Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Upper Lake, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Upper Lake, CA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (30 days or less) must register for Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and the Tourism Improvement District (TID) assessment. Operators must pay a 9% TOT plus a 2.5% TID assessment quarterly and post the registration certificate on-site; however, this certificate does not supersede other county land-use or building regulations. 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 (30 days or less) must register for Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and the Tourism Improvement District (TID) assessment. Operators must pay a 9% TOT plus a 2.5% TID assessment quarterly and post the registration certificate on-site; however, this certificate does not supersede other county land-use or building regulations.

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

Vrbo is permitted in Upper Lake, CA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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