Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Middletown, CA

Yes — Airbnb and other short-term rentals are allowed in Middletown, CA. Short-term rentals in unincorporated Middletown must register with the Lake County Tax Collector and post a Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate on-site. Operators must collect and remit a 9% Transient Occupancy Tax and a 2.5% Tourism Improvement District assessment quarterly. The ordinance does not specify occupancy limits, guest caps, or residency requirements within the tax registration text. "Airbnb" is a brand name; the rules on this page apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.). See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals in unincorporated Middletown must register with the Lake County Tax Collector and post a Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate on-site. Operators must collect and remit a 9% Transient Occupancy Tax and a 2.5% Tourism Improvement District assessment quarterly. The ordinance does not specify occupancy limits, guest caps, or residency requirements within the tax registration text.

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

Yes. Vrbo operates under the same short-term rental rules as Airbnb in Middletown, CA, since regulations apply to the rental activity rather than the booking platform, and no permit is currently required. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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