Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Wawona, CA

Short-term rentals are restricted by zoning standards (Title 17) and require concurrent approval from the Yosemite National Park Superintendent for properties in Wawona. Regulations include occupancy limits (max 10 persons/5 bedrooms), mandatory building, fire, and health inspections, and specific bear-proof trash container requirements.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Wawona. 1. Submit a combined Planning and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) application through the Mariposa County online permitting system. 2. Undergo mandatory inspections by the Building, Fire, and Environmental Health departments to ensure compliance with safety checklists. 3. For Wawona properties, wait for the 21-day National Park Service review; final approval requires both a Planning approval letter and a TOT Certificate.

1. Submit a combined Planning and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) application through the Mariposa County online permitting system. 2. Undergo mandatory inspections by the Building, Fire, and Environmental Health departments to ensure compliance with safety checklists. 3. For Wawona properties, wait for the 21-day National Park Service review; final approval requires both a Planning approval letter and a TOT Certificate.