Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Running Springs, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Running Springs, CA, but with restrictions. STRs are allowed only in the Mountain and Desert regions of San Bernardino County for residential dwellings (single-family, duplex, condos, etc.) rented for 30 days or less. Prohibited structures include multi-family apartments, yurts, RVs, and travel trailers. Requirements include strict occupancy limits, a 24-hour complaint resolution contact, and compliance with all Fire, Building, Zoning, and Health and Safety codes. 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.

STRs are allowed only in the Mountain and Desert regions of San Bernardino County for residential dwellings (single-family, duplex, condos, etc.) rented for 30 days or less. Prohibited structures include multi-family apartments, yurts, RVs, and travel trailers. Requirements include strict occupancy limits, a 24-hour complaint resolution contact, and compliance with all Fire, Building, Zoning, and Health and Safety codes.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Running Springs. 1) Apply online via the County’s EZ Online Permitting (EZOP) portal and upload required documents including owner acknowledgement, plot plan, and TOT certification. 2) Pay the required application, permit, and property owner notification fees (e.g., $1,144 for new applications effective July 2025). 3) Receive a 1-year permit following potential inspections and neighbor notifications; the permit must be renewed annually.

1) Apply online via the County’s EZ Online Permitting (EZOP) portal and upload required documents including owner acknowledgement, plot plan, and TOT certification. 2) Pay the required application, permit, and property owner notification fees (e.g., $1,144 for new applications effective July 2025). 3) Receive a 1-year permit following potential inspections and neighbor notifications; the permit must be renewed annually.

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