Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Napa County, CA

No — Airbnb-style short-term rentals are not allowed in Napa County, CA. Napa County Code §18.104.410 prohibits 'transient commercial occupancies of dwelling units' for periods less than 30 consecutive days in all residential and agricultural zoning districts; exceptions include farm labor camps, residential care facilities, family day care homes, and legally permitted bed and breakfasts, hotels, or motels. The ban applies to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.), not just Airbnb. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Napa County Code §18.104.410 prohibits 'transient commercial occupancies of dwelling units' for periods less than 30 consecutive days in all residential and agricultural zoning districts; exceptions include farm labor camps, residential care facilities, family day care homes, and legally permitted bed and breakfasts, hotels, or motels.

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

No. Because Napa County, CA prohibits this type of short-term rental, the ban covers Vrbo just as it covers Airbnb and Booking.com — switching platforms does not change the legal status. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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