Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Stinson Beach, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Stinson Beach, CA, but with restrictions. 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. 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 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.

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