Bishop, CA Short-Term Rentals: Host Presence Rule (2026)
Key Facts
- Owner occupancy
- Primary-residence STRs only
- Emergency contact
- Name and phone required
- Host contact
- Listed on application
- On-site host rule
- Not explicitly stated
- Purpose
- Respond to guest problems
Summary
Bishop ties STRs to the owner's primary residence and requires the application to name the owner, host, and a 24-hour emergency contact so a responsible person can respond to problems.
Property Owner's Phone Number (please provide the number best to contact you at in case of emergency); Short-term Rental Host's Name and Phone Number; Emergency Contact's Name and Phone Number.
Full Breakdown
Bishop does not publish a strict on-premises "host must sleep on site" rule, but it achieves a similar result: STRs are limited to the owner's primary residence, and the application must list the property owner's phone number for emergencies, the host's name and phone, and a separate emergency contact's name and phone. This ensures a responsible local person can respond to nuisance, parking, or safety issues at any hour. The primary-residence tie means the operator is a resident, not an absentee investor, which is the practical host-presence safeguard.
Violations & Fines
Failing to maintain a reachable emergency contact, or letting the property become a nuisance because no one responds, can lead to added permit conditions or revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a host have to stay on site in Bishop?
Who handles complaints about the STR?
Sources & Official References
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