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Riverside County · checked 2026-09-13

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The rules, with their sources

Permit or licenseA permit or license is required before operating.L15.38.030 · code text · checked 2026-09-13
Hosted onlyThe code does not limit rentals to hosted stays.L1PMC Chapter 5.38, Short-Term Rentals, Secs. 5.38.010 to 5.38.170 (Ord. No. 1374, § 2, 11-13-2018); TOT at PMC 3.24.030 (Ord. No. 1008, 1995 and earlier) · code text · checked 2026-09-13
Primary residenceThe code does not require the rental to be the operator's primary residence.L1PMC Chapter 5.38, Short-Term Rentals, Secs. 5.38.010 to 5.38.170 (Ord. No. 1374, § 2, 11-13-2018); TOT at PMC 3.24.030 (Ord. No. 1008, 1995 and earlier) · code text · checked 2026-09-13
Transfer when the home sells5.38.030: the short-term rental business license is not transferrable and any new ownership requires the new owner to obtain a short-term rental business license from the city. No exceptions for family, heirs, trusts or entity changes are stated. 5.38.090 lists a change of ownership without securing a new license as a ground for suspension or revocation. The license expires one year from issuance (5.38.030, 5.38.070).L15.38.030 · code text · checked 2026-09-13
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In the city's own words

5.38.030“Prior to owning, establishing, operating, or permitting the establishment of a short-term rental within the city, the owner shall obtain a short-term rental business license from the city under the terms and conditions set forth in this chapter.” source
5.38.030“Short-term rental business license is not transferrable and any new ownership of a short-term rental shall require the new owner to obtain a short-term rental business license from the city.” source
5.38.020“Short-term rental is defined as the rental of any structure or any portion of any structure for occupancy, dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes for at least one night, but no more than 27 consecutive calendar days in duration in a dwelling [...]” source
5.38.080(i)“The primary guest of the short-term rental must be an adult 18 years of age or older” source

Citation: PMC Chapter 5.38, Short-Term Rentals, Secs. 5.38.010 to 5.38.170 (Ord. No. 1374, § 2, 11-13-2018); TOT at PMC 3.24.030 (Ord. No. 1008, 1995 and earlier)

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