Step 1
Inquire about License Availability
Contact the City Clerk to check if any of the 350 residential licenses are available or if you must be added to the waitlist.
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Official resourceCross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
The City of Avalon requires a Transient Rental License and a Business License for all short-term rentals, with a strict citywide cap of 350 residential licenses.
To rent your property for less than 30 days in Avalon, you must obtain a specific transient rental permit and a city business license. There is a limited number of permits available (350), so new owners often have to join a waitlist, and rentals are generally prohibited in R-1 residential zones.
Step-by-step guide for Avalon
Contact the City Clerk to check if any of the 350 residential licenses are available or if you must be added to the waitlist.
Every rental operator must have a valid City of Avalon business license before operating.
Apply for the specific STR permit including property details and emergency contact information.
The City will schedule an inspection to verify smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and fire extinguishers meet code.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes 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 Details may be outdated or incomplete.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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