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Do I need a clearance or permit from the local fire district for my vacation rental?
Transient Rentals
What is a certified property manager and how do you become one?
Transient RentalsProcess
What do Vacation Rentals need to have?
Transient Rentals
How do I stop operating my Vacation Rental?
Transient Rentals
What is the definition of a Vacation Rental and of a Hosted Rental? What's the difference?
Transient RentalsDefinitions
Does my parcel allow a Vacation Rental?
Transient RentalsZoning
How do the new Vacation Rental Ordinances affect my existing approved Vacation Rental Permit?
Transient Rentals
What is next for the Vacation Rental program?
Transient Rentals
Can I rent a Vacation Rental for a wedding, party, or similar event?
Transient Rentals
How do we join the Exclusion "X" or Cap Zone "X5" Combining Districts?
Transient Rentals
How do I register for Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)?
ProcessTransient Rentals
Can I Apply for a Vacation Rental if my parcel is in an “X” Percentage Cap Zone?
ZoningTransient Rentals
Can I use my Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for a Vacation or Hosted Rental?
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)Transient Rentals§ 26.24.020§ 26.28.160§ 26.24.170
Who is allowed to obtain a Vacation Rental License and how do I obtain a Vacation Rental License?
Transient RentalsProcess
Are there limits on the number of Vacation Rentals someone can own?
Transient Rentals
What do I do if I received a Vacation Rental or Hosted Rental violation?
Transient RentalsProcess
How do I submit or file a complaint about a Vacation Rental?
Transient RentalsProcess
How are Vacation Rentals regulated on the coast?
Transient RentalsCoastal
If my existing vacation rental license status is marked 'expired', will I need to apply for a new license?
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