California

5 cities with short-term rental regulations

Disclaimer: General information only — not legal advice. Verify with your local government.

City	Status	Permit Fee	Tax Rate	Day Limit
Los Angeles, California (WC)	Legal but Limited	$89 registration fee + $850 annual platform fee	14% Transient Occupancy Tax	120 days
Palm Springs, California	Legal but Limited	$1,072/year Vacation Rental Certificate; $642/year Junior Certificate	12.5% combined (11.5% TOT + 1% TBID)	No limit
Sacramento, California	Legal with Permit	$230 initial application; $160 annual renewal; $54 annual Business Operations Tax	12% TOT + 1.15%–3.45% Tourism Marketing/Infrastructure District assessments	90 days
San Diego, California	Legal with Permit	Tier 1: $226; Tier 2: $317; Tier 3/4: $1,170 (includes application + license)	11.75%–13.75% TOT (varies by zone proximity to Convention Center)	20 days
San Francisco, California (WC)	Legal but Limited	$450 registration fee	14% Transient Occupancy Tax	90 days