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Can you BnB it in Delano?

The rules, with their sources

Permit or licenseNo permit is required; the code has no short-term rental permit program.L1Title 3 chapter 3.20 Transient Occupancy Tax, sections 3.20.020 and 3.20.030 (Ord. 1078 section 1 part, 2002; Ord. 457 section 1 part, 1965; Ord. 915 section 1, 1991). No short term rental chapter exists in Title 6 or Title 20. · code text · checked 2026-09-13
Transfer when the home sellsCode silent on transfer. Delano issues no short term rental permit or license, so there is nothing to transfer at a sale. A buyer who rents to transients on a regular basis would register as an operator under chapter 3.20 in the buyer's own name.L1none; chapter 3.20 (transient occupancy tax) is the only related chapter · code text · checked 2026-09-13
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In the city's own words

3.20.020.G“any person who exercises occupancy or is entitled to occupancy by reason of concession, permit, right of access, license or other agreement for a period of thirty consecutive calendar days or less” source
3.20.020.A“any structure, or any portion of any structure which is occupied or intended or designed for occupancy by transients for dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes” source
3.20.030“ten percent of the rent charged by the operator” source

Citation: Title 3 chapter 3.20 Transient Occupancy Tax, sections 3.20.020 and 3.20.030 (Ord. 1078 section 1 part, 2002; Ord. 457 section 1 part, 1965; Ord. 915 section 1, 1991). No short term rental chapter exists in Title 6 or Title 20.

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