Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Moss Landing, CA

Monterey County regulates short-term rentals as Homestays, Limited, or Commercial Vacation Rentals. In the Moss Landing Community Plan area, Commercial Vacation Rentals are prohibited in LDR(CZ) and MDR(CZ) zones, capped at a total of two permits for the area, and owners are limited to interest in only one such rental countywide.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Moss Landing. 1) Register for a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) certificate and County business license via the Treasurer-Tax Collector. 2) Apply for a Vacation Rental Operation License from Housing & Community Development. 3) For Commercial rentals in the Coastal Zone, obtain a Coastal Development Permit (approx. $12,000) and notify neighbors within 300 feet upon approval.

1) Register for a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) certificate and County business license via the Treasurer-Tax Collector. 2) Apply for a Vacation Rental Operation License from Housing & Community Development. 3) For Commercial rentals in the Coastal Zone, obtain a Coastal Development Permit (approx. $12,000) and notify neighbors within 300 feet upon approval.