Vacation Rentals
San Luis Obispo County’s Vacation Rental Ordinance allows for the short term rental (less than 30 days) of a residence. To be able to utilize a residence as a short-term rental, an owner must have a zoning clearance from the Department and a Business License from the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector-Public Administrator (ACTTCPA). Legally established vacation rentals comply with location restrictions, operational standards, and permitting requirements.
Required Business License and Zoning Clearance
For the requirements and how to obtain the required approvals to operate an STR/Vacation Rental, click the following link: STR/Vacation Rental Business License and Zoning Clearance.
Short-Term Rental (STR) Annual Review Fee
The Board of Supervisors approved the annual review fee for all short term rentals starting January 2026. This fee will cover the associated costs to manage a growing short term rental market with over 2,200 registered license holders.
The fee will be used to administer the STR program with consistency, transparency, and accountability for the applicants and the communities they are in.
See the Frequently Asked Questions.
Report Short Term Rental Violation
Report an Unlicensed Vacation Rental
Click here to report an unlicensed short-term vacation rental. On nights, weekends, and holidays please call the hotline at (805) 723-2500. On call hours are Fridays 5 pm - 9 pm, and weekends and holidays 8 am - 9 pm.
