Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Mineral, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Mineral, CA, but with restrictions. Tehama County requires a Short-Term Rental (STR) Permit for operators in all unincorporated areas (effective June 20, 2024). TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax) at 8% applies to stays of 30 days or less; VRBO has a Voluntary Collection Agreement (VCA) with the county but Airbnb does not, and operators must file quarterly TOT returns and supply platform transaction reports when requested. 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.

Tehama County requires a Short-Term Rental (STR) Permit for operators in all unincorporated areas (effective June 20, 2024). TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax) at 8% applies to stays of 30 days or less; VRBO has a Voluntary Collection Agreement (VCA) with the county but Airbnb does not, and operators must file quarterly TOT returns and supply platform transaction reports when requested.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Mineral. 1) Register and apply for the STR Permit via the Tehama County STR portal (https://portal.deckard.com/ca-tehama-str-portal/). 2) Register for Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and submit quarterly TOT returns through the county platform; provide platform transaction reports as instructed (VRBO reporting or Airbnb reports). 3) Maintain records and remit tax (no additional permit fee or inspection steps are explicitly stated on the TOT page).

1) Register and apply for the STR Permit via the Tehama County STR portal (https://portal.deckard.com/ca-tehama-str-portal/). 2) Register for Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and submit quarterly TOT returns through the county platform; provide platform transaction reports as instructed (VRBO reporting or Airbnb reports). 3) Maintain records and remit tax (no additional permit fee or inspection steps are explicitly stated on the TOT page).

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