Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Soquel, CA

Short-term rentals are divided into Vacation Rentals (entire home) and Hosted Rentals (1-2 bedrooms with owner present). A county-wide cap of 250 exists for Hosted Rentals, and both types are subject to waitlists in Designated Areas (LODA, SALSDA, DASDA) with availability evaluated bi-annually.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Soquel. 1. Consult a planner via a zoning appointment and obtain a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) certificate from the Tax Collector. 2. Submit an application (Form PLG-155 for Hosted or via ePlan for Vacation Rentals) through the online ePlan Review portal. 3. Pay required fees (e.g., $315 application + $240 intake for Hosted Rentals) and renew every five years.

1. Consult a planner via a zoning appointment and obtain a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) certificate from the Tax Collector. 2. Submit an application (Form PLG-155 for Hosted or via ePlan for Vacation Rentals) through the online ePlan Review portal. 3. Pay required fees (e.g., $315 application + $240 intake for Hosted Rentals) and renew every five years.