Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Oroville, CA

STRs in Oroville are allowed subject to city approval and conditions: only whole dwelling units may be rented (hosted stays require the owner to be primary resident and remain on site), operators must maintain neighborhood character and comply with city zoning/building/fire/safety codes; a 24-hour local contact must respond within 30 minutes; no single guest may rent for more than 30 consecutive nights as a short-term rental.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Oroville. 1) Complete the City Short-Term Rental application (submit via City Permit Center/eTRAKiT or in person) and pay the application fee (Administrative Permit $463 + 6% tech fee = $490.78; Use Permit deposit $3,729 + 6% tech fee = $3,952.74 as listed). 2) Provide required documents: completed application, floor plan showing beds/bathrooms and maximum occupancy, site plan showing parking/off-street spaces, HOA authorization if applicable, and a 24-hour emergency contact; ensure required safety measures (smoke and CO alarms, fire extinguisher) are installed prior to issuance. 3) Upon approval, the city will issue a permit/certificate which must be posted inside the rental unit; maintain an active City business license and remit Transient Occupancy Tax on rental revenue.

1) Complete the City Short-Term Rental application (submit via City Permit Center/eTRAKiT or in person) and pay the application fee (Administrative Permit $463 + 6% tech fee = $490.78; Use Permit deposit $3,729 + 6% tech fee = $3,952.74 as listed). 2) Provide required documents: completed application, floor plan showing beds/bathrooms and maximum occupancy, site plan showing parking/off-street spaces, HOA authorization if applicable, and a 24-hour emergency contact; ensure required safety measures (smoke and CO alarms, fire extinguisher) are installed prior to issuance. 3) Upon approval, the city will issue a permit/certificate which must be posted inside the rental unit; maintain an active City business license and remit Transient Occupancy Tax on rental revenue.