https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/california/south-lake-tahoe/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for South Lake Tahoe, CA. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/california/south-lake-tahoe/ South Lake Tahoe added wildfire evacuation plan requirements to the STR licensing process, mandating that operators post evacuation routes and provide guests with written evacuation instructions. Properties in high-evacuation-risk zones face additional compliance requirements. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT california-south-lake-tahoe-2024-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/california/south-lake-tahoe/ South Lake Tahoe established a citywide cap on total STR permits and banned new STR permits outright in certain residential zones designated as priority long-term housing areas. STRs in allowed zones are subject to the citywide cap, waitlists, and lottery allocation. Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT california-south-lake-tahoe-2023-10-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/california/south-lake-tahoe/ STR permits in South Lake Tahoe do not transfer when a property is sold. New owners must apply for a fresh permit, and given the citywide cap, there is no guarantee a new permit will be issued. This policy has significantly affected real estate pricing for properties previously operating as vacation rentals. Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT california-south-lake-tahoe-2023-10-01