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San Bernardino short-term rental rules (2026)

California · United States
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These rules apply inside San Bernardino city limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
Rules last checked  ·  Region: US

Market overview

ACTIVEStays under 30 days

Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve.

This record covers the City of San Bernardino only.

Why do places restrict rentals?

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

License
None
but hosts must register (for tax)
Primary residence
Not required
Tax on stays
10%
total, on our records
Night cap
None

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NOT YET RESEARCHEDStays of 30+ nights

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On the horizon

Proposals and rules that are not in force yet. They don’t change San Bernardino’s status above until they take effect.

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The full San Bernardino rules

17 rules on record for San Bernardino, 7 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: sanbernardino.primegov.com (official), checked 3 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in San Bernardino?

Yes. This record covers the City of San Bernardino only.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in San Bernardino?

No short-term rental license is needed, but hosts must register, for the local tax, before they start. The full rules say how.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in San Bernardino?

10% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in San Bernardino?

No night cap is on record.

When were the San Bernardino rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for San Bernardino on 3 Nov 2026.

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