STR compliance · California

Is your place legal
to host?

Know the rules before you list. Type a California city or address — permits, taxes, and hosting limits, drawn from public sources.

Free. No login. Advisory only — not legal advice.

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One address in. The rules out.

Permits, taxes, and limits for the location you searched — each one cited to its public source. When we can't cite it, we say so.

Enter a California city or full address above to see the permits, taxes, and hosting limits we have on file for that jurisdiction.

How it works

City, county, and state — layered into one answer, each rule tied back to its public source.

What you'll see

The four things that decide whether — and how — you can host, scoped to the location you searched.

Whether the jurisdiction requires an STR permit or business license, and where to apply — linked to the official source.

Transient-occupancy and other local taxes that may apply, plus the state-level obligations to keep in mind.

Night caps, occupancy limits, and operating restrictions that shape how the property can be hosted.

Every rule links to its public source. Anything we can't cite is clearly marked “pending verification” — never guessed.

Read before using

This tool provides general information drawn from public sources to help you get oriented. STR law is local and changes often.

Use this as a starting point only — you are responsible for confirming compliance in your city, county, and state.
Verify every requirement with the official government website or office before you act.
We never publish a rule we can't cite. Anything unverified is marked “pending verification.”
Consult a licensed professional for advice tailored to your property and jurisdiction.

Koli keeps the rules close — so you know your place is legal before the first guest books.