Corona, CA Short-Term Rentals: Registration Rules (2026)

Corona's STR registration process includes three concurrent applications: (1) a city Business License under Corona MC Chapter 5.04; (2) a Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate under Chapter 3.32 establishing the operator's obligation to collect and remit the 10% TOT; and (3) the STR-specific permit which establishes operating conditions including occupancy, parking, noise, and 24-hour contact requirements. Application materials typically include: proof of property ownership or written owner authorization, site plan showing parking and bedroom layout, smoke and CO detector locations, fire extinguisher and pool-fence compliance documentation, and proof of $1M CGL insurance with city as additional insured. The city issues a unique STR registration number that must be displayed in all online listings on Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and any other platform; listings without a valid number are subject to delisting requests under California AB 1733-style platform accountability provisions. Annual renewal requires updated insurance, current TOT account in good standing, and disclosure of any code enforcement actions in the prior year. Operating an STR without registration is subject to administrative fines beginning at $500 per day under Corona MC 1.20, and unregistered listings can be cited and required to refund guests.