Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Moss Landing, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Moss Landing, CA, but with restrictions. 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. 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.

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.

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