HostReadyPlacer County requires an STR Permit ($326.02 non-refundable application fee) for residential units rented 30 days or fewer in the eastern Placer County area including Tahoe City. Applicants must have a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Certificate, pass both interior Fire Life Safety and exterior Defensible Space inspections, provide bear bin/dumpster proof, and designate a local contact within 35 driving miles available 24/7. The STR permit cap is 3,900 (excluding owner-occupied STRs), and once reached, a 30-night minimum rental requirement applies.
Licensing and Permits
Tahoe City 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 3,900.
Enforcement
Tahoe City has high enforcement of STR regulations. Operating without proper licensing or failing to comply with local regulations can result in citations, fines, and potential loss of your permit.
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