Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Pacific Grove, CA

STRs are restricted to Coastal and Commercial zones with a city-wide cap of 250 licenses. Regulations include a one-per-parcel limit, a 55-foot zone of exclusion between STRs, and occupancy limits of two persons per bedroom plus one additional person.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Pacific Grove. 1. Submit an application form including a site plan, smoke/CO alarm affidavit, and a building inspection report from a certified third-party using the City's checklist. 2. Pay the required application and license fees. 3. Renew the license annually, with a new building inspection report required every other renewal period.

1. Submit an application form including a site plan, smoke/CO alarm affidavit, and a building inspection report from a certified third-party using the City's checklist. 2. Pay the required application and license fees. 3. Renew the license annually, with a new building inspection report required every other renewal period.