Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Stanford, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Stanford, CA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (30 days or less) in unincorporated Santa Clara County must register for the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). Under SB9, certain units must be used as a primary residence for three years or are restricted to rentals of 30+ days. Operations must comply with county zoning, building, fire, and safety codes. 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 (30 days or less) in unincorporated Santa Clara County must register for the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). Under SB9, certain units must be used as a primary residence for three years or are restricted to rentals of 30+ days. Operations must comply with county zoning, building, fire, and safety codes.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Stanford.

Vrbo is permitted in Stanford, CA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Stanford 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 Stanford. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.