San Diego Airbnb license and short-term rental permit requirements
San Diego regulates short-term rentals through its Short-Term Residential Occupancy license program. Hosts should confirm the license tier, TOT account, local contact, and operating rules before advertising.
Quick answer
San Diego hosts should treat the current status as City STRO license required. Before publishing or renewing a listing, confirm the exact address with City Treasurer, Short-Term Residential Occupancy, review the official source, and prepare the tax, zoning, renewal, and document items below.
Agency and application link
Primary agency: City Treasurer, Short-Term Residential Occupancy
Open official sourceCost, renewal, and tax notes
Cost
License fees depend on the San Diego STRO tier and may change by city fee schedule. Check the city application page before filing.
Renewal
Treat the STRO license as a calendar-sensitive renewal item and keep the license number matched to each advertised listing.
Tax
San Diego operators generally need to account for Transient Occupancy Tax and Tourism Marketing District assessments where applicable.
Zoning and occupancy note
Confirm whether the rental is whole-home, home-share, or mission beach inventory because San Diego tiers and caps can affect eligibility.
Documents to gather
- Property address and parcel details
- Host contact and local responsible party
- TOT account or tax registration details
- Proof of ownership or authority to rent
- Listing URLs once advertised
Fine and operating risk
Advertising or operating without the correct STRO license can trigger city enforcement, removal demands, and tax issues.