Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Twin Peaks, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Twin Peaks, CA, but with restrictions. STRs are restricted to the Mountain and Desert Regions with a limit of one permit for parcels under 2 acres and two for larger parcels; owners are capped at two permits total. Operators must provide a 24-hour local contact, comply with occupancy limits, and meet all fire, building, and safety codes; commercial events are prohibited. 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 restricted to the Mountain and Desert Regions with a limit of one permit for parcels under 2 acres and two for larger parcels; owners are capped at two permits total. Operators must provide a 24-hour local contact, comply with occupancy limits, and meet all fire, building, and safety codes; commercial events are prohibited.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Twin Peaks. Submit an application via the EZ Online Permitting (EZOP) portal and pay the required fees (approx. $1,144 for new applications). The process includes a 20-day neighbor notification period and a mandatory exterior inspection by Code Enforcement. Permits must be renewed annually.

Submit an application via the EZ Online Permitting (EZOP) portal and pay the required fees (approx. $1,144 for new applications). The process includes a 20-day neighbor notification period and a mandatory exterior inspection by Code Enforcement. Permits must be renewed annually.

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