Short-term rental permit rules in Manteca, CA — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Manteca Municipal Code Chapter 3.40 requires all short-term rental operators to obtain a Short-Term Rental and Lodging Permit plus a Business License. Only owner-occupied primary residences in R-1, R-2, or R-3 zones are eligible; only up to 2 rooms (max 30% of floor area) may be rented.
MMC §3.40 defines a short-term rental as any lodging unit rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days. Eligible properties must be the owner's primary residence (minimum 270 calendar days per year) located in R-1, R-2, or R-3 zoning districts. Operators may rent a maximum of 2 rooms per home and may not rent the entire dwelling. The rental area cannot exceed 30% of total floor area. Permit applications require a business license (annual fee $25) plus a $73 planning review fee, and fingerprinting through the Manteca Police Department. Contact: Finance Department (209) 456-8730 or shorttermrentals@manteca.gov.
Operating without a permit: fines starting at $1,500, escalating to $5,000 for repeat violations within a calendar year.
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