Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Santa Clara County, CA

Short-term rentals (STRs) in unincorporated Santa Clara County are defined as residential properties advertised or rented to guests for 30 days or less and are subject to an 8% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). Operators must register the property within 30 days of the first rental and file monthly TOT returns through the County's online portal.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Santa Clara County. 1) Register and apply via the County TOT/STR processing portal by selecting 'Submit a STR License Application' to create an account; 2) File monthly TOT returns and remit the 8% tax through the portal, phone, or mail; 3) If notified of non-compliance, complete the STR Compliance Application on the portal to verify activity.

1) Register and apply via the County TOT/STR processing portal by selecting 'Submit a STR License Application' to create an account; 2) File monthly TOT returns and remit the 8% tax through the portal, phone, or mail; 3) If notified of non-compliance, complete the STR Compliance Application on the portal to verify activity.