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Mammoth Lakes short-term rental rules (2026)

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These rules apply inside Mammoth Lakes town limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
Rules last checked  ·  Region: US

Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 31 nights

Allowed, with material limits. Allowed only in certain zones.

Mammoth Lakes allows nightly rentals only in its Commercial, RMF-2, Resort and Specific Plan zones.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

License
Required
Primary residence
Not required
Tax on stays
16%
total, on our records
Night cap
None
Fines
Up to $5,000

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ALLOWEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Stays of 31 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals.

Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Not legal advice. The legal framework, notes and sources are in the full report.

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The full Mammoth Lakes rules

17 rules on record for Mammoth Lakes, 12 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: monocounty.quickbase.com (official), checked 5 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Mammoth Lakes?

Yes, with material limits. Mammoth Lakes allows nightly rentals only in its Commercial, RMF-2, Resort and Specific Plan zones.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Mammoth Lakes?

Yes, a license or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Mammoth Lakes?

16% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Mammoth Lakes?

No night cap is on record.

What are the penalties in Mammoth Lakes?

Fines of up to $5,000 are on record.

Can I rent for longer stays in Mammoth Lakes?

Stays of 31 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

When were the Mammoth Lakes rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Mammoth Lakes on 5 Nov 2026.

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