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Yes, there are occupancy restrictions regarding STR in the County.
The various districts are;
1. Wine Country: The overall designated area in the Temecula Valley Wine Country Policy Area.
2. Wine Country – Winery District: A specific district within the Wine Country dedicated to wineries.
3. Wine Country – Equestrian District: Another district within the Wine Country that focuses on equestrian activities.
4. Wine Country – Residential District: A district within the Wine Country that is designated for residential purposes.
There are different rules for short-term rentals depending on the district:
A. Wine Country - Winery District:
Short-Term Rental Class I allowed.
Short Term Rental Class II allowed with certain conditions, including having at least half of the property as vineyards or agricultural crops.
B. Wine Country - Equestrian District:
Short-Term Rental Class I allowed.
Short-Term Rental Class II is not allowed.
Existing bookings exceeding Short-Term Rental Class I limits are temporarily allowed until a certain date.
C. Wine Country - Residential District:
Short-Term Rental Class I allowed.
Short Term Rental Class II not allowed.
Existing bookings exceeding Short-Term Rental Class I limits are temporarily allowed until a certain date.
NOTE:
There are also limits on the number of short-term rentals in each district based on the percentage of existing single-family homes:
1. Winery District: Max 114 short-term rentals (about 15% of homes).
2. Equestrian District: Max 8 short-term rentals (about 8% of homes).
3. Residential District: Max 105 short-term rentals (about 10.5% of homes).
4. Short-term rental properties must be at least 500 feet away from each other unless they were already approved before the new rules started. New short-term rental certificates won't be given if they're too close to existing ones in Wine Country.
5. The maximum number of short-term rentals in Idyllwild is limited to approximately 14% of existing single-family homes.
6. Short-term rental properties must not be within 150 feet of each other, measured from property lines. There's an exception for existing properties that don't meet this requirement but have already been approved.
The Local Transient Occupancy Tax
There is no Insurance requirement for short-term rental owners or properties in the County
Short Term Rental should be in compliance with health and safety laws, including building, safety, fire, and health regulations that affects long term rental.
All short-term rentals must have enough parking space to fit the maximum number of allowed guests on the rental certificate. Specifically, one parking space is needed for every four guests. These parking spaces should be in the driveway, garage, or carport on the property as guests are not allowed to use off-site parking.
Yes, You are required to obtain a Short Term Rental Certificate before advertising your Short Term Rental in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.
Quiet hours should be maintained between the hours of 10 PM and 7 AM and noise monitoring equipment should be attached to the exterior of the property
Yes, you are required to notify your neighbors within ten (10) days after the approval of your STR of the presence of such rental in the community.
There is no limitation on the number of STRs that can be owned by one person in every part of the county except the Wine Country and Idyllwild, where property owners are only allowed to have up to two short-term rental certificates at the same time. This rule includes the owner, their company, and anyone with an ownership stake or authority in the property.
However, there's an exception for property owners who already had more than two certificates before this rule started. They can renew these certificates up to three more times in Wine Country. But they can't get any new certificates for properties in Wine Country until they follow the two-certificate limit. They can still get certificates for properties outside of Wine Country.
A Short-Term Rental cannot be used for hosting events, parties, and other temporary events unless a temporary event permit has been obtained by the Responsible Operator.
A Short-Term Rental cannot be used for hosting events, parties, and other temporary events unless a temporary event permit has been obtained by the Responsible Operator.
1. There is no restriction on the number of reservations that can be allowed in a year but only one guest is allowed to rent an STR if it is an un-hosted stay. More than one guest or multiple bookings are only allowed if it's a hosted stay, as long as you don't rent out more than five rooms and you follow the rules about how many people can stay there as stated in your rental certificate.
2. The maximum length of stay is less than 30 consecutive calendar days, with a minimum requirement of at least two consecutive days and one night.
3. There is a restriction on the minimum age of a short-term rental guest anywhere in the County, excluding Wine Country, a short-term rental guest must be a minimum of 21 years old. Guests of a Short-Term Rental in Wine Country must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age.
4. Only one short-term rental certificate can be issued to a multiple one-family dwelling, this means that the entire houses have to be rented together to one guest as a single rental. Having multiple one-family dwellings on the same property doesn't mean more people can stay there according to the rules of the County
Yes, the laws regarding waste disposal in the County are stated below;
1. You can't leave trash where everyone can see it, except in the right containers for the garbage truck to pick up.
2. When you remove snow from your driveway or parking lot, you can't put it in the street or public areas, unless it doesn't make the snow on the street deeper by more than three inches. Also, don't pile snow in a way that covers fire hydrants or water sources for firefighting.
There is no regulation regarding accessibility of STR properties in the County
Yes, the laws regarding waste disposal in the County are stated below;
1. You can't leave trash where everyone can see it, except in the right containers for the garbage truck to pick up.
2. When you remove snow from your driveway or parking lot, you can't put it in the street or public areas, unless it doesn't make the snow on the street deeper by more than three inches. Also, don't pile snow in a way that covers fire hydrants or water sources for firefighting.
Yes, the responsible operator should be available at the Short Term Rental property within sixty (60) minutes of the County’s request for an exterior inspection or for other purposes.
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A Short Term Rental is a privately owned residential property, such as a house, apartment, condo, etc., that is rented for lodging or sleeping for less than 30 consecutive calendar days but not less than 2 consecutive days and 1 night.
1. STR Properties must not have any active or pending Code Enforcement actions.
2. STR properties must have adequate on-site parking and a working Noise Monitor system.
3. A short-term rental property should not change how the outside of the house looks. This means the color, materials, lighting, and no additional advertisement except for one small sign that says it's a short-term rental which can be about 2 square feet in size or 1 foot by 2 feet in size, and it should be easy to see from the street.
Short-term rental owners in the County are required to collect and remit the Local Transient Occupancy tax.
Yes, both individuals and businesses are permitted to operate STR in the County.
After receiving approval for a Short-Term Rental Certificate, the Responsible Operator must send written notices within ten days. The specifics of the notice depend on the property size:
For properties less than five acres, notifications must be sent to owners of all properties within a 300-foot radius.
For properties five acres or larger, notifications must be sent to owners of all properties within a 600-foot radius.
The notice should also include the Responsible Operator's contact information. If this contact information changes, a new notification with the updated details must be sent in the same manner. All costs associated with these notifications are the responsibility of the Responsible Operator.
No, you do not need neighborhood approval to carry out STR business in the county but you are required to notify your neighbors 10 days after obtaining a short-term rental permit about the rental.
The various districts are;
1. Wine Country: The overall designated area in the Temecula Valley Wine Country Policy Area.
2. Wine Country – Winery District: A specific district within the Wine Country dedicated to wineries.
3. Wine Country – Equestrian District: Another district within the Wine Country that focuses on equestrian activities.
4. Wine Country – Residential District: A district within the Wine Country that is designated for residential purposes.
There are different rules for short-term rentals depending on the district:
A. Wine Country - Winery District:
Short-Term Rental Class I allowed.
Short Term Rental Class II allowed with certain conditions, including having at least half of the property as vineyards or agricultural crops.
B. Wine Country - Equestrian District:
Short-Term Rental Class I allowed.
Short-Term Rental Class II is not allowed.
Existing bookings exceeding Short-Term Rental Class I limits are temporarily allowed until a certain date.
C. Wine Country - Residential District:
Short-Term Rental Class I allowed.
Short Term Rental Class II not allowed.
Existing bookings exceeding Short-Term Rental Class I limits are temporarily allowed until a certain date.
NOTE:
There are also limits on the number of short-term rentals in each district based on the percentage of existing single-family homes:
1. Winery District: Max 114 short-term rentals (about 15% of homes).
2. Equestrian District: Max 8 short-term rentals (about 8% of homes).
3. Residential District: Max 105 short-term rentals (about 10.5% of homes).
4. Short-term rental properties must be at least 500 feet away from each other unless they were already approved before the new rules started. New short-term rental certificates won't be given if they're too close to existing ones in Wine Country.
5. The maximum number of short-term rentals in Idyllwild is limited to approximately 14% of existing single-family homes.
6. Short-term rental properties must not be within 150 feet of each other, measured from property lines. There's an exception for existing properties that don't meet this requirement but have already been approved.
Short-term rental owners in the County are required to collect and remit the Local Transient Occupancy tax.
Yes, you require a STR license to operate a short-term rental in the County. There are different types of licenses issued depending on the location and the maximum number of occupants allowed amongst others;
The transient occupancy tax is 10% of the total rent charged by the operator, which includes all mandatory fees like cleaning, reservation, linen, and service fees that are collected by the host and remitted to the County. STR that are booked primarily on Airbnb are exempted from collecting this tax as the tax is collected by Airbnb and remitted to the City.
Transient Occupancy Forms - <https://countytreasurer.org/forms-and-fees/forms#2741959481-432951895>
The tax is filled and remitted quarterly.
The transient occupancy tax is 10% of the total rent charged by the operator, which includes all mandatory fees like cleaning, reservation, linen, and service fees that are collected by the host and remitted to the County. STR that are booked primarily on Airbnb are exempted from collecting this tax as the tax is collected by Airbnb and remitted to the City.
Transient Occupancy Forms - <https://countytreasurer.org/forms-and-fees/forms#2741959481-432951895>
The tax is filled and remitted quarterly.
The zip codes of jurisdictions where short-term rentals are not permitted are exempted from the regulations
Eligible properties include privately owned residential dwellings, including one-family detached dwellings or multiple-family attached dwellings, apartment houses, condominiums, cooperative apartments, duplexes, mobile homes on permanent foundations, manufactured homes on permanent foundations, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), junior ADUs, second units, guest quarters, or ratchet units located within an area of the County that is subject to Short Term Rental Caps and eligible to apply for a Short Term Rental Certificate.
It does not apply to properties subdivided under California Government Code sections 65852 or those with legal restrictions against this type of rental or occupancy.
Yes, Occupancy limit affects STR
You are required to post the following information inside the rental property; contact information, emergency numbers, evacuation plans, parking details, the short-term rental certificate number the transient occupancy tax registration certificate number, the number of parking spaces on the property, the maximum number of people allowed in the rental, the age requirement for guests, rules about using the property for special events, quiet hours between 10 PM and 7 AM, rules regarding loud parties or gatherings, rules about outdoor lighting, rules about pets, a notice that any activity that breaks the law or poses a danger to public health or safety is not allowed, and information about local rules and regulations.
1. A complete application with all required information.
2. Additional requirements for specific areas like Wine Country and Idyllwild must be fulfilled.
3. Applicants are required to provide information about the property's owner(s) and the contact details of the responsible operator(s) if it applies.
4. All owners and responsible operators must sign an indemnification and hold harmless agreement.
5. The application must have written authorization from the property owner or their authorized representative.
6. You are required to pay the initial registration fee.
7. The property should not have any active or pending Code Enforcement actions.
8. The applicant must declare that the Short Term Rental is legally permitted, along with any other property improvements.
9. The Short Term Rental should be in compliance with health and safety laws, including building, safety, fire, and health regulations.
10. Both the applicant and responsible operators must complete a self-certification test related to understanding and agreeing to comply with the ordinance's provisions.
11. For new short-term rental applications in Wine Country or Idyllwild, applicants must provide detailed information about ownership and meet location-specific requirements.
NOTE: A Short-Term Rental Certificate cannot be transferred and the certificate expires automatically when the owner or responsible party for the
Short Term Rental or Short Term Rental property changes, and a new initial
application and initial registration fee is required.
The number of people allowed to stay in a short-term rental depends on how big the property is. Here are the rules:
1. If the property is half an acre or smaller, no more than ten people can stay.
2. If the property is bigger than half an acre but no more than two acres, no more than sixteen people can stay.
3. If the property is over two acres, no more than twenty people can stay.
So, the size of the property determines how many guests are allowed.
However, the maximum occupancy limit is determined by the county during the review of the STR application process and it is usually stated on the STR permit.
NOTE: In the Wine Country, the occupancy limits are further limited by the Short-Term Rental Classification.
1. You are required to provide a copy of the Good Neighbor Brochure and other related materials to guests, which includes a summary of the County’s regulations relating to short-term rentals.
2. You are required to appoint a local contact person or operator that is accessible 24/7, and tasked with responding to Short-Term Rental complaints within 60 minutes. This person must possess the authority to manage the property and address any issues promptly.
3. You are allowed to have outdoor fires, like campfires or bonfires, as long as your local laws allow it. If they do, you should make sure the fire is on a non-flammable surface and put it out by 10:00 p.m. or when you're done with it, whichever comes first.
4. If you allow pets on your STR properties, ensure that your guests keep them under control. Pets making a lot of noise or causing problems aren't allowed under the law.
The County can issue administrative citations for violations of the ordinance as follows:
Yes, there are two major regulatory bodies;
The County Transportation and Land Management Agency
Website: https://rctlma.org/short-term-rentals
County Treasurer-Tax Collector
STR Billing Inquiries or to make a payment contact: (760) 863-7735
Mail payments to: 77-588 El Duna Court Ste. H, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Email: TLMA-STR@rivco.org.
Phone: (951) 955-2004.
For Tax related Inquiries contact;
Riverside County Treasurer
P.O. Box 12005, Riverside, CA 92502-2205
Phone: (951) 955-3900
Fax: (951) 955-3923
Jurisdictions where short term rentals are not permitted are exempted from the regulations
1. A complete application with all required information.
2. Additional requirements for specific areas like Wine Country and Idyllwild must be fulfilled.
3. Applicants are required to provide information about the property's owner(s) and the contact details of the responsible operator(s) if it applies.
4. All owners and responsible operators must sign an indemnification and hold harmless agreement.
5. The application must have written authorization from the property owner or their authorized representative.
6. You are required to pay the initial registration fee.
7. The property should not have any active or pending Code Enforcement actions.
8. The applicant must declare that the Short Term Rental is legally permitted, along with any other property improvements.
9. The Short Term Rental should be in compliance with health and safety laws, including building, safety, fire, and health regulations.
10. Both the applicant and responsible operators must complete a self-certification test related to understanding and agreeing to comply with the ordinance's provisions.
11. For new short-term rental applications in Wine Country or Idyllwild, applicants must provide detailed information about ownership and meet location-specific requirements.
NOTE: A Short-Term Rental Certificate cannot be transferred and the certificate expires automatically when the owner or responsible party for the
Short Term Rental or Short Term Rental property changes, and a new initial
application and initial registration fee is required.
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Yes, there are occupancy restrictions regarding STR in the County.
The various districts are;
1. Wine Country: The overall designated area in the Temecula Valley Wine Country Policy Area.
2. Wine Country – Winery District: A specific district within the Wine Country dedicated to wineries.
3. Wine Country – Equestrian District: Another district within the Wine Country that focuses on equestrian activities.
4. Wine Country – Residential District: A district within the Wine Country that is designated for residential purposes.
There are different rules for short-term rentals depending on the district:
A. Wine Country - Winery District:
Short-Term Rental Class I allowed.
Short Term Rental Class II allowed with certain conditions, including having at least half of the property as vineyards or agricultural crops.
B. Wine Country - Equestrian District:
Short-Term Rental Class I allowed.
Short-Term Rental Class II is not allowed.
Existing bookings exceeding Short-Term Rental Class I limits are temporarily allowed until a certain date.
C. Wine Country - Residential District:
Short-Term Rental Class I allowed.
Short Term Rental Class II not allowed.
Existing bookings exceeding Short-Term Rental Class I limits are temporarily allowed until a certain date.
NOTE:
There are also limits on the number of short-term rentals in each district based on the percentage of existing single-family homes:
1. Winery District: Max 114 short-term rentals (about 15% of homes).
2. Equestrian District: Max 8 short-term rentals (about 8% of homes).
3. Residential District: Max 105 short-term rentals (about 10.5% of homes).
4. Short-term rental properties must be at least 500 feet away from each other unless they were already approved before the new rules started. New short-term rental certificates won't be given if they're too close to existing ones in Wine Country.
5. The maximum number of short-term rentals in Idyllwild is limited to approximately 14% of existing single-family homes.
6. Short-term rental properties must not be within 150 feet of each other, measured from property lines. There's an exception for existing properties that don't meet this requirement but have already been approved.
The Local Transient Occupancy Tax
There is no Insurance requirement for short-term rental owners or properties in the County
Short Term Rental should be in compliance with health and safety laws, including building, safety, fire, and health regulations that affects long term rental.
All short-term rentals must have enough parking space to fit the maximum number of allowed guests on the rental certificate. Specifically, one parking space is needed for every four guests. These parking spaces should be in the driveway, garage, or carport on the property as guests are not allowed to use off-site parking.
Yes, You are required to obtain a Short Term Rental Certificate before advertising your Short Term Rental in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.
Quiet hours should be maintained between the hours of 10 PM and 7 AM and noise monitoring equipment should be attached to the exterior of the property
Yes, you are required to notify your neighbors within ten (10) days after the approval of your STR of the presence of such rental in the community.
There is no limitation on the number of STRs that can be owned by one person in every part of the county except the Wine Country and Idyllwild, where property owners are only allowed to have up to two short-term rental certificates at the same time. This rule includes the owner, their company, and anyone with an ownership stake or authority in the property.
However, there's an exception for property owners who already had more than two certificates before this rule started. They can renew these certificates up to three more times in Wine Country. But they can't get any new certificates for properties in Wine Country until they follow the two-certificate limit. They can still get certificates for properties outside of Wine Country.
A Short-Term Rental cannot be used for hosting events, parties, and other temporary events unless a temporary event permit has been obtained by the Responsible Operator.
A Short-Term Rental cannot be used for hosting events, parties, and other temporary events unless a temporary event permit has been obtained by the Responsible Operator.
1. There is no restriction on the number of reservations that can be allowed in a year but only one guest is allowed to rent an STR if it is an un-hosted stay. More than one guest or multiple bookings are only allowed if it's a hosted stay, as long as you don't rent out more than five rooms and you follow the rules about how many people can stay there as stated in your rental certificate.
2. The maximum length of stay is less than 30 consecutive calendar days, with a minimum requirement of at least two consecutive days and one night.
3. There is a restriction on the minimum age of a short-term rental guest anywhere in the County, excluding Wine Country, a short-term rental guest must be a minimum of 21 years old. Guests of a Short-Term Rental in Wine Country must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age.
4. Only one short-term rental certificate can be issued to a multiple one-family dwelling, this means that the entire houses have to be rented together to one guest as a single rental. Having multiple one-family dwellings on the same property doesn't mean more people can stay there according to the rules of the County
Yes, the laws regarding waste disposal in the County are stated below;
1. You can't leave trash where everyone can see it, except in the right containers for the garbage truck to pick up.
2. When you remove snow from your driveway or parking lot, you can't put it in the street or public areas, unless it doesn't make the snow on the street deeper by more than three inches. Also, don't pile snow in a way that covers fire hydrants or water sources for firefighting.
There is no regulation regarding accessibility of STR properties in the County
Yes, the laws regarding waste disposal in the County are stated below;
1. You can't leave trash where everyone can see it, except in the right containers for the garbage truck to pick up.
2. When you remove snow from your driveway or parking lot, you can't put it in the street or public areas, unless it doesn't make the snow on the street deeper by more than three inches. Also, don't pile snow in a way that covers fire hydrants or water sources for firefighting.
Yes, the responsible operator should be available at the Short Term Rental property within sixty (60) minutes of the County’s request for an exterior inspection or for other purposes.
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