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title: "Short-Term Lodging Units (STLU) | San Clemente, CA"
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summary: "San Clemente regulates short-term lodging through two permit types: Short-Term Lodging Units (STLUs) in mixed-use and multi-family zones, and Short-Term Apartment Rentals (STARs) for properties outside STLU areas. Both require zoning permits, annual operating licenses, and compliance with Municipal Code Section 17.28.292, along with a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax on all rental charges."
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# Short-Term Lodging Units (STLU) | San Clemente, CA

Skip to Main Content Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more.    Website Sign In Search Home Departments Community Development Planning Services Short-Term Lodging Units (STLU) Short-Term Lodging Units (STLU) Short-term lodging is the rental of a dwelling unit for 29 or fewer consecutive days regulated by Municipal Code Section 17.28.292 , and  Chapter 3.24 , Transient Occupancy. Short-term lodging uses require a permit and an operating license. There are two types of short-term lodging uses: Short-Term Lodging Units (STLUs) and Short-Term Apartment Rentals (STARs). Maps and Applications Maps STLU allowed areas (searchable) Approved STAR locations (PDF) Applications STLU Permit Application (PDF) Operating License Application (PDF) STAR Permit Application (PDF) Short Term Lodging Units Short-term Lodging Units (STLUs) are allowed in certain mixed use and multi-family residential zones . STLUs are lodging units used on a short-term basis (under 30 calendar days), other than a hotel, motel, or bed-and-breakfast inn. STLUs are allowed if less than 20 percent of housing units are permitted for short-term lodging uses, a one-time $140 STLU Zoning Permit is approved, and an annual Operating License is issued (a form of business license) that costs $105 each year. STLUs are limited to a single rental contract and must operate according to zoning standards in Municipal Code Section 17.28.292 . The STLU Zoning Permit expires if any of the following occurs: 1) property ownership changes, 2) the use of the property for short-term rentals ceases for a period of one year, 3) the STLU Operating License is not renewed, or 4) the STLU Operating License is revoked. Short Term Apartment Rentals The City allows short-term lodging on parcels outside of the STLU allowed areas if: The property is a multi-family residential structure under single ownership. The owner or the owner's trained and qualified property manager lives on-site in a unit while short-term lodging occurs in up to five other units on the same parcel. The property is separated by 300 feet from other STARs and STLUs and operates according to standards in Municipal Code Section 17.28.292 . The property obtains an approved STAR Permit. The property obtains an Operating License. This form of short-term lodging is known as a Short-Term Apartment Rentals (STARs). To allow a STAR, Zoning Administrator approval of a $536 one-time STAR permit is required, and an annual Operating License that costs $105 each year. The STAR Permit is a one-time permit that expires if any of the following occurs: 1) property ownership changes, 2) the use of the property for short-term rentals ceases for a period of one year, 3) the Operating License is not renewed, 4) the Operating License is revoked, or 5) the property ceases to be the STAR owner's primary residence.  Transient Occupancy Tax Vacation rentals are subject to a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax. All charges for the property use are subject to the 10% tax including the property rent, cleaning fees, key charges, etc. Returns are due quarterly, within 30 days of the end of each calendar quarter. More Information, Forms and Guidance About Transient Occupancy Tax --> Government Websites by CivicPlus® Loading Loading Do Not Show Again Close Arrow Left Arrow Right [] Slideshow Left Arrow Slideshow Right Arrow