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Bodega Bay is an unincorporated community governed by Sonoma County, which requires a multi-step permitting and licensing process, strictly prohibits rentals in ADUs, and enforces caps in specific high-density zones.
Score: 10 (restrictive)
To run an STR in Bodega Bay, you must get a zoning permit, a business license, and a tax certificate from Sonoma County. You or your property manager must pass a certification exam, and you must have a local contact person available 24/7 to respond to issues within 30 minutes. Permits do not transfer when a property is sold, and new rentals are currently limited by caps in many coastal neighborhoods.
Permit Required
No
Night Limit
None
Primary Residence
Not Required
Total Tax Rate
0.1%
Permit Fee
$1,414
Disclaimer
Regulatory information is AI-researched for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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