Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Pleasant Hill, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Pleasant Hill, CA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals in the region are subject to occupancy limits (two persons per bedroom plus two), parking requirements (1-2 off-street spaces), and stay duration caps (90 days for non-hosted, 180 days for hosted). ADUs are generally prohibited for use as STRs, and no special events or signage are allowed. 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.

Short-term rentals in the region are subject to occupancy limits (two persons per bedroom plus two), parking requirements (1-2 off-street spaces), and stay duration caps (90 days for non-hosted, 180 days for hosted). ADUs are generally prohibited for use as STRs, and no special events or signage are allowed.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Pleasant Hill. 1. Apply for a City of Pleasant Hill Business License for residential rentals. 2. If following County guidelines: Submit the STR Checklist and Application to planningintake@dcd.cccounty.us. 3. Pay required fees and obtain a Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate from the Tax Collector.

1. Apply for a City of Pleasant Hill Business License for residential rentals. 2. If following County guidelines: Submit the STR Checklist and Application to planningintake@dcd.cccounty.us. 3. Pay required fees and obtain a Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate from the Tax Collector.

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