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Short-Term Vacation Rental Program
New Short-Term Rental Ordinance
On January 25, 2022, the Placer County Board of Supervisors introduced an ordinance to repeal and replace the existing short-term rental ordinance, Chapter 9, Article 9.42 of the Placer County Code. The ordinance was adopted on February 8, 2022 and took effect on March 11, 2022.
Short-term rentals are residential units rented for 30 days or less, typically advertised as vacation rentals. The ordinance is intended to preserve residential neighborhood character and address community concerns regarding nuisances caused by STR operations. It includes updates to noise, trash, parking, and occupancy, increased penalties and fines, and additional requirements to ensure each STR is operating in compliance with building and fire codes. The ordinance also contains new cap provisions limiting the quantity of STR operations in East Placer.
APPLY ONLINE OR EDIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please note: Applying for a STR permit does not guarantee issuance of a STR permit. All STR permit applications will be processed according to the priority established in Section 9.42.040 (C) of the STR Ordinance. Applying for a Short-Term Rental permit mandates an applicant to agree to accept the terms of owning a Short-Term Rental permit, which requires that the applicant must comply with Article 9.42 of the Placer County Code.
Effective immediately: Because we are getting closer to our cap, we would like to remind anyone applying for an STR permit after December 8, 2022, that anyone operating or advertising an STR without an issued permit will be subject to the penalties as defined in section 9.42.100 (A) of the STR Ordinance. We are making progress in processing applications and appreciate your patience with this new program.
It is your responsibility to provide accurate and up-to-date contact information for your STR permit. A helpful way to ensure you do not miss a communication from us is to add the county email domain (@placer.ca.gov) to the safe sender list in your inbox.
If you need to update the email address on file please email str@placer.ca.gov and include your STR permit number in the subject line.
STR Owners/Managers
It is the owner's responsibility to ensure the short-term rental unit and all guests comply with the ordinance and that all mandatory postings are posted in each unit in accordance with the ordinance requirements. Fines may be cited towards the owner and guests for noncompliance.
Mandatory Postings
- Good Neighbor Flyer - NEW!
- Sticker or bear box magnet (available for pick up at Tahoe City office after your STR permit has been issued)
Supplemental/Optional Postings
Permitting
The online registration platform is available for electronic submittals. County staff may not be able to immediately respond to your questions. Please review the Frequently Asked Questions and STR Fact Sheet to address your questions. If you have further questions, please leave a message at the STR phone number 530-581-6234 or via email at str@placer.ca.gov and staff will respond within three business days.
Fire Inspections
After your permit is issued, you will receive an email notification with information you need to submit your fee payment and schedule your fire life safety and defensible space inspections.
Placer County will be conducting the fire life safety inspection for Northstar and Olympic Valley STR operators for the 2022 permit cycle
STR Permit Fees
STR permit application fee: $306 collected at permit application (same fee for professionally and privately managed properties)
Fire Fees
Fire-life safety inspection fees will be due in full for new permits for 2022 or adjusted annually for permit renewals.
■$475.88 for professionally managed STRs – paid every three years
■$475.88 for privately managed STRs – paid every year
*Staff will contact STR permit holders to schedule fee payments and inspections*
Complaints
It is important for our Code Compliance team to witness violations so please call the hotline for the fastest response.
1. For the fastest response, please call our 24/7 hotline at 530-448-8003 to report a violation. Be sure to include your name, phone number, address of the property you are reporting and a description of the violation occurring.
2. As a backup option, you may also submit complaints via email to strcompliance@placer.ca.gov. Be sure to include your name, phone number, address of the property you are reporting and a description of the violation occurring.
*NOTE: All complaints are kept confidential. If you choose to submit an anonymous complaint it will not be addressed by Placer County staff.
Contact Us:
* Please note that through Fall 2022, staff are processing the 2022 permit cycle and may not be able to immediately respond. Staff will respond within three business days. Thank you for your patience. *
Email: str@placer.ca.gov
Phone: 530-581-6234
Hours
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Address
Tahoe City Office
775 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145