CanIBnBCalifornia STR Rules
Placer County · checked 2026-09-16

Can you BnB it in Auburn?

Proposed, not in effect: Ordinance amending AMC 159.034, subdivision B, and 159.518 to allow short-term rentals in the Central Commercial District (C-2). Planning Commission reviewed it June 17, 2025; the City Manager report of June 23, 2025 says staff anticipated a council first reading in July 2025. Adoption not confirmed. source. This page states adopted law only; a pending change is never written as current law.

The rules, with their sources

Permit or licenseA permit or license is required before operating.L1159.514 · code text · checked 2026-09-16
Transfer when the home sellsAMC 159.518.J: the short term permit is not transferable. 159.511 findings expressly defend the non-transferability provisions.L1159.518.J · code text · checked 2026-09-16
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In the city's own words

159.514“The owner must obtain a short term rental permit from the city, before renting any short term rental unit. (Ord. 15-1, eff. 2-11-2015) HISTORY Amended by Ord. 20-01 on 2/10/2020” source
159.518.J“The short term permit is not transferable.” source
159.511“[The city finds its STR regulations,] including the establishment of the non-transferability provisions, is a valid exercise of the city’s police power in furtherance of the legitimate governmental interests documented in this subchapter.” source

Citation: AMC 159.510-159.521 (Ord. 15-1, eff. 2-11-2015; amended Ord. 20-01 on 2-10-2020; C-2 amendment Ord. 25-04 on 8-11-2025)

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