Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Tech City, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Tech City, CA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals in unincorporated Santa Clara County are subject to an 8% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). Operators must register the property within 30 days of the first rental and are required to file monthly TOT returns and payments. 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.

Short-term rentals in unincorporated Santa Clara County are subject to an 8% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). Operators must register the property within 30 days of the first rental and are required to file monthly TOT returns and payments.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Tech City. 1) Register the rental property via the County’s TOT Online portal (santaclaracounty.hdlgov.com) within 30 days of the first rental. 2) File monthly TOT returns and remit the 8% tax through the same portal by the last day of the following month. 3) Respond to any compliance notices via the County’s STR Compliance Application if contacted.

1) Register the rental property via the County’s TOT Online portal (santaclaracounty.hdlgov.com) within 30 days of the first rental. 2) File monthly TOT returns and remit the 8% tax through the same portal by the last day of the following month. 3) Respond to any compliance notices via the County’s STR Compliance Application if contacted.

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