Can I Airbnb in Yucca Valley, CA? (2026)
Short-term rentals are legal in all zoning districts of the Town of Yucca Valley but require a Temporary Short-Term Vacation Rental (TSTVR) Permit under Ordinance 312 (adopted March 5, 2024), plus a business registration and a transient occupancy tax certificate; the permit fee is $973 every four years and the total initial application package is $1,425. The biggest restriction is a townwide cap: permits may never exceed 10% of the Town's official inventory of detached single-family homes (about 148 openings remained as of April 21, 2026), and only detached single-family dwellings qualify — one permit per parcel. Guests pay a 12% Town transient occupancy tax, which Airbnb collects for hosts but other platforms do not. Always confirm current requirements with the city before operating.
What’s required: a Temporary Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit (TSTVRP) ($973) is required; occupancy taxes apply.
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Rules can vary by zone and parcel. Resolve any California street address to its jurisdiction and see the verified rules that apply.
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Verified July 10, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Also check HOA/condo rules and your lease, which can prohibit short-term rentals even where the city allows them.