Bishop, CA Short-Term Rentals: Primary-Residence-Only Rule (2026)
Key Facts
- Primary residence
- Required
- Proof of residency
- Must be submitted
- Investor STRs
- Not permitted
- Units per property
- One STR unit max
- ADU short rentals
- Prohibited under 30 days
Summary
Yes. Bishop allows STRs only at the property owner's primary residence, and applicants must submit proof of residency. Investor whole-home rentals at non-primary properties are not permitted.
Primary Residence: The rental property must be the owner's primary residence. Only one dwelling unit per property may be used for STR, regardless of how many units are on the property.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Chapter 17.74 requires that the rental property be the owner's primary residence. Applicants must submit proof of primary residency such as a driver's license, home utility bills, mortgage or property-tax statements, or voter-registration confirmation. Only one dwelling unit per property may be used for STR. This primary-residence rule effectively blocks non-owner-occupied investor STRs inside city limits. Note that accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs cannot be rented for less than 30 days, so a backyard ADU cannot serve as the short-term rental.
Violations & Fines
Operating a non-primary-residence STR, or misrepresenting residency, violates the ordinance and can result in permit denial, revocation, and fines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run an STR at a non-primary Bishop property?
Can I short-term rent my backyard ADU?
Sources & Official References
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