Short-term rental permit rules in Galt, CA — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Galt STR operators must get a business license and TOT certificate under Municipal Code Chapter 3.16. Zoning rules apply, plus a 24/7 local contact and smoke/CO alarm safety standards.
Galt Municipal Code Chapter 3.16 (Transient Occupancy Tax) applies to any rental under 30 days. Operators must register with the Finance Department, obtain a TOT certificate, and collect the 10 percent bed tax from guests. Zoning code permits transient lodging in limited districts; single-family home STRs may require a minor use permit depending on neighborhood and density. Minimum standards include smoke and carbon monoxide alarms per California Building Code, fire extinguishers, posted emergency exits, and 24/7 local contact reachable within 60 minutes. Parking must be provided on-site per zoning code. Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo may collect TOT on behalf of operators if registered with the city.
Unregistered STR operation: 500 dollar first offense, 1000 dollar subsequent, back-taxes with interest and penalties, possible injunction.
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