Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Tuolumne County, CA

Short-term rentals (1–30 days) in unincorporated areas must pass a Fire and Life Safety Inspection and hold a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Certificate. Operators must provide a 24/7 local contact available within 60 minutes, maintain visible address signage, and comply with defensible space and hazardous vegetation ordinances.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Tuolumne County. 1. Register for a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Certificate through the Tax Collector's office. 2. Submit an STR Fire and Life Safety Inspection application via the county's online portal and pay the $300 nonrefundable fee. 3. Pass the inspection conducted by the Fire Prevention Division; inspections must be renewed every two years.

1. Register for a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Certificate through the Tax Collector's office. 2. Submit an STR Fire and Life Safety Inspection application via the county's online portal and pay the $300 nonrefundable fee. 3. Pass the inspection conducted by the Fire Prevention Division; inspections must be renewed every two years.