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Permit or licenseA permit or license is required before operating.L14.47.020 · code text · checked 2026-09-13
Hosted onlyThe code does not limit rentals to hosted stays.L1SBMC Chapter 4.47 (4.47.010 to 4.47.090); Ord. 302 section 2, 2003; Ord. 322 section 1, 2004. TOT: Chapter 3.36, Ord. 44 (1987), Ord. 340 (2006). · code text · checked 2026-09-13
Primary residenceThe code does not require the rental to be the operator's primary residence.L1SBMC Chapter 4.47 (4.47.010 to 4.47.090); Ord. 302 section 2, 2003; Ord. 322 section 1, 2004. TOT: Chapter 3.36, Ord. 44 (1987), Ord. 340 (2006). · code text · checked 2026-09-13
Transfer when the home sellsCode silent on transfer. The permit is an annual permit that also serves as the business certificate for the rental activity (4.47.055), issued to the operator, so a buyer should expect to apply for a new permit. No family, trust, or entity provisions exist in Chapter 4.47.L14.47.055 · code text · checked 2026-09-13
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In the city's own words

4.47.040“Rental for less than seven consecutive calendar days in duration within all residential zoning districts is prohibited.” source
4.47.020“All short-term vacation rentals proposed after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter must acquire a short-term vacation rental permit.” source
4.47.030“rental of any structure or any portion of any structure for occupancy for dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes for more than seven, but no more than 30, consecutive calendar days” source
4.47.055“A short-term vacation rental permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall also serve as a business certificate for rental activity pursuant to Chapter 4.02 SBMC.” source

Citation: SBMC Chapter 4.47 (4.47.010 to 4.47.090); Ord. 302 section 2, 2003; Ord. 322 section 1, 2004. TOT: Chapter 3.36, Ord. 44 (1987), Ord. 340 (2006).

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