Permit Requirements: Sutter vs Yuba City

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in unincorporated Sutter County?

No land-use permit or rental license is required. The county code has no short-term rental ordinance. You must, however, register with the county within 30 days of starting to rent and obtain a Hotel/Motel Registration Certificate so you can collect and remit the 10% surcharge (Sutter County Code Secs. 150-020, 150-060).

Does Sutter County zoning restrict short-term rentals?

The Zoning Code (Title 1500) contains no short-term rental, vacation rental, or bed-and-breakfast use classification, so there is no STR-specific zoning restriction. Cities within the county, such as Yuba City and Live Oak, have their own separate rules.

Do I need a special STR permit in Yuba City?

No. Yuba City has not adopted a short-term rental permit ordinance. You must, however, register for the 10% Transient Occupancy Tax under Title 3, Chapter 6, Article 4 and obtain a city business license.

What is the TOT rate?

10% of rent paid for any stay of 30 days or fewer, imposed by Yuba City Municipal Code Title 3, Chapter 6, Article 4 (Hotel and Motel Subscription Tax).