Our data does not show a city-level STR ordinance for Chula Vista, but that does not mean STRs are unregulated here. California has no state preemption of STR rules, which means cities retain broad authority to ban STRs, cap permits, require licenses, and restrict rental frequency. There is no state-level lodging tax on STRs (0%), though a local Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) will apply. Contact the City of Chula Vista directly to confirm any local permit, license, or TOT requirements before listing your property.
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Legislative Activity
SB 1318: Coastal resources: local coastal program: coastal development permit: non-owner-occupied short-term rentals.
Senate - May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.. Session: 20252026.
SB 346: Local agencies: transient occupancy taxes: short-term rental facilitator.
Senate - Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 751, Statutes of 2025.. Session: 20252026.
At a Glance
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Primary Residence
Yes
Tax Rate
10%
License Fee
$175
Full Requirements
License Fee
$175
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Chula Vista, CA Regulations Guide
Our data does not show a city-level STR ordinance for Chula Vista, but that does not mean STRs are unregulated here. California has no state preemption of STR rules, which means cities retain broad authority to ban STRs, cap permits, require licenses, and restrict rental frequency. There is no state-level lodging tax on STRs (0%), though a local Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) will apply. Contact the City of Chula Vista directly to confirm any local permit, license, or TOT requirements before listing your property.
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Compiled from 5 official government sources and continuously monitored for changes. Always verify current requirements with your local municipality before making investment or operational decisions.
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5 cited facts for Chula Vista
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Every published fact below is taken from the city's own ordinance text. Quotes are verbatim — click through to the source to read them on the issuing authority's page.
License fee$175
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“Renewal Fee: Applications for renewal must be accompanied by a renewal fee in the amount of $175”
“To apply for a Short Term Rental License, visit our permitting portal, and select the Licenses tab at the top of the page and choose Short Term Rental License.”
“Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Chula Vista, CA will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation: Transient Occupancy Tax: 10% of the listing price including any cleaning fee for reservations 30 nights and shorter.”
“The ordinance establishes a regulatory framework for STRs in the City of Chula Vista, including restricting STRs to one's primary residence, plus one non-primary residence (maximum of 2 STRs per Chula Vista resident).”
Where to applyhttps://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-services/short-term-rentals
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“To apply for a Short Term Rental License, visit our permitting portal, and select the Licenses tab at the top of the page and choose Short Term Rental License.”
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