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Mendocino County · checked 2026-09-14

Can you BnB it in Willits?

The rules, with their sources

Permit or licenseNo permit is required; the code has no short-term rental permit program.L117.14 (R1 zone) · code text · checked 2026-09-14
Primary residenceThe code does not require the rental to be the operator's primary residence.L13.28 (Transient Occupancy Tax) · code text · checked 2026-09-14
Transfer when the home sellsNo STR permit exists to transfer; the code is silent on short-term rentals.L13.28 (Transient Occupancy Tax) · code text · checked 2026-09-14
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In the city's own words

3.28 (Transient Occupancy Tax)“"Transient" means 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 thirty consecutive calendar days or less, counting portions of calendar days as full days.” source
17.14 (R1 zone)“The following are conditional uses in the R1 zone: Use Group 4 (c) Bed and breakfast facilities.” source
17.06 (Use Group Classifications)“primarily engaged in providing overnight, transient or short-term lodging for tourists and travelers. Examples: Motel; Hotel; Inn; Auto court; Tourist cabin or court.” source

Citation: 3.28 (Transient Occupancy Tax)

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