All short-term rentals in Fresno must obtain an STR permit from the Planning and Development Department before listing on Airbnb, Vrbo, or similar platforms. The process requires a completed application, property owner authorization, floor plan, parking diagram, proof of insurance, TOT registration, and a Business Tax Certificate. Permits renew annually.
FMC Chapter 9 Article 25 requires each STR to hold a permit before any rental activity. The application through the Planning and Development Department (2600 Fresno Street) includes: property owner notarized authorization if the operator is not the owner, scaled floor plan showing bedrooms and exits, parking diagram showing spaces, certificate of insurance, TOT registration certificate, Business Tax Certificate, and neighbor notification confirmation (300-foot radius). Permit fees depend on unit type (hosted vs unhosted) and range roughly $250-$500. Inspections verify smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, egress, and compliance with building code. Platforms Airbnb and Vrbo now require California STR permit numbers in listings under AB 2170 (2023). Operating without a permit is subject to $500/day citations and platform delisting after 30 days. Annual renewal requires updated insurance and compliance attestation.
Unpermitted operation $500/day administrative citations; platform delisting after 30 days under AB 2170.
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