Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Westwood, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Westwood, CA, but with restrictions. Bed-and-breakfast uses are allowed in R, C, and A zones subject to use permits; the owner/operator must reside on the property; guest stays are limited to 29 consecutive days; and establishments are subject to the County’s Transient Occupancy Tax (Chapter 3.24). 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.

Bed-and-breakfast uses are allowed in R, C, and A zones subject to use permits; the owner/operator must reside on the property; guest stays are limited to 29 consecutive days; and establishments are subject to the County’s Transient Occupancy Tax (Chapter 3.24).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Westwood. 1) Apply for a use permit or certificate of conditional use via the Lassen County SmartGov Online Portal or by emailing landuse@co.lassen.ca.us. 2) Undergo review by Planning & Building Services for fee assessment and potential inspections. 3) Register for and comply with Transient Occupancy Tax requirements per Chapter 3.24.

1) Apply for a use permit or certificate of conditional use via the Lassen County SmartGov Online Portal or by emailing landuse@co.lassen.ca.us. 2) Undergo review by Planning & Building Services for fee assessment and potential inspections. 3) Register for and comply with Transient Occupancy Tax requirements per Chapter 3.24.

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