Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Los Gatos, CA

Short-term rentals are authorized by Los Gatos Town Code Article XIV but are limited by primary-residence rules (host must reside there at least 9 months/year), separate hosted vs. un-hosted limits (hosted: up to 180 nights/year; un-hosted: up to 30 nights/year), a 5% cap of total housing stock, occupancy limits (two persons per bedroom plus one), parking and ADU restrictions, and a 24-hour local representative requirement.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Los Gatos. 1) Submit the Town Business License/TOT Registration via the HDL Business License Portal along with the Short-Term Rental Application, including two proofs of primary residence and local representative info. 2) Undergo Planning and Finance review, pay required fees, and complete a Health & Safety inspection if no Certificate of Occupancy is available. 3) Receive the annual STR license, which must be renewed at the end of each calendar year.

1) Submit the Town Business License/TOT Registration via the HDL Business License Portal along with the Short-Term Rental Application, including two proofs of primary residence and local representative info. 2) Undergo Planning and Finance review, pay required fees, and complete a Health & Safety inspection if no Certificate of Occupancy is available. 3) Receive the annual STR license, which must be renewed at the end of each calendar year.