Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Los Osos, CA

San Luis Obispo County allows short-term (less than 30 days) residential vacation rentals in the coastal unincorporated area but Los Osos is subject to specific coastal-zone controls; occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom plus two additional persons, all required parking must be on-site (no on-street parking), and noise must comply with County standards.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Los Osos. 1) Obtain a Minor Use Permit from County Planning & Building by providing landowner consent, a 'will-serve' letter for utilities, a site plan, and certification of a 24-hour local contact. 2) Once land use is authorized, apply to the County Tax Collector for a Business License and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) certificate. 3) Pay the initial $50 annual license fee and renew annually.

1) Obtain a Minor Use Permit from County Planning & Building by providing landowner consent, a 'will-serve' letter for utilities, a site plan, and certification of a 24-hour local contact. 2) Once land use is authorized, apply to the County Tax Collector for a Business License and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) certificate. 3) Pay the initial $50 annual license fee and renew annually.