Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Sierraville, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Sierraville, CA, but with restrictions. STRs are restricted to R1, CR, CC, CN, A-1, and GF zones. Owners must have held the property for at least one year (if purchased after Jan 1, 2023) and must provide a local contact reachable within 30 minutes. Occupancy is limited, ADUs cannot be used as STRs, and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) registration is mandatory. 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 restricted to R1, CR, CC, CN, A-1, and GF zones. Owners must have held the property for at least one year (if purchased after Jan 1, 2023) and must provide a local contact reachable within 30 minutes. Occupancy is limited, ADUs cannot be used as STRs, and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) registration is mandatory.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Sierraville. 1. Submit an Administrative Use Permit application to the County Planning Department with the $345.50 fee and proof of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) registration. 2. Schedule and pass a property inspection by the Planning Department. 3. Permits are valid for three years and must be renewed with a new application and fee.

1. Submit an Administrative Use Permit application to the County Planning Department with the $345.50 fee and proof of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) registration. 2. Schedule and pass a property inspection by the Planning Department. 3. Permits are valid for three years and must be renewed with a new application and fee.

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