Upland, CA Short-Term Rentals: Permit Requirements (2026)

The City of Upland Municipal Code requires an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) for every short-term lodging unit other than a hotel, under Chapter 17.23.1. STRs are permitted in Residential Single-Family (RS) and Residential Multi-Family (RM) zones, and in eligible single-family residences within Specific Plans; they are not allowed in commercial, industrial, or mixed-use zones. Per the City's revised 05/25 STR application, the AUP filing fee is $950.00, set by the Master Fee Schedule in Resolution No. 6825 effective July 1, 2025; applicants are also responsible for actual City costs. Approved permits are valid for two years, and renewal applications must be submitted at least 30 days before expiration. Filing requires a site plan, floor plan showing bedrooms, an off-street parking diagram, a copy of a valid business license (Title 5), and a valid Transient Occupancy Registration certificate (Chapter 3.12). The permit must be conspicuously displayed inside the unit, and all advertising must display the current permit number, a street-view photo of the front of the house, and the maximum guest count. This differs from unincorporated San Bernardino County, which administers its own separate STR program — Upland's rules apply only inside city limits.