Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Stinson Beach, CA

STRs are regulated by Marin County for unincorporated Stinson Beach and are subject to township-specific caps (Stinson Beach capped at 192). Only one STR per property is allowed; ADUs created or legalized after 2020 and multi-family/condo units are generally ineligible. Requirements include providing parking, water/sewer documentation, self-certified safety inspections, and displaying a license number in all advertisements.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Stinson Beach. 1) Submit a short-term rental license application to the Marin County Community Development Agency with required materials including owner authorization, site plan, and water/sewage documentation. 2) Provide self-certified building, fire-life safety, and defensible space inspections. 3) Pay the applicable fee (e.g., $600 for new STR, $300 for renewal) and await ministerial review; if caps are exceeded, the application is placed on a waitlist.

1) Submit a short-term rental license application to the Marin County Community Development Agency with required materials including owner authorization, site plan, and water/sewage documentation. 2) Provide self-certified building, fire-life safety, and defensible space inspections. 3) Pay the applicable fee (e.g., $600 for new STR, $300 for renewal) and await ministerial review; if caps are exceeded, the application is placed on a waitlist.