Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Turlock, CA

Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall not be rented for periods of thirty (30) days or less. The municipal code defines a 'transient' as occupancy of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days or less and subjects such transient occupancy to the city's Hotel/Motel (Transient Occupancy) Tax (9%). Zoning questions and home-based business rules are handled by the Planning Division; home-occupations require a Home Occupation Permit under TMC 9-5-211.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Turlock. 1) Register rentals that qualify as lodging to transients with the Finance Director and obtain a City of Turlock Business License Certificate (Chapter 3-6). 2) Register and remit the Transient Occupancy Tax (9% of rent) to the Finance/Accounts Receivable (Finance Division). 3) For residential/home-based operations, consult the Planning Division regarding zoning and obtain a Home Occupation Permit if the activity is a home business (TMC 9-5-211) and obtain the City business license per the Finance Division’s process.

1) Register rentals that qualify as lodging to transients with the Finance Director and obtain a City of Turlock Business License Certificate (Chapter 3-6). 2) Register and remit the Transient Occupancy Tax (9% of rent) to the Finance/Accounts Receivable (Finance Division). 3) For residential/home-based operations, consult the Planning Division regarding zoning and obtain a Home Occupation Permit if the activity is a home business (TMC 9-5-211) and obtain the City business license per the Finance Division’s process.