Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Redding, CA

City of Redding regulates short-term rentals under Municipal Code Chapter 18.43.180 with two permit categories (Vacation Rental and Hosted Homestay). The ordinance limits use to no more than one dwelling unit on a lot at any one time for short-term rental purposes and limits hosted homestays to a maximum of two rooms; a Site Development Permit (Director) review is required for vacation rentals.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Redding. 1) Complete and submit the appropriate form: Vacation Rental Application (for whole-home Vacation Rental) or Hosted Homestay Affidavit (for hosted rentals) via the City of Redding Development Services/Permit Center. 2) Obtain the Site Development Permit (Director) review/approval as described on the Short-Term Rental overview page. 3) Track permit status via the City's Permit History (EnerGov/ILMS) or request records via the City's Public Records (JustFOIA) portal.

1) Complete and submit the appropriate form: Vacation Rental Application (for whole-home Vacation Rental) or Hosted Homestay Affidavit (for hosted rentals) via the City of Redding Development Services/Permit Center. 2) Obtain the Site Development Permit (Director) review/approval as described on the Short-Term Rental overview page. 3) Track permit status via the City's Permit History (EnerGov/ILMS) or request records via the City's Public Records (JustFOIA) portal.