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Can you BnB it in unincorporated Napa County?

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Permit or licenseNone available: short-term rentals are prohibited, so there is no permit to apply for.L118.104.410 (section heading) · code text · checked 2026-09-13
Transfer when the home sellsNo short-term rental permits exist in unincorporated Napa County, so there is nothing to transfer on sale. The prohibition attaches to the use, not to an owner.L118.104.410 · code text · checked 2026-09-13
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In the county's own words

18.104.410 (section heading)“18.104.410 - Transient commercial occupancies of dwelling units prohibited.” source
official county TOT page“The imposed tax rate for accommodations at lodging facilities in the unincorporated area of Napa County is 13%.” source

Citation: Sec. 18.104.410, Chapter 18.104 Additional Zoning District Regulations; history note not retrievable this pass

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