Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Willow Creek, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Willow Creek, CA, but with restrictions. STRs are allowed in residential zones subject to a 2% cap in the Coastal Greater Humboldt Bay Area and a 5% cap elsewhere (excluding Shelter Cove). Occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom plus one, and owners are limited to three STR parcels per person/business. 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 allowed in residential zones subject to a 2% cap in the Coastal Greater Humboldt Bay Area and a 5% cap elsewhere (excluding Shelter Cove). Occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom plus one, and owners are limited to three STR parcels per person/business.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Willow Creek. 1. Submit an administrative permit application including a grant deed, property owner consent, and a Good Neighbor Guide. 2. Provide a signed affidavit confirming delivery of the Good Neighbor Guide to neighbors within 300 feet. 3. Renew every two years by submitting a Statement of Continued Operation and paying the review fee.

1. Submit an administrative permit application including a grant deed, property owner consent, and a Good Neighbor Guide. 2. Provide a signed affidavit confirming delivery of the Good Neighbor Guide to neighbors within 300 feet. 3. Renew every two years by submitting a Statement of Continued Operation and paying the review fee.

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