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Do I need a clearance or permit from the local fire district for my vacation rental?
What is a certified property manager and how do you become one?
What do Vacation Rentals need to have?
How do I stop operating my Vacation Rental?
What is the definition of a Vacation Rental and of a Hosted Rental? What's the difference?
Does my parcel allow a Vacation Rental?
How do the new Vacation Rental Ordinances affect my existing approved Vacation Rental Permit?
What is next for the Vacation Rental program?
Can I rent a Vacation Rental for a wedding, party, or similar event?
How do we join the Exclusion "X" or Cap Zone "X5" Combining Districts?
How do I register for Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)?
Can I Apply for a Vacation Rental if my parcel is in an “X” Percentage Cap Zone?
Can I use my Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for a Vacation or Hosted Rental?
Who is allowed to obtain a Vacation Rental License and how do I obtain a Vacation Rental License?
Are there limits on the number of Vacation Rentals someone can own?
What do I do if I received a Vacation Rental or Hosted Rental violation?
How do I submit or file a complaint about a Vacation Rental?
How are Vacation Rentals regulated on the coast?
If my existing vacation rental license status is marked 'expired', will I need to apply for a new license?