Short-Term Rental Regulations
in San Bernardino County, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in San Bernardino County, CA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are restricted to the Mountain and Desert Regions of San Bernardino County. Operations must comply with occupancy standards, maintenance requirements, and hosting platform regulations as defined in County Code Chapter 84.28. 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 are restricted to the Mountain and Desert Regions of San Bernardino County. Operations must comply with occupancy standards, maintenance requirements, and hosting platform regulations as defined in County Code Chapter 84.28.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in San Bernardino County. Register and log in to the San Bernardino County EZOP/Citizen Access portal to create and submit an application. Upon renewal, the property must undergo a reinspection to ensure continued compliance with county standards.

Register and log in to the San Bernardino County EZOP/Citizen Access portal to create and submit an application. Upon renewal, the property must undergo a reinspection to ensure continued compliance with county standards.

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