Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lodi, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Lodi, CA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals in Lodi are regulated as accessory uses under Home Occupation standards. They must be confined to one room (not exceeding 25% of the ground floor area) and must comply with specific operating standards regarding visibility, parking, and noise controls. 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.

Short-term rentals in Lodi are regulated as accessory uses under Home Occupation standards. They must be confined to one room (not exceeding 25% of the ground floor area) and must comply with specific operating standards regarding visibility, parking, and noise controls.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Lodi. 1) Register for Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) via the City’s portal (lodi.hdlgov.com) to receive a certificate. 2) Obtain a City business license and apply for a Home Occupation Permit through the Planning Division. 3) Ensure the rental space complies with LMC 17.36.060 standards, including floor area limits and parking requirements.

1) Register for Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) via the City’s portal (lodi.hdlgov.com) to receive a certificate. 2) Obtain a City business license and apply for a Home Occupation Permit through the Planning Division. 3) Ensure the rental space complies with LMC 17.36.060 standards, including floor area limits and parking requirements.

Vrbo is permitted in Lodi, 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 Lodi 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 Lodi. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.