HostReadySt. Helena allows a maximum of 25 short-term rental permits citywide under Ordinance 2012-2. The waitlist is currently active because permits are at or near the cap. To qualify, owners must have owned the unit for at least three years, and St. Helena residents receive priority. Each parcel is limited to one STR, must provide two on-site parking spaces, and must designate a local contact person. Permits are non-transferable. For non-owner-occupied properties, there is a 60-day-per-year minimum on rentals. Operators collect a 12 percent Transient Occupancy Tax.
Licensing and Permits
St. Helena requires hosts to obtain an STR license or permit before listing their property on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO. An inspection is required as part of the permitting process. The city caps STR permits at 25.
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