Short-term rental permit rules in Fresno County, CA — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Fresno County requires a Short-Term Rental permit for unincorporated rentals under 30 days. Adopted 2020; administered by Planning Department.
Fresno County STR Ordinance (2020) requires every unincorporated-area STR operator to obtain a Short-Term Rental Permit from the Fresno County Department of Public Works and Planning before listing. Permit requires property owner signature, local contact within 60 minutes, safety inspection, and TOT registration. Annual renewal required.
Operating without permit: $500 first, $1,000 second, $1,500 third violation per day. Listing may be ordered removed.
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