Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in Fresno, CA (2026)

Whether Fresno, CA permits short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) has not been confirmed from an official source. Contact the local planning department through their official website to verify current STR rules — including whether hosting is permitted at all, registration requirements, and any local restrictions — before listing your property on Airbnb, VRBO, or a similar platform.

Statewide Preemption

Registration Requirements

Whether short-term rental registration is required in Fresno has not been confirmed from official sources. Contact the local planning department or local building department to verify current registration requirements before hosting on Airbnb, VRBO, or similar platforms.

Operational Rules

No specific operational rules listed for short-term rentals in Fresno beyond standard property codes.

• •Short-term rental registration required for all rentals of 30 days or fewer
• •Primary residence requirement: host must reside at property as primary home
• •Whole-home rentals limited to 120 nights per year
• •Maximum occupancy: 2 guests per bedroom
• •Designated local contact required for out-of-town hosts
• •Registration number must appear on all platform listings
• •Platform must collect and remit Fresno Transient Occupancy Tax (12%)

Penalties for Violations

Specific penalty amounts for STR violations in Fresno are not listed. Contact the local planning department for enforcement information.

• ⚠$500 per day fine for operating without registration
• ⚠$250 per violation for noise or occupancy violations
• ⚠Registration revocation for repeated violations

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