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Can you BnB it in Norco?

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Permit or licenseNone available: short-term rentals are prohibited, so there is no permit to apply for.L118.69.02 · code text · checked 2026-09-13
Transfer when the home sellsCode silent on transfer because no STR permit exists; the prohibition in 18.69.02 applies to every property and owner regardless of home sharing or subletting arrangements (18.69.01).L1NMC Chapter 18.69, sections 18.69.01 and 18.69.02 (Ord. 1070 Sec. 1, 2021); NMC 3.36 (Ord. 530, 1984; Ord. 836, 2005; Ord. 920, 2010) · code text · checked 2026-09-13
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In the city's own words

18.69.02“The City Council of the City of Norco finds and determines that short-term rentals shall be prohibited in all zoning districts within the City of Norco.” source
18.69.01“"Short-term rentals" means a property, rented for a period of 27 consecutive calendar days or less, for dwelling, lodging, sleeping or special event purposes, regardless of home-sharing and/or subletting arrangements. This does not include hotels, motels and bed and breakfast.” source
3.36.020(D)“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 30 consecutive calendar days or less” source

Citation: NMC Chapter 18.69, sections 18.69.01 and 18.69.02 (Ord. 1070 Sec. 1, 2021); NMC 3.36 (Ord. 530, 1984; Ord. 836, 2005; Ord. 920, 2010)

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