Market overview
Allowed, with material limits.
National City licenses short-term rentals through an online portal.
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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Yes, with material limits. National City licenses short-term rentals through an online portal.
Yes, a license or registration is required.
8% in total on stays, on our records.
Fines of up to $1,500 are on record.
We last checked the short-term rental rules for National City on 3 Nov 2026.
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