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Upland, CA Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Permits (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Short-term rental permit rules in Upland, CA, also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration, list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.

Key Facts

Permit type
Administrative Use Permit
Issuing office
Development Services Director
Permit term
2 years, renewable
Prohibited use
Standalone vacation rentals
Inspection window
Within 30 days of application

Summary

Operating a short-term rental anywhere in Upland without an Administrative Use Permit is illegal. Section 17.23.1.020 requires every host to obtain the permit before renting a dwelling unit for 30 days or less, and it authorizes only hosted and un-hosted stays; standalone vacation rentals are prohibited outright.

No person, either for themselves or any other person, shall cause, allow, conduct, permit, maintain, or facilitate short-term rental at any dwelling unit within the City without first obtaining an Administrative Use Permit pursuant to this Code, and complying with all other applicable provisions of this Code. An Administrative Use Permit shall only be issued to authorize hosted stays and un-hosted stays. Vacation rentals are prohibited.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4480959; v4 updated 2025-09-22).

Full Breakdown

030, which requires the applicant's name and address, the rental property's address, an index of all residents with names and birthdates, a site plan showing lawful on-site parking, a floor plan identifying sleeping areas and proposed maximum guests, documentation of bedroom count from the County Assessor's office, a current Title 5 business license, a valid transient occupancy tax registration certificate, emergency contact information reachable within one hour, and two passport-size photographs of the applicant, along with a nonrefundable processing fee set by City Council resolution.

040 requires City staff to inspect the property within 30 days of application and lets the Director deny a permit for false information, an incomplete application, delinquent city or county taxes tied to the rental, a permit revoked within the prior year, or unpaid fines from an earlier violation. 050 and can be renewed indefinitely if the host applies at least 30 days before expiration and passes another inspection. 080 makes the permit strictly personal: it does not transfer to a new owner, a new parcel, or run with the land. 040.

Violations & Fines

Renting without the required Administrative Use Permit, or operating a prohibited vacation rental, is a violation of Chapter 17.23.1 subject to Upland's administrative citation process under Chapter 1.22: fines run up to $100 for a first infraction, $200 for a second within 12 months, and $500 for each subsequent offense, doubling automatically for each day a violation continues past the grace period, in addition to any transient occupancy tax penalties under Chapter 3.12.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to run a short-term rental in Upland?
Yes. Upland Municipal Code § 17.23.1.020 makes it unlawful to cause, allow, or facilitate a short-term rental at any dwelling unit without first obtaining an Administrative Use Permit from the Development Services Director, and the permit only authorizes hosted or un-hosted stays, not standalone vacation rentals.
How long does an Upland short-term rental permit last?
Section 17.23.1.050 sets a two-year term from the date of issuance. Hosts can renew indefinitely by applying at least 30 days before expiration, passing a City inspection, and paying the renewal fee set by City Council resolution; there is no cap on the number of renewals.
Can I sell my house and transfer my short-term rental permit to the new owner?
No. Section 17.23.1.080 makes the Administrative Use Permit nontransferable to another person, parcel, or property owner, and the permit does not run with the land, so a buyer must apply for a new permit under Section 17.23.1.030.

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