San Bernardino County · checked 2026-09-13
Can you BnB it in Needles?
RestrictedNeedles requires a short term rental permit and a business license under Chapter 2A of its municipal code, adopted by Ordinance 649-AC in April 2022. We could not read the code text itself, so the caps, zones and what happens to the permit when the property sells are not yet verified.
The rules, with their sources
Permit or licenseA permit or license is required before operating.L2Chapter 2A (section number unverified) · code text · checked 2026-09-13
Caps and limitsNo numeric cap was stated on the city page. Whether Chapter 2A contains caps, zones or spacing is unverified.L2Chapter 2A of the Needles Municipal Code, Ordinance 649-AC adopted April 26, 2022, per the city short term rental page. Section numbers unverified. · code text · checked 2026-09-13
Transfer when the home sellsUnknown. The city page does not address what happens to a short term rental permit on sale or change of ownership, and Chapter 2A could not be read. Treat as unverified until the code text is obtained.L2Chapter 2A of the Needles Municipal Code, Ordinance 649-AC adopted April 26, 2022, per the city short term rental page. Section numbers unverified. · code text · checked 2026-09-13
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In the city's own words
Chapter 2A (section number unverified)“a current, valid short-term rental permit” source
Citation: Chapter 2A of the Needles Municipal Code, Ordinance 649-AC adopted April 26, 2022, per the city short term rental page. Section numbers unverified.
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