Butte County · checked 2026-09-13
Can you BnB it in Paradise?
RestrictedParadise allows short-term rentals in its multiple-family, town, rural and agricultural residential districts only with an administrative permit obtained before advertising or operating. The permit is non-transferrable, so a buyer must apply for a new one, and only one dwelling unit per parcel may be rented short term.
The rules, with their sources
Permit or licenseA permit or license is required before operating.L117.30.300(A) · code text · checked 2026-09-13
Hosted onlyThe code does not limit rentals to hosted stays.L1Chapter 17.30 Short-Term Rentals, Sections 17.30.100 to 17.30.600 (Ord. No. 625, Sec. 1, 5-9-2023, eff. 6-8-2023) · code text · checked 2026-09-13
Caps and limitsNo citywide numeric cap found. Section 17.30.500(A)(1) limits each parcel to one short-term rental dwelling unit at any one time. Structures under affordable housing restrictions may not be used as short-term rentals.L117.30.500(A)(1) · code text · checked 2026-09-13
Transfer when the home sellsSection 17.30.300(A) states the administrative permit is non-transferrable. The chapter names no exception for family, heirs, trusts, entity or LLC membership changes, and sets no transfer application window or grace period, so a buyer must apply for a new administrative permit. The chapter also requires a separate transient occupancy tax registration under Chapter 3.24 and a business license under Chapter 5.22.L117.30.300(A) · code text · checked 2026-09-13
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In the city's own words
17.30.300(A)“Any property owner or property management company who leases, rents, or otherwise makes available for compensation a short-term rental unit for a period of thirty (30) days or less, must first obtain an administrative permit prior to advertising and/or operating the short-term rental unit.” source
17.30.300(A)“The administrative permit is non-transferrable and in addition to the transient occupancy tax that is required pursuant to Chapter 3.24 and the business license required pursuant to Chapter 5.22.” source
17.30.500(A)(1)“No more than one dwelling unit on a parcel may be used at any one time for short-term rental purposes.” source
17.30.400(A)“Occupancy shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) people per rented room.” source
Citation: Chapter 17.30 Short-Term Rentals, Sections 17.30.100 to 17.30.600 (Ord. No. 625, Sec. 1, 5-9-2023, eff. 6-8-2023)
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