Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Pauma Valley, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Pauma Valley, CA, but with restrictions. Pauma Valley is unincorporated and governed by San Diego County; short-term rentals are categorized under the County Zoning Ordinance as “Transient Habitation: Rental Units” and are allowed only where consistent with zone-specific land-use regulations and may be subject to discretionary or use-permit requirements in some zones. Operators in unincorporated areas must register and remit Transient Occupancy Tax to the County (Treasurer-Tax Collector guidance states TOT for unincorporated lodging). Within the Pauma Valley Country Club Estates, the Pauma Valley CSD gate ordinance limits commercial activity (visitor/service passes and access rules) and treats commercial activities as those requiring a Use Permit. 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.

Pauma Valley is unincorporated and governed by San Diego County; short-term rentals are categorized under the County Zoning Ordinance as “Transient Habitation: Rental Units” and are allowed only where consistent with zone-specific land-use regulations and may be subject to discretionary or use-permit requirements in some zones. Operators in unincorporated areas must register and remit Transient Occupancy Tax to the County (Treasurer-Tax Collector guidance states TOT for unincorporated lodging). Within the Pauma Valley Country Club Estates, the Pauma Valley CSD gate ordinance limits commercial activity (visitor/service passes and access rules) and treats commercial activities as those requiring a Use Permit.

Vrbo is permitted in Pauma Valley, CA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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