bedroom (excluding children under 16) between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and 5 guests per bedroom during the day. A local contact must be available to respond within 60 minutes, and all advertising must display the permit number and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) number.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Lakehead. 1. Submit a Planning Permit Master Application and Vacation Rental packet including a site plan, floor plan, and proof of liability insurance. 2. Provide proof of a fire inspection conducted within one year by a local fire agency or CAL FIRE and a Certificate of Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax. 3. Pay required fees and renew the permit annually.

1. Submit a Planning Permit Master Application and Vacation Rental packet including a site plan, floor plan, and proof of liability insurance. 2. Provide proof of a fire inspection conducted within one year by a local fire agency or CAL FIRE and a Certificate of Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax. 3. Pay required fees and renew the permit annually.

Vrbo is permitted in Lakehead, CA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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