San Bernardino County · checked 2026-09-16
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RestrictedOntario permits short term rentals only at the host’s own primary residence, with a city permit: hosted stays freely, un-hosted stays up to 90 days a year. Renting out a home that is not a primary residence (a vacation rental) is prohibited. Permits die with the owner and parcel.
The rules, with their sources
Permit or licenseA permit or license is required before operating.L15.03.363.B · code text · checked 2026-09-16
Hosted onlyThe code does not limit rentals to hosted stays.L1Development Code 5.03.363 (Ord. 3234 per prior wave, not independently verified this pass); Municipal Code Title 3 Chapter 6 (TOT) · code text · checked 2026-09-16
Primary residenceThe rental must be the operator's primary residence.L1Development Code 5.03.363 (Ord. 3234 per prior wave, not independently verified this pass); Municipal Code Title 3 Chapter 6 (TOT) · code text · checked 2026-09-16
Night capUnhosted rentals are capped at 90 nights per year.L1Development Code 5.03.363 (Ord. 3234 per prior wave, not independently verified this pass); Municipal Code Title 3 Chapter 6 (TOT) · code text · checked 2026-09-16
Caps and limitsSTRs only at the host’s primary residence (hosted and un-hosted stays); vacation rentals of non-primary residences are prohibited outright; un-hosted stays capped at 90 days per calendar year.L1Development Code 5.03.363 (Ord. 3234 per prior wave, not independently verified this pass); Municipal Code Title 3 Chapter 6 (TOT) · code text · checked 2026-09-16
Transfer when the home sells5.03.363.H: permits are not transferable to another person, parcel number, or property owner, and do not run with the land.L15.03.363.H · code text · checked 2026-09-16
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In the city's own words
5.03.363.B“[No person may rent a] dwelling unit within the city without first obtaining a short-term rental permit pursuant to this chapter... A short-term rental permit shall only be issued to authorize hosted stays and un-hosted stays. Vacation rentals are prohibited.” source
5.03.363.A.13“Vacation rental. A dwelling unit that is not a primary residence, and which is available for temporary lodging, for compensation or any form of consideration.” source
5.03.363.H“Permits nontransferable. A short-term rental permit granted pursuant to this chapter shall not be transferable to another person, parcel number, or to another property owner. Said permit shall not run with the land or property to which it applies.” source
Citation: Development Code 5.03.363 (Ord. 3234 per prior wave, not independently verified this pass); Municipal Code Title 3 Chapter 6 (TOT)
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