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

Registration process: (1) Apply for a City of Elk Grove business license through the Finance Department (online or in person) identifying the STR activity; (2) Register for Transient Occupancy Tax collection, which may involve completing a TOT registration form and obtaining a TOT certificate; (3) Designate a local contact person available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for nuisance and emergency response (typically must be within a reasonable distance or Sacramento County); (4) Provide proof of property ownership (grant deed) or owner authorization if operating as a property manager; (5) Confirm HOA approval where applicable; (6) Ensure compliance with fire/life safety (smoke alarms HSC §13113.7, CO detectors HSC §17926, fire extinguisher recommended); (7) Renew annually with business license payment. California AB 2011 and related state laws may require platforms to verify license numbers on listings; Elk Grove may require the license number displayed in all ads. Misrepresentations on applications (e.g., claiming a unit as owner-occupied when it is not) may constitute fraud and trigger license revocation plus civil penalties.