Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Temecula, CA

No — Airbnb-style short-term rentals are not allowed in Temecula, CA. Short-term rentals are prohibited citywide under Temecula Municipal Code (TMC 17.06.030); the City Council reaffirmed the prohibition on January 14, 2020 and increased fines for prohibited STRs up to $1,000 per day. Properties in unincorporated Temecula Wine Country, De Luz, and other unincorporated areas are subject to Riverside County’s separate STR program and rules. The ban applies to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.), not just Airbnb. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals are prohibited citywide under Temecula Municipal Code (TMC 17.06.030); the City Council reaffirmed the prohibition on January 14, 2020 and increased fines for prohibited STRs up to $1,000 per day. Properties in unincorporated Temecula Wine Country, De Luz, and other unincorporated areas are subject to Riverside County’s separate STR program and rules.

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

No. Because Temecula, CA prohibits this type of short-term rental, the ban covers Vrbo just as it covers Airbnb and Booking.com — switching platforms does not change the legal status. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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